: 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.
: 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.
: His brother Adam is devastated, as he has finally found acceptance at Degrassi and doesn't want to start over as the "new kid" again. [S11E13] Should've Said No: Part 2
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
: Sadie discovers the truth during the school movie night. She publicly calls Dave a "lying, cheating pig" and breaks up with him on the spot. : Clare Edwards tries to maintain a casual
: 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.
: 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. : His brother Adam is devastated, as he
: 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