The relationship between Damian Hayes and Emma Nelson is known as Demma (Damian/Emma). It began in the seventh season of Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Relationship History[]
Overview[]
Originally, Emma had a strong dislike towards Damian because he was from Degrassi's rival school, Lakehurst, angered by the fact that a student there had recently murdered one of Degrassi's very own, her close friend J.T. Yorke. Over time, Emma grew to respect him, and they got together in Got My Mind Set On You, only to break up in We Built This City because Damian cheated on Emma with Liberty.
Season 7[]
In Hungry Eyes, Damian encourages Emma to sign up to be a Purple Dragon girl. Emma later kisses him during the event.
In Got My Mind Set On You, Damian asks Emma if she’s okay when she was being harassed. Later the two go to the park together and Emma brings a dog that she found and says it could be “their” dog and Damian comments she’s moving too fast. The two then kiss. Damian also lent Emma his favorite book and said it’s because he likes her.
In Another Brick in the Wall, Emma and Damian are hanging out at Emma's house watching television while her parents are out. However, students are not allowed at Snake's house until his name is cleared, and Damian sneaks out through the kitchen when Snake and Spike get home. He is later seen sitting next to her inside the classroom.
In If This Is It, Emma reveals to Manny that Damian told her that he was going to Banting University, which is far away from Smithdale University, where Emma is going next year. Manny asks her if they are breaking up, and Emma tells her that she is not sure.
In We Built This City, Damian and Emma attend prom together, but Damian sneaks off with Liberty, and the two hook up in a janitor's closet, therefore cheating on Emma. Later, Toby reveals to everyone that Damian and Liberty hooked up, leading Emma to break up with Damian.
Degrassi Minis[]
In Party Etiquette, Emma tells Sean that she is with Damian, who refuses to fight Sean over Emma. Emma and Damian leave the party together.
Trivia[]
- Damian was also romantically involved with two of Emma's other friends: Manny Santos and Liberty Van Zandt.
- Both were involved in the Degrassi vs. Lakehurst war.
- Damian cheated on Emma with Liberty during their senior prom.
- Both graduated in the Class of 2007.
Rival Relationships[]
Timeline[]
- Start Up: Got My Mind Set On You (715)
- Broke Up: We Built This City (724)
- Reason: Damian cheated on Emma with Liberty.
