1 00:00:02,002 --> 00:00:07,007 Boring. Seen it. Wouldn't watch if you paid me. 2 00:00:07,216 --> 00:00:10,720 Rerun. Home shopping. Spanish. 3 00:00:10,970 --> 00:00:13,013 Japanese. 4 00:00:13,431 --> 00:00:15,391 Lebanese? 5 00:00:17,852 --> 00:00:20,730 Adult movie channel, scrambled.... 6 00:00:24,483 --> 00:00:27,403 American Movie Classics it is. 7 00:00:27,611 --> 00:00:29,989 -Who? -John Doe. The one in the speech. 8 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:34,076 -Hey, Jo. -Hey. 9 00:00:34,285 --> 00:00:36,036 Remember that guy who went on a killing spree... 10 00:00:36,245 --> 00:00:38,956 ...and was found innocent after claiming sleep deprivation? 11 00:00:38,998 --> 00:00:40,750 Yeah. He went postal. 12 00:00:40,958 --> 00:00:42,710 Took out half of that restaurant. 13 00:00:42,918 --> 00:00:45,004 Well, I think I need to call his lawyer. 14 00:00:45,796 --> 00:00:49,008 Bessie and Bodie's new edition still pulling a day for a night? 15 00:00:49,175 --> 00:00:53,179 I swear to God, Dawson, my sister gave birth to Rosemary's baby. 16 00:00:53,429 --> 00:00:57,600 I mean, I haven't slept for days, and my GPA's taking a nosedive... 17 00:00:57,767 --> 00:01:00,978 ...and last week I got caught in a pool of drool in European history. 18 00:01:01,145 --> 00:01:02,688 That's pretty. 19 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,691 -Well, crash here. -You sure? 20 00:01:05,900 --> 00:01:07,860 Yeah. 21 00:01:07,985 --> 00:01:09,987 No drooling, though. 22 00:01:11,322 --> 00:01:14,283 Dawson, are you still on this old movie classic kick? 23 00:01:14,492 --> 00:01:16,994 It's time you take a stroll down New Releases Lane. 24 00:01:17,119 --> 00:01:19,371 I've seen everything in the video store twice... 25 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:22,792 ...and trust me, there's nothing on the tube. 26 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,753 Dawson, Gary Cooper's kind of a snoozer. 27 00:01:26,587 --> 00:01:30,674 Exactly. See, in the '40s you could be a well-intentioned geek... 28 00:01:30,883 --> 00:01:33,344 ...and still end up with the girl. 29 00:01:34,011 --> 00:01:37,181 Whatever happened to the standard Gary Cooper-types, you know? 30 00:01:37,348 --> 00:01:40,976 Likable, but not too self-involved. Smart without being arrogant. 31 00:01:41,185 --> 00:01:44,021 I mean, come on. What happened to that guy? 32 00:01:49,193 --> 00:01:51,362 That's what I thought. 33 00:02:41,579 --> 00:02:43,998 So, big meeting with the investors this morning? 34 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:48,085 You're interviewing the police commissioner? 35 00:02:48,294 --> 00:02:50,004 At 10. 36 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:52,256 -You look great. -So do you. 37 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:56,302 -Thanks. -You are welcome. 38 00:02:58,971 --> 00:03:01,974 -Sorry. -It's okay. 39 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:07,438 -Dr. Keenan's at 3? -Right. 40 00:03:07,646 --> 00:03:09,189 He says we're making progress. 41 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:11,942 Yep, he does. Dawson. 42 00:03:11,984 --> 00:03:13,986 -Have some breakfast. -Take a load off. 43 00:03:14,111 --> 00:03:16,071 I can't. I'm running late this morning. 44 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:19,491 -How's school going? -Fine. Great. I gotta go. 45 00:03:27,416 --> 00:03:29,251 Yeah, well.... 46 00:03:31,337 --> 00:03:32,963 So.... 47 00:03:33,047 --> 00:03:36,967 Big meeting with the investors this morning? 48 00:03:37,968 --> 00:03:41,472 Same one as two and a half minutes ago. 49 00:03:48,395 --> 00:03:53,150 You know, this town is the absolute embodiment of dull. 50 00:03:53,776 --> 00:03:55,778 Apart from the occasional sex scandal... 51 00:03:55,986 --> 00:03:59,365 ...provided by yours truly, nothing happens here. 52 00:03:59,657 --> 00:04:01,492 Oh, man. You know, I swear, one day... 53 00:04:01,700 --> 00:04:06,205 ...this town is just gonna shut down completely due to lack of interest. 54 00:04:07,081 --> 00:04:08,791 Hey, watch it, man! 55 00:04:13,754 --> 00:04:16,382 Listen, maybe you can help me out. 56 00:04:16,632 --> 00:04:18,342 With what, driving lessons? 57 00:04:18,550 --> 00:04:21,971 No, but that's... that's really cute. 58 00:04:22,137 --> 00:04:24,974 -I'm looking for the high school. -Capeside High? 59 00:04:25,057 --> 00:04:26,600 Yeah. 60 00:04:26,809 --> 00:04:29,436 You gonna help me out, or I gotta ask Captain Ahab there? 61 00:04:29,645 --> 00:04:33,023 Oh, yeah, yeah. Sorry. All right. 62 00:04:33,232 --> 00:04:35,985 You want to take this road about another mile down, right? 63 00:04:36,110 --> 00:04:38,946 Take a left on Blanton Street.... 64 00:04:38,988 --> 00:04:41,448 You're probably gonna have to write this down, sport. 65 00:04:41,657 --> 00:04:43,117 No. Total recall. 66 00:04:44,868 --> 00:04:47,788 Right. So you get to that first stop sign after the rotary... 67 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:51,250 ...and you take a left. The school's right there. You can't miss it. 68 00:04:51,625 --> 00:04:53,961 Actually, you know what? 69 00:04:54,086 --> 00:04:56,213 I'm headed in that direction right now... 70 00:04:56,422 --> 00:04:59,925 ...so if you wanted to give me a ride, I'd be happy to navigate for you. 71 00:04:59,967 --> 00:05:03,804 And ride with such a reckless driver? Come on.... 72 00:05:03,971 --> 00:05:06,765 Does that sound smart to you? 73 00:05:09,727 --> 00:05:11,812 Yes, good baby.... 74 00:05:12,730 --> 00:05:16,608 Bodie, I need to dry my hair. 75 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:22,031 This is my dresser. 76 00:05:22,239 --> 00:05:25,159 Well, I'm gonna be late for work. You look like hell. 77 00:05:25,367 --> 00:05:26,952 The human alarm clock kept me up. 78 00:05:27,119 --> 00:05:29,997 I overslept and didn't have time to cram for my Spanish test. 79 00:05:30,205 --> 00:05:33,167 I know things have been crazy since Alexander was born... 80 00:05:33,375 --> 00:05:35,544 ...but it's the first time for Bodie and I... 81 00:05:35,794 --> 00:05:37,546 ...and the learning curve's been steep. 82 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:39,465 I promise things will settle down... 83 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:42,259 ...just as soon as we get through this adjustment period. 84 00:05:42,468 --> 00:05:43,761 Yeah. When will that be? 85 00:05:43,969 --> 00:05:47,723 -Two, three years, max. -Wonderful. 86 00:05:52,936 --> 00:05:54,772 Thanks, Dawson. I really appreciate this. 87 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:58,233 Not a problem. I just wish they'd teach some more useful Spanish phrases. 88 00:05:58,400 --> 00:06:00,069 Where's the girlfriend this morning? 89 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:02,529 Haven't seen her. Pay attention. 90 00:06:03,197 --> 00:06:05,657 "My uncle's bicycle is from Mexico." 91 00:06:09,536 --> 00:06:11,747 That's it. You're brilliant. 92 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:14,208 It was just, you know, you haven't said much lately. 93 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:17,169 Things between you and Jen okay? Everything going swimmingly? 94 00:06:17,669 --> 00:06:19,296 Great. 95 00:06:20,339 --> 00:06:23,926 I mean, I admit it got a little bit rough there for a little while, but.... 96 00:06:23,967 --> 00:06:26,053 Yeah. Things are going great. 97 00:06:26,261 --> 00:06:28,347 Good. That's really good. 98 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:32,017 -Bueno. -Oh, yeah. Bueno. 99 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:34,978 -Hey. I was hoping to see you. -Hey, how are you? 100 00:06:35,521 --> 00:06:36,939 -Good. -Come on. 101 00:06:37,106 --> 00:06:38,690 -I like your vest. -Thank you. 102 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:40,400 Here's your book. Good luck. 103 00:06:40,609 --> 00:06:41,693 Thanks. 104 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:44,947 And you.... I assume we're still on for bowling tonight? 105 00:06:45,072 --> 00:06:46,198 Absolutely. Can't wait. 106 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:50,410 -I'll see you guys. -Bye, Joey. 107 00:06:52,955 --> 00:06:55,958 So can I walk you to math? 108 00:06:56,166 --> 00:06:58,710 Actually.... 109 00:06:58,919 --> 00:07:01,588 Damn. You know, I forgot.... 110 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:04,007 Can I catch up with you later, Dawson? 111 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:05,425 Yeah? 112 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:07,177 Yeah. I'll see you in class, okay? 113 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:09,221 -Okay. -Okay. 114 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:11,181 All right. 115 00:07:20,941 --> 00:07:23,944 Billy, what the hell are you doing here? 116 00:07:24,069 --> 00:07:26,155 That's how you greet the love of your life? 117 00:07:26,363 --> 00:07:29,700 I'm sorry. Hello, Billy. Please leave. 118 00:07:30,951 --> 00:07:34,955 -No. -I drove all night just to see you. 119 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:38,167 New York's only four hours from here. 120 00:07:38,375 --> 00:07:39,918 I got lost? 121 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:43,714 Billy, do you have any idea what my grandmother would do... 122 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:45,174 ...if she knew you were here? 123 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:49,636 The reason my parents sent me here was to get me away from you. 124 00:07:49,845 --> 00:07:51,972 Billy, things have changed, okay? 125 00:07:52,055 --> 00:07:54,558 I've changed, and I'm not the same person-- 126 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:56,935 All right. Then tell me about it. 127 00:07:57,019 --> 00:07:58,896 Look, go for a ride with me... 128 00:07:58,937 --> 00:08:02,941 ...and you can fill me in on all the advances. 129 00:08:07,946 --> 00:08:12,326 Come on, two minutes. Is that too much to ask for? 130 00:08:18,957 --> 00:08:22,878 All right, Billy. But I'm keeping time. 131 00:08:24,671 --> 00:08:27,507 -Dawson. -Hi. 132 00:08:27,716 --> 00:08:30,385 I'm looking for Jen. Do you know where she is this period? 133 00:08:30,552 --> 00:08:32,596 No, I don't. Sorry. 134 00:08:32,804 --> 00:08:35,766 Give her a message, will you? I'm having a barbecue Saturday... 135 00:08:35,933 --> 00:08:38,060 ...and I'd love it if she can make it. 136 00:08:38,268 --> 00:08:40,771 Hey, what the hell. Why don't you come too? 137 00:08:40,938 --> 00:08:42,147 Cool. Sounds great. 138 00:08:42,397 --> 00:08:45,317 And one other thing. I don't know if you can help me with it. 139 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:47,861 Jen doesn't have a boyfriend, does she? 140 00:08:47,945 --> 00:08:50,906 Yeah. She does. 141 00:08:50,948 --> 00:08:53,283 -Me. -Really? 142 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:57,955 -Yeah. -That's terrific, man. 143 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:04,920 What about sailing lessons? 144 00:09:06,129 --> 00:09:09,174 Or fencing? No, no, no, no. 145 00:09:09,383 --> 00:09:11,510 What about scuba diving? How does that sound? 146 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:14,888 Expensive. You need tanks and fins. Those aren't cheap. 147 00:09:14,930 --> 00:09:18,517 And then some overpaid instructor at 40 bucks an hour. 148 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:21,687 Of course, you're the breadwinner, so it's really not my call. 149 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,939 Well, I would love to do it, Mitch. 150 00:09:24,022 --> 00:09:28,944 Dr. Keenan wants us to experience new things we haven't done before. 151 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:31,363 Well, hey, why didn't you say so? 152 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:34,116 We've never tried swinging or spouse-swapping. 153 00:09:34,324 --> 00:09:37,869 Wouldn't that be more appealing to your recreational tastes? 154 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:39,538 When will you stop punishing me? 155 00:09:39,955 --> 00:09:43,959 When I can get the vision of my naked wife playing hide the.... 156 00:09:49,131 --> 00:09:51,758 When it stops hurting. 157 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:05,897 Billy, being here has been good for me... 158 00:10:05,939 --> 00:10:11,737 ...so if I could somehow, without being too rude... 159 00:10:11,945 --> 00:10:14,406 ...ask you to leave? 160 00:10:15,741 --> 00:10:17,909 Okay. But help me out here, Jen. 161 00:10:17,951 --> 00:10:22,414 I'm way too beat to make this ride tonight... 162 00:10:22,914 --> 00:10:24,916 ...and I'm strapped for hotel money so... 163 00:10:25,083 --> 00:10:27,753 ...just find me a place to crash for the night... 164 00:10:27,919 --> 00:10:30,339 -...and I'm out of here by morning. -Everything okay? 165 00:10:30,547 --> 00:10:32,883 Dawson. Hi. 166 00:10:32,924 --> 00:10:34,217 Everything's fine. It was-- 167 00:10:34,468 --> 00:10:37,929 Hey, how's it going? Billy Konrad. 168 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:41,641 Billy's an old friend of mine from New York. 169 00:10:42,809 --> 00:10:46,271 -Can I talk to you for one second? -Yeah. 170 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:49,441 I know this is kind of awkward, but would it be okay tonight... 171 00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:53,737 -...if Billy stayed at your house? -Stay with me for the night? 172 00:10:53,945 --> 00:10:55,781 I don't even know him. I just met him. 173 00:10:55,947 --> 00:10:57,616 I don't know anything about him. 174 00:10:57,824 --> 00:11:00,202 -What do you wanna know? -I don't know where to start. 175 00:11:00,369 --> 00:11:02,871 First, is he really a friend or is he something more? 176 00:11:02,913 --> 00:11:07,000 Dawson, first of all, I've already told you about Billy. 177 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:11,797 Is he the guy? 178 00:11:12,339 --> 00:11:14,800 He's Mr. Got Caught Doing It In Your Parents' Bed? 179 00:11:14,925 --> 00:11:17,761 Yes, but it's completely over between Billy and I... 180 00:11:17,928 --> 00:11:20,931 ...and I told him everything about us, and that I'm with you now. 181 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:24,601 But he is still my friend and only my friend... 182 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:29,606 ...and I'd appreciate it if you could give him a place to crash for the night. 183 00:11:29,815 --> 00:11:31,900 Believe me, Dawson... 184 00:11:31,942 --> 00:11:36,571 ...anything Billy ever meant to me, you now mean 10 times that. 185 00:11:38,073 --> 00:11:40,992 Please, Dawson. For me. 186 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:48,083 -Thank you, sir. -Yeah, no problem. 187 00:11:48,458 --> 00:11:50,293 Thank you, Dawson. 188 00:12:02,973 --> 00:12:05,517 So this must be pretty weird for you, huh? 189 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:08,937 -What's that? -Having me here. 190 00:12:09,020 --> 00:12:11,440 Having your girlfriend's ex sharing your bedroom. 191 00:12:11,648 --> 00:12:13,108 That's gotta be a real trip, man. 192 00:12:13,442 --> 00:12:15,694 -It's only till tomorrow, so.... -Yeah, right. 193 00:12:15,861 --> 00:12:18,697 That's what Jenny said, tomorrow, right? 194 00:12:18,905 --> 00:12:21,575 So, what are you, anyway, some sort of film buff? 195 00:12:21,992 --> 00:12:24,578 Something like that, yeah. 196 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:30,208 -Now this is cute. -That's a collector's item. 197 00:12:30,417 --> 00:12:32,919 If you're gonna stay another day, Jen and I should know. 198 00:12:33,128 --> 00:12:37,257 Okay, how about this? I'm not leaving tomorrow. 199 00:12:37,466 --> 00:12:41,803 I have no intention of leaving until Jen's come back to me. 200 00:12:41,928 --> 00:12:45,682 So the question is, what do you do about it, Dawson? 201 00:12:45,891 --> 00:12:47,559 Do you have Daddy throw me out? 202 00:12:47,767 --> 00:12:51,062 Do you remove me personally from the premises? 203 00:12:55,317 --> 00:12:56,860 Have a sense of humor, man. 204 00:12:56,902 --> 00:13:01,656 Look at you. You are all torqued up over nothing. 205 00:13:01,865 --> 00:13:05,035 Yeah. I'll probably split tomorrow. 206 00:13:05,243 --> 00:13:08,788 But in the meantime, you and I should take advantage... 207 00:13:08,914 --> 00:13:11,875 ...of our newfound closeness here. 208 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:15,086 I'll bet you're dying to get to know what Jen was like in New York. 209 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:18,298 So...shoot. 210 00:13:18,507 --> 00:13:20,258 Ask away. 211 00:13:20,467 --> 00:13:23,803 Billy, I already know all about you and Jen and her life in New York. 212 00:13:23,929 --> 00:13:27,682 So nothing I'm curious about, no information I'm fishing for, okay? 213 00:13:27,891 --> 00:13:29,643 She gave you the headlines. 214 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:32,604 Caught in bed, shipped up here to get away from me... 215 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:36,942 ...et cetera and so on. But did she give you the details? 216 00:13:37,150 --> 00:13:39,778 Did she fill in the blanks that make a story a story? 217 00:13:39,903 --> 00:13:43,198 Because my guess is, there's a lot you don't know, Dawson. 218 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:46,409 My guess is, you don't know the half of it. 219 00:13:49,913 --> 00:13:51,414 Joey, I really need to talk to you. 220 00:13:51,748 --> 00:13:54,918 My life is becoming a punch line to some seriously disturbed joke. 221 00:13:54,960 --> 00:13:58,338 If you wake him up, your life will be over. 222 00:13:59,422 --> 00:14:02,551 -So, what is the problem? -You know how yesterday I said... 223 00:14:02,759 --> 00:14:04,970 ...that everything between Jen and me was great? 224 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:07,847 Now it's not. It's a mess. Her ex-boyfriend is here... 225 00:14:07,889 --> 00:14:10,517 ...and he's staying at my house. 226 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:12,894 Oh, so that's who that cute guy was in school. 227 00:14:13,061 --> 00:14:15,146 You're not helping. 228 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:17,899 What's the big deal? I mean, I thought you were with Jen. 229 00:14:18,108 --> 00:14:19,985 -You guys are a couple, right? -Of course. 230 00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:21,236 So? 231 00:14:21,444 --> 00:14:23,905 Well, it's just that Mr. Smooth rides into town... 232 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:26,116 ...and all of a sudden bowling sounded lame. 233 00:14:26,324 --> 00:14:29,202 Dawson, bowling always sounds lame. 234 00:14:29,411 --> 00:14:32,872 Look, Billy's staying at my house, which I hate. 235 00:14:32,914 --> 00:14:35,417 But if I kick him out, I look petty and insecure. 236 00:14:35,625 --> 00:14:38,837 If I let him stay, I feel like a patsy. 237 00:14:39,254 --> 00:14:42,173 -I mean.... -Well.... 238 00:14:42,549 --> 00:14:45,468 I'm beginning to think relationship problems run in my family. 239 00:14:45,635 --> 00:14:49,097 I hate to break it to you, but your problems really aren't that original. 240 00:14:49,306 --> 00:14:52,309 You know, divorce and dysfunction run rampant in this town-- 241 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:55,854 Dysfunction I can handle. Divorce.... 242 00:14:56,062 --> 00:14:57,856 How much pain and humiliation... 243 00:14:57,897 --> 00:15:01,901 ...can a relationship endure before it's reached the point of no return? 244 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:06,406 Are we talking about the father or the son here? 245 00:15:09,409 --> 00:15:11,995 Dawson, relax. Don't worry about it. 246 00:15:12,203 --> 00:15:16,207 It'll all blow over, and you'll be on to bigger and better problems. 247 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,668 -You think so? -Don't worry. 248 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:23,798 -I should sit tight? -It's all gonna be fine. 249 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:28,303 Right. Thanks. You're the best. 250 00:15:44,319 --> 00:15:48,907 I really did want to let you know how much I appreciate your generosity... 251 00:15:48,990 --> 00:15:51,159 ...in giving him a place to crash and everything. 252 00:15:51,368 --> 00:15:55,955 Billy's not exactly here to watch the leaves change color is he, Jen? 253 00:15:56,706 --> 00:15:58,917 No. Didn't think so. 254 00:15:59,084 --> 00:16:01,711 I think he's here to get you back. 255 00:16:01,878 --> 00:16:05,840 I don't know whether you think I'm super-evolved or just plain oblivious. 256 00:16:05,882 --> 00:16:08,593 Look, Dawson, I told him it's over. 257 00:16:08,843 --> 00:16:10,470 I told him about us. You know that. 258 00:16:10,679 --> 00:16:13,848 He's not getting the message. And I don't think you want him to. 259 00:16:13,890 --> 00:16:17,477 Hey, Dawson, I don't want to lie to you, so... 260 00:16:17,686 --> 00:16:20,897 ...yeah, Billy still has feelings for me. 261 00:16:21,064 --> 00:16:23,692 I mean, we never really got a chance to say goodbye. 262 00:16:23,900 --> 00:16:27,862 My parents threw me out so fast, there wasn't time for closure. 263 00:16:27,904 --> 00:16:30,990 You wanted to make a break from those guys who sexualized you. 264 00:16:31,199 --> 00:16:34,911 Billy wasn't one of them. He was the only guy who treated me with respect. 265 00:16:34,953 --> 00:16:36,579 He treated me well. 266 00:16:36,871 --> 00:16:39,124 So you're going back to him? 267 00:16:40,834 --> 00:16:43,878 -You have to think about that? -It's just not that simple, all right? 268 00:16:44,045 --> 00:16:46,214 -It's confusing. -We're invited to a party... 269 00:16:46,423 --> 00:16:48,299 ...at Cliff Elliot's. I want you to come. 270 00:16:48,758 --> 00:16:51,553 I want things to go back to normal, and I want Billy gone. 271 00:16:51,761 --> 00:16:52,887 I can't just send him away. 272 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:55,598 Of course. He's treated you with nothing but respect. 273 00:16:55,807 --> 00:16:58,852 But you know what, Jen? The last time I checked, so did I. 274 00:16:58,893 --> 00:17:01,521 How do I get repaid? By having the guy who's had you... 275 00:17:01,730 --> 00:17:04,149 ...from Battery Park to your parents' bed dumped on me. 276 00:17:04,357 --> 00:17:06,901 Dawson, come on. Be fair to me, all right? 277 00:17:06,943 --> 00:17:10,864 Look, this isn't the easiest situation in the world for me either. 278 00:17:10,905 --> 00:17:12,907 Imagine if some ex-girlfriend of yours... 279 00:17:13,032 --> 00:17:16,202 ...suddenly showed up to town and put everything in a whirlwind-- 280 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:18,413 You know what, Jen? That's impossible, okay? 281 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:20,623 Because I don't have an ex-girlfriend. 282 00:17:20,832 --> 00:17:22,625 You're my girlfriend, my first and only. 283 00:17:22,834 --> 00:17:26,129 All I'm trying to do is prevent Billy's ex from becoming my ex too. 284 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:30,842 My feelings for you haven't changed, Dawson, can't you see that? 285 00:17:30,884 --> 00:17:33,386 Try and understand. 286 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:37,098 Unfortunately, I think I do. 287 00:17:46,941 --> 00:17:50,862 Look, I need to rent The English Patient. 288 00:17:50,904 --> 00:17:53,364 May I suggest a movie that doesn't completely blow? 289 00:17:53,531 --> 00:17:55,867 It was on last night and it put the baby to sleep. 290 00:17:55,992 --> 00:17:58,369 It's the only thing that's put him to sleep. 291 00:17:58,578 --> 00:18:00,413 And if he doesn't sleep, then I don't... 292 00:18:00,622 --> 00:18:03,208 ...and I get angry. I don't maintain my sunny disposition. 293 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:05,752 If you have the slightest bit of human decency... 294 00:18:05,877 --> 00:18:08,505 ...you'll rent it to me and bring 181 minutes of peace... 295 00:18:08,713 --> 00:18:10,131 ...in my otherwise wretched life. 296 00:18:10,381 --> 00:18:12,467 -Please? -All right. 297 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:16,429 But in my professional opinion... 298 00:18:16,638 --> 00:18:20,892 ...you don't need a video store. You need a pharmacy. 299 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:26,314 Anyway, I hear Jen's ex has been lurking around Capeside. 300 00:18:26,523 --> 00:18:28,066 Met the strapping young fellow yet? 301 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:30,151 Oh, yeah. He's a real charmer. 302 00:18:30,318 --> 00:18:33,822 Just about lost three toes to a pair of his steel-belted radials. 303 00:18:33,863 --> 00:18:36,533 So, what's the party line? Think she'll go back to him? 304 00:18:36,741 --> 00:18:40,411 -Return to her wanton New York ways? -You know, I really don't know... 305 00:18:40,620 --> 00:18:42,914 ...but if Jen did ditch Dawson for Billy the Kid... 306 00:18:43,164 --> 00:18:45,834 ...wouldn't that please a certain someone we both know? 307 00:18:45,875 --> 00:18:49,712 You know me, Pacey. I'm not one to stand in the way of true love. 308 00:18:49,879 --> 00:18:53,842 But if Jen has a connection to this guy, which it seems like she does.... 309 00:18:53,883 --> 00:18:55,009 What can we do about it? 310 00:18:55,301 --> 00:19:00,598 I've never really taken a particular interest in your life, because... 311 00:19:00,807 --> 00:19:04,102 ...frankly, your life has never been particularly interesting. 312 00:19:04,310 --> 00:19:06,229 But there is one thing I need to know. 313 00:19:06,479 --> 00:19:10,316 You're really, really enjoying the fact that Jen's ex is in town, aren't you? 314 00:19:10,483 --> 00:19:12,861 It's intriguing, Pacey. Even you have to admit that. 315 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:14,070 But you know what? 316 00:19:14,279 --> 00:19:17,824 This is the wedge you've been waiting for to drive Jen and Dawson apart. 317 00:19:17,866 --> 00:19:20,535 No, Pacey. You're such.... 318 00:19:20,743 --> 00:19:23,997 -It's not like that at all. -We've been friends too long. 319 00:19:24,205 --> 00:19:27,792 And up until now, I've just stood idly by and watched this go down. 320 00:19:27,876 --> 00:19:29,878 But it's time to lay this on the line, okay? 321 00:19:30,003 --> 00:19:34,215 You have some raging hormonal obsession for our friend Dawson... 322 00:19:34,465 --> 00:19:38,094 ...and you just can't wait to get your hooks into him but good, can you? 323 00:19:40,889 --> 00:19:43,141 Bite me, Pacey. 324 00:19:43,850 --> 00:19:45,184 Busted. 325 00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:49,731 Hey, be kind, rewind. 326 00:19:52,650 --> 00:19:55,862 -What is the big deal? -The instruction was pretty basic. 327 00:19:55,945 --> 00:19:58,197 Never be more than three feet from your buddy. 328 00:19:58,406 --> 00:20:01,868 Now that's ironic. Me getting bitched at for floating away from you. 329 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:04,245 The teacher said if the tank was leaking... 330 00:20:04,454 --> 00:20:07,081 ...and the oxygen ran out, or I were caught in a kelp bed-- 331 00:20:07,290 --> 00:20:08,875 We were in a pool, Gale, all right? 332 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:12,170 What is the worst that could happen, we bump our heads on a slide? 333 00:20:12,378 --> 00:20:14,005 That is not the point. 334 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:16,299 Look, I can't do this by myself. 335 00:20:16,507 --> 00:20:18,885 If you're gonna fight therapy every step of the way... 336 00:20:19,052 --> 00:20:21,387 ...then we're both wasting time. So let me know... 337 00:20:21,596 --> 00:20:25,016 ...because if that's the case, then we might as well.... 338 00:20:34,776 --> 00:20:37,487 -Can I take your order? -Let's see.... 339 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:40,657 You know, everything's really good. 340 00:20:41,658 --> 00:20:47,664 -Hey, Joey, table five. -Miss, I think I'll have some coffee. 341 00:20:47,872 --> 00:20:49,958 -All right, in one second. -What can I get you? 342 00:20:50,166 --> 00:20:52,377 -Can I take your order? -Already ordered. 343 00:20:52,627 --> 00:20:54,796 This is table eight, Joey. I said table five. 344 00:20:54,879 --> 00:20:57,674 Okay. Miss, that coffee please? 345 00:20:57,882 --> 00:21:02,136 All right, in a second. Just a second. 346 00:21:02,303 --> 00:21:03,429 Hey, Jo. 347 00:21:03,638 --> 00:21:05,598 Thanks, Satan, for completing this night... 348 00:21:05,807 --> 00:21:07,892 ...by sending one of your disciples to finish me. 349 00:21:08,434 --> 00:21:11,229 -What are you doing tonight? -Excuse me, I didn't order this. 350 00:21:11,437 --> 00:21:12,814 Forget I said that. 351 00:21:12,855 --> 00:21:17,360 I was out looking for a date and since I couldn't find one, I thought of you. 352 00:21:17,610 --> 00:21:19,862 So how's about it? You wanna crash a party with me? 353 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:24,826 You know, as much as that sounds like so much fun, I'm kind of busy. 354 00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:28,496 -Come on, Jo, it'll be fun. -Yeah. 355 00:21:28,705 --> 00:21:30,915 After I serve the 100 millionth seafood platter... 356 00:21:31,124 --> 00:21:33,251 ...pick the glass out of the ice machine... 357 00:21:33,459 --> 00:21:35,545 ...scrape the mung out of the fry-o-laters... 358 00:21:35,753 --> 00:21:37,296 ...I was gonna take my tip money... 359 00:21:37,505 --> 00:21:40,758 ...fly to the Canary Islands and open an offshore account. 360 00:21:40,842 --> 00:21:43,094 What do you think of that? Sorry. 361 00:21:43,302 --> 00:21:44,762 You know, when's the last--? 362 00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:46,222 Okay, all right, all right. 363 00:21:46,431 --> 00:21:49,350 Wait, Joey, when's the last time you went out and had some fun? 364 00:21:49,851 --> 00:21:51,894 Don't ask. 365 00:21:52,103 --> 00:21:53,855 Besides, Dawson's gonna be there. 366 00:21:54,105 --> 00:21:56,983 -Big whoop. -Alone, Joey. 367 00:21:58,943 --> 00:22:00,903 Go. 368 00:22:01,863 --> 00:22:02,864 But it's swamped. 369 00:22:02,905 --> 00:22:04,157 Sara's coming in to cover. 370 00:22:04,365 --> 00:22:05,825 She can't handle this alone-- 371 00:22:05,867 --> 00:22:08,870 -Goodbye. -Thank you. 372 00:22:09,078 --> 00:22:11,873 Come on, come on, come on. 373 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:14,584 Party on, Bessie. 374 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:22,800 -Dawson? -Yeah? 375 00:22:22,842 --> 00:22:24,719 Hey. 376 00:22:24,844 --> 00:22:25,887 Hey. 377 00:22:26,095 --> 00:22:28,222 How's it going? 378 00:22:29,682 --> 00:22:32,518 -Complicated. You? -Complicated. 379 00:22:33,019 --> 00:22:36,856 Squarely in the midst of what Dr. Keenan would refer to as Stage 4. 380 00:22:37,023 --> 00:22:39,525 Stage 4. 381 00:22:39,859 --> 00:22:42,862 Dare I ask what Stage 5 is? 382 00:22:43,237 --> 00:22:46,699 Anyway, on to you. Where's Billy the Kid? 383 00:22:49,410 --> 00:22:53,623 Probably out with his ex-girlfriend, who is my current girlfriend... 384 00:22:53,790 --> 00:22:57,585 ...which means that I'll be attending tonight's barbecue solo... 385 00:22:57,794 --> 00:23:02,381 ...while Jen spends the afternoon with my new roommate. 386 00:23:03,841 --> 00:23:06,177 I wonder what stage Dr. Keenan would put us in. 387 00:23:06,385 --> 00:23:08,846 -High school. -Let's face it, Dad. 388 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,265 We're a couple of nice guys... 389 00:23:11,474 --> 00:23:14,602 ...which stopped being a desirable trait about half a century ago. 390 00:23:14,811 --> 00:23:20,316 I am the last person who should give you or anyone else romance tips. 391 00:23:20,525 --> 00:23:26,197 However, it seems every relationship produces its share of disappointment... 392 00:23:26,405 --> 00:23:28,866 ...and insecurity and pain. 393 00:23:29,075 --> 00:23:32,870 Anyone who's never been hurt is either very lucky... 394 00:23:32,912 --> 00:23:35,498 ...or very lonely. 395 00:23:35,832 --> 00:23:39,210 The trick is... to get through it. 396 00:23:39,836 --> 00:23:44,841 -How? -Compromise. Tears. 397 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:47,343 Scuba lessons at the local Y. 398 00:23:47,552 --> 00:23:50,263 -Different for everyone. -And that works? 399 00:23:52,265 --> 00:23:54,725 I have no idea, kid. 400 00:23:57,687 --> 00:24:00,273 No idea whatsoever. 401 00:24:04,527 --> 00:24:07,697 Do you know how much I just wanna scoop you up... 402 00:24:07,864 --> 00:24:09,073 ...and take you to New York? 403 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:11,826 And I would just end up turning around and coming here. 404 00:24:11,868 --> 00:24:15,121 -This is my home, Billy. -So this is really it? 405 00:24:15,329 --> 00:24:18,958 You are leaving me for a guy... 406 00:24:19,167 --> 00:24:20,877 ...who's got an E.T. doll on his bed. 407 00:24:21,085 --> 00:24:25,089 -It's a collector's item. -It is a doll. 408 00:24:26,465 --> 00:24:30,970 Look, Billy, it's been good to see you again... 409 00:24:31,220 --> 00:24:33,639 ...but I should go to that party and find Dawson... 410 00:24:33,848 --> 00:24:35,766 ...since I owe him about 400 explanations. 411 00:24:35,850 --> 00:24:37,852 All right then, before you leave... 412 00:24:38,019 --> 00:24:42,648 ...since who knows when and if we'll ever see each other again... 413 00:24:42,857 --> 00:24:44,859 ...how about for old time's sake, you and me... 414 00:24:45,067 --> 00:24:48,863 ...just one last kiss? 415 00:24:50,031 --> 00:24:52,325 One last kiss and then you'll go? 416 00:24:52,533 --> 00:24:54,785 Scout's honor. 417 00:25:01,334 --> 00:25:03,127 Goodbye, Billy. 418 00:25:38,204 --> 00:25:40,539 What'd I tell you? Is this a great party or what? 419 00:25:40,748 --> 00:25:42,500 Oh, yeah. Time of my life. 420 00:25:42,708 --> 00:25:44,794 I'm ready for the group hug whenever you are. 421 00:25:44,835 --> 00:25:46,629 Melissa Fife at 1:00. 422 00:25:46,837 --> 00:25:49,757 That's the girl of my dreams right there. How do I look? 423 00:25:49,840 --> 00:25:52,760 Like a before picture in an ad for geek remover. 424 00:25:52,843 --> 00:25:55,846 Easy, doll. Jealousy's not gonna get you anywhere. 425 00:26:11,612 --> 00:26:14,907 -Great party, huh? -Yeah, the time of my life. 426 00:26:15,116 --> 00:26:17,827 I've had a rocking time since I joined the JV football team. 427 00:26:18,035 --> 00:26:22,540 Yeah, and cheerleading has opened up so many doors. 428 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:27,878 What do you say, one drink and we hit the video store? 429 00:26:28,087 --> 00:26:30,423 -Thought you'd never ask. -Be right back. 430 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:32,091 Okay. 431 00:26:42,518 --> 00:26:44,186 Hi. 432 00:26:44,437 --> 00:26:47,982 -Hey, you're here. -Yeah, I'm here, I'm alone... 433 00:26:48,190 --> 00:26:50,318 ...and I'm sorry about everything, Dawson... 434 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:52,361 ...about the way that I treated you. 435 00:26:52,570 --> 00:26:55,823 I mean, I was foolish, and it was stupid of me to think that-- 436 00:26:58,492 --> 00:27:00,828 Come on, let's go talk. 437 00:27:11,839 --> 00:27:13,841 -Drink? -No, thanks. 438 00:27:13,924 --> 00:27:15,634 Really, I got an extra, so it's-- 439 00:27:15,843 --> 00:27:17,845 My friend's getting one, so I'm fine, thanks. 440 00:27:17,887 --> 00:27:19,347 Really? Who's your friend? 441 00:27:19,555 --> 00:27:21,474 Dawson Leery. You probably don't know him. 442 00:27:21,682 --> 00:27:23,851 Sure, Dawson. 443 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:28,481 Sophomore, currently hitting the beach with that cute blond chick. 444 00:27:33,944 --> 00:27:35,946 Drink? 445 00:27:37,281 --> 00:27:39,158 Yeah, sure. 446 00:27:45,956 --> 00:27:48,209 You know what, Dawson, I'm sorry. 447 00:27:48,417 --> 00:27:50,586 I know I could have handled things better... 448 00:27:50,795 --> 00:27:54,090 ...but it's like Billy showed up and my judgment flew out the window. 449 00:27:54,256 --> 00:27:56,967 -I cut class and-- -You're too hard on yourself. 450 00:27:57,176 --> 00:27:58,928 I swear, she's too hard on herself. 451 00:27:59,136 --> 00:28:01,222 Why is he here? I thought you told him to go? 452 00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:02,515 I did. I swear to God. 453 00:28:02,723 --> 00:28:05,267 Yes, but I took the liberty of reading between the lines. 454 00:28:05,518 --> 00:28:06,769 What are you talking about? 455 00:28:06,811 --> 00:28:09,230 Let's just say, as a student of the goodbye kiss... 456 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:12,817 ...it possessed a little more kiss and a little less goodbye. 457 00:28:13,025 --> 00:28:15,945 -You kissed him? -It was a goodbye kiss, Dawson. 458 00:28:16,237 --> 00:28:17,363 It was a goodbye kiss. 459 00:28:17,571 --> 00:28:21,409 If that's all it was, then I will take my leave right now, but you tell me... 460 00:28:21,617 --> 00:28:24,578 ...tell me all that kiss said was goodbye. 461 00:28:27,790 --> 00:28:28,791 Excuse me. 462 00:28:28,833 --> 00:28:30,418 All right, not that I care... 463 00:28:30,626 --> 00:28:33,796 ...but you might want to pace yourself with this stuff. 464 00:28:34,004 --> 00:28:37,800 Pacey, I know I don't say it enough, but you're a really terrific friend. 465 00:28:38,008 --> 00:28:40,219 Okay, thanks, yeah. 466 00:28:40,428 --> 00:28:42,596 Is this guy bothering you, Chloe? 467 00:28:42,805 --> 00:28:44,140 Okay, just a couple of things. 468 00:28:44,348 --> 00:28:46,434 First, her name's not Chloe, it's Joey. 469 00:28:46,642 --> 00:28:48,769 And second, no, I'm not hitting on her. 470 00:28:48,811 --> 00:28:51,856 I'm just her friend, God knows. 471 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:54,650 Well, thanks for the info. We'll catch you later. 472 00:28:54,817 --> 00:28:57,236 Come on, let's take a little walk. 473 00:28:57,445 --> 00:28:58,737 Bye. 474 00:28:58,821 --> 00:29:00,656 Jen, tell him that kiss meant nothing. 475 00:29:00,823 --> 00:29:02,450 Dawson, you've gotta understand. 476 00:29:02,658 --> 00:29:05,035 I mean, this is such a confusing situation-- 477 00:29:05,244 --> 00:29:07,788 Then what? Your world is so completely upside down... 478 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:09,582 ...that you can't answer a question? 479 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:12,835 I think she did answer the question. You happen not to like the answer. 480 00:29:13,043 --> 00:29:15,754 Stay out of this, okay? This doesn't concern you. 481 00:29:15,796 --> 00:29:17,798 I think that's where we disagree, Dawson... 482 00:29:17,965 --> 00:29:20,968 ...because not only does this concern me, it concerns me gravely. 483 00:29:21,177 --> 00:29:26,515 So if there was ever a third and expendable wheel, it would be you. 484 00:29:26,724 --> 00:29:28,642 See, Jen and I go way back. 485 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:32,229 She was with me long before she ever even entered into your fantasies. 486 00:29:32,438 --> 00:29:35,024 You and everyone else. 487 00:29:41,238 --> 00:29:44,325 You know, Dawson, I may have made some mistakes... 488 00:29:44,533 --> 00:29:46,744 ...but at least I don't live in a fantasy world-- 489 00:29:46,785 --> 00:29:48,787 I'm sorry. I don't want to trade insults. 490 00:29:48,829 --> 00:29:50,498 I just wanna know where I stand. 491 00:29:50,706 --> 00:29:54,001 One of us has got to go. Who's it going to be? Him or me? 492 00:29:54,793 --> 00:29:57,505 Jen, who's the third wheel in this scenario? 493 00:29:57,713 --> 00:29:59,673 You know, I think I am. 494 00:30:00,132 --> 00:30:02,218 -Jen? -Jen? 495 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,555 You happy now? 496 00:30:06,764 --> 00:30:10,100 Actually, not too bad. You? 497 00:30:15,648 --> 00:30:19,443 -Are you trying...? -Come on. 498 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:22,738 -Come on. -Are we dancing? 499 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:26,283 We're doing whatever you want to do, sweetheart. 500 00:30:26,450 --> 00:30:29,411 All right, Jo, say goodbye to the nice serial rapist man. 501 00:30:29,662 --> 00:30:30,746 You again, a-hole? 502 00:30:30,788 --> 00:30:34,124 -She doesn't want to leave. -I don't want to leave, Pacey. 503 00:30:34,375 --> 00:30:36,502 All right, Come on, cowboy, party's over. 504 00:30:39,505 --> 00:30:41,173 God. 505 00:30:41,715 --> 00:30:43,801 -You all right? -Yeah. 506 00:30:48,180 --> 00:30:50,099 Jo? 507 00:30:51,809 --> 00:30:55,813 Dawson. Thank you. 508 00:30:56,063 --> 00:30:58,524 You're my hero. 509 00:31:02,319 --> 00:31:05,072 This is probably not one of the brightest things you've done. 510 00:31:05,281 --> 00:31:06,490 Shut up. 511 00:31:06,699 --> 00:31:08,784 If Bodie sees her like this, she's dead. 512 00:31:08,867 --> 00:31:10,160 I know. You two stay here. 513 00:31:10,369 --> 00:31:12,788 I'll go ahead. Can you handle lush-life by yourself? 514 00:31:12,871 --> 00:31:15,791 Whatever you do, don't wake up the baby. 515 00:31:15,874 --> 00:31:17,418 Okay, okay. 516 00:31:17,668 --> 00:31:20,796 -All right. Okay, we're gonna walk. -Okay. 517 00:31:26,677 --> 00:31:29,805 Hey. Hey, little man. 518 00:31:30,222 --> 00:31:34,476 Why don't you just play like you're drunk Aunt Joey and go back to sleep? 519 00:31:35,811 --> 00:31:40,232 There you go. There you go. 520 00:31:40,774 --> 00:31:42,818 Get your feet up. 521 00:31:45,237 --> 00:31:47,364 Joey.... 522 00:31:51,368 --> 00:31:53,954 I know it's been a tough week for you. 523 00:31:54,163 --> 00:31:57,666 And you always try to handle everything by yourself. 524 00:31:59,168 --> 00:32:01,170 Is that why you got drunk tonight, Jo? 525 00:32:01,545 --> 00:32:03,422 You just needed a little break from life? 526 00:32:03,631 --> 00:32:07,593 Tartar sauce. Tartar sauce, table five. Table five. 527 00:32:09,386 --> 00:32:12,473 Come on, little guy. Come on. You want that? 528 00:32:12,681 --> 00:32:14,808 Right in there, come on. 529 00:32:17,019 --> 00:32:21,607 Oh, God, there's gotta be something to quiet this kid down. 530 00:32:24,568 --> 00:32:27,988 It's probably the wrong time to tell you this, but.... 531 00:32:29,907 --> 00:32:32,785 Well, maybe it's the perfect time. 532 00:32:33,661 --> 00:32:38,248 I realize how incredibly confusing things are between us right now. 533 00:32:38,916 --> 00:32:42,378 I can't even begin to explain our relationship. 534 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:45,798 You probably can't either. 535 00:32:46,674 --> 00:32:48,217 But... 536 00:32:51,136 --> 00:32:54,264 ...I just want you to know that... 537 00:32:55,766 --> 00:32:57,351 ...if you ever need me... 538 00:32:57,559 --> 00:32:59,770 ...I'll always be here for you. 539 00:33:00,229 --> 00:33:03,232 All you ever have to do is ask. 540 00:33:21,792 --> 00:33:24,795 So the guy who ends up being the English patient and that girl... 541 00:33:24,962 --> 00:33:28,215 ...they're stranded in the cave, and she looks up at him. She's like: 542 00:33:28,424 --> 00:33:31,343 "Oh, no, please don't leave me. 543 00:33:31,552 --> 00:33:33,554 Promise me you'll come back someday." 544 00:33:33,721 --> 00:33:37,975 And he turns around-- Hey, listen to this. He turns around. He's like: 545 00:33:38,183 --> 00:33:40,728 "Don't worry, darling, I'll come back for you... 546 00:33:40,769 --> 00:33:42,771 ...unless my plane is shot down by Nazis... 547 00:33:42,938 --> 00:33:45,065 ...and my face is burned beyond recognition... 548 00:33:45,315 --> 00:33:47,735 ...after cutting off Willem Dafoe's fingers." 549 00:33:47,776 --> 00:33:49,987 Okay, it's cool. Let's go. 550 00:33:50,195 --> 00:33:54,116 All right. Sleep tight, little man. 551 00:34:02,332 --> 00:34:06,795 I guess scuba diving wasn't such an inspired idea after all. 552 00:34:08,046 --> 00:34:12,342 Yeah, well, I don't think that scuba diving... 553 00:34:12,509 --> 00:34:15,137 ...water skiing or bungee jumping... 554 00:34:15,345 --> 00:34:20,726 -...is the key to solving our problems. -I know. 555 00:34:20,768 --> 00:34:25,773 I just thought if maybe we tried something new.... 556 00:34:30,736 --> 00:34:35,073 I'm not sure that it's the new stuff that needs the work. 557 00:34:35,616 --> 00:34:40,120 Maybe we've neglected some of the old things? 558 00:34:41,789 --> 00:34:44,416 Gale, I love you. 559 00:34:46,543 --> 00:34:50,631 And I am willing to do whatever I have to. 560 00:34:53,217 --> 00:34:57,971 So why don't we just start with something really simple, okay? 561 00:34:58,180 --> 00:35:01,767 Something that doesn't require regulators... 562 00:35:01,850 --> 00:35:04,478 ...or parachutes... 563 00:35:04,686 --> 00:35:08,232 ...or oxygen tanks. 564 00:35:08,649 --> 00:35:12,110 Okay. Like what? 565 00:35:15,781 --> 00:35:17,407 May I? 566 00:35:43,684 --> 00:35:47,312 One thing at a time, Gale. 567 00:36:13,547 --> 00:36:17,259 Dude, Joey was so out of it tonight. 568 00:36:17,467 --> 00:36:19,761 She babbled on about the Ice House... 569 00:36:19,845 --> 00:36:21,805 ...kissed me, rolled over and passed out-- 570 00:36:22,014 --> 00:36:24,725 -Wait, wait, she kissed you? -Yeah. 571 00:36:24,766 --> 00:36:27,144 She kissed you like an aunt-on-Thanksgiving kiss... 572 00:36:27,352 --> 00:36:30,814 -...or she kissed you? -She kissed me. 573 00:36:31,773 --> 00:36:33,150 I mean, it meant nothing. 574 00:36:33,358 --> 00:36:38,655 She was completely wasted, obviously mistook me for Brad Pitt. 575 00:36:38,780 --> 00:36:41,950 Dawson, my fine, oblivious friend. 576 00:36:42,743 --> 00:36:46,747 One of these days, you'll have to take a gigantic fact-check, all right? 577 00:36:46,914 --> 00:36:48,999 She didn't mistake you for anybody, okay? 578 00:36:49,207 --> 00:36:50,918 This girl is head-in-the-clouds... 579 00:36:51,126 --> 00:36:54,713 ...one hundred percent, ass-backwards in love with you, all right? 580 00:36:54,755 --> 00:36:58,216 Dude, Pacey.... Joey and I have a great time together. 581 00:36:58,425 --> 00:37:00,761 It's great to have somebody that you know so well... 582 00:37:00,928 --> 00:37:04,473 ...that you don't have to verbalize what you're thinking most of the time. 583 00:37:04,765 --> 00:37:07,768 The other person just gets it, picks up on it. 584 00:37:08,352 --> 00:37:10,187 And it's like that with Joey and me. 585 00:37:10,395 --> 00:37:13,649 It's great, and I like it, but it's-- I mean, it's not love. 586 00:37:13,774 --> 00:37:16,026 All right, don't you think it's a little strange... 587 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:19,029 ...that in the middle of a disastrous weekend with Jen... 588 00:37:19,196 --> 00:37:21,740 ...you and I are talking about your friend Joey? 589 00:37:21,907 --> 00:37:23,825 Love is what I have with Jen, okay? 590 00:37:24,034 --> 00:37:27,245 It's exciting. It's new and unknown. 591 00:37:27,496 --> 00:37:30,624 Yeah, I mean, sometimes it's out of hand... 592 00:37:31,416 --> 00:37:34,002 ...but there's a difference between friendship and love. 593 00:37:34,211 --> 00:37:37,798 Right, and you're so sure that you know that difference? 594 00:37:42,511 --> 00:37:45,430 You don't know what you're talking about. 595 00:37:51,103 --> 00:37:53,230 Leaving so soon? 596 00:37:53,438 --> 00:37:56,775 Yeah. I thought I'd check out the scenery up the coast. 597 00:37:56,817 --> 00:38:00,821 My travel agent says it's spectacular this time of year. 598 00:38:01,488 --> 00:38:04,074 I assume you haven't tried to steal anything... 599 00:38:04,282 --> 00:38:05,993 ...other than my girlfriend? 600 00:38:06,201 --> 00:38:08,996 Hey, relax, all right? You win. 601 00:38:09,204 --> 00:38:14,001 I just talked to Jen, and apparently she's not as confused as she seems. 602 00:38:14,209 --> 00:38:18,422 So it looks like the nice guy is gonna get the girl after all. 603 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:21,758 Oh, by the way, if traffic's with me... 604 00:38:21,883 --> 00:38:26,263 ...I can make it up here from New York in under three and a half hours. 605 00:38:26,680 --> 00:38:28,223 You better treat her good, Dawson. 606 00:38:28,432 --> 00:38:30,434 I will. 607 00:39:08,180 --> 00:39:12,684 You know, for someone who views himself as a tragically nice guy... 608 00:39:12,726 --> 00:39:15,896 ...I spend an awful lot of time apologizing. 609 00:39:16,730 --> 00:39:19,900 I'm sorry about what I said. Insecurity brings out the worst-- 610 00:39:21,943 --> 00:39:23,737 You.... 611 00:39:24,071 --> 00:39:29,076 You know how you're curious about what my life was like in New York? 612 00:39:30,202 --> 00:39:33,747 Truth is, it's really no different than it is right now. 613 00:39:34,039 --> 00:39:37,751 I mean, geography aside, I am still the same stupid girl... 614 00:39:37,876 --> 00:39:40,879 ...who's always found it easier to escape into a relationship... 615 00:39:41,088 --> 00:39:44,174 -...than to face life on her own. -That's not true. 616 00:39:44,382 --> 00:39:45,759 It's this whole Billy thing. 617 00:39:45,801 --> 00:39:48,887 Now that the Ghost of Boyfriends Past is gone... 618 00:39:49,054 --> 00:39:51,389 -...we can go back. -To what? 619 00:39:53,725 --> 00:39:55,727 Dawson, I.... 620 00:39:57,395 --> 00:40:01,733 I'm 16, I've never stayed home on a Saturday night... 621 00:40:01,775 --> 00:40:04,945 ...I've never gone stag to a school dance. 622 00:40:05,153 --> 00:40:08,698 I mean, I'm pretty, I'm lucky... 623 00:40:08,740 --> 00:40:11,701 ...I'm fortunate and.... 624 00:40:13,703 --> 00:40:18,500 And I am still way too unhappy most of the time. 625 00:40:23,130 --> 00:40:25,715 I told Billy today that it was over with us. 626 00:40:25,757 --> 00:40:27,968 I know, he told me. 627 00:40:29,427 --> 00:40:31,805 And now I have to say the same thing to you. 628 00:40:33,348 --> 00:40:35,100 What? 629 00:40:35,725 --> 00:40:39,729 You know what, I know I criticize you for living in a fantasy world, Dawson... 630 00:40:39,771 --> 00:40:42,357 ...but the truth is... 631 00:40:43,024 --> 00:40:44,734 ...I envy you. 632 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:49,573 Everything is so new, so untouched for you. 633 00:40:49,739 --> 00:40:51,700 I would gladly trade in all my experience... 634 00:40:51,741 --> 00:40:55,162 ...for just an ounce of your idealism. 635 00:40:55,579 --> 00:40:57,873 And I wish I knew some better way to say this-- 636 00:40:58,123 --> 00:41:00,750 We can make this work. We can fix this. I know we can. 637 00:41:00,834 --> 00:41:03,503 -No, it's over. It's over. -Jen, you're upset. 638 00:41:03,712 --> 00:41:05,255 Sleep on it, we'll talk tomorrow. 639 00:41:05,422 --> 00:41:08,842 -We don't need to go over this now. -Dawson, please, listen to me. 640 00:41:09,092 --> 00:41:10,677 I gotta take a few steps back. 641 00:41:10,719 --> 00:41:14,556 I've got to try life on my own for a while. 642 00:41:14,723 --> 00:41:18,560 You can't just make me fall for you and then... 643 00:41:18,810 --> 00:41:21,271 ...bail as soon as it.... 644 00:41:25,483 --> 00:41:27,736 I'll miss you, you know. 645 00:41:28,570 --> 00:41:29,905 Yeah. 646 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:32,032 I'll be sleeping 80 feet away from you... 647 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:35,285 ...and it'll feel like a thousand miles. 648 00:41:36,870 --> 00:41:39,748 I'll regret my decision constantly. 649 00:41:39,831 --> 00:41:43,460 I'll kick myself to no end.... 650 00:41:44,711 --> 00:41:48,423 And when I come crawling back to you, you'll have every right to say: 651 00:41:48,632 --> 00:41:51,218 "Take a hike, Jen. I'm with somebody else, and I don't--" 652 00:41:51,426 --> 00:41:52,719 Somebody who appreciates me. 653 00:41:52,761 --> 00:41:54,679 Somebody who doesn't blow into town... 654 00:41:54,721 --> 00:41:56,848 ...and play mind games with the boy next door. 655 00:41:57,057 --> 00:42:00,101 Somebody who is capable of a healthy, committed relationship. 656 00:42:00,310 --> 00:42:04,481 And unfortunately, somebody nothing like you.