Holly J. Sinclair - Season 9

Season 9

In Season 9, Holly J. returns for her second semester as a junior. She is shown as Student Council President with her new boyfriend, Blue. She is trying to organize the "Winter Beach Bash" but is overwhelmed with work. Blue makes it apparent he doesn't like how she is doing it, and she gets mad and breaks up with him.

Shortly after, Holly J. and Jane pair up for a project since they were the only girls in the class they were taking. They decided to start a babysitting business when they notice that a lot of mothers need babysitters. They end up becoming good friends. When Holly J. was texting and talking to Jane while driving, she accidentally hits the back of Declan's car. Declan deals with the situation in a sly way and says it's just a government car and when Holly J. asks to exchange insurance he claims that she was asking for his number. That causes Holly J. to develop a crush on him. One day when Jane said she would cover for a babysitter, Holly J. decides to surprise her, but she ends up seeing Declan and Jane kissing. She later confronts Jane and tells her to dump Declan and choose Spinner. Jane takes her advice and ends her secret relationship with Declan. Jane and Holly J. decide to keep their babysitting business and continue their friendship.

Later, Holly J. is handing out Matchmaker forms to the Degrassi student body. After she flirts with Declan, he suddenly finds himself head over heels for her. Later as Holly J. is making school announcements, he embellishes her locker with magnets that spell out "Friday" and a beautiful, red rose held up with tape. As Holly J. enters the hallway, she notices Declan leaning beside her locker, holding out his cellphone as it plays music from one of his favorite bands. She appears to be perplexed, yet pleasantly surprised. Declan then proceeds to impress her by offering her tickets to attend a concert with him, commenting that "strings were pulled." However, she declines his offer, claiming that he "likes low-maintenance girls" and he should "date a Honda", and she is clearly not his type. Declan is appalled that he has just been rejected, as he has the majority of Degrassi's female students wrapped around his finger. He finds the challenge to win her heart quite appealing and does a bit of research. He is assisted by his sister, Fiona, who dishes all the gossip she's heard from Holly J. Sinclair's friends. In computer class, Mr. Simpson takes the class outside to demonstrate how computers are used to develop profiles on people. He asks someone to demonstrate and Declan boldly steps forward. As he states the specifics, less girls step forward until it is Holly J. who stands before him. She is very impressed that he has done his homework. At lunchtime, the results are delivered. Holly J. discovers that she has been matched with Declan. They eat together and converse about his intriguing life, as well as his experience meeting the Dalai Lama. Unfortunately, Trish cuts in and asks Declan about their date. When she sees that Declan is accompanied by Holly J., she scolds him. She also warns Holly J. that his creative story about the Dalai Llama is nothing more than another smooth move Declan likes to pull. Furious, Holly J. storms out of the cafeteria, leaving Declan to reflect in his solitude. The next day at lunch, Holly J. and Declan meet in the music room. He tries to explain to her that he was planning on breaking up with Trish, but she refuses to listen. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Declan is desperate for Holly J. to know the truth. Thus, he lures her into the music room by fibbing that a sandwich has been left behind in there and left behind a distasteful odor in the petite room. She walks in to see for herself, and he locks her in the recording booth. As she yells at him to let her out, he mutes the sound and waits until she has finished venting her frustrations. He, then, turns on the sounds and comes forth, admitting that he has feelings for her and wants to have a real relationship with her. He reveals that he has fallen hard for a girl before, simply to have his heart broken. Declan acknowledges that he has been a player and confesses that he is scared that he feels so much for her. He begs her to give him one more chance, then unlocks the door. As she leaves, Holly J. tells him that she was listening. On Friday while Holly J. is babysitting the kids, Declan makes a surprise visit. He plays with them and Holly J. is struck by cupid's arrow. After, the two love-birds dine out together, indulging in delightful mushroom pizza. The night concludes with them sharing their very first kiss. The following day, Declan ends his relationship with Trish and a new couple is born on the Degrassi scene.

Holly J. gets a mentorship paper and tells Declan. They decide to skip class and end up at the Dot. Declan tells Holly J that her mother is judging for the mentorship position. Later, Holly J. has an interview with Declan's mother, and informs her of their relationship. Declan's mom tells Holly J. that it would not be fair to award her son's girlfriend with the mentorship. Holly J. gets mad and walks out. Later, at the mentorship ceremony, Holly J goes backstage with Declan. They share a romantic moment and begin to kiss. Declan unbuttons her dress, but Holly J is announced as the winner in the midst of the makeout. The curtain is dropped, revealing a half-naked Holly J. Ms. Hatzilakos, Mrs. Coyne, and Mrs. Sinclair have a meeting with Holly J. and Declan. They all agree that the pair should not continue to see each other. Declan does not stand up for Holly J, but Holly J tells Declan that she is still interested in their relationship. Later they sneak into Degrassi with Holly J's keys to have a romantic dinner. They get caught by video surveillance cameras and are called to a second meeting with Ms. Hatzilakos, Mrs. Coyne and Mrs. Sinclair. The adults still disapprove of the situation. This time, Declan gathers up the courage and defies that he and Holly J. will be together no matter the circumstance. Thus, the couple storms out of the office. They share a passionate kiss and a hug while Declan spins Holly J around, both overcome with happiness.

Holly J. seems chummy with Marco. Her and Declan are excited that he'll be their student teacher and he's their friend. When, he starts assigning homework for their class. Holly J. and Declan persuade him to not give it to them and that they won't have to do it because they were busy. Marco is upset but he lets them slide this one time. But, the next time they can't. When he assigns an essay due in 2 days he makes Holly J. and Declan do it. But, at the basketball team victory party Mr. Perino tells Marco that he has to stop letting Holly J. and Declan slide. So he confronts them and tells them that they have to do it no matter what. Holly J. is pissed and texts Marco asking him that she thought he was her friend. Later on, Holly J. and Declan agree to do the work, and Marco is happy.

Sometime after, Holly J. is happy to see Emma back at Degrassi. She questions her about Smithdale College because Smithdale is a choice for her. But, Emma is rude to Holly J and tells her to mind her own business. In the end of the episode Holly J. talks with Emma and Spinner. She tells Emma that she'll be fine no matter what she does. Later on, when Emma is about to leave she tells Emma that she hopes to see her again. Emma thanks Holly J. for all she has done and told her that she is a good person.

During the prom season, Holly J. sets up for the "Night In Paris" prom and gives advice to Anya who is worried that Farrah will steal Sav away. She goes to prom with Declan and has a good time dancing and having fun. The next day when Anya confronts her about the unprotected sex. Holly J. told her that there was a condom machine in the bathroom and that she is taking the pill and she doesn't have to worry. But, Anya tells her that she isn't taking the pill. Holly J. is shocked, and tells her to talk to Sav.

Later, Holly J. turns out to enjoy "Madame Degrassi's" fan-fiction posts. Holly J tells Declan about the posts. She then finds out Clare kisses Declan on the neck and warns her politely to keep off. She reveals that Clare is a very good writer and says if it stops her from wanting to kiss Declan then she should continue.

Holly J. and Declan feel it's time to have sex since they've been going out for 3 months. Before making love Declan gives Holly J. his grandmother's special bracelet. Holly J. is touched and tells him that she loves him. Declan smiles and tells her that it'll then be easier for them to have sex. They then have sex. The next day at school a concerned Holly J. confronts Jane about Declan not telling her that he loves her. Jane tells Holly J. that she doesn't have to worry about it, and that she's sure Declan loves her and he'll tell her when he's ready. A minute after, when Declan is walking to play practice, Holly J. talks to him and asks him if he loves her because he didn't say it back. Declan tells her it's not that simple and Holly J. begins to panic. Meanwhile, at play practice Fiona comes to see Declan. Declan tells her that he is nervous to tell her since last time. Fiona tells him that he's a silly boy.

The next day, Holly J. sees Fiona in the school library and tells her that Declan gave her the bracelet and she wants to give it back because she told him she loves him and he didn't say it in return. Fiona laughs and tells her that it's her and his grandmother's bracelet and Declan only gives it to the people he truly loves. Holly J. asks why he couldn't say it then. Fiona tells her that Declan had a true love and he told her that he loved her and she cheated on him, he doesn't want that to happen again. Holly J. anxious grabs the bracelet and goes to find Declan. When, she finds Declan they talk and make up.

Later on, after finding out that she and her brother are going to move back to Manhattan an excited Fiona tells Declan, Declan is upset and doesn't know how he's going to be able to tell it to Holly J. Later that day Holly J. sees Fiona's facerange status and realizes what is going on. The morning of the play Declan and his mom are talking and Declan tells her that he loves the school and doesn't want to leave it. Holly J. overhears this while walking in. Crushed she asks Declan's mom if she can visit. Mrs. Coyne reluctantly says she can visit all the time. Before, directing the play Declan hacks Holly J.'s email account and emails a Manhattan internship Holly J.'s mentorship video. After the play is over he says, "I love you Holly J." The Manhattan internship is given to Holly J. which she find out by text. She is excited and even more so when she finds out Declan is responsible for this.

In the film Degrassi Takes Manhattan, in order to comfort Jane, Holly J. invites her to New York with Declan, Fiona, and herself. She tours Manhattan with Declan and Jane, until Jane decides to no longer be the third wheel, and Declan and Holly J. begin to go out on extravagant dates. Spending all this time with Declan, Fiona starts to long for the brother/sister time that they used to have in New York, and becomes jealous of Holly J. Fiona manages to also intern at the music channel, and tries to appear that she knows more, and is more qualified than Holly J. When Holly J. becomes even more infuriated with Fiona, she locks Fiona in a room before a live show, giving Holly J. air time. To retaliate, Fiona begins to try to take Declan away from her, by acting sweet in front of him, and telling him horrible things about Holly J. This battle climaxes at a penthouse party, when Fiona kisses her brother, Declan, for the attention. Holly J. is frustrated and leaves the house with Jane. Fiona pretends to faint so Declan will stay with her. This causes Declan to side with his sister, in order to help her out, but the following morning he wins Holly J. back. He tells her Fiona will be moving in with their aunt, and they can live out the remainder of the summer. When Jane wants to head back to Toronto to stop a wedding, the three set out on a road trip because all the flights are booked. When Declan and Holly J. start to slow down the trip, Jane steals the car, leaving them stranded. They however appear again at the end of the movie, at the end of Spinner and Emma's re-commitment vows beach party.