Degrassi Season 9, Episode 1

Just Can't Get Enough Part 1

Airdate: 10-4-09 on CTV

[At Degrassi, Studz is on the stage auditioning for a spot to play at the Beach Bash dance]

Peter: [singing] I'm like Whoa! The California sun, I'm like Whoa! This ride has just g*n, I'm like Whoa! Just like a sub-machine g*n with our guitars, and all our girls. Hey Cali-, Hey Forni-, Hey I-A. Hey Cali-, Hey Forni-, Hey I-A.

[In the hall, Chante is interviewing the new kids, Declan and Fiona for her Video Blog]

Chante: Hey, I'm Chante, Degrassi's unofficial video blogger. You must be the diplomat's kids.

Declan : Word travels.

Chante: And I'm the destination. So, what brings the upper crust to Degrassi?

Declan: [Pushes the camera away], Old man's an education attache. Private schools, bad politics.

Fiona: We're boring, believe me. So, what's the deal here? Who are the players?

Chante: Holly J is the de facto Student Council prez. The band, Studz, just sh*t a movie in LA. The singer's girlfriend is Degrassi's next top model. Speak of the devil.

[Mia walks up on stage after Studz finishes their song]

Peter: Oh, she's back from 'Gay Paree.'

Mia: All the sh**t in the world couldn't keep me from a Studz show.

Holly J: Great. Congrats, guys. You're in the Winter Beach Bash.

Peter: [To Holly J] Lady, we are the Winter Beach Bash. [To Mia] Oh, did I tell you I'm a master musician now?

Mia: You got into the music program?

Peter: Well, basically. Can't expect these guys to make it look cool on their own.

Mia: That's amazing, Peter.

Peter: I know. This semester's all about me and you, baby. Woo!

CREDITS (Man, I don't like the new credits)

[Chante, Mia, and Peter are walking down the hall]

Chante: So, for the blog, what does Degrassi's couple of the week go by? Miater? Pia?

Mia: Wow, we're combo worthy? But who really wants to read the story of a girl juggling her daughter, high school, and a modeling career?

Peter: -And her rockstar boyfriend

Chante: Mia, you just spent the weekend in Paris. You're what we call “aspirational.” [Fiona and Declan walk by] Newbie alert. This is Fiona and Declan (pronounced Deck-linn). See ya.

Declan: (Something that sounds like “Where to see tour Mr. And Mrs. High School.” Sorry, it's hard to understand what he says here)

Peter: Oh, yeah. Peter. Sup?

Mia: Mia Jones.

Fiona: I hear you model.

Declan: Oh, my mom's in with Tio(?) fashion mag. New style editor. I should hook you up someday. [To Peter] And your band rocks, sir.

Peter: Yeah, check us out Friday Night.

Declan: I wouldn't miss the Beach Bash. It's refreshing to hear lyrics that aren't trying to be intelligent.

Peter: Totally...thanks?

Declan: Sure beats the diplomat Schmooze-fest my parents are throwing tomorrow anyway, so...

Mia: And who gets to schmooze at this fest?

Fiona: Rich old guys, fashion and media types, anyone who's anyone.

Mia: Doesn't sound so bad [Walks away with Peter as bell rings].

[Another Degrassi hallway. Alli runs up behind Johnny and tries to feel him up]

Johnny: No PDAs in school, backwoods.

Alli: [Seeing Claire] Claire!

Claire: Alli![They hug] Show me your classes [they exchange schedules]. They're almost all the same, even the non-gifted electives.

Alli: [Takes off her hoodie] I'm so glad to be back in school. Later, hoodie [tosses the hoodie to Johnny and takes off with Claire. Johnny and KC do a hilarious awkward nod of acknowledgement]

[Media Immersion, Alli is bumped into by the guitar-wielding new girl, Jenna]

Alli: Hey! Watch out with that thing. What are you new or something?

Jenna: Sorry. I'm Jenna.

Claire: I'm Claire. [They shake hands] This is Alli. We're BFFs.

Jenna: I'm so glad all the girls here don't hate each other. My old school was backstab high [sits next to Claire].

Alli: Uh, that's my seat.

Simpson: Welcome back everybody.

Alli: Sir, she's-

Simpson: Jenna Middleton! Welcome to Degrassi.

Jenna: Hi.

Simpson: Take a seat, Alli, okay? [Alli is not thrilled]

[The music classroom]

Sav: [To Peter] Dude, did you nail it? Are you psyched? You know, I had to beg Mr. Fowler to get you that audition.

Peter: Dude, I rocked an entire Hollywood film crew. It's in the bag.

Sav: Sweet.

Danny: Now we can all take Studz to the next level. [They all do dorky fist pumps]

Peter: Who knew going to school could actually help you become a rock star?

Fowler: [Mr. Fowler is played by none other than Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies fame] Good morning master musicians. I see Mr. Lavigne has given you your handout packages. [Sees Peter] Peter. I didn't see you there.

Peter: Yeah, I just sort of showed up.

Fowler: Did you get my email? I was hoping to see you after class. I'm sorry, but we don't have a place for you here right now.

Peter: [Looks dejected] Whatever. That loser doesn't know the first thing about music [punches a Timpani drum].

[Cafeteria. Jenna is auditioning for the Beach Bash, and singing a song so shrill that I can't transcribe it]

Alli: When did our school become some bizarre white version of Fame?

Claire: Please tell me it hasn't, because I can't dance OR sing...not like Jenna. She is so nice. In class she-

Alli: Bite your tongue, Claire. Nobody is sunshine and rainbows all the time.

Holly J: And we have our final performer for the Beach Bash. Congrats.

Jenna: Thanks, Miss J.

Alli: So, Miss Pretty Smile and Perfect Teeth, what's your deal?

Jenna: You think I'm pretty? Thanks Alli, but I'm not half as pretty as you [Alli rolls her eyes]

[Mia and Peter at a Cafeteria table]

Mia: So you didn't get in. Just do regular school.

Peter: Mia, I tasted fame or whatever. Being regular sucks.

Mia: Peter, look at me. You can do whatever you want.

Peter: How did I luck in to dating the most amazing girl in the world? Really, if I didn't have you, then I don't know...can your mom babysit later?

Mia: She is. I'm meeting with my agent. She's trying to set up another sh**t.

Peter: Again? How many sh**t do you need?

Mia: Lets just say I've been turning down a lot of jobs lately.

Peter: Yeah, but wasn't that part of the plan? Put modeling on the back burner and focus on the more important stuff.

Mia: What makes you think it's not important?

Peter: Well, it's just a job, right? A way to pay the bills while you're still young and hot. It's priorities, or whatever.

Mia: Since when are you the expert on priorities? Thanks for being supportive, Peter [gets up and leaves].

Peter: Mia, can we still hang out after school?

Mia: No, I'm picking up Izzy.

Declan: [sitting down with Fiona next to Peter]. Ooh, trouble in paradise?

Peter: Yeah, laugh it up, new guy.

Declan: It's not against Degrassi rules to eat lunch with my new pal, is it?

Peter: You wanna be my pal? Get me and Mia into your party. She'd love to meet your mom.

Declan: The make-up gesture. Well done, sir.

Peter: Well can you help a guy out, or no?

Declan: I won't complain about having the lovely Mia in attendance. She'll wear something low cut, I assume.

Peter: Whatever she wears, keep your eyes to yourself. All right, sir?

Declan: All right, scout's honor [does the scout's honor sign with his hand]. Here's the info [tosses Peter a folded up piece of paper].

[Grade nine science class]

Teacher: Pair up. We're going to analyze the bacterial components of cheek scrapings. Swabs, people?

Claire: [After Alli doesn't sit next to her] What are you doing?

Alli: You and Jenna make great partners. Have fun!

Jenna: Open wide, Claire-Bear!

[Peter's apartment. Mia is sitting on the couch when he enters]

Peter: I thought you had a meeting.

Mia: It turned into a phone call.

Peter: Is everything okay? [Mia nods] Good, because I have a surprise. I got us into Declan's swanky party thing. He's gonna introduce you to his mom.

Mia: Oh my God, that's amazing.

Peter: I'm sorry for being such a nob, babe. I'll be more supportive, I promise.

Mia: You have no idea how good it makes me feel to hear you say that [kisses him].

Peter: Why? What's going on?

Mia: I have a surprise, too. Don't get mad, but you are looking at the new Euro Fresh Face.

Peter: What? That's...those girls are hot!

Mia: My face is gonna be everywhere. I'm gonna be on every fashion magazine in Europe.

Peter: That's so cool. Can you make it work with school and everything?

Mia: Peter, this contract is worth 250 Grand!

Peter: Are you serious? [They high five]. Wait. Why would I be mad?

Mia: Um, okay. I have to move to Paris.

Peter: Paris, France? When?

Mia: Saturday. My mom and Izzy are coming after Izzy finishes school. I'm sorry, Peter.

Peter: So you're just leaving?

Mia: Don't worry though. We'll make the long distance thing work. You can come visit in the summer.

Peter: Yeah, sure.

Mia: Okay, I have to go sign some stuff. They're getting me a rush visa. But I'll see you tomorrow at school, okay? [they kiss. Peter looks dejected]

COMMERCIALS

[Front steps of Degrassi. Claire is sitting and doing homework]

Alli: Breakfast burrito for my bestie [hands Claire a breakfast burrito]

Claire: So we are still friends?

Alli: Why wouldn't we be?

Claire: Oh, I don't know, Science class?

Alli: Like they say: keep your friends close and your enemies closer?

Claire: So Jenna's our enemy now?

Alli: And by working with our little wolf in baby lamb's clothing. We'll discover all her dirty little secrets.

Claire: Yeah, I bet she's totally into Satan.

Alli: You never know.

[Hallowed halls of Degrassi, Simpson is talking to Mia]

Simpson: You're making all the right choices. This is really the best way for you to finish your school year. I'm really proud of you. Good luck.

Mia: Thanks.

Peter: [Walks up carrying a box] Looks like you made Simpson's day.

Mia: It's awesome. He found me a tutor in Paris so I'll be able to finish my semester.

Peter: Sounds like you'll be pretty busy.

Mia: Yeah, I may have to miss a fashion party or two, but I'll make it work.

Peter: Speaking of skipping parties, I think you should go to Declan's thing tonight without me.

Mia: Why? You don't want to go? [Peter shrugs] What is that [looks at the box]?

Peter: It's just, like, your stuff.

Mia: Are you breaking up with me? No, come on Peter, don't do this.

Peter: You're gonna be like 5,000 miles away surrounded by guys falling in love with you.

Mia: And that's exactly why I need to know you're gonna be here for me.

Peter: [Sits down next to her] What if I moved to Paris with you? [Funky European music plays in the background when he says this. Oh, Degrassi editors, how you slay me]

Mia: What about school and your parents?

Peter: I'm emancipated, remember? I still have money from the movie.

Mia: I didn't want to ask...I know moving is crazy, but I would love to have my boyfriend there [they hug].

[Degrassi hallway, Alli is walking with KC]

Alli: KC, where's Claire?

KC: I thought she was with you.

Alli: No, [looks at her phone] and she won't text me back.

KC: Well I just got one, wishing me luck with my probation officer [Alli gives him a look]... Not that I have one [walks away].

[Some classroom. Jenna is teaching Claire guitar]

Claire: [struggling to play the guitar] This is harder than it looks.

Jenna: That's what he said (no, she really says this)

Claire: Eww, Jenna.

Jenna: So tonight, more lessons or science assignment?

Claire: Alli and I usually do TV/Homework night.

Jenna: Friendship priorities, cool.

Claire: You know what? Come over. It'll be fine.

Jenna: You're sure Alli won't mind?

Claire: Of course not. She's not the jealous type [She gets a text from Alli that says “where r u??”].

[The party at Declan and Fiona's house]

Mia: This is no high school party.

Peter: [As the maitre'd takes his coat] Hey that's my jacket! Oh, sorry. [To Mia] That chick just took my coat!

Mia: Well get used to it. In Europe, models get invited to this kind of stuff all the time

Peter: Yeah, more proof that these rich peeps aren't dumb. So, now what?

Mia: [Grabs drinks from a tray] Well it is a schmooze-fest...I wonder which one's Declan's mom?

Peter: [Declan waves them over] Let's go hang with the kids.

Declan: So this is our humble abode for the next six months or so.

Mia: Only six months?

Declan: Eh, could be more, could be less. Diplomat brats do a lot of bouncing around.

Fiona: [Offers Peter an oyster] Here. [Peter looks skeptical] Never had raw oysters?

Peter: It looks like a loogi.

Declan: Don't you just love how parochial Mia's boyfriend is?

Peter: What's that supposed to mean?

Declan: Oh, parochial? Lacking in worldly experience, but not in a bad way [Peter gives him a look].

Mia: I like to say he keeps it real. Like in his band. He writes his own songs and lyrics.

Peter: Yeah, we just spent two weeks in LA. The parties there blow this snooze-fest out of the water.

Declan: Well then, why don't you show everyone how you throw down Cali-style? Get up there. Play that “Whoa” song.

Peter: No, I don't even have my ax.

Declan: No problem. [To one of the guests] Hey Skip. Can my friend borrow your guitar? [To Peter] It's all yours, sir.

Peter: No, Declan, forget it.

Declan: [Into microphone] Hey everybody. Having a good time? It's time to turn this snooze- fest into a Studz-fest. Here is the coolest guy at my new high school, Peter...something. [To Peter] Come on, sir, they're starved for entertainment.

Peter: [To the crowd] Hello everyone. [He starts singing the song. The rich snobs look bemused. Peter tales off halfway through the verse]. Sure, why not?

[Claire's room. She's painting Jenna's nails]

Jenna: My nails get totally trashed playing guitar.

Claire: One of the useful things my older sister taught me.

Jenna: At least you have a sister, the rehab brothers here. [Looks at nails] Oh, cute! I feel like such a girl.

Alli: [Walking in] Hey. [She stops upon seeing Jenna] Am I interrupting?

Claire: Hey Alli, we were just doing some science homework, and then-

Alli: You actually became friends with her? I'm sorry Claire, but this ends now.

Jenna: Should I go? I can go.

Claire: What's wrong with you? Why are you so afraid of us hanging out?

Alli: I'm not, it's just...[lowers her voice] It's not fair that she breezes into school and steals my best friend. [To Jenna] I knew she'd do it the minute I saw her.

Claire: So I guess what I want doesn't matter. Thanks, Alli, real nice.

Jenna: Actually guys, I'd like to be friends with both of you [Alli gives her a look].

[Declan's party. Mia is on the couch consoling Peter]

Mia: It wasn't that bad.

Peter: Whatever, I sucked. This whole party sucks. Let's just go.

Mia: Nobody cares about your little performance, Peter.

Peter: That's a lie. Those rich snobs were trying not to laugh at me.

Mia: Just try and be yourself, the charming and confident guy I know.

Peter: I don't feel like that guy. [Lady in red dress comes over]

Red Dress: You must be Mia. Come meet some people.

Mia: [To Peter] That's what I'm here to do.

Peter: Yeah, you're all business, aren't you?

Mia: [Walking away] Peter!

Fiona: [Sits down next to Peter] Want some company?

Peter: Don't bother. You'll just end up moving to another galaxy like all my other girlfriends.

Fiona: Lucky for both of us, dating you isn't in my plans.

Peter: Right, your boyfriend. I think he knew I was gonna make an ass of myself.

Fiona: That would be my brother.

Blonde Girl: [Sits down on the other side of Peter] Common mistake, Fiona and Declan are very close.

Fiona: Shut up, Vickie.

Peter: So he was hitting on Mia. Ugh, where's my stupid coat ticket?

Fiona: You guys are leaving?

Peter: I am. This isn't fun.

Vickie: I can't stand these parties either, but... [pulls out a little baggie] now it's all good.

Fiona: Really, Victoria? You're still doing that?

Peter: [Examines the bag] What is this?

Vickie: An escape without leaving. [Peter looks skeptical] Don't think sweetie, just do.

Peter: How do you-

Vickie: You'll figure it out. [Peter opens the bag] Maybe in the bathroom.

Peter: Ah [goes to the bathroom].

[Claire's bedroom. Alli is drawing on Jenna's hand]

Alli: There. To welcome you to Degrassi and commemorate our new friendship.

Jenna: Thanks so much, guys. It's so hard coming to a new school in a new city where you don't know anybody.

Alli: We niners have to stick together.

Jenna: So tell me, who's off limits?

Claire: Off limits?

Jenna: At my old school, I was such a boyfriend stealer, especially with bad boy types. They're my weakness.

Alli: Then I'm with Johnny. He's a senior.

Jenna: Eh, too old for me [looks at Claire].

Claire: I'm with KC.

Jenna: Oh, he is so cute! But...don't worry Claire-Bear. I won't even look at him [Claire looks displeased]

Alli: You're right, Jenna is so nice [smirks to Claire].

Claire: It's all right. She's not his type [awkward silence].

[The party. Peter is hopped up on mystery powder]

Peter: [Runs up to Mia and kisses her] I got my groove back.

Mia: Yeah, all of the sudden...

Peter: Yeah, I had some help [winks]. You're looking smokin' by the way. Wanna go fool around?

Mia: Uh, Peter, what help?

Peter: Dare me to eat an oyster? [runs to the oyster table]

Mia: [To Declan] Are there drugs going around?

Declan: Eh, I could probably find you some.

Mia: No, not for me, it's Peter [cut to Peter slurping down an oyster].

Peter: Mia! I did it!

Declan: He does seem...enthused.

Fiona: Tory's giving out party favors. [To Mia] He's on crank.

Mia: What? [Walks over to Peter] Peter, did you take something from Victoria?

Peter: Some coke I think, just a little.

Mia: Shh! [Lowers her voice] Peter, coke would've been bad enough, but that was crystal meth!

Peter: Meth? Crazy...How much would you give me if I eat these fish eggs?

Mia: We're leaving.

Peter: C'mon Mia.

Mia: Peter. Now! [She walks away, Peter downs the caviar]
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