: Freed from his relationship with Sadie, Dave immediately confesses his feelings to Alli, who admits she feels the same, marking the start of their first official relationship. Degrassi Episode Review: Should've Said No
: Clare's resolve is shaken when she finds her parents' divorce papers, revealing her father’s history of infidelity. Fearing she is destined for similar heartbreak, she tries to push Jake away and even encourages him to date Katie Matlin instead.
The story of the Degrassi: The Next Generation episode revolves around three primary character arcs dealing with trust, trauma, and romantic complications. Clare and Jake: The Casual Compromise [S11E13] Should've Said No: Part 2
: When Jake drives Clare home, they discover their parents—Helen Edwards and Glen Martin—have also started a relationship. To avoid immediate awkwardness, Clare and Jake pretend they are "just friends," hiding their own new romance from their parents. Drew: Facing Trauma
: Clare Edwards tries to maintain a casual "friends with benefits" relationship with Jake Martin to avoid the intensity and pain of her past breakup with Eli Goldsworthy. : Freed from his relationship with Sadie, Dave
: Dave Birch continues to hang out with his ex-crush Alli Bhandari while still dating Sadie. He lies to Sadie, claiming he is working with Adam on their radio show.
: Drew Torres is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following a gang attack. He initially begs his mother to let the family move to Boston to escape his constant fear. The story of the Degrassi: The Next Generation
: After a failed attempt at a "rebound" date with Liam Berish at the school's movie night, Clare confesses her fears to Jake. They decide to stop playing games and officially date.