Degrassi: The Next Generation
2.01 & 2.02 - When Doves Cry Part 1 & 2
Transcribed by Sarah Nicolett for TWIZ TV.COM
A
boy named Craig Manning (Brown hair + eyes, kind of tall) is taking pictures of
a girl named Angela Jeremiah, his half sister from a distance (She is about 5,
brown hair, She is with Emma Nelson, playing. Then he sees her blowing bubbles
with her dad, Joey + takes pictures.
He
is not allowed to see her because of his dad). When Craig thinks Joey sees him,
he runs home.
Cut
to: Inside The Manning House
Craig’s
dad is sitting at the table waiting for Craig.
Mr.
Manning: Craiger!
Craig:
Hey dad. (Takes off his jacket + sits at the table)
Mr.
M: What happened to 6:00?
Craig:
I know. I’m sorry. It’s just the light outside, late summer, incredible. I just
uh…
Mr.
M: Got distracted and missed dinner.
Craig:
Yeah, uh, Dad I’m sorry.
Mr.
M: (throws a plate on the floor) When I say 6:00, I don’t care how great the
light is, you’re home. Do you understand me? Clean it up. (He walks out of the
room + slams a door)
Opening
Credits
Cut
to: Degrassi
Everyone
is arriving at school.
Toby:
Man, Grade 8 was supposed to be ours. This is so unfair.
JT:
I have no problem with an expanded Degrassi. Way more fish in the sea.
Toby:
What, you’re fishing for a new baby -sitter?
JT:
dude, older women. Hot sexy older women just waiting to make me into a man,
okay? This year, Toby. Just trust me, I know it.
They
head inside
Cut
to: Craig
He
is getting out of his dad’s car.
Craig:
Thanks for the lift.
Mr.
M: Ok. You need a lift tonight?
Craig:
No, no, I can, uh, make it home. I’ll be on time tonight, ok?
Mr.
M: Good luck to you sport.
As
he goes inside, we see Emma + Manny watching him.
Manny:
Is that the sound of your heart pounding? No way, it’s mine.
Emma:
Proving that summer is so overrated. (They hit their boxing gloves as high
fives to each other as they head in)
Cut
to: Inside
Spinner
+ Jimmy are sitting together.
Spinner:
Back at this dump for four more years. Four long years.
Jimmy:
Look at this place, it’s a zoo in here.
Spinner:
You said it.
Jimmy:
(Sees Sean) Look there’s one of the monkey’s now. (Sean goes to get a drink)
P.A.:
Good morning students and welcome to Degrassi. If you’re a new student and
haven’t received your homeroom number yet, please see Mrs. Smith in the main
office immediately.
Sean:
(Craig bumps into him) Is Degrassi a high school and a blind school this year?
Craig:
Sorry man. I’m lost.
Sean:
Buy a map.
Craig:
(Holds up a map) Already got one. I’m not blind, just uh, directionally
challenged.
Girl:
Hey boys. (To Craig) Hey cutie.
Craig:
M.I Lab?
Sean:
Here I’ll-I’ll show you.
Spinner:
(Imitates Sean) “Here, I’ll show you”.
Cut
to: Grade 8 English
Ms.
Kwan: Closing down the high school was a last minute board decision, meaning
we’re not fully prepared for the influx of students. (Liberty raises her hand)
Liberty: Will there be a
separate student council? Separate video announcements? What about The
Grapevine?
Ms.
Kwan: Ok, my question at a time. In the short term, Degrassi’s gonna be a very
crowded place.
JT:
Small price to pay, huh? Older women, younger men, very hot.
Toby:
Older women, JT Yorke, very not.
Sean
comes in.
Ms.
Kwan: Take a seat. (Sean goes + sits down + Emma sees him) You may even have to
share lockers. (To Sean) See me after class. We’re going to be covering…
Cut
to: Grade 9 Media Immersion.
Mr.
Simpson: Adding grades 9 to 12 is a great opportunity for Degrassi and for you
guys. I taught you M.I. for the past two years. You get for another four. (As
he’s talking, he’s handing out locks for their lockers) (He slams Craig down to
wake him up) Late night last night, huh, Craig?
Craig:
Very… very…very late night, sir. I kept on waking up in anticipation of well
this exact moment…sir.
Mr.
Simpson: Yeah well save the Zs for home, ok? (Bell rings) Don’t forget to pick
up your textbooks in the gym. And even though today is a half-day, tomorrow is
not.
Cut
to: Hall
Toby:
Ok, and every second week we’ll take out lunches, old school stuff…
JT:
Whatever you say roomie.
Manny:
I can’t believe you guys volunteered to share.
JT:
Eh, it’s just our way of giving something back to Degrassi, is all.
Emma:
Yeah or of destroying your friendship.
JT:
(Liberty pushes past him) Slow down.
Emma:
How soon till we tell them we told so.
JT:
Now I get the top shelf, all right?
Toby:
Why? We said I got it.
JT:
No I get the top shelf because I’m taller.
Toby:
Yeah, by like a millimeter.
JT:
No check this out. Look. (he measures them) See? Way taller.
Cut
to: Hall
Hazel:
Paige, your hair is fine.
Paige:
Fine? I have a mullet.
Terri:
What’s a mullet?
Paige:
(Points out kids they walk past who have one) That. Hairstyle of the trailer
dwellers and fashion impaired.
Hazel:
So get it fixed.
Paige:
But that’ll cost about 80 bucks. I have 50 put away, but my evil parents are
insisting I can clean out the garage for the rest. Hello? Child labor.
Craig:
You know, there are laws against child labor.
Paige:
Ok, thanks, Mr. News- at-5.
Terri:
Cute.
Hazel:
Very.
Paige:
Try deranged.
Ashley
runs up to them.
Ashley:
Guys, hey. I tried to call you when I got back. How was your summer?
Paige:
Anyway, about my hair. (Paige + Hazel walk away)
Terri:
Give them time. I’m sure they’ll…you know…
Ashley:
What, forgive and forget? Right. (They go under something + walk down the
hall)
Cut
to: Outside
Angela
is blowing on a windmill. As she does, Craig is taking her picture.
Angela:
Craig!
She
runs up to the fence, which he is on the other side of.
Angela:
You’ve been gone forever.
Craig:
I know. But summer’s over, I’m back from camp, and now you won’t ever get away
from me. Ok, say Bad Donkey Breath.
Angela:
Bad Donkey Breath. (He takes her picture) Let me take yours.
Craig:
Who, me? I’ll break the camera.
Angela:
Give it.
Craig:
Remember how to use it? One hand there. (She moves it around + he makes a weird
face that she takes a picture of, then gives him back the camera)
Angela:
Daddy and me are gonna go visit Mommy. Wanna come?
Craig:
Just um…just tell her I miss her. Ok? (She nods) And you can’t tell you Dad
about us meeting, all right?
Angela:
I promise. Always, always.
Woman:
Angela!
Craig:
Love you kid.
He
leaves.
Woman:
Angela, honey. Who was that?
Angela:
My brother.
Cut
to: Media Immersion.
Toby:
Ok, I give you The Isaacs System.
JT:
The what?
Toby:
Ok, you want an older woman? This system determines your best match. Meet,
Terri McGregor. (He clicks on her picture)
Mr.
Simpson: Guys, your dedication to grade 8 is impressive, but, uh, go home
already!
Toby:
Can we just finish this first?
Mr.
Simpson: Five minutes.
JT:
Terri’s not really my type.
Toby:
Pretty and breathing. Exactly your type.
JT:
No, I need more of a challenge. Someone like…(Lands on Paige’s picture)All
righty.
Toby:
But you only have like a 0.03 % chance of scoring with…
JT:
Paige Michalchuk. Come to Papa. (Puts on his sunglasses + smiles)
Cut
to: Cemetery
Joey
+ Angela are there, visiting with Joey’s wife who passed away.
Joey:
That’s a lot of yellow, Angie.
Angela:
But that was Mommy’s favorite color. Remember?
Joey:
Yes I do. (they go to her grave stone. Joey kisses it + puts his hands on it
while Angela puts the flowers around it)
Angela:
Do you think she misses us?
Joey:
I know she does. Just as much as we miss her.
Angela:
But do you think she likes it up in Heaven? Craig said that…
Joey:
Craig said what? Did you see Craig?
Angela: No, I just I promised…
Joey:
Come on, sweetie. Tell me the truth. (Joey looks up + notices that Craig is
there, taking pictures. ) Stay right here, ok? Craig? (Craig runs away as Joey
approaches him) Craig?!
Cut
to: Craig’s House
He
is developing pictures he took in his dark room. It’s a picture of Joey +
Angela at the cemetery with a different picture of Craig next to them. When
it’s dry, he puts it on a paper that says “The Perfect Family”.
Mr.
M: Hey sport. Are you ready to eat? Craig? (He is quickly putting away a
folder)
Craig:
Uh…yeah. Uh…I’m just coming. (He takes pictures down that are hanging up)
Cut
to: Kitchen
Craig
and his dad are eating.
Craig:
Wow, roast beef, mashed potatoes, yorkshire pudding.
Mr.
M: Your favorite.
Craig:
Yeah totally. I love roast beef. Remember how Mom used to make it? (His Dad
gives him a look so Craig keeps quiet)
Mr.
M: So how’s was the first day? Make any friends?
Craig:
Yeah, one guy. Sean. He’s cool.
Mr.
M: That’s great. Listen, there was a message on the machine today.
Craig:
For me?
Mr.
M: No for me. From Joey Jeremiah. Any thoughts, any ideas on why he might be
calling?
Craig
shakes his head.
Mr.
M: You didn’t call him?
Craig:
Dad come on, why would I call Joey?
Mr.
M: Why would your mother leave a surgeon for a used car salesman, Craig? I
mean, the mysteries of the universe are infinite to me.
Craig:
Well , I didn’t…I didn’t…call. Promise. I’m not…um…I’m not like Mom, ok? So,
uh…you gonna call him back?
Mr.
M: Now, why would I do that?
Cut
to: Degrassi
JT:
Ok, my destiny is approaching. Project Paige has officially begun.
Toby:
Yeah, it’ll be over in about two minutes.
JT
approaches Paige
Paige:
Oh look. It’s gross and grosser.
Hazel:
Looks like grosser wants a word with you.
JT:
Uh Paige may I say that you’re looking rather radiant today? May I carry your
bag for you?
Paige:
You want to carry my bag?
JT:
Yeah, I’ll carry to home, I’ll carry it to school. Your wish is my command.
Paige:
In that case I wish that you’d go back to your girlfriend over there and leave
me alone….Now. (Takes her bag from him + she + Hazel walk away)
Toby:
Wow, you-you are an inspiration.
JT:
The battle has just begun. Paige Michalchuk will be mine.
Toby:
Ok. (They go inside)
Cut
to: Library
Manny:
So, he’s in grade 9?
Emma:
Yeah, I saw him coming out of Simpson’s homeroom this morning.
Manny: Why do the 9ers get all the hotties?
Emma:
What do you mean? We have JT and Toby.
Manny:
Shh! There he is.
They
see Craig coming in. When they do they put up their books as if they’re
reading.
Craig:
Emma Nelson right? You baby-sit Angela Jeremiah.
Emma:
I do? I mean I do but…
Craig:
You don’t recognize me? Five years ago. Our mothers made us dance.
Emma:
The wedding. Craig is Joey’s stepson. Angela’s half-brother.
Manny:
Oh. Oh hi. (He nods at Manny)
Craig:
Hey. Anyway, uh…nice to see you again. (He gets up to leave)
Emma:
Craig wait! I’m baby-sitting Angela later. My mom’s having this big party and
I was wondering if maybe you want to come along.
Craig:
I wouldn’t want to crash.
Emma:
No, you’d be my guest. If you want to come, meet me out front after school.
Craig:
I’ll be there. Thanks. (He leaves)
Manny:
He’s coming tonight. (They squeal)
Cut
to: Joey’s dealership. He is showing a car to a couple.
Joey:
If this car is a lemon, which it is not, I will give you a real lemon and let
you squeeze it in my eyes. Sound fair?
Mr.
M: Oh, listen to the man. He knows cars.
Joey:
Would you excuse me for just a minute? Why don’t you open her up and see how
she feels? Ok? I’ll be with right away. Hello Albert. You got my message.
Mr.
M: Sure did.
Joey:
Good. Well, it’s about Craig. This is really none of my business but…
Mr.
M: You’re just gonna butt in anyway.
Joey:
I just want to know how is he doing.
Mr.
M: What’s your interest in my son?
Joey:
Just…
Mr.
M: He’s my son, right?
Joey:
Yes, but he’s also Angela’s brother.
Mr.
M: Half-brother. What’s your point?
Joey:
Angela misses him. Ok? And I know he misses her. And you and I need to do
something about it.
Mr.
M: Ok, you and I need to do nothing. Except stay away from each other.
Joey:
Ok, You’re not getting it here, ok. Craig wants to see Angela and I know he has
been seeing her. I just found out myself, he’s been doing it on his own time.
You and I may hate each other, but do our kids have to? (As he talks Craig’s
Dad is getting in his car to drive away) Even if it’s just once a month.
Cut
to: Outside
Toby:
Ok, according to The Isaacs System, you and Paige are never gonna happen.
JT:
Would that be the same system that stopped you from doing anything about Emma
last year? News flash Toby. It doesn’t work. (Paige, Hazel, + Spinner walk by)
Uh, Paige. Hold up.
Paige:
Ok, I need a restraining order. What?
JT:
Uh…will you go out with me? All I’m asking for is one date. If we click, then
we’ll talk commitment. What do you say? (They laugh at JT as they walk away)
Spinner:
Man, that is classic.
JT:
In time.
Paige:
Ok, has my rep fallen to the point where a loser like JT thinks he can ask me
out and get away with it?
Hazel:
It’s hilarious. You should totally do it.
Spinner:
Yeah, Paige and JT on a date. Oh yeah.
Paige:
Never going to happen, ever.
Hazel:
Everyone has their price. Like say…30 bucks. Enough to get your hair done.
Paige:
You honestly think I will go out in public with IT for 30 bucks?
Hazel:
A light evening with Frodo? Or an entire day gagging through cobwebs in your
parents’ garage.
Spinner:
Yeah, you know, it’s about the earwigs. Sharp pinchers, just waiting to climb…
Paige:
$30.00, in cash. Fine. But… there will be conditions. Big conditions.
Cut
to: Emma’s
Craig
is there w/ Angela, Emma, + Manny. Craig is drawing something in chalk.
Angela:
Is that a frog?
Craig:
Are you kidding? This is a big razor-toothed dinosaur with a taste for little
girls named Angela! (He goes over to her + tickles her)
Spike:
What are you guys doing to her?
Craig:
Just feeding her to the dinosaurs.
Spike:
Ok, guys. Dinner’s served. (They cross the street to go get food) Come on.
(Joey approaches with a gift + waves at Angela)
Angela:
Daddy!
Joey:
Ya! Mmmwah! (Hugs + kisses her)
Spike:
Hey, we didn’t expect you. I mean it’s only my birthday. Much less important
than a blind date.
Joey:
Ok, Ok, My bad.
Snake:
So, Jeremiah, how was Miss November?
Joey:
She was Miss November of 1973. Ooh. It was like going out with my mother.
Snake:
Ah, well you know women of a certain age do have a special appeal.
Spike:
You can leave now!
Snake:
What, and miss watching you turn gray?
Joey:
Don’t worry, he’s coming home with me, after we eat. (Walks a little bit + sees
Craig) Craig. Hey, what are you doing here?
Emma:
I invited him.
Craig:
It’s okay, isn’t it?
Joey:
Yeah, yeah, no, um…Can I talk to you for a second? (Craig nods + walks over to
Joey) It’s great seeing you, I mean that. But you dad doesn’t want—
Craig:
Oh. He’s fine with this.
Joey:
He knows you’re here? (Emma walks by as they talk) Look, I don’t know why, but
he doesn’t want you hanging out with me or with Angie. He’s made that radically
clear.
Craig:
Wait, you talked to him?
Joey:
He came by the dealership this afternoon. (Craig starts to walk away) Craig,
come on! Your dad won’t allow it, what do you want me to do?
Craig:
No problem, I get it! Hey, um, Ms. Nelson, thanks for the hot dog! (After he
leaves, the camera goes up to Emma’s face where she doesn’t look happy for
Craig)
Cut
to: Craig’s
He
goes in + his dad is at the table, being silent.
Craig:
I’m gonna go down to my dark room.
When
Craig enters the room, he sees it is all a mess, the place has been trashed. He
is shocked. His dad comes in.
Mr.
M: Are you looking for something? (Holds up something of Craig’s)
Craig:
What are you doing?
Mr.
M: Are you looking for something? (He starts hitting Craig with it)
Craig:
What are you doing?
Mr.
M: Are you looking for something? (He grabs Craig by his arms + then throws him
down on the floor. He then throws something in the air + leaves the room. The
camera closes up on Craig on the floor, scared + crying then moves to Craig’s
broken camera + a happy smiling picture of him)
Cut
to: Craig’s Room
He
is looking in a mirror. He doesn’t have a shirt on. We see he has big deep
bruises on his chest. He touches it + it hurts him.
Cut
to: Degrassi
Craig’s
dad is dropping him off at school.
Mr.
M: Here we are. Listen, hold on a second, Craiger. Got something for you. (He
hands Craig a stack of money) Maybe you can get yourself a new camera. One of
those digital ones.
Craig:
Wow! Thanks.
Mr.
M: If you need anything else, just ask.
Craig:
Sure, sure. Thank you.
Mr.
M: You’re welcome. No hard feelings?
Craig:
No hard feelings.
Mr.
M: All right, then. (Craig gets out of the car)
Cut
to: Degrassi Cafeteria
Hazel:
It’s gotta be a real date, like a dinner and a movie date.
Paige:
No way.
Spinner:
Yes, way. We want value for our entertainment dollar. Besides we’re not the
ones with the mullet.
JT:
Paige Michalchuk and I will go out this year. It may take a little time, but—
Paige:
Oh, JT.
JT:
Uh, hey, Paige. To what do we owe this pleasure? This honor? This uh…
Paige:
I just wanted to apologize…for the other day when you asked me out. Sorry.
JT:
Oh, ok.
Paige:
Movie and a bite. Your treat.
JT:
Really? Great.
Paige:
Tonight, the mall, 5 P.M. sharp. (She leaves. Tony stares at JT in shock)
Cut
to: Outside
Craig
is talking with Sean as they shoot hoops. Craig shoots + it goes in.
Sean:
Man, you should try out for the school team this year.
Craig:
I’m not really a team sport kinda guy.
Sean:
Didn’t think I was either, but it’s cool. Over here. (Craig gives him the ball.
Sean tries to make a basket, but isn’t really close to making one)
Craig:
Whoa, maybe I should join the team if you’re the star player.
Sean:
Nah, never said I was.
Craig:
I’ll give the Panthers some hope.
Sean:
Ah. (They start to play when Sean hits Craig where his dad hurt him)
Craig:
Ow! Man, this isn’t hockey.
Sean:
Oh, I’m sorry.
Craig:
For what? Being a total idiot?
Sean:
Excuse me?
Craig:
Take it! (Throws the ball to Sean) You need the practice. (Craig leaves)
Sean:
Craig!
Cut
to: Craig in the hall
He
is looking in his book of a picture of Angela. He then picks up the money his
dad gave him)
P.A.:
If you are interested in helping organize the upcoming junior and senior
dances, the social committee wants you…join them in the student activity room
in 15 minutes.
Emma
is walking with a ton of books when someone bumps into her, making her drop her
stuff.
Guy:
Watch where you’re going.
Craig:
Hey! How was the rest of the party?
Emma:
Good, until all the supposed adults started singing ‘80s hits.
Craig:
Sorry I missed it.
Emma:
You shouldn’t have had to.
Craig:
Did Joey talk to you?
Emma:
No, I wasn’t eavesdropping, it just sort of happened. (Sits down next to him)
I’m supposed to pick Ang up from school. Did your dad say you can’t hang with
me too?
Craig:
(Smiles) And hey, how was I to know you were going to go pick up my sister?
(Emma smiles back at him)
Cut
to: Emma + Craig
They
are outside. They are walking.
Craig:
Thanks by the way. For inviting me to the barbecue.
Emma:
It was no big deal.
Craig:
No, no, to me it was. It was really, it was really nice of you to…it was
really…comfortable. (Emma nods as Angela shows up)
Angela:
Craig! (She jumps on his back)
Craig:
What’s up, kid?
Angela:
Can we go to the park?
Emma:
I don’t know, guys. I got a whole chapter of math homework, so the TV’s gonna
help baby-sit.
Angela:
But I want to.
Craig:
I can take her, right?
Angela: Park, park, park!
Craig:
Right? Drop her off on my way home?
Emma:
I don’t know guys.
Craig:
Can you say please?
Angela:
Please, Emma, please? Park, park, park.
Emma:
Just for a little bit, ok?
Cut
to: Park
Angela
+ Craig are running around water, with Angela on Craig’s shoulders.
Craig:
Close your eyes, Ang. You’re flying. Flying far far away from here.
They
go to some grass and Craig takes her off his shoulder.
Craig:
Get up. (She tickles him and then we see where Craig’s dad hurt him) Ow.
Angela:
What is that?
Craig:
Well, um, remember that dinosaur? (She nods) It also likes boys named Craig.
That’s where it bit me.
Angela:
Does it hurt?
Craig:
Yeah. You know what would be great? To go someplace where dinosaur’s can never
ever get to us.
Angela:
Like where?
Craig:
Come on. Come on. (They get up + he grabs her hand) Come on, let’s go. (They
start to run + she laughs)
Cut
to: Outside Emma’s
Emma
is outside doing homework, when Joey shows up.
Joey:
Emma. (She looks up as he gets out of the car) I closed up early today. Where’s
Ang?
Emma:
Um…she’s…
Joey:
She inside with your mom?
Emma:
No, she’s…
Joey:
Emma, where is she?
Emma:
She’s with Craig, ok?
Joey:
You let her go off with him?
Emma:
To the park. It’s only fair since his dad won’t let him.
Joey:
Excuse me?
Emma:
Joey, he’s her brother.
Joey:
And you are just her baby-sitter. So leave the parenting decisions to me. (He
gets back in his car)
Cut
to: The Mall
JT
is waiting for Paige. While he’s waiting, we see he has a bear in his hand.
Then, someone (Paige) wearing a hood on her head + sunglasses taps him on the
shoulder.
JT:
(As she takes her hood + sunglasses off) You are Paige, right?
Paige:
I’m late.
JT:
Thought maybe you stood me up or something. Here, I got you a little present.
(Gives her the bear)
Paige:
Can we go to the movie already? (They go in)
Cut
to: The movie
They
are watching the movie. Paige is looking freaked out about a part of the movie.
JT looks at her, then back at the screen. JT puts his hand near Paige’s, but
she pushes it away. Paige starts to get up, but she sees Spinner + Hazel, who
wave, so she sits down.
Cut
to: The Park
Joey
is looking for Craig + Angela
Joey:
Craig! Angie!
Cut
to: Craig/Angela
They
are buying ice cream.
Ice
Cream Man: Here you go.
Craig:
Thanks. Don’t eat it too fast. (As she licks it, she sees all his money)
Angela:
Is that a million dollars?
Craig:
It’s a lot. But not that much. You remember British Columbia?
Angela
shakes her head “No”.
Craig:
It’s beautiful. The weather’s warm.
Angela:
I don’t remember.
Craig:
You were just a baby. You know, this isn’t a million bucks, but it is enough
to get us there.
Angela:
Together?
Craig:
Let’s go. The bus station’s not far. Come on. (They get up + he takes her hand)
Joey:
Ang! Angie!
Angela:
Daddy! (Runs up to him + hugs him)
Joey:
I was worried. (To Craig) I thought you guys were going to the park.
Craig:
We did. But, uh, Ang got hungry.
Joey:
I’ll take it from here, ok?
Angela:
Craig, can Daddy come too?
Joey:
Come where?
Angela:
On the bus. Craig’s got a million dollars in his pocket.
Craig:
It was pretend. We were just playing.
Angela:
Show him the money!
Craig:
No, no.
Angela:
We’re moving to British Columbia!
Joey:
What are you doing? You think you can just take her + go somewhere with her?
Craig:
No, I- No it was just pretend.
Joey:
Yeah, like that money in your pocket is pretend, right? Just stay away from
Angie, ok? Like your dad said.
Craig:
Joey, I can’t do that.
Joey:
I mean it! (Joey + Angela leave)
Craig:
Bye.
Cut
to: Craig’s
He’s
sitting at the table when his dad comes in.
Mr.
M: Hey kiddo. How come you’re home so early? Everything okay?
Craig:
Yeah. I’m fine. I’m fine, I just, uh, had a long day.
Mr.
M: Well, don’t worry about it. We got Chinese food and a couple of videos, take
it easy tonight. How does that sound?
Craig:
Sure.
Mr.
M: Great. Listen, did you get the camera?
Craig:
Uh…No.
Mr.
M: Why not?
Craig:
Well, the one I really wanted was about a $100.00 more.
Mr.
M: That’s no problem. We’ll go together. Your father’s an understanding
haggler. (The phone rings) Uh, how does tomorrow night sound? Dinner out? (He
picks up the phone) Hello? Joey? What do you want? (Craig leaves + runs up to
his room) Yeah, go ahead. I’m still here. (Craig runs in his room, shuts the
door + locks it, then takes out his phone + calls Sean. As he talks, he packs
some stuff)
Craig:
Sean? Hey. Hey man. Um, I was wondering if you were, uh, were doing anything
tonight. (For a second, it goes to Craig’s Dad coming up the stairs + knocking
on his door)
Mr.
M: Craig?
Craig:
Okay, I’ll be right over. (He hangs up the phone)
Mr.
M: Open this door now.
Craig
throws his stuff out the window, then goes out the window himself.
Cut
to: The Mall
Paige
is sitting at a table with the bear alone, when JT shows up with food.
JT:
Okay. Wanna hear a joke? You got to promise not to get upset or something.
Paige:
As if I’d get upset at a joke.
JT:
What is a cheerleader’s favorite drink? (She looks at him as if to say, “I don’t
know”) Root beer. Get it? Root Beer. Root.
Paige:
I can’t believe you’d make a cheerleading joke to last year’s head cheerleader.
I’ll forgive you, if you answer me this: What’s the difference between a North
Park cheerleader + a bag of trash?
JT:
I don’t know. What?
Paige:
Trash gets taken out more often (He spits out his soda + they both laugh) Better
get that.
JT:
Yeah. (They keep laughing, until Spinner + Hazel show up)
Paige:
Hazel, what are you doing here?
Hazel:
What are you doing? It looks like you’re having fun. (Gives Paige the money)
You’ve more than earned this.
Spinner:
Let’s go. (Hazel nods as if to say “Come on”)
JT:
You got paid to go out with me?
Paige:
Sue me. (She gets up + leaves. JT watches her go. Then he picks up the bear he
gave her that she left behind)
Cut
to: Train Tracks
Sean
+ Craig are walking on them + talking as they walk.
Craig:
Where are your parents? You live with your brother, right?
Sean:
Yeah. Yeah, they’re far away, which is, you know, good.
Craig:
So you and your parents didn’t get along? They hit you or something?
Sean:
No. No, they were too drunk to do much. Total welfare cases. How about your
dad?
Craig:
He’s a surgeon. He fixes people.
Sean:
Surgeon, huh? Is he rich?
Craig:
Yeah, crazy rich. But, his job’s stressful, so um, so we fight. (They sit down)
And I’ve been thinking, I’m gonna go solo. I’ve got the money. I’m thinking
B.C.
Sean:
Are you serious?
Craig:
Yeah, deadly serious. I’m outta here. Tonight.
Sean:
You’re gonna wind up on the streets.
Craig:
Then, come with me. We’ll watch out for each other.
Sean:
Craig, come on. Look, I can’t leave. Look, uh, before you asked me if my
parents hit me, right?
Craig:
Did I? So?
Sean:
I don’t know. Does your dad hit you? (Craig doesn’t answer. Then we see a
skateboard hit the ground + Craig takes off) Man, what’s wrong with you?!
Cut
to: Emma’s
She’s
painting her toenails when Sean shows up.
Sean:
Emma!
Emma:
What are you doing here?
Sean:
It’s about Craig.
Emma:
What? Is everything okay?
Sean:
I don’t think so. (The camera goes up to Emma’s face)
Cut
to: Joey’s
Joey
+ Angela are at the table.
Joey:
Okay this is an easy one. 2 + 2 is…
Angela:
4.
Joey:
Yeah.
Emma:
Joey! Joey! We need to talk to you. It’s about Craig. He said he’s going to
B.C., but you know he’s just gonna end up on the street.
Joey:
Guys, what do you want me to do? I can call his dad again…
Emma:
Joey, his dad is the problem.
Sean:
He beats him.
Joey:
Now wait a minute. Do you know what a serious accusation that is? I can’t go
around accusing the guy of that, all right?
Angela:
Is something wrong with Craig?
Joey:
Not now, honey, ok? This is serious.
Angela:
No, I saw today.
Joey:
No, I know you saw him today, ok?
Angela:
No I saw, all purple. A dinosaur hurts him. He told me.
Joey:
Okay. Sean, why don’t you and I start at the railroad tracks. Emma, could you
please just watch her?
Emma:
Of course. (They leave. Emma puts the bag on the table)
Cut
to: The Railroad tracks
Craig
is walking. As he walks, we see homeless men watching him.
Cut
to: Car
Joey
+ Sean are driving around, trying to find Craig.
Cut
to: Joey’s
Emma
is looking through Craig’s book of pictures of Joey + Angela.
Cut
to: Joey/Sean
Joey
+ Sean: Craig!
Joey:
Where else would he have gone?
Sean:
I have no idea. I’ve only known the guy since Tuesday.
Joey:
All right, let’s keep looking. (They get back in the car)
Cut
to: Joey’s (It goes back and forth between Emma + Joey in the car)
The
phone rings.
Emma:
Hello?
Joey:
Hey, any sign of him?
Emma:
Nothing.
Joey:
Okay, we’re gonna do one more sweep of the area, and if we don’t find him, we’re
gonna go to the police, okay? Um, we may be late.
Emma:
Hold on a sec. (She sees a picture that says, “We miss you, Mommy! It shows Craig’s
mom’s grave) I think there’s one more place you should look.
Cut
to: The Cemetery
Craig
is there, touching his mom’s grave, when Joey + Sean show up.
Joey:
Craig? Craig?
Craig:
What do you want?
Joey:
Hey, whoa, I just wanna help okay?
Craig:
I’m fine!
Joey:
Yeah, right. Look at you. Just calm down and get outta here, okay?
Craig:
Where am I gonna go? Where am I gonna go? Back home, so Dad can…?
Joey:
What? Do what? What does he do to you? He hits you, doesn’t he? Doesn’t he?
Craig:
Yeah, he does. (He starts to cry. He goes to Joey + Joey hugs him as he cries)
Cut
to: The Next Day- Hallway of Degrassi
Paige
is walking to JT. He sees her + starts to walk away.
Paige:
JT, please. Stop. I’m having some residual guilt about Friday night. That
said, I really needed the money.
JT:
Wow, you know what? That really makes me feel a whole lot better.
Paige:
JT, you’re a good date. If you weren’t 5’1” and in a subterranean social
strata, I’d maybe even consider going out again.
JT:
Really?
Paige:
Yes, but no. Sorry, hun. I only date up. Nothing personal.
JT:
Sure, of course. But, um… you know, I would feel better if…
Paige:
If what? Spit it out.
JT:
Call me romantic, but I always imagined my first date ending in a kiss.
Paige:
No way.
JT:
Come on, Paige. You’d be making my dreams come true. (Paige makes sure no one
is looking, then she kisses JT on the cheek.)
Paige:
We’re so even.
JT:
Oh, here. Forgot your bear (She takes the bear + shakes her head as she leaves.
JT smiles)
Cut
to: Craig’s
Craig
is in the car with Joey.
Craig:
I wanna do this alone.
Joey:
Okay. But do it just like we talked about. Go in, say as little as you can, get
you can, go upstairs, get your things, and come out. He knows you’re coming.
And he knows what has to happen. (Craig gets out of the car + goes to the door.
Before he knocks, his dad opens the door. He sees Joey standing there. He
steps aside + lets him in)
Craig:
I’m just gonna get my stuff.
Mr.
M: Craig, just leave it, leave it. Come back when we’ve cooled down. We’ll talk
this thing through.
Craig:
No, no more talking, ok?
Mr.
M: Ok. But you’re breaking my heart, you know that, just like your mother. Just,
Craig. I know I’ve been impatient, but work’s been really stressful. You can’t leave,
Craig. I love you.
Craig:
There are three options, Dad. I can go to Children’s Aid right now, I can go
stay with Joey while we sort this stuff out, or I can come back here, + let you
beat me,
Mr.
M: I don’t beat you. (Craig goes up to his room)
Cut
to: Outside
Craig
comes outside with his stuff. He puts his stuff to the car. Joey goes up to
Craig’s Dad. Then, Joey goes to the car. It goes to the hood and the car door shutting.
Then, Craig + Joey drive away. Craig looks back, watching his dad get farther +
farther away.
End
Credits