Degrassi Season 16
"Drive" Episode 6
Miles is pacing back and forth in the Hollingsworth living room. Frankie walks in and looks at Miles confused.
"Are you okay?" Frankie asked. Miles turns to her and stops pacing. He becomes fidgety.
"I'm fine," Miles lied.
"You seem restless," Frankie pointed out. "Are you sure there's nothing wrong?" Just as Miles begins to explain to her what happened earlier in the day, Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth walk into the room.
"What was that all about?" Mr. Hollingsworth asked slightly frustrated.
"What happened?" Frankie asked her father.
"Your brother, here, barged in on a lunch date that your mother and I had with a friend and accused me of infidelity," Mr. Hollingsworth explained. Frankie looks at Miles.
"It was a mistake," Miles said. "It looked suspicious."
"Well, maybe if you had just asked, you wouldn't have embarrassed your mother and I," Mr. Hollingsworth suggested.
"And besides, you shouldn't have been skipping school to begin with," Mrs. Hollingsworth added. "I thought we over this phase."
"I'm sorry," Miles apologized. "I just wanted to see if you were telling the truth about you and mum."
"That's not an excuse, Miles," Mrs. Hollingsworth said sternly. Mr. Hollingsworth sighs.
"Diana," Mr. Hollingsworth said. She looks at him confused. "I can't exactly blame Miles for being suspicious. My track record hasn't been a very pleasant one, so we can't blame Miles for the way he's acting." He looks at Miles. "You have every right to be suspicious, but I'm still going to prove to you and your siblings that I am changing." Frankie looks at her feet. Miles stares his father down. "If you'll excuse me, I have some work to do." Mr. Hollingsworth leaves the living room. Mrs. Hollingsworth rubs her forehead in stress.
"Do you trust him?" Miles asked his mother. Mrs. Hollingsworth looks at Miles.
"Just like your father is proving to you kids that he's changing, he's proving himself to me as well," Mrs. Hollingsworth replied. "And so far he's been doing very well. I trust your father, and so should you." Mrs. Hollingsworth storms out of the room. Miles shakes his head and falls onto the sofa. Frankie walks over and sits down next to him.
"Do you think she's right?" Frankie asked.
"I don't know," Miles confessed shaking his head. "I don't know what to think anymore." Frankie looks at her feet and then back at Miles.
"I think if Mum is willing to give him a chance then so should we," Frankie said. Miles glares at her. She gets up and leaves the living room. Miles sighs heavily shaking his head as the theme music begins to play.
*Enter Theme Music*
SCENE 1
Rose is in the fashion club room with Sophie, who is working on a design at the mannequin. Rose is venting to Sophie about how Rose was forced to allow Olivia on to the power cheer team.
"So Simpson pretty much undermined my authority and let her on to the squad," Rose finish explaining.
"All because her father donated a large amount of money?" Sophie asked pinning fabric to her mannequin.
"She bought her way on to the team, and I'm forced to accept her," Rose said angrily. "It goes against everything I stand for." Rose sighs. "There goes our chances of winning provincials." Sophie looks at her mannequin curiously, an idea forming in her head, and then then turns to Rose and grins. "When are provincials?"
"Less than two months," Rose replied. Sophie gives a curious look.
"What if you forced her to quit?" Sophie suggested. Rose looks at her with curious mischievousness.
"How?" Rose asked inquisitively.
"Push her to her limit and then some," Sophie grinned.
"Like intensify the workouts and the routines so that she gets fed up and quits on her own," Rose said putting the pieces together.
"Exactly," Sophie smiled. "You push her to quit, but you make it seem like it's all part of being on the squad."
"Sophia, I'm rubbing off on you," Rose chuckled. Sophie shrugs, giggling.
SCENE 2
Grade ten is in their biology class. Class has just started and the teacher is about to pair up the students for the term after finishing her introduction to the class.
"And that is what we will be covering in biology class this term," the teacher smiled. "Now, pair up. Choose wisely because this will your partner for the rest of term." Nilo turns and smiles at Frankie.
"Partner?" Nilo asked.
"Sure," Frankie nodded. Lola becomes upset.
"Wait a minute," Lola said fearfully. "Frankie has always been my partner. Who's going to be my partner now?"
"I'm sure there are plenty of other people you could pair up with," Frankie replied trying to be sympathetic. Lola looks anxiously around the room and sees that everyone has already been paired. She looks at the teacher and raises her hand. The teacher nods to her.
"I don't have a partner," Lola stated. The teacher looks around the room for a partner for Lola as Ricky rushes into the classroom.
"I'm so sorry I'm late," Ricky panted.
"Ah, Mr. Hernandez, so kind of you to join us," the teacher smiled. "You and Lola can be lab partners." Lola puts her hand on her head in disappointment. Ricky looks at her.
"Sweet," Ricky grinned swaggering over to Lola. He sits down next to her and holds out his hand. "The name's Ricky."
"Lola," Lola smiles annoyed.
"Try not to get drool on my notes," Ricky smiled. "I know I'm a dream boat, but I don't plan on sailing today." Lola looks at Frankie for help. Frankie mouths "sorry." Lola cringes in frustration.
SCENE 3
Milo is at his locker in between classes, getting his things for his next class. Miles sees him from across the hallway and hesitates. He wants to talk to Milo but he isn't sure if he should. Miles sighs and walks over to Milo.
"Hey," Miles greeted as he reached Milo's locker. Milo looks at him and then back at his locker.
"Are you lost?" Milo asked snidely.
"Look, I just wanted to apologize for what happened at the hospital," Miles apologized. "I know I hurt you a lot, but I was hoping we could be friends."
"First off, I'm not hurt, Miles," Milo replied not making eye contact with him. "And second, what makes you think we could be friends again?"
"I don't know," Miles confessed. "I just know that I don't want you out of my life." Milo glares at him.
"You're hilarious," Milo grumbled shaking his head. He turns back to his locker. "You chose a girl you barely know over a guy you were in a relationship who claimed to be in love with. You think we could be friends after that."
"I know, I messed up," Miles said. "But that doesn't mean that I want you out of my life." Milo turns to him sharply.
"What if I don't want you in mine?" Milo barked. Miles is stricken with fear. "You're not exactly a good boyfriend, what makes you think you can be a good friend? I need good friends, loyal friends. I don't think you know how to be loyal, Miles."
"Milo, please," Miles begged. "I know that I've treated you badly. But you're my best friend. I need you in my life. Please, give me another chance, to be a good friend." Milo thinks for a second and looks at Miles who's looking hopeful at him. "I miss you." Milo sighs and looks at him smiling.
"I miss you, too," Milo confessed. "I really do."
"Then what's with this hard ass act?" Miles asked.
"I don't know," Milo admitted. "I just thought it might help protect myself." Milo looks anxiously at Miles. "It's not working, is it?" Miles chuckles.
"Well, the act isn't, but the honesty is," Miles smiled.
"I'm worried about you, Miles," Milo admitted. Esme rounds the corner in the distance and sees Miles talking to Milo. She ducks back behind the corner and watches them. "You're not acting like yourself. I keep thinking that maybe we broke up because you're trying to figure things out, but I don't know anymore."
"I honestly don't know what's going on," Miles said. "I just know that right now, Esme is the relief that I need with everything going on." Milo nods disappointed.
"You really like her," Milo forced a smile.
"Right now, yes," Miles admitted. "But I don't know, I still have feelings for you. I'm trying to figure everything out, that's all."
"Well, then I guess we just have to let things play out," Milo said.
"I guess so," Miles said. "I'm just happy that we're at least friends."
"Me too," Milo smiled. Esme watches them hug from a distance and she grows extremely angry and storms off in the opposite direction.
SCENE 4
Lola is sitting at her table in biology with Frankie and Nilo. She's writing in her notebook as Ricky comes into the classroom smiling. He slams his bag down on the table in excitement.
"Hey, bio buddy," Ricky greeted to Lola. "You ready do get our dissection on?"
"As ready as I'll ever be," Lola replied nervously.
"Cool, yo!" Ricky smiled. "I'll go get our tools." Lola smiles at him anxiously. She turns back to her friends and huffs as Ricky goes to get their tools. She puts her head down on the table.
"You know that's really unsanitary, right?" Frankie asked.
"I can't do it, you guys," Lola whined. "I can't be his lab partner. Someone please switch with me."
"Why?" Nilo asked. "Sure, he's a little awkward, but he seems really nice."
"So you'll switch with me?" Lola asked hopeful.
"I don't think so," Nilo replied softly. Lola leans back in her seat and pouts.
"This is totally unfair," Lola pouted. "Why am I being punished? I'm like the good kid."
"Look at it this way," Frankie began. "It's a chance to make a new friend. Who knows, he could be your next boyfriend."
"He's a niner!" Lola exclaimed. "That would be social suicide."
"And that's exactly the attitude that's forcing you to be partners with him," Nilo pointed out. "It's karma getting even with you." Lola pouts and turns to Ricky and watches him fumbling with the tools. Lola groans and puts her head back down on the desk.
SCENE 5
It's the end of power cheer practice. The girls are finishing up their routine and Rose is pleased with their progress. She smiles to the squad as she rounds them up.
"Okay, girls," Rose called. "Everyone is making great progress! I will see everyone at practice tomorrow, where we will be working out the minor flaws. We actually have a chance at winning provincials! See you all tomorrow!" Everyone goes to gather their things. Rose walks over to Olivia and stops her. "I need to talk to you."
"What's up?" Olivia smiled picking up her bag.
"Well, I know I said everyone is making progress, but you're not making progress fast enough," Rose explained. Olivia's smile disappears.
"What do you mean?" Olivia asked worried.
"I mean, I think it would be better if you stayed a little longer after practice tomorrow so we can do some more conditioning," Rose replied.
"I'm there," Olivia responded enthused. "I will do whatever it takes." Olivia smiles and runs out of the gym excited. Rose watches her exit.
"We'll see about that," Rose said to herself, grinning.
SCENE 6
Miles is sitting outside of the school at a picnic table, working on his biology homework. Esme comes up from behind him and sits down next to him, setting her bag down on the ground.
"Hey, cutie," she greeted, smiling. "Whatcha working on?"
"Just some biology homework," Miles replied. "We're covering the plant kingdom and I totally suck at it."
"Well, I'm sure you'll figure it out," Esme smiled, caressing the back of his neck.
"I doubt it," Miles chuckled. "Not without help anyways."
"I could help you," Esme smiled.
"Thanks, but I was thinking of asking Milo to help me," Miles smiled, looking at his book. Esme pulls away, angered. "I mean, who knows about plants better than Milo, right?" Miles looks up at Esme and notices that she's not smiling. "What's wrong?" Esme sighs.
"I just don't think it's a good idea to be talking to your ex-boyfriend when you and I are trying to start a relationship," Esme confessed.
"But he's like one of my best friends," Miles rebutted. "I'm not just going to drop you."
"But you could catch feelings for him again," Esme argued. Miles looks at her in confusion. Esme pauses, looking at the ground. "I would just feel better about our relationship if I knew that you two weren't talking." Esme grabs her bag, preparing to get up. "I'll talk to you later." She gets up and walks away, leaving Miles at the table, deep in thought.
SCENE 7
The next day in class, Lola and Ricky are working on their dissection of their frog. Ricky is letting Lola do some of the cutting. Lola is apprehensive and is hesitant to cut into the frog. Ricky grows playfully impatient.
"Cut it already," Ricky chuckled. "It's already dead. You're not going to kill it."
"I know, but what if I cut it wrong and we fail the whole assignment?" Lola asked.
"It's just a straight cut from the middle of the breast to the stomach," Ricky smiled. "You can do it." Lola hesitates and turns back to the frog. She takes a deep breath and cuts down the frog as Ricky instructed. Lola gets excited. "I did it!"
"Good job," Ricky said. "You're a natural." Ricky begins to pin down the skin.
"You know, you're really good at this," Lola smiled.
"Well, there's a reason a niner like me is in biology," Ricky chuckled. "It's a gift."
"You know, I have to be honest," Lola started. "I didn't think I would like being partnered with you, but you're actually not that bad." Ricky laughs.
"What, did you think I still had the cooties or something?" Ricky asked joking.
"Something like that," Lola smiled.
"Well, I appreciate the honesty," Ricky smiled, looking at her after pinning the last pin down. "Now, let's get down to the dissection." They smile at each other as Lola gets ready for the next cut. Frankie and Nilo look from a far and smile.
SCENE 8
It's after power cheer practice. Rose is watching Olivia finish her twentieth lap. Olivia returns to Rose, exhausted and out of breath. Rose unfolds her arms and purses her lips.
"Fifty push ups in a minute, let's go," Rose demanded. Olivia looks up at her like she's crazy, panting.
"What?" Olivia asked.
"You have a minute to do fifty push ups," Rose repeated annoyed. "Let's go! Now!" Olivia rolls her eyes and gets down to do push ups. Rose glares at her as Olivia struggles to do her push ups. She falls on the floor.
"I can't do it," Olivia panted. "I'm too tired."
"You want to be on the team, right?" Rose asked. Olivia nods. "Then do fifty push ups."
"I can't!" Olivia exclaimed. "You've worn me out!" Rose gets down to Olivia's level.
"You bought your way on to this team," Rose snarled. "If you want to stay on this team, I'm going to make you work." They lock eyes and Rose gets up and leaves the gym. Olivia remains on the floor panting. She decides to continue doing her push ups, not letting Rose get to her.
SCENE 9
Milo is sitting in the lobby, doing homework on his laptop, listening to music. Esme rounds the corner and sees Milo sitting there. She takes a moment to gather herself and then walks over to him smiling. She sits down next to him and he looks at her confused. He takes out his headphones.
"What are you listening to?" Esme asked smiling.
"Uh, Sleeping with Sirens," Milo replied.
"Never heard of them," Esme smiled.
"Yeah, well, they're not everyone's cup of tea," Milo chuckled.
"So, I actually wanted to talk to you about something," Esme sighed.
"What's up?" Milo asked.
"Well, Miles and I are trying to get our new relationship," Esme began. Milo listens intently. "It becomes harder when one of us are still having contact with our ex."
"So what are you saying?" Milo asked.
"What I'm telling you is, if you know what's good for you, you'll stay away from Miles," Esme replied.
"But Miles and I are best friends," Milo explained. "We can't just stop talking to each other."
"Well, if you don't want any trouble, you'll stop talking to him," Esme warned. They lock eyes, and Esme gets up and walks away. Milo sits there, thinking over the conversation he just had. He looks up, as if he's searching for an answer on what to do.
END EPISODE