In the secondary plot, Riley Stavros continues to navigate his relationship with Zane Park while dealing with his mother’s deep-seated traditional values.
Alli Bhandari begins her first day at the all-girls Beechwood Private Preparatory School, desperate to prove to her parents that she has changed. [S10E35] The Way We Get By: Part 1
: Alli invites Malika over for a sleepover to impress her mother, but she soon discovers Malika isn't the "saint" her parents believe her to be. Malika reveals she only wanted the sleepover so she could sneak out to see her boyfriend. Riley’s Coming Out In the secondary plot, Riley Stavros continues to
: Drew discovers that the female population at Degrassi considers him "gross by association" because of Bianca’s infamous reputation. Malika reveals she only wanted the sleepover so
: The episode reaches a critical point when Riley’s mother walks in on him and Zane making out, forcing Riley to confront his mother about his sexuality before he is truly ready.
In Season 10, Episode 35, "The Way We Get By: Part 1," the narrative explores themes of reputation, parental expectations, and identity across three interconnected storylines. Drew and Bianca: "Gross by Association"