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Degrassi: The New Era

Season Two

Episode 12

"Ex's and Oh's"

Scene 1: Degrassi Community School (Classroom). Afternoon

The bell rings. Students begin to gather their belongings and exit out into the hallways. Dev and Adrian walk out of the classroom. Dev is in deep thought, but Adrian nudges him anyway.

Adrian: Are you okay? I mean I know you are nervous about the baby but have you told your parents.

Dev takes a deep breath as he begins to open his locker. He places a book inside and takes another one out. He slams his locker and bangs his head lightly against it.

Dev (frustrated): My parents are going to kill me! Levi is getting further along, and the baby will be here soon. I don't know if I can tell them.

Adrian places his hands on Dev's shoulder as a sign of support.

Adrian: I'm sure they will understand. You and Levi love each other.

Dev (frustrated): My parents are traditional Muslims. They will not see it that way. They always said, "Bhudev we want you to marry someone of your background."

Adrian: You'll figure it out. I should see Kristin before class. Talk to you later.

Dev takes a deep breath as he turns around and slides down the lockers to the floor.

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Scene 2: Degrassi Community School (Cafeteria). Afternoon

Jordan and Harvey are laughing and talking among themselves. Alicia slowly treads their way and takes a seat at the table. Jordan smile disappears as he looks around.

Jordan: Jake still doesn't want to have lunch with me?

Alicia: I'm sorry. I tried, but he was adamant about sitting elsewhere.

Harvey places his hands on Jordan's shoulders to comfort him.

Harvey: You can't please him Jordan, so you shouldn't beat yourself up about him not talking to you.

Jordan: He's my best friend.

Harvey: If he's your best friend then he should understand and support you.

Jordan knocks Harvey hands off him.

Jordan: You don't understand!

He stands from the table with his tray and walks off. Alicia and Harvey watch in silence not knowing how to react.

Harvey: Maybe I should talk to Jack. He might listen to me.

Alicia: They will figure it out.

Harvey and Alicia continue to eat their food.

Scene 3: The Dot. Afternoon

Jack is wiping down booths and clearing tables. Jordan walks into the Dot and scans the room. He makes his way to Jack and pushes him to get his attention.

Jordan: Are you that upset with me?

Jack: Sorry, but I don't have anything to say to you. I don't know who you are anymore.

Jordan: That's the thing, Jack. I am the same person I was before I came out. I didn't…you did!

Jack stops what he is doing and look at Jordan who is visibly upset.

Jack: I'm sorry, but I can't have a best friend who is gay! What would people think if we were hanging out?

Jordan: I have a boyfriend Jack, not some germ that is contagious.

Jack: I have to get back to work.

Jordan shakes his head and storms out of the Dot. Jack walks over to the counter where Caleb and Spinner are standing.

Caleb: What's wrong with your boyfriend Streak?

Jack (aggressively): He is not my boyfriend! I'm not gay!

Caleb: Calm down Streak it was a joke.

Jack: I'm sorry…

A guest walks through the door. Spinner looks at Jack who has something on his mind.

Spinner: Hey Caleb can you take that table.

Caleb: Yeah.

Caleb grabs a few menus and walks over to the table. Spinner waits a few moments before speaking.

Spinner: What's going on with you Jack?

Jack: It's nothing… Jordan just told me he is gay. I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Spinner: I had a friend in high school named Marco. He was gay, and when he came out to me, I was like you I didn't accept him, and it ruined our friendship.

Jack: What happened then?

Spinner: I thought the worst, but with time, I came to accept it. Just give it time Jack.

Jack takes a breath and smiles feeling a sense of relief.

Scene 4: Outside. Night

Shay is walking down the street when she notices a car approaching her. They slow down and proceed to lower the windows.

Man: How are you doing? I saw you leave that rehabilitation center a few blocks ago. I have a cousin that is in there.

Shay continues to walk in silence as the man in the car continues to follow her. Shay clutches onto her bag and tries to speed up.

Man: Have you ever heard of the Russo's? They are a well-known family around these parts, and I think they would like to do business with you. I'm sure your mother would appreciate the extra income.

Shay looks at the man with fear. He reaches his hand out and passes her a card. Shay walks over and takes it. The car speeds off.

Scene 5: Scott's Residents (Kitchen). Night

Alicia is sitting at the table with her parents eating dinner. The door open and closes as Shay walks into the kitchen with a smile on her face. She takes a seat at the table.

Mrs. Scott: How was your mother doing Shay?

Shay: She was doing a lot better. She wanted me to thank you for allowing me to stay here.

Mr. Scott: It is no problem at all. We enjoy having you here.

Shay continues to eat her food.

Scene 6: The Sidhu's. Night

Dev walks into his home to see that his parents are having a conversation. He tries to sneak pass them but has no luck as has noticed him.

Mr. Sidhu: Bhudev! Your mother and I would like to have a talk with you.

Dev: Yes dad?

looks at his shown and notice a difference in attitude.

Mr. Sidhu: Are you all right Bhudev?

Dev: Just tired from school. I have a lot of examines to study for, so I'm just going to head up to my room.

Mrs. Sidhu goes to the table to retrieve an envelope. She returns to hand it off to Dev.

Dev: What's this?

Mrs. Sidhu: It's from the medical internship you applied for.

Dev quickly opens the letter and reads it. Dev begins to smile as he looks at his parents.

Dev: They accepted me into the program!

Mrs. Sidhu: We're so proud of you Bhudev. All your hard work has paid off.

Dev phone begins to ring. He looks at it to see that Levi is calling him, but he declines the call. He hugs his parents and runs up to his room. He goes inside his dresser and pulls out a bottle of pills. He shakes out two pills, pop them into his mouth, and swallows them.

Dev: Time to study

He takes a seat at the desk and begins to read his textbook.

Scene 7: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Jack walks through the halls to approach Jordan who is standing at his locker.

Jack: You were right.

Jordan closes his locker door and begins to walk. Jack follows behind.

Jack: You were not the one who changed. It was me, and I should have never been ignorant of your feelings.

Jordan pauses and turns to look at Jack.

Jordan: I'm always by your side Jack with no questions asked. The one time I needed you to be here for me is the time you turn yours on me. I'm done supporting you Jack. This friendship is over.

Jordan sees Harvey waiting for him. Jack stands there in silence as Jordan walks off.

Scene 8: The Dot. Morning

Shay walks into the Dot where she notices the man from the other night sitting at a table reading the newspaper. She walks over to his table.

Shay: I don't know what you want from me, but if you don't stop following me I will call the police.

The man sits his newspaper down and gestures for Shay to have a seat. She hesitantly takes a seat.

Man: The Russo's are looking for a new aide. It pays very well, and you could finally provide for you mother. Just think about it.

Shay rises from the table and leaves out of the Dot.

Scene 9: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Dev walks to his locker where Lewis is waiting for him.

Lewis: Dude I can't believe you have still been taking them pills! It's been a year bro.

Dev: It's the only way I can manage everything. My grades, my future…I just need to keep up.

Levi: Dev?

Dev turns around to see Levi standing there. Lewis shakes his head and leaves.

Dev: Hey Levs

Levi: Are you having doubt about keeping the baby?

Dev: I just don't know how we will do it. Our families will never accept this.

Levi: Mines have. You still haven't told your parents, have you?

Dev is speechless. Levi walks away feeling upset.

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