Degrassi: The New Era

Season Three

Episode 2

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"

Scene 1: Degrassi Community School. Morning

A dark car arrives in front of Degrassi. Lily, a fierce and fashion forward teenage step out of the car and remove her shades. She takes in the sights of her new school ready to take reign. She flips her long brown hair and proceeds to walk into Degrassi.

Lily: Are you ready for me Degrassi?

Lily walks up the steps and goes inside of Degrassi.

OPENING CREDITS

Scene 2: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Ivy is walking throughout the halls with a grin on her face. Everyone is greeting her with smiles as she reaches her locker. This newfound popularity was a pleasant surprise to her seeing that her Grade 9 year she was just Chloe's little sister, but now she is her own person.

Adrian walks down the hall with Dev and Lewis. He spots Ivy and is blown away by a sudden attraction that he thought he lost. Dev and Lewis watch as Adrian make his way towards her.

Adrian (lost for words): Ivy? You look…You look older.

Ivy turns towards Adrian with a smile as the attention gets to her head.

Ivy: I am older Adrian. I'm not that same niner from two years ago.

Ivy places her hand on Adrian's arm flirtatiously. Adrian smiles not knowing what else to do.

Adrian: We should hang out sometime…you know as friends.

Ivy: I would love that.

Ivy brushes her hair back to get it out her face. She looks over and points to Dev and Lewis who are waiting for Adrian in the distance.

Adrian: I probably should head to class. I will talk to you later.

Ivy (flirtatiously): Bye Adrian.

They give each other another glance. Adrian walks off. Ivy goes back in her locker when Levi appears beside her. Ivy looks at her best friends and hugs her.

Levi: When did you and Adrian become friends again?

Ivy: We were always friends, but that's not important. How are you?

Levi: I'm taking it day by day. I just couldn't be in the house anymore. I broke down every time I saw her nursery.

Ivy: I'm sorry Levs. I know Dev will be happy to see your back.

Ivy and Levi hug each other once more. Ivy closes her locker. She locks arms with Levi and begins to make their way to class. Lily closes the locker with a maniacal smile on her face.

Scene 3: Degrassi Community School (Cafeteria). Morning

Jack walks into the cafeteria carrying a tray with him. He takes a seat at the table with Harvey, Jordan, and Alicia. Caleb comes over and takes a seat on the table with a smile on his face. Lily enters the cafeteria scanning the room for an empty seat. She notices Jack's table and makes a way towards them.

Caleb: Streak do you know this niner?

Jack and the others look at Lily who is closely approaching.

Lily: Finally a table… I know this may come as a surprise, but no one wanted me sitting here.

Alicia: I'm Alicia Scott. I am the editor of the Degrassi Grapevine we are currently seeking new member so you should stop by the Media Lab and check it out.

Lily: No thank you. The only thing my mind is set on doing is Spirit Squad.

Jordan: Good luck with that I heard Belle isn't looking to add any new members especially Niners.

Harvey: I have to speak to a teacher. I catch you later at the Dot.

Alicia: I should head to the Media Lab and review some articles for the first issue of the Grapevine.

Alicia and Harvey take their leave. Lily takes a seat and begins to eat.

Lily: I keep hearing about this Dot. I heard a guy earlier saying how he trashed the place a few months ago.

Caleb and Jack look at each other not wanting to believe what Lily was saying.

Caleb: Are you telling me that Decker is at Degrassi?

Jack jumps out of his seat. He gets closer to Lily's face.

Jack: Where is he?

Lily: I'm not sure. He was by the lockers a while ago.

Caleb: Let's go!

Caleb and Jack quickly leave the table. Jordan reluctantly follows behind. She stops Jordan.

Lily: Hey can you tell me where Dev is?

Jordan points to another table. He races off. Lily looks over her shoulder to see another table of victims. She grabs her tray and makes her way over to Adrian, Dev, and Lewis.

They look at Lily in silence as she looks at them with a smile.

Dev: Hey? Can we help you with something?

Lily: So you're the baby daddy to the blonde.

Lewis: Who are you!

Lily: I seen your girlfriend earlier all broken up about her daughter's nursery.

Dev face is overcome with surprise. He looks over at Adrian and Lewis. He races from the table and leaves out the cafeteria. Lewis and Adrian shake their head as they leave the table.

Lily: What?

She shrugs her shoulders with a smile.

Scene 4: Degrassi Community School (JT Yorke Memorial). Afternoon

Dev is walking through the halls looking around in search of someone. He passes the JT Yorke Memorial but backtracks when he sees Levi is sitting inside eating her lunch. He walks inside and takes a seat next to her. They sit in silence for a few seconds.

Dev: You never told me that you were coming back today.

Levi: I just wanted some time…

Dev (heated): What do you think I've been doing Levi! Ever since graduation when we found out, we lost the baby I let you heal, but you're not the only person who was hurt.

Levi (breaking down): I carried her Dev! I read to her every night and sung to her. I had this person inside of me that I was supposed to protect and I didn't. I should have never been rushing to get to graduation. We lost her because of me.

Tears begin to fall down Levi's eyes as Dev wraps his arms around her to comfort her. Dev slowly begins to shed tears as he begins to break down.

Dev: This is not your fault. I should have been there for you more. I love you, Levi.

Dev kisses Levi forehead as she cries into his arms.

Scene 5: Degrassi Community School. Morning

Decker is walking with a group of guys. Jack makes his way towards him with rage. Decker smirks as he looks at Jack. Jack throws a punch at Decker who falls to the ground. The other boy pushes Jack.

Caleb comes running to the scene and helps protect Jack from the others, boys. Emma runs from inside the school and tries to break up the tussle.

Emma: Jack inside now! The rest of you make your way to Principal Houston. Everybody make your way to class.

Scene 5: Degrassi Community School (Classroom). Morning

Jack and Caleb walk inside of the classroom with Emma following behind. She closes the door and looks at the two boys.

Emma: What the hell was that Jack? Are you trying to be expelled? And Caleb this is already your second year as a senior trouble is what got you in this mess.

Caleb: I was trying to help Jack. It was three against one. I couldn't let them attack him.

Emma: Head to the principal office. I need to talk to Jack.

Caleb walks out of the room. Emma walks up to Jack and looks at his bruised face.

Emma: I thought we were going to do better this year Jack.

Jack: That guy trashed the Dot Emma!

Emma: I don't care! Fighting is never the answer.

Jack: I'm sorry Emma…Can you not tell Spin about this?

Emma nods her head. She opens the door and gesture, Jack, to follow.

Scene 6: Degrassi Community School (Hallway). Morning

Lily walks through the halls with a smile on her face, but she notices that everyone is looking at her with scowls. She notices Alicia and Jordan talking at the lockers.

Lily: Why is everyone looking so moody?

Jordan: We heard about all the drama you started and that's not cool.

Lily: I was just giving out information that was true and people needed to know.

Alicia: You did it because you wanted drama.

Alicia and Jordan walk away leaving Lily alone with the glares from the other students. She runs down the hall and into the bathroom. Lily runs into the bathroom stall and begins to cry.

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