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Mia: One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight!

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight!

Okay, team, big news!

First, you have a big fan.

Um... Practice is closed.

I'll leave as soon as you say

you'll go see Pink Floyd with me this Friday night.

Tickets are $125 each...

But they're worth it.

Better be. Or else a second date...

Out of the question.

I'll take that as a "yes."

(Chuckles)

Life is good for Holly J.

Life is great!

For all you Power Squadders!

We made the Florida Cheerburst cheerleading competition!

I told you if we worked hard enough...

Wow! First time!

Best captain ever!

I'm gonna need your checks tomorrow.

350 big ones.

Wow, uh... That's a lot of money.

We're worth it.

Don't tell me you're taking up scrapbooking again.

No, honey.

I've got some bad news.

We should've told you sooner,

but we thought things would get better.

Cut to the chase, Mom.

Your father made some risky investments.

So...?

So, we're trying to save the house.

But things are going to have to change.

Hand over your credit card.

But, Mom, I need money.

The Power Squad's going on a trip!

I have a date!

I'm sorry, honey. I already cut up mine.

You can't just go changing everything!

You're ruining my life!

♪♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

♪ If I hold out ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Oh! Oh! Oh! ♪

♪ Be the best ♪

♪ The best that I can be ♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it ♪

♪ I can make it ♪

♪ I can make it through ♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I know I can make it through ♪

I've worked really hard on Power Squad this year.

Now you're telling me I can't go to Cheerburst!

That's not fair!

Maybe there's some sort of financial aid.

Please.

I can see the Anti-Grapevine headline now.

Meet Holly J, Degrassi's newest charity case.

It's not easy on any of us.

Your father expects me to get a job!

What could I possibly do after all these years?

I don't know. Personal shopper?

You'll have to give up the concert.

We'll see about the trip.

Here.

Don't forget your lunch.

(Exasperated breath)

Pick me up at five?

They're taking back the car today,

you'll have to take the bus.

Hey! Come on.

Did I hear your mom say

that you're taking the bus now?

Uh, yeah, I insisted!

It's never too late to go green.

But you hate the bus.

People change. And don't get distracted.

We have a competition to win!

You're right.

Peter: Entertainment Scoop's really doing a piece on you?

Crazy right?

The Shep okayed them coming to the school and everything.

I can't think of anyone more deserving of the attention.

Don't hesitate to take your pastels home tonight,

they're due on Thursday,

and please make sure that these workstations are clean

when you leave. Thank you!

Giselle makes $40 million a year.

Wonder how much Mia is banking?

Ugh.

Blue: Two tickets to Pink Floyd!

Waited six hours.

I hope you can scalp them, because...

I can't come to the concert.

Why?

Emergency Power Squad practice.

Since when?

If um... you don't wanna go with me, just say.

I don't wanna go with you.

Great.

Glad I found this out

after I waited six hours in the rain.

See ya around.

Are you all right?

You're not bulimic or anything?

I'm hungry.

I thought it might be nice to eat in peace for once

without mindless chatter like yours.

Okay with you?

Whatever. Never mind.

Mia: ...Because you wanna dance.

Peter: Dance?

Come on, dance with me. Please, please, please, please.

Wasn't exactly the plan, but...

If it makes you happy.

-It does. -Okay.

It definitely does.

(Door opens)

Mom!

Peter!

Ms. Hatzilakos!

Mia.

Hi, how are you?

Uh, what're you doing here?

There was a last minute seat sale,

so I thought I'd come and surprise you.

You mean check up on me.

Do I get a hug? Huh?

(Elated laugh)

I'll get you the bed. How long're you here for?

Oh, not long.

I was only able to get Gia's caregiver

to stay a couple of nights.

Do you have clean sheets?

Uh... maybe.

Well, looks like I didn't come a minute too soon, huh, Mia?

Really don't know how you live in this place.

(Traffic whirs by)

(Half laughs) No.

I'm captain of the Degrassi Power Squad,

president of the Degrassi student council,

and I have extensive retail experience.

Retail?

I'm an expert shopper.

(Half laughs) Yeah, um...

I'm not sure you're a good fit for The Dot.

I need this job.

Why? Daddy won't spring for the expensive channel bag?

It's Chanel. And no.

My university applications advisor

told me I needed job experience.

I'm gonna regret this...

(Reluctant breath)

But I need somebody, so, um...

You're on probation until you prove yourself. Okay?

Hmm. How hard can it be?

You do it.

(Electric guitar plays)

♪ Let's skip homeroom I wanna see your bedroom ♪

♪ Let's get sexy, Forget what your daddy said ♪

♪ I'm not into studying or getting good grades ♪

♪ I just wanna party and maybe get l... ♪

(Music fades away)

Guys?

Dude, the principal's watching.

Well, deal with it! We got a lot of songs to get through.

It's getting late. Shouldn't you boys be going home?

We practice here so that parents don't bug us.

Don't use that tone with me.

Peter: I wasn't using a tone.

Are we done?

All right, come on, guys!

♪ I'm not into studying or getting good grades ♪

♪ I just wanna party and maybe get l... ♪

Bruce: Where, where're the fries I ordered?

Frying!

Hey! My milkshake?

Will come with the fries.

(Door opens, chimes jingle)

What are you doing behind the counter?

I'm just working on my resume for university.

If you don't have a job yet, you better get on it.

You shoulda come with us to get bikinis for Florida. Look.

Mia made a call, we went straight to the designers!

I can go with you tomorrow if you want.

My credit card is maxed out.

Mia says she can get us into all these cool fashion events!

How neat is that?

Bruce: Yo!

French fries!

Derek: My milkshake!

Spinner: Holly J, get to it.

Bruce: It's oil and grease.

Oh... ooh.

Thanks.

Fantastic.

(Spits)

Ugh! This sucks.

You gave me some no-fat Power Squad milkshake

by mistake.

Yeah?

Well, it goes just right with your full-fat head.

Customers: Ohhh! (Laughing)

(In disbelief) Oh!

Spinner: Guys, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Milkshake, fries on the house.

Here. Here.

Holly J! Word! Please.

Derek is a jerk, but you can't do that!

The customer's always right. Okay?

Look, maybe you're a loser

who likes the idea of cleaning up after morons

for the rest of your life. Not me!

Well, if you're too good for it,

gimme your apron. You're fired. Get out.

Works for me!

(Door chimes jingle)

(Teary breaths)

Ms. Hatzilakos: You don't need to sneak.

I'm awake.

(Sighs)

So, what were you doing out so late?

I thought I'd give you some space.

Well, I'd like you to come back

to Regina with me after this semester.

No way!

You need someone here to keep things under control.

They are!

I'm getting better grades,

I have more friends, I'm happier.

That's great. But it's not the same thing

as living with a parent.

It's better!

Everything works great when you're far away!

Maybe we just need to sleep on it.

You're in my bed.

(Bedroom door closes)

(Low hum of chatter)

Interviewer: Degrassi may be a regular high school,

but brand new T-Bombz girl, Mia Jones,

is anything but a regular student.

Your teammates must be so proud of you.

Mia: They're great.

Hey.

Hey, have you done a Mia interview yet?

I don't have time for trash TV.

Oh, but it's so cool that our Mia's this big model.

Guess what?

She's still definitely coming to Florida.

Oh yeah? Turns out I can't go.

You're missing Cheerburst! Why?

It's my family...

Chantay: Hey!

Family wedding.

I completely forgot it's the same weekend.

Holly J isn't coming to Florida!

But you're the captain! You have to lead the team!

You'll have to limp through without me, I guess.

Maybe Mia?

Interviewer: Favorite food?

Good idea!

Mia: Grilled cheese. Definitely.

Also one of my faves.

P.A. announcement: Attention, students.

Would MacKenzie Palastine please report to the office.

Thank you.

(Low hum of chatter)

I'm sorry about what I said in the washroom.

It's okay.

It's just that all this Mia worship is really getting to me.

It's like an all Mia all the time channel!

I know.

-Weren't you friends? -Not really.

I went to one party with her, that was enough for me.

Every time I look at these posters

I think about what she did to get up there.

What'd she do?

Mia: Yeah, of course.

Alli: Can I get your autograph, Mia?

I think your style is awesome.

Chantay: Don't worry about missing the Florida trip.

We asked Mia if she'd be acting captain down there,

and she said yes.

Mmm.

You bring your lunch now?

I forgot something. I gotta go.

Interviewer: I think we need like one more person,

maybe a couple more, I just need something else.

Do you have enough tape left?

-Cameraman: Yeah. -Interviewer: Okay, good.

Um...

You're doing a piece on Mia Jones, right?

Reporter: Yeah. The fresh-faced star.

She sure landed the sweet life, huh?

Maybe not so fresh.

Sounds interesting.

Do tell.

(TV show theme music plays)

Reporter: Runways, photoshoots, sizzlin' sports celebs!

Brand new T-Bombz girl Mia Jones

is anything but a regular student.

There's even talk that she might do

an haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week.

From obscurity to stardom in just a few months,

Mia's rise to fame has been quick.

But what exactly is the price of such instant stardom?

All I know is that people are saying

that Mia likes to hang out at wild sex parties.

I guess if you have a kid at thirteen,

sleeping around to get a job isn't really a big deal.

Still, it seems sad for someone to go so far for a little fame.

Reporter: Mia Jones, another young girl

poised on the brink of celebrity,

to be forever haunted by the rumors

of hard partying and scandalous sex!

We've seen this rise to fame before

and it usually doesn't end well.

So what's next for Mia Jones?

A sex tape? Rehab?

We can only hope Mia's path to fame

doesn't lead down this road.

I should probably go.

Peter: No, no, no. Don't leave.

It's okay. No one's gonna believe it.

But...

Part of what Holly J said, part of it's true.

That doesn't matter.

I made some big mistakes...

I'm really sorry you had to find out like this.

It's in the past.

I don't care.

I like you for who you are now,

that's what counts.

(Relieved breath)

You're amazing. Do you know that?

Mrs. Sinclair: I got something for you.

Ah! An eviction notice?

What, do we have to rent out my bedroom now?

No. Some good news for a change.

From Heather.

She said no cheerleading competition would be complete

without a Sinclair.

(Stunned breath)

I heard.

Is Mia okay?

Yeah.

I'm gonna go check on the tenants,

maybe pick something up for supper.

Whatever.

You know you were very, um...

Kind...

Mature with Mia.

Mia's lucky to have someone like you to talk to.

Thanks, I guess.

I really miss you.

You know, it's been really hard

taking care of Gia.

I am so proud of you and how you're turning out.

(Door opens)

P.A. announcement: Attention students...

(Low hum of chatter)

Bruce: So...

Do all models do that stuff?

Mia: Get a life, Bruce.

Bruce: I'd, I'd love to...

Get a life... Where models like you

do whatever it is you do at those parties.

I guess they saw the story too, huh?

I guess you guys all have

way too much time on your hands.

Bruce: (Smarmy chuckle) I guess so.

Mia: Five, six, seven, eight!

Anya and Chantay: One cent! Two cents! Three cents! A dollar!

All for Degrassi, stand up and holler!

Holly J: Um... (Claps twice)

Okay, team. Big news.

I'm coming to the Cheerburst after all.

I've decided this team is more important

than my cousin's wedding.

Sorry. Only team players on this trip.

No one's more dedicated to this team than me.

You're so dedicated you'll sell out one of your teammates

on national TV?

All I did was say what I heard.

You have no idea what happened.

I made a mistake

and my teammates understand that.

Anya: And what you said was mean and hurtful.

And your teammates don't understand that.

All in favour of voting Holly J off the Power Squad?

You guys have no idea what's going on with me.

You can't do this.

We can and we have.

So, it's not enough to be the big model,

now you've gotta turn everyone against me too?

No, Holly J,

life hands you stuff and all you get to choose

is what you'll do with what you get.

Hm. So now you're the top model and Dr. Phil!

Good luck winning anything in Florida without me.

Just the guy I wanted to see.

Why?

Turns out I'm free Friday night after all.

Oh?

No emergency Power Squad practice?

No.

Things changed.

You know, Miss Holly J, I finally figured you out.

You did?

Yeah.

You're the kind of girl

who expects everything handed to her

on a silver platter.

And I'm not interested in a girl like that.

I got your message.

Why didn't you want me to pick anything up...

For dinner?

Maybe you should've. I totally burnt the meatloaf.

(Disbelieving gasp)

You cooked?

I never once asked how Gia was doing.

How you were doing, taking care of her.

Anything about your life at all.

So you made meatloaf?

I cooked you dinner.

To try to apologize for being such a jerk.

You know, I didn't come here to spy on you.

I just... I missed you.

And being alone was hard at first,

but now I like it.

Well... You've done a good job.

I can see why you don't wanna move.

But let's not go so long without seeing each other.

Definitely.

(Door chime jingles)

(Cafe music plays, low hum of chatter)

Can I have my job back?

(Laughs) Now why would I do that?

Because I need the money.

Before it was for your university applications.

Get your story straight, huh?

The truth is that...

I needed this job to pay for our Power Squad trip

to Florida.

And you can't weasel it out of daddy?

"Daddy" is broke.

And I got kicked off the Power Squad.

Ouch.

Why'd you get kicked off?

I told a reporter some bad gossip about Mia.

Whoa.

I don't even know why I did it, really.

I do.

I stole my best friend's mp3 player once.

Why?

Because he had all the stuff and I didn't.

See?

Life is so unfair!

Let me ask you something.

You got both parents?

Yeah.

My dad died on me.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

Thanks. You have ball cancer?

Of course not.

Well, I did.

And if I could get through all that,

you can get through this. Right?

Yeah.

(Sniffles)

Connor: Um, excuse me.

Can we get some service, please?

All right, Specs, what can I get you?

And it better not just be two waters.