Degrassi: Next Class

You look so handsome, sweetheart.

Who would've thought there was a human

under all those hoodies.

By which I mean you look very nice.

I figured I'd make an effort for my first day back at school post-suspension.

Why don't you sit down and eat something? You need to fuel up.

I'd rather just get going.

I know we have to meet Simpson,

but I really want to talk to Yael before class.

Okay then, let's go.

Where's Frankie?

Oh, she had to be at school early for some emergency volleyball meeting.

What the hell?

- I'm proud of you. -

I know that going back after everything will be tough.

Well, it'll be better than being cooped up with only you to talk to.

There's that classic Hunter charm.

- You're a total idiot. - Come on, give the guy a shot.

Ben Affleck cannot be Batman. It's a travesty.

This isn't school. Where... where are we?

- Where are you taking me? - Hunter, um...

this is a mental health facility.

You're having me committed?

It's called a psychiatric hold.

We can't ignore the fact that you brought a weapon to school.

You told her?

- I had to. - I'm gonna kill you.

It's just a figure of speech.

Well, you need help, sweetheart.

I know this is scary, but we are doing it for you.

- Northern Tech pranked us first. - I know. - _

I can't believe other teams are refusing to play us

- until we apologize for making the banner. - We're not racist.

That school is called the Zoo.

We painted their players as animals,

but the banner had nothing to do with race.

Yeah, there's no way we're letting this ruin our season.

So, I guess we can start by telling them

it wasn't meant to be offensive,

- and then... - Um, make sure you say it was a joke.

Why don't you say that?

What is it?

I can't go with you to apologize.

I have to go visit Hunter.

Is he... Are you okay?

I... really don't wanna talk about it.

I can move the meeting if you want.

I don't know if it's the best idea for me to go, anyway.

You drew it, didn't you?

Yeah. The whole thing was kind of my idea, and...

I drew the monkey.

Just please don't tell anyone, okay?

Yeah... sure.

- You know I'm not racist, right? - Yeah, of course I do.

Don't worry, Franks. I've got this.

It's like she doesn't even realize that she's being so rude.

- I know, right? - Yeah, it's...

- You agree, right? - Of course.

- Good morning, beautiful. - Oh, hey.

What happened with your co-op?

Uh, I got it. Peter loved my track.

- Oh, that's amazing. -

- - So... are you two back together?

Did I fall through a tear in the space-time continuum?

We'll talk about it later.

- I sure missed doing that. -

- What? - I just wish you would have talked to me

before you told everyone we were back together.

We're... we're not? Look, Zig,

can we get together and talk tonight?

Yes, yes, of course.

- Whatever you need. - Okay.

- Tonight it is. -

Negative thoughts often emerge as a result of our anxiety.

Have you been tested for or diagnosed with

any chronic physical or emotional pain disorders?

Have you been administered antibiotics?

I don't belong here.

This place is full of crazy people.

What's with the bars on the windows? It's like a bad movie.

And no belts or shoelaces?

Do they seriously think I'm gonna hurt myself the first chance I get?

You have to get me out of here.

Please, I'll... I'll do whatever you say.

I'll be good, I promise.

I'm sorry. I really need you to give this a chance.

I'll see you soon, sweetheart.

I love you.

- Where am I going? - Come on.

Where am I going?

- -

Anyway, while I would not have described that kiss as confusing,

she still agreed to go out with me.

Wait, I... I thought she agreed to talk.

Well, I figured it was a good opportunity to treat her to a nice dinner.

I got a Groupon.

What? You think she's gonna dump me?

I think she's confused. I mean, fair.

You did cheat on her.

Look, I know that I messed up,

but I'm willing to put in the work to fix this, you know?

- What? - I...

I don't know if it should be this hard.

I love her, man.

You're 16.

You don't think you're gonna marry her or something?

- Oh, crap, you do. - And you think I'm an idiot.

I think you'd better hope that this date goes well tonight.

Have you made any friends?

What about your doctors? Are they nice?

I brought you some pajamas and a pillow.

Just say something.

Can I borrow your hoodie? I'm cold.

I... I don't know if I'm allowed, bud.

It's your fault I'm in this hellmouth,

and now you're also going to let me freeze to death?

I'm going to the washroom.

Hunter! Stop!

Hey!

_

Have a seat.

- Can I get you anything? - No, I'm fine.

Well, thanks for meeting me.

I really hope we can figure this out.

I know we'd all like to get back to volleyball.

Of course they asked you to talk to me.

I am one of the captains.

Then where is your other white co-captain?

- Frankie couldn't make it. - Okay. Did you draw me as a monkey?

- No. - Did you know about it?

No, of course not.

Then I don't know what I'm doing here.

We want the people who are actually responsible to own up.

So, unless you're hiding them in another room...

Come on, it was just a joke.

- Oh, well, in that case, all is forgiven. - Seriously?

Is it just a joke when people ask how many baby daddies I have?

Is it just a joke when people assume I can't swim,

or ask if they can touch my hair?

- It's no excuse. - I know.

And all that stuff is awful, it just...

It wasn't meant to be racist.

So what? It was.

You should be just as offended, if not more.

Your team drew the pictures.

Whoever drew that, they didn't mean any harm.

But it still hurt.

Because we live in a world where lots of people do mean it like that.

I came here for an apology, not for these excuses.

But what about our season? Other teams are refusing to play us.

Good.

It's going to stay that way until the person responsible quits the team.

Seriously? Isn't that a little extreme?

How are things supposed to change

if people aren't held accountable for their actions?

In the meantime, you should figure out

why you think it's okay to be on a team of racists.

I'm sure she's on her way.

_

Did you have any questions you wanted to ask me, Hunter?

This is a mistake.

I don't belong here. I'm... I'm not sick.

Okay, let me ask you something.

Why do you think your family brought you here?

They're overreacting.

You... aggressively bullied a classmate,

which included calling a SWAT team to her house...

you made a list of people you wanted to hurt,

you brought a weapon to school,

and you intentionally crashed a car.

Just tell me what I can say to get out of here.

I have some people I need to talk to.

Her?

Is that why you tried to run away?

It doesn't matter. She's not gonna talk to me.

Well, that's something I might be able to help you with.

_

You're giving me homework?

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy.

The goal is to help you deal with troubling thoughts in an effective way.

So, what I'm hearing is, you're not going to let me go home.

Mmm. Damn, that was good.

If you ever cheat on me, you're bringing me here.

- Glad you enjoyed it. -

I can't believe she stood me up.

Maybe she really did have homework.

Mmm. Let me see the text.

Yeah, she totally stood you up.

See, why would she do this to me?