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Since the music was over, I need to find myself a brand new project.

I can't wait to see what you decide. Oh!

Someone's in a hurry. Sorry, Eli, Claire.

Hey! Hey, girl.

Oh!

Wow, beautiful ring.

Tell anyone you're dead. Okie dokie.

Jenna, I feel like I haven't seen you in forever.

Guess what?

Never mind. I can't keep it secret.

Seven plane tickets to Vegas. As if your parents would let you go to Sin City.

No, silly. They're for the student council fundraiser. I got an airline to

donate them.

They're only going to give me six, but I said, how about lucky seven? We're

going to raise so much money for the school.

Oh, watch it if you can.

Don't worry, Adam. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

You weigh like a pound.

Happy Romeo and Jules is done?

Um, not that you should be happy.

Although you could be, because you're entitled to whatever feelings you want.

I have class.

Great.

Have fun.

Have fun?

I sound like a moron?

Yes. Yes, you did, because you like Adam.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about him since I sang the musical. And

what am I going to do?

Because of the transgender thing?

Adam's a boy. I wouldn't have feelings for him if he weren't. So what's the

problem? He already asked me out, and I blew it.

How do I get him to ask again?

You could do the asking.

Okay.

Time for a first start.

Fire!

Fire!

Okay, I can't tell.

Are you excited or are you freaking out?

Both. This is going to be the best term ever.

Okay.

I'll bite. Why?

Brett Barnett will be guest lecturing in our class this week.

The Brett Barnett? The critically and commercially acclaimed director, Brett

Barnett. The Sundance Award winning Brett Barnett.

And most importantly, the NYU grad, Brett Barnett.

So you can get him to write me a reference letter for NYU?

Precisely. I'll show off my filmmaking knowledge. He'll be impressed.

And he'll write me a glowing recommendation.

Good morning, Degrassi.

Preparation is underway for the Degrassi fundraiser gala. Our goal is to raise

$12 ,000 for the school. Help me.

You're going to need to be more specific.

The engagement.

Did he get down on one knee? Details, girl.

It was simple.

Sweet. I don't know. You're no fun.

What are you doing?

Where's your ring? I want to see.

And hidden for a reason.

So what's the problem?

We haven't told Audra.

Drew's convinced she'll talk us out of it.

What do you think?

I don't know. I mean, Drew might not have a relationship with his mom, but I

And if we get married without telling her, I could wreck that.

When it comes to significant others' mothers, sometimes it's best to leave

enough alone.

Yeah, you're right.

Look at you compromising. It's like you're married already.

Yeah.

So homeostasis, pretty cool stuff, huh?

Yeah, right up there with watching paint dry.

I, uh, I wanted to ask you, um... What?

Would you like to volunteer for the student council fundraiser?

Oh, um, you know, I'm pretty busy with Whisper Hug now that the musical's over.

I've got so much work to do.

For a good cause.

To be honest...

I'm not sure us working together is the greatest idea.

Imogen's getting the key for the door. It's locked.

Can't get in without a key.

I know we got off to a taking start.

When you let me sing in the musical, it really opened my mind.

Mo? Mo, can you explain to Becky that I can't help with the fundraiser because

we've got band practice all week?

Amanda, don't lie.

Miner, do you mind if I borrow Adam as your student council?

Uh, I don't know. Don't we have the Battle of Bands coming up soon?

So you need to practice playing in front of a live audience.

I guess so. Why doesn't Whisper Hug perform at the fundraiser?

Ooh, game changer.

Don't make me regret this.

Ladies and gentlemen, as promised, our guest for the week, renowned director

Brett Garnett.

Under his tutelage, each one of you will produce a short film.

Two minutes, any topic, and we'll do critique.

Got questions?

Yeah.

I noticed in Manny's Island that you broke the axis a few times.

Is that something that you'd encourage?

Well, if I broke the axis, it wasn't on purpose, but thanks for that.

Your frequent use of ambient light, is that something that you recommend for

films? Unless you've got thousands of dollars to shell out for professional

lighting patches, then yeah.

And finally, what's your stance on film versus digital? Digital's cheaper, but

film has an atmosphere of quality.

Yeah, no, look, none of this tech stuff matters unless you've got a good story.

Well, how do you know if you have a good story?

Okay, well, uh, great artists.

They use their medium to say something.

I don't know, you want to impress me?

Do that.

And finally, we'll get the updates from all of our head volunteers for the big

student council fundraiser. So, decoration.

Totally under control.

Okay. And refreshments. I found a caterer who will do it for free.

donations.

Hello. Donations.

Becky Baker, head of silent auction donations.

I have really big news.

Adam has joined my team.

That's it?

And Becky scored us seven plane tickets to Vegas to auction off. That's amazing.

Even more amazing, Adam Finn Whisper Hug is going to be playing during the

event.

Okay, let's break up into groups and get to work.

I'm on the donation committee.

What do we do exactly?

Well, we're going to go door -to -door to local businesses to see if they'll

donate items for the auction.

And we'll hit them all after school.

We're in these.

So what's your strategy here? Did you ask him out?

I chickened out and asked him to do this instead.

Rejection's tough, but it's better to know if the guy doesn't like you.

You're right.

I have to find him.

Big mall events here tonight?

I worry maybe I forced you to work on the silent auction.

You think?

Well, you don't have to.

Your band can still play no matter what, but I hope you want to because working

on the event means you'd help the school and you'd get to work closely with

people like... Like Jenna?

Yes.

And Fiona and Marisol and Luke and... You?

Only if you want to, which I hope you do because I'd like to work closely with

you.

We are helping the school raise money.

Is that a yes?

I'll see you at the multinet.

Is it good enough to win me five grand in scholarship money?

Bianca, this is beautiful.

Wow. I wish Drew had your determination.

He does.

He's doing really great at his job. You should see him.

He made any life -altering decisions this week?

No.

Why? Well, you know, he dropped out of school, bought a motorcycle.

What's next?

For all I know, he's going to move to Japan.

No, nothing new.

I just feel so out of touch with his life.

But at least I know he has you.

Yeah, he does.

He definitely does.

Good.

If you give us merchandise, we'll make sure your branding is visible.

Logos the size of your head.

Okay. I'll get you some hoodies.

While we wait, I'm going to go try on that sweater over there, okay?

Yeah, I think that Adam person likes you.

Really? You think so? Because I was hoping, but I wasn't sure.

Okay, whatever is going on here, end it.

Give me one good reason.

I'll give you two, Mom and Dad. How do you think they'd feel about it?

You can't say anything.

But I know you, Bex. You're really going to be happy dating someone that Mom and

Dad will never approve of.

have a single good idea for the short film you know me yeah um conflict in the

middle east the decline of western civilization which subject is most

i want to show brett that i have something to say both the ideas are

thinky why not aim for something more achievable i need to impress if i want

get this reference letter okay what you do need is to relax i've got to run but

you can do this maybe jay can help you

Struggling. My movie is already in the can, as they say.

Yeah, I'm spinning.

And my ideas have been good enough.

I just filmed a plastic bag floating in the wind.

For two whole minutes.

Yeah, it's probably still there.

How'd you come up with that idea?

Please, Jake, I'm desperate.

Okay, but... It's gotta stay our little secret.

Why so glum? Did things not go well with Adam last night?

I'm pretty sure he likes me.

Becky, that's exciting.

Why aren't you doing twirls?

I was until Luke pointed out that my parents will never approve.

Are you sure?

They seem really nice. They are, but they're extremely conservative.

Then keep them a secret.

Lie to my parents?

Don't lie.

Just don't tell them.

Don Quixote imagines a world where chivalry is not dead. Now, the author

this point by giving us a brilliant literary cipher in the form of the

a glimpsed Dulcinea.

Becky Baker, what are your thoughts on the elusive Dulcinea?

Actually, sir, I was hoping for a whole pack.

Right, well, make it quick.

Anyone else?

Adam, I really, really like you.

I'm fencing up at your transgender.

I should have known better than to fall for you.

You fell for me?

First time I met you.

Adam, I like you a lot.

But my parents, they're traditional.

They'll never approve.

But you're okay with me.

Will you be my secret boyfriend?

I'm not ashamed. I just don't want them to forbid me from seeing you. Stop.

Go back to the part where you asked me to be your boyfriend.

Will you?

Sure. Why not?

Hey, you can't tell Claire.

But we share everything.

Please, tell me you're kidding. Everything?

Well, not everything, but most things.

But you can't tell her this. You gotta promise.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I promise. Cross your heart.

Why are you acting so weird?

That's your secret.

Pot. Well, I'd prefer to call it by its proper name.

Marijuana.

Wait, so you were on drugs when you shot your film?

Oh, yeah, yeah, most definitely.

If you're not interested, I'm no pusher.

Wait.

Do I have to inhale?

I don't know how I'll be.

You really think the dot's a big enough place for a wedding?

Oh, my God. We got to go. My mom's here.

Hey, I lied about the wedding stuff. I asked Audra to meet us here.

You tricked me.

We lied to you, right?

I can't lie to Audra anymore, Drew.

If we tell her, she'll find a way to ruin everything.

Look, Audra's the closest thing I've ever had to a mom, and it's really

important to me that she's a part of this.

She means that much to you.

All right, fine.

That'll make you happy.

Really? Yeah.

Who's A?

Adam.

Is Adam a boyfriend?

Um, he's a boy, he's a friend.

You know, you're not just lying to me, Becky.

Okay.

Adam's a little more than a friend.

So?

When do I meet him?

What? You know my rules, kiddo.

Be polite, say my prayers, and brush after every meal?

About boys.

You're only allowed to date if... You meet the guy first.

Why don't you ask him over for dinner tonight?

Um, I think he's busy.

Is there some reason why you don't want us to meet him?

Does he have a tattoo?

No. No tattoo.

He drives a motorcycle?

Dad. Well, there's got to be something wrong with him if you haven't brought

home. There's nothing wrong with him.

He's the nicest guy I've ever met.

Then it's settled.

Invite him over.

Okay.

I promise I won't embarrass you, Buttercup.

Although I can't speak for your mother.

My son in the flesh.

You know, when Bianca told me you wanted to talk, I'll be honest, I didn't

believe it.

Drew came because we have something to tell you.

Oh, God, you're pregnant.

No. No, God, no.

Thank goodness.

Oh, I'm too young to be a grandmother.

We're getting married this summer.

Seriously?

You can't stop us. Drew, let your mom speak.

You don't have life experience to make this decision.

You didn't even graduate from high school. You're being so predictable,

will by the time we get married, and Drew promised me he'd get his GED.

Whatever. I'm out of here.

Drew?

Bianca.

Bianca.

You have come so far. Why not just wait until you've graduated from university?

Why rush this?

You coming or what?

Please.

I'm sorry.

Hello?

Are you free tonight?

Uh, I could be.

Movie?

No.

My parents kind of want to have you over.

But if you're busy, it's totally okay. I can reschedule.

How do your parents know I exist?

My dad's just such a good guesser. You have no idea what a good guesser my dad

is. You're a terrible liar.

Okay.

I accidentally told him I have a boyfriend, and now he wants to meet you.

Someone can't keep a secret.

What are you going to do?

Eat dinner, maybe dessert.

Adam, this is serious.

Okay, I'm sorry.

Everything's gonna be okay. No, it's not gonna be okay.

If my parents meet you, they'll freak out. They'll never let us see each

Do we need a plan?

Becky, I'm a boy.

I know that.

But my dad... I passed when I met you, right?

True. Unless they ask to see my driver's license, your parents will have no

clue. I promise.

Are you sure we can do this?

Trust me.

I can't believe how obvious this was.

Hey, you just need a little nudge.

It's about love.

Life. War. Love.

I said that twice.

But that's okay, because love is a big part of life. Oh, that is good. I need

remember that so I can say that to Brett.

Um, pet me?

Yeah.

You don't forget, I'll remember it.

Wait, what'd I say?

Something about life.

New title.

Life. No, no, no, no, no. Life, the short film.

Crossfade.

Wipe to color, then back to black and white, then fade in.

And, um... Star white.

Fade back out.

And the end.

This is the best thing I've ever done.

Do you hear a ringing?

Hello, Adam.

Why don't you tell us a bit about your family?

Well, his mom's on the PTA. His dad's a lawyer and his dad's an older brother.

I mean, family's normal. Totally, totally normal.

That's the lightning round version.

So Becky tells us your family is Christian. Catholic.

They go to St. Mary's Church every Sunday. Becky, let the boy speak.

No, it's okay.

My turn. What's my favorite movie?

I don't know. Ah, you stumped her.

Up top.

So Adam, you play any sports?

I was always too small as a kid, but I'm actually thinking of going out for

something this year. A guy's team?

Luke. No, I understand his confusion.

They only let you play on girls' hockey, right?

I'd like to make a toast.

To Becky's boyfriend.

He's a brave guy for dating my sister.

To Adam.

Adam.

Let me feel your grace Your love will wash me