Degrassi: The New Era
Season Four
Episode 1
"Perfect"
SCENE 1: MASON'S HOUSE (BACKYARD). MORNING
We see Jack dribbling the ball. He passes the ball to a mysterious person. The person is Decker who passes the ball to Jack. Jack smiles as he dribbles the ball to the rim, but Decker guards him. The two guys seem to be happy as the play basketball.
Jack tries to make a layup, but Decker jumps with him blocking Jack from making the basket.
Jack (panting): You cheated.
Decker: I wasn't cheating. I was playing defense.
Jack passes the ball hard towards Decker who dodges it. A smile comes across Jack's face as Decker stands there in awe.
Jack (teasingly): I didn't mean to pass it that hard.
Decker smiles and begins to chase Jack around the yard. Decker tries to reach for Jack, but the two fall to the ground. The two begin to playfully wrestle on the ground. Decker gets on top of Jack and pins him down. The two of them gazes into each other eyes with smiles. Decker slowly leans down to kiss Jack but is interrupted by Emma screaming Jack's name.
Emma steps onto the back porch with a little baby bump. Decker rises from the ground and extends his hand to help Jack to his feet. The two turn to see Emma with an annoyed look on his face.
Emma (shouting): Jack! Can you please help with unpacking the house? You would think a pregnant woman would get some help around here.
Jack: I'll be right there Em!
Emma rolls her eyes and proceeds to enter the house. Jack turns back to Decker who mood shifted.
Jack: You want to stay for dinner. It would be so fun to have you here to save me from Emma.
Decker (disappointed): I probably should head home. I will just see you at school tomorrow.
Decker begins to walk away, but Jack grabs him.
Jack (puzzled): Decker talk to me…what's going on?
Decker: It seemed like we didn't really spend time together this summer. You were always busy with moving or helping Spinner at the Dot. Now that Emma is pregnant, it'll probably be less time.
Jack takes a hold of Decker's hands. He looks into his eyes and smile.
Jack: I promise I will clear up my schedule and spend all of tomorrow with you.
A smile comes across Decker's face. He leans in to kiss Jack, but Emma once again calling Jack's name cuts the kiss short. The two chuckle as they walk inside of the house.
OPENING CREDITS
SCENE 2: DEGRASSI (MAIN LOBBY). MORNING
The halls of Degrassi begin to fill with students new and old. Students are chattering amongst themselves. Ivy appears wearing her Spirit Squad uniform. She bows her head and then the music begins to play.
Ivy: Welcome back Panthers!
The other Spirit Squad members appear and begin to perform with Ivy leading the team. We can see Lily standing alone in the crowd feeling ostracized by her peers. She navigates her way out of the crowd and down the halls away from everyone else. The Spirit Squad performance finishes with Ivy taking a hold of the microphone.
Ivy: Remember the Spirit Squad is hosting a back to school dance this Friday. The proceeds will help pay for new uniforms. Go Panthers!
The bell rings and students begin to disperse from the halls. Ivy gathers her things and notices Levi walking into Degrassi. She dashes towards her.
Ivy: You just missed one of the Spirit Squads best performances in Degrassi history. I really think we have a chance to go all the way to nationals.
Levi (annoyed): Must be nice…I wouldn't know anything about that since I don't have a best friend to explain it to me.
Ivy links her arm with Levi as the two continue to walk down the hall.
Ivy (apologetically): I know cheer camp took all my attention away, but I'm back. This is our final year at Degrassi. We are taking over this year.
The two girls begin to chuckle as they begin to race down the hall as the final bell rings.
SCENE 3: DEGRASSI (CAFETERIA). AFTERNOON
Alicia quickly runs into Jordan's arms. The two take a seat with smiles on their faces.
Alicia: I cannot believe how fast summer went by. I was really enjoying my internship at the news station. Even though they only had work in the mailroom and run errands. How was your summer?
Jordan: I spent all summer trying to get over Harvey while trying to convince myself not to have feelings for my best friend.
Alicia: That bad huh?
Jordan: I just don't know what I'm supposed to do. When I first started dating Harvey, he made me forget all about Jack, but then Decker came along and I saw how close those two were. How did you get over your crush on Jack?
Alicia: I will let you know when I figure it out.
An awkward silence comes between the two. Jack appears with Decker by his side and they take a seat at the table. Alicia shrieks as she hugs Jack.
Jack: I miss you too Alicia.
Jack looks over to Jordan who is quiet. Decker notices this and grabs Jack's hand. Jordan clears his throat and steps away from the table. Jack and Alicia watch as Jordan exit out of the cafeteria.
Jack (worried): I probably should go check on him.
Decker: I think he is fine. You need to stop babying him, Jack. The crush he has on you need to stop. You have a boyfriend now.
Alicia (teasingly): Boyfriend huh? So does this make you gay?
Jack looks at Decker.
Jack: I'm not gay. I just so happen to have a boyfriend.
Alicia (teasingly): I am definitely shipping you two already. I can see it now Dack or maybe Jecker. I can write an article for the Degrassi paper about you two.
Decker slams his hand on the table, which quiets Alicia. Jack is surprised by the outburst.
Decker (heated): We're good. We don't need people shipping us or knowing what we do in our private lives. Our relationship is just that…ours.
Decker rises from the table and walks away.
Jack: My boyfriend and my best friend both hate me.
Alicia: They just both care about you a lot. I'll handle Jordan. You just go fix things with Decker.
Jack rises from the table and kisses Alicia on the check. He quickly makes his way out of the cafeteria.
SCENE 4: DEGRASSI (CAFETERIA). AFTERNOON
Lily is alone eating her lunch. She notices Maxwell entering the cafeteria, but he ignores her and continues to walk away.
Amina: If I didn't know any better I would say you pissed off the entire school. What happened?
Lily looks up to notice a tomboy girl with ginger hair standing next to her. Amina takes a seat at the table.
Lily: I ruin every nice thing that happens to me. The guy that just walked away was my only friend last year. Over the summer, he wanted to be more than friends, but I was transferring and broke things off.
Amina: But you came back and he thinks you lied about the whole transfer just to have an excuse to break it off with him.
Lily: How did you know that?
Amina: It's written all across your face. You clearly like the guy, so just make things right. People always make things more difficult then they have too.
Amina rises from the table as Lily ponders on her the advice given.
Lily: Thank you. I really needed that.
Amina nods and walks away.
SCENE 5: MASON'S HOME (JACK'S ROOM). NIGHT
Jack is unpacking a box and placing his close into a drawer. Emma and Spinner knock on the door and proceeds to enter. Emma takes a seat on the bed, she begins to take clothes from the box and fold them.
Spinner: Is everything okay buddy?
Emma: We noticed that you were quiet at dinner.
Jack sighs and proceeds to take a seat.
Jack: I don't understand this whole dating thing. Jordan is mad at me because I'm with Decker. Decker is mad at me because I am with everyone but him.
Emma: Who would have thought that four years ago when you first came here you would be the person sitting here in front of us? I mean you have grown so much Jack. You started to let your guard down and made some good friends. Don't put your happiness at risk for others.
Emma rises from the bed and kisses Jack on the forehead. She proceeds to walk out of the room.
Spinner: You know she's right Jack. You've shown time and time again just how much you have grown. I don't understand the whole two guys dating, but I know Decker is important to you. I also know that Jordan and Alicia are too. Just find balance and everything will work itself out.
Jack: Thanks Spin.
Spinner: Anytime dude.
Spinner makes his exit out of the room.
SCENE 6: DEGRASSI (HALLWAYS). MORNING
Ivy and Levi are approaching their lockers.
Ivy: I think you should try out for the Spirit Squad. You said you wanted to spend more time together and this is a great way to do it.
Levi: I appreciate the offer, but no thank you. I don't want to be Ivy's follower.
Ivy (offended): What do you mean my follower?
Levi: You the captain of the Spirit Squad and everyone wants to be around you. You've become your sister whether you realize it or not. I prefer to be alone than to just follow you around and do what you want.
Ivy: You are some best friend Levi.
Ivy storms off after slamming her locker shut.
SCENE 7: DEGRASSI (CLASSROOM). MORNING
The bell rings and students are exiting out of the classroom. Lily is waiting by the door. Maxwell exit out of the class to notice Lily, but ignore her and continues to walk. Lily follows behind him.
Lily: I know how this summer looked and I just want you to know that I still care about you.
Maxwell stops and turns to Lily.
Maxwell (callously): It's too bad that I stopped caring about you. You are nothing but a liar. I'm glad you ended things before I got dragged deeper into your mess.
Maxwell turns back around and walks away. Amina appears in the distance to see that Lily is about to start crying. Attention is starting to be drawn to her. Amina quickly leads Lily away.
SCENE 8: THE DOT. AFTERNOON
Jack enters the Dot to see Jordan standing at the counter waiting for his order. Jack makes his way to Jordan.
Jordan: I'm sorry how I acted. I'm just still trying to get over my break up with Harvey.
Jack: No matter who I'm dating you will always be my best friend Jordan. You had my back when I was at my lowest. I know I haven't been there for you lately, but I will always be here.
Jordan: I appreciate that Jack.
Jordan gives Jack a hug. Decker walks into the Dot. The two of them look over to see him.
Jordan: You should go talk to him.
Jack smiles and proceeds to walk over to Decker. Jordan looks over his shoulder to see the two talking followed by a hug.
CLOSING CREDITS
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