Degrassi // Season 1

Parent's Day: Part 3

Scene VIII

Emma: Liberty, my NAK editorial. I just finished.

Liberty: You're 17 minutes late.

Emma: I'm sorry.

Liberty: The Grapevine deadline is 4 p.m. I'm trying to run a professional operation.

Emma: Even professional newspapers give extensions. It's 17 minutes.

Liberty: I suppose I can make an exception. For you. But please, try not to get used to it. Remember, as editor, I'm only as strong as my weakest link.

Scene IX

Toby: I was shocked more than anyone. Who knew I was doing so well? You know, this transfer to Degrassi has really-

Jeff: "I've lifted Toby's grade classification to a premium standard." Interesting choice of words from Mr. Simpson.

Toby: You know, he's a computer guy. Writing isn't really his thing.

Jeff: Neither is spelling. Two E's in premium. What's going on?

Toby: Nothing's going on.

Jeff: You don't want me to go to Parent's Day?

Toby: I didn't say that.

Jeff: You didn't need to. Are you doing that badly in school or what? Talk to me, Toby.

Toby: Mom called, okay? She wants to go tomorrow.

Jeff: And she didn't even tell me. You know, that is so typical of your mother. She just wants to-

Toby: See? You guys can't be in the same room without freaking out?

Jeff: Toby, we're on much better terms now. It's not like it used to be. So, what? You don't want me to go?

Toby: I want you to go. And I want her to go. I just don't want the two of you to go there together.

Jeff: Hey. Come on, buddy. Everything is going to be fine. No fights. Promise.

Scene X

Ashley: Look at me. I'm shaking. You do it. Ow! Be careful! It's my eye. It's what I see with.

Terri: Sorry. I'm not good at this.

Paige: Ladies...

Ashley: Why are you dressed like that?

Paige: It's Parent's Day. I have the right to look fabulous, don't I?

Ashley: Fabulous? For who? The parents or Toby's mom?

Paige: Hm. See you out there.

Toby: I guess she forgot.

Jeff: You know your mother. Give her two more minutes. Hey, Tobes, it'll be fine.

Ashley: Mrs. Stimkowski, room 102.

Terri: Hi, can I help you?

Ashley: Uh, Terri, this is Toby's mom, the casting agent. Welcome to Degrassi, Ms. Isaacs.

Anne: Hi.

Paige: Can I just say that is a great outfit. So avant-garde.

Anne: Oh, thank you. Holt Renfrew, on sale.

Toby: Hey, Mom.

Anne: Hey, Tiger. I'm sorry I'm late.

Jeff: Anne Marie... flat tire?

Anne: I told Toby that I might be held up at work. Parent's Day isn't over already, is it?

Jeff: No. No. You better get moving, though.

Paige: Paige Michalchuk. It's very nice to meet you. I've heard so much about you.

Ashley: Smooth, Michalchuk. Bet you're on the next flight to Hollywood.

Paige: Hon, I'd rethink the eyeliner. You're looking a little washed out.

Snake: There's no doubt Toby's a bright kid, but, ah, he has trouble with details, particularly his spelling and some of the basic points of grammar. This tends to bring down his marks. For example, in media immersion, Toby could be at the top of his class if he just applied himself.

Toby: Apply is such a relative term.

Snake: Toby, come on. Your last media assignment was three days late. He's just not getting the results he should for someone so bright.

Anne: Three days late?

Jeff: The first I've heard of it. Toby?

Anne: Jeff? I'm talking to you. This is Parent's Day. You're the parent.

Jeff: We're both the parents here, and we'll discuss it later, okay?

Anne: We will discuss it now. Why aren't you helping Toby get his work in on time? Why is he underachieving?

Jeff: Toby and I will work it out. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.