1.04 The Cover-Up

[Kylie]

Joey's mother ruins his favourite jean jacket; Joey needs a new one, and Rick's got one to sell. While at Rick's house, Joey discovers that Rick's bruises aren't the results of school yard fights, but of an abusive father. Joey, with bruises of his own from a skateboarding accident, asks Doris for advice, without saying who he's talking about. She assumes the worst and calls the Children's Aid Society, who send a caseworker to Joey's home. The caseworker sees Rick, and offers help; although angry at first, Rick is relieved when he gets to go live with his brother. Seeing that Rick always looks mad, Caitlin and Susie try to make him smile.

[emma]

I always really liked this episode. Poor Rick. Joey's reaction seemed very realistic to me, torn between trying to help him but not wanting to make things worse for Rick - it all seemed the way a kid in that situation would react.

What was with the subtext between Joey and Rick this episode?

[Kylie]

Lol

I always felt so bad for Rick... I mean, it's just coke!

[emma]

Oh, that coke was special... His Dad had plans for that coke...