1 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,972 Oh, God, she's perfect. 2 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:14,473 Perfect? 3 00:00:14,974 --> 00:00:19,687 -Dawson, you disappoint me. -Look at her. Those eyes. That hair. 4 00:00:20,146 --> 00:00:23,858 I grant you that the girl has certain physical attributes... 5 00:00:23,983 --> 00:00:26,986 ...but nothing so original or mysterious to warrant perfection. 6 00:00:27,027 --> 00:00:28,112 Okay, easy. 7 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:30,614 A face like that leaves nothing to the imagination. 8 00:00:30,823 --> 00:00:33,617 The well-maintained good looks of an upper-middle-class New Yorker-- 9 00:00:33,826 --> 00:00:36,871 There's no mystery there. I can see her entire future in that face. 10 00:00:36,954 --> 00:00:38,914 -Really? -Yeah. 11 00:00:38,956 --> 00:00:42,084 In three years, her above-average SAT scores will grant her admission... 12 00:00:42,293 --> 00:00:45,129 ...into a small liberal arts college, somewhere in New England... 13 00:00:45,379 --> 00:00:48,758 ...where she'll major in art history... 14 00:00:48,966 --> 00:00:51,635 ...before returning to Manhattan to marry a bond trader she meets... 15 00:00:51,844 --> 00:00:54,930 ...some Saturday afternoon at an America's Cup watching party. 16 00:00:54,972 --> 00:00:57,975 Within a year, they move to suburban Connecticut, refurbish an old... 17 00:00:58,142 --> 00:01:01,312 ...farmhouse, and raise three neurotically perfect children. 18 00:01:01,479 --> 00:01:04,106 You've put quite a bit of thought into this. 19 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:07,735 Not really. It's just so obvious. 20 00:01:07,943 --> 00:01:11,280 Well, Nostradamus, I think I'd prefer to let Jen surprise me, okay? 21 00:01:11,489 --> 00:01:14,074 Suit yourself. Just trying to save you some time. 22 00:01:14,283 --> 00:01:15,993 Can you hand me that B-roll over there? 23 00:01:16,202 --> 00:01:19,330 I'm taking suggestions on what to get my parents for an anniversary gift. 24 00:01:19,538 --> 00:01:22,541 I'm at a loss. What do you get two people who've spent every day... 25 00:01:22,708 --> 00:01:24,084 ...together for the past 20 years? 26 00:01:24,502 --> 00:01:27,087 Offhand, I'd say separate vacations. 27 00:01:27,922 --> 00:01:31,675 Dawson, I know your cinematic influences are still evolving... 28 00:01:31,884 --> 00:01:33,886 ...but I never anticipated a Russ Meyer phase. 29 00:01:33,928 --> 00:01:35,387 I didn't shoot this. 30 00:01:35,596 --> 00:01:39,183 I think we found the perfect anniversary gift, Dawson. 31 00:01:39,934 --> 00:01:41,393 -What is this? -I don't know. 32 00:01:41,602 --> 00:01:43,979 I swear, I didn't shoot it. I.... 33 00:01:44,939 --> 00:01:48,067 I must've left the camera running when we ran out of the ruins. 34 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:50,611 You know, it's not without a certain quality. 35 00:01:50,820 --> 00:01:52,822 Very watchable. 36 00:01:52,988 --> 00:01:54,698 Yeah. 37 00:01:56,534 --> 00:01:59,411 It's funny. That woman looks familiar. 38 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:01,622 I know what you mean. 39 00:02:01,831 --> 00:02:04,792 If you brushed her hair out of her eyes a little.... 40 00:02:05,376 --> 00:02:08,629 And maybe sat her behind a big school desk? 41 00:02:08,963 --> 00:02:11,006 It could almost be.... 42 00:02:11,215 --> 00:02:13,634 -Ms. Jacobs. -Ms. Jacobs. 43 00:03:22,369 --> 00:03:25,831 So there she is, on tape, doing it with some guy. 44 00:03:25,915 --> 00:03:28,876 Ms. Jacobs, as in sixth-period English Ms. Jacobs? 45 00:03:28,918 --> 00:03:30,920 -The very same. -Wait a minute. 46 00:03:31,045 --> 00:03:34,006 What are you talking about? You have a tape of Tamara? 47 00:03:34,214 --> 00:03:38,260 I'm sorry, Pacey. I know you thought she was saving herself for you, but.... 48 00:03:38,469 --> 00:03:41,347 I was shooting some pickups at the ruins with Jen, and we left... 49 00:03:41,555 --> 00:03:45,851 ...the camera running when we ran out, and the rest is pornographic history. 50 00:03:46,644 --> 00:03:49,271 God, that's really strange. 51 00:03:49,480 --> 00:03:51,899 You can't tell who that guy is or anything, can you? 52 00:03:51,941 --> 00:03:55,945 Standard over-the-shoulder shot. We can't see the guy's face. 53 00:03:56,487 --> 00:03:59,365 If you're thinking of tracking him down, look for the guy with... 54 00:03:59,573 --> 00:04:01,325 ...brown hair and throbbing neck muscles. 55 00:04:01,492 --> 00:04:05,913 Hey, Dawson, I think I should get to take a look at that tape. 56 00:04:06,080 --> 00:04:08,540 Sure. We'll arrange a private screening for you. 57 00:04:08,791 --> 00:04:10,918 Yeah, so you can flog the bishop in privacy. 58 00:04:11,043 --> 00:04:14,421 That's really clever how you turn all that sexual repression into humor. 59 00:04:14,630 --> 00:04:16,090 You know what, you guys? I'm late. 60 00:04:16,298 --> 00:04:18,926 I should get going before Grams puts out an APB. 61 00:04:19,093 --> 00:04:20,928 I'll walk with you. 62 00:04:21,178 --> 00:04:23,931 -Later, kids. -Don't forget. I wanna see that tape. 63 00:04:24,181 --> 00:04:26,809 -Pervert. -Prude. 64 00:04:29,603 --> 00:04:33,524 Pacey talks a lot. Like he's got all this experience. It's a lot of bluster. 65 00:04:33,732 --> 00:04:36,026 Someone once said that the more a person talks about it... 66 00:04:36,276 --> 00:04:37,945 ...the worse they are at it. 67 00:04:38,112 --> 00:04:39,446 I hardly ever talk about it. 68 00:04:39,655 --> 00:04:42,658 I know. That's why I keep sticking around. 69 00:04:46,537 --> 00:04:47,955 You know what, Dawson? 70 00:04:48,038 --> 00:04:51,000 Now may not be the best time for this. 71 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:55,045 -I take it we're not alone. -Practically a ménage à trois. 72 00:04:55,212 --> 00:04:57,965 Just look at it this way, Dawson, repressing desire... 73 00:04:58,215 --> 00:05:00,467 ...can only make it more powerful. 74 00:05:00,676 --> 00:05:04,555 So I figure the next time I see you, we are in for one titanic kiss. 75 00:05:04,763 --> 00:05:09,268 -If I can survive the wait. -It's not waiting. It's anticipation. 76 00:05:12,980 --> 00:05:14,898 Screw it. 77 00:05:25,617 --> 00:05:28,829 Do you do these things to upset me, Jennifer? 78 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:32,624 -It was only a kiss, Grams. -Only a kiss. 79 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:35,044 I seem to remember a lot of trouble back in New York... 80 00:05:35,252 --> 00:05:36,879 ...starting after only a kiss. 81 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:40,090 Your definition of trouble is broader than anyone's I know. 82 00:05:40,340 --> 00:05:43,427 Then why don't you tell me why you think your parents sent you here. 83 00:05:43,635 --> 00:05:44,928 Why don't you remind me again. 84 00:05:44,970 --> 00:05:47,931 I haven't heard a recitation of my sins for, what, 15 minutes now? 85 00:05:48,057 --> 00:05:49,808 I don't do this to torture you. 86 00:05:49,892 --> 00:05:53,562 I do it so you won't stray down the same path twice. 87 00:05:53,771 --> 00:05:56,857 You know what? Grams, I'm bored of this. 88 00:05:56,899 --> 00:06:00,402 Of the way we talk to each other. Of these conversations we have... 89 00:06:00,611 --> 00:06:03,072 ...that go round in these incredibly pedestrian circles... 90 00:06:03,322 --> 00:06:05,491 ...and we say the same things over and over again. 91 00:06:05,699 --> 00:06:07,576 So let's just end this right now. 92 00:06:07,785 --> 00:06:11,914 What you saw outside with me and Dawson.... Grams, it was only a kiss. 93 00:06:13,916 --> 00:06:16,919 Only a kiss. 94 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:19,922 How could you have never seen that before? 95 00:06:20,005 --> 00:06:22,299 I have never seen it before. I swear to God. 96 00:06:22,508 --> 00:06:25,511 You're kidding. I mean, after 20 years of marriage-- 97 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:28,097 Not 20 yet. Not until Monday. 98 00:06:28,305 --> 00:06:29,932 Hey, Dawson, listen to this. 99 00:06:30,057 --> 00:06:32,893 Your mother just told me that she has never before seen... 100 00:06:32,935 --> 00:06:34,478 ...the scar underneath my chin. 101 00:06:34,686 --> 00:06:36,939 The one you got from that moped accident 10 years ago? 102 00:06:37,106 --> 00:06:39,608 Yes. Thank you, Dawson. Thank you very much. 103 00:06:39,817 --> 00:06:43,195 Now, you see there? My son knows my face better than you do. 104 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:46,907 Maybe you should start coming home early... 105 00:06:46,949 --> 00:06:50,452 ...see my face in the daylight for a change. 106 00:06:54,081 --> 00:06:56,875 Don't bother. I'll show myself out. 107 00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:04,383 Pacey. 108 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:06,885 -What are you doing? -The tape. 109 00:07:07,010 --> 00:07:09,513 -What tape? Ms. Jacobs? -Yes, the Ms. Jacobs tape! 110 00:07:09,721 --> 00:07:11,849 Stop! Dude, you're messing up my dailies. 111 00:07:11,890 --> 00:07:15,894 I told you I'd show you the tape. You couldn't wait? 112 00:07:16,895 --> 00:07:19,148 No, guess not. 113 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:22,776 Dude, I knew you had it bad for her, but calm down. 114 00:07:22,901 --> 00:07:25,070 This is not such a big deal. 115 00:07:26,405 --> 00:07:30,242 There you go. Mad dog. 116 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:36,498 -Dawson. -Yeah? 117 00:07:36,999 --> 00:07:41,837 You know, maybe I haven't been entirely honest with you lately. 118 00:07:42,504 --> 00:07:44,506 I mean, not that I've lied to you or anything. 119 00:07:44,715 --> 00:07:46,216 I've just withheld some details. 120 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:48,218 Okay. 121 00:07:49,761 --> 00:07:55,475 Well, I'm not cursed with self-awareness like you are, Dawson... 122 00:07:55,893 --> 00:07:59,021 ...but I know enough to know how people see me. I mean.... 123 00:07:59,229 --> 00:08:00,981 I'm not the guy who gets the girl. 124 00:08:01,190 --> 00:08:03,650 The guy who talks about it, but not the guy who gets her. 125 00:08:03,859 --> 00:08:05,861 Enough people say that stuff about you... 126 00:08:05,903 --> 00:08:08,780 ...and you start to believe it yourself. 127 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:11,575 I'm not quite following you here, Pacey. 128 00:08:14,036 --> 00:08:16,622 -I got the girl this time, Dawson. -What? 129 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:19,583 Yeah. Call it the law of averages, call it an act of God... 130 00:08:19,791 --> 00:08:22,920 ...call it whatever you want, but I got her. 131 00:08:22,961 --> 00:08:27,925 Who? Who? Who'd you get, Pacey? 132 00:08:28,634 --> 00:08:30,177 Oh, man.... 133 00:08:31,261 --> 00:08:34,890 You know what, Dawson, I don't know how to tell you this, but.... 134 00:08:34,973 --> 00:08:40,103 The guy with the brown hair and the throbbing neck muscles... 135 00:08:40,312 --> 00:08:42,940 ...the guy with Tamara Jacobs... 136 00:08:43,565 --> 00:08:44,524 ...that's me. 137 00:08:44,691 --> 00:08:46,276 -No. -Yeah. 138 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:49,863 I'm not just talking this time, Dawson, though I wish I was... 139 00:08:49,947 --> 00:08:52,866 ...because, off the top of my head, I can think of 40 reasons... 140 00:08:52,908 --> 00:08:54,868 ...why this tape could ruin my life. 141 00:08:54,993 --> 00:08:57,537 Not the least of which is the embarrassment factor. 142 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,999 No guy's first time should be captured on video. 143 00:09:01,208 --> 00:09:03,543 Are you crazy? 144 00:09:06,255 --> 00:09:08,882 I don't think there exists a word to describe my reaction. 145 00:09:08,924 --> 00:09:11,802 But I like her, Dawson. I really do. 146 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:14,304 And it's not just the sex, man. 147 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:18,517 I don't know. Maybe this is too improbable or bizarre to ever work out. 148 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:21,478 Bizarre might be a word, yeah. 149 00:09:22,354 --> 00:09:23,855 Yeah. 150 00:09:27,901 --> 00:09:29,861 This.... 151 00:09:29,987 --> 00:09:32,990 This is gonna sound a little strange, but.... 152 00:09:33,782 --> 00:09:34,866 On the tape, was--? 153 00:09:35,033 --> 00:09:36,201 I mean.... 154 00:09:36,868 --> 00:09:38,870 Did I look all right? 155 00:09:41,623 --> 00:09:43,709 Performance-wise, did I cut it, man? 156 00:09:45,794 --> 00:09:47,546 Yeah. You did fine, man. 157 00:09:49,631 --> 00:09:52,384 I mean, from what I could tell. Yeah. 158 00:09:52,718 --> 00:09:54,886 You did fine. 159 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:56,888 Cool, man. 160 00:09:57,889 --> 00:09:59,391 Thanks. 161 00:09:59,599 --> 00:10:02,894 And don't tell anybody yet. 162 00:10:03,020 --> 00:10:04,563 All right. 163 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:26,793 You could get them some candlesticks... 164 00:10:26,877 --> 00:10:29,379 ...a nice picture frame, maybe a piece of folk art. 165 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:31,381 Do you think they'd like something like that? 166 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:35,135 Dawson, your parents are middle-aged, white suburbanites. 167 00:10:35,344 --> 00:10:37,596 They live for folk art. 168 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:40,974 You should see my parents lately. It's disgusting. They're like.... 169 00:10:41,141 --> 00:10:45,437 Half the time they're making out or dry-humping in the living room. 170 00:10:46,021 --> 00:10:49,066 You know, it's sad. I'm actually jealous of my parents' sex life. 171 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:51,318 What do you mean? Blondie isn't giving you any? 172 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:53,779 I thought by now you would've.... 173 00:10:54,529 --> 00:10:56,656 You're a real romantic, aren't you, Joey? 174 00:10:56,865 --> 00:10:59,576 I don't think you're going to get anywhere unless you off... 175 00:10:59,785 --> 00:11:01,370 ...the wicked grandmother, but.... 176 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:04,331 Mom? 177 00:11:06,875 --> 00:11:08,377 Mom. 178 00:11:08,585 --> 00:11:10,837 Dawson! Hello. 179 00:11:10,962 --> 00:11:12,798 Joey. 180 00:11:12,839 --> 00:11:16,009 What are you do--? Well, this is a surprise. 181 00:11:16,218 --> 00:11:19,012 -What brings you out here? -We're just doing some shopping. 182 00:11:20,514 --> 00:11:22,224 I'm sorry. Dawson, this is-- 183 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:24,684 -Bob Collinsworth. -Yeah. Six and 11, right? 184 00:11:24,851 --> 00:11:26,561 -Right. -And Joey. 185 00:11:26,770 --> 00:11:28,647 -Hi. -Real thrill. 186 00:11:28,855 --> 00:11:31,858 Your mom was just helping me out with a little wardrobe problem. 187 00:11:31,900 --> 00:11:35,237 Seems the station research has indicated that while viewers like me... 188 00:11:35,445 --> 00:11:37,614 ...they hate my sport coats. 189 00:11:39,574 --> 00:11:41,827 Anyway, it's wonderful to finally meet you, Dawson. 190 00:11:41,868 --> 00:11:43,662 Your mother's told me about your film. 191 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:45,414 Being a bit of an indie fan myself... 192 00:11:45,622 --> 00:11:47,874 ...I'd love to take a look at it whenever it's done. 193 00:11:48,083 --> 00:11:50,419 Sure. Okay, yeah. 194 00:11:50,627 --> 00:11:53,213 Bob, we really should get back to the prep session. 195 00:11:53,422 --> 00:11:55,090 She's right. Take care. 196 00:11:56,007 --> 00:11:57,217 Pleasure to meet you both. 197 00:11:57,843 --> 00:11:58,885 See you at home, honey. 198 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:00,887 -Bye, Mom. -Goodbye, Joey. 199 00:12:03,807 --> 00:12:07,102 When I first saw Bob on television, I thought he was a real tool... 200 00:12:07,310 --> 00:12:10,439 ...but, I don't know, now that I've met him, he doesn't seem so bad. 201 00:12:10,689 --> 00:12:14,526 -What do you think? -I think you had it right the first time. 202 00:12:18,864 --> 00:12:20,824 Dare I ask? 203 00:12:20,866 --> 00:12:24,744 Your worst fears are founded, Grams. I'm going to see Dawson. 204 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:27,122 You know, maybe I'm asking for it... 205 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:30,125 ...but I would rather you say whatever it is you're thinking... 206 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:32,878 ...than continue to look at me the way you are right now. 207 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:36,882 -He only wants one thing from you. -No. That's not Dawson at all. 208 00:12:37,007 --> 00:12:39,676 He's completely sweet and honest and romantic-- 209 00:12:39,843 --> 00:12:40,886 Him and that Potter girl.... 210 00:12:41,136 --> 00:12:43,054 The way she climbs in his bedroom window. 211 00:12:43,263 --> 00:12:44,890 -I don't even want to hazard a guess. -No. 212 00:12:45,140 --> 00:12:47,517 Dawson and Joey are just friends. 213 00:12:47,767 --> 00:12:50,604 Maybe there's some of that sexual tension thing that happens when... 214 00:12:50,812 --> 00:12:54,733 ...a guy and a girl have been friends for so long, but that's as far as it goes. 215 00:12:54,816 --> 00:12:56,776 And as far as Dawson and me, Grams... 216 00:12:56,818 --> 00:12:59,863 ...you saw the entire highlight reel yesterday afternoon. 217 00:13:00,113 --> 00:13:03,241 So I'd be correct in assuming you have certain feelings for him? 218 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:05,827 Yeah, you would. 219 00:13:05,952 --> 00:13:09,372 Well, nothing can be done about that. 220 00:13:09,581 --> 00:13:12,167 I only hope you can avoid making the mistakes... 221 00:13:12,375 --> 00:13:16,630 ...that you and I both know girls your age often make. 222 00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:20,091 You know, you always find a way to get that last dig in, don't you? 223 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:21,718 Jennifer, you exasperate me. 224 00:13:21,843 --> 00:13:24,387 Everything I say isn't meant as criticism. 225 00:13:24,596 --> 00:13:27,849 No, I know. Some of it's meant as judgment. 226 00:13:40,695 --> 00:13:44,783 -Hey, Tamara. -Hi. Well, this is a surprise. 227 00:13:44,866 --> 00:13:47,118 I saw you sitting here. I thought I'd come on over. 228 00:13:47,327 --> 00:13:50,705 -Well, I'm glad you did. -Well, what you reading? 229 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:52,832 Just the approved 10th-grade reading curriculum. 230 00:13:52,958 --> 00:13:56,378 I'm trying to choose the next book for our class. Any suggestions? 231 00:13:56,586 --> 00:13:58,880 How about something with action in it this time? 232 00:13:59,089 --> 00:14:01,967 -Action? -Yeah. Sex. 233 00:14:02,217 --> 00:14:03,843 What is our school board so afraid of? 234 00:14:03,969 --> 00:14:06,596 We're practically adults now. We can handle this stuff. 235 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:08,848 A few blue novels are not gonna kill us. 236 00:14:08,932 --> 00:14:11,560 Pacey, every piece of literature... 237 00:14:11,768 --> 00:14:14,145 ...that you'll read this year will have sex in it. 238 00:14:14,354 --> 00:14:18,316 -Everything last year probably as well. -Yeah, but it's not real sex. 239 00:14:18,525 --> 00:14:19,985 I mean, it's sex as cautionary tale. 240 00:14:20,235 --> 00:14:22,404 Sex as a warning. I'm not kidding about this. 241 00:14:22,612 --> 00:14:24,906 Every time somebody in one of those books has sex... 242 00:14:25,115 --> 00:14:26,700 ...something bad has to happen. 243 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:27,826 Romeo and Juliet. 244 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:30,453 They have sex, next thing you know, they kill themselves. 245 00:14:30,662 --> 00:14:31,663 The Scarlet Letter? 246 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:35,000 Hester Prynne has sex, next thing you know, she's an outcast for life. 247 00:14:35,166 --> 00:14:37,752 The Greek one. The.... 248 00:14:37,836 --> 00:14:38,837 -Oedipus? -Yes. That one. 249 00:14:39,045 --> 00:14:41,756 That guy sleeps with some chick, who, granted, is his mother. 250 00:14:41,798 --> 00:14:44,759 He's so freaked out by it, he pokes out his own eyes. 251 00:14:44,801 --> 00:14:46,428 Okay? That's not real life. 252 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:49,764 Correct me if I'm wrong, but it has been known to happen... 253 00:14:49,806 --> 00:14:54,019 ...that every once in a while, two people sleep together, they enjoy it... 254 00:14:54,269 --> 00:14:56,813 ...and afterward everything works out fine. 255 00:14:58,106 --> 00:15:00,650 You really think that is possible? 256 00:15:15,832 --> 00:15:17,834 Steven? 257 00:15:23,965 --> 00:15:25,800 All right. Reaction. 258 00:15:25,842 --> 00:15:28,845 -And I want complete honesty. -Well, if-- 259 00:15:28,887 --> 00:15:30,347 But before you say anything... 260 00:15:30,555 --> 00:15:33,767 ...just know that your opinion means a lot to me and if you hate it... 261 00:15:33,850 --> 00:15:36,770 ...I can't anticipate the downward spiral it might send me on. 262 00:15:36,811 --> 00:15:40,106 Well, my pathetic shriek aside, I think it's really good, Dawson. 263 00:15:40,357 --> 00:15:43,026 Very promising, and I'm sure it's gonna turn out great. 264 00:15:43,234 --> 00:15:45,737 -Great? -Really great. 265 00:15:46,905 --> 00:15:49,240 I still have a lot of pre-dubbing to do tomorrow. 266 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:51,326 I'm going to go down to my mom's station. 267 00:15:51,534 --> 00:15:54,996 They let me use the equipment down there without too much hassle. So.... 268 00:15:55,205 --> 00:15:57,832 But-- Would you like to come along? 269 00:15:58,041 --> 00:16:00,293 -Yeah. That sounds cool. -Yeah? 270 00:16:00,502 --> 00:16:01,544 Really? 271 00:16:01,753 --> 00:16:03,838 Why are you so surprised every time I jump at the chance... 272 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:06,132 ...to spend time with you? 273 00:16:06,633 --> 00:16:09,844 I don't know. Natural skepticism, perhaps? 274 00:16:09,886 --> 00:16:14,766 Well, get over it. Not everything in life has to be so complicated. 275 00:16:21,856 --> 00:16:24,526 In old movies, whenever two characters were in bed together... 276 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:27,862 ...the censors always made one of them keep one foot on the floor. 277 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:30,365 Which I never understood. I figured if the characters... 278 00:16:30,532 --> 00:16:33,952 ...were clever enough, they could still do almost anything. 279 00:16:52,095 --> 00:16:56,808 Dawson. Dawson. We've got plenty of time to prove our censors wrong. 280 00:16:56,891 --> 00:16:59,269 We don't have to make our case today. 281 00:16:59,477 --> 00:17:00,478 All right? 282 00:17:01,813 --> 00:17:03,815 Okay. 283 00:17:08,069 --> 00:17:09,320 All right. That was great. 284 00:17:09,529 --> 00:17:12,615 -Could we see that with picture? -Sure. Yeah. 285 00:17:12,824 --> 00:17:16,619 -Seen your mom this morning yet? -No, I'll track her down later. 286 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:20,832 Okay, here we go. 287 00:17:23,877 --> 00:17:25,962 We'll go again. This time, more shock, less anger. 288 00:17:26,171 --> 00:17:29,507 All right. More shock, less anger. Okay. 289 00:17:35,764 --> 00:17:39,809 -I'm sorry, Dawson. I.... -Okay. We'll take a break. 290 00:17:44,147 --> 00:17:46,274 I'm sorry if I was being a perfectionist in there. 291 00:17:46,524 --> 00:17:47,942 I get like that sometimes. 292 00:17:48,151 --> 00:17:50,987 No. I like a man who knows what he wants. 293 00:17:51,196 --> 00:17:53,698 Really? Sort of like me? 294 00:17:53,823 --> 00:17:55,533 Sort of. 295 00:17:56,826 --> 00:17:58,912 Dawson, look. There's your mom. 296 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:05,794 Come on. 297 00:18:26,064 --> 00:18:30,819 Look, I know that your head must be spinning right now, and.... 298 00:18:30,985 --> 00:18:34,739 I don't know. Maybe one of the things you're thinking is how unfair it is... 299 00:18:34,781 --> 00:18:37,742 ...that right now, when you need to talk to someone most... 300 00:18:37,784 --> 00:18:42,038 ...you're kind of stuck here with little more than a semi-stranger. 301 00:18:42,247 --> 00:18:46,084 But we always seem to have something to say to each other... 302 00:18:46,292 --> 00:18:49,420 ...even if our conversations are more banter than real talk. 303 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:53,716 You know, fun and sweet and everything, but kind of on the surface. 304 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,804 What I'm trying to say is.... 305 00:18:57,971 --> 00:19:01,808 Is that if you want to talk to somebody about this, I mean really talk... 306 00:19:01,975 --> 00:19:05,103 ...even though I know we've never done that before... 307 00:19:05,311 --> 00:19:07,814 ...I'd really like to be that person. 308 00:19:17,782 --> 00:19:19,701 I need to talk to you. 309 00:19:20,577 --> 00:19:21,536 Okay. 310 00:19:21,744 --> 00:19:23,788 What I should really do is tell my dad. 311 00:19:23,872 --> 00:19:26,708 "Dad, the woman you're about to celebrate 20 blissful years... 312 00:19:26,791 --> 00:19:28,835 ...of marriage with.... She's sleeping with Bob now. 313 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:32,130 Apparently, the scent of his Aqua Velva was too much to resist." 314 00:19:32,338 --> 00:19:36,801 I think we both know that's not the best idea, Dawson. 315 00:19:36,968 --> 00:19:40,889 God, I joked about them having an affair, but I was never serious. I-- 316 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:44,559 Wonder what the rate of adultery is in this town? Your parents, my parents. 317 00:19:44,767 --> 00:19:46,561 We live in this Norman Rockwell town... 318 00:19:46,769 --> 00:19:49,480 ...with whitewashed fences and beachfront houses... 319 00:19:49,689 --> 00:19:51,608 ...and underneath, it's.... 320 00:19:54,819 --> 00:19:56,779 Do you think people know? 321 00:19:56,821 --> 00:19:58,907 People always know. 322 00:19:59,115 --> 00:20:02,577 Well, we didn't. 323 00:20:02,744 --> 00:20:04,495 Right? 324 00:20:05,079 --> 00:20:06,122 Joey? 325 00:20:07,749 --> 00:20:09,709 Joey, I didn't know. 326 00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:11,628 Did you? 327 00:20:13,755 --> 00:20:15,131 You knew. 328 00:20:16,466 --> 00:20:18,551 You-- How could you not say anything? 329 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:21,012 Why? So you could hate me for telling you? 330 00:20:21,220 --> 00:20:23,973 Because you know that's what would've happened. 331 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:27,060 Besides, I thought you would've seen it by now. 332 00:20:27,685 --> 00:20:28,770 What? 333 00:20:28,895 --> 00:20:30,772 You're a pretty perceptive guy, usually... 334 00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:33,358 ...but I think we can agree you've been preoccupied-- 335 00:20:33,566 --> 00:20:35,568 -What are you talking about? -I'll give you a hint. 336 00:20:35,777 --> 00:20:38,780 Blond hair, about the last stages of a B cup. 337 00:20:39,030 --> 00:20:41,741 Don't turn this into a discussion about Jen. Joey, you lied to me. 338 00:20:41,783 --> 00:20:42,784 I didn't know how to-- 339 00:20:43,034 --> 00:20:45,370 -What, are you threatened by Jen? -Threatened, Dawson? 340 00:20:45,578 --> 00:20:46,996 No, I'm not threatened. I'm bored. 341 00:20:47,205 --> 00:20:49,999 You're bored. So you lie to me to curb your own boredom. 342 00:20:50,208 --> 00:20:51,751 I was trying to be your friend. 343 00:20:51,793 --> 00:20:54,295 What you did was not the action of a friend. What you did... 344 00:20:54,504 --> 00:20:56,798 ...let me make this clear, is disengage this friendship. 345 00:20:57,006 --> 00:20:59,759 No, Dawson. I was trying, and-- 346 00:20:59,884 --> 00:21:01,761 I didn't know how to.... 347 00:21:01,844 --> 00:21:03,763 Struggling for something to say, Joey? 348 00:21:04,555 --> 00:21:09,477 At a loss for words? Don't worry. Your actions are far more articulate. 349 00:21:09,936 --> 00:21:13,398 Bye! See you later. 350 00:21:13,648 --> 00:21:15,942 Have a nice life. 351 00:21:58,401 --> 00:21:59,777 -Hi, Dawson. -Hi. 352 00:22:00,028 --> 00:22:02,780 I didn't see you at the station yesterday. I thought you would say hi. 353 00:22:03,781 --> 00:22:07,744 -Things got a little crazy, you know. -Sorry I missed you. 354 00:22:07,785 --> 00:22:09,787 Honey, something bothering you? 355 00:22:10,288 --> 00:22:12,790 No. Fine. 356 00:22:12,957 --> 00:22:15,001 Well, I don't believe you. 357 00:22:15,209 --> 00:22:17,754 You've never been very good at disguising that look... 358 00:22:17,795 --> 00:22:19,797 ...you get when something is bothering you. 359 00:22:20,757 --> 00:22:22,175 Okay, let me guess. 360 00:22:22,383 --> 00:22:25,762 One of the many women in your life has got your head spinning. 361 00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:28,598 Yeah, something like that. 362 00:22:28,765 --> 00:22:30,725 Dawson? 363 00:22:33,770 --> 00:22:35,772 Yes, what can I help you with? 364 00:22:36,773 --> 00:22:38,399 Two things, actually. 365 00:22:38,608 --> 00:22:41,778 First, I know you don't like me and you look at me as some sex-crazed... 366 00:22:41,944 --> 00:22:44,739 ...teenager looking to corrupt your granddaughter, but I assure you... 367 00:22:44,822 --> 00:22:47,825 ...that's not the case. Not at all. 368 00:22:48,076 --> 00:22:49,744 What's the second thing? 369 00:22:50,745 --> 00:22:52,747 I'm here to pick up Jen. 370 00:22:53,748 --> 00:22:54,832 Jennifer! 371 00:22:55,083 --> 00:22:58,586 Maybe it's me. Maybe I have these old-fashioned ideas about fidelity. 372 00:22:58,753 --> 00:23:02,381 Which I obviously inherited from my father's side of the family. 373 00:23:02,590 --> 00:23:04,425 I'm sorry. Am I starting to bore you? 374 00:23:04,634 --> 00:23:06,719 -No. -Because I'm starting to bore myself. 375 00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:09,222 No, not at all, Dawson. I mean.... 376 00:23:09,430 --> 00:23:11,766 You know, I'm glad that we can talk about this. 377 00:23:11,808 --> 00:23:14,769 I was hurt earlier when you wouldn't say a word to me, and I was sure... 378 00:23:14,852 --> 00:23:16,813 ...you ran to pour your heart out to Joey. 379 00:23:17,021 --> 00:23:19,774 Well, I won't make that mistake again. 380 00:23:20,191 --> 00:23:23,277 Do me a favor? Promise you'll always be up-front and honest with me. 381 00:23:23,486 --> 00:23:25,696 -Okay. -That's not just a passing remark. 382 00:23:25,780 --> 00:23:29,158 I firmly believe that secrets destroy. 383 00:23:29,367 --> 00:23:33,955 They wound and hurt and kill and.... 384 00:23:34,205 --> 00:23:36,207 I really want us to have a chance. 385 00:23:36,791 --> 00:23:41,129 Okay? No secrets between us ever. 386 00:23:41,337 --> 00:23:46,259 Yeah. Yeah. I mean.... But don't you think that in certain situations... 387 00:23:46,467 --> 00:23:48,761 ...there are things that people just don't wanna know? 388 00:23:50,763 --> 00:23:53,349 No. Even if my mom had fallen out of love with my dad... 389 00:23:53,558 --> 00:23:54,892 ...she should've been honest-- 390 00:23:55,101 --> 00:23:57,770 I'm not talking about your parents. 391 00:23:59,105 --> 00:24:02,817 I mean, come on. Don't you ever wonder why two months ago... 392 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:05,194 ...why I suddenly come to live up here? 393 00:24:06,028 --> 00:24:08,364 You told me it's because your grandfather's sick... 394 00:24:08,573 --> 00:24:10,658 ...and your grandmother needed your help. 395 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:13,578 My grandmother's been an RN for the past 40 years. 396 00:24:13,786 --> 00:24:17,081 The only thing I can help her with is staying out of her way. 397 00:24:18,207 --> 00:24:21,544 Okay. So why are you here? 398 00:24:25,756 --> 00:24:28,759 -Honesty, right? -Yeah. 399 00:24:29,385 --> 00:24:33,764 Look, my parents didn't exactly send me up here to help out Grams. 400 00:24:33,973 --> 00:24:36,100 They sent me up here because the clichés... 401 00:24:36,309 --> 00:24:38,561 ...about teenagers in the big city are true. 402 00:24:38,728 --> 00:24:40,188 What clichés? 403 00:24:40,396 --> 00:24:41,772 Come on, you've heard them. 404 00:24:41,981 --> 00:24:45,193 They grow up too fast, stay out too late, hang out with the wrong... 405 00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:48,321 ...kind of people, have sex too young. 406 00:24:48,529 --> 00:24:51,616 And your parents wanted to get you away from kids like that? 407 00:24:51,741 --> 00:24:54,702 No, Dawson. I was kids like that. 408 00:25:00,249 --> 00:25:03,711 -The sex part? -Yeah. 409 00:25:05,254 --> 00:25:07,548 Boyfriend, right? 410 00:25:07,757 --> 00:25:11,135 Yeah, but not just him. 411 00:25:13,888 --> 00:25:15,389 Okay. 412 00:25:17,391 --> 00:25:20,561 So that stuff you said about being a virgin, I should probably disregard. 413 00:25:20,770 --> 00:25:22,772 You know what? Maybe I'm just being completely... 414 00:25:22,897 --> 00:25:26,984 ...self-destructive here because I like you, and I know the timing is off... 415 00:25:27,235 --> 00:25:30,446 ...and everything, but this is at your request. 416 00:25:31,405 --> 00:25:32,448 And you're right. 417 00:25:32,657 --> 00:25:37,745 We should be honest, and you should know who you're dating. 418 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:41,749 -You're okay with this, right? -Yeah. 419 00:25:42,750 --> 00:25:46,712 I mean, the way I thought you were talking it was gonna be worse. 420 00:25:49,674 --> 00:25:51,300 Dawson? 421 00:25:51,509 --> 00:25:54,762 -What? -Would you hold my hand? 422 00:25:54,971 --> 00:25:57,890 Yeah. Sure. 423 00:26:25,209 --> 00:26:26,419 I'll see you later. 424 00:26:36,137 --> 00:26:38,139 Hey, you know, I missed you this morning. 425 00:26:38,389 --> 00:26:40,725 Came in early. Movie stuff, you know. 426 00:26:40,933 --> 00:26:42,852 I'm feeling like blowing off my lab report. 427 00:26:43,060 --> 00:26:44,729 Want to go to a movie or something? 428 00:26:44,770 --> 00:26:47,732 That sounds great, but, you know, I'm so behind in my homework... 429 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:49,734 ...I don't think my GPA can afford it. 430 00:26:49,900 --> 00:26:52,570 Okay. Well, maybe just a quick study break then. 431 00:26:52,737 --> 00:26:55,448 -Okay. Yeah, I'll call you. -Yeah? 432 00:26:55,656 --> 00:26:58,159 -Definitely. Yeah. -Look, about what we talked about-- 433 00:26:58,409 --> 00:27:02,705 Jen, I've really got to go, okay? But I'll talk to you later. 434 00:27:02,747 --> 00:27:05,291 Yeah. Later. 435 00:27:16,427 --> 00:27:18,220 Question of the day: 436 00:27:18,429 --> 00:27:20,890 If someone is having an affair with multiple partners... 437 00:27:21,098 --> 00:27:24,310 ...should they tell both partners of the arrangement? 438 00:27:24,727 --> 00:27:26,228 An informal survey, Pacey? 439 00:27:26,437 --> 00:27:29,815 This is relevant, what with STDs and AIDS running rampant... 440 00:27:30,024 --> 00:27:32,026 ...not to mention the moral implications. 441 00:27:32,234 --> 00:27:33,319 No. I agree. 442 00:27:33,527 --> 00:27:35,988 If you were involved with someone else, I'd want to know. 443 00:27:36,197 --> 00:27:38,824 Me? No, no, no. You don't turn this around on me. 444 00:27:39,033 --> 00:27:41,452 -Don't turn what around? -The issue. 445 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:43,245 And what's that? 446 00:27:43,496 --> 00:27:46,248 Well, do you like him or do you like me? 447 00:27:46,499 --> 00:27:48,376 You're disarming when you sound your age. 448 00:27:48,584 --> 00:27:49,794 I saw you at lunch yesterday... 449 00:27:50,002 --> 00:27:52,004 ...and today in the hallway laughing together. 450 00:27:52,213 --> 00:27:53,631 The way you brush his arm. 451 00:27:53,756 --> 00:27:56,592 Who's it gonna be, Tamara, me or Mr. Gold? 452 00:27:57,134 --> 00:28:00,262 You know, I never knew you were so bothered by this, Pacey... 453 00:28:00,513 --> 00:28:02,515 ...because I'd hate to think I have to choose. 454 00:28:03,099 --> 00:28:06,394 I mean, Benji and I have so much in common. 455 00:28:06,602 --> 00:28:09,355 We love to talk about books and authors and... 456 00:28:09,522 --> 00:28:11,357 ...we're both big opera fans... 457 00:28:11,565 --> 00:28:13,943 ...not to mention our legendary man troubles. 458 00:28:14,151 --> 00:28:15,486 Man troubles? 459 00:28:15,694 --> 00:28:20,699 Yes. Apparently, in your extensive research, you failed to detect... 460 00:28:20,825 --> 00:28:24,620 ...that I'm not exactly Benji's type. 461 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:26,789 No? 462 00:28:26,997 --> 00:28:30,167 Not unless you think I bear some resemblance to Mel Gibson. 463 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:31,710 Mr. Gold is gay? 464 00:28:33,712 --> 00:28:35,923 That's not to be repeated. 465 00:28:36,215 --> 00:28:38,676 So, I don't understand. 466 00:28:38,717 --> 00:28:41,720 Yesterday at the café when I tried to hold your hand.... 467 00:28:41,762 --> 00:28:44,890 And because we were in a public place where any number of students... 468 00:28:45,099 --> 00:28:49,562 ...or teachers or parents could see us, I didn't let you? 469 00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:57,069 Pacey. 470 00:28:57,236 --> 00:28:59,447 If you're confused about us... 471 00:28:59,655 --> 00:29:03,367 ...if you're trying to make sense out of what's happening between us... 472 00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:05,703 ...the best I can tell you is, so am I. 473 00:29:08,622 --> 00:29:10,040 Yeah? Really? 474 00:29:11,667 --> 00:29:13,711 Yes. Really. 475 00:29:23,721 --> 00:29:25,306 Hey. 476 00:29:25,556 --> 00:29:28,267 I think you owe me about seven-eighths of a conversation. 477 00:29:28,476 --> 00:29:30,227 Yeah, I guess I do. 478 00:29:30,436 --> 00:29:32,730 I mean, it's probably just my own pathetic insecurity... 479 00:29:32,938 --> 00:29:36,025 ...but I wanted a quick postmortem on last night, make sure you're... 480 00:29:36,233 --> 00:29:37,693 ...okay on what we talked about. 481 00:29:37,735 --> 00:29:39,236 I'm fine with it. 482 00:29:39,820 --> 00:29:41,197 Really? 483 00:29:41,405 --> 00:29:44,742 Yeah, I mean, besides, Jen, it's in the past. It's over and done with. 484 00:29:44,950 --> 00:29:46,911 Even if I did have a problem, what could I do? 485 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:50,331 -You could tell me. -Tell you what, Jen? 486 00:29:50,539 --> 00:29:52,041 I don't know what you want me to say. 487 00:29:52,249 --> 00:29:54,877 Let me help out. You could tell me why you've been avoiding me... 488 00:29:55,085 --> 00:29:56,504 ...or what's behind that look. 489 00:29:56,712 --> 00:29:59,298 Whether it's repulsion or jealousy or complete disapproval... 490 00:29:59,548 --> 00:30:01,800 ...because I know I've never seen it from you before. 491 00:30:02,009 --> 00:30:05,179 You could tell me you suddenly feel strange about us, that we need... 492 00:30:05,387 --> 00:30:08,599 ...a break because you don't seem to know me, and maybe you never did. 493 00:30:08,682 --> 00:30:11,852 Or-- And now I'll make it really easy for you, Dawson-- 494 00:30:12,061 --> 00:30:14,939 You could just tell me if I've left anything out. 495 00:30:19,693 --> 00:30:21,362 I didn't think so. 496 00:30:28,118 --> 00:30:30,538 -So it wouldn't bother you? -Why would it bother me? 497 00:30:30,704 --> 00:30:33,374 Because she's not a virgin. She's had sex with other guys. 498 00:30:33,624 --> 00:30:35,709 This is what I don't understand about you, Dawson. 499 00:30:35,751 --> 00:30:39,171 If the woman I was hot for came up to me and in some confessional way... 500 00:30:39,380 --> 00:30:41,090 ...told me she wasn't a virgin.... 501 00:30:41,298 --> 00:30:42,841 Don't you see what she's doing? 502 00:30:43,008 --> 00:30:44,552 No. 503 00:30:44,677 --> 00:30:45,970 -You don't see it? -I don't. 504 00:30:47,137 --> 00:30:49,682 She's giving you an in, Dawson. 505 00:30:49,723 --> 00:30:52,685 She's saying, "I understand, you're nervous about making... 506 00:30:52,726 --> 00:30:55,688 ...the first move on me because you're some romantic who puts women... 507 00:30:55,729 --> 00:30:59,441 ...like me up on a pedestal. So, here, I'm gonna give you the greatest gift... 508 00:30:59,650 --> 00:31:02,319 ...any desirable woman can give to a sexually inexperienced guy." 509 00:31:02,528 --> 00:31:03,946 -An in? -Exactly! 510 00:31:04,154 --> 00:31:06,156 She's saying she wants it just as bad as you. 511 00:31:06,365 --> 00:31:07,866 Your carnal needs are reciprocal. 512 00:31:08,075 --> 00:31:11,287 This is not about sex, Pacey, it's about romance. 513 00:31:11,495 --> 00:31:13,831 God, you've no idea what I'm talking about, do you? 514 00:31:14,039 --> 00:31:15,082 Yeah, I do. 515 00:31:15,291 --> 00:31:17,751 No, you don't, because what I was gonna say before this... 516 00:31:18,002 --> 00:31:21,255 ...world-according-to-Pacey speech is that this has nothing to do with... 517 00:31:21,463 --> 00:31:23,882 ...getting Jen in the sack. It has to do with one thing-- 518 00:31:24,091 --> 00:31:26,385 Right. The fact that you're scared. 519 00:31:28,721 --> 00:31:34,393 Listen. Dawson, the Jen Lindley that you have built up in your mind... 520 00:31:34,602 --> 00:31:37,730 ...does not entirely exist, okay? 521 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,691 In your movies she can be whatever you want, but in real life... 522 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:42,318 ...the scripts got thrown out. 523 00:31:42,526 --> 00:31:44,820 -So it seems. -Listen.... 524 00:31:45,070 --> 00:31:49,658 All I can say is enjoy it, man. Life has some pretty unexpected benefits. 525 00:31:49,700 --> 00:31:50,701 Yeah. 526 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:54,455 I could do without all the unexpected plot twists though. 527 00:31:54,705 --> 00:31:57,166 -The virginal girlfriend.... -Who's not exactly a virgin. 528 00:31:57,374 --> 00:31:58,959 The high-school strike-out artist.... 529 00:31:59,168 --> 00:32:00,836 Who's having an affair with his teacher. 530 00:32:02,796 --> 00:32:05,716 Then there's the happily married couple who's celebrating their 20th... 531 00:32:05,924 --> 00:32:09,136 ...wedding anniversary tonight who's really not as happy as we thought. 532 00:32:09,345 --> 00:32:11,805 Yeah. That sucks, man. 533 00:32:13,390 --> 00:32:16,769 -So did you talk to your mom? -Nope. Change of plan. 534 00:32:17,811 --> 00:32:20,814 Dawson, I thought you said you were gonna tell her. 535 00:32:23,734 --> 00:32:26,153 I'm gonna tell my dad. 536 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:41,752 -Hey. -Hey. 537 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:44,922 -I didn't hear you come in. -I'm not surprised. 538 00:32:45,130 --> 00:32:46,799 So tonight's the big night, huh? 539 00:32:47,049 --> 00:32:49,426 Do you have any idea how long 20 years is? 540 00:32:49,677 --> 00:32:51,804 And that doesn't include the four years we dated. 541 00:32:52,054 --> 00:32:53,305 I got to talk to you about-- 542 00:32:53,514 --> 00:32:57,184 Most of our college friends are already on their second marriages by now. 543 00:32:57,393 --> 00:32:59,019 We all got married at the same time... 544 00:32:59,228 --> 00:33:01,105 ...early 20s, which is young by today's-- 545 00:33:01,313 --> 00:33:04,024 I admit there's a strong possibility this is not the right time-- 546 00:33:04,233 --> 00:33:08,320 But, you know, after 20 years, I can still say the same thing I did then. 547 00:33:08,529 --> 00:33:10,239 Can't imagine my life without her. 548 00:33:10,447 --> 00:33:11,448 Dad.... 549 00:33:11,699 --> 00:33:13,826 -What? -There's something I gotta tell you. 550 00:33:14,076 --> 00:33:15,661 Well, sounds serious. What is it? 551 00:33:15,703 --> 00:33:17,955 It is, and I know this is the wrong time, but-- 552 00:33:18,163 --> 00:33:20,082 Hi, Dawson. 553 00:33:20,332 --> 00:33:23,711 -I'll be ready in a second, honey. -Okay, fine. 554 00:33:30,884 --> 00:33:32,469 Dawson, I'm listening. 555 00:33:33,887 --> 00:33:36,306 Happy anniversary, Dad. 556 00:33:37,307 --> 00:33:38,684 Have a great time. 557 00:33:40,144 --> 00:33:42,312 That I will. 558 00:33:49,695 --> 00:33:51,405 Hi. 559 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:53,615 Sorry, kitchen's closed. 560 00:33:53,699 --> 00:33:57,286 Well, if you can survive the shock, I actually came to see you. 561 00:33:57,494 --> 00:33:59,288 I need some advice. 562 00:33:59,455 --> 00:34:02,458 And what field do you consider me an expert in? 563 00:34:02,666 --> 00:34:04,126 Dawson Leery. 564 00:34:05,669 --> 00:34:08,797 You know, I'm sort of busy here with these receipts and locking up. 565 00:34:09,006 --> 00:34:12,384 -Maybe we could do this another-- -I told him I wasn't a virgin. 566 00:34:13,510 --> 00:34:15,679 I think I have a minute. 567 00:34:15,763 --> 00:34:18,265 It's just that he seemed so disappointed in me, which... 568 00:34:18,474 --> 00:34:19,933 ...of course, made me angry and.... 569 00:34:20,142 --> 00:34:21,560 Now I don't know where we are. 570 00:34:23,395 --> 00:34:26,565 Well.... Let me tell you about Dawson. 571 00:34:27,608 --> 00:34:30,736 Granted he's articulate for his age, but he's not exactly mature. 572 00:34:30,944 --> 00:34:32,738 I mean, he's the classic only child. 573 00:34:32,946 --> 00:34:34,656 He pouts when things don't go his way... 574 00:34:34,823 --> 00:34:36,575 ...and only sees in black and white. 575 00:34:36,658 --> 00:34:39,578 -Anything else confuses him. -Yeah. 576 00:34:39,661 --> 00:34:40,704 When it comes to women... 577 00:34:40,913 --> 00:34:43,165 ...there are popes who've had more experience. 578 00:34:43,373 --> 00:34:45,375 I mean, the guy was a shrimp until last summer. 579 00:34:45,584 --> 00:34:48,670 To say his sex life is limited is the understatement of the decade. 580 00:34:48,754 --> 00:34:52,132 It's barren. A desert. 581 00:34:52,674 --> 00:34:55,385 I don't envy what you have to deal with, believe me. 582 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:57,679 You're not trying to scare me off, are you? 583 00:34:58,263 --> 00:34:59,515 No. 584 00:34:59,681 --> 00:35:03,936 I'm trying to tell you that every guy who grows up to be one of the good ones... 585 00:35:04,144 --> 00:35:07,564 ...he was probably a dweeb with girls when he was 15 too. 586 00:35:07,689 --> 00:35:09,525 So, what would you do? 587 00:35:10,859 --> 00:35:12,569 Same as you. 588 00:35:12,861 --> 00:35:17,115 I'd get hurt. Mad. Confused. 589 00:35:17,324 --> 00:35:19,576 Ask people for advice. 590 00:35:19,952 --> 00:35:22,371 Maybe the wrong people, and then I'd wait. 591 00:35:22,579 --> 00:35:23,664 For what? 592 00:35:23,747 --> 00:35:26,583 For him to grow up. Come around. 593 00:35:26,667 --> 00:35:28,669 Everything. 594 00:35:28,836 --> 00:35:30,629 And how long does that take? 595 00:35:30,671 --> 00:35:33,674 Don't go by me. 596 00:35:33,715 --> 00:35:37,553 I'd probably be stupid enough to wait forever. 597 00:35:39,763 --> 00:35:41,849 Mind a little company? 598 00:35:45,686 --> 00:35:47,688 Can I ask you a question? 599 00:35:47,771 --> 00:35:51,275 How old are you, Tamara, like, 35? 600 00:35:51,483 --> 00:35:52,734 Something like that. 601 00:35:52,943 --> 00:35:54,987 And you've been with other guys, right? 602 00:35:56,446 --> 00:35:58,115 Some, yes. 603 00:35:58,657 --> 00:35:59,783 A lot? 604 00:35:59,992 --> 00:36:01,660 Well, not a lot that mattered. 605 00:36:03,704 --> 00:36:05,789 And how many was that? 606 00:36:06,582 --> 00:36:08,792 That mattered? You want numbers? 607 00:36:10,002 --> 00:36:12,629 Well, let's see. 608 00:36:13,797 --> 00:36:18,886 There was one in high school, and one in college... 609 00:36:19,678 --> 00:36:24,308 ...and since then, I'd say, there've been three. 610 00:36:25,642 --> 00:36:28,645 But no one for a few years. 611 00:36:36,111 --> 00:36:39,323 Great. Thanks. 612 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:40,991 Pacey. 613 00:36:41,199 --> 00:36:42,200 Yeah? 614 00:36:42,409 --> 00:36:44,453 About the one in high school? 615 00:36:45,913 --> 00:36:48,081 I didn't mean my high school. 616 00:36:55,422 --> 00:36:58,133 Well, it's been another busy week here in Capeside. 617 00:36:58,342 --> 00:37:02,054 Last two people I ever thought would agree on anything, now do. 618 00:37:02,262 --> 00:37:06,642 Both Grams and Dawson officially think I'm a slut. 619 00:37:08,435 --> 00:37:12,064 You know, between you and me, I don't even know what the big deal is. 620 00:37:12,272 --> 00:37:16,526 I mean, in two years, nearly 55 percent of my peers will have had sex... 621 00:37:16,652 --> 00:37:21,698 ...and in five years, it'll be almost 100, and nobody will care when I did it. 622 00:37:21,907 --> 00:37:26,370 But as for now, it's an unfortunate and major deal. 623 00:37:27,287 --> 00:37:28,497 Who knows... 624 00:37:28,664 --> 00:37:32,084 ...maybe by the time you wake up a 15-year-old girl with a shady past... 625 00:37:32,292 --> 00:37:34,586 ...won't be such a bad thing. 626 00:38:04,616 --> 00:38:06,868 Hanging out with all your friends? 627 00:38:07,577 --> 00:38:09,955 Yeah. That's why you weren't invited. 628 00:38:11,581 --> 00:38:14,334 Phasers on stun. I come in peace. 629 00:38:17,629 --> 00:38:19,631 -You're gonna screw it up, you know. -What? 630 00:38:19,798 --> 00:38:20,757 Jen. 631 00:38:20,966 --> 00:38:24,886 She came and talked to me. I told her, sit tight, he'll be back. 632 00:38:25,637 --> 00:38:27,639 Thanks, appreciate it, Joey. 633 00:38:27,889 --> 00:38:29,975 I explained to her that it's displaced anger... 634 00:38:30,183 --> 00:38:32,060 ...and you're just mad at your mom and dad. 635 00:38:32,269 --> 00:38:35,355 I'm mad at the world, Joey. I'm a teenager. 636 00:38:35,564 --> 00:38:38,859 And by the way, we're old pals now, Blondie and I, so if you have... 637 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:41,570 ...any messages you want to get to her, let me know-- 638 00:38:41,653 --> 00:38:44,281 Look, whatever you've done, thanks, but I just don't want... 639 00:38:44,489 --> 00:38:45,824 ...to talk about it right now. 640 00:38:46,033 --> 00:38:47,617 With you. 641 00:38:48,869 --> 00:38:53,331 Come on. Passing up a chance to dish about the girl of your dreams? 642 00:38:53,540 --> 00:38:56,585 -That's what you do with friends. -It is. 643 00:38:56,626 --> 00:38:59,129 Except I'm not sure that we are. 644 00:39:03,633 --> 00:39:05,052 How droll. 645 00:39:05,260 --> 00:39:07,179 The tables have been turned. 646 00:39:07,387 --> 00:39:11,600 This isn't just about yesterday, Joey. It's last week, last month. It-- 647 00:39:11,641 --> 00:39:14,644 Everything between us recently. We just-- 648 00:39:14,770 --> 00:39:17,564 We're not getting along the same way we used to. 649 00:39:17,647 --> 00:39:21,651 So the friendship-- You don't think we're friends anymore? 650 00:39:24,237 --> 00:39:26,948 I don't know. Are we more? Are we less? I-- 651 00:39:27,157 --> 00:39:29,743 All I know is, it's just not the way it used to be. 652 00:39:31,536 --> 00:39:33,622 Nothing is anymore. 653 00:39:33,663 --> 00:39:36,291 It's called social evolution, Dawson. 654 00:39:36,500 --> 00:39:37,918 What's strong enough flourishes... 655 00:39:38,126 --> 00:39:43,173 ...and what doesn't we look at behind glass cases in science museums. 656 00:39:43,381 --> 00:39:44,800 You and I? 657 00:39:46,885 --> 00:39:48,887 Are we museum bound? 658 00:39:51,306 --> 00:39:53,600 I don't know about that. 659 00:39:58,313 --> 00:40:02,567 -You get angry at me too easily. -You're way too critical to me. 660 00:40:06,613 --> 00:40:09,991 In some alternate universe, we must have been married, like, 50 years. 661 00:40:10,200 --> 00:40:12,577 -I'm sure it was a wonderful wedding. -The best. 662 00:40:12,619 --> 00:40:14,579 We each brought dates, I assume. 663 00:40:14,621 --> 00:40:17,707 Yeah, Jen was by my side throughout. 664 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:20,752 And at the end of the evening, the inevitable question. 665 00:40:20,961 --> 00:40:24,422 Who do you take home? The date or the wife? 666 00:40:24,631 --> 00:40:27,467 -A dilemma. -But fascinating. 667 00:40:27,634 --> 00:40:30,637 Faced with the choice you stood, surveying your options. 668 00:40:30,679 --> 00:40:33,640 Your eyes drifted slowly... 669 00:40:33,849 --> 00:40:35,517 ...from her... 670 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:37,310 ...to me. 671 00:40:38,395 --> 00:40:40,188 Then back to her. 672 00:40:41,648 --> 00:40:43,608 Then back to you? 673 00:40:44,568 --> 00:40:47,070 Yeah, but I was having a drink with the rich guy at the bar. 674 00:40:47,279 --> 00:40:50,699 Until moneybags got fresh, and you needed somebody to bail you out. 675 00:40:50,949 --> 00:40:52,784 Really? 676 00:40:52,993 --> 00:40:55,704 -I don't remember that part. -I do. Clear as day. Absolutely. 677 00:40:55,954 --> 00:40:59,499 You were definitely in need of a rescue. 678 00:41:00,625 --> 00:41:02,335 And were you man enough? 679 00:41:02,586 --> 00:41:07,966 Did you set aside your clear-headed analysis of the situation and act? 680 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:15,599 Did we save each other that night, Dawson? 681 00:41:22,606 --> 00:41:27,986 You know, it gets so hazy at this point, I really can't remember. 682 00:41:28,195 --> 00:41:29,196 Couldn't tell you. 683 00:41:30,614 --> 00:41:33,909 Well, when it comes back to you, I'd certainly be curious to hear... 684 00:41:34,117 --> 00:41:36,369 ...how it all ended. 685 00:41:37,662 --> 00:41:40,123 You'll be my first call. 686 00:41:48,173 --> 00:41:51,551 Well, good night, Dawson. 687 00:41:51,593 --> 00:41:54,846 All this subtext is making me tired. 688 00:42:00,018 --> 00:42:01,311 Dawson? 689 00:42:01,770 --> 00:42:03,688 Yeah? 690 00:42:06,566 --> 00:42:11,196 No matter how the wedding turned out... 691 00:42:11,404 --> 00:42:14,199 ...I'm pretty sure I had a wonderful time up until the end. 692 00:42:15,867 --> 00:42:17,035 Yeah. 693 00:42:21,498 --> 00:42:23,583 Me too. 694 00:42:39,349 --> 00:42:41,351 No doubt about it. 695 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:45,355 Straight to the Smithsonian.