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All right, high-five!

Low-five!

No five! Psyche!

(Laughs)

Ha ha ha! I'm a college-going guy!

All right!

T.U. By a hair. How 'bout you guys?

-T.U., and a couple others. -Um, I'm still waiting to hear.

So what's next, a free ride on Daddy's university savings?

No, no, my dad got slammed just like everyone.

I mean, my parents are gonna help,

but I gotta get a job or something.

(Mock fear) Whoa!

Peter Stone? Working stiff?

Whatever. I'll put a resume together.

-How hard can it be? -Come on, Peter.

Name one thing you've worked on for, hmm, longer than a week.

Well, till you guys kicked me out, my band.

Right.

(Uncomfortable murmur)

"High school diploma.

"Blue.

"Semi-suspended driver's license."

This is some resume.

(Snorts, scoffing)

Are you sure you're not hiring?

What, and cut into Holly J's tips?

Heh, don't even think about it.

Oh, guitar and bass, huh?

Yeah, it's two different skills.

It's not like I have any real work experience.

Hey, you want some?

Help me bring some beans down from the upstairs.

There's an upstairs?

(Hum of traffic)

Careful. That's 50 pounds of dark roast.

This space is huge.

What do you do up here?

Storage. And sometimes I'll take a nap on a slow day.

Check it out, check it out.

This is a stage.

You add a sound system,

clean this up a little bit,

we're in business!

How are we in business?

Well, you're always talking how bands don't have

any places to play, right?

So, like... what, you wanna put on shows?

Yeah, man, it's a slam dunk!

The kids in this neighborhood do need a place to party.

Yeah, and when your band's not playing,

I'll book other bands, I'll do the sound,

sell some booze-free drinks.

And what do I tell the owner?

Well, what he doesn't know doesn't hurt him, right?

Wrong.

Look, clean the place up,

and...

we'll talk to him in the morning, okay?

(Grunts)

"When I won the math prize,

my family all went out for ice cream,

even though it wasn't that hot outside.

"It was a great day for all of us and-"

How did you feel?

I felt good.

And proud, I guess?

Clare, this is life-writing.

I want you to take us on an emotional journey.

Why don't you try again tomorrow?

Who's next?

Jenna. Let's hear it.

It's not your fault. You're sheltered.

Someday you'll have awesome stories.

Or I'll be square Clare forever.

(Huffs)

"This is the story of a lonely small-town girl

trying to make friends in the big city.

"One thing I learned about city people,

they don't get excited when someone new comes to town."

Gotta admit, the place looks awesome.

So, I was thinking,

I'll work pro-bono the first two weeks, and then-

So, no alcohol, no drugs?

Yeah, all-ages shows,

for kids who can't get into bars.

Gavin, you'll vouch for him?

-Yeah. -I like your friend,

but this is on you.

Any trouble, and I mean the smallest bit

of funny business, and it's sshht!

No funny business, sir.

Yeah. Scout's honor.

You turn a profit,

and I'll put your friend on the payroll.

See you next week.

-Yeah, dude! -There you go.

And in other news...

uh, today, we have a special announcement from Peter Stone.

That's you. Read that.

I wish there was a cool all-ages place

peeps like us could go to watch live bands.

Holy coincidence!

Tonight's the grand opening of exactly the place

you just mentioned!

Where and when can my many friends and I

partake in such excitement?

Good question, Nancy. Have you ever heard of The Dot?

Uh, yeah, doofus, I work there.

The club is called Above the Dot.

And it's right above The Dot. Get it?

This is stupid.

In other news, the Lepidoptery Society

bake sale is happening in the cafeteria today.

(Music from laptop plays)

Kay, Sav, I can't talk right now, okay?

(Beeps phone off)

Clare Edwards.

Interviewing for propmaster, right?

Sorry about the phone call.

Oh, that's okay.

It's a really big job to put together this whole show.

Heh, yeah. Tell that to my demanding cast and crew.

They think it's easy.

No way! I stage managed my Sunday school musical

and worked every weekend for two months.

Two months, huh? That's commitment.

Well, it was worth it. I mean, I love stuff like this.

Okay, done deal. We meet on Thursdays, okay?

(Elated breath)

What were we listening to?

Uh, the Batalis. An indie band I heard in Italy.

Ever been?

Oh, you gotta go.

Pick some grapes, drink some wine.

Met a crazy girl with a Vespa.

Tuscany changed my life.

(Phone rings)

Oh, sorry, I'm boring you.

-Jane? -No, no, it was a great story.

Oh. Fiona. Victoria.

Hey, Peter. I'm surprised you remember me.

Yeah, you're Fiona's cousin, right?

Yeah, I don't really remember much else from that night.

I mean, post-meth.

I shouldn't have given it to you.

I'm sorry.

Vicki's been clean for, what, two months now?

NA does wonders. How about you?

I haven't touched a thing since that stupid weekend.

Good for you, sweetie.

Well...

Nice to see you.

Uh, wait, wait, wait.

Um...

I'm starting a new club.

It's like a all-ages live-music thing.

Cool.

I'll check it out.

Holly Attention Degrassi,

would Paul Townsend please report to the front office?

Paul Townsend to the front office.

You working on your story?

Great guess.

I didn't think your other one was so bad.

What do you want?

We haven't talked since...

That's kind of what happens after a breakup.

I just wanna know if you're okay.

My life didn't revolve around you, KC.

I have a whole bunch of things going on

that you know nothing about.

So spare me the pity.

Okay.

So I'll see ya.

I thought you'd be on stage.

Oh. One of the side effects of meth use-

you lose your band.

Could've been worse. So, uh...

This is a cool space.

Yeah, it's the first night. So it should probably pick up.

You know, like, word of mouth, or whatever.

(Band plays)

So you think people'll

keep coming for coffee and bottled water?

As if. No, it's all about booking awesome bands.

Fritz Helder and the Phantoms are about to do a club tour.

They might do a low-pressure tune-up show.

That'd be great, but like, how?

I know them. And they owe me a favor.

No way! Would you do that?

I'll look into it. No promises.

Do you smell something?

(Band plays)

Uh, hey, guys.

I don't mean to narc you out or anything,

but you gotta get rid of that.

Or my six friends and I could go somewhere else

and tell everyone how lame this place is.

Okay, just take it to the bathroom, all right?

Hey, Coolio?

You want some of this?

No, you go ahead.

(Band plays)

So, minus the costs, we made 18 bucks.

Hm. Whatever, man.

Tonight was awesome.

Yeah, and word's gonna spread.

I enlisted some help.

Yeah, so who is the lovely lady?

She's, um, that girl I was talking to you about.

Fiona and Declan's cousin.

The meth chick?

Yeah, but she's clean now.

She's been in NA for two months.

Cool.

Hey, sorry, man, we're closed.

Come back to...

I'm with Metro Drug Task Force.

We just busted some kids who said they bought drugs here.

That's not possible. That's not possible.

Well, we keep hearing things,

we're gonna have to send the permit folks over.

And they could shut you down.

No, no, it won't happen again, okay.

I guarantee that.

-See you around. Okay.

Good night.

-Did you see anything? -Just a couple of stoners.

Great. So, the first night, we're turning into a drug den.

Hey, dude, you want any more of this?

Then maybe it's not our job to be a couple of narcs.

Your job is to make sure

I don't lose my job, all right?

So, anyone with drugs gets the boot! Clear?

-Yes, sir. -Pete?!

Yeah, I got it.

"I got the best tan while picking grapes.

"And that's when I met Matteo.

"He took me for a ride on his Vespa.

"And as the wind blew through my hair,

I realized that Tuscany truly changed my life."

Moving, compelling.

Well done.

Tuscany? A Vespa? Really?

You don't know everything about me.

(With a laugh) I guess not.

(Half laughs)

Now the Linux operating system is an excellent example

of free and open software collaboration.

No way!

Peter. Is there, uh...

something you'd like to share with the class?

Uh, actually, yes, there is.

Tonight Fritz Helder and the Phantoms

are playing Above the Dot!

(Impressed and excited murmurs)

Their videos are sick. Are you serious?

Have I ever lied to you, Daniel?

Whatever, whatever.

Uh, doors are at00.

If it's, um, okay with you,

can we get back to Windows vs. Linux?

Go right ahead, sir.

Thank you.

Now, Linux offers two-tiered security, which means...

(Hum of chatter)

Band member: Check. Check. One, two...

Thanks, Vicki. You're a lifesaver.

I'll never be able to pay you back.

Never say never, sweetie.

Vicki!

Is this the lucky guy?

This is the friend I told you about.

Pulling in a pretty big favor for just a friend.

Enjoy the show.

Thanks, Pastel. You rock!

So, friend, been talking me up?

Your name may have come up.

Yeah? Like, as in, "I met this really cute guy"?

Followed by "and I blew my chances

when I gave him crank."

Well, it sorta caused me to break up with my girlfriend.

So, in a weird way,

I guess it made your chances better.

So, what are they now?

I'd say they're pretty good.

So I guess I'm a lucky girl.

(Fritz Helder and the Phantoms begins to play)

(Music begins, crowd cheers)

(Muted beat of music)

Clare, I still can't believe you wanted to come here.

Well, I'm not gonna get any more great stories

lying in my bedroom.

Well, uh, that depends...

(Both laugh)

Declan! Hi.

Propmaster Clare. You're a fan of the Fritz too?

Sure. I also downloaded the Batalis album.

They're amazing.

Who're the Batalis?

Just this indie band from Italy.

Did you hear them when you were there,

riding around on your Vespa?

I thought you said you were never there.

Pick grapes, too?

I was boring her with my stories earlier.

See you in there.

Oh, my God! Clare, you stole Declan's story?

I'm busted. Congratulations.

(Exhales) Clare?

Clare!

You're overacting. Come back here.

(Band plays, kids cheer)

Do you believe this crowd?

Can you believe this cash?

Oh, I love the stink of cover charge.

This place is gonna blow up! Thanks.

Dude, you did it!

Come here.

I might even get a raise outta this.

What can I say? I'm an entrepreneur.

And a lothario, apparently.

Oh, that? That must be from when I

totally made out with Victoria!

You dirty dawg! Come here, come here.

Oh, what're you doing?

Rubbing your head for good luck.

He's on a roll. Touch him, touch him.

Okay, boys, I'm gonna head to the bathroom.

Okay.

(Muted beat of music)

(Sniffing)

Uh, I like your top. It's cute.

Uh, thanks.

(Sound of kids cheering and hollering as door opens)

(Continues singing indistinctly)

Um, I just saw Victoria in the bathroom taking drugs.

She came out of the stall wiping her nose.

Maybe she has a cold.

No, I know what I saw, Peter.

Well, then get your eyes checked, Jane.

Hey, hey, hey!

She already screwed up your life once, all right?

We're not gonna let that happen again.

Victoria had a drug problem, all right?

She's in a program.

That's history. People change.

Yeah, well, history often repeats itself.

(Band plays)

-Are you sure? -Yes.

Clare!

-Clare, wait a second. -Why, so you can call me a liar?

What's happening?

Why are you trying to be someone else?

Because I'm boring, Alli.

You're growing up and I'm just...

watching.

What're you talking about?

You have lots of stories to tell.

There's, um...

Uh, there's that time you got that funny haircut.

And, um, well, you and KC just broke up.

I mean, that is drama, right?

Thanks, Alli. I almost forgot.

(Sighs) I'm sorry, Clare.

But it's okay to feel bad.

Can we feel bad at the mall at lunch?

Can't face KC and Jenna in the caf today.

Hey. Thanks for meeting me on my lunch break.

Didn't get a chance to say goodbye last night.

Sorry. Something came up.

But, uh, Above the Dot's gonna be the party place this summer.

Yeah, it's going so well.

I'm starting to get the party vibe again.

Look, I know you're in NA and everything,

but I was wondering if you had any of your old hookups?

Like, for drugs?

No pressure.

I'm glad you're clean.

It's just, I guess I'm not as strong as you are.

I'm not that strong.

I've been cheating.

Here.

-I can get more. -Great.

And, uh, if your friends are looking to score,

you know where to find me.

Where will that be?

Rehab or jail?

I don't want your stupid drugs.

What was this? Some kind of test?

Don't come to the club. Don't call me.

Okay, I can't be around that crap anymore.

(Inhales and exhales)

Clare, why are you pushing me?

How is this gonna help?

It's different!

-(Giggles) Thanks. -Here, hold my stuff.

(Straining) Oh. Okay.

(Books clatter)

I'm not planning on anyone seeing

this lacy bra, you know. It's just for me.

-What're you doing?! -"The only thing I think

I did wrong with KC was to be my honest self,

so why wasn't that enough?"

Clare, this is a story!

It's pathetic.

It's heartbreaking.

It's honest.

It would blow Ms. Kwan away.

I can't tell people, Alli.

(Exhales) Too personal?

No.

It's not finished.

I still have to write the part

where the girl gets the guy back.

Clare! Are you serious?!

Maybe it's time to get interesting.

Eee! (Excited giggling)

Okay, here comes an amp.

Man, when're you gonna make enough money

to buy the club a sound system?

The way things are going? Probably pretty soon.

Hey, um, Spinner told us what you did.

Must've been hard.

You know, it's cool that you got the van

and set up the club. You take good care of us.

Come on, let's get on with it. The bass drum?

-Yeah. -All right, back to roadie work.

Here ya go, boss.

Hey, hold up, hold up.

We had a new sign made.

"Janie & the Studs Featuring Peter Stone"?

Guys, what is this?

Well, we thought that you and I could sing duets.

So, I'm back in?

You guys are serious?

Ah, come here, guys.

-Come here. -Aw!

Oh, you guys rock! Thank you!

Aw, I love you guys! (Studs play)