Sean cleared his dry throat. "Hello everyone. It's great to see you all again! As Mr. Simpson has already said, I'm Sean Cameron. And yes, I did know Emma very, very well and she meant the world to me. I dated her throughout most of junior high. There were some breaking points but they never lasted long. When I first came to Degrassi, I was basically a lost cause. And I didn't want to associate with anyone because I thought everyone here wouldn't understand me. But then I met Emma." Sean smiled to himself, pleased to be reminiscing about happy memories instead of sad ones. "I didn't know what it was about her that made me want to get to know her better…but she was the only person here that I wished to become friends with…and maybe more. I eventually asked her out on a date and we were together ever since. I loved her. Emma was the only one who ever really worked to help me become a better person. Or maybe that's not true…she was the only one that I was wanted to change for. Without her…I…I wouldn't be the man that I am today. I am a better person because of her…even now she has still inspired me in many ways." Sean finished with a small head bow.

Sean handed the microphone back to Mr. Simpson. "Thank you." Mr. Simpson said, embracing Sean in a hug. "Okay folks, that was Mr. Sean Cameron! And now here is Miss Manny Santos." He tried to hand off the mike to Manny, but she wouldn't take it.

"I can't." Manny whispered to Mr. Simpson. "I don't know what to say!"

"Please, Manny." Mr. Simpson pleaded, "It would mean so much to me and Spike."

Manny hesitated, "Okay…" Manny took the mike.

"Thank You!" Mr. Simpson said, relieved.

Manny turned to properly face the audience. "Hey all! My name is Manny Santos. Um…I was Emma's best friend since…I dunno…kindergarten? I'm pretty sure that's it. Emma really was an amazing friend…she always kept me in line and sane!" Manny laughed, remembering her past life. Sean smiled at her. She seemed to be easing into it. "Emma loved everything about the environment…the trees…the animals…pollution and the ozone layer…just everything! I loved her so much. To this day, Emma probably still remains the one person that I have ever had the greatest honor to call my best friend. No one will ever replace her. I can't help but wonder how my life would be different if she had beaten the cancer. She was so strong…but," Manny was losing herself in her grief.

She couldn't take anymore. Tears were burning her eyes and throat. Manny quickly handed the microphone back to Mr. Simpson and turned around. She hit right into Sean. He put his arms around her and led her off stage.

"It alright…" Sean said, soothingly, calming her down. "Lets just go sit down."

"Okay," Manny wiped her eyes clear of tears. "Okay." Sean led her back to their table.

Mr. Simpson continued with his presentation as if Manny had not just had a break down in front of the whole reunion. Sean felt that was best so it distracted everyone from the weeping Manny.

"So…you've heard from Emma's two best friends. I hope that was enjoyable for you…Now…I guess that there is nothing left to do but present the $2,000 scholarship to one of these five seniors!"

Two boys and three girls walked out onto the stage. Mr. Simpson pulled a decorative envelope out of his pocket. "Sean, would you please?"

Sean glanced at Manny and then nodded at Mr. Simpson. He walked over and climbed onto the stage. Mr. Simpson handed Sean the envelope and he ripped it open.

"And the very first recipient of the Emma Nelson scholarship fund is…" he looked down the row of students. The fifth girl at the end gave Sean a cute smile. She suddenly washed away and Emma appeared in her place. Sean's eyes widened. He was lost for words except…

"Emma…" he said. Emma stood there, smiling at him. "Emma?"

"Sean." Mr. Simpson said, appearing at his side. "What's wrong? Just read the name."

Sean shook his head and was out of his funk. Emma had disappeared and the previous girl stood there once again.

"Sorry. The winner is Rachelle Jacobs." The room filled with applause. Sean clapped politely and watched the girl who he had misinterpreted for Emma step forward.