Just Kid $h*t  – Spider (Bryn Chapman Parish) watches Amerie’s (Ayesha Madon) campaign video. Darren (James Majoos), Harper (Asher Yasbincek), and Cash (Will McDonald) visit their new place. Darren finds a foul-smelling piece of lunchmeat. Harper expresses excitement about having a place to send her letters. Hanging up their photo, Darren and Cash kiss but it abruptly ends when Darren starts to unbutton his pants. Cash claims to want sex but not all the time. Darren assures him that it is okay before changing the topic to their impending housewarming. Cash informs him of his plans to help Roger but promises to be back. Darren looks disappointed.

Spider gives Missy (Sherry Lee Watson) oral sex. He apologizes for not being able to have sex. Claiming to be okay with it, she suggests they try other things and dances for him. While playing around, he gets an erection. After having sex, she takes a selfie but deletes it for fear someone would find out they were together.

Zoe Clarke (Kartanya Maynard) announces during the morning announcement that Amerie has greatly improved on the polls which she attributes to the campaign video. Amerie boasts of her success when Jojo (Chika Ikogwe) approaches from behind and warns of retaliation from Spider. Sasha (Gemma Chua-Tran) confronts Amerie about her campaign video and claims her cups are biodegradable. She says if Spider wins, it will be her fault. Harper taunts her before she walks away. Amerie figures she owes Rowan (Sam Rechner).

Malakai (Thomas Weatherall) and Missy discuss his relocating to Geneva. He admits to questioning why he should stay. When she jokingly curses him, he says besides her. She asks if his mum could get another job there. He says there are two options, he can stay there until his father’s contract expires or leave with his mum in a week. She urges him to stay and make things right.

Rowan is taking photos when Amerie approaches from behind and calls him a “genius.” She poses for a few photos and invites him to watch Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” When he hesitates to give her an answer, she attributes it to Malakai who is close enough to hear his name. Malakai compliments Rowan’s video and asks if they can get along. Rowan and Amerie say sure. Malakai agrees to see them at the housewarming party. Rowan accepts Amerie’s movie invitation.

Voss (Angus Sampson) describes Amerie’s campaign video as “deep fake” and connects it to Jojo who he believes is trying to discredit their endeavor. Spider asks him to explain. Voss says in their world, a man’s life can be ruined by a harmless joke and assures Spider that winning the debate will earn him the election. Darren tries to spark up a relationship with Quinni (Chloe Hayden) but she refuses to talk to him. He invites her to spend time in his room, the “Quiet Zone.” Again, she refuses before rushing off. He looks disappointed by her response.

Cash is preparing himself to see Chook (Tom Wilson) when he receives a text from Darren asking how it went. He sends a response claiming it is good. He considers going in armed with a knife but rules against it when the door swings open. Chook invites him inside. Cash declines the offer and reminds him that this is his last job. Elsewhere, Ant (Brodie Townsend) gifts Harper a wooden stash box that he crafted in his woodworking class. Harper calls the gesture “sweet” and claims to love it. He asks if she feels safe living with Darren and Cash. She assures him that she is okay and Cash is no longer hanging out with the Ashays.

Rowan and Amerie visit the skate park where she and Harper used to hang out. She snaps a photo of their graffiti and tells him how Cassie Morgan put their jumpers in the urinals. He says that is terrible and hopefully, she got what was coming to her. She assures him that it was just something kids did. He believes a child’s behavior says a lot about what they will become. She assures him that some people wise up but he disagrees. After losing interest in the movie, he takes off. Later, Amerie tells Darren and Harper about it. Darren jumps up when he receives a text alert that is from his father. He says Cash is not responding to his messages. Amerie passes it off as Cash being detained by Roger.

Cash and Chook make their way through the woods to a boat. Chook orders him to get in. Cash tries to send Darren a text professing his love for him but it does not go through. Chook takes them out to a buoy. Cash pulls up the metal chain connected to a brick of drugs. Chook asks if he thought he was going to knock him off. When they start to leave, the boat motor jams.

At the heartwarming party, Amerie tells Malakai that she is glad they can be friends. Spider asks Missy if she is trying to avoid him and reaches over the touch her. Stepping back, she turns around to see if anyone is looking and suggests they hook up later. Sasha approaches and teases Spider. Missy goes along with it and takes off after Sasha. Darren tries Cash’s phone again when he spots Quinni walking through the door. He tells her that Cash is missing and he is glad she came. She says her plan is to get really drunk. Any attempt to get the old Quinni back fails.

Chook licks his fingers. Cash asks him to shut up and complains about being stuck there when he is supposed to be somewhere else. When Chook insults Darren, Cash grabs and threatens him. Chook is happy to see the old Cash is back. Cash throws something into the water and screams. Chook reminds him of everything he did for him in an attempt to get him to come back. He accuses Cash of turning on the people who helped him. Cash argues that Chook ruined it when he put Harper in the car. Chook claims it was a joke. Cash says he has a real family and rather be dead than come back to him. Chook starts the engine in one attempt.

Quinni is cheered as she dances on the table. Amerie is listening to Zoe talk about women and sex when Rowan arrives. Excusing herself, she goes over to greet Rowan. Once alone, he tells her about an incident involving his brother. He apologizes for his behavior. Amerie says people should be held accountable for their actions. Malakai sees them kiss and angrily takes his frustration out on a traffic cone. Ant tells Spider that he has been trying to prove to a girl that they can be just friends. Spider questions why guys cannot express their feelings. Ant agrees to do it before leaving. Spider follows Missy into a dark garage when she jumps out and scares him. He stops her when she starts to unfasten his belt and says he wants to kiss her without restrictions. He claims she makes him want to be better. She believes people do not change but agrees to give him a chance to prove it. Elsewhere, Amerie asks Rowan if they should tell Malakai about their encounter. He asks if she would like to do it again. She says yes before leaving.

Chook vows to never contact Cash again. Cash suggests he get out as well. Chook assures him that it is something he will do for life. Darren and Harper get upset when they see Cash getting out of Chook’s car. Chook drives by slowing while starring intently at Harper before speeding away. Harper is frantic. Darren packs his things and leaves. Rowan tosses a paper that reads, “Forget Amerie” in the waste basket. Spider rips down posters in his room. Darren visits Jacob who is out. Dusty invites him in. Yasmin (Shivadhya Mehta) shows Amerie that she started her period. Amerie sits outside the bathroom door when she realizes it has been 48 days since her last period. The episode ends.

 

Heartbreak High Review

High school student? College student is a more suitable description for the Heartbreak High role. Teenagers without parental or any form of supervision for that matter. The parent roles from the first season are all but absent in the second season. Parental guidance would have been good for the show.

The show sets a bad example and is misleading when compared to the real world. Parents should really question if they want to let their teens watch this series. The episode deserves a 6 out of 10.

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