Tell It to My Heart is the ninth episode of Season 5 of Degrassi: The Next Generation. It aired on November 14, 2005 in Canada, and on December 9, 2005 in the United States.
Summary[]
Marco is directing the school play and while doing that he comes across another person just like him—homosexual. But will Marco's new pal Tim inspire him to tell his dad his secret? Meanwhile, Emma has a crush on Peter, even though her friend Manny doesn't approve.
Main Plot[]
Marco's mom knows that he's gay, but he still hasn't told his dad. He's tired of keeping secrets because he already helped Tim "come out", and now Tim feels that Marco should tell his dad. He feels obligated to do so, but he's scared his dad won't accept him. After the play, Marco finally comes out to his dad.
Sub Plot[]
Emma is liking the attention she is getting from Peter but Manny, on the other hand, doesn't. Manny convinces her to take a picture of him naked to embarrass him like he did her. Emma did it and took the picture, but when she comes home she tells Manny that she didn't get the picture. Manny was disappointed and left. When Emma was alone, she took out her phone and looked at the picture of Peter admirably.
- This episode is named after the song "Tell It To My Heart" by Taylor Dayne.
- The scene that Marco and Craig act out is Hamlet Act V, Scene I.
- This episode marks the beginning of Peter and Emma's relationship.
- Marco reveals he wants to be a social worker, while he later becomes a student teacher in Heart Like Mine (1).
- As of this episode, Marco is out to both of his parents.
- This episode marks the first appearance of Tim.
- In King of Pain Mr. Del Rossi doesn't know the meaning of "queer", however in this episode he calls Tim queer.
- When Emma & Manny take a selfie, the date says 07/26/05, which suggests that the scene was taped on July 26, 2005.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Melissa DiMarco as Daphne Hatzilakos
- Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
- Jake Goldsbie as Toby Isaacs
- Jamie Johnston as Peter Stone
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Mike Lobel as Jay Hogart
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
Supporting Cast
- Brona Brown as Louisa Del Rossi
- Michael Colonnese as Bully
- Alex House as Tim
- Tony Sciara as Mr. Del Rossi
Absences
Peter: "Never say never."
Emma: "But it's fun! Never, never, never, never, never, never, never."
Emma: "Detest as in hate? P-E-T-E-R."