Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015): Season 5, Episode 19 - High Fidelity: Part 2 - full transcript

It's approaching graduation, a time for moving on for some. Both Ashley and Craig return to Degrassi from London and Vancouver respectively to visit with old friends and perhaps return to school the following year. Jimmy is not one who will be moving on from Degrassi just yet as his time away from school, despite his hard work, has left him a few credits short from graduating with his class. He is still feeling sorry for himself being in a wheelchair, but encouragement from friend Ashley may help. Her first words of encouragement fall flat however. Jimmy likes Ellie and Ashley believes that Ellie likes Jimmy based on some comments she's made. Based on this information from Ashley, Jimmy tells Ellie that he wants to take their friendship to the next level. However it is not Jimmy that Ellie has relationship feelings for, but Craig. Jimmy is feeling unattractive in his wheelchair, but a passionate kiss from Ashley bolsters his confidence, not only with himself but with his lot in life. From this, he buries the hatchet with Spinner. Spinner is having relationship issues of his own. The kiss with Paige has left him a bit confused, but Darcy asks him to take her back, which he does. This return to Darcy leaves Spinner the task of telling Paige that nothing beyond that kiss can happen, however before he can do so, another tender moment with Paige leads to going all the way. Spinner really has to make some decisions and text messages Marco what happened with Paige and asks for advice. However his decisions are made for him as Paige is moving on from Degrassi post-graduation which does not include Spinner, and Darcy sees the text messages which leads to her dumping Spinner. His renewed friendship with Jimmy makes Spinner realize that he needs to take what he wants out of life and runs after Darcy before she leaves for Bible camp for the summer. Although she doesn't trust him since he broke his purification vows so easily, the last glance back before she gets on the bus leaves him with some hope.

- Okay, so... then the red lights,
they come up,

hitting Darcy stage left.

- Got it. Red lights, Paige left.

Red light, Darcy lef--
I'm sorry.

My-my mind is just preoccupied
this morning.

- What? Hot date
with Darcy last night,

after that bizarre

yet strangely moving
re-virginizing ceremony?

- Depends.
Would you define ''hot date''

as brutal fight and break up?

- No, I wouldn't.



You okay?

- Last night, after the break up...

I kissed somebody.

Somebody who wasn't Darcy.

- Hey, guys.

- Hey, Stage.
Paige...

- Uh, hon, I'd think you'd know
my name by now.

I mean, really.

- Of course I know your name, Paige.

I know tons about you.
I know your birthday,

I know your favourite food,
I know- ooph!

(hard impact)

- Take it from someone
who knows, Spin.

Toking before school
ends in tragedy.



- Hey! It wasn't you and Paige,
was it?

- Darcy?

- Take me back.

I'm sorry for being
such a jealous freak,

but I'm over it.

(whistles)
- Woo-hoo!

- Just consider it.

Consider me.

(exhales)

Whatever it takes

I know I can make it through

If I hold out

I know I can make it through

Be the best

Be the best I can

And I say to you

Whatever it takes

I know I can make it

I know I can make it

I know I can make it through

- So if you and Alex want to,

a bunch of girls
are going for fondue.

- Nice of you to ask,

but uh, Alex isn't so ''fond-ue''
of me.

- We broke up.
- Paige...

- It's okay.
I mean, I care about her tons,

but we were so not right.

Besides, last night, I um...

I might've made out with Spinner...

a little bit.
- Spinner?

But I just got used to you
being a lesbian!

- This isn't about you,
it's about me.

And right now I'm about
being free to date

who I want to date - girl or boy.

Yearbook, Toby?

And BTW,

what you hear at yearbook table?
Stays at yearbook table.

- Just so you know,
I totally support your freedom

to date whomever.

And BTW,

I'm totally available.

(mouths ''call me'')

(laughs)

- You gotta be kidding me.

The ghost of Ashley Kerwin!

How you doin'?

- I'm no ghost.
I'm the real thing!

You look great.
- So you're here.

Ah, did you finally
get tired of London or...?

- I could never get tired of London.

Mm, you know, but I got tired
of missing home.

Tried some schools there, but
couldn't find anything quite like this.

- Yeah, guess it's,
it's kinda hard to find

a school with...

such a unique combo of shootings

and gonorrhea outbreaks.

(laughs)

- Okay, yeah, some bad
stuff's happened here.

But there's some good
people here too,

like Jimmy Brooks.
- Oh, well, thank you very much.

But don't get used to him

because I'm gonna be
outtie next year,

hopefully.
- Mm, that's too bad.

I was kinda hoping we could
be classmates again.

I was talking to Ms. Hatzilakos

about maybe coming back
next year.

- Ms. Kerwin's back in town.
Hey!

Hey, Jimmy, she's all yours.

- Okay. Um, we gotta catch up later.
Okay?

- So, I have to congratulate you,
Jimmy.

You've put a lot of work
in this year.

- Well, thank you, Ms. H.

Like coach says, you know,
it's important to be motivated

and... I was definitely motivated.

- Mm-hmm.

- It's really- it's really important
for me

to graduate this year.

And uh, I know I missed
a lot of school for physio,

but I figured
there was some way

you could swing this.

- I'm sorry, Jimmy.
You simply don't have the credits.

I can't work miracles.

- Hey, looks like you could
use a hand.

- I'm fine, thanks.

I said, I'm fine.
Thank you.

- Just wanted to help, man.

- You wanna help me?

Why don't you transfer
to another school

so I don't have to see
your stupid face next year.

That would help - a little bit.

- What is your damage, man?

- My damage, man, is you, Gavin!

- Hey! Whoa! Relax! Chill!

Can't we just get through
the rest of the year

without anymore drama?

- Ask him that.

(sighs)

(indistinct chatter and P.A. system )

Ashley: (giggling)
- Ash?

Some best friend!
You couldn't have emailed?

- What and ruin the surprise?

You look amazing, El.
- Likewise.

Who else got to see you so far?

- Most of the old gang:
Jimmy, Paige, Hazel.

No sign of Craig, though.
- He's in Vancouver.

Recording the big solo
record extravaganza.

- Really? Wow.

I guess I knew he was always
destined for greatness.

- Don't be so sure.
He's dating Manny.

- Ew! That makes me vaguely itchy.

- Me too!

Of course it could
just be label chafe,

new shirt and all.

So, how's Alistair,

aka Ali,
aka your London lad?

- Ah, it was good,
and then it was bad,

and then it was over.
How about you?

- Oh, I'm crushing on someone,
as usual.

But um, it'll never happen...

as usual.

- Spin, these things,
they'll work themselves out.

- Hey, Spin.
Cup of coffee to go?

I heard about the big freakshow
with Jimmy?

And I'm sorry,

'cause I know how much
he means to you.

- Whatever.
I'm done with that guy.

- Spinner, that's the biggest lie.

I know you would give
everything you have

just to be friends
with him again.

So, don't give up.
He'll come around.

I know it.

- Listen, Darce...

if you're still cool with it,
today we're back together.

- Oh, I brought you something...

just in case.

- I'll never take it off.

- Oh, sugar.

I have to go pack for Bible Camp,

but maybe after
we can celebrate?

- You got it.

(door chimes jingle)

- Okay, now you have to tell--

- Yeah, I know.
I gotta call Paige.

I'll go over there after work and...

break the bad news.

(indistinct chatter)

- Who knew you had so much
beauty stored up inside?

- Have you seen the ultra-disturbing
violent horror stuff?

- Ellie Nash, my biggest fan.

- I so am and you know it.

Oh, I'm late for a movie.

See you.
Jimmy: Bye.

- You two look cozy.
- We're just friends, Ash.

- Yeah, but you want it
to be more.

- Okay, so maybe I do,
but whatever.

It's pointless.
She's not into me.

- What makes you so sure?

- What's ten pounds,
metal and vinyl, has two wheels?

- Yeah, but until you mentioned it
just now,

I completely forgot
you were even in a chair.

- That's because you're sitting.

It'll become more apparent
when you stand.

- All right, but don't get too down
on yourself

'cause you're not the only one
with a crush.

I think she's crushing on you too,
Romeo.

She pretty much told me so.

(chuckles)
(knock at the door)

You decent?
Dylan let me in.

- Oh my God, Spin, you have to look
at this old yearbook

right this minute!

- Okay, I-I thought
we could talk though?

- Sure, hon.
Please, just indulge me first,

and feast your eyes on this...

- Check it out.
We were couple of the year.

- Uh, how could we not be?

We were unbelievably
super adorable.

(chuckle )

Spinner: There we are -
the old gang.

- We ran at that school.

Remember?

- You ever just wish
you had a time machine?

I just wanna go back, you know?

Before it all went...

all went to crap.

- Spin?

Just so you know...

... I never blamed you
for what happened...

with Jimmy.

- Do you mean that?

Paige...

(laughing)

JT: That's really mature.
- Yeah well, it's still funny.

- In honour of our last class, sir,

we give you this -
a little merci gift.

(applause )
- What? Come on, guys.

(giggling)
Someone's in a good mood.

I just hope we can all
get a little bit

of whatever's gotten
into you, Paige.

- I'm not sure
that's advisable, Sir.

Simpson: Oh guys, this is so perfect.

You have no idea
how much I love karaoke.

I'll dig out my Elvis wig,

fire up the mic,
and see if I can't get myself

into some sort of county fair
Elvis impersonator contest.

I'll be tall Lanky Elvis.

(exhales)

- Spin.

Here you are!
I've been calling you for ages!

- Oh. My phone.
The ringer's off.

- Well, where were you last night?

We said we were gonna celebrate.

- I know, I know.

But I was...

I was arranging
a going away gift for you.

- That's so sweet.

But you know, I would've
easily traded the gift

to get to see you last night.

- Break a leg out there, okay?

- Welcome everybody

to ''Herbal Essences presents
50 years of Degrassi''.

I am your host,
Sir Philip Degrassi.

- And I'm his lovely daughter,
Charlotte.

- And today we're taking you
on a magical history tour.

Manny: Starting with 1968,

please welcome to the stage,

Darcy Edwards
and her Love Parade!

(applauds )

(1960's music starts)

- Paige!
- Hold on.

- I've been looking
everywhere for you.

- Me too.
Ah...

I wanted to say merci,
(laughs)

- For what?
- Last night, dorkus.

It felt like the right way
to end school.

Just don't forget me, okay?

- I wasn't planning on it.

I was- I was kinda
hoping that um...

- Whoa!
Hon, you're...

you're not serious?

We're both moving on.

But I will always have
the bestest memories

of my first real boyfriend -you.

- You-you used me for my body.

- Manny, that was awesome.

Don't forget us
when you're on Broadway.

- Show your agent.
Maybe it'll help get you there.

- You taped it?

- Yeah. I used my powers
for good this time.

- Thanks.

- Ellie, hi.
- What's up?

- You look great.

I mean, you always look great.
But tonight, you look g-r-e-a-t.

(chuckle )
- Oh hey, I was just wondering,

How do I look?
Could it maybe be great?

(laughs)

Um, look you've become
one of my best friends,

right?
And...

You opened my eyes
to a lot of things.

I wanted to know
if maybe we could

talk about...
taking it to the next level?

But you don't.

- Jimmy, I'm-I'm sorry. I-

- Don't be.

It's not completely unexpected.

I'm gonna go, okay?

- El, what happened?

I thought you said
you were crushing on someone.

- He's not the guy, Ash.

(rock music plays)
(indistinct chatter)

- C'mon, dance with me.

You've been a total weirdo
all night.

- Darcy, I'm an idiot.

- What're you talking about, Spin?

- It's your gift.

Hey, it didn't come.

I've been texting back
and forth with the guy

and he just bailed, the jerk.

- Seeing as I have to wait
the whole summer...

maybe you could give me
the teensiest of hints?

- Good things come
to those who wait.

I'm gonna get us some drinks.

(sighs)

- Jimmy! Jimmy, wait.
I'm sorry!

Please, this is all my fault.

- Look Ashley, it's fine.
Really. Okay?

- No. Jimmy. Jimmy!

It's not.
Look...

You're an amazing guy.

You deserve to be
with someone who adores you.

- Look I'm gonna let you in
on a secret.

Girls don't dig guys
in wheelchairs.

- You were saying?

(dance music)
(indistinct chatter)

- I wanted to know what my gift was.

- Darce, you didn't read my texts?

(exhales)

- Some gift, Spinner.

Special.

You suck.

- And now,
as we head off in every direction,

let us remember the ties
we have to each other

and to Degrassi.

Because the best thing
about the past is that it's just-

it's a huge part of the future,
so... to the future.

To us.

We did it, guys!
(laughs)

(applause )

Ms. Hatzilakos: Thank you, Marco,
for a wonderful speech.

And now, without further ado,

I'd like to welcome to the stage

Degrassi's graduating class of 2006!

(applause )
(cheering)

Hazel Aden.

Scott Anderson.

Susan Brown.

- So, there they go,

our class, onto a bright future.

- You should've been up
there, man.

- It'll be our turn next year, right?

- I'm sorry, are we actually
having a conversation?

Ms. Hatzilakos: Chris Henderson...

- Look, um...

I spent a lot of time this year...

blaming people -

you especially -

and um, that was wrong

and I'm sorry.

- Jimmy, I do-

- It's cool. I know.
(chuckles)

- I gotta go.

(clears throat)
- All right.

Peace.

Oh!
(laughs)

(''Your Ex-lover Is Dead''
by Stars is playing)

,,,in that instant it started to pour

Captured a taxi
despite all the rain

We drove in silence
across Mount Champlain

And all of that time
you thought I was sad,,,

- Darcy!

Listen, just one minute, please!

(irritated sigh)

Listen, what I did...

What I did was horrible.

But I swear I will make it up to you.

- Spinner, you broke your vow.
- I know.

So that's why all I can do
is ask -

beg - for your forgiveness.

- I'm not sure that I can.

Not this time.

- We have to go, Darcy.

- Darcy, please.

- I'm really not sure.

- If she turns around to look
before she gets on,

I'll be okay.

Live through this

And you won't look back

Live through this

And you won't look back

Live through this

And you won't look back

- Miss me?

- You know it!
I can't believe you came.

- Yeah, like I'd miss this
for the world.

,,,and I want to say
so I'll be brave

You know what I wanted

I gave what I gave

I'm not sorry I met you

I'm not sorry it's over

I'm not sorry
there's nothing to say

I'm not sorry
there's nothing to say

DVD subtitling: CNST, Montreal