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Transcript Page 3Dawson: Mary Beth?Mary Beth: Oh God. I'm so embarressed. Good ol' Mary Beth...creating scenes wherever she goes. Dawson: Please Mary Beth I'm the one who should be embarressed. I have an explanation and this time I owe you the truth. And you have every right to be upset with...everything you told me before...everything that I convinced you wasn't the truth...well it was. You're right. I'm not over Jen yet. Not nearly. And I came on this date not to help her but to get her back. Mary Beth: Dawson look. You're a nice guy and I like you. Do I like you like you? No. You're a little too narotic for that. Dawson: Okay. So then why did you go out with me? Mary Beth: First I felt sorry for you. I mean you seemed to be still hung up on Jen. And ya know, you seemed nice enough. And my Saturday wasn't exactly action packed. Dawson: Ok. So if it wasn't my feelings for Jen that upset you what was it? Mary Beth? Mary Beth: Do you ever notice how Cliff's eyes sort of smile when he talks to you? Dawson: Oh God you have a crush on Cliff? Mary Beth: It was at that moment that I fully processed that he had absolutely no interest in me. He's too hung up on Jen. Dawson: He is. Mary Beth: She's pretty hung up on him too. Dawson: She is? Mary Beth: Afraid so. Dawson: Move over. Mary Beth: Of course. This doesn't mean we can't help each other out. *CUT TO: In line for the Ferris Wheel* Dawson: You havin a nice time Jen? Jen: Yeah. Yeah great. Dawson: Are you ready? Mary Beth: Yeah let's do it. Jen: Wow looks like we're finally next huh? Mary Beth: Perfect so Cliff why don't you ride with me because we partly chatted all night. Cliff: Uh...but... *CUT TO: Inside Joey's house* Pacey: Thanks for the clothes Jo. Joey: Well don't thank me thank Bodie they're his. Pacey: Ya know Joey...we are on dry land and you never did answer my question. Joey: What question was that? Pacey: Your mid-term grade. Listen I know you're a little embarressed so I'll reveal mine. I got somewhere in the neighborhood of a 32. Joey: Pacey... Pacey: C'mon Joey just toss it out there. Joey: No. Pacey: Okay then let me guess at it...58..38...18... Joey: 98. Pacey: Nine eight? Which one was it a 9 or an 8? Joey: Both of them. Ok? Pacey: Ok. I assume there's a suitable explanation for that story, right Jo? Joey: You want an explanation? Look around me Pacey. Look at what my life is. I mean I'm a border in my sister's house, I share my bedroom with the living room, and my social life consists of a part-time job. And as far as I know there's only 2 ways to make my life better. The way that doesn't involve me waking up and finding this is all a dream involves a college scholarship. And when I apply I better have the grades that don't give them a choice because a scholarship is pretty much my only way out of Capeside. And if I don't get out of her Pacey...well, I'll be a sadder story then I care to imagine. Pacey: I wouldn't worry Jo. You're going to make it outta here. You're going to go to some great school and send me postcards back here. I'll be tending bars and pumping gas. Joey: C'mon Pacey you'll get out too. Pacey: If the circuses hire. Tell you what though...don't bet against that Potter girl. *CUT TO: Carnival.* Dawson: So you havin fun tonight or what? Jen: Yea. Dawson: Is that a yes to the fun or a yes to the what? Jen: The fun. Ohhh great. Dawson: I'm sure it will be fixed in a minute. *CUT TO: Mary Beth and Cliff* Mary Beth: You what I find fascinating? Um is the word flammable and inflammable mean the exact same thing. Isn't that bizarre? *CUT TO: Dawson and Jen* Dawson: So you and Cliff seem pretty together. Jen: Oh I wouldn't exactly say that. Dawson: What would you say? Jen: I would say it's only a date. I would say we're just getting to know each other. I would also say that I don't think I want to talk about this with you anymore. Dawson I know I made a big deal out of remaining friends with you and at the risk of sounding rude I think I should take back my offer. Dawson: What's that supposed to mean? Jen: It means you shouldn't be here. I don't know why you wanted to come here or why I let you come but I really don't see that a smooth transition into friendship is in the cards for us Dawson. Dawson: Well I don't know if you'd have time for me anyways with your busy dating schedule and what not... Jen: You know I would love if we could get off this ferris wheel without insulting each other any further. Dawson: Oh am I insulting you Jen? Jen: Yeah. Dawson: Is that what I'm doing? Because that's not my intent. My intent was to ask for one small clarification. Jen: And what's that? Dawson: When you broke up with me one of the many questions that I asked you was why. Remember that? And do you remember your response? Your very convincing, very heartfelt response? That you needed to be alone. That there were too many men in your life and that you needed time away from them. Jen: Dawson I didn't -- Dawson: And correct me if I'm wrong but Cliff Elliot isn't exactly with the women's class (or something). Jen: It's a date. Alright? It's not like I'm planning our engagement party. Dawson: Okay then why didn't you just tell me the truth? Why didn't you....why didn't you just say what I'm now, much to my dismay and embarressment beginning to realize? That you weren't tired of men you were just tired of me. Jen: That is not true. Dawson that is not true. Dawson: Alright enough. Prove me wrong then. Look at me and tell me I was wrong. That I completely misread the situation. Jen look at me. Jen: Dawson I don't want to do this right now. Alright? Dawson: You asked me two questions awhile ago and I'd like to answer them. First of all, why am I here? For all the obvious reasons Jen, all the cliches about the ex boyfriend who's still hung up on his ex. That doesn't want to say goodbye. Who can't let go. Now why did you allow me to come? Could it be...could it possibly be that your reasons are the same as mine? That you need me just as much as I need you? Jen? Jen: Dawson. Dawson:Okay just...just don't tell me I was wrong. *Dawson is sitting on a bench alone. He sees Joey & Pacey* Dawson: What are you guys doing here? Joey: Just checking out some of the fame of Capeside nightlife. Pacey: Oh uh actually I need to talk to you Dawson. Dawson: Okay. Pacey: In private. Dawson: Alright. *They walk away.* Pacey: How's tonight going for you? Dawson: Put it this way...terribly. You? Pacey: Not so bad actually. Um and that's what I'm here to ask you about. I gotta ask your permission for something. Dawson: Permission? Pacey: Yeah. You know that Joey and I have never particularly liked each other. Right? That's why it seemed like such a bad idea when we got stuck together on that marine biology thing. Funny thing is...it wasn't. And somehow...somewhere not only did I stop disliking her...but I started liking her. Dawson: As a friend. Pacey: At first. Dawson: Okay at first implies that your feelings for Joey are somewhat beyond the friendship stage. Pacey: Thats good because thats exactly what I meant to imply. Dawson: You have the hots for Joey? Pacey what have you been inhaling too many lab chemicals? You and Joey are mortal enemies. Pacey: Hey would you mind keeping your voice down? This isn't exactly public knowledge at this point. Dawson: You're serious? Pacey: Yeah! Dawson: Okay. So you like Joey. What do you need my permission for? Pacey: I don't know how to say this. I know you two have this long tortured subtext together. I just wanted to make sure that if I were to do something about this like kiss her or whatever that I wouldn't be stepping on any toes. Dawson: You're my friend. Joey's my friend. I don't care who she kisses. And if it's you so much the better. I mean, my two best friends...kissing...what could be better than that? Pacey: Great so you're cool with it then? Dawson: Yeah. Pacey: Alright Dawson see ya later. Dawson: No wait I'm not cool with it. Pacey: You're not. Dawson: No. Pacey: So what do we do now? Dawson: Nothing. Nothing. Cause you know what? I am fine with it. Momentary lapse there. I couldn't be more fine with it. Go ahead. Kiss her. You have my blessing. Pacey: You're sure this time? Dawson: Absolutely. Definitely. *CUT TO: Pacey & Joey pulling up to Joey's house* Pacey: Well am I going to have to fail another mid-term or can we do this again sometime? Joey: Well we still have a report to write and I'm pretty sure we're going to spending a lot of time together. Pacey: Actually that's not what I was talking about Joey. Joey: Then what did you mean? Pacey: Well let me put it to you this way... *They kiss. Joey pushes him away.* Joey: Pacey! What the hell was that for? Pacey: I blame myself. We clearly didn't have the desire for that. (I dunno if thats right but..) Joey: Why in the world would...well I guess I know why you would...why would you? Pacey: I had a nice time today. A nice time that exceeded my wildest expectations. I was confused, and surprised....and attracted. You? Joey: Well...confused and surprised. Pacey: Not...it's okay. I can deal with rejection pretty effortlessly. So long as we don't extend this really awkward moment any longer than we have to. Joey: Goodnight Pacey. I had a nice time too today. Pacey: Jo. Joey: Yeah? Pacey: By some slim chance if you would have kissed me back. You would have probably been thinking about someone else, right? *Joey just kinda smiles and turns around.* *CUT TO: Dawson in his room and then he gets up and comes downstairs and the phone is ringing.* Mitch: Let it ring. *Gail laughs* *CUT TO: Video store. Dawson comes in.* Dawson: Pacey! I figured you'd be here. Listen what we talked about before, what you asked me, I changed my mind I don't want you to do it. Pacey: Please you're going to have to refresh my memory so we're on the same page here. Dawson: You know what I'm talking about. Pacey: Joey? You don't want me to kiss Joey? Whoa. You seem a little worked up Dawson. I don't know how to break this to you. Dawson: Break what to me? Pacey: You're a little late. Dawson: You kissed her. Pacey: Oh yeah. Not only that she kissed me back. Right there in the back seat of the Whitter family truck. We played tonsil hockey for about an hour. She invites me in but it was a little late, so I didn't. She's cooking for me tomorrow night. She said she's always wanted to cook for the right man...I guess she's found him. We're thinking about heading up to this cozy little BMB up the coast...spend a little quality time this weekend. Dawson: You're so full of it. Pacey: Yes I am. So are you. You know...it's time you start asking yourself some serious questions Dawson. 'Cause you exhaust way too much time and energy on a girl you call your friend. So you know what? Let's just set the record straight here...who's it gonna be? Is it Jen or is it Joey? Do you like the blond or do you like the brunette? These questions are not going to go away Dawson. It's time you start providing some answers.
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