Voices Carry (1) is the eleventh episode of Season 4 of the Canadian television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. It originally aired on November 2, 2004 on CTV Television and on February 25, 2005 on The N. The episode shares its title with the song by Til' Tuesday.
Summary[]
Ashley and Craig are back together, just like the old days, and Craig couldn't be happier. But on the eve of Ashley's dad's wedding, Craig's acting odd and taking his love past Ashley's comfort zone and way beyond normal. Meanwhile, Liberty and J.T. are out for blood in the school's production of Dracula.
Main Plot[]
It's Ashley's dad's wedding day, and Craig and Ashley are back together again. After "borrowing" Joey's credit card, Craig creates a romantic setting in a hotel room and Ashley loses her virginity to him. At the wedding, Craig announces he and Ashley are engaged, which her parents disapprove of, and Ashley has to set him straight.
Sub Plot[]
Meanwhile, Liberty and J.T. get closer while struggling to put together a play to raise school spirits after the shooting. Mr. Raditch says that their Dracula play is too dark after what happened, and he suggests they do a musical about Degrassi instead.
- This episode is named after the song "Voices Carry" by Til' Tuesday.
- This episode marks the second time that Craig suggests running away to Vancouver with someone: first with his sister Angela Jeremiah in When Doves Cry (2), and now with Ashley.
- Ashley loses her virginity in this episode to Craig.
- This episode is the first episode to feature the Dracula play.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke
- Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
- Jake Goldsbie as Toby Isaacs
- Aubrey Graham as Jimmy Brooks
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Pat Mastroianni as Joey Jeremiah
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Melissa McIntyre as Ashley Kerwin
- Stacie Mistysyn as Caitlin Ryan
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
- Dan Woods as Daniel Raditch
Supporting Cast
- Dalmar Abuzeid as Danny Van Zandt
- Deanna Casaluce as Alex Nuñez
- Leah Cudmore as Sally
- Andrew Gillies as Robert Kerwin
- Jonathon Keltz as Nate
- Linlyn Lue as Laura Kwan
- David Orth as Christopher
- Maria Ricossa as Kate Kerwin
- Alex Steele as Angela Jeremiah
Absences
Ashley: "Um.. I'm sorry. I can't."
Craig: "No, I actually want you to marry me."
Ashley: "Craig, I'm sorry. No. Craig! "
Craig: "I want you to marry me!"