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.