Degrassi Season 1 Episode 7
"Parent's Just Don't Understand"
Scene 1: The Sidhu's. Night
Dev is sitting at the living room desk where he is doing homework. He looks at the TV and reaches for the remote. His father walks into the house and notices that his son has become distracted. He moves into the living and turns off the TV, which upsets Dev.
Dev:
Dad!
Mr. Sidhu:
Bhudev you must stay focus on your studies. Not be distracted with this television nonsense.
Dev:
I was just taking a break Dad. I wasn't distracted
Mr. Sidhu:
Are you're studies not important to you?
Dev:
I mean…they are but—
Mr. Sidhu:
There is no buts son. Now finish your homework.
Mr. Sidhu walks away as Dev buries his head into his books releasing a big sigh in frustration.
OPENING CREDITS
Scene 2: Classroom. Morning
Emma is in the front of the class teaching and writing on the board. Ivy is sitting at the desk behind Levi. She passes her a piece of paper which Levi begins to read.
Levi:
Auditions for a band? What's this?
Ivy:
You said that you like to sing right? This is the perfect opportunity for you. Plus guys love celebrities.
Levi:
Auditions are today. There is no way my parents would let me stay late.
Ivy:
How about I stay with you and then you can come over my house after.
Emma approaches the two girls.
Emma:
Ms. Armstrong. Ms. Williams I hope you two are paying attention.
They look down in silence feeling embarrassed.
Scene 3: Hallways. Morning
Adrian, Kristin and Dev are walking into Degrassi, where they begin to walk down the halls. Adrian has his arm wrapped around Kristin. Dev is walking aside them in a grumpy disposition.
Dev:
All I ever wanted was to be a normal teenager. Hang with the guys, maybe have a girlfriend, just be normal but my Dad is always pressuring me about school.
(mimicking his father)
Bhudev you must stay focus on your studies!
Adrian:
Calm down dude. At least you have a father that cares about what you do. I use to have to deal with an angry and abusive drunk.
They reach their lockers. Dev opens his and pulls out his text books. Kristin leans on the other lockers holding her books close to her chest.
Kristin:
I think your father just wants what's best for you. He just has a weird way of showing it. I have to do the morning announcements so I will talk to you later.
She kisses Adrian and begins to walk off. Dev pulls out another book and closes his locker.
Adrian:
Maybe's she's right. Your dad just wants you to do well.
Dev releases a big sigh as the two of them head begin to head to class.
Scene 4: Classroom. Evening
Mrs. Brown is walking through the aisle of her classroom as she reads from her book. She returns to her desk.
Mrs. Brown:
I would like each of you to get into pairs. Then I would like for you to give me your definition of freedom. Remember to reference your three texts for support.
The class begins to move their desk around and get into their pairs. Lewis moves over and takes a seat next to Dev.
Lewis:
What's wrong with you dude?
Dev:
My dad has been forcing me to study nonstop. I need to past this chemistry test next period, but I keep falling asleep.
Lewis:
Meet me at the Dot after school and I think I might have something to help with your problem.
They return to look over their text and beginning their assignment.
Scene 5: Gymnasium. Afternoon
Taylor is on stage setting up her musical equipment. Levi walks into the gymnasium with a sheet of paper in her hand. She walks onto the stage.
Levi:
I'm here for the band auditions.
Taylor:
That's cool. I'm Taylor.
Levi:
I'm Levi. I saw you guess perform at the Winter Formal and you guys were amazing.
Chloe walks into the gym followed by the power squad. They enter with confusion as to what was going on in their gym.
Chloe:
Excuse me huh. Who are you and what are you doing in my gym? During my cheer practice.
Taylor hops off the stage and steps closer Chloe face.
Taylor:
Well hun. This is not your gym and I have approval to be in here.
Chloe:
That's where you are wrong.
(she turns her back)
Girls let's start practice.
The cheerleaders begin to warm up and start their stretches. Taylor runs back onto the stage, grabs her guitar, and begins playing loudly to disturb the cheerleaders. Chloe becomes outraged. The Power Squad members get distracted and stop their rehearsal.
Chloe:
Do not stop!
The girls try to maintain focus but Taylor's playing is distracting them.
Scene 6: The Dot. Afternoon
Lewis runs over to the table where Dev is sitting. He goes into his book bag and pulls out a bottle of pills.
Lewis:
These are caffeine alertness booster pills. My mom use to take these when she had a bunch of work to do late at night.
Dev:
You want me to take drugs?
Lewis:
Not so loud okay?
Dev:
You want me to take drugs to stay awake?
Lewis:
They say it give you a good boost without having a crash, great focus, and no jitters. It's all natural so that means it's safe.
Chloe and her friends walk into the Dot. They take a seat at one of the booths. Caleb walks over.
Caleb:
What can I get for you ladies?
Chloe:
Can I get five minutes with my boyfriend? Caleb looks over at Spinner who is at the counter. Caleb pulls Chloe to an empty booth and takes a seat.
Caleb:
What's wrong Clo? You know I'm at work.
Chloe:
Well I'm sorry I want you to act like my boyfriend instead of my waiter. You know what Caleb it's fine. I just call you later.
Chloe storms away and returns to her friends. Caleb gets up from the table and continues to work.
Scene 7: Classroom. Evening
Mrs. Brown is walking through the aisle of her classroom passing back student test. Lewis looks over at Dev to see that he had passed his test with a 'B'. Dev release a sigh of relief.
Adrian:
Guess my studying worked. I stayed up all night and even had Kris help me.
Dev:
What did you get?
Adrian:
I got a B.
Dev looks back at his paper and feels somewhat disappointed. He was happy to past, but he knew he had to do better on the next.
Scene 8: The Sidhu's. Night
Dev is sitting at his desk in his room. He is flipping through his textbook barely keeping his eyes open. Mr. Sidhu enters.
Mr. Sidhu:
How did you do on your test son?
Dev:
I passed.
Mr. Sidhu looks at the test that is sitting next to Dev. He becomes disappointed.
:
We don't get B's son. Sidhu's are achievers. Our family is filled with scientist, doctors, engineers, but you have a B. You have to do better.
Dev:
Yes sir. He is taking notes, fighting his sleep so he can stay awake. He remembers the bottle of pills Lewis had given him. He goes into his book bag and pulls out the bottle and takes one of the pills.
Scene 9: The Armstrong's. Night
Ivy walks pass her sister room to see that she is upset. She enters the room and takes a seat on the bed.
Ivy:
What's wrong Clo?
Chloe:
I think Caleb wants to break up with me.
Mrs. Armstrong walks into the room.
Mrs. Armstrong:
Caleb is downstairs to see you Chloe.
Chloe walks downstairs to see Caleb sitting on the couch waiting. Without saying a word she runs into his arms. They share a kiss and smile.
Scene 10: Hallways. Day
Taylor approaches Levi and Ivy at their lockers. Chloe walks past and glances at Taylor with distaste and continues to walk down the hall.
Taylor:
I came over here to congratulate you Levi for making the band.
Levi and Ivy cheer in glee.
Levi:
Thank you so much!
Taylor walks away. Levi stands there with a grin on her face. Basing in the wonderful news she recieved.
CLOSING CREDITS
Authors Note:
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