 The Grade 8 s are studying Romeo and Juliet in English class. Ashley and Jimmy are Degrassi s hottest couple, but the parts of Romeo and Juliet are assigned to Jimmy and Paige, while Ashley is stuck being the Nurse. But Ashley knows just what to do: she ll have sex with Jimmy. Meanwhile, Toby has a crush on Emma and tries to take an interest in endangered animals. They make plans to watch the video, but Emma doesn t go. She runs into Sean, instead.