TEXT: Craig's Room He is looking in a mirror. He doesn't have a shirt on. We see he has big deep bruises on his chest. He touches it + it hurts him. Degrassi Craig's dad is dropping him off at school. Mr. M: Here we are. Listen, hold on a second, Craiger. Got something for you. (He hands Craig a stack of money) Maybe you can get yourself a new camera. One of those digital ones. Craig: Wow! Thanks. Mr. M: If you need anything else, just ask. Craig: Sure, sure. Thank you. Mr. M: You're welcome. No hard feelings? Craig: No hard feelings. Mr. M: All right, then. (Craig gets out of the car) Degrassi Cafeteria Hazel: It's gotta be a real date, like a dinner and a movie date. Paige: No way. Spinner: Yes, way. We want value for our entertainment dollar. Besides we're not the ones with the mullet. JT: Paige Michalchuk and I will go out this year. It may take a little time, but- Paige: Oh, JT. JT: Uh, hey, Paige. To what do we owe this pleasure? This honor? This uh... Paige: I just wanted to apologize... for the other day when you asked me out. Sorry. JT: Oh, ok. Paige: Movie and a bite. Your treat. JT: Really? Great. Paige: Tonight, the mall, 5 P.M. sharp. (She leaves. Tony stares at JT in shock) Outside Craig is talking with Sean as they shoot hoops. Craig shoots and it goes in. Sean: Man, you should try out for the school team this year. Craig: I'm not really a team sport kinda guy. Sean: Didn't think I was either, but it's cool. Over here. (Craig gives him the ball. Sean tries to make a basket, but isn't really close to making one) Craig: Whoa, maybe I should join the team if you're the star player. Sean:
SUMMARY:
As a new school year begins, Degrassi expands into a full-fledged high school encompassing seventh through twelfth grades. New ninth-grader Craig becomes quick friends with Sean and attracts Emma and Manny, but his home life is less than perfect as he deals with an abusive father and his own, growing need to be around his stepfather Joey and half-sister Angela. Meanwhile, J.T. makes desperate attempts to ask Paige out, but she refuses every time. She later changes her mind when she makes a bet with Hazel and Spinner.