The conflict between Jay Hogart and Rick Murray is known as Jick (Jay/Rick). It began in Season 4 of Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Conflict History[]
Overview[]
This conflict started in Mercy Street when Rick's return to Degrassi incited student anger after he had put his ex-girlfriend, former Degrassi student Terri MacGregor, in a coma due to his abuse of her. Though not friends with Terri himself, it is likely that Jay tormented Rick since his then-girlfriend, Alex Nuñez, grew up in an abusive home environment. Ultimately, a prank on Rick by Jay, Alex, and Spinner Mason would drive Rick to bring a gun to school.
Season 4[]
In Mercy Street, Alex accuses Emma Nelson of being friendly with Rick during an after-school student hangout at The Dot. Emma denies this and proves her dislike of Rick by tripping him when he comes in to attempt to make peace with everyone.
After recovering from his fall, Rick looks up at Emma, enraged. This incites Jay to drag Rick outside and humiliate him before punching him in the stomach. He adds insult to injury by taking off Rick's glasses and crushing them beneath his foot.
Trivia[]
- They both made their first appearances in Season 3 of Degrassi: The Next Generation: Jay in Pride (1) and Rick in Whisper to a Scream.
- They both don’t go by their full names: Jay's full name is Jason and Rick's full name is Richard.
- Both have had intimate encounters with Emma Nelson: Rick kissed her and Emma performed oral sex on Jay.
- Jay had a conflict with Rick's friend, Toby Isaacs.
- Rick had a conflict with Jay's ex-girlfriend Alex Nuñez.
- They both had a conflict with Paige Michalchuk and Emma Nelson.
- But Jay is currently on good terms with them.
