Degrassi: The New Era

Season Three

Episode 6

"Count on Me"

Scene 1: The Dot. Afternoon

Jordan is waiting at the counter. He hears the door open and notices Harvey walking into the Dot with a smile on his face. Harvey waves at a guy who is sitting at one of the tables. Jordan continues to watch from afar, as Harvey takes a seat at the table.

Caleb places a drink down on the counter, which gets the attention of Jordan. Caleb looks over at the table where Harvey is seated.

Caleb: Look like Harvey has moved on.

Jordan: I know and it sucks seeing him so…

Caleb: Happy?

Jordan: Is it wrong to be jealous? I mean I know I wasn't the best boyfriend, but it was my first relationship. I thought he would be a little more understanding.

Caleb begins to wipe down the counter as Jordan takes a sip of his drink.

Caleb: I don't really understand the whole guy dating another guy, but I have been in enough relationships to know that no one likes being someone's secret.

Jordan turns around and looks at Harvey who is laughing and touching the other guy's arm.

Jordan: I should head to school. I will see you later.

Caleb nods his head. Jordan grabs his drink and glances over at Harvey once more before leaving out of the Dot.

Caleb walks over to a booth where Maxwell is sitting with his laptop. Maxwell is giving all of his attention to the screen.

Caleb: I hope you're not gambling again.

Maxwell (frustrated): You just cost me one of my lives.

Maxwell looks at Caleb and releases a deep sigh.

Maxwell: If you must know I am playing an RPG with this beautiful mage-elf. We've been playing together for the last few weeks and turns out we have a lot in common.

Caleb: Sounds like you like her. Have you tried meeting her in person?

Maxwell: She would never go for a guy like me.

Caleb: Only one-way to find out…try asking her.

Caleb smiles and walks away leaving Maxwell to think.

OPENING CREDITS

Scene 2: Degrassi Community School (Music Room). Morning

Levi is walking down the hall when she notices music coming from one of the classrooms. She enters the room to see Brandon sitting on a stool playing guitar. Brandon sees Levi at the door and stops playing.

Brandon: Was I playing too loud? I didn't think I was interrupting.

Levi walks further into the room.

Levi: No it wasn't loud. I was just enjoying listening to you play.

Brandon: I don't think I seen you around before. My name is Brandon.

Levi: I'm Levi. I actually heard about you, Mr. Brandon.

Brandon begins to smile as he sits his guitar down.

Brandon: Well I hope it was something good.

Levi begins to play the piano.

Brandon: You're pretty good. Maybe we can make some music together.

Dev walks pass the classroom and notices how friendly Brandon and Levi are together. He becomes jealous and storms off down the hall.

Levi moves away from the piano and smiles at Brandon.

Levi: I probably should get going, but if you're serious about music then maybe we can work on something.

Levi walks out of the classroom. Brandon picks up his guitar and resumes playing with a smile on his face.

Scene 3: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Morning

The Spirit Squad is practicing their routine when Belle signals them to stop and take a break. Shay runs over to her duffle bag, reaches inside to grab her phone, and begins to check it. A smile comes across her face, which gets the attention of Ivy. Ivy sneaks behind Shay, grabs her phone, and begins to read the messages as Shay tries to grab her phone back.

Ivy: Looks like you have a little boyfriend Shay.

Shay finally gets her phone back and places it in her bag.

Shay: It's not even like that. We are just friends that play a game online together.

Belle walks over to the girls.

Belle: We're about to get back to practicing. What's going on over here?

Ivy: Our friend Shay has an online boyfriend.

Shay: Let's just finish practice.

Belle: Breaks over! Let's get back to practice girls.

Belle turns around and begins to walk back to the other members of the squad. Shay looks at her phone and sends one more message before sitting her phone down on the bench.

Scene 4: Singleton Apartment. (Jordan's Room). Night

Jordan is sitting on his bed, swiping through the pictures on his phone of him and Harvey together with tears falling down his face. Ms. Singleton stands in the threshold of Jordan's door.

Jordan wipes his eyes when he notices that his mother is standing there. Ms. Singleton walks into the room and takes a seat on Jordan's bed.

Ms. Singleton: Care to talk about what got you so upset.

Jordan: Not really.

Ms. Singleton: Does this have to do with Harvey?

Jordan: What are you talking about Mom? What does Harvey have to do with anything?

Ms. Singleton moves closer to her son and caresses his leg.

Ms. Singleton: I'm your mother. I notice everything that goes on with you even if you think I don't.

Jordan's eyes begin to water as tears fall down his eyes. Ms. Singleton embraces her son in her arms.

Jordan: I think I messed up. I think it's really over between us.

Ms. Singleton: It's okay. I'm sure you will figure it out. If he cares about you like you care about him then things will work itself out.

Ms. Singleton continues to console her son.

Scene 5: The Dot. Morning

Brandon walks into the Dot to see Levi seated at a table studying. She glances to see Brandon walking over towards her and smiles when he takes a seat at the table.

Brandon: So I've been thinking about our conversation and I want to show you that everyone is wrong about me.

Levi: I don't listen to what other people think anyway, but I do have a boyfriend.

Brandon: You don't seem like you're really happy with him.

Levi: We've had our problems, but I love my boyfriend. We've been together for two years.

Brandon looks at Levi with a smug smirk.

Brandon: Two years is a long time to be with one person. We shouldn't be tied down like adults, we are only in high school. I'm sure they're things that you want to do that you boyfriend might not like.

Levi contemplates Brandon words as Brandon rises from the table.

Scene 6: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Shay is observing as people are walking through the halls. She keeps checking her phone as if she was expecting a call or text. Alicia approaches Shay with a smile.

Alicia: Hey. You left the house in a hurry this morning.

Shay: Yeah. I was supposed to be meeting someone but doesn't look like he's going to show.

Alicia: I'm sorry Shay. Maybe you can find a real boyfriend outside of the virtual world.

Shay (chuckling): Yeah you're right. I don't know what I was thinking.

Alicia: Let's get to class.

Shay and Alicia walk off with smiles on their faces. Maxwell closes his locker and looks as Shay walks away. He looks at his phone to see a notification come to his phone.

Scene 7: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Jack and Jordan are walking down the halls. Jordan spots Harvey sitting down.

Jack: Go talk to him. I'll see you later.

Jack walks off as Jordan begins to approach Harvey who is sitting on a bench, reading a book inside the halls of Degrassi. Harvey notices Jordan presence.

Harvey: I have an English exam next period and I don't think I studied enough.

Jordan: I'm sure that you will do great. You always do great, because you're great.

Harvey looks at Jordan and smiles.

Harvey: Thank you Jordan. I appreciate all the compliments, but that won't help me pass Mr. Wright's English test.

Jordan: Yeah. You're probably right. I should head to class anyway.

Jordan begins to walk off, but pauses and takes a seat next to Harvey.

Jordan: You mean everything to me Harvey and I would like another chance to be with you. I promise things will be different. I came out to my Mom last night. Well, she figured it out, but you don't have to be my secret anymore.

Harvey looks into Jordan's eyes with a feeling of admiration and love. Harvey looks away as if he was unsure of his feelings for Jordan anymore. Jordan becomes worried wondering if he missed an opportunity to be with Harvey again. Harvey smiles as he quickly turns around and leans closer to Jordan pressing his lips against his. Their kiss becomes more passionate as all their past feelings come racing to the front. A tear runs down the face of Jordan.

Harvey: I'm glad that you made that step and I will continue to help you navigate through this world we're in.

Jordan: I couldn't have come out if you didn't push me.

Jordan and Harvey glance into each other eyes with smiles on their faces.

CLOSING CREDITS

AUTHORS NOTE:

How did you guys feel about Jordan and Harvey's reconciliation? Do you think Maxwell and Shay will make a good couple if they meet in person? Do you think it's over between Levi and Dev?

IF YOU WANT THE STORY TO CONTINUE PLEASE REVIEW THE CHAPTERS! YOUR REVIEWS LETS ME KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THE STORY.

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