Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015): Season 6, Episode 13 - If You Leave - full transcript

Manny is moving back in with her family and Emma is not agreeing with this idea. Instead of talking it out with Manny, Emma starts a protest for the upcoming cheer competition that is being...

- Yeah!
- Way to stick it, guys!

- I love you, Manny.

You are a miracle worker.

Well, so to speak.

- Miracle, shmiracle.

Hard work, plus Degrassi spirit
equals first-time-ever Metro finals!

- With only one team in our way.

Sucks to be them!
Go, Degrassi!

- Hey, guys.

Wow, are all non-cheerleaders
invisible?

- They're just excited.



Going to the finals is like
scaling Everest - with pom-poms.

Just imagine if we actually win?

It'll be a Degrassi first.

- If you win,

it'll be without JT.

If we win, we'll make Degrassi
feel better. It's our job.

- Yeah. You're right, I guess.

I'm just not myself
since... y'know.

Let's get lattes and hang out.

- I'm kinda meeting someone, Em.

- Let me guess:

Damian, your new fancy boy
from the enemy school?

- Manuella?

- Mom, can you gimme a sec?



- What's she doing here?

- She's just here to talk.

Don't be mad, Em, but...

I think it's time
for me to go home.

- Hey, that's mine!

Really?
I wore it all summer.

With my strappy sandals.
I know.

And I thought
you wanted me to stay.

I do! I can't believe you're leaving.
Especially now.

My parents are freaked,

our house is the centre
of a murder investigation...

Maybe that's why my parents
want me back home.

- Do you miss your dad's tirades?

Mom says he's willing
to hang up the dictator cap.

To try, anyway.

What about the curfews
and the dress code?

- Em, they're my parents.

Your mom and Archie are great,
but they're not my family.

And this isn't my home.

I love you forever
for letting me stay.

But it's time.
- I'm gonna miss you, Manny.

You're like the sister I never had.

- What are you talking about,

cuckoo-bananas?

I'll be here constantly!
It'll be like I never left. Promise!

You know, just when you think
you're gonna get to bed early,

you look over your essay
and, hello, all-nighter!

It doesn't get any easier,
trust me.

- Want some coffee?

The last
of Ellie's personal stash...!

Actually, I gotta jet.
Meeting some guys from the team.

- Aw, you and your hockey buddies.

How cute.

Okay, so we'll order in later, then.
- It's wing night.

Dylan, you've been out
every night this week!

When do I see you?

We live together.
We see each other plenty.

- Bye!

Hey, Mia. You've been M-I-A
from the squad long enough.

Okay.
What do you guys want?

- Recipe for Spirit Squad success?

Take one Mia Jones, shake and win.

Did you guys, like,
forget my boyfriend,

your mascot, JT Yorke
was killed two weeks ago?

Thanks, but I'll pass.

- Of course, Mia...

we understand.

- Sorry for asking.

- Hey.

They were trying to help,

in their own bizarrely
dysfunctional way.

Whatever. Like I'm gonna take part
in anything Lakehurst is invited to.

- Wait. Lakehurst is coming here?

Why can't they do it somewhere else?
- No kidding.

They said
it was set up months ago

and it's, like, too late to cancel.
But I don't care.

I think we should do
something about it.

I think we need
to protest or whatever.

I can't.
Manny's my best friend.

Besides, maybe it's a good thing
if Lakehurst comes here.

Maybe it'll help mend fences.

A student from Lakehurst
killed JT.

I'm not about mending fences
right now.

Damian and I
are going to the mall.

He's so cute!

Isn't he friends
with that freak that killed JT?

- Drake?

Uh, no. He's never
even talked to Drake.

- Okay, whatever. Later, Em.

So if my parents call,
you'll cover for me, right?

- Of course.

Or you could just come over tonight
when you're done with Damian.

Just you, me, the couch
and Dr. McDreamy?

And a bowl of popcorn
with extra ketchup powder?

You're on.

- Have fun.

- Oh, I got this!

I got it and... Yes!

Dude, that was way too easy.

Come on.
- Sorry.

I'm no good
at these driving games.

I'm done.
- What?!

You haven't even tried to get us
to play Karaoke Revolution yet?

Man, who are you?
- What're you talking about?

I'm fine. I couldn't be better.

Seriously, man,
what's the problem?

- My problem...

my problem is tall, broad-shouldered
and emotionally absent.

- Ah, Monsieur Dylan.

- Hey,

does he have a MyRoom Page?
- I dunno.

He's just never here.

And when he is here...

it still feels like he isn't,
you know?

It happens, my man.
The heat cools.

You just gotta chase the romance
a little, feel me?

- MyRoom Page.
- Spin, shut up.

Look, it's all about the four Cs.

Candles, cooking, cologne and chill.

Nobody's immune.

Don't worry.

Nice. Who knew hanging out with you
at the mall meant PJ shopping?

Well, I can't mooch
off Em anymore.

But don't get too excited -

you won't be seeing me
in these any time soon.

- Hmm, that's cool.

Yikes! I... I gotta go.

I thought
we were gonna chill tonight.

I'm sorry,
but I totally promised Emma.

I know, but... between your
Spirit Squad and my Student Council,

I never get to see you.

I just really wanna talk to you,
you know?

Wow. Most guys
aren't after me for conversation.

- I'm not most guys.

Come on, Manny,
hang out with me tonight.

- Where are you?
- Hi, Em,

I came home
after seeing Damian...

and my dad's totally back
in tyrant mode.

- Oh, you poor thingl

- I'm okay. I just...

I think I need to stay home
and let it blow over.

- Okay. Well, I miss you.

- I miss you, too,

Bye.

- Sorry, my seminar went long.

- You could've called.

- Phone's dead.

Oh, smells great, Marco.
Did you make steak?

- Yeah.

It's my nonna's bistecca,

You know, supposedly,

it's the fastest way
to any man's heart.

So luckily, I convinced Ellie to go
to the movies with Keiko and Suki.

- A night alone. Thank you.

- 'Cause maybe next year,

we'll have a place of our own,
you know?

Just... just me and you.

Well, who knows what could happen
between now and then.

- Meaning what?

Meaning nothing,
I was just talking.

I gotta take this.

- I thought your phone was dead.

I guess it... recovered power
or something.

Funny, huh?

Hello.

- Yeah, it's funny.

- So how'd it go with your parents?
- Fine.

That's funny,
your dad didn't seem fine

when he called my house
looking for you.

- Em. Did you...

- Cover for you? Of course.

I'm not sure why,
since you totally blew me off.

I'm sorry. I just really, really,
really like Damian.

Things are just so good between us.

Class, today we're gonna start
on King Lear,

A tragic tale about sisters fighting
for what they think they deserve.

How good can it be?
You've known him for two weeks.

Come find out. I'm meeting him
at the Dot after school.

Bring Sean. I want us all to be friends.
- I'm not sure that's a good idea.

Please, please, please,
please, please?!

Clearly resistance is futile.

- Thank you! You won't regret it.

... Cordelia might have thought
differently.

- Emma, you know Damian.

Damian, this is Emma's
wonderful beau, Sean.

- Hey. How's it going?

- Hey.

So how are things at Lakehurst?

- Ah, fine.
- Seriously?

'Cause last time I heard,
one of your students was in jail.

- Sean?!

Look, I'm really sorry
about your friend JT.

I mean, it's a total tragedy.

- Damian...

so, uh, tell me,
how's Drake doing?

- I have no idea, Mia.

- But... he's your friend, isn't he?
- No. That's not true.

Excuse me,
but I went to Lakehurst.

So how about you save your lies
for someone who'll buy them?

So, Manny,
who are you loyal to?

Your dead friend,
or your new Lakehurst crush?

- Let's go, Manny.

No, wait.
Em, a little help here, please?

What do you want me to say?
You're sleeping with the enemy.

You know what, Emma,
I'm so glad I moved home,

because now I don't have to see

your mean, judgmental,
stuck-up little face anymore.

- For the first time ever,

Degrassi has made
Cheerleading City Finalsl

Come out tomorrow
and support the Squad,

Go, Degrassil
- I sense history in the making.

Good luck tomorrow, Manny.
- Thanks, Mr. S.

It's all about Panther pride.
- Which is so much more important

than academics,
or even actual sports.

Yeah, if the school printed money,
your face would be on it.

And I'd use it to buy you
a big box of shut up.

- Uh... girls, class has begun.

Okay. I'd like to bring up
a discussion topic, if I may.

- Fine. What is it, Emma?

In the aftermath of the death
of one of our classmates,

what does defeating Lakehurst
prove, exactly?

- That we're better than them?

Manny,
our entire school is in mourning.

And not only that, there's anger.
They want revenge.

What does that have to do
with the Spirit Squad competition?

- I think we should cancel it.

It prevents Lakehurst
from showing up here,

from reminding us of our loss
and rubbing our noses in it.

After all the hard work
that we've put into it? I think not.

- We can miss cheerleading one year.

You guys are ridiculous.
I can't believe what I'm hearing.

And I can't believe
you're turning your back

on your friends.
- Okay, that's enough.

This is not the time or place
for this debate.

Let's talk about our next unit:
video podcasting.

Hey. So you guys got
a single-boy discount?

I found something
on his laptop, guys.

He has a MyRoom Page!
Man, I knew it!

Marco, I told you. That thing
is an online abyss, man!

- Spin, no.

It was an email.

An email from some creep
named Julien,

who he's meeting tomorrow
for some secret lunch or something.

- Are you serious?

- Yeah.

He's cheating on me, guys.

I can't believe
he's cheating on me again.

Okay, you don't know that
for a fact.

- Oh! By this time tomorrow, I will.

They better get a table for three.

- Let's do this for JT.

Alright, let's hear it
for the Degrassi Panthers!

Their final score is 9.0.

Putting Degrassi
clearly in the lead.

- Hey, Dylan.
- Uh, Marco... What...

what are you doing here?
- Whatever. Who is this?

Uh, Julien... This is Julien.
Julien, Marco.

Nice to meet you.
- Sorry I can't say the same, Julien.

Did Dylan here
even bother to tell you

he's in a committed
relationship or...

- Marco, whoa...
- Shut up, Curly!

Because he is!

Or at least he was!
Before he started cheating - again!

- Marco, stop!

Julien is from Zurich HC.

A hockey team in Switzerland.

He's been scouting me.

They want me to play for them.

- Yah.

Let's see if Lakehurst
can come up with an answer

to that flawless routine!

- Lakehurst sucks!
- Nobody wants you here! Leave!

- Go home, Lakehurst!

We can do this.

Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!
Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!
Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!

Go home, Lakehurst!
Go home, Lakehurst!

- It is unfortunate.

Is this what you wanted?
Finally feeling self-righteous enough?

Manny, you won.
And you know what?

I so feel much better.
I think I can actually feel

the school spirit
coursing through my veins.

Yeah, call the media.

Manny Santos has healed
the entire school.

Now I know why Manny
was your only friend.

She's a saint
to put up with your crap.

- Take a big step back,

Lakehurst guy.

- Damian!

Okay, that's enough!
That's enough! Break it up!

I said break it up!
That's enough!

Break it up, I said!

Break it up!

Alright, this competition is over!

I want everyone to leave
and go home right now!

Except for Degrassi students,
who're gonna wait in the gym

until everyone is gone!
Move it!

Now!

You bought yourself detention
for a month,

and I'm not sure that's all!
- So?

So I want you to know
I'm not exactly proud of you right now.

- I'm sorry.
- Emma, you ruined a competition

that meant a lot
to a lot of people.

And I care?
Lakehurst killed JT!

Wrong. One kid killed JT.
You can't blame the entire school

for that!
It doesn't make any sense.

I'm just mad, okay?
JT is gone,

and people like Manny
wanna pretend like it didn't happen,

but it did happen!
And I'm pissed.

- We all are, okay?

Including Manny.

But you can't blame Manny.
She's not the enemy.

Emma, she's your best friend,

and maybe it's time
that you remember that.

As far as smells go,
that's, uh...

that's just above road kill.

But I'm gonna miss it.

I'm not going anywhere, okay?
Not yet.

I'm just...
I'm just thinking about it.

Well, as long
as you're thinking about it,

you just let me know
when you've decided.

That's why I didn't tell you.
I knew you'd freak out!

- How could I not, Dylan?

W-what is it you want me to say
right now?!

- Maybe that you're proud of me!

- I am... proud of you.

You know that.
- No, I don't.

You never told me.

To you, hockey's my dumb hobby;
to me, it's life!

- Dylan...

if this is what you wanna do,

then...

you gotta do it.

- But I wanna be with you.

- This is an opportunity knocking.

Forget knocking,
it's breaking the door down.

You gotta do it, okay?

So then, um...

... how long...

... till you go?

There's work visas and stuff
to figure out.

Maybe a few weeks.

- Well, then...

... we better make the most of it,
huh?

- So... got your text.

What do you wanna show me?

- This.

This curb right here.

This is where it happened.
JT died here.

Em, you don't have
to show me this.

- No, I think I do.

Because this whole thing between us,

it isn't about Lakehurst,
or Damian.

It's about what happened right here
two weeks ago.

- I know.

- Manny...

I am really, really sorry.

For everything.

- I know you are.

But, Emma, you turned me
into the bad guy.

You tried to hate me.

- Well, it didn't work.

Anything we've ever gotten through
has been together.

Don't go and change the formula,
okay?

- Thanks for the reminder.

DVD Subtitling: CNST, Montreal