As Told by Ginger

A Lesson in Tightropes

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Darren finally decides to tell Ginger the truth, and he breaks up with her. She returns home where her friends try to comfort her, until she eventually cries herself to sleep. When her Mom ... See full summary »

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Ginger Foutley (voice)
Jeannie Elias ...
Carl Foutley / Nurse Betty (voice)
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Macie Lightfoot (voice)
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Kenn Michael ...
Darren Patterson (voice) (as Kenny Blank)
Aspen Vincent ...
Deidre Hortense 'Dodie' Bishop (voice) (as Aspen Miller)
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Lois Foutley (voice)
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Elizabeth Halpern ...
Ms. Zorski (voice)
David Jeremiah ...
Dr. Dave (voice)
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Joann Bishop (voice)
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Simone
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Darren finally decides to tell Ginger the truth, and he breaks up with her. She returns home where her friends try to comfort her, until she eventually cries herself to sleep. When her Mom comes to check on her she discovers Ginger has acute Appendicitis and she is rushed to the hospital, where Dr. Dave saves her life by performing an emergency Appendectomy. As she is recovering, many of her friends and family come to visit, including her father, Jonas. Carl becomes worried that their father's appearance will rekindle Lois's feelings for him and ruin her relationship with Dr. Dave. Meanwhile, Ginger reflects on her relationship with Darren and Orion comes to reveal his true feelings for her. Written by Sookdeo

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Touching
16 May 2007 | by (Singapore) – See all my reviews

This is an episode which comes late in the series.

*Spoiler WARNING* In the episode, Darren breaks up with Ginger, which unfortunately coincides with her being struck down by Appendicitis. She sings a really sad song that reflects on her life, that goes:

It's kinda' sad really I'm like a soul who lingers As the credits roll I still can't leave the picture The picture I hold in my heart (Instrumental) There's a road left to travel Bridges left to burn Songs I haven't written Lessons left to learn There's reasons left to fight There's you to kiss goodnight Hold on...hold on tight (instrumental) It makes me mad really Wish I could blame a twister Or a Hurricane Or my pesky sister Wish I could blame away this feeling in my heart

A very mature rendition of Ginger, in one of her most human roles. Very touching.


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