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Good morning, Degrassi. It gives me great pride to announce that yours truly

will be receiving the Principal of the Year Award this week.

Great! Connor's found another way to make us look like freaks.

It's supposed to stop the flicker of fluorescent lights from bothering us.

Nice and corrupted.

Okay, everybody, listen up. Which one of you geeks wants Friday off?

Nice, you too.

Okay, so what I need is quotes about me on video for the awards ceremony, okay?

It's a hazard.

But it stops the life from bothering me.

If it's such a serious problem, you must have a doctor's note, right?

No? Well, then try and be a little more normal. What'd you do?

I think you should let Connor keep his lamp. He needs it.

Sorry, can't give one student preferential treatment.

Unless he's a football player.

You're entitled to your opinion in detention.

You can't give me a detention for having a point of view.

Sure I can.

I'm the principal.

What type of advice that the principal of the year should give his students?

Cut! This video is to show why the chef deserves principal of the year. He

doesn't. Are you still on about the lamp?

It's not about the lamp. It's about tolerance of individual differences.

What are you going to do? Protest?

You're not going to protest, are you?

Hello.

Ooh, nice camera.

I've been looking for one just like this.

Hey, maybe you should buy your own.

Whatever.

We want to take on Shepard.

We do it as a group.

Because one detention wasn't enough?

Someone's happy for you.

Yeah, ever since I got punched in the nose, she's been so sweet to me.

You forgotten why you two broke up?

Something about faith and family trumping your relationship?

Is there room for one more?

I can't believe Riley only got three days suspension for punching you.

Principal of the year can't lose his star running back for the big game.

But Tavsville still looks awful.

I kind of thought it made me look tough.

Tough?

Really?

The boys never even beat me in arm wrestling.

I let you win.

Rematch.

Movie date with Leia. Gotta run.

Go.

You didn't really think you were tougher than me.

You did.

I'll show you who's tough.

What are you doing?

Uh, well... You cared so much when I got hurt, I thought... That I still love

you?

I do.

It doesn't mean I want to get back together.

Is this about the camping trip? Because I know I was a jerk.

Who was trying to do what his family wanted, which you always do.

The only problem, your family doesn't want me.

We don't know that.

Because you don't have the guts to tell them about me.

And I'm pretty sure you never will.

Your little plan is about to get us into really big trouble.

Okay, so, uh, yeah. How's my video coming along?

What did I say yesterday?

That you couldn't make an exception for one student.

Now you don't have to.

Well... No, no. Take those lamps off your desk.

Not unless Connor can keep his.

What, you want to negotiate?

Okay, what do you got to offer? That's right, nothing.

So take the lamps off the desk, everyone.

Okay, fine.

Detention's all around.

Be sure to thank Mr. Edwards for that.

Nice one, St. Clair.

I tell my parents about Anya, it's over.

I don't.

It's over.

You dress how you want. You play in a band.

From what I've seen, your parents are pretty open -minded.

Yeah, about most things, but... Dating is haram.

Like, forbidden.

And dating a non -Muslim is like super haram.

So you have to choose.

Anya or family.

Too bad I love them both.

It could involve the school board.

Let's serve fifth attention before you get us another one.

Be back in a moment.

Behave.

Stop it, Connor.

I said stop.

having that pencil. Leave him alone, Allie. Not until he gives me the pencil.

Get away from me.

You freak.

Give me back my pencil.

What's wrong with you?

Hey.

Who's responsible for this? I told her to get out of my way. Oh, that's a

compelling story. I'm sure the chef will be moved to tears.

Why couldn't you just leave him alone?

Allie's okay.

Not that you would care.

What's that supposed to mean?

He's your friend.

I get that. But you can't defend him pushing Allie.

Have you ever had your face pushed into a puddle of mud while people stood

around and laughed?

Then you wouldn't understand.

I am not apologizing to Allie!

I told her to get out of my way!

Connor's a good kid, okay? If we could just wait for the test results... I'd

still expel him.

I mean, the kid's a loose cannon.

And this is not his first incident.

I'm sorry.

My decision's final.

Okay, so...

There's this girl at school.

You're grounded for life.

This is serious, Allie. What's serious?

Dad, there's something I want to talk to you about that

doesn't involve Allie.

Go on, son.

Before you married Mom, were you ever interested in other girls?

You mean, was I at 17 -1?

Yes.

Okay. But you never dated any of them, right?

No proper girl would be allowed.

In India.

But it's different here. I mean, everyone dates, and there's this girl

like, Anya. I like her a lot.

Please, say something.

Well, if you're serious about this girl, we should meet her.

Why don't you invite her over to dinner?

Seriously?

Dad, you're the best.

You can't go home. Not yet. If I'm not gifted at Degrassi, my parents won't let

me stay.

But we're not done fighting then. We haven't gone to the school board or the

media. You just have to apologize for pushing Allie. She took my pencil.

I'm afraid. I'm a freak, okay?

Everyone thinks so.

Shep, Allie, KC, even Mr. Simpson.

That's why he keeps taking me for Tess.

Tess?

What type of Tess?

All your clothes.

They're the same.

You wear the same thing every day.

But I have other clothes at home.

You think I'm a freak, too?

Get out!

Get out!

Get out! Get out now!

Check bottle here. He didn't make me run for school president.

Pretty sure that's not a good thing.

We'll just cut around the appointed part.

Connor gets expelled, Claire gets a new wardrobe.

Leave it alone, Allie.

Are you okay?

Connor was just so weird.

I went over last night, and he had some sort of meltdown.

There's something wrong with him.

Where?

Can I speak to you for a moment?

Since you're his friend, Connor wanted me to tell you he's been diagnosed with

Asperger's syndrome.

Asperger's syndrome?

It means his brain is wired differently.

Social rules that we all know he has to learn.

But there's some sort of cure, right? Like medication or something?

No.

But with counseling, he can live a normal life.

He's really scared.

He could use a friend right now.

I should get started on my assignment.

Romeo and Juliet.

An epic love story or the tale of two hormone -addled teenagers?

What is this artist's interpretation?

And more importantly, what would your interpretation be?

I want each of you to create a piece that represents Shakespeare's... You're

making this harder.

Just open it.

Am I missing something?

You'll need it for when you come to my house for dinner tonight.

You told your parents about us.

Yeah, and they want to meet you tonight.

I love you.

Thank you.

Okay?

Oh, love.

Enjoy it while you're young and beautiful.

Mr. Simpson let me in.

Is that an...

23 model?

Yeah. But I replaced the electric motor with a hydraulic one.

To give her more power.

Smart.

I didn't think you'd visit before I left.

I guess I needed some time to digest your news.

They say that Einstein might have had Asperger's.

He used to wear the same outfit every day, just like you.

It's just Simpson told me I'm really smart. You are.

But he said that not everyone is interested in what I'm interested in. So

to be careful not to bore people about robots and moths and stuff.

Well, you don't bore me.

So you don't think I'm a freak?

No. I think that you belong in the gifted program at Degrassi.

Isn't the burfi Anya made delicious?

Might even rival your mother's.

I'm just so excited to meet you both. And we're happy to have the chance to

to both of you together.

We are happy Sav has a friend as lovely as you.

But you need to know Sav's future will be with someone more like him.

Ma! None of this should come as a surprise to you, Savta.

You let Anya come for dinner.

It's important Anya hear the truth.

Neither of you should be in a relationship that has no future.

I can become Muslim. I've been reading the Quran and everything.

It's not just about religion.

When you leave your home, it's easy to lose your roots. It's up to our children

to maintain them with Indian spouses.

I thought you said you were 17 once.

Sorry, Sav.

But your mother and I are united on this front.

I appreciate your honesty, and I think I should go.

Enjoy the birthday.

I'll walk you out.

That's okay.

A new football team, a revamped power squad. Since Principal Shepard joined

Degrassi, spirit has been at an all -time high. Yay, Shep! Wow. Great job,

Now, let's shoot my intro and we're done.

Right here?

Right. Okay.

Action.

Principal of the year?

Wow. I can't tell you what an honor this is for me. You need to let Connor come

back to Degrassi. The only thing I need to do is finish this video, okay?

Kids with Asperger's can do well at regular school.

If you kick him out, he'll... Degrassi's better off with one less of your

weirdos.

One less of us weirdos?

Should we just kick out everyone who's not a jock?

Don't tease me. You're a terrible principal.

And you're a little bitch.

You know what?

Forget my intro. I'll do it live.

Are you trying to get expelled?

If that man runs the school, I don't care.

What do you say we show the school the real principal of the year?

Guys,

guys, everyone, please take your seats.

Ceremony's about to begin.

Thank you.

School board president, trustees, teachers and students, this award is

honor. Every day I try and make Degrassi the kind of school I'd like to attend.

And I think I'm doing an okay job.

Because some students asked to put together a tribute video for me.

Please, watch.

Kids with Asperger's can do well at regular schools.

Degrassi will be better off with one less of you weirdos.

One less of us weirdos? Should we just kick out everyone who's not a jock?

You're a terrible principal.

And you're a little bitch.

Still think

he deserves principal of the year?

Someone who thinks that Degrassi would be better off without kids who are a

little different.

Because we don't.

You know why.

Wait a minute. Hey, stop now and you won't face disciplinary action. I mean,

what is this, a joke?

No more shit!

I'm the president of the school board, and I understand that you're the student

responsible for this.

Yes, I am.

Care to explain?

Well, it all started with a death plan.

For what it's worth, I'm sorry.

How could you even put me in that situation?

I wanted to believe that my parents would be okay with you, with us.

You didn't even stand up for me. I did. I just might have done it a little too

late.

What are you talking about?

I told my parents that I wouldn't stop seeing you.

You did?

Yeah. They were upset, but it's my life, and I want you in it.

This isn't going to be easy.

I know.

But, uh, I love you.

And I'm pretty sure my parents will, too.

Well, I'm going to make them love me.

So, I'll be acting principal for the next month while Principal Shepard

a very important workshop.

He's not getting fired?

My dad said it's almost impossible for teachers to get fired.

Even a bad one.

And I heard the important workshop is really sensitivity training.

Are we really back to that for good?

I changed for the wrong reasons.

I think she looks nice.

Can Claire Edwards, Ali Bhandari, and Casey Guthrie please come into the MI

room?

You're back!

A guy at death's glance.

And it's safety -proofed. The school board insisted that Connor come back.

He'll have sessions with the counselor where he'll learn new techniques on how

to deal with social situations.

Like, knowing when to apologize.

I'm sorry I pushed you.

Me too.

So, how does it feel?

You know, to have Asperger's?

Relieved. To know that it's not my fault that I'm the way that I am.

And... That there are other people just like me.

I'm not just some weirdo anymore.

Hey, we're all weird. At least you have an excuse.