Degrassi: The New Era
Season Three
Episode 1
"7 Years"
Scene 1: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning
Alicia is scurrying down the hallway with her notebooks in her hand. She runs to Jack who is at his locker unpacking his things. She jumps into his arms as she shrieks his name. Jack spins her around and places her back on the ground.
Jack: It's good to see you too Alicia. How was your summer break?
Alicia: It was great! The family and I spent the whole summer camping. Shay spent the whole summer with her distant cousins or something like that, but I enjoyed myself. How was yours?
Jack closes his locker. He and Alicia proceed to walk down the halls.
Jack: I spent the summer listening to Emma and Spinner arguing. Spinner is still not at home, so Emma has been going crazy. What is in the notebook?
Alicia: I've been doing some writing and not the rumor type of stuff I did last year, but I thought it would be nice to get the old Degrassi newspaper up and going again.
Jack: Sounds interesting. The scandal inside of Degrassi.
They both start to chuckle.
Alicia: No it will be about real news inside of Degrassi, but I have to talk to Principal Houston before class starts so I will catch you at lunch.
Jack nods his head as Alicia smiles and walks in the opposite direction.
OPENING CREDITS
Scene 2: Degrassi Community School. Morning
Lewis and Dev take a seat on the steps outside of Degrassi. Adrian approaches the two carrying Kristin on his back. Kristin hops onto the ground. You can see happiness radiating off Kristin's face. They take a seat on the steps next to the others.
Lewis: Belle and I broke up this summer. She was so demanding. What about you guys? How did the lovebirds spend the summer?
Kristin: Mostly in the books. We graduate this year and nothing is going to stop me from being valedictorian.
Adrian (jokily): Not even my cute face?
Kristin: Especially your cute face! I have to get to class.
She kisses Adrian goodbye and proceeds to walk up the stairs.
Lewis: What about you Dev?
Dev has a blank look on his face. He looks up to his friends and sighs.
Dev: Levi and I lost the baby. She hasn't really talked to me since it happened and she has not left the house.
Adrian: I'm sorry to hear that. You know if you need anything just let us know.
Lewis: Yeah. We're here for you man.
The bell rings and the three boys stand on their feet and proceed to walk inside of Degrassi.
Scene 3: Degrassi Community School (Classroom). Morning
Jordan walks into the classroom. He scans the classroom trying to find an open seat. He notices one by Harvey but tries to avoid sitting there. He sees another open seat next to Jack and makes his way for it.
Jordan (whispering): Is it always this hard after a breakup?
Jack (whispering sarcastically): I don't know. The last relationship I was in, she moved so I guess it would be hard.
Jordan: Do you want to hang out after school? We didn't hang out that much this summer.
Jordan looks over to Harvey who is watching the two of them talk. Jack turns around to look at Jordan.
Jack (whispering): I'm helping out with Gavin after school. Maybe another time.
Jordan sits back in his chair feeling upset about his friendship with Jack.
Scene 4: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Afternoon
New cheer captain Belle is leading cheer practice. Ivy and Shay step to the front with smiles as they continue the routine. The other cheerleaders begin to do stunts, flips, and tosses. The music ends and Belle turns around to look at her squad.
Belle: Good job ladies. Take a break and we will pick back up in five.
The Spirit Squad disperses. Belle turns to Shay and Ivy who approaches her.
Belle: Thank was a great routine, Shay. I think we might make it to Nationals with moves like that.
Shay: Thanks. I'm just glad I can help.
Shay walks off.
Belle: Ivy, I just wanted to say thank you for being co-captain this term. I don't know what I would do without you.
Belle walks off. Ivy smiles as she turns around she notices Dev. She makes her way towards him.
Ivy: Hey. How are you?
Dev: Hey Ivy. I'm good. Just trying to process everything that has happened.
Ivy: If you need anything just let me know.
Ivy places her arms around Dev giving him a hug even though he doesn't hug her back. She steps backward because the break was over. Dev smiles and turns around to finish what he was doing, but pauses.
Dev: Have you spoken to Levi?
Ivy: She's doing fine. She is stronger than we think.
Ivy walks back to the other girls.
Scene 5: Mason's House (Living Room). Afternoon
Emma walks into her home with a look of stress. She throws the keys on the table and moves further into the house. She sees a mysterious person on the couch and Jack who has a blank expression on his face.
The mysterious woman turns around and is revealed to be Spike, Emma's and Jack's mother. Spike looks at her now older daughter with a smile.
Emma (stunned): What are you doing here mom?
Spike: I just wanted to see my children. You didn't mention that you and Spinner had a son.
Jack (heatedly): Can you stop pretending that you care about us? When dad died you left us! You left me!
Emma: I know you're upset Jack, but she is still our mother.
Jack rises from the couch and storms off. Spike tries to speak, but the words do not come out. They hear the door slam. Emma takes a seat next to her mother.
Spike: I messed up Emma. He will never forgive me.
Emma: He's right mom. You left him alone. I know it was hard when Snake died, but Jack feels like you turned your back on him. He has come a long way in the past two years. He made friends, he's doing sports, and he's finally happy again.
Spike: I want to be there for him. I think he should come back home with me.
Emma: He's fine here mom. He only has another year at Degrassi.
Spike: This isn't up for discussion Emma. Jack is coming back with me.
Spike rises from the couch. Emma sits there with a confused look on her face trying to figure what is next.
Scene 6: The DOT. Afternoon
Jordan walks into the Dot and scans the room. He walks over to the booth where Harvey is sitting. Harvey smiles and welcomes him to take a seat.
Harvey (frustrated): Who knew we would have all the homework on the first day back.
Jordan: Are we okay Harvey? I know our breakup last year was -
Harvey: I'm fine. You felt pressured I understand that, but you lied to me Jordan. You could have told me the truth, but you didn't.
Jordan: I just wanted to make you happy. You were my first boyfriend and I was scared.
Harvey smiles and places his hand on Jordan's hand.
Harvey: Anytime you need help or someone to talk to about any of this I will be here for you.
Jordan: Thank you.
They smile at each other.
Jack walks into the Dot and makes his way towards Spinner who is at the counter. Spinner can tell something is on Jack's mind. Jack takes a seat at one of the stools.
Spinner: What's wrong buddy?
Jack: Emma and I just had a visit from our mother. I overheard her telling Emma that she wants me to come back with her.
Jordan: She can't do that!
Jack turns around to see that Jordan is standing behind him.
Jack: Well she said it's not for discussing.
Spinner: I should go talk to Emma.
Spinner takes off his apron and leaves from behind the counter.
Jordan: I'm sure your sister and Spinner will figure out something.
Scene 7: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning
Alicia is talking to Principal Houston with a smile on her face. She notices Jack and Jordan walking and makes her way towards them.
Alicia: You are now looking at the new editor of the Degrassi Grapevine.
Jordan smiles and gives Alicia a congratulatory hug. Alicia can sense Jack is upset.
Jordan: He might be leaving Degrassi.
Alicia: No! You can't leave.
Alicia hugs Jack who remains silent. Jack notices Emma walking down the hallway. She has a grimly look on her face.
Emma: Jack. After school I need you to come straight home and -
There is a moment in silence. Emma looks at Jack, Alicia, and Jordan who are all full of emotion. She begins to smile.
Emma: Unpack your bags because you are staying!
Jack (cheerful): Are you serious?
Emma: Yes. Spinner came and convinced mom that you are better off here.
Jack runs into Emma's arms with a smile on his face. Emma is taken aback remembering how Jack was when he first came to live with her. She smiles and hugs him back.
Emma: Go get ready for class.
Alicia and Jordan begin to walk away. Jack gives Emma another hug and sprint towards his friends. He wraps his arms around their shoulders as they all smile.
CLOSING CREDITS
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