Manny is attracted to Chester, a new guy at school, and soon wonders if Spinner is the right guy for her. Meanwhile, Paige tries to get partnered up with Mr. Oleander, and it seems he's also interested in her.
At the Dot, Spinner is working, Manny is at the counter Spinner: I will be right back. Right after I get this. The new manager is a battle axe. I need to boost turnover or else... Manny: Sweat on you, kind of cute. You sweating on food service items, a little less cute. (Wipes his face with a napkin) All better. (Spinner leans in and kisses her and Manny breaks away.) Manny: Oh my god. This is my favorite song ever! Spinner: Oh my god. My ears are bleeding. Manny: Why am I your friend? Spinner: Friend? Uh, you girlfriend. Me boyfriend. You make me bathe daily. Me make you go camping. Now I know, I know we're not official but we should be so what do you say? Say yes! In the hallway Manny: For science you're gonna have Ms. Hatzilakos and for math Mr. Armstrong. Math is chafe. I hate it. Chester: So is the royal tour standard Degrassi procedure or is it just cause of the shooting? Manny: The shooting is not what our school's about so I guess the welcoming committee is just me trying to show people that there's other stuff. The cafeteria is next. Tasty burritos! Mr. Simpson: (On the PA system) Please excuse the interruption. Would Paige Michalchuk and Marco Del Rossi please report to the principals office. Manny: This is Craig Manning from grade 11. This is Chester's first day. Craig: Oh cool. Welcome. Could I talk to you for a second? Manny: Um actually I'm just... Chester: This way to los burritos? Manny: Yeah... Craig: So a lot has been going on in my head lately, including thinking about last year. Manny: Craig, it's okay. Craig: No it's not okay. I made a lot of mistakes since coming here, but you were probably the biggest. (She starts walking away and he stops her) I mean if I could go back in time I would have stopped that night. Saved us both a lot of pain. Manny: That's all you think it was? A lot of pain? Gee thanks for your apology, but I'm fine! Outside the principal's office Paige: Mademoiselle spirit squad, Mr. Pres that's why we were called down. Marco: Yeah but what if it's not?! What if we've done something bad? Will it go on my record?! Paige! Will it cost me getting into the school of my choice?! Paige: It's gonna cost you a hand-shaped welt if you don't calm down. Manny, Hun what are you up to? Manny: I'm just going to math unfortunately. Paige: Well because I'm so nice you can take my Raditch meeting instead ok?! Manny: Raditch? I'm actually really... (Paige walks away.) Manny: Um sometimes I so hate that girl. In the hallway Paige: Uh left side, smidge low. Don't they teach displays at teacher school? Matt: Yeah it's my minor. Paige: Social faux pas uh it's not really me, which is why showing up at the bar that night, it makes me a complete dork. Matt: Yeah well, dork with a lot of guts. That's a pretty good fake ID. Paige: Yeah I uh know the right people. So uh...Charlie. Pretty. Great sense of humour. Total package. Matt: Yeah and now she's uh totally my past. We broke up. Not because of us. Not that there uh, not that there is an us. Charlie and I were just not working out. Paige: You're what? My brother's age? A year older than that? He's dating Marco. Matt: He's not Marco's teacher. Paige: Well you're not mine. Not really. Mr. Simpson: Paige, class isn't quite the same without you talking to Hazel so... Back at the principal's office Mr. Raditch: If you're waiting for the principal and I assume you are, I'm not the principal you're waiting for. She's inside. Manny: Is that like a riddle sir?!? Mr. Raditch: No. It's like the board has assigned me to another school. (He leaves angry) Ms. Hatzilakos: Surprise, surprise! Marco: Woah you're our new principal? Ms. Hatzilakos: Yes I am. For the time being. So where's Paige? Manny: I'm Paige, for the time being! Ms. Hatzilakos: Alright. So, the board has done their part in helping everyone deal with the shooting and now it's our turn. We need to bring school spirit back. Manny: What about the school play? Ms. Hatzilakos: Ah that's my next meeting. With JT and Liberty, I'm gonna green light their project! Marco: This is great! For so many reasons! Manny: Marco thought we were in trouble. Marco: Shut up Manny. Ms. Hatzilakos: No. You're not in trouble at all. In fact we need some more great ideas. When I say 'we', I mean you two. In the hallway Manny: So she wants us to organize this huge event to raise school spirit. Isn't that amazing? Emma: Yeah that's cool. Manny: I need ideas Emma please help me. Now,please! Emma: I'm sure you'll think of something. (Emma walks away and Manny looks kind of hurt, then Spinner comes up behind her with a stuffed llama.) Spinner: Baa. Baa. Well hi I'm Lala Llama from fluffy fluff collections. Manny: It's so cute. Spinner: Cool. Um, so about what I asked you yesterday... Manny: We're having fun right? So why do we have to go and make it all official? Spinner: 'Cause that's what couples do. Manny: Ooh yikes I so have to run, but thanks for the llama! (Blows him a kiss as she walks away) Outside the school Marco: Alright so what do you got? Hit me! Manny: Um... I'm thinking fun fair and fieldtrip! Marco: What?! No come on that's too junior high. Manny: You just want a dance. Admit it! Chester: Everybody likes a dance. The young, the old. My ex-school had this great dance this one time. It was a Cupid theme. Everybody paired off by computer. Marco: Electronic ice-breaking. Nice. Chester: The idea's yours if you want it...of course it'll cost you a free ticket and a dance... (He walks away smiling at her) Marco: You know I think he was talking to you! In school, Manny is talking on the TV Manny: And this Friday we're having a major dance. Hold on to your hearts as cupid has his way. Computer's will be set up around the school. Answer a few questions and when you arrive at the dance your love match will be waiting! In Yoga class Marco: Mr. Oleander's a teacher Paige. Paige: Thanks Marco, I didn't realize that. Marco: Well you keep talking about him like he's some hot 12th grader or something. Paige: No he's a big baby who won't take the next step. Won't even crawl towards it. Ow leg cramp. Marco: Ow. Wise decision. Paige: It's not a decision. I can't turn off how I feel. Fine it's not conventional, but I thought you of all people would understand. Marco: What do you want me to do? Paige: Be on my side for starters. Ms. Kwan: Namaste, yogis and yogini's. Paige: Um Ms. Kwan this is Mr. Oleanders Ashtanga class. Ms. Kwan: Not anymore. With his workload, yoga was too much of a commitment. In the computer lab Chester: So you and Marco have passwords. You can access the program before the dance and generate your results. Manny: Wow you make it sound cool. Chester: Well basically you plug in a name, then you answer fields like favorite superhero. Manny: Does Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls count? Chester: No. How about favorite movie? Manny: Ooh definitely Honey. Chester: Boyfriend's name? Manny: I don't have one. Nothing serious anyway. So why don't you put in your name? Just for fun. Chester: Okay. (The screen shows they're compatible) Compatible...even if we are the only two people in the program. (Spinner sees the two of them looking close and knocks on the door.) Manny: Thanks Chester. It's gonna be amazing. I'll make sure that Marco gets his password. Outside Spinner: Banana sandwich for your thoughts? Not about that kid are they? Manny: Who Chester? No. No. I'm just distracted lately 'cause I'm organizing this entire dance. Spinner: With Marco, who I've spoken to oh I don't know eight times today. Manny: Look, I'm sorry. Tomorrow every single dance is yours. You'll get sick of all the attention. Spinner: I work tomorrow night. Manny: So? Ask for it off. Say you're sick or something. Spinner: I can't! Grim Reaper will fire me. Manny: My own boyfriend can't make it to my dance! Spinner: Boyfriend? Funny I thought we were just dating. Manny: You don't want me to be your girlfriend. You just think it's what couples do and you're not gonna convince me with a stupid stuffed llama for ten year olds. Craig gave me one two years ago. Spinner: What are you talking about? Manny: If you can't commit to a simple dance, how can you commit to me? Spinner: Manny! In the auditorium Mr. Raditch: I love Degrassi. It's been such an important part of my life, but all good things must come to an end. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that are set out before me, as does your new acting principal Ms. Hatzilakos. Ms. Hatzilakos: Thank you Mr. Raditch. And thank you for your many years of dedicated service to this school and students. (She keeps talking as it cuts to Marco and Manny) Marco: You dumped Spin because of a dance?! Manny: I didn't dump Spin because we were never going out. Marco: He's heartbroken. You know that right? Manny: So am I. It wasn't working out and we need to move on. Marco: Why? Ms. Hatzilakos: Marco? The um present? Marco: Yeah. Mr. Raditch: Thank you. Thanks. Marco: This is on behalf of all the students here at Degrassi, Mr. Raditch. We're gonna miss you. Mr. Raditch: Thank you. Thanks. (Everyone's clapping) [SCENE_BREAK] In the computer lab (Manny sees that she is paired with Danny and Chester is paired with Darcy so she changes her answers to match Chester's.) At the dance Manny: I have to go home and change so where's my true love-a-gram. (Marco hands her the sheet) Danny?! Danny: Oh Manuella! Manny: I used to baby-sit you. Danny: So let's take it to the next level! Manny: I was supposed to get Chester. (She hits Marco on the shoulder) Marco: First of all, ow! And second, the computer decides Manny. Not you. Manny: (Sees Chester and Darcy dancing) Why would she do this to me?! Marco: Why would you do this to Spin? Manny: Excuse me?! Marco: He loves you okay?! And I know you care about him so stop being afraid of what happened last year with Craig and just take a chance! You needed to hear it from someone. Manny: And you need to get over yourself! (Walks over to Chester and Darcy.) Manny: Hey! Congrats on the kismet. Darcy: Um, hey Manny. Manny: Hey. So Chester I owe you. Your theme...You wanna dance? Chester: You're right. Darcy: I'm just gonna get a bag of chips. Do you want anything Chester? Chester: No I'm fine as is. (Manny and Chester start dancing.) Back at the entrance of the dance Paige: Partner me, Del Rossi. Matt: So who's the lucky guy? Paige: Isn't that odd. It's you! And uh, who did you get Mr. O? Matt: I'm not a student. I didn't participate Paige. (He walks away) Paige: What do I do?! Marco: Don't ask me. As of now Paige, you're fresh out of Marco's favors. Back in the dance (Spinner comes up behind Manny and hugs her.) Spinner: I was at the Dot and I thought I can clear plates anywhere, but where do I order me another Manny? Manny: I told you... Spinner: I know, I know. I should have taken the night off, plus given you a real reason why I want us to be official. I want you to be my girlfriend because we have fun, because you make me happy and I want you to be my girlfriend because I can't imagine it any other way. Manny: You're on the rebound. Spinner: That doesn't mean anything. Manny: It means everything! Rebounds never work out so we end it now before either of us get hurt. Chester: I thought you'd want the pink pop. Spinner: She doesn't know what she wants. (Spinner walks away and Manny & Chester are dancing when her song comes on.) Manny: Do you love this song?! I love it. Chester: It's a bit Britney, but uh sure. (Manny starts busting a move...really badly (lol) and everyone starts laughing at her.) Chester: Let's go get some air or something! Manny: Okay as soon as this song ends! (She keeps dancing) Chester: I'm gonna go now. Uh meet me in the hall with the stripes. Ms. Hatzilakos: There you are! Thanks for all your work tonight. Such a success! In the hallway Matt: Why are you acting like this? Paige: Why do you care? You're only my teacher remember! Matt: If you're gonna behave like this... Paige: What you'll give me a detention?! Matt: Stop trying to provoke me Paige. Paige: Stop acting like a jealous boyfriend. You either like me or you don't! (He leans in to kiss her and Manny interrupts them.) Manny: I'm sorry. Sorry for... (He walks away.) Paige: Matt! In another hallway Chester: Manny. There you are. Look I'm sorry about the dance floor. Everyone was watching and- Manny: So? Chester: I don't know. I get embarrassed. Manny: I'm sorry for being embarrassing. Chester: No I didn't mean that. Can we just start again? (He kisses her and she pulls back) Manny: What am I doing? Chester: It's okay. Let's just go back to the dance. Manny: I'm sorry Chester. Chester: It's 'cause I'm the new kid on the block? Manny: No. No. You're a nice guy. It's just... I have a boyfriend. Chester: Welcome to Degrassi. Outside Paige: Matt! Matt: Go home Paige. You've already caused enough damage tonight. Paige: I'm sorry. Matt: No you know I'm sorry... I shouldn't have been... Paige: We were both there and I understand if you can't do this. (Matt leans in and kisses her.) Paige: Matt... Matt: Okay. Well we can't get caught. Not again. But we have to meet off school grounds. Paige: Like this bus stop. It's technically city property and at Degrassi we're totally normal. Matt: Totally. Till you turn... Paige: It's not so long at all. Outside the Dot Manny: You were wrong earlier when you said I didn't know what I wanted. Spinner: Okay. Manny: Last year with Craig, what he did to me and how he treated me, it hurt. So much. So what I want is to never ever feel that way again. Spinner: Okay. Manny: You have to promise me, promise me that you'll never ever break my heart. Spinner: Okay? Manny: No, not okay Spin. Promise me. Spinner: I promise. I will never hurt you. Manny: Yes. (They kiss.) Scenes for next week JT: Three beauties. Three beauties! Emma! (Emma is backstage and Jay is rubbing her shoulder/arm) Emma: (on stage) Sorry! We are ravenous- Emma: (to the camera) The play's the thing, but for me, the real drama is backstage. Spike: Stop letting friends over, no dates. Voiceover: In the aftermath of the shooting. Spike: Are you okay? Voiceover: Emma's found herself in a dark place. Emma: What's in the van?! Jay: (fastening a bracelet around Emma's wrist in the van) Hey every player gets a prize. (Emma is shown leaving the van and running away.)
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