Music plays, Spinner is running down the soccer field and kicks the ball
into the net, referee blows a whistle and you hear screams and clapping.
Score: 3 to 2. Paige is mesmerized by a member of the rival team, background
noise fades and you hear Paige’s breathing echoed.

Spirit Squad: 5,6,7,8, What do you know? We kicked their butts, and we’re
proud to show! Woo!

Spinner: Good game.

Hazel: Can you believe Spinner scored the winning goal!? Paige? Paige?

[Credits play]

Dean jogs past Hazel & Paige to the bus

Hazel: It ain’t never gunna happen.

Paige: Ain’t never? That’s a double negative. You are a double negative, and
you’re raining on my love parade.

Spinner: (running up to the girls and then walking with them) Hey

Paige: Spinner hey.

Hazel: You were totally amazing out there. See, double positive.

Spinner: So you saw me win the game?

Paige: (watching Dean get on the bus) Um hmm, you were… great.

Spinner: (Dean looks over at Paige) So Saturday, do you wanna hang out with
Degrassi’s new MVP? (Walking backwards) Maybe a… movie?

Paige: (stopping & finally looking away from Dean) Saturday? Right, um, I
was gunna work on my M.I. project.

Spinner: Oh, uh couldn’t you do that Sunday?

Paige: Um… sure. But Spinner, nothing gory ok? No cops, no aliens, no
psychos with masks.

Spinner: Ok, I promise. Chick flick, all the way. (He runs to the dressing
room)

Hazel: He’s so in love with you.

Paige: What are you talking about? We’ve done stuff together before.

Hazel: Not like this. Spinner. Chick Flick.

Paige: So what? Anyway I’m looking to date up this year remember?

Hazel: I don’t care what you say, Spinner’s got a crush.

Paige: Spinner and I are JUST friends.

[In the locker room]

Jimmy: I knew you were more than friends.

Spinner: (Jumping on the bench) I am a winner on the field and with the
ladies! I couldn’t have picked a better day to ask her out.

Jimmy: Paige is the coolest girl in grade 9, you are aware of that?

Spinner: Of course.

Jimmy: You’re the man these days. But- the stakes are still high. Plans?

Spinner: I’m going with the movie option. Classic, but casual.

Jimmy: That’s not bad… but you’ve got to rent. Ok? Empty rec room,
comfortable couch… (Jimmy makes hand motions and Spinner nods & says “Ah…”)
You gotta lead the horse to water my friend. You can’t make her drink, but
you can make her thirsty.

The whole team starts spraying their water on Spinner, Scene changed to
Hazel & Paige outside by the buses. Dean is walking on the bus behind
another team mate.

Paige: He’s handsome, he’s mature-

Hazel: And he’s totally leaving. Paige you’re life is calling.

Paige: And I am definitely going to answer.

Paige walks over to the bus and knocks on the window at Dean’s seat.

Paige: I uh, just wanted to say hi. (She puts her arm out to shake hands
with Dean) Paige Michalchuk.

Dean: (Shaking her hand) Let me guess. Cheerleader.

Paige: Head cheerleader. But, uh, we call it spirit squad.

Dean: (Shaking her hand again) Hey spirit, I’m Dean.

Paige: I know. (She looks around wondering why she said that) I mean uh,
you’re the competition. Know your enemy and all that right?

Dean: You guys wanna come to a party tomorrow night? Help us… I don’t know,
celebrate defeat? (The bus starts to pull out while Dean hangs out the
window)

Paige: I don’t know. Where?

Dean: 122 East Pate. Anytime after 7.

The bus turns the corner and Hazel & Paige let out a girly scream.

****Paige: He’ll be so sweet to let me know where**** (not sure what Paige
says)

Scene changes to inside of Degrassi. Toby opens his & Jt’s locker and
massive amounts of trash falls out.

Toby: Jt!

JT: (Taking off his mascot head) You called? Whoa buddy, deodorant is your
friend.

Toby: (Holding up a green molded bag) It’s your lunch. From last week!

JT: (Throwing it away) Hmm, from solid to liquid in seven days. Fascinating.
Oh my clown wig! (He puts it on) The possibilities! (Toby starts choking
him) AH! Humane society!

Toby: We’re not animals we’re humans beings and this is discusting!

JT: It’s a man cave.

Toby: It’s… it’s a toxic dump! I can’t believe I volunteered to be your
locker mate.

JT: Hey, share a locker, do something for Degrassi, Raditch our friend.

Toby: If you want us to stay friends, you’ll clean this up.

Scene changes to Paige & Hazel who are window shopping. There is a pair of
shoes in the display of a store with stiletto heels.

Hazel: They’re like 6 feet off the ground. Forget it. Trust me, we’re good.

Hazel starts pulling a pouting Paige away from the window when Paige’s cell
phone rings & she takes it out of her purse.

Paige: It’s Spinner.

Hazel: You did cancel for tonight right? (Paige shakes her head) You have to
cancel.

Paige: (While texting) Spinner, sorry to bail. Gramma in hospital. Xox –

Paige. (She hits send and throws the phone back in her purse) There, we’re
good. Look, I know what I want, and I want those shoes!

Camera zooms in on the shoes and then the scene changes to Spinner & Jimmy
in the movie store.

Spinner: Ok, we’ve got “Tender Emotions”, “Love & Stardust”, “Breakfast in
the Sun”…

Jimmy: Dude, it’s a date, not a marathon.

Spinner: Ok, I just need some choices. Ooo oh oh! Food! Glorious food!
Doritoes- (his phone rings) Oh, um, cheetoes and pretzels. Hey, it’s from
Paige! (He starts to read the message)

Jimmy: (Mockingly) Dear Spinner God, ever since you scored the winning goal
I-

Spinner: Dude, it’s not funny. Her grandmother’s in the hospital. She’s
canceling.

Jimmy: Don’t worry about it partner. I’ve got an alternative. You trust me,
ok?

Jimmy starts putting the food back while Spinner looks hurt. Scene changes
to show Paige and Hazel arriving at the party dressed up. The girls reach
the door, and Paige rings the doorbell. Paige breathes deep and looks
around.

Hazel: Paige, you look great. Relax.

Dean opens the door as Paige turns back around

Paige: Hi Dean.

Dean: Spirit. Friend… Come on in.

Inside of the house

Dean: So you decided to show up after all.

Paige: Yea well after your tragic loss, I figured you could use all the
cheerin’ up you could get.

Dean: Really, and uh- Edwardo where you been man?! (Dean walks away)

Hazel: We are totally overdressed.

Paige: We DO stand out, but that’s good. All we need is the attitude to back
it up. Watch this.

Paige walks over to where Dean and a few of his friends are talking.

Girl: He’s intense. That electro-slash stuff he does with Lucky.

Dean: And W is always complete genius.

Paige: Oh, yea, he’s great. I pretty well love all electro-slash.

Everybody gets silent and lets out awkward glances

Paige: Dean, are you a big techno fan? I’d love to know what you think.

Dean: Sure, but how about a drink first?

Paige: Please, I am completely parched. (Dean leaves)

Girl: Hey, you might just wanna chill, ok.

Paige: Excuse me?

Girl: Just, he’s a little old for you.
Paige: And you’re a little jealous.

The girl leaves as Dean comes back and hands Paige a drink

Dean: Hey Spirit, everything cool?

Paige: Perfect.

Paige takes a sip of the drink and coughs a bit realizing that its alchohol.
She smiles and continues drinking. Scene changes to Jt’s kitchen where Jt
has many items in a large mixing bowl.

Jt: It’s all about the right combination of tastes. I’ve yet to discover the
perfect match.

Toby: Marshmallows? In KB?

Jt: Just living life on the edge. So I’ve been processing what you said
yesterday and I’ve decided to do my very best to respect your needs when it
comes to our locker. Cheese flavoured corn snack? No?... And while some
would say that clean freaks like yourself are totally annoying, you’re my
friend and I plan to keep it that way. Now… mmmm... want some?

Scene changes back to the party – now outside. Paige is sitting on the porch
railing and Dean is leaning against the wall, drink still in his hand. Hazel
is standing a few feet away.

Dean: The whole squad was great, but you totally stood out.

Paige: I did? What are you looking at?

Dean: Your eyes. Are they green or blue?

Paige: It depends on the light.

Dean: Most amazing coloured eyes I’ve ever seen. They’re very beautiful.

Paige smiles and blushes a bit. Hazel sees Spinner and Jimmy at the end of
the drive way and taps Paige on the arm. She turns and answers angrily.

Paige: Yes?

Hazel: (She points over to Jimmy & Spinner) Let’s just go ok?

Paige: No way, I’m THIS close! Dean, um… it’s so loud out here, do you think
we could go someplace a little more private. (Dean puts down his drink and
leads her inside) After you.

Inside of the house, Dean is guiding Paige from behind her, hugging her
waist

Dean: (Whispering in Paige’s ear) You are so cute. I think my friend’s room
should be quiet.

Paige nods in agreement and Dean takes her hand and leads her up the stairs.
When they get to the room, Paige turns on the lights, but Dean immediately
turns them off.

Dean: I kinda like it dark.
Paige: (Giggling) But I can’t see anything. Ow.
Dean: There’s the bed, there’s the door, and here’s the party.

Paige and Dean stop in front of the window.

Paige: Why are we whispering?

Dean: Cause my friends are Neanderthals, so we don’t want them to hear us.

Right? Ok?

Paige: Ok.

They kiss for a few moments

Dean: You are so adorable.

Paige: I am?

Dean: Yeah. Come here.

Dean lightly tosses her down on the bed.

Dean: Is this ok?

Paige: (wiggling a bit) No… yea. (Dean starts to kiss her again, now down
her neck) Just take it slow ok? (He starts to get rough and lower on her
chest) Dean, I said slow!

Dean sits up and pulls a condom out of his pocket

Paige: What are you doing? I don’t think so!

Dean shakes his head at her and pushes her back down on the bed with one
arm, Music starts to play.

Paige: Dean! I said no! (The camera moves to the window, Paige sounds like
she is about to cry) Stop. Please.

The following Monday at school. Paige is sitting alone on the bleachers
before school starts. She is hearing the conversation her and Dean had right
before he raped her. The bell rings and she starts walking toward the
school. Paige is now at her locker when Hazel comes up and pokes Paige’s
stomach surprising her.

Paige: (letting out a gasp) Hazel! Give me a heart attack why don’t you?
Hazel: It was a joke. What’s wrong with you?
Paige: Nothing.

Terri runs up excited

Terri: Ok, what’s the big news?! Does it have to do with… DEAN!?

Paige: Maybe…

Hazel: Please, they went up stairs.

Terri: Upstairs? Like alone?

Hazel: Uh, what do you think Terr?

Terri: So you did?

Paige: (Smiling) Yea, we did.

Jimmy turns around from his locker having heard the whole conversation. The
next scene is the 9th graders in M.I.

Mr. Simpson: Ok, the vannen-nal project. Now please tell me you remember me
assigning this last week. Today we’re gunna look at first drafts, text only.

Mr. Simpson walks by Paige’s desk and sees that she has nothing on her
screen.

Mr. Simpson: That’s a pretty distinct desk save Paige. Text. Sometimes
involves the odd word.
Paige: I worked all weekend… but since I’m such a dork, I forgot to e-mail
it to my school account. (Mr. Simpson seems to not believe her) It was so
fascinating. Did you know pharaoh princesses made lipstick out of iron
oxide?

Mr. Simpson: Hmm, sounds toxic.

Paige: Lead eye liner, hello.

Mr. Simpson: No wonder they’re all dead. Tomorrow ok? (Paige nods her head
and Mr. S walks away)

Hazel: (Whispering) Someone’s in love.

Paige: Please, I’m not in love. Or… Dean’s not. He hasn’t called.

Hazel: So, he will.

Paige: He would have by now.

Hazel: Girl, give him time.

Paige: Hazel, you don’t understand. He didn’t just kiss me, we…

Hazel: (Shocked; still whispering) What! Paige? You didn’t? You did! You did
it with Dean!

Hazel has a look of pure amazement on her face while Paige nods and
semi-smiles.

Mr. Simpson: Paige! Hazel! Your assignments.

Paige starts typing at her keyboard and Hazel sits for a moment, still
shocked. The scene changes to Toby at his & Jt’s locker as Jt is walking up.
Toby is cutting a piece of caution type tape that he put in the now clean
locker.

Jt: What are you doing?

Toby: Oh well, you snooze, you loose. What does THIS say to you?

Jt: Severe mental illness.

Toby: It says boundaries Jt. Boundaries.

Jt: Why do you get to decide what MY boundaries are?

Toby: Because you have none! (While pointing) My side, your side. From now
on, you will follow my rules. It’s my way or the highway.

Toby takes a folder out from his half of the locker causing the sleeve of
his sweatshirt to fall over to Jt’s side. Jt looks at it and then takes a
pair of scissors from Toby’s “utensils” organizer.

Jt: (While cutting the sleeve, imitating Toby) My way, or the highway.

Jt kicks the piece of the sleeve into the nearby trash can. Scene changes to
Spinner & Jimmy who are walking from inside of the school to the picnic
table out front.

Spinner: Ok, so I was thinking Star Wars at the cinnesphere. Ok, Paige is
gunna freak. (They sit down and Jimmy has a worried look on his face) What?
Star wars is lame?

Jimmy: No, it’s just… I’d cool it on the Paige fire. She’s busy man, I mean
she’s got media immersion, she’s got the spirit squad-

Spinner: What are you saying?

Jimmy: Nothing, forget. I just heard… stuff. (Spinner motions for Jimmy to
go on) She hooked up.

Spinner: What are you talking about?

Jimmy: That party we went to. She was there.

Spinner: No, no, no. Her gramma, her gramma was sick. I got—I got the… I- I
didn’t see her there.

Jimmy: Yea, um that’s cause she was upstairs. With Dean. From- from Bardell.

Spinner looks away hurt while Jimmy pats him on the shoulder nudging him a
bit. The scene changed to Mrs. Kwan’s class. Paige and Hazel are talking,
Spinner is sitting in the row behind them listening.

Mrs. Kwan: Please take out your novels. As you read quietly, I’ll take a
look at your journals.

Hazel: (Whispering) How can you even concentrate? This is VERY big news you
know.

Paige: It’s not news, ok.

Hazel: Well, how’d you know it was right?

Paige: It’s not like I planned it.

Mrs. Kwan: Ladies.

Hazel: Was it totally romantic?

Paige: Can we talk about this later? Please. I’m trying to read.

Hazel: Come on Paige, give me something. I’m dying here!

Paige: I’ll switch seats if you don’t SHUT UP. Ok?

Paige continues to read, Hazel has a surprised look on her face and then she
starts reading too. The camera shows Spinner who is upset because he thinks
that Jimmy told him the truth. Scene changes to Paige walking alone in the
hallway looking down at the ground. She walks past Spinner without seeing
him and he turns around.

Spinner: Paige!

Paige: (Turning to see Spinner) Oh, hey Spin.

Spinner: How’s your gramma?

Paige: (Turning once more) What?

Spinner: You know your grammar. The one that was sick on Saturday night.
Paige: Oh, she’s ok thanks.

Spinner: Yea, and Dean? How’s he doing? (Paige stops and turns around) I
know what happened, ok.

Paige: (Getting upset) Yea, were you in the room with me? Cause I don’t
think you were!

She turns to leave but Spinner grabs her elbow

Spinner: You lied to me.

Paige: Don’t touch me! Don’t you EVER touch me!

Spinner: (Yelling) Why not? Everybody else does!

Paige slaps Spinner and turns straight into the girl’s washroom on her right
while Spinner looks around shocked. Scene changes to Jt & Toby’s locker;
Toby opens it and looks around for his sweater sleeve.

Toby: (Realizing) Jt!

Jt: (Sitting nearby) What?

Toby: You ruined my sweatshirt!

Jt: It was in MY space! YOU threw my stuff on the floor!

Toby: It was discusting!

Jt: It wasn’t your property! (Jt & Toby start fighting; Mr. Raditch walks
up)

Mr. Raditch: Uh boys, what seems to be the problem here?

In the girls washroom, Paige is crouching in one of the stalls crying when
Hazel comes in

Hazel: Paige? Paige? I just saw Spinner. He was completely out of line.
Paige: It wasn’t what I thought, you know. First time… kinda hoped it’d be
beautiful or something. I’m so stupid.

Hazel: You’re not stupid.

Paige: (Coming out of the stall) Those shoe’s! I wanted it to work! I wanted
him to wanna be with me.

Hazel: He did.

Paige: Yea, sure.

Hazel: He’ll call you. You don’t have to get so upset.

Paige: (Almost crying again) I didn’t even want to do it Hazel! I said no
over and over again!

Hazel: (Worried) You said no? (Paige nods and lets out a few tears) And he
didn’t listen?

Paige: (Crying again) He just pushed me down! Harder. He didn’t stop! He
wouldn’t stop!

Hazel: Paige… hunny. (She puts her hand on Paige’s shoulder but Paige shrugs
it off) If you said no… that’s rape.

Paige: No! (She cries even harder now repeating no a couple of times)

Scene changes to Jt & Toby sitting on a bench in the hallway with Mr.
Raditch standing in front of them.

Mr. Raditch: Now boys, I want you to know that I appreciate what you’re
doing for Degrassi by volunteering to share, but you two are stuck together.
So I want you to remember the 3 c’s. What are they again?

Jt & Toby: (Bored & unenthusiastic) Cohabitation requires coordinated
cooperation.

Mr. Raditch: Excellent, very good. So, get along. End of story. (He leaves)

Jt: My parent’s are gunna kill me for doing this, but…

He tucks his arm into his shirt and offers his sleeve to Toby who in return
cuts it. The shake hands and then the scene changes to Paige and Hazel
outside of the school. Paige is far ahead of Hazel who is trying to catch
up.

Hazel: Paige! Hey wait up! Paige! Whatever happened to going to the doctor
after school?

Paige: (Angry) Why would I?

Hazel: I don’t know, to check on STD’s, pregnancy.

Paige: He wore a condom. Safe sex, all the way. I’m fine.

Hazel: What Dean did is illegal! You know that right?

Paige: (Stopping and turning around) Yea, and what about what I did?

Hazel: (Confused) You didn’t do anything.

Paige: (Yelling) Yea, so I didn’t dress like a slut? I didn’t drink? I
didn’t come on to him in front of the WHOLE party?

Hazel: Paige…

Paige: I guess I didn’t ask him to go upstairs either.

Hazel: You said no.

Paige: It doesn’t matter! (She turns and starts walking away again; Hazel
follows)

Hazel: It does matter! Paige, you have to tell someone!

Paige: No I don’t! I can deal with it.

Hazel: Paige, you were raped!

Paige: (Turning around once more) Look, MY business, MY problem! I’m fine!

Paige storms off as Hazel stands where she is looking worried. [End]