05x04 - A Tangled Web

[bunniefuu]

'bye, granddad.

'bye, grandma.

What about your dishes?

I'm in a rush.

It takes two seconds.

All right, fine.

And was there any
particular reason

You didn't do them
last night?

I had homework.

You watched tv all evening.

I don't know what
to do with you.

You could help around
here occasionally.

I don't have to do
what you say.

You're not my mother.

♪ I wake up in the morning ♪

♪ got to shake the feeling ♪

♪ I've got to face
a day of school ♪

♪ what's to be afraid of? ♪

♪ I can ask a question ♪

♪ or maybe even bend the rules ♪

♪ I'm searching for a place
where I'll fit in ♪

♪ there's a way, if I look
then I can win ♪

♪ yeah, I can see
I'm not alone ♪

♪ I can face the unknown ♪

♪ everybody can succeed ♪

♪ in yourself you must believe ♪

♪ give it a try ♪

♪ at degrassi high. ♪

Midterm report cards
come out today.

I am so nervous.

Relax, you
always do great.

Anyway, who cares?

I do.

And my parents
and universities.

You need a 75 average...

You know the gourmet
scum concert?

Yeah, you blew
getting us tickets.

What about you?

You said you would.

It doesn't matter--
they've added a second show.

And I get my car today.

We could drive!

My parents won't let me go.

Oh, come on, snake.

This is special!

You want to go?

Of course.

Look, marks come out
today, right?

And you'll do great.

Maybe.

And your parents

Take you out for
dinner as a reward.

So, instead of going
out to dinner

Come see the concert!

It might work...

If I do well.

It'll be fine-- we'll
talk about this later.

Or at lunch.

Yes!

All right.

Sorry.

That's okay, joey.

How are you?

Fine.

'bye.

He bumped into
me on purpose.

Why?

He likes me.

So he bumps into you.

Of course.

Boys act funny sometimes.

Brown...

Jackson...

Mr. Levesque...

Miss bloom...

Wheeler...

Cifuentes...

Farley...

Please-- now

Have your parents sign these.

How'd you do?

Awful.

God!

You're not eating?

I'm not hungry.

You have to eat.

You're not my mother.

Sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

I've just en so mad lately.

This has got to be
the worst time of my life.

I can hardly sleep.

I just keep
thinking about it.

I keep picturing my dad
and that woman.

So what do I do?
Should I tell my brother?

I don't want to
make him upset.

Should I tell mom?

You should talk
to him first.

I can't.

I can't even stand
to look at him.

And if you're a vegetarian...

Hey, alex...

Alex?

Yeah, I think he does.

Tessa and alex...

Sounds nice.

Are you kidding?

She'd never go for me.

W not?

She thinks I'm a nerd.

You don't know that.

Sure I do.

Everyone thinks I'm a nerd.

You are not.

Look, arthur...

Thanks, but I can't
change fate.

I must worship
tessa from afar.

Well, I've picked up signals.

Like last week

We both reached for a pie

And he touched my hand.

And then today...

Coincidence?

I think not.

Snake:
How did you do?

Joey:
Pretty good.

Hey, wheels-- snake
got an 86 average.

Including gym.

Amazing, huh?

I did okay, too.

I got a 76 in history.

Can you
believe that?

Thank you, special ed.

That's great.
Here...

How does that signature look?

What are you doing?

What do you think?

I can't let
my grandmother see this.

Is that a good idea?

Joey:
What if she finds out?

I tried that once.

I won't get caught.

And man, I'm not
missing this concert.

Oh, hi, gorgeous.

Sorry I won't be
here for dinner--

Squash game.

Don't wait up.

I'll probably go
for a drink.

Have a good
game, dad.

Thank you, I will.

I got my report card.

Oh, good.

Let me have a look at it.

No nasty surprises, I hope.

No.

By the way--

I won't be home
for dinner tomorrow.

There's an important
board meeting.

Me and dad alone?

Why are you
so angry at him?

Please understand

That he's under a lot
of pressure these days.

Yeah, right.

He is.

He's discouraged about work

And I've been too busy
to be there for him.

It's not your fault.

I'm not so sure.

That's why I'm glad he's
taken up playing squash.

You actually believe that?

Squash?

Why shouldn't I?

Caitlin?

Don't you understand?

Don't you see
what's going on?

He's having an affair.

Honey, what are you
talking about?

I saw him with another woman--

And they looked
pretty friendly.

( sighs ):
I was hoping you
wouldn't find out.

You know?

So, what are you going to do?

I don't want to force matters--
we've been married for 20 years.

So you have to confront
him or something.

Caitlin, I love him.

I want to save my marriage.

This is a very
complicated situation.

And it's mine.

Please... Let me
handle it my own way.

Oh, caitlin...

Hi, grandma.

Hi, derek,
how was school?

Fine.

Hi, grandpa,
who's winning?

Derek--

Shouldn't I be seeing

Your midterm marks soon?

They don't have
those anymore.

Oh, you're so smooth--
are you ever telling the truth?

It is the truth.

Mr. Raditch called.

He wants me to go over your
midterm report card with you.

What am I to do with you?

You don't do as I ask.

You lie constantly, you won't
even see your social worker.

My parents are dead.

The social worker
can't help.

I still hurt, too.

She was my daughter.

It was two years ago--
it's over.

I'm fine now, I don't
need help from anyone.

Well, you're getting
wilder and wilder.

I've had it up to here
with your behavior!

You're grounded, young man.

For two weeks.

What?

You heard me.

No more going out

No more tv.

Your friends can
come for studying

And that's it.

I can't believe this.

Good morning, degrassi.

Boys' soccer team b*at out
banton last night

By a score of 10 to 3.

Way to go, guys!

Is this a note?

"meet me at the front door

"at 4:00.

A secret admirer."

I have a secret admirer?

Don't get too excited...

It isn't me.

Funny guy.

Who do you think it is?

You don't think...

Tessa?

Could be.

What's that?

Looks like a note
or something.

"meet me at the front
door at 4:00.

Signed, a secret admirer."

It's from joey--
I know it.

Wheels!

Snake's parents
are letting him go!

We had the greatest talk!

Be glad you have
real parents.

What do you mean?

I'm grounded
for two weeks.

The report card?

But I'm still going
to the concert.

You can't!
You're grounded!

She wants me to
study, I'll study.

Can I come over
for some tutoring
tonight?

You can't!

I'm going to the...

Right!
Yeah!

Are you guys sure?

Joey, I don't care about her.

From now on, I do what I want.

So?

Looks like
her handwriting.

You really think so?

You saw that look
she gave you.

Let them work it out,
like your mom says.

But it's going
to be tough.

Me and my dad alone?

I just hope I can
keep my mouth shut.

Why don't you come over
to my house tonight?

Your mom won't mind?

Of course not,
why would she mind?

Football practice begins
in 15 minutes.

On the field, in uniform.

This is it.

Good luck, romeo.

Thanks.

Hey, what if
it is her?

What do I do?

Be yourself.

Let nature take its course.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Melanie:
I went camping.

That was so fun.

Hi.

Hi!

Waiting for someone?

Yes.

Me, too.

Great.

Man on radio:
In sports, the international
basketball league

Was busy last night...

No, young man!

You are not leaving
this house.

You want me
to improve my marks?

Yes.

I'm having trouble.

Snake can help me--
he's got straight a's.

Then why doesn't
he come here?

Because his parents

Don't like him going
out on weeknights.

Please, grandma--
I've got a test tomorrow.

You mean you're really
going to study?

Yes.

Really?

Yes, grandma--
please.

All right.

I'll trust you.

Great--
thanks a lot!

I'll be home by midnight.

Holdt.

11:00.

But there's lots to do.

11:00, derek.

All right, fine.

All right, if we take
these side roads

We can be there in no time.

There he is.

To you long enough.

The old biddy
was nagging me.

Wow--
look at that power!

Great, can we
leave now, please?

Joey:
We're out of here!

Wheels:
We're going to be late.

Joey:
Relax-- I know a shortcut.

Trust me.

Good night.

Good night.

So the person
you're meeting

Still isn't here?

What does it
look like, alex?

Just asking.

That lob went
outside.

Did you put a note
on my locker?

No-- but I got a note, too.

You did?
What did it say?

It's the same note.

Oh, great--
this is obviously

Someone's idea of a joke.

Ha ha, very funny!

I'm going home.

Wait!

I'll walk you.

If you want.

Sure.

So how were your marks?

Pretty okay,
except physics.

All right, try it now.

Come on, baby-- please.

Yes!

Oh!

This is just great.

My parents let me go

And this happens.

Great.

Relax-- I can fix this.

It was fixed.

It's supposed to be.

They charged me enough.

Come on, baby.

Ow!

We'll miss
the concert.

It's going to rain--

Or snow!

Will you be quiet?

Try it again.

Yes!

All right-- yes!

Oh, yes, yes!

All right, let's go!

Oh, come on!

You stupid piece of junk!

Ow!

Now what do we do?

I saw this in a horror movie.

Where were you?

At maya's.

Where's mom?

She's not home.

I made dinner.

You didn't call.

I guess I forgot-- sorry.

I cook for us

And you don't call?

I said I forgot.

I'm trying to be

A good father here.

And believe me

I have a lot of
other things to do.

Oh yeah-- like what, dad?

Like going to work?

Like playing squash?

Or eating dinner
in a fancy restaurant

With a friend?

Meaning what?

Do you think we're
blind, or stupid?

I know, dad.

I know about that woman

So don't try to make
me feel guilty.

I have no idea

What you mean.

You're such a liar!

Do not talk to me like that.

Wait, want
to talk to you!

We've got nothing
to talk about-- ever!

That guy left
an hour ago.

He said he'd call
a tow truck.

Maybe everywhere
was closed.

He'll find one,
he has to.

Let's start
walking.

No, I'm not
leaving my car.

Why not?

It's a piece
of junk.

Excuse me?

It's a pce of junk.

Hey, don't say that.

Why not? Truth hurt?

It's after 11:00, joey.

My grandmother's
going to k*ll me.

Thanks a lot.

This isn't my fault.

It's your car.

Oh, give me a break!

You lied, man--

That's why you'll
get in trouble!

Oh yeah?

Who wanted to take
a shortcut?

Guys,
come on!

I want to know

How come you're always
blaming everybody else.

This isn't my fault.

When your grandmother
yells at you--

That's your fault.

I don't need this.

I'm walking.

Fine, go ahead--
see if I care.

We can't just let
him go alone.

He can do what he wants.

I'm staying here.

I am sick of that guy!

He's always lying.

What is wrong
with him these days?

Is that
a tow truck?

Hey!

Finally!

Wheels!

Come back!

Glad to see you.

Driver:
Bad place to get stuck.

Snake:
Yeah, we've been
here for hours.

Driver:
What's wrong
with it?

Snake:
We don't know--

It keeps conking out.

How was
the concert, derek?

Concert?

Yes, when you
didn't come home

I phoned your friends.

I wasn't really
surprised.

I don't have to tell
you everywhere I go.

You're not my mother.

No, I'm not.

And I'm glad
she isn't here

To see your behavior.

I'm too old
to fight with you

And I'm too tired
of all your lies.

You're just selfish!

Okay, okay.

I'm sorry.

I don't believe you.

So?

You don't have
control over me.

No, but this is my home

And you can't live
here anymore!

I want you out of here!

It was amazing!

Me and tessa got
started talking

And we couldn't stop.

See, you can
change fate.

I was even thinking

Of asking her
to the semiformal.

Go for it, big al.

Hi, alex!

Hi.

There she is.

Talk to you in class.

So I called my brother.

He said I could
stay the night there.

Wow.

Then my mom called.

She wasn't mad.

She actually understood.

What are you going
to do now?

Well, pat says I
can stay with him.

I think I will.

I can't go home
until this is over.

Good morning, degrassi.

Don't forget--

Tonight the degrassi tigers
take on the oak ridge oaks.

Don't miss it!

Hey.

Hi.

Look, about
the car.

I know it wasn't
your fault--

I'm sorry.

Yeah, sure.

How much will it cost?

I'm calling the garage
this evening.

Joey...

My grandmother kicked me out.

I was wondering

If maybe I could
stay with you

For a couple of days.

I don't think my parents
would be too cool.

It's a small house.

I'm really desperate.

This why you apologized?

No.

Seriously, please.

It won't be for long.

I think my grandmother

Is just trying
to teach me a lesson.

I'll talk to my mom.

Thanks.

I can't believe this.

I mean, I didn't do
anything that bad.

What's her
problem, anyway?

You think this was my fault?

No way, man--
this is her fault.

Don't you think?