Degrassi Season 1 Episode 5
"I Hate This Part"
SCENE 1: MASON'S HOME. MORNING
Spinner kisses Emma on the check as she prepares breakfast. Jack slowly walks into the kitchen with an attitude. He takes a seat and begins to eat. Spinner and Emma join him at the table.
Emma:
Remember I want you to come straight home after school. You're still grounded.
Jack ignores her and rises from the table and exits out the house. He hops on his skateboard and proceeds to head to school.
SCENE 2: DEGRASSI HALLS. MORNING
Lewis, Adrian, and Dev are laughing as they walk down the hall. Lewis goes down another hall while Adrian and Dev head towards they locker.
Dev:
Where have you been? I feel like you have been hiding from us.
Adrian:
(nervously laughing)
Of course not man. I just have been spending time with my dad. He see how busy I am with football, he just wanted some quality time.
Adrian grunts in pain as he tries to reach a higher part of his locker. He holds on his side as Dev notices that he is trying to hide something.
Dev:
What's wrong with your side?
Adrian:
Football practices have been killing me. I'm fine. We should get to class.
Adrian quickly slams his locker and proceeds to walk away. Dev begins to question Adrian excuse.
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SCENE 3: CLASSROOM. AFTERNOON
Emma is walking around the class with a book in her hand reading to the class. Kristin appears on the monitor in the classroom.
Kristin:
Here are today's announcements.
Emma returns to her desk and begins to feel lightheaded as she watches the announcement.
Kristin:
Degrassi has partnered with several different pantries' to donate free food for Thanksgiving. See you Grade 9, 10 and 11 representatives for more information. I'm your student council president Kristin Everett and thanks for listening.
Emma turns off the TV as the bell rings.
Emma:
Do not forget to turn in your reports on the importance of conserving energy. Have a great thanksgiving.
SCENE 4: THE DOT. AFTERNOON
Adrian and Lewis walks into the Dot where they notice Kristin is in the corner alone reading a book. They smile and approach her table.
Lewis:
If it isn't student council nerd
Adrian:
Why are you always reading these books every time we see you?
Kristin:
Unlike you I actually want to learn. Shouldn't you two be running around a field somewhere?
Caleb approaches the table wearing the Dot's uniform. You can tell he doesn't want to be there from his facial expressions.
Caleb:
Is these two bothering you?
Kristin:
(smiling)
No… Thank you.
Caleb:
Just doing my job.
Caleb looks over to Lewis and Adrian who smiles and proceeds to leave. Kristin gazes at Caleb as he leaves and begins to wipe down the tables and counters around the Dot. She goes back to reading her book.
SCENE 5: STRONG'S HOUSE. NIGHT
Adrian walks into his home in fear as his father is sitting on the couch with a beer in his hand. He walks closer becoming uneasy.
Adrian:
Hey dad, I'm home.
His father stands up and throws his glass towards Adrian as it shatters after hitting the wall. His father comes charging at him as he dashes for safety up the stars to his room, but his father grabs his ankles and drags him down the stairs. Adrian is kicking and trying to fight off his rampant father.
Adrain:
(crying)
Stop!...Get away from me!
SCENE 6: MASON'S HOME. AFTERNOON
Jack and Spinner are sitting on the couch, watching cartoons, as Emma is in the kitchen prepping a turkey for dinner. Spinner looks over his shoulder and walks into the kitchen. He wraps his arms around Emma waste and kisses her cheek smiling.
Spinner:
Do you want to know what I'm thankful for?
Emma:
(turning around, wrapping her arms around him)
I hope it would be me.
Spinner:
Of Course
They share a kiss with each other and Emma resumes cooking.
Emma:
How is Jack? I'm worried about him Spin. Ever since he been here he's been a problem.
Spinner:
He's a teenage boy who just lost his father Em. Just give him some time to process.
Emma:
I know Spin, but sometimes I worry that maybe it's deeper than just Snake passing away.
Emma becomes faint and falls onto Spinner.
Spinner:
Emma! Are you okay?
Emma:
Yeah, I'm just exhausted that's all. I've been stretching myself.
Jack walks into the kitchen and joins them. Emma smiles and grabs the turkey and brings it into the dining room. They all have a seat at the table.
Emma:
I think it would be fun if we all say what we are thankful for. Jack how about you start?
Jack:
No thank you
Emma:
Jack. Can you please act like you are a part of this family!
Jack:
I'm not a part of this family Emma! Why are you always trying to force me to talk about my feelings? Leave me alone!
Spinner:
Let us all calm down. It's Thanksgiving and we are a family. By blood or not.
Emma:
Jack I feel it's unhealthily for you not to talk about Snake's death. I just want you to know that I will always be here for you –
Jack:
I'm leaving. Happy Thanksgiving!
Jack slams the door behind him as he exits the house. Emma begins to feel sharp pain.
Spinner:
Are you having a panic attack?
(rushing to her side)
Em talk to me. What's wrong?
Emma balls up into the fetal position. Spinner lifts her up and carries her out to the car.
SCENE 7: PARK. NIGHT
Jack walks through the park trying to clear his head. He notices a beautiful girl running through the park playing with her dog. The dog begins to run towards Jack.
Jack:
(petting the dog)
Hey buddy
Danielle:
I'm so sorry about that. Rex can be a little friendly at times.
Jack:
It's cool. I'm Jack by the way.
Danielle:
I'm Danielle. It's nice to meet you.
They look into each other's eyes and smiles.
SCENE 8: HOSPITAL. NIGHT
The Doctor walks into Emma's room. Emma leans up from the bed and grabs ahold of Spinners hand as the doctor review Emma's chart.
Spinner:
Is everything okay Doc?
Doctor:
You two have nothing to worry about. Emma is in perfect health.
Emma:
So if I'm healthy what has been the cause for my dizziness and cramps?
Doctor:
I've been reviewing your check and it appears that you are pregnant.
Emma is overcome with many emotions. She turns and looks at Spinner whose face is blank.
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Authors Note:
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