To say that I love the show is an understatement. I love Pacey more than I loved any boyfriend who graced my boring existence. I guess that's why I'm still single. I haven't met my Pacey. Not that I'm complaining.
Here are some lines, mostly Pacey's, that made me smile, cry, laugh, swoon, giggle, and a host of other emotions. You gotta admit the hilarity of some lines make you feel all of those. Wait, it's a drama series? Hah! Sometimes the story sucks and the lines illogical but hey, I love the show, period.
Episode 1 Coming Home
Just what would we be missing from the land of poorly scripted melodramas, huh? Recycled plot lines, tiresome self-realizations, throw in the occasional downward spiral of a dear friend, maybe a baby here and death there, and all you really got is a recipe for some soul-sucking, mind-numbing ennui, and I for one could skip it. - Pacey
Andie: Come on, one of us is single.
Jen: In theory. But in practice, Andie, let's face it, your sex life this summer has been an episode of Abstinence and the City.
Joey: Well, this is it. The last of our summer. I go left, you go right, and we spend the next full 24 hours away from each other.
Pacey: If you're curious as to why I'm not currently awash in sadness, it's only because, to be perfectly honest, you were starting to get on my nerves, Jo.
Joey: Good, because you know, I'd hate to think after all of our intimate talks, you were actually covering up your aching heart with false bravado.
Pacey: Well, put your mind at ease. I guess I'll call you tomorrow, maybe.
Joey: Oh, if you think about it. Sure, okay. Good luck out there.
Dawson: Sorry, I don't work here.
Gretchen: Lucky for management.
Pacey: How's my favorite couch been? You been keeping it warm for me?
Doug: Oh, you know it's funny you should bring that up.
Pacey: Oh, come on now, Dougie, you're not going to cast me out to the wolves, are you?
Doug: Oh, seems I have to. Somebody's already moved in. Sorry.
Pacey: Uh, you and Rupert finally decide to tie the knot?
Doug: I see three months on the water has done absolutely nothing to improve your sense of humor.
Pacey: Don't tell me this is a girl or something.
Doug: Well, yes, as a matter of fact, it is.
Pacey: Well, that's just fantastic. Just as I need a place to sleep, you decide to get all hetero on me.
Doug: As much as I would love to put an end to your inaccurate comments regarding my sexuality, I assure you, this relationship is purely platonic.
Pacey: Good. Then I'm sure whoever this mystery guest is couldn't possibly be as important as your baby bro, bro.
Doug: That's where you're wrong, 'cause she's equally important... and equally related.
Gretchen: Sorry I'm late, Doug, I had to stop at the hardware store to get some light bulbs.
Pacey: Gretchen?
Gretchen: Hey! Nice hair, loser. Come give your big sister a hug!
Gretchen: Hey, there's always the zoo.
Pacey: Down, Gretzilla.
Gretchen: Is it possible that you've actually grown more obnoxious over time?
Pacey: Well, it is the Witter way.
Gretchen: And somehow, you still got the girl.
Pacey: Yes, I did. Who'd have think that me and Joey would end up together, huh?
Gretchen: Uh, me.
Pacey: You did not.
Gretchen: It didn't take Nostradamus to call it. I mean look at your similarities. You're both classic scrappy underdogs. She's sassy and you're a legendary annoyance. She's beautiful, and you're... lucky.
Pacey: There is a compliment in there somewhere, right?
Gretchen: You're both lucky.
Pacey: Thank you.
Joey: Just ask me a question.
Jack: Actually, I did have a question.
Joey: Not that question!
Jack: Come on!
Joey: Jack!
Jack: I won't tell anybody, I swear.
Joey: You better watch who you're ordering around, Pacey. We're not on the boat and we haven't been for a day.
Pacey: Who are you kidding, Jo? Come on. You got off that boat long before the two of us did.
Joey: What is that supposed to mean?
Pacey: You're a smart girl, Jo. You can figure it out.
You can't choose what you love. It chooses you. - Dawson
Episode 2 Failing Down
Ah, don't worry, sweetie. They probably just want to extend a hand and let you know that they are there to help you fulfill your destiny as the world's greatest gas station attendant. - Joey
Pacey: Good Lord, woman. You really are a fickle mistress, you know that? I mean, without kissing, what do we really have left?
Joey: Precious little. We should probably break up.
Pacey: Well, we had a good run, huh?
Scouting out some new digs. Until my brother Douglas finds a suitable, and I finger quote "partner," he's best off living by his lonesome. So, it looks like I'm gonna be shacking up with my equally irritating yet decidingly less anal brother. - Gretchen
Mrs. Valentine: Now, what exactly is an Ice House?
Joey: It's a restaurant. Well, it burned down last year.
Mrs. Valentine: Oh, how unfortunate. Sounds like a charming little... joint.
Joey: Well, Daddy, you know, he thought it was a good idea for me to get out there and mingle with the little people.
Mrs. Valentine: And what does Daddy do, dear?
Joey: Pharmaceuticals. Daddy made his fortune in the pharmaceutical world.
Gretchen: You haven't told her? Why?
Pacey: Because, Joey is smart and Pacey is an idiot. And I'm trying not to make her any more aware of that fact than she already is.
Gretchen: You are not an idiot, Pacey. And something tells me Joey's feelings are not contingent on your GPA.
Dawson: You ever just get the feeling that you and mom are maybe just a little cooler than I am?
Mitch: It's a burden, but we cope.
Dawson: Good to know.
So, you rang, I ran, what's up? - Jen
Joey: Dawson, you borrowed those like three years ago.
Dawson: Yeah, I know. I apologize for my appalling lack of etiquette.
Don't you get it, Jo? When you love someone, you want her to be proud of you. You want her to think that there's nothing in the world that you're incapable of. The thought of disappointing her, it's crippling. - Dawson
Gretchen: Pacey, this girl is a keeper and I can not in good conscious allow you to blow it because you're scared.
Pacey: What are you talking about? I'm not scared.
Gretchen: Like a little girl.
Pacey: What do you know?
Gretchen: And if you're not careful, you are going to sabotage this relationship before it has a chance to become something.
Pacey: I'm going to sabotage it, huh? I think you've been watching a little too much Oprah.
I'm not hurt, Dawson. It's just that the only real boyfriend that I've ever had enlisted the help of my best friend to dump me, and... you know, and I'm just angry. - Jen
Dawson: Take it from somebody who spent the better part of last spring angry at the world. It's not worth it. I mean, it might numb the pain a little bit, but basically it's just a distraction. I don't know. The point is, if you do it right, Jen, loving someone is gonna hurt. And the sooner you let yourself feel that, the sooner you'll be able to love again.
Jen: Dawson, I really don't need one of your sappy self-help seminars right now.
Jen: You're sorry, I'm sorry, somebody's always sorry. I mean, relationships are just one big sorry after another, culminating in a big final messy sorry.
Jack: Sounds like someone is drowning herself in an economy size vat of self pity.
Jen: Come on, Jack, aren't the recently dumped allowed to wallow just a bit?
Pacey: So, you know, I'm talking to my sister and she says to me that it's actually not such a bad idea to discuss your problems with your girlfriend.
Joey: It's nice to know that someone in the Witter family can boast of a brain cell or two.
Well, I should probably just start first, that you, Josephine Potter, have just wrecked me. In the best possible way, you have absolutely wrecked me. Because you see, I fell in love with you, knowing that there was never any possibility of being with you. Knowing full well that a sizable chunk of your heart would always be wrapped up in our friend, Dawson. And that much was actually okay with me. Right up to the point when you chose me. 'Cause then you just turned everything on it's head. And I got everything that I wanted, and from that day forward, I've just been a wreck. - Pacey
Do you know what else Dawson would never do? He would never inspire me to run away with him for the summer. It just wouldn't happen. And you know that. We had a magic summer, Pacey. I mean, we shared something that I'm going to remember for the rest of my life. I mean, don't you see? We're creating our own history here. A history that has nothing to do with Dawson. - Joey
Pacey, a relationship isn't about a romantic three month cruise. It's going to be the details that define us. You know, the moments. - Joey
Pacey: Potter?
Joey: Yes?
Pacey: How come you're so much smarter than I am?
Joey: I'm not that much smarter, Pace. You just happen to be a little emotionally retarded.
Pacey: You're far too cynical for my romantic overtures.
Joey: Doesn't mean you don't earn a point for trying.
Pacey: Oh, come on, you love me.
Episode 3 The Two Gentlemen Of Capeside
Grams: Much of what your next four years will be, is being decided now, Jennifer, and I will not let a momentary heartache squander any opportunities you may have. I'm hereby putting a 48-hour cap on your melancholy.
Jen: You can't cap my melancholy.
Grams: Watch me.
Pacey: Today, I'm celebrating.
Joey: Celebrating?
Jen: Pacey done good.
Pacey: Oh, Pacey done very good. Pacey, got his first A.
Um, two things. Um, first of all, I absolutely refuse to make out with you. And second of all, there's a distinct possibility that I'll puke. - Jen
Don't ask me hair questions. - Jack
I see you've joined Dad in the 'Great Pacey Watch 2000'. Sorry, I don't have any updates. Oh, except for the fact that he seems to hate me even more since I let Joey know about his grade situation. Thanks for the tip, Pop. - Dawson
Drue: Hello? Hey gorgeous.
Dawson: Unbelievable.
Joey: Unacceptable. (snatches Drue's cell phone) Hello, gorgeous, is it? Hi, this is Drue's doctor and he's going to have to get back to you when the syphilis clears up, okay? Ba-bye.
Drue: Must be the Star Wars thing.
Dawson: Star Wars thing?
Drue: It's classic. You're obviously Luke to this Pacey guy's Han Solo. See, you're the stuff of pre-teen daydreams. Cute, smart, non-threatening. Which is great and all, but not for Princess Joey here who's clearly smack dab in the middle of her bad boy stage.
Joey: So how do you fit into this whole scenario, Dru? Jabba the Hutt, I think.
Mr. Brooks: I want to get my boat home before the storm.
Joey: Storm?
Mr. Brooks: A weather phenomenon where the sky is darkened and rain falls.
Pacey: If it gets any worse, they'll send someone for us.
Jen: We have no radio and we're heading for a cove that you don't know the name of. Who the hell is gonna find us there?
Pacey: Dawson! Dawson will know!
Andie: Okay, and you! You know what? Why don't you find a broom or a mop or something and sweep up the glass.
Drue: What, you want me to sweep? What do I look like to you, huh?
Andie: You know what you look like? A boy with nothing productive to do. Now find a broom!
Jen: How do you know?
Pacey: Jen, I don't know. And I don't know, because I'm guessing, just like I've been guessing about everything else this afternoon. But sooner or later I gotta be right about something. I mean, that's the law of averages, right? I have to get one right.
Jen: Alright, so we step back a notch. No confessions. Just... regret.
Pacey: Well, unfortunately I can't help you there. I don't have any regrets. It's not the way that I operate.
There's nothing I want to change because it's life's little twists and turns and bumps and bruises that make you who you are. So why regret that? - Pacey
Pacey: I do have one regret.
Jen: What?
Pacey: I regret the way that things are between me and Dawson right now.
Dawson: Pacey, come on, let's go. Pacey, let's go!
Joey: Pacey, are you crazy?
Pacey: I'm not leaving my boat!
Dawson: You're not gonna make it!
Pacey: I'm not leaving my boat!
Dawson: I'm not leaving you!
Jen: Dawson!
Joey: Dawson!
Pacey: Dawson... Get off of my boat!
Dawson: I'm not letting you do this!
Pacey: Dawson, go!
Dawson: Pacey!
Pacey: Get off my boat! Go!
Dawson: People care more about you than you care about this damn boat!
Joey: Pacey!
Mr. Brooks: I know you'll forgive me for not expressing joy and relief at the sight of the gash in my boat's hull.
Dawson: I'm very sorry about that, sir.
Mr. Brooks: Sorry? You're sorry? Well, the gash is still there and sorry isn't going to fix it. What else did you have in mind besides reckless regrets?
Dawson: I have some money from the summer that I was saving for college.
Grams: Which is exactly what you'll keep on doing. That boat, is a thing, a replaceable thing. This young man risked his life to save my granddaughter. And the fact that you can't appreciate his courage explains to me while you've lived all alone all these years in that God-forsaken house. And if I find out that you let him dip into his college fund, I will personally... kicked your shriveled old butt!
Mrs. Valentine: You wouldn't dare.
Andie: No, you know what? I wouldn't. Because at the end of the day, Mrs. Valentine, I'm nothing like you. I don't derive any pleasure in wielding whatever little power I have over others. So, you know what, just give me whatever recommendation you see fit, because if anyone at that university knows you half as well as I've gotten to know you, it's not going to count for much, anyway.
Joey: I don't think I've ever been more scared for someone in my entire life.
Pacey: I'm sorry that I put you through that.
Joey: Just... can you do me a favor? In the future when you're dealing with life and death matters... remember that you're thinking for two.
Pacey: I can do that.
Grams: All night most of my thoughts were about what I was going to tell your mother.
Jen: Well, you've handled this much better than my mother ever would.
Grams: I have never lost myself like this before. All my talk of faith and when I need it most, I have none.
Jen: That's because you lent it to me. Listen, I was terrified out there tonight. But I still had hope, you know? So I figured I must have gotten it from somebody. I got it, I got it.
Grams: Does that mean I can count on you for church on Sunday?
Jen: Not unless you want that place to fall down.
Grams: Thought I'd give it a try.
Drue Valentine in Capeside. God help us all. - Jen
Dawson: Pacey, you don't owe me anything.
Pacey: Please, you and I both know that what you did yesterday...
Dawson: ... Is exactly what you would have done.
Pacey: Maybe, maybe not.
Dawson: Trust me. You would have done exactly the same thing.
Pacey: Well, I certainly hope so. I just wanted to come by and say thank you.
Dawson: You're welcome.
Pacey: Wait, hold on a second. That's not it. There's something else I wanted to say to you. I know that things between you and I are pretty much beyond repair right now. And I wouldn't presume to be able to solve everything in a conversation, 'cause, that's just not the way it works. But... I've been wanting to tell you... I'm sorry, Dawson. I'm really sorry for the way everything went down this spring. For my part in it. For the pain it must have caused you. And... I'm really sorry that I ruined our friendship, 'cause I miss it. Badly. And uh, however far off it may be, I do look forward to the day when you and I might be friends again. So, until then...
Dawson: Until then...
Episode 4 Future Tense
Pacey: I'm serious here, Jo. What's the point of reading a book about the future when the future in the book is already the past?
Joey: Everybody's future eventually becomes the past, Pacey.
I mean, you know maybe I'll just go to one of those fictional colleges. You know, like on those lame high school TV shows that go on for way too long, and then just in time to save the franchise, all of sudden it turns out that there's this amazing world class college just right around the corner where all the principal characters are accepted. Just to be safe, we should probably start the application process. - Joey
If the aptitude test says I'm well suited for a career in law enforcement, it's obviously in some serious need of re-tooling. You haven't been talking to my brother, have you? - Pacey
So, your dreams are your dreams, Joey. You can't apologize for them. - Bessie
I've spent the entire morning fielding birthday wishes from complete strangers. My French class sang to me, in French. - Jen
You know what, don't say it, Drue. I'd hate for endangered turtles to die while they're dredging the creek for your body. - Jen
Because maybe college isn't the be all and end all that parents make it out to be. You know, maybe once you get past all rhetoric of all these great books that nobody reads, college is basically just a holding pen for 18 to 22 year-olds. Like one of those airports that everybody has to stop at on their way to some place else. Kinda like prison with a better meal plan. - Dawson
Joey: Put your shoes on, let's go out.
Pacey: Out? We can't go out.
Joey: Yeah.
Pacey: You know, just when this conversation starts getting emotionally complex, you want to bail. Who's the guy in this relationship?
Joey: You are. And as the guy, you have a choice, you can either stay here prove how sensitive you aren't, or we can go to Jen's un-birthday party.
Pacey: Alright. I'll get my shoes.
Joey: Because I... would like to make a toast. All the love and happiness in the world to my friend, Jen Lindley, on her birthday.
Jen: Well, thank you very much, Joey. But you do know, it's really not my birthday.
Joey: That's all right, we're not really friends.
Yeah, well, it's all part of being on a team, I guess. Sitting on the sidelines, as it seems to be now. Yeah, it's funny. You think something is making your life a living hell, and when it's gone, you really miss it. - Jack
Drue: People don't change. Not that much.
Jen: Yes, they do. They grow up. They accept responsibility. They realize that dying young and leaving a good looking corpse is not all it's cracked up to be.
Pacey: Before I have to drag you kicking and screaming. But now, you want to be carried? No.
Joey: It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
Joey: I want to be with you, Pacey. I want to stay and be with you.
Pacey: Well, if you want to be with me, then staying here would be a really stupid idea, considering I don't plan to be here. I plan to be wherever you are.
Dawson: I've seen how much she loves him. I've seen it in her face. I've seen them hold hands, I've seen them kiss. And tonight, I saw them fight, which is something I've basically seen everyday of my life since the first grade.
Gretchen: But not like this?
Dawson: I think it was actually worse than the kissing.
Gretchen: But do you know what my teacher said was the most bogus line in Hollywood cinema?
Dawson: What?
Gretchen: 'There's no place like home.'
Episode 5 A Family Way
Joey: What's wrong? Why did you stop?
Pacey: Uh, well, 'cause every afternoon we sit out here and we make out, and inevitably at some point, you stop. Then we just go inside and watch TV for the rest of the afternoon. So today I'm issuing a preempted strike.
Joey: And I'm issuing a counter defense.
Pacey: Nope, nope. Stop right there. Haven't you ever heard the term no means no?
Pacey: You always get to stop it. And I never get to stop it. So today I'm stopping it.
Joey: Stop it, Pacey.
Pacey: I just did.
How did I get myself into this? I was a mediocre soccer play back in junior high. I know nothing about kids. I've never coached anything in my life. - Jack
Dawson: Could you leave my personal property alone, please?
Mr. Brooks: Surely the boy who stole and wrecked my boat is not giving me a lecture on the sanctity of personal property.
Jen: To responsible sexual gratification.
Joey: To womanhood.
Jen: Cheers.
Caroline: Coach Jack, am I making you uncomfortable?
Jack: No. Why would you say that?
Caroline: Oh, I just thought maybe you thought I was flirting or something.
Jack: Flirting? Why would I think you're flirting?
Caroline: Because I am flirting.
It's okay. You have to suck before you can stop sucking. Sheer genius begins with mediocrity. - Dawson
Jack: There is one problem. You know that girl Caroline? She comes to practice with Molly? I think she propositioned me yesterday.
Andie: What? No! Okay. Was she just flirting? I mean, maybe she was just flirting.
Jack: No, no, no. She was one step away from reaching her hand down my pants and checking out the merchandise.
Andie: Eww! Okay, I did not need to hear that!
Caroline: Look, I really appreciate this over-protective sibling thing, I do. But I think Jack here can make his own decision.
Andie: And he's decided. He's not interested.
Caroline: Or, maybe he's decided that it's none of your business. And you should butt out and let him speak for himself.
Andie: Okay, you know what? It's just not going to happen, okay?
Caroline: And why is that?
Andie: Because.
Caroline: That's why? Because?
Jack: Because I'm gay, all right?
Caroline: Wait a minute. Oh, no, you didn't think I meant... because I knew that. Of course I knew that.
So I made a decision. It was the hardest decision I ever made in my life. But if didn't matter because a week later I woke up and it was over. I had a miscarriage. You'd think that I'd be happy, you know? But I wasn't. I felt really guilty. For getting off easy. For feeling relieved. For putting myself in the position where I even had to make that kind of decision. - Gretchen
Don't worry, coach Jack. They're all just jerks. I know you're not dangerous. - Molly
You know, Jo... I can't tell you what to do. No one can. For now, all I can say is, if you're not ready to be prepared for sex... then you're probably not ready for sex. - Bodie
Episode 6 Great Xpectations
Andie: According to him it was a non-stop ball of fun.
Jen: Well, according to him would be the key phrase. He's the dark prince of the revisionist history.
Jack: Oh, nothing much, actually. It's just uh, well, there's just this one thing. There's was something waiting at the house for you all day. And, uh, actually no, it's not really that important. It's just this little letter from a no-nothing more eastern school. So you know, you might want to take a glace at it. It's from some place called... uh, Harvard.
Andie: Oh! Harvard! Oh! Oh my gosh. Okay! This is future in an envelope. Oh God! Or not. If it was a yes, it'd be bigger, right? I mean, this is a case where size really does matter, right?
Jen: Well, I think that size only matters when you have a full view of the entire package, really.
Andie: So, I have to open it in order to find out?
Jen: Uh-huh.
Pacey: When did they become going out together buddies?
Joey: I believe this is the inaugural event.
Pacey: So then, of all the guys in Capeside that want to befriend her, she picks Dawson. That doesn't bother you at all?
Joey: Pacey, he's the only person close to her age working at the restaurant. Makes perfect sense that they become friends.
Pacey: I asked if it bothered you.
Joey: No, it doesn't bother me.
Pacey: It bothers you.
Joey: No, it doesn't bother me. It bothers you. You just want it to bother me, too.
I mean, hey, as irritating as they are, younger siblings do have their pluses. You know, they're good for doing chores and there's always someone to blame if anything gets broken. - Gretchen
Drue: Hi there. We've never met.
Gretchen: I don't have a problem with that.
Gretchen: Who is that guy?
Dawson: Did you ever meet Abby Morgan? Nevermind.
Joey: Now I think you're suppose to tell me something deep and profound.
Pacey: You want to hear something deep and profound, huh? I miss 'True Love,' Jo. I mean, right now, sitting under the stars, arm around you... I tell ya. I miss 'True Love' something fierce.
Joey: I miss her too, Pacey.
Andie: Oh, my God! Hi! It's you, guys! I love you guys!
Drue: She's feeling the love.
Joey: Apparently. Yeah, Andie, I think you've done enough hugging tonight.
Andie: I just wanted to show you guys how much I love you both. You guys are so good together. And Joey, you're so nice. Well, except when the time you dumped Dawson for Pacey. That was pretty cold. But really, who can blame you? It was Pacey. I pretend not to care, but I have to admit, Pace, you are the love of my life, and I am so not over you. I hope it's okay that I said that. I mean we're all really good friends, so it shouldn't be that big of a secret.
Joey: This is news to me, Andie.
Andie: You totally don't have to worry. Pacey is so over me. And such the faithful type. If only I had been. Maybe we'd still be together.
Pacey: Andie, are you feeling okay?
Andie: Oh, yeah. I feel great! And I just got into Harvard.
Nothing propels you into adulthood faster than the next generation nipping at your heels. - Dawson
Episode 7 You Had Me At Goodbye
Andie, if our high school didn't have a history of forgiving stupidity, how do you think I'd be able to walk down the halls, huh? - Pacey
I mean, maybe not all friendships have to be saved. You know, maybe we're just meant to spend a certain part of our lives with certain people and then move on. Isn't that what this whole year is suppose to be about? Moving on? - Pacey
Jen: Drue, I thought that you and I came to some sort of understanding.
Drue: And what understanding might that be?
Jen: That the best thing that you could do for me and the rest of civilization would be curl up and die.
Gretchen: Don't mean to interrupt. But Pacey, what day is it?
Pacey: Thursday.
Gretchen: And Thursday is?
Pacey: The day after Wednesday.
Gretchen: How cute. I'd like to see how cute you are when you found out that there's nothing left to eat but Junior Mints and stale Cookie Crisps.
Pacey: Because Thursday is the day a certain sibling is suppose to remember he's on grocery duty. Got the keys. Bolting out the door.
You know you might be dating one, Joey. But you still can't out-Witter a Witter. Especially an older one. - Gretchen
Mr. McPhee: Look, I spoke to Principle Peskin this afternoon. You have more than enough credits to graduate. And now with your early acceptance to University, all that you really need to do is walk come June. So... what would you think about taking the rest of the school year off?
Andie: To do what? Get a job?
Jen: So do I start packing my bags immediately or should we wait till after dinner? Grams, will you listen to me, please? I am so so sorry.
Grams: No. I do not want to have this conversation, Jennifer. I thought we had a relationship based on honesty and truth. I will not yell. I will not punish. Scolding is for children. And Jennifer, you are no longer a child. I wish to God you were. Maybe then there still be time to right whatever it is that is wrong with you. I have never, in all my life, been so deeply disappointed in anything or anyone. I don't even... I don't even have the words.
Come on, Jack, what do you want? You want to just be angry, fine. But at some point you're going to have to tell me how to fix this. And you want me to say sorry, I have. I've apologized for making a mistake. For poor judgment. I've apologized for things that I don't even think were really my fault. I'm 17 and I just... I did something stupid. But when you're close to somebody and they do something unexplained or out of character, you don't just abandon them. You of all people should understand. It's killing me what you're doing. You may not ever do what I did, but what you're doing right now, I can tell you I would never do to anybody. Especially you. - Jen
As you take on years Mr. Leery, you'll come to realize that you don't always lose people from your life by choice. Sometimes it just happens when you make the wrong ones. - Mr. Brooks
Andie: Come on, Pacey. You've done it before. In fact you almost made a hobby out of saving this damsel in distress.
Pacey: I didn't save you, you saved yourself. You just took me along for the ride.
Andie: I mean, if you and Jack can work things out, then why can't Jen and Jack, right? Or Pacey and Dawson, or any of us, really.
Mr. McPhee: All it takes is realizing what you risk losing by letting someone go.
I'm not angry that you asked Dawson to do something for you. It's the question. The person who knows you best. When do I get to be that person? - Pacey
Jen: You know, it's obvious that I'm the one crashing the party, I'll go.
Jack: I just said I was going.
Andie: No, I am. I'm leaving Capeside. And that's why I asked you all to come here tonight. To say goodbye and also, there's something I need to say to you guys. All of you, before I go. So Jen, Jack, please stay. You know what, it shouldn't have taken a scheme to get you all here tonight. When my dad first made me the offer to take the rest of the year off, I sat down with my trustee number two and made my list of pros and cons. The pros were pretty obvious. Opportunity of a lifetime, right? Then came those nasty cons. You know what got top billing? You guys. The thought of leaving all my friends. I mean you guys are the one's who have supported and consoled and understood unconditionally. But look at us now. We are a mess. And let's talk about why, starting with last week's fiasco. Okay, enough with the 'blame Jen game.' If I don't, you shouldn't. Yes, she had them, but I took them. It was my fault. And Pacey, Joey, Dawson--you guys are so lucky. Do you have any idea how rare it is to have friends that you've known your entire life? So please don't underestimate that. Because in the end you always go back to the people that were there in the beginning, and in the beginning, there was the three of you. And you two (to Jack and Jen), you know what, this is just... it's really inexcusable. The biggest reason that was keeping me here was the thought that if I left, you wouldn't have a sister around. But then I realized you would. When I first met you, I didn't know much about love or friendship, and each of you taught me a lot about both. So maybe by my leaving, I can return the favor. Because the thought of it ending like this, the way things are right now... it's just... it's not how I want to remember us. Do you?
Joey: You know who that guy you reacted like is going to be in ten years, Pace? The person who knows me best. Dawson knows my past. My future lies with you. Think about it, you know you didn't even like me three years ago.
Pacey: Well, you always tease the ones you love.
Joey: And you do always have to deal with the ones you used to love.
Jack: Is that the girl who used to tell me everything?
Jen: Is that the boy who used to listen?
Jack: I never stopped listening, Jen. I just didn't particularly like what I was hearing. Look, what Andie said in there… You are such an important part of my life. And I thought maybe you were changing on me.
Jen: I haven't changed, Jack. Still me, Jen Lindley. Girl who screws up every now and again.
Jack: Sorry.
Jen: I don't need an apology. I just need somebody who will stand by me. Would you be willing to do that?
Jack: You willing to keep standing?
Pacey, you gave me my strength. The strength to do things that I always needed to do but was too afraid to do. - Andie
Pacey: No, I'm sorry that I don't think that you get to use the adjective 'afraid' anymore while being self-referential. You can now use 'brave' and perhaps occasionally 'stalwart.'
Andie: Stalwart? No, I hate stalwart!
Pacey: Well, that's too bad. You're stuck with stalwart. You know, I think what we're going to miss about you the most about you, McPhee, is your overwhelming optimism. Your ardent belief that everything in the world is wonderful until proven crap. You think maybe you can leave us a little bit of that when you go?
Andie: Ah, it's the least I can do.
Pacey: I'm going to miss you, McPhee.
Andie: Me too.
Episode 8 The Unusual Suspects
Yeah, the dog fingered me. - Jack
Joey: Take care of this punk for me, will ya? See if you can maybe straighten him out a little bit.
Pacey: Straight isn't really a big part of Doug's vocabulary.
When I was in ninth grade, the seniors pulled a particularly lame prank. I think they graffiti-ed the lockers and trashed the parking lot or something. It was embarrassing. And Pacey and I made a pact that when our time came, we would do it right. The prank to end all pranks. We talked about it for years. - Dawson
Jen: I like that kid. She's funny. You know, she reminds me of me at that age.
Jack: She knows if I put her in goal, the boys are going to torture her out of spite.
Jen: Well, that's because kids like Molly and myself tend towards the easier alternative. The one with the least opportunity for embarrassment, rather than glory. Unless of course...
Jack: Unless of course what?
Jen: You get us really pissed off.
Whenever I see that guy, I can't help but hearing the Darth Vader theme. - Gretchen
Pacey: Well, I was just thinking, honestly, I don't think Dawson did it either.
Mitch: Why is that?
Pacey: That guy is way too respectable to pull off that type of crime. At least not without my coaxing, you know? He's just not that type of guy.
Pacey might be cocky but he's not an idiot. I mean, there's no way he would jeopardize his academic foothold for what was hardly the prank to end all pranks. - Dawson
Drue: Hey, Harry Potter, come here.
Joey: What's going on?
Drue: Send a message to the boys for me. Tell them that I admire the brilliance of their design. No wait... just tell them I said touche.
Mrs. Valentine: That's enough.
Joey: Which boys, what happened?
Drue: Karma. Finally caught up with me.
Pacey: You don't think I'd make much of a cop?
Doug: No, not really, no. Pacey, I think that you're a daring original. I think you have a talent for flying in the face of conventionality. And I think that you were born to break the rules, not enforce them. And you know what? I actually admire that in you. I really do.
Pacey: What? Did my big brother Doug just admit that he admired me? For the first time ever?
Doug: No, no, it's more like I'm just terrified at the thought of having to sit in that squad car with you for another minute.
But we can't hate people because they're different. We just have to try and forget about them and just go on being the best person you can be. - Jack
Pacey: I'm thinking that something's been right tonight that hasn't been right for a long, long time. I just keep forgetting why we're not still friends.
Dawson: You know it's not that simple.
Pacey: Of course not. It's just...
Dawson: I know.
Pacey: I gotta tell you, Dawson. When you told me you'd never be able to trust me again, that was probably among the top five moments of my life.
Dawson: When I walked out on my back porch and saw you and Joey, that was my worst. Number one with a bullet.
Pacey: Do you think it's possible that someday I could convince you that maybe I'm the type of person you could trust again?
Dawson: I would like to believe that it is.
Pacey: I gotta try. I'm not ready to give up on you.
Dawson: If it doesn't work out?
Pacey: Oh, we can just kill each other.
Episode 9 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Jen: Will.
Jack: Grace.
Listen, I am old. And I reserve the right to eat my dinner in peace. So kindly remove yourself from my general vicinity. - Mr. Brooks
Dawson: Is there a point to what we're doing?
Gretchen: Who cares? It's tradition. And you don't monkey with tradition.
Mr. Brooks: If you came to ask me if I slept with Marilyn Monroe, you can crawl back from which you came.
Dawson: It's nothing like that... did you?
Gretchen: You know what you sound like, Dawson?
Dawson: What?
Gretchen: You sound like a guy who just broke up with this girl. And he's happy he broke up with her... at least he says he is. And he goes on and on about how much better off he is without her. But the thing is, he can't stop talking about her. Everything comes back to this girl. You love this girl, Dawson.
Dawson: And that, oddly enough, has not kept her from breaking my heart time and time again.
Gretchen: But that doesn't matter. I mean, you're trying so hard to answer this question. And you're thinking that there's some right answer and there's not.
Mr. Brooks: Why do you want to make pictures?
Dawson: How can you explain the things you love? You can't. You just do.
Jen: Did I not make myself perfectly clear to you?
Jack: What?
Jen: Did I, or did I not ask you to mind your own business?
Jack: Jen...
Jen: No, Jack... you didn't have any right to do what you did.
Grams: He had every right. As did I.
Jen: Look, I'm not looking to be saved here. I don't want to go to college. Could you please just leave me alone?
Grams: You do want to go to college, Jennifer. I know that for a fact and I know why you haven't applied.
Jen: No, you don't.
Grams: Yes, I do. You haven't applied because you refuse to ask your parents for help.
Jen: I can't keep putting myself out there over and over again. I won't ask them. I won't do it.
Grams: And I won't let you. Now, look, I... I'm sorry that you haven't felt like you can talk to me lately. But you must understand something, Jennifer. You must understand no matter how angry or upset or disappointed I may be in you, I will always be there for you. You are going to college, young lady. If I have to beg, borrow or steal, I will get you there. You are the most important thing in my life, Jennifer. And I love you.
Jack: I kinda love you, too.
Joey, you didn't blow it. Your academic record stands on it's own. You're a stunningly bright young lady and no one is grading you on your social skills. Be that as it may, you couldn't ask for a better character witness than that boyfriend of yours. Seriously. He just talked the dean's ear off all about you, how you changed him, how you helped him, how he couldn't imagine a better life than one with you by his side. It's a rare gift to have someone say such things about you. - Mr. Kubelik
Mr. Brooks: I did yell at the kid but that was before I got to know him. Then I realized he's not an idiot, just a nuisance.
Grams: Well, perhaps in the future you would take the time to get to know a person before you dismiss them.
Mr. Brooks: Perhaps you might do the same.
Mr. Brooks: What?
Dawson: You were flirting with Grams.
Mr. Brooks: Ha! Nonsense!
Dawson: Looks like flirting to me.
Listen, just because we shared a moment out there, doesn't mean we have to get all chummy. - Mr. Brooks
Pacey: Apology accepted.
Joey: I didn't apologize, Pace.
Pacey: Well, no, but you were going to.
Joey: I was?
Pacey: Yeah, you were going to apologize for bitching me out earlier.
Well, maybe I just wanted these people to see you through my eyes for one night. To see this girl. This woman, who has more class and intelligence and beauty and grace then anyone else who's walking the face of the planet. Maybe things like this just come tumbling out of my mouth because I happen to be head over heels in love with you. But the really scary thing is, I think that they're true. - Pacey
Joey: You know, your mom should get a medal.
Pacey: My mom? Really? Why's that?
Joey: Because she raised the perfect boy. And maybe things like that just tumble out of my mouth because I happen to be head over heels in love with you. The scary thing is, I think it's true.
Pacey: Okay. What do you say you and I take our little mutual admiration society on the road? Please? We can go someplace we both fit in.
Episode 10 Self-Reliance
Not every kiss has to be a life-altering event. - Dawson
You have a policy on kissing your younger brother's former best friend underneath the mistletoe at holiday parties? - Dawson
Jack: Just take a look around, please. I mean, this is totally not my scene.
Jen: How do you know?
Jack: For one thing... for one thing, I'm the only guy here with no piercings.
Jen: Jack, your scene, as you so quaintly refer to, it basically consists of me, Dawson, and it pains me to say, Grams. Look, I know this is hard for you, but you cannot spend your entire life surrounded by straight people.
Pacey: What the hell were you thinking kissing Dawson at Leery's holiday party the other night?
Gretchen: Oh, you saw that, huh?
Pacey: Oh yeah, I saw that! And so did somebody else I know. And as much as I would love to erase that image from my mind, I'm afraid it's pretty much burned in there irrevocably. So please, please, explain yourself to me. Tell me why you had to kiss Dawson and not somebody else your own advanced age.
Gretchen: Do you we have to talk about this before I have my coffee?
Pacey: Yes!
Gretchen: Okay, look, it was an accident. Pure mistletoe. Okay? It meant nothing. He knows that. I know that. It was just a kiss.
Pacey: There's no such thing as just a kiss. Especially not in Capeside.
Gretchen: Didn't you people ever play Spin the Bottle?
Pacey: So, now I really have two options. I can either take the high road and pretend like I believe what she's telling me. Or, I can take the low road, force the issue, and just come off looking like a world class jerk. What do I do, Gretch?
Gretchen: I think you should just be the best boyfriend you can be. I think you should be understanding and sweet, and kind.
Pacey: And if none of that works?
Gretchen: Force the issue. Be a world class jerk. You can do it, Pacey. I know you can. I have complete and total faith in you.
Just because a bunch of people share the same sexual orientation, doesn't mean that they have anything else in common. - Jack
You know why so many great movies are about love triangles? Simple. For every piece of happiness, there's also a piece of unhappiness. If you haven't told both sides, you haven't told the whole story. - Mr. Brooks
Dawson: Hold on, you can't just quit when you get to the good part.
Brooks: Oh, yes I can. I'm the star. No star, no picture.
Episode 11 The Tao Of Dawson
Pacey: Maybe we're too early. Or maybe the fish are still asleep.
Dawson: Fish don't sleep, Pacey.
Pacey: You know, I'm really glad we're hanging out, but did our first jaunt together in months really have to be at sunrise?
That's a helluva lot to digest before breakfast, Dawson. - Pacey
Pacey: Dawson, you and I are friends. Friends. But sisters... Sisters are...
Dawson: Off limits?
Pacey: Yes. Sisters are off limits. They're like mother's, only pretty.
Gretchen: You don't know him.
Pacey: Nick and me? Dos amigos!
Gretchen: You sat with him for a couple of hours when I brought him home for Christmas.
Pacey: Yeah, so I know he likes the Patriots, pretzels and a good party. I know he'd rather sleep and sail than study. Plus the man has excellent taste in music. His favorite song is Freebird!
Gretchen: You've just described yourself.
Pacey: Well, great men think alike.
Dawson: Did you think it was weird when Andie was dating Pacey?
Jack: Not really, why?
Dawson: Because Pacey really doesn't like the idea of Gretchen and me.
Jack: Well, sure, I mean... she's his sister and you're his close friend. I didn't even know Pacey when he hooked up with Andie. But then if I think about you and Andie... let's not go there.
Drue: How do you plan to observe your Sabbath?
Joey: Oh, relax in a little experience known as researching my English term paper.
Drue: Let me guess. 'How to keep a boyfriend and your virginity.' Or 'Many uses of the human hand.'
Joey: Finally! A subject you know all about.
Dawson: So, um, are you two... are you two dating?
Grams: Oh, Dawson, please! At my age one does not date.
Dawson: Well, it sounds like you're going to see him later on tonight.
Grams: We are simply having dinner at your parent's restaurant and then we are going to the Rialto 16 to see Almost Famous.
Dawson: Dinner and a movie on a Saturday night is pretty much a definition of a date.
18 years apart? I mean, that's wild. I mean, when this kid graduates high school, you're gonna be like... 36. Just when he or she is gonna be beginning their life, yours will be pretty much over. - Jack
Nick: I think I see someone who wants to move in your direction.
Pacey: I don't think that would be such a grand idea.
Nick: Her name is Tracy. She likes horses, water sports and back rubs from guys just like you, buddy. Can't go wrong.
Pacey: Oh, but I can go wrong. There's someone back at home who would think that was a very bad idea.
Nick: Is that someone here? I don't think so. And I'm not about to say anything.
A moment. A single moment of true joy is more powerful than a lifetime of sorrow. - Grams
Let me tell you, your ex, puts the A in hole. That man is just a world class jerk. - Pacey
Pacey: You told Dawson Leery before you told me?
Gretchen: He's my friend.
Pacey: I'm your brother.
One thing worse than the pain of loss is the aching void of inaction. - Mr. Brooks
Dawson: Jack, do you believe in inevitability?
Jack: You mean, do I think I busted my shoulder because of fate?
Episode 12 The Te Of Pacey
My wish would be for no further acknowledgment of today's hollow symbolic meaning as a milestone in the life of Pacey Witter. - Pacey
I understand your naive enthusiasm, okay? I know there's no harm in celebrating a birthday, right? Everybody does it. What you don't know is that every birthday I've had since I was ten years old has been a complete disaster. I'm talking gut-wrenching, soul-searching, question-the-universe agony. - Pacey
For example, my 12th birthday party. My first boy/girl party. I ate so much pizza and ice cream, I puked on Justine Sherman. A girl who I had a massive crush, do you remember this? She then proceeded to call me Pacey Pukey for the rest of the year. A quaint little nickname that my family picked up on, and now resurfaces itself every year around this time, to hearty laughs all the way around. Of course, it's probably not as bad as 16. The year that I threw myself a party and nobody decided to show up. This is good. Oh yeah, I also failed my driver's test the same day. But neither of those will ever, ever be 14. The day I was mauled by a dog. So if you don't mind, this year, I think I'll just skip it. - Pacey
Oh, Jo! Bad idea! My parents are insane and Pacey will kill you! - Gretchen
Joey: Pacey is gonna kill me, isn't he?
Gretchen: Oh yeah, you're dead.
Jen: You are very sneaky, you know that? You just turned around that entire conversation without ever having to admit that you were daydreaming about sex. I'm impressed.
Grams: I've learned from the best.
Jen: Well, that's true.
Jen, not all homosexuals have to be friends with each other. - Tobey
Pacey: Do I at least get to guess?
Joey: You can have once guess.
Pacey: Perhaps a remote dock. You brought some candles and some champagne, and birthday cake, that you are going to feed to me by hand, while serenading me, off-key of course, and woah, dressed only in Victoria's Secret lingerie after which, you will lay me down under the stars and ravish me.
Joey: Close, Pace. Very close.
Just kill me now. - Pacey
Pacey: Do you mind if I ask you just what the hell you were thinking?
Joey: What do you mean?
Pacey: You promised me. You and me, alone, tonight. You looked me in the eye and promised!
Gretchen: Okay, let's talk about it.
Pacey: No, let's not. Today's not the day, Gretchen. I mean, any other day that I was to find you making out on the basement floor with Dawson of all people, I would probably freak out, and then we would have words. But not today. Today I don't wanna talk about it. I don't wanna think about it. In fact, I like to pretend it never even happen, 'cause frankly I got bigger problems on my mind.
Gretchen: Which are?
Pacey: A conversation that I am supposed to have with Joey, that will impact the entire rest of our relationship. Not to mention explain why I've been in such a state of utter despair today.
Gretchen: Pacey, what are you talking about?
Pacey: You know what my advice to you would be? To just stick to your own dramas because they are much more entertaining.
Oh, enough! Enough! As much as I love being publicly eviscerated on my own birthday, I think we can all guess what the theme of this happy anecdote is gonna be. Pacey messes up, yet again, am I right? Pacey kills the dog or pees his pants or pukes or gets the pulp beaten out of him. But you know what else the theme might be? The theme of every birthday I've ever had? Or the theme of my entire life for that matter. No one gives Pacey a break. Everybody expects the absolute worse out of Pacey. Pacey gets the short end of the stick. Pacey gets fireworks and an ashtray and chip beef on toast for his birthday, and endlessly harassed because how dare he wanna go to college so he could possibly get out of this place. But you know what, dad, you and your wallet can breathe easy because I don't think I can go to college, even if I wanted to because I found out today that the only school I thought would take me, my fallback school, rejected me. So I'm not going to college. So, I guess at the end of the day, you guys are right. I'm gonna end up exactly where you thought I would. A complete and utter failure. - Pacey
Well, that's the Witters for you, Dawson. In relationships they tend to keep their emotions close and their weaknesses even closer. And it's not because they don't care, it's just... it's because they care so much. And... well, the good news is is that eventually they always tell the truth, whether it's often after you've... after you selfishly ignored all signs of pain and suffering. - Joey
Pacey: I know I'm not college-material, pop. But I just really, really want it.
Mr. Witter: Oh, look, son, I know I have been hard on you about school. It's not because I don't think you're good enough to go or get in. Pacey, I just don't know if it's the right thing for you. I don't know if it's ever been right for you. But ask me if I think that you're meant to do great things... And by the way, I never did get to tell my remembering Pacey story. It was about your tenth birthday. I got you fireworks. You said it was the best present you ever got. And we set them off outback, down by the water and you... you were really happy, Pacey. So I was, too.
When you dream, you dream big, huh. - Jen
Happy birthday, Pace. - Mr. Witter
Episode 13 Hopeless
Joey: She's rich and important so you're having Drue take her out.
Mrs. Valentine: Precisely. And I want you and that boyfriend of yours to go with them. You two are the perfect couple.
Pacey: Oh, no, no, no.
Gretchen: Are you offering a fashion opinion here, Pace? Cause you'll have to excuse me if I find your credibility in that department somewhat lacking.
Pacey: I'm offering a brother's opinion, okay? And as a brother I can tell you that that is not a going-out-of-the-house outfit. It's really the bottom layer of something that could become a going-out-of-the-house outfit, but not until you put on a sweater or something.
Gretchen: This is a sweater.
Pacey: No, it's not. A sweater is a big, baggy, shapeless thing that hides the human form. This is specifically designed for sisters about to go out on dates.
Pacey: I know that you work for Satan's handmaiden and all, but does that really have to involve double dating with her evil spawn?
Joey: You want me on our senior trip, don't you?
Pacey: Of course. You know me, I want you on a boat, ski resort, parking lot... I'm not choosy.
Mr. Brooks: Hey, when are you going to tell me more about your girl?
Dawson: Gretchen? The one you referred to as the local ditz?
Mr. Brooks: Ah, that was said with great affection.
Anna: You're such a jerk.
Drue: You're the one who ordered your daddy to arrange this whole night for you. Are you happy now? See, unlike your nose job, I can't be bought.
Pacey: I have been fine with waiting. I have been too scared to sleep with you too soon. I don't want to do anything that is going to jeopardize the most amazing relationship that I've ever had. Jo, I am happy that you and I took the time to really fall in love with each other. But we're here now, Jo. This is eights months and counting. So, I just... I want... I need for you to know that if our relationship is not going to be progressing on to that next level, it's not because of me.
Joey: Pacey... I want you. I really do.
Pacey: I need to know that.
Joey: I'm sorry, but I'm scared.
Pacey: Good! Do you think I'm not scared? I'm terrified, Jo!
Joey: You are?
Pacey: Yeah!
Joey: So then, can we just be scared together?
Episode 14 A Winter's Tale
Gretchen: Well, let's just say when I went, somebody got pregnant, somebody got arrested, and this one girl's hair caught on fire.
Pacey: Joey will probably keep me out of jail and laws, and I guess I'll watch out for your hair.
Jen: It just occurred to me, not only do I have no desire to ski, I also don't have the faintest clue how. A very dangerous weekend for me.
Jack: Well, then I can teach you a few things.
Jen: On that case, a very dangerous weekend for both of us.
Pacey: Okay, Missy Self-Reliance, please let me give you a hand.
Joey: I carried them to the bus, I can carry them from the bus.
Drue: Joey, Pacey... one for you. It's got a king. Comes with a roll-away in case things don't work out. Jack, Jen... obviously no sexual complications there. Any room should do. This one's mine. That's for you. Good luck.
Jack: Since when did obnoxiousness become an attitude substitute for wit?
Mrs. Leery: That piece of paper should not give a teenage boy the responsibility to decide when and how a man should die.
Dr. Bronin: It is state law.
Gail: It shouldn't be his choice.
Dr. Bronin: You're right, it shouldn't be, Mrs. Leery, but it is.
Joey: So we're in complete agreement here?
Pacey: I don't know what we're agreeing about but I'm sure we're in complete agreement about it.
Joey: We're agreeing that this weekend does not have to be about sex.
Pacey: This weekend doesn't have to be about sex.
Jen: Well, fun's gonna start with you taking off my pants. Ahh! I want to take a bath before dinner. Ow.
Jack: Actually, uh, can't do that.
Jen: Why?
Jack: 'Cause I mean you're... you're a girl and I'm a boy, and you know, there's... boundaries and rules.
Jen: Jack, I hardly think they're gonna kick you off the team for helping me into the tub. Please?
Jack: It's inappropriate.
Jen: You know, you're gonna have to stop clinging to these ridiculous macho conventions about what is and is not appropriate. Okay. Fine. Don't help. If I have to attach my wooden foot every morning for the rest of my life, I'm gonna remember this.
Jack: Yeah, well... [Jen begins to undress] Whoa! Yo! That's... that's enough, right there.
Jen: What?
Jack: Would you want me taking my clothes off in front of you? [Jen smiles] Okay, that's... that's withdrawn.
Joey: Sex. Sex is my problem. Sex is always my problem. I have so much conviction about waiting till the right moment. Not feeling guilty or obligated... and I don't.
Jack: Has it ever occurred to you that you might be so caught up in... trying to find the right choice that you never really stop to think about the possibility that there may not be a right choice? Or a wrong choice? Just a bunch of choices?
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. Miracle on 34th Street. Arthur always believed that the best answers to life's questions could be found in the movies. Crazy idea, huh? - Mr. Brook's friend
No matter what I say you're just gonna take it wrong. - Pacey
Pacey: I want you, Jo. There's no sense in me arguing the point if you're so eager to refute it.
Joey: I don't... I don't doubt that you want me, Pacey. I just... I don't know why or for what reason...
Pacey: Okay, please, just stop right there. You and I both know that if I was in this relationship for sex and sex alone, I would not have lasted for nine months.
Pacey: Look, Jo, I refuse to feel guilty about this because the fact of the matter is, it's not a bad thing when you wanna sleep with someone when you love them as much as I love you.
Joey: But there is something wrong with not wanting to.
Pacey: No. No. I just wish I knew what that something was.
I'll tell you what, do you wanna know what I'm scared of? 'Cause I'm not scared of whether or not we sleep together. If... if and when you and I decide to do that, it will be right. What I am scared of, is that little piece of your heart that will always belong to Dawson Leery. Okay? I'm scared of that piece of your heart that always envisioned your first time being with him. I'm scared of that part of you that just doesn't want it to be me. That's what I'm scared of. - Pacey
I'm scared that I'm gonna end up alone. I'm scared that I'm always going to be somebody's friend or brother or confidante but never quite somebody's everything. Mostly I'm... I'm... I'm scared that I'm never gonna find a guy that I love as much as I love you. - Jack
Anna: I don't understand, it's just sex. It's not that big of a deal. We're all adults.
Pacey: No, we're not adults. We're not even close to being adults and it is that big a deal. I have someone that I wanna be with for more than just one night. So the thought of... losing her or hurting her is not even a consideration. For me, it's not about wanting to have sex, it's about wanting to share the most intimate thing that you could possibly share with someone. No matter how long you have to wait.
Joey: Hey, Pace?
Pacey: Huh?
Joey: Do you... still have your wallet?
Pacey: I thought we were done talking about that?
Joey: We are.
Pacey: Okay. What do you wanna do, throw it away?
Joey: I wanna throw the wrapper away.
Episode 15 Four Stories
Now where are Joey Potter and Pacey Witter? Probably off somewhere sucking face. - Mr. Kasdan
About Last Night
Joey: And what exactly was I supposed to say, Pace? And if you say that I'm a woman now, I will projectile vomit on you.
Pacey: Okay, fine. What about Gretchen?
Joey: Yeah, uh, 'Hey Gretchen, sorry we missed the bus back. By the way, your brother deflowered me last night. Gotta go.' I mean, do I really strike you as the type of person who enjoys discussing my boyfriend's sexual prowess with a sibling?
Pacey: Okay, point taken.
Pacey: I know it's not the most equal of exchanges, you know, virginity for chocolate hearts, but I thought I should get you something. Just to commemorate the event.
Joey: Wow, if I would have known there were prizes involved, I would have asked for a car. Nothing too expensive, just, you know, something to tool around in.
Pacey: To tell you the truth, I don't think you've ever looked more beautiful.
Joey: You're easy because I didn't even get a chance to shower this morning.
Pacey: Ooh, apparently you didn't get a chance to brush your teeth either.
Joey: This from the morning breath monster himself?
Joey: Did you ever stop to think that maybe I might be wondering how I measured up? How I fit into the picture that includes not only one, but two prior sexual relationships, both of which meant a great deal to you.
Pacey: I didn't even know girls thought like that.
The Big Picture
Everyone deals with death in his own way. Some cry, some pray, some get angry at the world. There's no right or wrong. - Grams
Excess Baggage
Jen: Okay, what are you writing?
Dr. Frost: I'm just taking notes.
Jen: Oh. Do I get a copy?
Dr. Frost: No.
Yes, well, teenagers often confuse knowledge with wisdom. - Dr. Frost
Jen: Okay, I'm just gonna ask, am I totally screwed up?
Dr. Frost: It's probably too early for me to guess.
Jen: Okay.
Dr. Frost: But, were I to hazard one, I'd say that the smart, sarcastic exterior masks a scared, lonely young woman who's relationship with her parents have scarred her in ways she hasn't even begun to process. She has a hard time trusting people, men, especially. And who can blame her? When parental ties are severed early on like that, it can send a young person searching for love and acceptance in a variety of destructive ways. Which may explain your relationships with drugs, alcohol and a best friend who's sexuality prevents him from ever fully returning your affections. But all that is really just dime store psycho babble. Truth is, we don't really know why you're here yet. But I would love to help you find out.
Seems Like Old Times
Well, apparently I have to do something great with it. The proviso in his will reads, and I quote, 'Mr. Leery, this is the money with which one achieves greatness. So don't go blowing it on women and booze. But should that be your choice, make sure it's great women and great booze.' - Dawson
Joey: What are you asking me?
Dawson: I'm asking you if you slept with Pacey.
Joey: That's kinda personal.
Dawson: It's really personal.
Dawson: So what are you saying, Jo?
Joey: No. I did not sleep with Pacey.
Episode 16 Mind Games
Pacey: Well... what do you think about you and me, the broiler room right now.
Joey: No. Pacey...
Pacey: You considered that, didn't you? You did. I saw it in your eyes. You, Josephine Potter actually considered skipping AP Bio and engaging in sexual activities with your boyfriend. On school grounds no less. Naughty girl.
Drue: Okay! Now how's this as a fair fight? What do you want me to do? Hit her back? She's a girl.
Joey: Sucks, doesn't it? One of the few cultural advantages of being female.
Pacey: Well, you seem to have this situation firmly in hand. I think I'm going to saddle off to class, okay?
Drue: Oh, look, there's your friend, Dawson.
Dawson: Hey. Is this mugging by invitation only?
Gretchen: You know, I'm beginning to see where you're going with this.
Pacey: Going? I'm not going anywhere with this. It's just drinking and driving is a big no-no. And that couch is primo. It's goose-down. You'll sleep like a baby.
Gretchen: You did it, didn't you? You and Joey.
Pacey: Haha, no. I didn't see that.
Gretchen: You didn't have to. You did it and now you want to do it again which is why you're asking me to stay the night at Doug's and why you've been in such a good mood ever since you got back from the ski trip.
Pacey: Is there some law that says that Pacey can't be in a good mood? I just want you and Doug to really...
Gretchen: I can't believe I didn't notice this before. You know, there is only two things that make a man this happy and the other one is free beer.
Gretchen: But you owe me. Big time.
Pacey: I always do, Gretch! You're the best.
Gretchen: Freak.
Dr. Frost: Is that what happened to you? You wanted boys to like you?
Jen: Teenage sluts aren't born, they're made, that kind of thing.
Pacey: Good God, woman! It's not even night time yet.
Joey: Oh.
Pacey: There's not even a hello, how are you doing? How was your day after school today, Pacey?
Joey: Hi.
Pacey: Yeah, hi. You know, I don't think I like this turn that our relationship is taking here. You have no respect for my feelings, we never talk anymore.
Joey: Pace, we spent nine months talking. We've been doing this for two weeks.
Pacey: But this still doesn't mean you get to treat me like a sex object.
Jen: What's he looking at?
Jack: At the moment, it looks like Interview with the Vampire. So, he's obviously gay. Can we go now?
Jen: No. Wait a minute, what do you mean obviously gay? Straight people read Anne Rice.
Jack: Hello? You party all night with eternal youth and a great wardrobe. What other segment of the population does that appeal to?
Jen: How did you manage to surpass me in the knowledge of all things gay?
Jack: Sex in the City.
Joey: I'm sure it's nothing.
Pacey: Well, it has to be nothing because frankly the alternative is just too horrifying to contemplate.
Joey: She's your sister, he's our friend. Anyway you look at it, it's weird.
But it's just... a part of me was still clinging to the insane notion that Joey and I were destined to lose our virginity together. - Dawson
Pacey: Hey.
Dawson: Hey. Sorry to drop by so early. I'm just looking for Gretchen.
Pacey: She's not with you?
Dawson: She was last night. She never came home?
Pacey: No.
Joey: So what's the deal?
Gretchen: What do you mean?
Joey: I dunno, I kinda got the impression that everyone was worried about you.
Gretchen: And by everybody you mean Pacey and Dawson? That would pretty much be everybody, now wouldn't it? Sometimes I wish that I had been here last year. Because I would really like to know how you guys got into this mess to begin with. You're all so worried about hurting each other. Everybody's always trying to be so nice all the time.
Joey: Except you?
Gretchen: Yeah, except me. I'm really not feeling too nice at the moment.
Joey: Gretchen, I know that you and Dawson had a fight or something and I know that you didn't stay at his house last night...
Gretchen: Did you want me to? You know all these lies, these lies that you're all telling to protect each other? They're not going to solve anything.
Joey: What lies?
Gretchen: You lied to Dawson about you and Pacey having sex.
Joey: I made a decision, a very private decision about my life and I really don't want the whole world to know about that...
Gretchen: You really don't want Dawson to know about that.
Joey: It's the same thing.
Gretchen: No it's not, Joey. I don't want to be an ogre here, but lying to Dawson isn't going to solve anything. It's not fair to him and it's not fair to somebody who's trying to have a relationship with him.
Joey: Meaning you. You know Gretchen, you're right about something. You weren't here last year. And you don't know what it's like. So there's no way you can possibly understand.
Gretchen: But you have to tell Dawson the truth. There's no other choice here. And if you won't do it for him or for me, than just do it for Pacey.
Gretchen: Pacey, you don't want to hear about me and Dawson, so just stop, okay?
Pacey: Stop what?
Gretchen: Stop asking!
Pacey: So I really don't want to know, Gretchen?
Gretchen: No, you don't. Believe me, you don't.
Pacey: Yes, I do. Because I'm starting to have this horrifying feeling that it somehow involves me.
Joey lied to Dawson. I don't know why, I don't know what it meant. But he asked her flat out whether you guys were sleeping together and she lied. And that's the truth, Pacey. - Gretchen
That you'll always be as honest with me as you were last night. 'Cause that's the hardest part about having a relationship. It's so much harder than sex. And trusting someone is like this gigantic act of faith. You put it out there and you can never really be sure if you'll get it. Sex... sex is just mechanical. Like brushing your teeth. - Gretchen
Episode 17 Admissions
Bessie: $15,000?! That can't be right. We don't have that kind of money.
Joey: I know that. I knew this was too good to be true. It's the universe's way of saying, "Joey Potter, not so fast. You're not going anywhere."
Bessie: But this is your dream, Joey.
Joey: Bessie... sometimes dreams don't always come true.
Bessie didn't tell you the cruel irony? This place is making too much money, so I'm screwed. - Pacey
Jack: Hey! Guest of honor. Get a drink.
Jen: All right, I'd like to propose a toast. To Joey potter, may Worthington be worthy of her.
Dawson: Cheers.
Pacey: We don't even have to think about my future, because I don't really have one to think of.
Gretchen: You're the only one that believes that, Pacey, and if you keep saying it, it'll happen. Have you thought about what you're gonna do? I mean, what do you want for the future?
Pacey: What do you want for the future?
Gretchen: Sorry. As your sister, I reserve the right to play the I-asked-you-first card.
Pacey: Joey's not going to Worthington. They denied her financial aid package. She's just to proud to tell anybody about it.
Gretchen: That's awful.
Pacey: Yeah. And it gets worse, actually.
Gretchen: How can it?
Pacey: I think I'm happy about it.
Jen: You know how when you moved in with me and Grams, you said that you didn't want to go home because you didn't feel like there was anything there for you?
Jack: Yeah.
Jen: Well, that's how I feel about New York.
If you don't wanna go to New York, we don't have to go to New York. - Jack
Pacey: No, you're not staying another year.
Joey: It's just a year.
Pacey: No, it's not. It never is, especially not in a town like this. The weeks become months. The months become years. The years become decades. Pretty soon, you've lived a fraction of the life that you were meant to. That's not gonna happen to you, Joey. You don't want it to. I don't want it to. And Dawson doesn't want it to, either.
Jack: Exactly what is it we're doing, again?
Jen: I told you. A memory exercise.
Jack: And why are we doing this?
Jen: My shrink recommended it. It's kind of like self-hypnosis. Supposedly, if you stare at the fish for a half-hour or so, it will help you remember things. It's my hope that by staring at this fish, it'll help me recall why I'm so angry at my father, thus allowing me to forgive both he and myself and enabling us to go to school in New York City, if in fact that's where we desire to attend.
Jack: I see. Not for nothing, Jen, but, um... it's only since you started seeing this psychologist that I'm starting to think that you may in fact be crazy.
Jen: Jack, do you want to go to school in New York?
Jack: Yeah. Shut up. Watch the fish.
Episode 18 Eastern Standard Time
Drue: Ouch. Hate to be you. Does make you wonder, though.
Pacey: Wonder what?
Drue: What it is Joey's doing at this moment as you rot away in academic prison.
Joey: I mean, honestly, I can't believe there is even any debate about whether or not you wanna go back.
Jen: What about that thing that they always say, though, you know, that you can never really go home again?
Pacey: So what are you gonna do, Doug? Arrest me?
Doug: I should. More I'm just curious.
Pacey: About what?
Doug: You're not satisfied with being a moron and failure, you gotta add drunk to your list of credentials?
Pacey: What? This is it for me! This is my whole life right here! This is all I get.
Doug: Pacey... Pacey...
Pacey: Get off me!
Episode 19 Late
Mrs. Leery: It's not happening?
Doctor: They're called Braxton Hicks contractions. False labor.
Gale: Trust me. There is nothing false about these contractions.
Doctor: You're right, but they're not enough to bring on dilation. You're still at one centimeter, Gail.
Mrs. Leery: Are you sure you're using the right ruler?
Okay. It's official. You've become the neurotic girlfriend. - Bessie
Gretchen: He's in a lot of pain, so you have to promise me that you won't do anything to put any additional pressure on him right now, okay? I mean, can you do that?
Joey: Do you or do you not know how I can get in touch with him?
Gretchen: Did you just hear what I said?
Joey: No, I can't promise you that, Gretchen.
Gretchen: How could you possibly be that selfish?
Joey: I'm late.
Jen: Dawson, why isn't your mom, like, on the couch with her feet up?
Dawson: Oh, she's not interested. She's cooking, she's cleaning, she's relentless.
Grams: Nesting instinct.
Dawson: Do you want some laundry done? You could make her day.
Would you please tell my sister to get a life of her own? Your brother goes fishing, and, I swear, she doesn't know what to do with herself. - Bessie
Grams: Tradition is very clear on this matter. No men at showers.
Mrs. Leery: Well, in case you haven't noticed, we're kind of a non-traditional household.
Dawson: That's okay. Dad and I will leave and let you women do whatever it is you do at these things.
Mr. Leery: Come on, Dawson. Let's get out of here before the vagina monologues start.
Want to know the truth? Having a newborn in your life is pure, unadulterated hell. - Mr. Leery
Bessie: What is going on with you?
Joey: Is it suddenly inappropriate or immoral to get a little emotional at a baby shower?
Bessie: You're more than emotional. You're neurotic. You're obsessed with finding your boyfriend. You're creeped out being here. Every time Gail looks at you, you look the other way. If I didn't know you weren't having sex, I'd... Joey...
Joey: Can you just leave me alone?
Bessie: Are you pregnant?
Dawson: Well, I got to hand it to you, mom. That is the fastest way to end a party and clear out the house I've ever seen.
Gretchen: Going into labor. I'll have to remember that one.
Joey: Could you imagine Pacey with a baby?
Gretchen: You know, it's funny, 'cause I think Pacey would probably like the idea of a baby. I mean, he's great with kids, attentive to women. The problem with the scenario is that Pacey just can't deal with Pacey.
Tobey: You know, if you were really a Tobey activist, you would have carried me down the steps.
Jack: Yeah, don't push your luck, man.
Dawson: Have you and Pacey talked about him being near Worthington next year?
Joey: Uh, Pacey and I haven't really discussed the future too much lately.
Dawson: You should. It has a peculiar way of unexpectedly becoming the present.
Episode 20 Promicide
Joey: Pacey, the prom? What are we, like, in high school?
Pacey: Yeah. We are in high school last time I checked.
Bessie: Oh, God, I forgot to pick up Alexander.
Pacey: Oh, my god. She forgot to pick up Alexander.
It was unbelievable. So there I am, 15 years old. I'm at this girl's senior prom, and I've just confessed to her that I'm gay. And what does she do in response? She sticks her tongue all the way down my throat! It gets worse. She takes my hand, and she sticks it on her crotch, and she says, "you may think you're gay now, honey, but give me an hour, and I'll rock your world!" - Tobey
You know, I'm the only one here with a right to feel like a freak. My senior prom was last century. You know, when you think about it, it's actually kind of depressing. - Gretchen
Jack: Come on, don't make me say it. Are you or are you not gonna fulfill the long-standing teenage tradition of after-prom sex?
Dawson: I decline to respond to that line of questioning.
Joey: You know what, Jen, it just doesn't seem like he's too eager to... to touch me.
Jen: I'm sure he's just waiting for you to come to him.
Joey: You think? Yeah, it makes sense. I mean, he probably is just waiting.
Jen: Yeah.
Joey: Jen, what if he's not waiting for me?
Jen: Um, listen, you cannot be mad at me, because I want you to remember a little relationship called me and Henry which you completely orchestrated against my will, not to mention the whole college application thing.
Jack: I'm not mad, Jen.
Jen: You're not?
Jack: No. Now, I'll admit I was a little... surprised when I emphatically stated my strong desire not to go to the prom with Tobey, to have him then call me up and say, "Jen told me everything, and my answer's yes, Jack, I would love to go to the prom with you." Now, yes, I'll admit, I was slightly... peeved. But then I remembered what you said that you would go to the prom anyway, even if I brought Tobey.
Jen: Yeah, of course I'm still going to the prom.
Jack: So you promise and solemnly swear, no matter what.
Jen: Yes, I promise and solemnly swear.
Jack: No matter what?
Jen: Jack, what are you talking about?
Jack: Oh, nothing. It's just that, uh, well, I realized... why get mad when you can get even?
(doorbell rings)
Drue: Jack told me everything, and my answer is yes. Jen, I'd love to go to the prom with you.
Drue: Hey, everyone. Happy prom. You're all probably wondering what I'm doing here. Well, I'm here to meet my date, of course, the one and only Jen Lindley. Oh, cool, a baby. Can I hold it?
Mr. Leery: No!
Mrs. Leeery: No!
Dawson: No!
Gretchen: No!
Joey: No!
Jen: This has gone too far.
Jack: Oh, it must be stopped, then, before it destroys us all.
Jen: Ha ha ha.
Jack: Look, don't come crying to me just 'cause you chose not to think of the consequences of a certain action before you went and performed said action.
Jen: Well, excuse me, but I don't think that the punishment fit the crime.
Jack: Oh, I think it did.
Jen: Well, I think that my revenge on your revenge is imminent, so there.
Gretchen: How exactly do you plan on purchasing that?
Drue: Well, your advanced age is about to come in handy, dear.
Gretchen: Oh, sorry, but I don't plan on being responsible for unleashing a drunk Drue onto the prom. Better luck next time.
Jen: Okay, if you keep following me around, you're gonna lose a testicle.
Drue: Oh, come on, now, Jenny penny.
Jen: Drue, why are you doing this? You can't possibly be enjoying yourself.
Drue: No, but Jack offered me 50 bucks to follow you around all night, so I plan on getting paid in full.
Pacey: Well, then why don't you just tell me how you want me to act? 'Cause I can't win with you, Jo. If I act like I'm unhappy, you get angry with me. But if I act like I'm happy, you get angry with me.
Joey: Well, maybe you should stop acting and just talk to me.
Pacey: Maybe I just don't have anything left to say.
I'm at the prom, Pacey. I'm at the prom again. I mean, I graduated four years ago, and I'm still here. You know, tonight, for the first time... I didn't just feel older than Dawson, I felt old. I'm too old to be here. Too old to be doing what I'm doing. - Gretchen
Look, I don't know what you're afraid of, but it's not me. And I suggest you figure it out, or risk losing a chance at something really good someday. - Tobey
You know what I actually realized when I saw the two of you dancing there together? That is the happiest I have seen you all night. I mean, I think it's actually the happiest I've seen you in weeks. You want to know what's worse than that? I don't care. I saw the two of you dancing together, and I just don't care. I'm not angry. I'm not jealous. I'm not upset. I'm really not much of anything. - Pacey
Joey: You done?
Pacey: Done? Oh, no, I'm not done. I am just getting started.
Joey: Well, you can stop right now. You can go to hell.
Gretchen: Dawson, you don't need to explain. And it doesn't matter anyway because I know what I have to do. I've got to go on with my life. Go back to college, figure out who I am and what I want. This is not my place, not here, and not with you. You're still chasing after Joey, I mean literally and metaphorically.
Dawson: You told me to go to her. I thought you understood about our friendship.
Gretchen: I do. I do. And watching you chase her, it just made everything more clear. I mean, Dawson, there are so many loose ends, so much that the two of you haven't resolved, and as much as you think you're beyond the drama of high school and the prom, you're a part of it. You're smack in the middle of it and that's right where you should be. You're a senior in high school... and I'm not
Gretchen: What we have is an impossible situation.
Dawson: I'm good at impossible situations.
Gretchen: I'm not. I'm just not. I'm sorry.
Pacey: You know... our senior year is over now, and you and I are just two very different people on two very different paths, and for us this summer there is no boat, and there is no sunset. There is just Boston and Capeside.
Joey: But, Pacey, they're less than an hour apart.
Pacey: And are more than a world apart, and you know it. You've spent your entire life trying to get out of Capeside, Joey, because you felt like you deserved better. Well, I am Capeside. That's why I didn't get out and you did, and you do deserve better. You deserve better than this place, and you deserve better than me.
Joey: You break my heart into a thousand pieces and you say it's because I deserve better? Leave me alone.
Pacey: Okay.
Episode 21 Separation Anxiety
Jen: Okay, please, just give me something. Anything. A small juicy little morsel just to tide me over so I can keep on living vicariously through you.
Jack: First of all, when discussing my love life, try not to use the word juicy or morsel. Okay? It cheapens me.
Oh, I must be off my game, Drue. Normally I can smell you coming a mile away. - Jen
Who will live to suck face another day? Will it be Joey and Pacey? Gretchen and Dawson? Both... or neither? - Drue
I don't know if I'm avoiding him or he's avoiding me. - Gretchen
Pacey: Do you think it's possible that you and I might actually feel better if we were to deal with our significant exs instead of just holing up in this cozy little beach house?
Gretchen: Probably. But that doesn't mean I'm actually ready to go out there and cope.
Pacey: Me neither. Maybe it's genetic.
Forgive me, Jennifer, I didn't realize I needed your permission to sell my own house. - Grams
Joey: Okay, um... here's the thing. Um... I ran into Mr. Kubelik today. Remember him? He's the Worthington guy and he remembered you, and he asked me to bring you to this party that they're having tomorrow night for all the new freshmen. And he thought that we were still together, and I said that things were weird between us. But then he said he had this offer for you and he mentioned the Dean of Admissions, and I'm thinking what else could he be talking about other than Worthington and you. And, you know, maybe there's some loophole or he... there's some special program and I...
Pacey: I miss you, Jo.
Joey: I miss you, too.
Gretchen: Trust me. I know from whence I speak.
Pacey: Trust you? Miss pack-up-and-leave-town? Forgive me if you're not exactly my relationship role model right now.
Gretchen: I'm just trying to help, pace. I don't want to see you getting hurt.
Pacey: Well, it's too late for that. I'm already hurt.
Pacey: I'm really glad you came home this year, Gretchen.
Gretchen: Sure you are. You got a sweet beach house out of the deal.
Pacey: Yeah, I did. But it would not have been the same if it wasn't for you. So, I just want you to know that, you know, your little brother... well, you know.
Gretchen: I love you, too, Pace.
Pacey: Yeah.
Gretchen: And even better than that, I mean, all familial obligations aside, I actually like you.
Pacey: Well, you're not so bad yourself.
Gretchen: Yeah, I know.
Risk takers. Dreamers. People who understand that every once in a while, an opportunity presents itself. And whatever they decide to do in that moment will change the rest of their lives forever. - Mr. Leery
Jen: Jack, that's ridiculous, all right? Why on earth would I not want to go away to college?
Jack: Because you're scared. I mean, think about it. You're leaving the only town in which you ever felt safe. The only person who... who cared enough to devote her entire life to you.
Jen: Okay, I'm... I hear what you're saying, but, um, but it... it's not that easy. I mean, I can't just leave her alone.
Jack: I'm not saying you should. Look, I know Grams needs you, but you need her just as much, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'd be scared to go to school without you.
Jen: Okay, I admit it. I'm an 18 year-old woman who's afraid to be away from her grammy. What am I gonna do?
Jack: I think you know what to do.
Pacey: Jo, you can't leave. I mean, this is it now. This is... this is your life, and you should enjoy it.
Joey: How can I enjoy it without you? Let's go.
Gretchen: Okay, can I just say that you're the cutest thing in the world right now?
Dawson: Why?
Gretchen: Look at you, all papa Dawson.
Joey: Pace... do you think maybe I could come and stay with you tonight? We could just... sleep.
Pacey: Yeah.
Grams: Fine. You want to play games, that's just fine. I'm really not that interested, anyway.
Jen: How would you like to move to Boston?
Grams: Now what kind of nonsense are you talking?
Jen: Nothing nonsensical here at all. Dead serious.
Grams: I know what you're doing, Jennifer. It's one of the reasons I love you so much. You have a big, beautiful heart, but... I will not allow you to do this for me.
Jen: Well, maybe I'm doing it for me. Look, moving to Boston, going away to college, um... it scares me. And somehow, the idea of having you nearby, just to know that you're there, will... you know, it scares me less. So, before you start writing sonnets about my big, beautiful heart, you should know that I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this 'cause my big, selfish heart wants you to be there. So will you please go with me?
Grams: Oh, I don't know. It's... such an overwhelming concept. I wouldn't know where to begin.
Jen: Well, you start by calling movers...
Grams: It's not that simple, Jennifer. First of all, I would have to find a place to live...
Jen: All right, I'll give you that. It would be difficult to find a place as nice as La Brea Park.
Grams: Well, even if I could find a suitable home, what would I do in Boston? How would I spend my time?
Jen: Any way you like. Maybe a change of scenery would serve to... inspire you to try new things. Meet new people.
Grams: No, I'm... I'm too old for such things.
Jen: Please! You, who have seen more action in the romance department than I have this year. You're the youngest grandma I know. So, will you please just quit it with these pitiful excuses and say yes?
Grams: You're sure I wouldn't cramp your style?
Jen: I'm sure you will.
Pacey: I know what I said. And I know how I said it, and it makes me sick to my stomach every time I think about it. Blaming you for my insecurities and... then making you feel guilty for all the things that you've accomplished, when you should feel nothing but proud. And I'm so proud of you.
Joey: I know you are.
Pacey: But I didn't show you that. Instead... instead, I decided to become a stereotypical guy who can't handle it when his girlfriend gets a better job than he does. I hate that guy.
Joey: Pacey, you're not that guy.
Pacey: I feel like that guy.
Episode 22 The Graduate
Pacey: Can I help you with something in particular, Dougie, or does this just fall under the category of general harassment?
Dougie: A minute ago, I drove right by you. Now, either you were purposely ignoring me, or you just didn't see me.
Pacey: No, I was just invoking the hard-earned lessons of my youth. 'Avoid eye contact with any and all authority figures at all costs.' Even the effeminate ones.
Doug: Listen, uh... I could help you study.
Pacey: Well, boy, I appreciate that, but I'd really rather you do something beneficial to all mankind with your time, like, I don't know, solve a murder.
Dougie: Wait a second, Pacey. I'm serious here.
Pacey: You're serious? I'm serious. Everybody is serious. But you know what I don't understand? Why they won't just let me graduate, because it seems to me, the sooner I get out of that place, the better off everyone involved will be.
Joey: Dawson, this speech is driving me nuts. I... I must have some sort of a block or something.
Dawson: I'll go you one better. I bet you that block has a name. Pacey.
Joey: Yeah, so, he has been known to occupy my thoughts on occasion.
Dawson: And seeing him forced to leave his own graduation rehearsal, that was painful.
Joey: I just wanted to go up to him and say something. What stopped me was knowing that he would resent me for it.
Dawson: Yeah, I went up to him the other day in study hall and asked if he needed some sort of help. He made it very clear he didn't want any.
Mr.Kasdan: All right, that's enough! Look, I have tolerated this outburst of yours because I know you need to pass this test, but you are this close to throwing away an opportunity, young man!
Pacey: You know, maybe you are right. I must be an idiot, because I cannot for the life of me figure out why I try so damn hard for you. I mean, I don't know why I bother at all.
I'm sorry, we? I didn't realize that we were involved in a team sport here, Joey. I don't think there is a we anymore. - Pacey
You want to know what the truth is, Jo? I still love you, and I probably will love you for a very long time. But I can't just be your buddy. 'Cause, as much as I enjoy the concept of being just friends, in reality, it's a bizarre form of torture, and I'm just not willing to participate in it. So, right now, what I want to do is just move on and get over you, and the only way for me to do that is to not be around you anymore. - Pacey
Tobey: Hey, what's with the 50 yard dash, man? We're right on time, early, even.
Jack: Yeah, but you don't understand. I know her. She probably booked this flight three months in advance, so she could get a seat by the exit and be the first one off the plane.
Tobey: And you would know this for sure because?
Jack: Because she's always the first one off the plane.
Andie: Oh, I'm sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but how do you know jack?
Jack: Uh, well, uh, Tobey's, um, Tobey's my boyfriend.
Andie: Oh, my god. This is great! Oh! I can't believe you didn't e-mail me, you big sneak.
Mr. Kasdan: I'll get right to the point. Did you study for that final you so dramatically walked out on?
Pacey: I can categorically say that I studied my ass off, sir.
Mr. Kasdan: Care to prove it?
Pacey: You did hear everything that I had to say in class today, didn't you?
Mr. Kasdan: Oh, I did. You're not an idiot or a punch line. You are why I teach. Those honor students that turn your stomach... they don't need me. They're gonna forget me as soon as they walk out the door. But you...
Pacey: I have a funny feeling I'm gonna be telling this story for years to come.
Mr. Kasdan: And if that should turn out to be the case, please describe me as a strapping, handsome man, possessed of an immense charity and a great, great goodwill.
Pacey: I can do that.
Mr. Kasdan: Mr. Witter, you have 45 minutes.
Drue: Alright, this it. That timer controls the sprinkler settings. All we have to do is re-set the timer so the sprinklers come on during graduation, soaking the crowd, and therefore transforming a rather ho-hum ceremony into a glorious liquid wonderland.
Jen: You aim high.
Drue: As do you, my accomplice in crime.
I wish I were a memory like that to someone, you know, to someone who thinks back on me with a smile, even though we've long since gone our separate ways. - Andie
Andie: Um, you know, Jack's been writing me and uh, he told me about you and Joey. And I just want to say I'm sorry. I know how much she means to you.
Pacey: You know what? I'm going to be all right.
Pacey: I am so glad you're here right now. Uh, okay... I did it. I did it. I passed my final exam. I'm a high school graduate.
Andie: Aah! Oh, my god! I knew it! I knew it. I knew you could!
Andie: Okay, so why haven't you told everybody else? I mean, they're dying to know.
Pacey: I don't need to tell them. I don't need to compare myself to them anymore. I did this thing for myself. I just want to feel good about it. All I want to do now is get up on that stage and feel the sun against my face and just... know for the first time in my life that I can overcome anything.
Andie: So, uh, why'd you tell me?
Pacey: You were the first person in my life who ever told me that I could be more than I was and believed it. So I guess that's thank you.
Andie: You're welcome.
Pacey: It's so good to see you again, Andie.
Andie: You, too!
Pacey: I think I... I should probably go off and live my own life for a little while. That certainly doesn't mean that this is how I want it to end between us. So hypothetically speaking... if I were lucky enough one day to find myself owning a sailboat again, and I were to ask the woman that I love to go sailing with me... would she?
Joey: You wouldn't have to ask, Pace.
Mr. Leery: You like it?
Dawson: Are you kidding? I love it.
Mrs. Leery: Well, there's an inscription on the back.
Dawson: (reading) "If you will it, it is no dream."
Pacey: Deputy Doug Witter. To what do I owe this unprompted intrusion?
Doug: Oh, I just thought I'd stop by and offer my congratulations and, uh...
Pacey: What, wish me good luck?
Doug: Or something like that, yeah. So, tell me, uh... you need some money? You know, not that I'd give you any, but, um...
Pacey: No. I'll actually be fine, just so long as I can store all of my stuff at your place this summer, I'll be a happy camper.
Doug: So another exciting summer ahead for my little brother. I'm glad. You really deserve it.
Pacey: Well, Dougie, you came halfway close to sounding like you actually meant that.
Doug: Because I did.
Pacey: You know, I got to tell you, it would be an absolute shame for me to let another day like today pass without ever telling you how much I've always looked up to you as my big brother. Or mentioned the fact that I do actually think that one day you will... make a girl very happy.
Doug: Mean to tell me that you've, uh, actually accepted my heterosexuality?
Pacey: No, no, I said happy, Doug, not sexually happy.
Andie: You don't care? You're not upset? You're not going to try to convince me to stay and you don't think I'm being idiotic?
Jack: Well, idiotic, yes, but it's the smartest idiotic thing you've ever done. Just promise me I can visit.
Andie: Only if you bring that man of yours.
Jack: Love you to death, little sis.
Andie: Love you more, little brother.
The truth is, in time, that's all that we're going to be to each other anyway, this population of memories, some wonderful and endearing, some less so. But taken together, those memories help make us who we are and who we will be. So whether you're here with each other now or you're merely in each other's thoughts, remember each other on that road ahead. And I hope that no matter where your travels lead you in this life... you'll always take Capeside with you. Congratulations. - Joey
Amanda Walters. Cassandra Whitman. Pacey Witter. - Principal Peskin
Episode 23 Coda
Dawson: Have you heard from him?
Joey: No. The sea creature from the deep remains incommunicado.
Mrs. Leery: I just think that certain people, when they're feeling insecure about the future, would rather pick a fight and stomp around in the front yard than face the fact that they are feeling insecure about the future. Oh, did I happen to mention that those people are usually men? - Mrs. Leery
Mr. Leery: Why would I be feeling insecure about the future? I'm not the one whose life is about to change.
Mrs. Leery: I think we may have just discovered where our son gets his talent for denial.
Joey and Pacey and I grew up in mortal terror of this house, especially around Halloween. Every time Grams came out to sweep her porch, I think we half-expected her to hop on her broomstick and fly away. - Dawson
Doomed to be friends forever. - Dawson
Some people spend their entire lives chasing the happiness they had in high school--their teenage years. - Grams
Pacey: So how is she?
Dawson: She's, um... you know, she's doing the same thing you are, Pace. She's keepin' busy. She doesn't say much, but, um, you know, I get the feeling that she thinks about you every ten seconds or so. I know she'd appreciate a call.
Pacey: Uh, you know, I just don't think that's a place I'm ready to go quite yet, Dawson.
Dawson: Yeah, I totally understand. I could say something to her if you want.
Pacey: No. No, you know what? I think I'd prefer if you didn't, and that's... that's not why I called, actually. Uh... I just... I realized that you're the only person in Capeside that I actually regret not saying goodbye to, because, you know, for a long time there, Dawson, being your best friend was all I really cared about in my life. I just wanted you to hear from me that despite everything that's happened between us and the miles that may be between us right now, you know, I still think about the way things were.
Dawson: Yeah, Pace, I'm... I'm really glad you called, because the worst thing about not saying goodbye was I didn't get a chance to tell you something I wanted so badly to tell you.
Pacey: What's that?
Dawson: I'm proud of you, Pacey.
Pacey: Thanks, Dawson.
Dawson: Good luck out there.
Pacey: Yeah. You, too.
It's a pretty powerful thing when you get your biggest wish in one moment. - Joey
Jo, if I thought for one second it was the right thing to do, I would stay, but it's time to go. It's time for me to get out of this room, and it's time for you to discover who you are without us. This chapter's over, Jo. I can feel it. - Dawson
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