"I don't know what permutations means, but I do know this is simple. I'm yours, you're mine." |
The relationship between Drew Torres and Alli Bhandari is known as Dralli (Drew/Alli). It began in the tenth season of Degrassi.
Relationship History[]
Overview[]
Alli first developed a crush on Drew after seeing him in the halls at school as well as at least one class. She later invites him to a party at her house where she reveals her crush to him in a game of "never have I ever". After everybody leaves, the two hook-up in the empty house, and Alli assumes they are a couple. The next day, Alli approaches Drew while he's surrounded by other girls to ask him on a date, which he declines, saying he does not believe in titles. Alli continues to press for a relationship which drives Drew away. Eventually Drew admits that he was wrong and apologizes, and the two began dating. The relationship was short-lived however, as Drew cheated on Alli with Bianca DeSousa in the boiler room. Alli forgave and took him back for a short time before briefly leaving Degrassi. Upon her return she became civil with Drew, and over time the two put their past behind them, and became friendly again.
Season 10[]
In Better Off Alone (1), while Clare is complaining about Eli, Alli is watching Drew. She says she gets that Clare is in love with Eli but she wants to talk about Drew. They both look at him talking to a group of girls down the hall. Alli says that ever since she laid eyes on him, she knew they were meant to be. Clare furrows her brows at that comment and asks if she's even talked to him. Alli says you can't just talk to a guy like that, you have to have a strategy. Drew starts heading their way and Clare says she better come up with one fast and pushes Alli into Drew so they can talk. Alli looks at Clare and Drew glances at her too. Alli says hi and that he played a good game yesterday. He asks if she's Sav's little sister and she glances at Clare before answering with a soft "Yeah." He says he will catch her later and leaves. Later, she invites him to a party at her house. At the party, while Drew is playing Guitar Hero, Alli schemes ideas to get Drew to like her. They play a game of Never Have I Ever in which Drew and Alli both admit that they want to "make out with someone else in this room." Alli ends the party, purposely stealing Drew's watch, knowing that he'll come back to get it. When he does, they make out.
In Better Off Alone (2), Alli thinks she and Drew are dating. Alli invites Drew to a vintage movie night to see Ghostbusters. but Drew tells her that he's busy with his QB1 position. Later, Drew approaches Alli and says he's changed his mind and wants to hang out with her that night. She suggests they go to the movie, but he asks if they can just make out instead. They head to Alli's house and agree to see each other casually.
In You Don't Know My Name (1), Alli confronts Drew about the status of their relationship, which he confirms is friends with benefits "if you have to label it." However, she wants them to be an official couple. When she later asks him to double date with her, Jenna, and K.C. at the dance, he declines, as his mom thinks he needs to work on his grades. Alli does his essay on the Victorian Era for him, causing them both to get in trouble with Perino. He breaks off the friends with benefits relationship. His exact words, "For a genius, you're not very smart." Then, she then storms off, crying.
In You Don't Know My Name (2), Drew tries to get over Alli by taking Marisol on a date. However, the date does not go well. Realizing he wants to get back with Alli, Drew tries to ask her out to the dance, but she declines seeing as how he asked Marisol out so quickly after their fight. He makes more attempts which prove to be futile. He has Adam trick her into meeting him at a photo booth where he apologizes and tells her why he likes her. Once she forgives him, they take photos in the booth. At school, they playfully wear labels declaring their new relationship official.
In Still Fighting It (1), Alli and Drew are seen making out.
In Still Fighting It (2), Alli buys Drew at the bachelor's auction.
In All Falls Down (1), Alli is helping Drew study when he suggests kissing instead. Mrs. Torres catches them, blames Alli for Drew's grades, and becomes dismissive when Alli attempts to introduce herself. Alli becomes worried about her impression on Mrs. Torres and makes Drew keep studying. Later on while they're studying again, Bianca sends him pictures of herself. Alli gets upset, but Drew calms her down saying he'll take care of it. At the end of the episode, Drew and Bianca engage in oral sex in the Boiler Room after school.
In All Falls Down (2), at the dance, Drew asks Alli if she'd like to go somewhere and Bianca makes fun of him by saying "The Boiler Room is free." Alli laughs but Drew glares at Bianca, who in turn, reveals what happened between her and Drew. Alli furiously turns to Drew, who tells her it was just a kiss. Alli leaves and Drew goes after her, apologizing yet again. Alli double checks about it being just a kiss to which he lies again. When Alli catches him talking to Bianca again, she tells Bianca to stop kissing other people's boyfriends. Bianca reveals what truly happened and Alli walks away, disgusted. When Owen learns of the situation, he tries to cheer her up with a hookup. Alli, however, is only interested in making Drew jealous. When Owen tries to forcefully hookup with Alli, Drew interrupts. He tries to apologize, but Alli doesn't budge. Mrs. Torres enters, heated from a tip off from Owen. When she notices the tension between Drew and Alli, she asks Drew what Alli did to him.
When out of the boiler room, Mrs. Torres remarks how disappointed she is in Drew. Drew argues that nothing happened, but Mrs. Torres turns a deaf ear, and rounds on Alli, calling her a "common whore." Alli and Drew both try to say something, but Mrs. Torres has had enough. She sends Drew off to find Adam, and Drew gives Alli one last look, before leaving to find Adam. Then, they are mad.
In Don't Let Me Get Me, Alli is ready for a fresh start apart from Drew. He tries to blame Bianca, though she gives him a cold shoulder. She later decides to give him a chance, and also blames Bianca for what they did. Bianca and Alli get into a fight which lands them in deep trouble, but Alli's parents look at her file. She states that Drew is on "probation" and can't even look at another girl. However, after she talks with Sav and Holly J., she breaks things off, realizing he was wrong for what happened and decides to leave Degrassi.
In Jesus, Etc. (1), Sav recruits Drew to play drums for a music demo. When Sav tries to tell Alli, she is angry and Sav says he'll replace him, though he doesn't. She learns this when he's late to picking up Alli, and she walks to Degrassi to find him. She blames Drew for "making her life a living hell" and runs away.
In Chasing Pavements (1), Alli receives a list of students from Ms. Oh in need of help on the upcoming tests, and Drew is on the list. She is still mad at him.
In Chasing Pavements (2), Alli tutors Drew and other students so that the school can achieve a non-uniform dance. Ultimately, the school scores well on the tests and upon hearing the news, Drew and Alli run to give each other a hug, but stop themselves to avoid the awkwardness.
Season 11[]
In Nowhere to Run, after Alli and Dave breakup, Katie, Drew, Marisol and Jake join Alli at The Dot where they agree to go to Jake's cabin. Alli and Drew are later at the cabin with the others, along with Bianca. Drew and Alli hardly make an interaction, though Alli references to when Bianca hooked up with Drew.
Season 12[]
In Come As You Are (1), Alli and Drew are walking with and talking to Adam, Dave, Jenna and Clare. When Drew is talking about his girl problems with Bianca and Katie, Alli pats his chest, and states that she dodged a bullet with him. Alli later attends Drew's party that night.
In Karma Police (2), Alli comes to Drew's house to meet Dallas and help him with algebra. Drew hides Dallas' son Rocky and she enters the house. Rocky runs downstairs crying in a few minutes with Drew behind him. Alli and Drew stand there, both watching Dallas tend to Rocky as he has an allergic reaction to nuts and they both seem very worried.
In The Time of My Life, Alli dances near Drew and Bianca at prom. The trio then take pictures for old times sake. The next day, they both attend the graduation ceremony and when Alli makes a comment about no drama next year, Drew and the other newly claimed seniors laugh.
Season 13[]
In This Is How We Do It, Alli is seen in school on the first day with Clare, Jenna, Connor, Dallas and Drew. They prep for their exciting senior year by setting up the first day assembly. Drew introduces her to the school as a part of the student council, and she later is seen helping him up when he falls over.
In Sparks Will Fly (1), Drew and Alli are seen with Dallas and Clare.
In Sparks Will Fly (2), Drew and Alli are seen talking to Clare and Alli asks her and Drew if they need any help carrying the scarecrow for the dance and Clare says they'll be fine on their own, to which she says to herself, "That's what I'm worried about".
In You Are Not Alone, Drew approaches Alli, Clare, and Dallas when they are talking about salsa dancing, and it appears he was partaking in the salsa dancing, too.
In Thunderstruck, Dallas and Alli lecture Drew on his feelings for Becky, but ultimately, give him their approval to go after her.
Season 14[]
In I'll Be Missing You, Drew and Dallas walk in as Alli and Jenna jump up and down holding each other while Connor smiles nearby. Drew jogs over and joins their hug, matching their energy and asks "What are we hugging about?" Drew listens as Alli and Dallas talk about getting into Cambridge. He laughs when Connor says in a robot voice, "(Stephen Hawking, who attended Cambridge) will show your girlfriend the wonders of the universe." After Alli leaves, Dallas sits between Drew and Connor and asks what to do. Connor repeats what he said in the same voice. Drew laughs and tells Dallas the robot isn't wrong.
In Hero vs. Villain, Alli and Dallas are sitting in the cafeteria. Alli tells Dallas that after their movie date they should go back to her place since her parents will be out but Dallas is half asleep and not listening. He says he's tired after helping Drew build the baby's crib last night. Alli asks if Drew's worried a baby will ruin his life but Dallas says he's pumped about it mostly because Drew and Clare decided to name the baby Adam. Alli then asks a theoretical question, "If Vanessa told you you weren't Rocky's dad how would you react?" Dallas figures out that Drew isn't the father of Clare's baby. Alli tries to backtrack but Dallas wants to know how long Clare has known it. Alli caves and says a day or two and Dallas demands that Clare tells Drew now. Alli tells Dallas that they need to give Clare time and when Dallas questions her "we." Alli confirms the both of them, because he's her boyfriend who she trusts. Dallas says he doesn't love this but Alli says he loves her though. Just as Clare realizes that Alli told Dallas about Drew not being the baby's father, Drew and Dallas arrive. Drew angrily confronts Clare before walking away while Dallas and Alli watch on. After Drew leaves, Alli confronts Dallas asking how he could tell Drew. Dallas says Drew deserved to know and Alli says but he swore he'd keep her secret. Dallas says secrets are just information waiting to be told. Alli then tells Dallas that she's been waiting to tell him that she was ready to have sex but not anymore. She sarcastically says thank you for having her back. Dallas is pretty shocked but walks away when Alli turns back to Clare to apologize.
In I Wanna Be Adored, Alli takes Dallas, Connor, Jenna, and Drew through a proposed prom idea based on Van Gogh's Starry Night. Drew asks if prom is supposed to be fun. Alli looks at him for a second and asks if anyone else has other ideas. Drew rolls his eyes as Alli says she's presenting to Principal Pill tomorrow. Drew offers the idea of a harbor cruise. Dallas thinks that would be awesome, but retracts that when Alli gives him a look. Alli says her and Clare have planned this prom idea since they were in grade 9. Drew says she obviously doesn't care enough to show her support. Jenna also asks "where is Mama Clare." Drew makes a snarky comment that she's probably making out with her baby daddy somewhere. Alli tells him he doesn't know that, but Connor asks her if best friends tell each other everything. Alli responds that they do. Drew proposes a pirate themed boat idea and Jenna and Connor side with him, so Drew's idea wins out and Drew, Jenna, and Connor leave. Dallas puts his arm around Alli and Alli says she wanted their last night together to be perfect and Dallas says it will be as long as they are all together. Alli says she might need to find a boat with a plank. Dallas asks if she's warming up to the pirate theme and Alli says no, she wants Drew to walk it. In the cafeteria, Alli and the rest of the prom committee watch Becky and Jonah audition to play at prom. Alli likes them, while Drew doesnāt. Alli says they have five more acts to listen to until they make their vote.
In Finally (1), Alli is seen frantically planning prom when Dallas comes up to her and asks if Drew can join their limo and sit at their table. Alli does not want Drew to be near Clare, as it would only make her night worse. She compromises with Dallas, and suggests that Drew just finds a date. When Drew comes in, Alli asks if he still likes Becky and he admits he does so she suggests he ask her to prom since she broke up with Jonah. In the exam room, Drew sets up a elaborate proposal to ask Becky to prom in front of the whole room but Becky rejects him. When Drew tries to stop the music machine, smoke comes out of it and Becky is embarrassed and they are evacuated. Later, Becky and Drew finish their exams and Drew watches Becky leave the room. Alli is later seen telling Drew that there's nothing she can do about him not being allowed to go to prom, and that there's nothing they can do and that they can't skip prom.
In Finally (2), Alli is seen cheering on Drew as he is invited to be on stage and graduate with everyone.
Degrassi Mini[]
In The Power Play, Drew participates in Alli's dance routine.
Trivia[]
- Alli is the first girl Drew has cheated on with Bianca, the second being Katie.
- Their second relationship only lasted one episode.
- Alli often tried to help Drew with his school work.
- They are both friends with K.C., Dave, Dallas, Clare, Wesley, Connor, and Becky.
- Drew was the first boyfriend of Alli's that cheated on her. The second was Dave.
- Their first kiss was after Alli's party in Better Off Alone (1).
- They never had sex. Alli had sex with all of her boyfriends except for Drew and Dallas, and Drew had sex with all of his girlfriends except for Alli and Becky.
- Drew was romantically involved with Alli's friends Clare Edwards and Becky Baker. While Alli has been or is in a relationship with Drew's best friends Dave Turner and Mike Dallas.
- They both lost someone: Drew lost Adam and Alli lost Campbell.
- Alli is on good terms with Drew's ex-fiancƩ Bianca DeSousa, despite their former conflict.
- They both had minor conflicts with Luke Baker.
- Alli had a dislike for Drew's ex-girlfriend Zoƫ Rivas.
- Drew kissed and hooked up with Alli's best friend, Clare.
- They both appeared in more than 100 episodes: Drew (135) and Alli (162).
- Drew and Alli's last lines were said to each other. (Alli: "Only after I get my face time.") (Drew: "Oh fine.")
- They both made their last appearances in Finally (2).
- Drew was friends with Alli's elder brother Sav Bhandari.
- Alli's was Drew's first on-screen girlfriend.
Rival Relationships[]
Timeline[]
- First (Unofficial) Relationship:
- Start Up: Better Off Alone (1) (1007)
- Break Up: You Don't Know My Name (1) (1013)
- Reason: Drew was angry that Alli did his assignment for him and felt that she thought he was stupid. Drew also didn't want to define their relationship.
- Second Relationship:
- Start Up: You Don't Know My Name (2) (1014)
- Break Up: All Falls Down (2) (1024)
- Reason: Drew cheated on Alli with Bianca.
- Third Relationship
- Start Up: All Falls Down (2) (1024)
- Break Up: All Falls Down (2) (1024)
- Reason: Drew lied to Alli and his mother was angry at Alli because she thought Alli was going to perform oral sex on Drew.
- Fourth Relationship:
- Start Up: Don't Let Me Get Me (1) (1025)
- Break Up: Don't Let Me Get Me (2) (1026)
- Reason: Alli realized she shouldn't have given him another chance, and she left Degrassi for an all-girls school.