AUTHORS NOTE:

WE ARE DOWN TO THE LAST TWO EPISODES OF SEASON TWO! PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU STILL HAVE AN INTEREST IN DEGRASSI: THE NEW ERA. YOUR REVIEWS LETS ME KNOW IF I SHOULD CONTINUE WITH THE STORY. IF THERE IS NO INTEREST THEN, I WOULD HAVE TO STOP !

Degrassi: The New Era

Season Two

Episode 13

"Shut It Down"

Scene 1: Mason's Home (Gavin's Room). Night

Spinner is pacing back and forth with baby Gavin in his arms. You can see the joy on Spinner's face as he holds his son. Emma is silently standing at the door looking in at the two. She apparently wants to speak, but just stands waiting.

Gavin falls asleep, and Spinner gently places him in the crib. He grabs the baby monitor on the way out of the room and closes the door leaving it cracked. He looks at Emma, and the two walk off down the stairs to the kitchen.

Scene 2: Mason's Home (Kitchen). Night

Jack is eating a sandwich as he sees the two coming he grabs his belongings and makes his way out of the kitchen. Spinner takes a seat and places the monitor on the table. He reaches for a pair of keys inside a bowl then stands back up and makes his way towards the door.

Emma: Spin? You do not have to leave.

Spinner turns around and walks towards Emma.

Spinner: I know, but I can't stay here either.

Tears begin to fall from Emma's eyes. Spinner wipes the tears from his wife's eyes and kisses her on the forehead before walking out of the house. Emma drops onto the chair and begins to cry. Jack slowly returns to the kitchen.

Emma notices and quickly tries to pull herself together.

Emma: Hey. Are you hungry?

Jack (concerned): I just had a sandwich.

Emma: That's right. I should check on Gavin.

Emma begins to walk out the kitchen, but Jack stops her with a hug. Emma is surprised that Jack was hugging her but was happy, and tears started to fall again.

Jack (concerned): Are you and Spinner going to be okay?

Emma: I'm not sure Jack. I hope so.

Emma hears Gavin crying and makes her exit out of the kitchen.

OPENING CREDITS

Scene 3: Degrassi Community School (Hallway). Morning

Maxwell is sitting in the hallway on the stairs looking at his laptop with anticipation. The sound of coins is heard coming from the laptop as Maxwell start to smile. On his screen is a virtual poker game begins playing with the words WINNER on the screen.

Caleb comes walking down the stairs. He notices Maxwell sitting there looking at his computer.

Caleb: Do you sister know that you gamble?

Maxwell slams his laptop shut, rises from the stairs and begins to walk away. Caleb chuckles and follows behind him.

Caleb: I'm sorry. All I was trying to say is gambling can be very addicting. Just be careful.

Maxwell: Just because you're the boyfriend of my step-sister doesn't make us friends. It especially doesn't give you a say on what I do with my life.

Caleb: You're right man. Just stick to the computer games at least.

Caleb walks off leaving Maxwell. Maxwell walks over to a bench and opens his computer and search poker games. He opens a flyer that says Russo's Poker Night. He smiles as he gets an idea.

Scene 4: The Dot. Morning

Jack walks into the Dot. He scans the room searching for Spinner. Jack goes to the counter to ask the worker, but no luck. He walks out to see Spinner walking towards the alley behind the Dot.

Jack: Spinner!

Spinner: What's up Jack? Aren't you supposed to be at school?

Jack: I'm going, but I needed to talk to you about Emma. She needs you Spin.

Spinner: Your too young to understand right now Jack, but Emma is not happy, and I can't pretend that we have the perfect marriage.

Jack: It doesn't matter because you two love each other. You have to fix it Spin, please.

Spinner gets ready to go inside.

Spinner: I'll talk to her, but you need to get to school.

Jack: You got it!

Jack runs off with a smile on his face. Spinner takes a deep breath then proceeds to go inside.

Scene 5: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Afternoon

The Spirit Squad are practicing their routine. London signals them to take a break. Ivy goes to take a seat on the bleachers when she notices Brandon Jones and his band walking into the gymnasium. Their eyes connect, and Brandon smiles at her.

Shay: You should totally talk to him. He's really cute.

Ivy looks at Shay with a surprised look on her face.

Ivy: What are you doing her Shay? I thought London took you off the squad.

Shay: I just smiled and told her I am not going anywhere so she said I could be on reserves, but we're talking about that cutie. Hurry and speak to him.

Shay gives Ivy a gentle push. Ivy walks down the bleachers and makes her way to Brandon. Shay watches from afar as the two talk. Ivy walks back over trying to hide her smile.

Ivy: I have a date tonight!

The two girls shriek in excitement.

London: Ivy get over here, or you will be on Mascot duty.

Shay: You had better go before the Dragon Queen get you.

Ivy smiles as she walks over to the other squad members. Shay smiles as she observes the girls.

Scene 6: Degrassi Community School (Classroom). Morning

Emma walks into her classroom to see Jaylin waiting for her. She glances at him and smiles as she takes a seat at her desk.

Emma: Hey! I've heard so much about you from the students. I think that they're learning.

Jaylin snickers as he felt flattered.

Jaylin: I haven't stopped by in a while, so here I am. How are you?

Emma: I'm good thanks for asking. I am taking it one day at a time until Spinner is ready to talk.

Jaylin: Glad to hear things are getting better.

Emma: I also just want to thank you for being here.

Jaylin: Of course.

Emma walks over to Jaylin and gives him a hug. Their eyes connect for a moment, which caused Emma to realize something. She hears something drop behind her. She turns around to see Spinner standing at the door upset. A bouquet of roses is on the ground and Spinner jolts off in a rage.

Emma looks at Jaylin and races out of the classroom. She calls out for Spinner who ignores her.

Emma: Spinner! It was just a hug!

Spinner: There are no such things as just hugs Emma!

Emma: Can we talk about this in private?

The halls begin to fill with students who are looking at the two. Jaylin comes out and tries to call Spinner down, but Spinner punches him. Emma runs to help Jaylin who is covering his eye. Jack runs out of his class to see all the commotion. Spinner continues to walk off and out of Degrassi.

Scene 7: Armstrong's House (Porch). Night

Ivy is walking with Brandon to her front porch. She smiles and places her keys into the door.

Ivy: I had fun tonight.

Brandon leans in and gives Ivy a kiss. Ivy smiles as she tries to hide how happy she is. Brandon leans back in for another kiss this time Ivy pushes him away as a sign for him to stop.

Brandon: Come on stop being a tease!

Ivy: Stop being a jerk!

Ivy slaps Brandon, opens the door, and slams it in his face.

Scene 8: Mansion. Night

Maxwell is sitting at a table in silence with five other men staring intensely at their cards. Maxwell looks around the room trying to read everyone faces. As time goes by one after another guy loses. Now only stand Maxwell and one other guy.

Russo: I'm going all in.

Maxwell looks at his hand. He continues to contemplate his next move.

Russo: What are you going to do kid?

Maxwell: I'll go all in too.

Maxwell slides all his chips to the middle. Russo shows his hand and smiles. Maxwell faces drops because he lost all his money.

Maxwell: I want to go again!

Russo: Go home kid. You just lost $500. It's another 500 to enter another game.

Maxwell stands up and looks directly at Russo.

Maxwell: I want to play again!

Russo smiles as he looks at Maxwell. The dealer begins to pass out cards again.

CLOSING CREDITS

Comment your feedback, thoughts, ideas, predictions.

IF YOU WANT THE STORY TO CONTINUE PLEASE REVIEW THE CHAPTERS!