1 00:00:01,502 --> 00:00:03,838 It's been two weeks since Jen and I broke up. 2 00:00:04,046 --> 00:00:06,132 She hasn't made an effort to get together. 3 00:00:06,257 --> 00:00:09,135 Spend some time, go to the movies. 4 00:00:09,260 --> 00:00:12,054 You think it's odd? It seems a little odd to me. 5 00:00:12,138 --> 00:00:14,974 Dawson, you are aware that she broke up with you, right? 6 00:00:15,141 --> 00:00:18,853 Of course I am. There's a certain way to handle these things. 7 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:21,647 I thought Jen would hold herself to that standard. 8 00:00:21,856 --> 00:00:23,232 You don't sound like a guy... 9 00:00:23,441 --> 00:00:25,901 ...who's disappointed in Jen's breakup etiquette. 10 00:00:26,110 --> 00:00:30,197 You sound like a guy who can't face the reality that it's over. 11 00:00:33,576 --> 00:00:37,538 Not to sound harsh, but you can't live in the past. 12 00:00:37,747 --> 00:00:40,332 You have to start preparing for life after Jen. 13 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:43,753 -Something tells me Joey has a theory. -Okay. 14 00:00:45,588 --> 00:00:48,007 There are three main areas to focus on. 15 00:00:48,132 --> 00:00:51,635 -First: public perception. -Such as? 16 00:00:51,802 --> 00:00:55,181 From now on you'll be known as the guy Jen dropped. 17 00:00:55,389 --> 00:00:57,600 Most girls will view you as tainted goods... 18 00:00:57,808 --> 00:01:00,811 ...and a few will feel incredibly sorry for you... 19 00:01:01,020 --> 00:01:05,107 ...and offer a certain kind of sympathy. My advice: avoid them. 20 00:01:05,191 --> 00:01:08,736 -That's easy enough. What's next? -Other guys. 21 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:11,071 -Other guys? -Look, Dawson. 22 00:01:11,113 --> 00:01:14,492 You should prepare for the possibility Jen will begin dating again. 23 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:17,077 Seeing her around school with her new boyfriend... 24 00:01:17,119 --> 00:01:19,079 ...watching her from this very window... 25 00:01:19,121 --> 00:01:22,041 ...as she pauses coyly by your garden gate... 26 00:01:22,082 --> 00:01:25,336 ...and accepts a good-night kiss from a guy you feel... 27 00:01:25,544 --> 00:01:28,172 ...superior to in every way, and you can't possibly-- 28 00:01:28,380 --> 00:01:30,800 Okay, Joey, I get the point. 29 00:01:31,008 --> 00:01:34,470 -What's the third thing? -You and Jen. 30 00:01:34,720 --> 00:01:36,263 -Me and Jen? -Yeah. 31 00:01:36,472 --> 00:01:40,184 The inevitable conversation which I'm surprised you haven't had yet. 32 00:01:40,392 --> 00:01:42,186 You know, she'll ask you... 33 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:44,980 ...if you think the two of you can be friends again. 34 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:49,652 Because she'd really like that if you could. And you say...? 35 00:01:50,361 --> 00:01:55,741 Come on, Dawson. You have to have an answer. You say.... 36 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,830 I don't know! I.... 37 00:02:01,038 --> 00:02:05,000 I wanna be her friend, but then again, I don't. I mean, how...? 38 00:02:05,084 --> 00:02:07,086 How can you be friends with someone... 39 00:02:07,169 --> 00:02:10,005 ...when all you think about is how much more you want? 40 00:02:13,092 --> 00:02:16,095 Well, you know, I'm no expert at this, Dawson... 41 00:02:16,178 --> 00:02:19,557 ...but I think it can be done. 42 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:20,492 Hello. Yeah, hold on. She's right here. 43 00:03:20,701 --> 00:03:22,077 Gale. 44 00:03:24,663 --> 00:03:29,293 Hello, this is Gale. You know, this is probably-- 45 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:33,047 Yes. Why don't we talk about this in the office? Yes. 46 00:03:33,088 --> 00:03:36,050 Okay. Goodbye. 47 00:03:37,509 --> 00:03:39,720 Was that Calvin? I wish I'd known. 48 00:03:39,929 --> 00:03:41,764 I haven't talked to him in a long time. 49 00:03:41,972 --> 00:03:46,685 -No, it wasn't Calvin. -No? His voice sounded familiar. 50 00:03:47,061 --> 00:03:48,062 Who was it? 51 00:03:55,611 --> 00:03:58,739 It was work-related. It isn't what you think it was. 52 00:03:58,948 --> 00:04:01,909 -He has the nerve to call here? -He had a simple question. 53 00:04:02,076 --> 00:04:06,538 Oh, well. You tell Bob that the next time he calls here... 54 00:04:06,705 --> 00:04:09,667 ...and interrupts my breakfast to call my wife... 55 00:04:09,875 --> 00:04:12,086 ...the only question he'll need an answer for... 56 00:04:12,294 --> 00:04:14,171 ...is "Do you have health insurance?" 57 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:18,050 He didn't mean anything. You don't have to be angry with him. 58 00:04:18,092 --> 00:04:20,302 Wonderful. No greater way to start the day... 59 00:04:20,511 --> 00:04:23,514 ...than hearing my wife defend her former lover. 60 00:04:23,722 --> 00:04:26,517 You're right, I'm angry. It just doesn't happen to be at Bob. 61 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:28,894 Honey. Mitch. 62 00:04:29,061 --> 00:04:31,146 Mitchell-- 63 00:04:43,659 --> 00:04:45,035 -Dawson. -Hi, Jen. 64 00:04:45,202 --> 00:04:47,621 -Hi. How you doing? -Great, great. You? 65 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:50,374 Great, great. Dawson? 66 00:04:50,582 --> 00:04:55,045 Look, I know that sometimes after a breakup... 67 00:04:55,170 --> 00:04:58,465 ...well, there's that awkward period. You know, where two people... 68 00:04:58,674 --> 00:05:00,592 ...who had so much to say to each other... 69 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:04,596 ...suddenly find their conversations reduced to the merest of small talk. 70 00:05:04,805 --> 00:05:09,059 -So, what are you saying? -What somebody always says. 71 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:12,021 And what somebody else never wants to hear... 72 00:05:12,271 --> 00:05:15,357 ...but do you think it's possible in any conceivable way... 73 00:05:15,566 --> 00:05:19,153 ...that we could still be friends, Dawson? 74 00:05:20,029 --> 00:05:22,865 She asked you if you'd be her friend. What did you say? 75 00:05:23,032 --> 00:05:26,744 I didn't say anything, really. I just kind of stared at her. 76 00:05:26,952 --> 00:05:29,538 Then I told her I needed time to think about it. 77 00:05:30,247 --> 00:05:32,875 That's okay. We still got some work to do here... 78 00:05:33,042 --> 00:05:36,045 -...but we can salvage this. -What are you talking about? 79 00:05:36,253 --> 00:05:41,008 Between us, you have no interest in simply being Jen's friend. 80 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:43,469 You still carry around this huge torch for her... 81 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:46,972 ...that has no hope of extinguishing itself soon, correct? 82 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:48,307 -Yeah. -The last person... 83 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:50,309 ...who needs to know this is Jen. 84 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:54,438 Let her know that you're completely over her. It's yesterday's news. 85 00:05:54,646 --> 00:05:56,440 That's the quickest way to get Jen back. 86 00:05:56,648 --> 00:05:59,485 -How do I do that? -Hey, Daws. 87 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:02,237 -Hey, Mary Beth. -We're getting midterms back today. 88 00:06:02,446 --> 00:06:05,699 Yeah? Can't wait. 89 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:11,538 Upgrading Jen to girlfriend status is really a two-pronged attack. 90 00:06:11,705 --> 00:06:13,499 But the first thing you gotta do... 91 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:16,960 ...is let her know you're completely cool with being her friend. 92 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:20,297 The quicker you feign indifference, the less special she'll feel. 93 00:06:20,506 --> 00:06:23,425 And the more she'll crave that special feeling... 94 00:06:23,634 --> 00:06:26,261 ...that comes from being Dawson's girlfriend. 95 00:06:26,470 --> 00:06:29,264 It's a feeling that's not included in the friend package. 96 00:06:29,473 --> 00:06:32,559 I can do that. So, what's the second thing? 97 00:06:32,768 --> 00:06:37,898 -Let's not get ahead of ourselves. -Okay, the rumor is true. 98 00:06:38,023 --> 00:06:41,026 You will be getting your midterm exams back today. 99 00:06:41,193 --> 00:06:43,403 Good news is most of you did quite well. 100 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:47,533 But I'd like to see the following people after class. 101 00:06:47,699 --> 00:06:50,744 Those people are: Pacey Witter.... 102 00:06:50,953 --> 00:06:54,456 Well.... I guess that's it. 103 00:07:04,508 --> 00:07:07,719 Look, Pacey, I know you're a bright kid. 104 00:07:08,679 --> 00:07:11,181 Know what I did right after I finished grading your exam? 105 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:14,017 -Stopped laughing? -I went to the guidance office... 106 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:16,103 ...and looked at your test scores. 107 00:07:16,311 --> 00:07:18,772 You have an aptitude for this stuff, Pacey. 108 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:21,567 So when a student who's bright makes a 32 on a midterm... 109 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:23,277 ...you know whose fault that is? 110 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:27,322 -Yours. -Of course not. It's entirely yours. 111 00:07:27,531 --> 00:07:32,119 Maybe marine biology's not your thing. Fine, I'm not offended. 112 00:07:32,327 --> 00:07:35,664 But I'm gonna make you an offer that I highly recommend you accept. 113 00:07:35,873 --> 00:07:38,375 I want you to complete an extra-credit project for me. 114 00:07:38,584 --> 00:07:41,170 Show me that you understand everything we're learning... 115 00:07:41,378 --> 00:07:43,672 ...and I'll pass you by the skin of your teeth. 116 00:07:43,881 --> 00:07:46,133 Yeah, sure. What do I have to do? 117 00:07:46,341 --> 00:07:50,137 You have to wait for a student from my sixth-period class to arrive. 118 00:07:50,304 --> 00:07:52,806 Another rocket scientist, I presume. 119 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:54,850 Then I'm going to assign a project... 120 00:07:54,975 --> 00:07:57,853 ...the two of you will work on after school and on free periods. 121 00:07:57,978 --> 00:07:59,980 Hi, Dr. Rand. 122 00:08:00,147 --> 00:08:04,776 -Oh, I can come back. -No. You're right on schedule, Joey. 123 00:08:04,985 --> 00:08:06,987 I'd like you to meet your new lab partner. 124 00:08:08,363 --> 00:08:10,782 -Him? -Her? 125 00:08:11,241 --> 00:08:13,827 Dr. Rand, I'd like to lodge a formal protest. 126 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:16,997 You never told me I was gonna be working with a control freak. 127 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:20,584 You never said my grade depends upon some remedial underachiever. 128 00:08:20,792 --> 00:08:25,380 Well, wonderful. I see no introductions are necessary. 129 00:08:27,966 --> 00:08:30,719 -Jen, hi. -Hi. 130 00:08:30,928 --> 00:08:34,431 I'm a little embarrassed. You asked me a simple question... 131 00:08:34,640 --> 00:08:37,309 ...and I really should've given you a very simple answer. 132 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:41,104 -Jen, I'd love to be your friend. -Really? 133 00:08:41,313 --> 00:08:44,858 Absolutely. And to ease any of your remaining doubts... 134 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:46,652 ...I'll prove it to you. 135 00:08:46,860 --> 00:08:48,695 -Okay. -Okay. 136 00:08:48,904 --> 00:08:51,657 So let's have a friendly conversation. 137 00:08:52,574 --> 00:08:55,452 -How was your day? -Not too bad. And yourself? 138 00:08:55,619 --> 00:08:59,665 Excellent. Any exciting plans for the upcoming weekend? 139 00:09:00,666 --> 00:09:01,959 Look, Dawson. 140 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:07,256 Your friendship means a lot to me, but maybe this isn't such a good idea. 141 00:09:07,464 --> 00:09:09,716 Come on. We're friends now, okay? 142 00:09:09,925 --> 00:09:12,970 -Whatever it is, I think I can take it. -Okay. 143 00:09:13,220 --> 00:09:18,225 Okay, then in the name of friendship, however misguided... 144 00:09:18,976 --> 00:09:21,979 ...I have a date with Cliff this weekend. 145 00:09:22,020 --> 00:09:24,898 We're going to the carnival on Saturday. 146 00:09:27,192 --> 00:09:29,152 Is that what you didn't wanna tell me? 147 00:09:29,361 --> 00:09:32,906 -Because quite frankly, I'm relieved. -You're relieved? 148 00:09:32,948 --> 00:09:36,243 I also have a date, and we're going to the carnival. 149 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:39,997 -Isn't that a coincidence? -Yeah, it is. 150 00:09:41,206 --> 00:09:44,084 If you want us to go someplace else, we can change our plans. 151 00:09:44,293 --> 00:09:46,837 We shouldn't run away from these things. 152 00:09:46,962 --> 00:09:50,215 We should look at them as opportunities. 153 00:09:50,424 --> 00:09:55,012 -Opportunities for what? -For a double date. 154 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:58,432 -Are you serious? -Of course I'm serious. 155 00:09:58,598 --> 00:10:01,351 What do you say? The four of us. 156 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:05,355 Well, I'd say it's a little unexpected. 157 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:08,817 -But, hey, if you're okay with it. -Completely. Yeah. 158 00:10:09,526 --> 00:10:10,944 Okay. 159 00:10:11,278 --> 00:10:12,904 -Great. -All right. 160 00:10:12,946 --> 00:10:16,408 -So I will see you Saturday. -Yeah. 161 00:10:37,763 --> 00:10:39,264 It's not really all that bad. 162 00:10:39,473 --> 00:10:41,933 I told you getting Jen back was a two-part process. 163 00:10:42,059 --> 00:10:44,686 -Yeah. -Well, this is the second part. 164 00:10:44,895 --> 00:10:46,938 Humiliating myself at an amusement park? 165 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:49,066 No, man. Dating other women. 166 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:52,944 This is your chance to let Jen see you in action with other girls. 167 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:56,073 Now, I'll admit that going on a double date with the ex... 168 00:10:56,281 --> 00:10:57,699 ...is an advance maneuver... 169 00:10:57,908 --> 00:11:00,535 ...but this could be exactly the thing you're looking for. 170 00:11:00,744 --> 00:11:02,913 -Except for one thing. -What's that? 171 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:05,332 My companion for Saturday is fiction. 172 00:11:05,582 --> 00:11:07,084 That's not really a problem. 173 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:09,878 It's short notice, but there's a lot of young ladies... 174 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:11,671 ...who'd give up their plans... 175 00:11:11,880 --> 00:11:14,966 -...for a date with Dawson Leery. -Yeah. 176 00:11:15,717 --> 00:11:18,970 In fact, I think I have the perfect candidate right there. 177 00:11:20,055 --> 00:11:21,348 Mary Beth. 178 00:11:21,598 --> 00:11:23,100 -Oh, hi, Dawson. -Mind if I join you? 179 00:11:23,308 --> 00:11:27,896 -Oh, no. That would be nice. -Look, I was.... 180 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,899 Maybe this is short notice. If it is, I apologize... 181 00:11:30,941 --> 00:11:32,901 ...but I was wondering if you wanted... 182 00:11:32,943 --> 00:11:34,319 ...to go out with me on Saturday? 183 00:11:34,820 --> 00:11:39,449 -Saturday? Like on a date? -Yeah, of course. 184 00:11:41,326 --> 00:11:44,287 -Is there something wrong? -No. 185 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:46,873 Yeah. Well, yeah. 186 00:11:46,915 --> 00:11:49,835 It's just, I know that you just broke up with Jen. 187 00:11:50,293 --> 00:11:52,629 And while I don't know the particulars of it all... 188 00:11:52,838 --> 00:11:55,507 ...I do know it's a common mistake made by many people... 189 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:57,843 ...to begin to date before they're really ready. 190 00:11:58,135 --> 00:12:02,347 I'm ready. Completely ready. Could not be more ready. 191 00:12:04,057 --> 00:12:06,935 -Honest? -Honest. 192 00:12:12,149 --> 00:12:14,901 Boy, this is fascinating. 193 00:12:15,193 --> 00:12:17,988 I'm sorry there are no cartoons to make this interesting for you. 194 00:12:18,196 --> 00:12:19,948 But it's not designed to be fascinating. 195 00:12:20,157 --> 00:12:24,536 -It's designed to be educational. -Well, thank you, Dr. Schweitzer. 196 00:12:24,744 --> 00:12:27,747 Now refresh my memory as to why we're here again. 197 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:30,917 We're observing the reproductive process of Pulmonata snails. 198 00:12:31,001 --> 00:12:34,212 Dr. Rand said that they reproduce more when they're happy. 199 00:12:34,421 --> 00:12:37,424 By varying the contents of the tank, we can determine what is... 200 00:12:37,632 --> 00:12:40,844 -...most conducive to reproduction. -Why didn't you just say that? 201 00:12:40,886 --> 00:12:44,890 We'll buy them a couple drinks and just come back in a couple days. 202 00:12:44,931 --> 00:12:47,142 You never fail to disappoint, do you, Pacey? 203 00:12:47,350 --> 00:12:49,686 Why did I think that the prospects... 204 00:12:49,895 --> 00:12:51,938 ...of repeating marine biology next summer... 205 00:12:52,147 --> 00:12:54,608 ...might cause you to take this project seriously? 206 00:12:54,816 --> 00:12:57,360 -Please, summer school? -Yeah. 207 00:12:57,569 --> 00:12:59,905 It'll never happen. Only morons go to summer school. 208 00:12:59,946 --> 00:13:03,074 The last time I checked, you were pulling a stellar F minus. 209 00:13:03,283 --> 00:13:07,204 So without this extra-credit project, I'm certain... 210 00:13:07,412 --> 00:13:09,873 ...your grade will not only place you among the morons... 211 00:13:09,915 --> 00:13:12,918 ...but you may very well be their leader. 212 00:13:17,756 --> 00:13:19,758 -Hey. -Hey. 213 00:13:19,883 --> 00:13:22,469 Sorry to interrupt. I was just wondering... 214 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,971 ...if anyone had called that I should know about. 215 00:13:25,180 --> 00:13:27,390 Nope. Nothing. 216 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:35,899 What about yesterday? Any calls yesterday? 217 00:13:36,066 --> 00:13:39,903 I leave your messages on the pad next to the answering machine. 218 00:13:40,695 --> 00:13:44,866 Forgive me, Dawson. Maybe I'm not being clear. 219 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:49,246 I didn't ask if anyone had called for me personally. 220 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:55,877 I asked if anyone had called that I should know about. 221 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:01,925 No. He didn't call. 222 00:14:03,051 --> 00:14:05,804 Well, then. Very good. 223 00:14:12,352 --> 00:14:13,895 Thank you, Dawson. 224 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:26,449 It was your responsibility last night to check on these snails... 225 00:14:26,658 --> 00:14:28,994 ...and now they're dead. Their shells are empty. 226 00:14:29,244 --> 00:14:31,871 -I know. I'm sorry. I really am. -It's ridiculous. 227 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:37,335 Yesterday, we had a science project, and today we have a charm bracelet. 228 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:44,009 I'll just tell Dr. Rand that this experiment within an experiment... 229 00:14:44,259 --> 00:14:45,885 -...isn't working out. -Hey. 230 00:14:45,927 --> 00:14:49,889 Before you run off to Dr. Rand there is an explanation for this. 231 00:14:51,099 --> 00:14:53,518 You know how you said this experiment was about seeing... 232 00:14:53,727 --> 00:14:55,895 ...which environment was best for these snails? 233 00:14:56,104 --> 00:14:58,815 I did come in last night. I was watching the snails... 234 00:14:58,857 --> 00:15:00,817 ...and there's nothing happening. 235 00:15:00,859 --> 00:15:04,112 So I added some food, and then I added some water. 236 00:15:04,321 --> 00:15:05,530 Still nothing happened... 237 00:15:05,739 --> 00:15:08,408 ...so I thought maybe the problem wasn't the environment. 238 00:15:08,617 --> 00:15:11,828 Maybe these snails didn't like each other, right? 239 00:15:11,870 --> 00:15:15,540 I told you yesterday. Pulmonata snails are single-sex. 240 00:15:15,749 --> 00:15:17,876 They don't need another organism to reproduce. 241 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:20,920 I would've remembered that if I listened when you talked to me... 242 00:15:21,129 --> 00:15:24,090 ...but I thought that maybe snails are just like guys. 243 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:25,675 That their ultimate fantasy... 244 00:15:25,842 --> 00:15:28,094 ...is to be with two female snails at the same time. 245 00:15:28,303 --> 00:15:31,431 Maybe that's what this project needed to get moving along. 246 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:37,562 Let me get this straight. You've tried to create a snail ménage à trois? 247 00:15:38,813 --> 00:15:41,399 It sounds stupid when you say it out loud... 248 00:15:41,608 --> 00:15:44,027 ...but I just saw this really pretty snail... 249 00:15:44,235 --> 00:15:46,488 ...in the tank over by the window... 250 00:15:46,696 --> 00:15:48,990 ...and last night, it just seemed really brilliant. 251 00:15:49,199 --> 00:15:51,201 Let me fill you in on something here. 252 00:15:51,409 --> 00:15:53,787 This pretty little snail over here by the window? 253 00:15:53,828 --> 00:15:55,789 It's what you call a carnivorous snail. 254 00:15:55,830 --> 00:15:57,749 Do you know what they eat? 255 00:15:59,584 --> 00:16:01,836 -Other snails. -Yeah, other snails. 256 00:16:02,128 --> 00:16:05,590 Other snails such as our snails we're desperately relying on... 257 00:16:05,799 --> 00:16:10,845 -...to raise our biology grades. -Okay. I'm sorry, okay? 258 00:16:11,012 --> 00:16:14,808 I know how important this project was for you. 259 00:16:14,849 --> 00:16:17,143 Okay, to us. Okay. 260 00:16:17,352 --> 00:16:19,854 So whatever I need to do, okay? 261 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:22,190 However I can make this up to you, Joey. 262 00:16:25,193 --> 00:16:26,611 I'm disappointed in you, Dawson. 263 00:16:26,778 --> 00:16:29,989 It's obvious that you're using Mary Beth to make Jen jealous. 264 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,826 You think I don't know that? I'm a heel of the worst kind. 265 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:35,537 The kind that preys upon an innocent young girl... 266 00:16:35,745 --> 00:16:39,124 ...and convinces her to go out with me for my own personal gain. 267 00:16:39,374 --> 00:16:41,334 Well, if you know that, then don't do it. 268 00:16:41,543 --> 00:16:44,838 Just call her up and say you have to stay in... 269 00:16:45,130 --> 00:16:49,634 -...to wash your hair or something. -I can't, Joey. That's just it. 270 00:16:49,843 --> 00:16:53,263 If I was the person I thought I was, I'd consider Mary Beth's feelings... 271 00:16:53,471 --> 00:16:57,392 ...and cancel the date. But I.... I just-- 272 00:16:58,059 --> 00:17:01,062 I don't feel like myself lately, you know? 273 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:05,442 Pacey says I should look at this as an opportunity. 274 00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:08,027 Wait, you're taking romantic advice from a guy... 275 00:17:08,236 --> 00:17:10,822 ...who tried to get three snails to sleep with each other? 276 00:17:13,241 --> 00:17:14,451 When you put it that way.... 277 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:17,036 Look, Dawson, your little departure into jerkdom... 278 00:17:17,245 --> 00:17:20,623 ...is understandable, but it's nothing to be proud of. 279 00:17:20,832 --> 00:17:24,836 -Promise you won't make a habit of it. -Jo, I won't. I promise. 280 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:31,176 Because despite current evidence to the contrary... 281 00:17:31,342 --> 00:17:33,762 ...you're one of the good ones, Dawson. 282 00:17:33,803 --> 00:17:36,514 The other side is populated enough. Trust me. 283 00:17:36,723 --> 00:17:38,767 Jo, all things considered... 284 00:17:38,808 --> 00:17:42,187 ...I really wish I was taking you with me today. 285 00:17:43,271 --> 00:17:45,106 Well.... 286 00:17:46,191 --> 00:17:51,488 All things considered, I kind of wish you were too. 287 00:17:54,073 --> 00:17:55,825 Come on, let's get a move on. 288 00:17:55,909 --> 00:17:59,746 I see my deviant lab partner has arrived. 289 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:03,333 Pacey's graciously volunteered to transport me to the tidal pool... 290 00:18:03,500 --> 00:18:06,294 ...so we can find a pair of replacement snails. 291 00:18:07,796 --> 00:18:10,089 I'll see you. 292 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:26,940 -Dawson! -Mary Beth. Hi. 293 00:18:28,191 --> 00:18:33,196 Hi. So is it too forward if I tell you that you look really nice? 294 00:18:33,822 --> 00:18:36,533 No, it's not. Thanks. So do you. 295 00:18:36,950 --> 00:18:38,952 Oh, no. You shouldn't feel obligated to say that. 296 00:18:39,494 --> 00:18:42,789 I mean, I'm.... 297 00:18:42,872 --> 00:18:46,793 Let's just start over again. Hi, I'm Mary Beth. 298 00:18:46,918 --> 00:18:49,671 -Dawson. -Perfect. 299 00:18:49,796 --> 00:18:52,006 -We're just in time for introductions. -Hi. 300 00:18:52,215 --> 00:18:57,679 Yeah. Mary Beth, this is Jen Lindley. And Cliff, her date. 301 00:18:57,804 --> 00:19:02,767 -Mary Beth, it's nice to meet you. -Same here, I think. 302 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:07,564 -Dawson, a word, please. -Sure. We'll catch up. 303 00:19:08,356 --> 00:19:12,110 -This wasn't a freak coincidence. -In a word, no. 304 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:15,780 Look, maybe on your planet taking an ex-girlfriend... 305 00:19:15,864 --> 00:19:19,576 ...on a double date is a good idea, but where I come from, it's not. 306 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:24,414 It's a lousy idea, especially when you fail to inform your companion. 307 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:28,751 Wait. It's not what you think. 308 00:19:28,793 --> 00:19:31,546 Before you tell me what I think, let me tell you. 309 00:19:31,796 --> 00:19:34,382 It's pretty obvious that you're still hung up on her. 310 00:19:34,591 --> 00:19:36,801 -Mary Beth-- -Please know... 311 00:19:36,968 --> 00:19:39,137 ...that I am not often wrong about these things. 312 00:19:39,971 --> 00:19:41,848 Until now. 313 00:19:42,765 --> 00:19:47,145 -Humor me. -Okay, here's the absolute truth. 314 00:19:58,156 --> 00:20:02,201 I regard trolling for snails as one of the underrated ways to spend time. 315 00:20:02,410 --> 00:20:03,786 Despite what you may think... 316 00:20:03,870 --> 00:20:06,789 ...this isn't my first choice for a Saturday afternoon either. 317 00:20:06,998 --> 00:20:08,833 But then again, I wasn't the one... 318 00:20:09,042 --> 00:20:12,545 ...who tried to turn our aquarium into Plato's retreat. 319 00:20:13,755 --> 00:20:17,550 Actually, Joey, I'm really curious about something. 320 00:20:18,593 --> 00:20:20,637 I thought you were this great student. 321 00:20:20,762 --> 00:20:22,805 So, what happened to you on this midterm, huh? 322 00:20:23,014 --> 00:20:26,601 -What do you mean, what happened? -Well, what grade did you get? 323 00:20:26,768 --> 00:20:30,229 Was it a massive failure like mine, or just one of those near misses? 324 00:20:30,438 --> 00:20:34,400 You know what? We're almost there, and we don't have a lot of time. 325 00:20:34,609 --> 00:20:37,779 So let's just save the chitchat for later, okay? 326 00:20:44,786 --> 00:20:47,580 -So you're really doing this for Jen? -Exactly. 327 00:20:47,747 --> 00:20:50,291 It's one of her first dates with Cliff. 328 00:20:50,541 --> 00:20:52,710 She probably doesn't wanna be alone with him. 329 00:20:52,752 --> 00:20:55,004 Probably doesn't even know if she likes him. 330 00:20:55,213 --> 00:20:59,592 So in order to take the pressure off, she asks you to make it a double. 331 00:20:59,759 --> 00:21:03,554 God, Dawson, that is really very sweet of you. 332 00:21:03,763 --> 00:21:04,764 Don't mention it. 333 00:21:04,806 --> 00:21:09,227 I can imagine some of these guys sabotaging their ex-girlfriend's date. 334 00:21:09,435 --> 00:21:10,770 Really? 335 00:21:11,437 --> 00:21:14,065 -That's terrible. -Yeah, I know. 336 00:21:14,273 --> 00:21:17,276 So, anyway, what should we do now? 337 00:21:20,780 --> 00:21:22,740 For the lady. 338 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,661 I think I have an idea. 339 00:21:38,172 --> 00:21:41,718 All right, the water's getting kind of high, so we should probably-- 340 00:21:41,759 --> 00:21:44,303 -Pacey. -What? 341 00:21:44,512 --> 00:21:46,264 Tell me that you tied our boat up... 342 00:21:46,472 --> 00:21:50,101 ...and the one that's floating downstream isn't ours. 343 00:21:53,021 --> 00:21:56,733 I tied our boat up, and the one that's floating downstream isn't ours. 344 00:21:57,233 --> 00:21:58,693 Great. 345 00:22:04,490 --> 00:22:08,745 -Tough luck, D-Man. -And we got a winner. 346 00:22:08,995 --> 00:22:12,540 -All right, which one? -Go ahead, you decide. I trust you. 347 00:22:12,749 --> 00:22:15,710 Great. We'll take.... 348 00:22:15,752 --> 00:22:18,171 -That one. -Big cat for the little lady. 349 00:22:18,379 --> 00:22:22,133 The Ferris wheel is working again, so if anybody wants to take a ride.... 350 00:22:22,300 --> 00:22:24,719 -Once more. You and me. -What's that? 351 00:22:24,886 --> 00:22:26,721 You heard me. Rack them! 352 00:22:26,846 --> 00:22:29,098 Look, Dawson, there's no shame in losing here. 353 00:22:29,307 --> 00:22:31,934 I did come in third in pitch, hit and run regionals... 354 00:22:32,143 --> 00:22:34,896 ...last summer in Boston, so if you don't wanna get-- 355 00:22:36,230 --> 00:22:37,690 Your turn. 356 00:22:54,791 --> 00:22:57,960 Classic pissing contest. 357 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:02,507 After you. 358 00:23:13,893 --> 00:23:16,312 Daws. No pressure, man, all right? 359 00:23:22,568 --> 00:23:26,030 -Yes! -We got a winner. 360 00:23:26,197 --> 00:23:30,701 So, my friend, who's the lucky lady? 361 00:23:37,708 --> 00:23:40,586 We need to talk. 362 00:23:42,713 --> 00:23:45,800 Look, it's no big deal. The boat will wash ashore eventually. 363 00:23:46,008 --> 00:23:49,637 Believe it or not, the boat isn't my first concern. 364 00:23:49,720 --> 00:23:52,223 I should've known that once you did in our snails... 365 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:55,226 ...that I wouldn't be far behind. 366 00:23:55,726 --> 00:23:57,478 God, I'm freezing. 367 00:23:57,687 --> 00:24:00,773 It's just a little cold water, all right? You're gonna survive. 368 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:03,401 It's a prediction I make with all due regret. 369 00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:05,653 Clever. Speaking of survival... 370 00:24:05,695 --> 00:24:08,489 ...I thought creatures with your level of brain power... 371 00:24:08,698 --> 00:24:09,782 ...went extinct a few years back. 372 00:24:09,991 --> 00:24:13,161 Amazing, personality like yours, you still can't get any dates. 373 00:24:13,369 --> 00:24:17,707 Even more amazing: Personality like yours, and you can. 374 00:24:26,591 --> 00:24:29,302 We'll get some dry clothes when we get over to your house. 375 00:24:29,510 --> 00:24:33,347 For right now, just change into this. 376 00:24:34,015 --> 00:24:36,934 A blanket? You want me to change into that? 377 00:24:37,185 --> 00:24:39,687 Yeah, wrap this around you, just like I'm gonna do. 378 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:41,856 Wait a second. You want me to get naked? 379 00:24:42,064 --> 00:24:44,734 This is not for my enjoyment. It's so you don't get sick. 380 00:24:44,942 --> 00:24:48,029 But if you got your heart set on pneumonia, feel free. 381 00:24:48,446 --> 00:24:50,698 Fine. 382 00:24:53,701 --> 00:24:54,869 No peeking. 383 00:24:55,077 --> 00:24:59,081 Yeah, seeing you in your birthday suit is really my idea of a thrill. 384 00:24:59,290 --> 00:25:01,709 A lot of people would consider you a lucky woman. 385 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:04,503 Many people would consider you a very deluded man. 386 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:09,675 Okay. 387 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:12,553 All set over here. How are you doing? 388 00:25:12,678 --> 00:25:14,639 You take one more step... 389 00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:17,683 ...and I can almost guarantee you a permanent disability. 390 00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:20,811 Tell you what. Why don't I just start the car? 391 00:25:21,479 --> 00:25:23,689 Good idea. 392 00:26:07,650 --> 00:26:08,651 What? 393 00:26:10,486 --> 00:26:13,990 -Nothing. -What? What's that smile of yours? 394 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:16,617 -Is it because I look ridiculous? -No. 395 00:26:16,659 --> 00:26:18,661 Or is it that my misfortune amuses you? 396 00:26:18,703 --> 00:26:21,664 Maybe you just enjoy putting me in awkward situations... 397 00:26:21,872 --> 00:26:23,582 ...and watching me squirm. 398 00:26:23,666 --> 00:26:27,211 No, it's none of that. I was just thinking to myself... 399 00:26:27,420 --> 00:26:31,382 ...that when you loosen up, you're not half bad to be around. 400 00:26:31,674 --> 00:26:33,384 Bordering on fun even. 401 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:47,023 -Home, Jeeves. -Yes, Miss Daisy. 402 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:04,790 -Mary Beth. -Oh, God. I'm so embarrassed. 403 00:27:04,999 --> 00:27:07,877 Good old Mary Beth, creating scenes wherever she goes. 404 00:27:08,085 --> 00:27:10,046 Please. I'm the one who should be embarrassed. 405 00:27:10,254 --> 00:27:13,632 I owe you an explanation, and this time, I owe you the truth. 406 00:27:13,674 --> 00:27:15,718 You have every right to be upset with me. 407 00:27:15,926 --> 00:27:17,970 Everything that you said before... 408 00:27:18,179 --> 00:27:20,639 ...everything I convinced you wasn't the truth, it was. 409 00:27:20,848 --> 00:27:24,643 You were right, I'm not over Jen, not nearly. 410 00:27:24,727 --> 00:27:28,272 And I'm on this date not to help her, but to get her back. 411 00:27:28,481 --> 00:27:31,901 Dawson, you're a nice guy. I like you. 412 00:27:32,109 --> 00:27:37,573 Do I "like you" like you? No. You're a little too neurotic for that. 413 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:42,078 Okay. Well, then why did you go out with me? 414 00:27:42,286 --> 00:27:43,871 First, I felt sorry for you. 415 00:27:44,455 --> 00:27:47,291 It was clear you were still hung up on Jen... 416 00:27:47,500 --> 00:27:49,919 ...but, I don't know, you seemed harmless enough... 417 00:27:50,127 --> 00:27:52,671 ...and my Saturday wasn't exactly action-packed. 418 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:58,636 Okay. So if it wasn't my feelings for Jen that upset you, what was it? 419 00:28:00,638 --> 00:28:03,265 Mary Beth? 420 00:28:05,851 --> 00:28:08,687 Do you ever notice the way Cliff's eyes... 421 00:28:08,896 --> 00:28:11,232 ...sort of smile when he talks to you? 422 00:28:12,650 --> 00:28:16,529 Oh, God. You have a crush on Cliff? 423 00:28:17,613 --> 00:28:19,573 It was at that moment that I processed... 424 00:28:19,615 --> 00:28:21,659 ...that he has absolutely no interest in me. 425 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:25,579 -He's totally hung up on Jen. -He is. 426 00:28:25,621 --> 00:28:28,624 She's pretty hung up on him too. 427 00:28:29,875 --> 00:28:33,921 -She is? -Afraid so. 428 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:42,471 Move over. 429 00:28:47,476 --> 00:28:51,897 This doesn't mean that we still can't help each other out. 430 00:29:07,455 --> 00:29:11,625 -You having a nice time, Jen? -Yeah. Yeah, it's great. 431 00:29:13,169 --> 00:29:14,628 -All right, you ready? -Ready. 432 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:17,339 -Let's do it. -Looks like we're finally next. 433 00:29:17,548 --> 00:29:20,176 Perfect. So, Cliff, why don't you ride with me? 434 00:29:20,384 --> 00:29:24,472 -We've hardly chatted all night. -But.... 435 00:29:30,603 --> 00:29:31,729 Thanks for the clothes, Jo. 436 00:29:33,814 --> 00:29:35,941 Don't thank me. Thank Bodie. They're his. 437 00:29:36,150 --> 00:29:38,611 You know, Joey, we are on dry land... 438 00:29:38,694 --> 00:29:41,572 ...and you never did answer my question. 439 00:29:41,614 --> 00:29:45,075 -And what question was that? -Your midterm grade. 440 00:29:45,284 --> 00:29:47,703 I know you're a little embarrassed, so let me remove the stigma. 441 00:29:47,912 --> 00:29:51,290 -I got in the neighborhood of a 32. -Pacey. 442 00:29:51,499 --> 00:29:52,750 Come on, Joey. Just toss it out there. 443 00:29:52,958 --> 00:29:57,922 -No. -Okay, then let me guess at it. 444 00:29:58,088 --> 00:30:02,593 -Fifty-eight, 38, 18. -Ninety-eight. 445 00:30:03,594 --> 00:30:06,680 Nine-eight? Which one was it, a nine or an eight? 446 00:30:06,889 --> 00:30:10,267 Both of them, okay? 447 00:30:11,602 --> 00:30:15,356 Okay. I assume there's a suitable explanation... 448 00:30:15,564 --> 00:30:19,527 -...for that story, right, Jo? -You want an explanation? 449 00:30:19,610 --> 00:30:22,112 Look around you, Pacey. Look at what my life is. 450 00:30:22,321 --> 00:30:25,783 I'm a boarder in my sister's house. My bedroom's the living room. 451 00:30:25,991 --> 00:30:29,203 And my social life consists of a part-time job. 452 00:30:29,370 --> 00:30:31,789 There are only two ways to make my life better. 453 00:30:31,997 --> 00:30:34,542 The one not involving discovering it's been a dream... 454 00:30:34,583 --> 00:30:36,418 ...involves a college scholarship. 455 00:30:36,585 --> 00:30:39,213 I better have the grades that don't give them a choice. 456 00:30:39,421 --> 00:30:42,174 A scholarship is pretty much my only way out of Capeside. 457 00:30:42,383 --> 00:30:45,553 And if I don't get out of here, Pacey, well... 458 00:30:45,594 --> 00:30:49,181 ...I'll be a sadder story than I care to imagine, okay? 459 00:30:50,140 --> 00:30:53,727 You don't have to worry, Jo. You're gonna make it out of here. 460 00:30:53,936 --> 00:30:57,565 You'll go to some great school and send me postcards back here... 461 00:30:57,606 --> 00:30:59,608 ...where I'll be tending bar or pumping gas. 462 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:04,572 -Come on, Pacey. You'll get out too. -Yeah, if the circus is hiring. 463 00:31:05,990 --> 00:31:10,494 I'll tell you what though. I wouldn't bet against that Potter girl. 464 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:20,588 -So you having fun tonight or what? -Yes. 465 00:31:21,130 --> 00:31:23,340 Is that a yes to the fun or a yes to the what? 466 00:31:23,549 --> 00:31:27,386 The fun. Oh, great. 467 00:31:28,971 --> 00:31:32,224 I'm sure they'll have it fixed in a minute. 468 00:31:35,644 --> 00:31:38,606 Do you know what I find fascinating? 469 00:31:39,565 --> 00:31:44,403 The word "flammable" and "inflammable" mean the same thing. 470 00:31:44,570 --> 00:31:46,572 Isn't that bizarre? 471 00:31:48,574 --> 00:31:53,245 -You and Cliff seem pretty together. -I wouldn't exactly say that. 472 00:31:53,454 --> 00:31:55,205 What would you say? 473 00:31:56,582 --> 00:31:58,626 I would say it's only a date. 474 00:31:58,834 --> 00:32:02,463 I would say we're just getting to know each other... 475 00:32:02,588 --> 00:32:06,592 ...and I don't think I wanna talk about this with you anymore. 476 00:32:09,595 --> 00:32:14,266 Dawson, I know I made a big deal out of remaining friends with you. 477 00:32:14,475 --> 00:32:19,855 And at the risk of sounding rude, I think I should retract my offer. 478 00:32:20,064 --> 00:32:25,235 -What's that supposed to mean? -It means you shouldn't be here. 479 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:27,988 I don't know why you wanted to come, or why I let you... 480 00:32:28,197 --> 00:32:30,532 ...but at this point in time I don't think... 481 00:32:30,574 --> 00:32:34,536 ...that a seamless transition into friendship is in the cards for us. 482 00:32:34,578 --> 00:32:37,122 I'm not sure you'd have time for me anyhow... 483 00:32:37,289 --> 00:32:40,250 ...what with your hectic dating schedule. 484 00:32:42,002 --> 00:32:46,507 I'd love to get off this Ferris wheel without insulting each other further. 485 00:32:46,548 --> 00:32:48,300 -Am I insulting you, Jen? -Yeah. 486 00:32:48,509 --> 00:32:51,553 Is that what I'm doing? That's not my intent. 487 00:32:51,679 --> 00:32:54,056 My intent, since we seem to have the time for it... 488 00:32:54,264 --> 00:32:55,891 ...is to ask for one clarification. 489 00:32:56,100 --> 00:32:59,186 -And what's that? -Okay. When you broke up with me... 490 00:32:59,395 --> 00:33:02,564 ...among the many questions I asked you was, "Why?" 491 00:33:02,731 --> 00:33:04,775 Do you remember that? 492 00:33:05,025 --> 00:33:09,863 And do you remember your very convincing, very heartfelt response? 493 00:33:10,030 --> 00:33:13,450 You needed to be alone. There were too many men in your life... 494 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:16,036 ...and that you needed time away from those men. 495 00:33:16,245 --> 00:33:18,288 -Dawson-- -Correct me if I'm wrong, Jen... 496 00:33:18,497 --> 00:33:21,625 ...but Cliff Elliot isn't exactly with the women's auxiliary. 497 00:33:21,834 --> 00:33:26,547 It's a date. It's not like I'm planning our engagement party. 498 00:33:26,755 --> 00:33:30,551 Then why didn't you just tell me the truth? Why didn't you...? 499 00:33:31,218 --> 00:33:33,929 Why didn't you just say what I'm only now... 500 00:33:34,138 --> 00:33:38,350 ...to my dismay and embarrassment, beginning to realize? 501 00:33:38,559 --> 00:33:41,478 That you weren't tired of men. You were simply tired of me. 502 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:45,315 Hey, that is not true. Dawson, all right-- 503 00:33:45,524 --> 00:33:47,943 -That is not true. -It's not? Prove me wrong, Jen. 504 00:33:48,152 --> 00:33:50,446 Look at me and tell me that I was wrong... 505 00:33:50,529 --> 00:33:54,533 ...that I completely misread this situation. 506 00:33:56,535 --> 00:33:59,621 Jen, look at me. 507 00:34:00,539 --> 00:34:03,542 Dawson, I don't wanna do this right now, all right? 508 00:34:07,254 --> 00:34:09,548 You asked me two questions, and I'd like to answer them. 509 00:34:09,757 --> 00:34:12,551 First of all, why am I here? 510 00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:16,513 For all the obvious reasons, Jen. 511 00:34:16,597 --> 00:34:20,309 All the clichés about the ex-boyfriend who's still hung up on his ex... 512 00:34:20,517 --> 00:34:24,313 ...who doesn't wanna say goodbye, who can't let go. 513 00:34:24,521 --> 00:34:27,107 Why did you allow me to come? 514 00:34:30,903 --> 00:34:36,283 Could it possibly be your reasons are the same as mine? 515 00:34:36,533 --> 00:34:41,079 That you need me just as much as I need you? 516 00:34:45,834 --> 00:34:48,045 Jen? 517 00:34:50,464 --> 00:34:52,966 Dawson.... 518 00:34:59,807 --> 00:35:02,017 Okay. Just.... 519 00:35:05,437 --> 00:35:08,023 Just don't tell me that I was wrong. 520 00:35:34,633 --> 00:35:37,719 -Yeah. -Yeah, yeah. 521 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:43,141 What are you guys doing here? 522 00:35:43,350 --> 00:35:46,895 Just checking out some of the famed Capeside nightlife. 523 00:35:47,104 --> 00:35:50,399 Actually, I needed to talk to you, Dawson. 524 00:35:50,482 --> 00:35:54,444 -Okay. -In private. 525 00:35:55,487 --> 00:35:57,489 All right. 526 00:36:01,201 --> 00:36:02,494 So how'd tonight go for you? 527 00:36:02,661 --> 00:36:07,749 Let me put it this way: terribly. You? 528 00:36:07,958 --> 00:36:10,085 Wasn't so bad, actually. 529 00:36:10,294 --> 00:36:12,671 And that's what I'm here to talk to you about. 530 00:36:12,880 --> 00:36:15,382 I gotta ask your permission for something. 531 00:36:15,507 --> 00:36:18,468 -Permission? -You know that Joey and I... 532 00:36:18,510 --> 00:36:20,888 ...have never particularly liked each other, right? 533 00:36:21,096 --> 00:36:23,390 That's why it seemed like such a bad idea... 534 00:36:23,473 --> 00:36:26,059 ...when we got stuck together on that bio thing. 535 00:36:26,268 --> 00:36:29,563 But funny thing is, it wasn't. 536 00:36:29,771 --> 00:36:32,482 And somewhere, somehow in there... 537 00:36:32,566 --> 00:36:35,485 ...I not only stopped disliking her so much... 538 00:36:35,569 --> 00:36:37,654 ...I actually came to sort of like her. 539 00:36:37,988 --> 00:36:41,241 -As a friend. -At first. 540 00:36:41,450 --> 00:36:43,535 "At first" implies that your feelings for Joey... 541 00:36:43,744 --> 00:36:45,996 ...have grown beyond the friendship stage. 542 00:36:46,204 --> 00:36:49,333 That's good. Because that's exactly what I meant to imply. 543 00:36:49,499 --> 00:36:52,169 You have the hots for Joey? 544 00:36:53,754 --> 00:36:57,549 Pacey, have you been inhaling too many lab chemicals? 545 00:36:57,716 --> 00:37:01,136 -You and Joey are mortal enemies. -Mind keeping your voice down? 546 00:37:01,345 --> 00:37:03,472 This is not public knowledge at this point. 547 00:37:03,639 --> 00:37:06,558 -You're serious. -Yeah. 548 00:37:08,936 --> 00:37:12,481 Okay, so you like Joey. 549 00:37:13,899 --> 00:37:15,817 What do you need my permission for? 550 00:37:18,153 --> 00:37:20,405 I don't know how to say this... 551 00:37:20,489 --> 00:37:24,242 ...but I know you two have this long, tortured subtext together. 552 00:37:24,451 --> 00:37:27,704 I wanted to make sure that if I was to do something about this... 553 00:37:27,871 --> 00:37:31,208 ...like kiss her, that I wouldn't be stepping on any toes. 554 00:37:31,416 --> 00:37:35,587 Look, you're my friend. Joey's my friend. 555 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:40,425 I don't care who she kisses. But if it's you, so much the better. 556 00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:45,681 My two best friends kissing. What could be better than that? 557 00:37:45,889 --> 00:37:48,225 -Great. So you're cool with this? -Yeah. 558 00:37:48,433 --> 00:37:51,979 -Excellent. I'll see you later. -All right. 559 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:55,399 No. Wait. I'm not cool with this. 560 00:37:59,444 --> 00:38:02,864 -You're not. -No. 561 00:38:05,993 --> 00:38:08,996 So, what do we do now? 562 00:38:11,206 --> 00:38:15,460 Nothing. Because you know what? Because I am fine with it. 563 00:38:15,544 --> 00:38:20,632 Momentary lapse there. I just.... I couldn't be more fine with it. Yeah. 564 00:38:20,841 --> 00:38:23,427 Go for it. Kiss her. Go ahead. You have my blessing. 565 00:38:23,468 --> 00:38:27,264 -You're sure this time? -Absolutely. 566 00:38:27,472 --> 00:38:29,474 Definitely, yeah. 567 00:38:30,934 --> 00:38:32,477 Okay. 568 00:38:56,251 --> 00:38:57,878 So.... 569 00:39:00,297 --> 00:39:02,174 Am I gonna have to fail another midterm... 570 00:39:02,424 --> 00:39:04,092 ...or can we do this again sometime? 571 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:05,719 We still have a report to finish. 572 00:39:05,927 --> 00:39:09,389 So I'm pretty sure we're gonna be spending a lot of time together. 573 00:39:09,431 --> 00:39:12,768 Actually, that's not what I was talking about, Joey. 574 00:39:13,101 --> 00:39:14,728 Then what did you mean? 575 00:39:14,936 --> 00:39:18,440 Well, let me put it to you this way. 576 00:39:18,648 --> 00:39:22,819 Pacey! Jeez, what the hell was that for? 577 00:39:24,446 --> 00:39:26,323 Well, if I have to explain myself... 578 00:39:26,448 --> 00:39:28,450 ...it clearly didn't have the desired effect. 579 00:39:28,658 --> 00:39:32,287 Why in the world would--? I guess I know why you would. 580 00:39:32,454 --> 00:39:34,539 Why would you? 581 00:39:34,790 --> 00:39:37,876 Why? Because I really had a nice time today. 582 00:39:38,043 --> 00:39:40,420 A nice time that exceeded my wildest expectations. 583 00:39:40,504 --> 00:39:45,759 I was confused and surprised and attracted. 584 00:39:48,261 --> 00:39:50,055 You? 585 00:39:52,057 --> 00:39:56,478 Well, confused and surprised. 586 00:39:58,146 --> 00:40:01,149 -But not.... -Sorry. 587 00:40:01,650 --> 00:40:06,822 That's okay. I can deal with the rejection pretty effortlessly. 588 00:40:10,242 --> 00:40:14,371 Just so long as we don't extend this really awkward moment... 589 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:18,792 -...any longer than we have to. -Okay. 590 00:40:19,584 --> 00:40:23,630 Good night, Pacey. I had a nice time too today. 591 00:40:24,881 --> 00:40:28,426 -I'll see you. -Jo? 592 00:40:28,969 --> 00:40:30,470 Yeah? 593 00:40:31,388 --> 00:40:36,893 If by some slim chance you had actually kissed me back... 594 00:40:38,019 --> 00:40:41,481 ...you'd have probably been thinking of somebody else, right? 595 00:41:27,485 --> 00:41:29,404 Let it ring. 596 00:41:36,411 --> 00:41:38,288 Look. 597 00:41:39,289 --> 00:41:43,001 Pacey. Figured you'd be here. 598 00:41:44,211 --> 00:41:45,587 What we talked about before... 599 00:41:45,754 --> 00:41:48,381 ...I changed my mind. I don't want you to do it. 600 00:41:49,549 --> 00:41:53,053 You'll have to refresh my memory so we're on the same page. 601 00:41:53,261 --> 00:41:58,600 -You know what I'm talking about. -You don't want me to kiss Joey? 602 00:41:58,808 --> 00:42:01,853 You seem a little worked up here, Dawson. 603 00:42:02,062 --> 00:42:03,980 I don't know how to break this to you. 604 00:42:04,397 --> 00:42:09,069 -Break what to me? -Well, you're a little late. 605 00:42:09,277 --> 00:42:12,364 -You kissed her? -Well, yeah. 606 00:42:12,405 --> 00:42:14,157 Not only that, she kissed me back. 607 00:42:14,366 --> 00:42:16,826 Right there in the front seat of the Witter family truck. 608 00:42:17,035 --> 00:42:19,329 Played tonsil hockey for about an hour. 609 00:42:19,371 --> 00:42:22,499 She invites me in, but it was a little late, so I didn't. 610 00:42:22,707 --> 00:42:24,334 She's cooking for me tomorrow night. 611 00:42:24,376 --> 00:42:26,962 She says she always wanted to cook for the right man. 612 00:42:27,170 --> 00:42:29,214 I guess she found him. 613 00:42:29,381 --> 00:42:32,300 We were thinking about heading up to this cozy B & B... 614 00:42:32,384 --> 00:42:35,095 ...spend a little quality time this weekend. 615 00:42:36,638 --> 00:42:39,849 -You're so full of it. -Yes, I am. 616 00:42:41,851 --> 00:42:43,853 And so are you. 617 00:42:44,062 --> 00:42:46,022 It's time you started asking yourself... 618 00:42:46,231 --> 00:42:48,400 ...some serious questions, Dawson. 619 00:42:48,441 --> 00:42:50,860 You exhaust way too much time and energy... 620 00:42:51,027 --> 00:42:53,113 ...on a girl you call your friend. 621 00:42:53,321 --> 00:42:56,366 Let's just set the record straight here. Who's it gonna be? 622 00:42:56,574 --> 00:42:57,867 Is it Jen, or is it Joey? 623 00:42:58,076 --> 00:43:01,371 Do you like the blond, or do you like the brunette? 624 00:43:02,038 --> 00:43:04,624 These questions are not gonna go away, Dawson. 625 00:43:05,583 --> 00:43:08,378 It's time that you provide some answers.