Degrassi: The New Era

Season Three

Episode 8

"Dark Side Pt.1"

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

Emma, Jaylin, and Jack are enjoying a movie together when they here a knock on the door. Jack leaps off the couch.

Jack: I got it.

Jack races out of the living room. Emma looks over her shoulder.

Emma: Who is at the door, Jack?

Jack returns to the living room.

Jack: She said she is a friend of yours.

Emma is confused then gives her attention to the hall. Manny Santos appears in the threshold of the living room. A smile quickly crosses Emma face as she jumps off the couch and races to her childhood and lifelong best friend. The two girls shriek in excitement as if they were high school girls again.

Emma: What are you doing here Manny? I can't believe that you're actually back.

Manny takes off her jacket.

Manny: I just finished recording my third studio album and the label thought it would be good publicity to have a listening party in my hometown.

Manny looks around at Jaylin and Jack who are confused.

Emma: Jack…Jaylin…this is my best friend Manny Santos. We went to Degrassi together and Smithdale, before things turned out differently. Manny here is a big actress and musician.

Manny walks over to shake hands with Jaylin. She then glances over to Jack who is sitting on the couch.

Manny: I haven't seen Jack since he was a baby. Where's Spin? I wouldn't mind seeing him again.

The room becomes quiet. Jack turns around and continues to watch the movie. Jaylin rises from the couch with an upset look on his face.

Jaylin: I should head home.

Emma: Are you sure?

Jaylin: I'm sure. I'll see you at school tomorrow.

Jaylin kisses Emma on the cheek and proceeds to walk out of the door.

Manny: Did I say something wrong?

Emma: We just need to catch up.

Emma and Manny chuckle as they leave the living room and moves into the kitchen.

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Scene 2: Degrassi Community School (Classroom). Morning

Students are taking notes as the teacher is speaking. Ivy checks her phone then leans forward to Levi.

Ivy (whispering): Did you hear about the party Manny Santos is hosting here? We have to find a way to this party.

Levi looks at the teacher not wanting to get caught talking then turns around to Ivy.

Levi (whispering): I heard about it, but I wasn't planning on going. Dev and I broke up. Plus, you have all your new friends. I wouldn't have anyone to go with.

Ivy (whispering): I know that I've been busy with Spirit Squad and Student Council, but that doesn't mean I don't have time for my best friend.

The teacher turns around and notices the two girls talking.

Teacher: Ladies no talking.

The two girls return to their assignment. The teacher turns back to the board and continues to write and lecture. Ivy taps Levi on the shoulder. Levi once again glances at the teacher before turning around.

Ivy (whispering): I promise that this will be a girl's night out. No boys or distractions, just us having fun like we use too.

Levi (whispering): Fine. I guess I can go.

Levi smiles as she turns around and finishes her assignment.

Scene 3. Singleton Apartment (Living Room). Afternoon

Jordan opens the door to his house and walks inside placing the keys on the table. Followed behind him are Harvey, Jack, and Alicia. Jack flops onto the couch and releases a deep sigh.

Jack: My house has become nothing, but girl talk.

Jordan takes a seat next to Harvey.

Jordan: I still can't believe you know Manny Santos by association.

Alicia: Do you think you could get us into that party? If I can get an interview with Manny for the Grapevine… I would be a legend.

Harvey: I don't understand why everyone wants to go to this party.

Jordan: But you are coming with me right?

Harvey: Of course.

Harvey and Jordan share a kiss. Jack grabs the remote and turns on the TV.

Scene 4: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Night

Students begin to file into the Degrassi gym. It was wall-to-wall people dancing to loud club music. There are multicolored flashing lights on the dance floor. Alicia smiles as she runs inside the gym to see all the tangled bodies dancing to the music. Jordan and Harvey are holding hands as they enter the gym.

Jordan (talking loudly): I cannot believe how many people are here.

Jack proceeds to enter the gymnasium but notices that Decker is outside of Degrassi alone watching as students early enter the school.

Jack: I'll be right back.

Jordan: Where you going?

Jack runs off before he could answer Jordan's question. Jordan looks at Harvey who shrugs his shoulders and proceeds to walk further into the gym through the crowd.

Scene 5: Degrassi Community School (Front of School). Night

Jack walks outside the doors and begins to approach Decker, who begins to walk away in frustration. Jack sprints to catch up to him.

Jack: Hey.

Jack runs in front of Decker to stop him from moving further,

Decker: I'm not here to bother you and your friends.

Jack goes into his pockets and pulls out an extra ticket. He extends it to Decker.

Decker: I don't need your pity.

Jack: Just take the ticket.

Decker: Why? I don't have friends inside there. If I walked in there then I would be more alone then I am out here.

Jack: Just take the ticket and go inside. I'll be right inside.

Decker: Why? I don't have friends inside there. If I walked in there then I would be more alone then I am out here.

Jack walks up the stairs and back into Degrassi. Decker looks around and finally decides to make his way inside the school.

Scene 6: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Night

Kristin walks over to the drink table where Ivy and Levi are standing. Kristin makes herself a drink and an awkward silence takes over.

Ivy (nervously): Hey Kristin.

Levi walks away leaving the two girls alone with each other.

Kristin: Hey Ivy.

Ivy: I haven't seen you since that rave, which was an amazing party.

Kristin mood changes and she becomes upset.

Kristin: I didn't know that you were at the party.

Ivy: I saw Adrian and you, but then you kind of disappeared.

Adrian walks over and realizes the two girls talking. Kristin walks over to Adrian, slaps him, and storms away. Adrian looks at Ivy who is confused and proceeds to follow Kristin.

Scene 7: Degrassi Community School (Curb). Night

Kristin walks out of the school upset and begins to walk away. Adrian follows behind.

Kristin (upset): It was Ivy wasn't it? She's the reason that you disappeared at the rave.

Adrian looks into the hurt Kristin eyes and couldn't muster the strength to answer her question. Kristin looks away trying to fight back the hurt and anger that she feels. She slaps Adrian.

Adrian: I can never forgive myself for what happened to you, Kris.

Kristin: Is that all you can really say? Not only was I raped, but also you abandoned me for a girl that you cheated on me with. Someone that you consistently go back too. Maybe I was a fool for thinking you changed. For thinking that you actually cared about me.

Adrian walks closer to Kristin. He reaches and grabs her hand.

Adrian: Yes I did cheat on you, but don't you think for one second that I didn't love or care about you Kris. You mean a lot to me, but maybe we forced ourselves into a relationship neither of us wanted.

Kristin: Thanks for finally being honest with me Ad.

Kristin wipes her eyes and walks away.

Scene 8: Degrassi Community School (Gymnasium). Night

Jack slowly made his way through the dance floor, through the crowds of people. Decker follows behind as he sees everyone dancing. He pulls out a flask and begins to drink from it. Decker looks around then passes the flask to Jack. Jack takes a sip. As time goes by Decker and Jack continues to drink.

Scene 9: Mason's Home. Night

Jack peeks his head into the house to see if anyone was home. He turns around and shushes as he pushes the door further open revealing Decker who is clearly drunk. The two boys begin to walk through the house as they make their way upstairs.

Jack opens the door to his room and Decker races to the bed and flops on top of it laughing.

Jack (drunkenly): We have to be quiet. Emma is going to be home any minute.

Jack sits on the edge of the bed. Decker looks up at the ceiling.

Decker (seriously): I appreciate what you did tonight Jack. If it wasn't for you I would probably be at the Ravine getting stoned. Hearing how everyone was at the party of the year. One more thing that I couldn't afford or attend.

Jack looks over at Decker who proceeds to sit up on the bed and looks back at Jack.

Jack: At first, I gave you the ticket because I felt bad for you, but then I started to see that you are a cool guy.

Jack smiles but then grabs a pillow and cover.

Jack: You can have the bed. I can sleep on the floor.

Decker: Yeah or we both can sleep on the bed... I mean it's not like we're gay or anything.

Jack nods his heads. The two guys eyes connect. A silence takes over the room. Decker leans his head closer to Jack. Jack sits frozen, from both anxiety and anticipation. Decker leans in, so his forehead rests against Jack's. They close their eyes. Decker gently leans in and kisses Jack's lips.

They pull apart with confusion on their faces.

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