Spike's real name is Christine Nelson-Simpson, is the mother of Emma Nelson, and Jack Simpson. She is the wife of Archie "Snake" Simpson, and is a hairstylist.
| Christine "Spike" Nelson-Simpson | |
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 "I feel like I'm going to the prom, I never went to." | |
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Friends |
Snake, Joey, Caitlinn, Lucy, Lizz, Heather, Erica, Wheels |
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Relationships |
Shane (Emma's birth father), Patrick, Snake (husband) |
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First Apperance |
"Kiss Me, Steph (DH)", "Mother and Child Reunion, Part One" |
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Last Appearance |
"Degrassi Takes Manhattan: Part Four" |
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Portrayer |
Amanda Stepto |
Season 9 Summary[]
In Holiday Road, Spike is super excited when Emma returns on her biking trip with Kelly. When Emma comes home and starts speaking sarcastically with her parents Spike tells her to stop because she hasn't seen her in like forever. Also, Spike seems interested in Emma's trip when she shows her all the videos Kelly and her made on the trip. Spike and Snake are worried about Emma when she tells all that she is dropping out of college. Spike and Snake ask her why and a pretty reasonable. Spike tells her that life may be hard and not always go her way. She didn't always dream of being a hair stylist but it is a manageable job. To summarize it her and Snake tell Emma to follow her dreams and do what's best for her. Also, after Emma and Kelly broke up Spike offers to talk to Emma but Emma is too upset to talk.
In Degrassi Takes Manhattan, Spike and Snake just got back from a camping trip together. They are happy to see Emma and Manny at home waiting for them. But, moments after they arrive home, Spinner walks in with flowers and tells Spike and Snake that him and Emma love each other, and that they're going to have a beach wedding tomorrow. Snake is shocked so is Spike, but they want the best for Emma. Snake is also shocked that Emma is marrying Spinner Mason. Emma also asks them to walk her down the isle. Spike and Snake don't back down, and they say, "yes". At the wedding they walk their daughter, Emma, down the isle, and have a good time celebrating with everyone.
THIS CHARACTER WILL NOT BE A MAIN CHARACTER IN SEASON 10