: The revelation of Derek’s adoption provides significant depth to a character who was previously seen primarily as a comedic foil. Total Eclipse Of The Heart | Degrassi Wiki | Fandom
: This storyline marks the end of Marco and Tim’s brief connection and the beginning of Marco and Dylan’s second relationship, though it also foreshadows Marco's future struggles with gambling. Liberty Van Zandt: The Reality of Sacrifice [S5E17] Total Eclipse of the Heart
: Marco insists he is "over" Dylan, but his performative relationship with Tim—whom he hasn't even dated yet—reveals he is using Tim as a shield against his past. : The revelation of Derek’s adoption provides significant
The secondary plot follows Liberty as she grapples with the permanent consequences of giving her baby up for adoption. [S5E17] Total Eclipse of the Heart