Dawson's Creek (1998–2003): Season 3, Episode 21 - Show Me Love - full transcript
As Capeside prepares for the Annual Spring Regatta boat race, Dawson and Pacey compete with each other for the winning trophy, only Joey is tired of feeling like the prize. Meanwhile, after many weeks of mixed messages, Gail makes the first move with Mitch. After Jen finally forgives Henry for his one-track mind, he gives Jen the most romantic night of her life with a moonlight picnic atop a building overlooking the bay.
lf you came to discuss me and Pacey,
you're wasting your breath--
Pacey's the last person
l want to talk about, trust me.
l came here to talk about us.
Joey, l want you in my life.
-Pacey?
-That damage has been done.
l came to salvage the one relationship
that l need more than any other. Ours.
How?
Let's rebuild. Let's take a walk.
Let's have a picnic, watch a movie.
After everything that's happened,
how could l possibly...
...climb that ladder
and watch a movie?
l'm not asking you to disregard
what's happened. Let's move forward.
You know what?
All l want to do right now,
Dawson, is paint my wall.
Well, it's a freestanding invitation.
Any time you want.
You know where l live.
Mrs. Leery, you are looking
particularly lovely this tourist season.
ls it just my imagination, or did this
year go by even faster than the last?
Each year gets exponentially shorter.
Which is why we should
be making each day count, right?
-Gale, l can't believe--
-Relax.
We made this arrangement
with Pacey weeks ago.
-Yeah, but in light of what's happened--
-lt's just a boat race...
...one that we could benefit from.
l'm not sure Dawson
will see it that way.
See what what way?
What's the flag?
A month ago, we offered to sponsor
Pacey in the regatta, honey.
We needed publicity.
He wanted a sponsor.
We thought
you'd be doing it together.
With what's happened,
we don't expect you to want to.
l appreciate the concern.
You're more important than the
restaurant. We'll pull out of the race.
You don't have to do that. lf it's
important to the restaurant, it's fine.
l'm not trying to defend Pacey here.
l would just hate to see
you lose your best friend.
l'm fine. All right?
l'll even take the banner to him myself.
lt's for you.
Thanks.
You know, l could have come up
and got this from your parents.
lt's no problem.
Look, Dawson, if you want me
to drop out of this race...
...you're gonna
have to ask me yourself.
Do whatever you want, Pace.
-l'm only doing this to help your mother.
-The way you helped Joey?
You wanna stay angry, stay angry.
lt doesn't matter to me anymore.
l'm glad it's finally directed
at the right person.
Save it, Pacey. You know,
everyone else might buy...
...this chivalrous,
self-deprecating crap. l don't.
-l'm not doing it.
-You have to. lt's good PR.
lt's humiliating.
lf you don't serve pancakes
at the registration table...
...how will people remember
it's being sponsored by the Potter B&B?
-l'll tell them.
-lf you'd rather go home...
...and scrub toilets or make beds or....
That's the last name l expected
to see on Pacey's boat.
That's a good sign.
Are they talking again?
-Hopefully.
-And you?
Did you mend any fences yet?
Well, Dawson came by the other day...
...to see if l wanted
to spend some time with him.
-To which you said?
-l don't know, l just--
lt doesn't feel right, you know?
Dawson and l becoming friends
again while he and Pacey--
Let Dawson and Pacey take care
of Dawson and Pacey.
They're big boys. They'll work it out.
Besides, you saw the banner.
Maybe they already have.
Oh, isn't this thrilling?
The start of a new tradition.
Fashioning the regatta
winners' wreaths...
...has always been my responsibility
for the Women's League since 1 953.
Sharing it with you
young people is very exciting.
Moments like these
l'm convinced l'm straight.
Oh, come, now,
how often do you get a chance...
-...to create a jubilant public display?
-Okay, okay, okay.
Oh, looks like we're not the only ones
creating a public display.
What?
Oh, my God. Could this possibly
be more embarrassing?
-How long can he last?
-How long's he been doing this?
For a week. He stood outside
our window for over an hour yesterday.
-ln the rain.
-What unspeakable crime...
-...is he asking forgiveness for?
-l defended Henry to Grams...
...saying that he wasn't a typical
teenage boy with a one-track mind.
-And?
-Typical teenage boy, one-track mind.
l don't know what you expect.
All healthy, normal boys
want the same thing.
-Okay, what are you getting at?
-My point is...
...to err is human, to forgive, divine.
Hasn't he paid enough penance?
Dawson, how do you
remember our dad has a boat?
-l don't remember our dad has a boat.
-ls he using it this weekend?
Considering that he takes
it out about once or twice a year...
...Memorial Day and Labour Day,
l would guess the answer is no.
Perfect. So you think l can borrow it?
No, l don't think
that's a very good idea.
-Why not?
-Because pieces of the last boat...
...you borrowed are still
floating around the creek.
Look, l really need a sailboat.
Okay, l've entered the regatta.
-lsn't Pacey racing?
-Yeah.
So don't you think pistols at dawn...
...would be a more suitable way
to settle this thing?
What's the problem
with Dawson seizing the day?
-Okay? Pacey most certainly did.
-lt's not about Pacey. lt's about Joey.
l've spent the last two months
lying on my bed, staring at walls.
lt's no wonder Joey
got away from me.
This is my chance to actually
show her how much l care.
-You gotta help me.
-lt's not right.
No, Jack, you know what?
l'll tell you what's not right.
Watching the person you love
throw everything away...
...so they can be with someone else,
listening to them lie to your face.
That's not right. So if you're not
gonna help Dawson, l will.
All right.
-Hey.
-Hey.
Would you like to sample
a homemade Potter B&B hotcake?
Yes, ma'am, l believe l would.
Thank you.
-Thank you, Dawson.
-You heard already.
l had my doubts as to whether or not
things would get better...
...but when l saw your banner
on Pacey's boat...
-...l just felt this huge sense of relief.
-That's what you're thanking me for?
-Yeah.
-l thought Bessie might have told you.
-Told me what?
-l'm entering the boat race.
The sailboat race?
-Well, who's your sponsor?
-You are.
-What?
-l'm being sponsored by the Potter B&B.
-Dawson, we can't afford the entry fee.
-That's been taken care of.
Your sister was pretty
psyched about the idea.
l'm sure she was.
Joey, a victory,
however slim my chances might be...
...guarantees the cover of the tourist
brochure. You'd be booked all season.
l really don't think
this is a good idea.
lt's not what you think. All right?
All l want to do is help.
lf l needed help,
you'd be there for me, right?
-Dawson--
-Of course you would.
So sign me up and wish me luck.
Before you get mad at me--
You're 300 pancakes and one
sponsored sailboat too late for that.
He begged to enter the race.
Are we in the position
to turn down free advertising?
lt's not free. Dawson
may have put down the cash...
-...but you're obligating me--
-What?
-To appreciate his friendship?
-This isn't about friendship.
Dawson wants to beat Pacey.
Well, if two boys want
to compete on our behalf...
-...l say let them race.
-This was supposed to stop.
l mean, we broke it off,
and it was all just supposed to stop.
What did you expect, Jo?
That you would end things with Pace...
...and things would just go back
to the way they were?
lt's the hardest part
about being an adult, sis.
Your actions have consequences,
forcing life to move forward.
Why do you think
they call it ''growing up''?
Since you're such an expert grownup,
do you have any advice?
Accept the consequences and
do something to make things better.
Come in.
l hope you don't mind.
Jack let me in.
No. So is Dawson still downstairs with
him going over Sailing for Dummies?
Actually, they're heading out
to get some hands-on experience.
Looks like you and Pacey
will have some competition.
Yeah, but that's not why l came here.
l got some really good news.
That scholarship to Raleigh...
...it came through.
-Will, that's fantastic.
-lt's amazing, isn't it?
l finally caught a break.
You don't have to worry
about your dad anymore.
Yeah, but Pacey...
...l'm kind of worried about him.
Yeah, well, Pacey and Joey
brought this situation on themselves.
What, because they developed
feelings for each other...
...and had the guts
to do something about it?
ls that the way you see this, Will?
-We were all friends.
-They didn't set out to hurt you.
Yeah, well, once upon a time,
l didn't set out to hurt Pacey either...
...but he offered me no forgiveness...
...and our relationship came
to an earth-shattering halt.
Things will never be
the way they were.
lf you can't let go of all this anger,
Andie, they probably never will.
And instead of you being this
warm-hearted, cheerful person...
...that l met on spring break...
...you'll end up being the kind
of person that l feel sorry for.
And l know you're better than that.
Watch out! Watch out!
-Dawson! God!
-You okay? You all right?
So that doesn't happen,
tie the rope to the thing.
-What's ''the thing''?
-The metal thing.
Yeah, that helps, Popeye.
lt's called the aft winch...
...and if you don't tighten
that jib sheet and secure your tiller...
...it's not gonna be pretty.
Okay, l got the tiller.
You get the jib sheet, all right?
All right, all right, all right. Check.
-Where the hell's the jib sheet?
-You're standing on it.
Maybe l should just go back to helping
Grams. l might live a little longer.
-What are you doing?
-Well, trying to get out on the water...
...before the fireworks start.
lt looks like you guys
could use a little help.
Well, Dad, everyone who knows what
they're doing is in the race already.
-Not everyone.
-Or they're sponsoring a boat.
The restaurant is sponsoring Pacey.
l, on the other hand, am still available.
The last thing l wanna do is
divide the Leery household even more.
Any worthwhile relationship has to
endure some conflict, don't you think?
lf you're saying you wanna lend a hand,
we would be happy to accept.
Sure.
Pacey, this wasn't my idea. l didn't ask
him to do it, but you know Dawson.
Once he gets something in his mind--
l'm sorry.
lf it wasn't your idea,
why are you apologising?
Because you're obviously upset.
l'm upset because
we haven't spoken in two weeks...
...and when we do,
the first words out of your mouth...
...as per usual, are about Dawson.
Well, this conversation
is about to get harder, Pacey.
You want me to drop out too.
Wow. Dawson couldn't have
scripted this one any better, could he?
-What do you mean?
-Don't you get it?
No matter what l do, he wins.
lf l drop out, he wins.
lf l stay in, l'm forced into
direct competition with the guy.
And if l actually win,
l don't beat him, l beat you.
So guess who really wins there.
Well--
Maybe you could talk to him.
Try to work it out.
We tried that.
He doesn't wanna talk to me...
...and when he does,
it's not entirely civil.
Could you try again, Pacey? Please.
Yeah, if that's what you want.
lf that's all that you want.
That's all that l want.
Okay.
Okay, that's what l'll do.
-Thank you, Pacey.
-Yeah.
Hey, Potter...
...it was nice talking to you.
You too.
Somebody will be with you shortly
to take your drink orders.
Enjoy your evening.
A few hours ago,
Henry was cute and endearing.
Now he's getting into
annoying and psychotic.
l'm sorry. l didn't think
he would last this long.
Honey, this is our busiest weekend.
He's distracting customers.
He's blocking the view.
Go talk to him. Throw a net over him.
Get him away from my restaurant.
l've already accepted your apology.
l don't understand why
you're making me come to the roof.
l wanna show you something.
You promise to drop
that whole sign thing, right?
-l promise.
-Yeah, well, l hope so...
...because you were rapidly
approaching the point where l--
Henry.
Oh, my God. You did all this?
Well, the town organised the festivities.
l just did the roof part.
Why?
For you.
l want you to know
how sorry l really am.
l know. You just--
l told you...
...but l wanna show you too.
l can do more than just talk.
l know that you can.
You can listen too,
which is why l got so upset.
-Because l stopped hearing you.
-Yeah.
l promise that will
never happen again.
l'm-- l'm glad that we didn't
rush into having sex.
Really?
Well, l'd be lying if l told you
l didn't think about it...
...pretty much every time
l breathe in or out.
l can't tell you that l'm gonna
stop wanting you so badly...
...that l get a little crazy sometimes...
...but l don't want to be like
every other guy in your life, Jen.
l want everything we do to be new,
something you've never done before.
l have definitely never
had a picnic on a roof before.
From now on, l'm going
to do everything in my power...
...to be the most original person
in your life.
Henry Parker, you already are.
What are you trying to prove?
l'm just trying to help Joey.
''Just trying to....''
Look, man, why don't you
just take a swing at me.
l mean, honestly, just take a poke.
Get it over with. Save us both
a lot of time and trouble.
-lt wouldn't involve our friends.
-Or family.
Do you think that indulging yourself...
...in some James Dean,
''Greased Lightning'' fantasy...
...that you're gonna prove
you're a better man than l am?
l don't have to prove that. You made
that clear when you moved in on Joey.
For the very last time, Dawson...
...l made a mistake.
l thought you would understand
someone falling for Joey Potter.
Are you delusional enough to believe
you have something real with Joey?
lf l do, it's because
of her own free will.
Do you really think
a couple confused weeks...
...means anything compared
to the lifetime we've had?
And do you actually think...
...that you could hold on
to that beautiful woman...
-...with a selfish ultimatum?
-Answer my question.
Do you think you can
compete with history?
Some history. Fifteen years of watching
PG movies in your bedroom...
...a year and a half
of pretending to be grown up...
...only to drop each other
at the first crisis?
That's your history? Come on, man.
You call this woman your soul mate?
Yes, l do, and you knew that.
And you went after her anyway.
-After you rejected her.
-She was vulnerable. Perfect for you.
Because you're only interested in girls
you can save or screw, right, Pace?
You're up early.
l see l'm not the only one dressed
in what she was wearing last night.
l know. l know.
l'm sorry, l should have called...
...but l figured that you'd be
in bed asleep.
You figured wrong. l was moments
away from calling Sheriff Witter.
Grams, l was fine. l was with Henry.
You spent the night with Henry?
Yeah, on the roof of the restaurant.
God, it was so beautiful.
The boats were all lit up on the water...
...and the whole town was down below
applauding for the fireworks...
...but it felt like it was for us.
And he had a blanket
and a picnic and--
Well, not much of a picnic, actually.
lt was two Lunchables...
...but it's the thought that counts.
Grams, l'm sorry.
We just lost track of time.
ls that the fashionable euphemism
bandied about on MTV these days?
-'' Losing track of time''?
-l thought that you'd be happy.
lt was your advice that compelled me
to move forward with Henry.
lt was not my advice
to sleep with the boy.
You don't know
what you're talking about.
To see you slip back into your
old lifestyle like you never left it.
l expected more of you, Jennifer.
Well, you know what?
l expected more of you too.
Believe it or not, l have changed,
and it hasn't been easy...
...considering that the one person
l count on the most can't even see it.
l can't believe you're helping him race.
Well, it's a boat race, right?
Not Ben-Hur.
Besides, one way or another,
this is a fight that's gonna happen...
...and l, for one, am proud of Dawson
for sticking up for himself.
Well, l'm not against fighting
for what you want...
...but shouldn't we teach Dawson...
...that you fight with your mind,
with words?
Well, yeah, but....
Well, sometimes...
...two people have been through so
much and had so many conversations...
...that the only way to really
make it clear is action.
Obviously, Dawson has more
guts than either one of us.
-What are you talking about?
-Just what l thought...
...might have been going on
around here lately...
...between you and me.
Okay. Well, l'd stick around
and talk about this some more...
...but that doesn't really seem
to be very effective, now, does it?
Welcome to Capeside's regatta.
It's 1 0 seconds before the start.
The boats are manoeuvring
into position. And they're off.
As the leaders enter the pivotal turn,
it looks like True Love is out front...
...but Carpe Diem, in a bold move here,
they are gaining ground.
All right, now, Dawson, when we get
up here, we gotta give him buoy room.
All right, two lengths at the mark.
-What the hell are these guys doing?
-l don't know.
Hey! Hey, give us room!
True Love and Carpe Diem
are neck and neck.
They're fighting for the finish.
Carpe Diem is not giving ground.
Carpe Diem is not acknowledging...
...True Love 's request
for sea room at the mark.
lf one of these boats doesn't veer off,
we're gonna have a collision.
They're heading for the same spot.
Hey, we got the right of way!
-You have to back off.
-l'm not getting out of his way.
-Two lengths--
-l'm not getting out of his way!
-Come on!
-Get off our line!
-Move off!
-You're gonna run him into the dock.
-Dawson, come on.
-Give us room!
-Oh, my God.
-Damn.
True Love, with the right of way,
changes course to av oid a collision.
Carpe Diem does cross the line first.
-Oh, boy, there's gonna be a protest.
-We did it.
Carpe Diem, they didn't back off at all.
l'm sure that's a disqualification.
Mischief is approaching
to finish second...
...and unfortunately, True Love,
they'll finish a distant fifth.
-We won.
-No, you didn't, Dawson. You lost.
lf you knew sailing,
you'd know that you got disqualified.
-For nearly killing me!
-Disqualified?
-l got more words for what you are.
-Let's not forget who started this.
Stop. The both of you, stop this.
l'm not some damn trophy.
No, Jo. Let's not forget
who started this, okay?
Let's not forget who pushed me
towards Joey in the first place.
-Pushed you?
-Yes! lt was you!
Because l didn't want to get hurt again!
l had feelings for her! l still loved her.
l still love her.
l hate this. l hate all of this.
God, l hate you for kissing me...
...and forcing me to figure out
what it all means, Pacey.
l hate you, Dawson,
for forcing me to make a choice...
...between our friendship and
what l might've had with him.
And l hate myself. l wish we could
go back to the way it was.
l wish l could take it all back,
but l can't.
Nothing is worth going through all this.
No one person is worth this.
Neither one of you
and especially not me.
Are you happy now?
l'm glad he kissed you.
Well, that makes one of us.
l'm glad because it forced me to deal
with the notion of losing you, Joey...
...and l can't.
l can't lose you.
Not now, not ever.
Dawson, l'm no good for you.
l mean, look at the way
you behaved today.
l behaved the way l did
because l was threatened.
-What are you talking about?
-Honestly...
...l'm trying to be
the kind of guy you want.
What kind of a guy is that?
Well, you went for a guy who beat up
a bully and bought you a wall.
-That's not you.
-No.
No, it's not, Joey, but l--
l'm just trying to show you how much
l want you, instead of just telling you.
You don't want me, Dawson.
You said it yourself.
You just don't want to lose me.
Of course l don't want
to lose you, Joey.
l want you more than l ever have.
lf you really felt that way about me...
...you would realise
the last thing l need...
...is another person with
romantic intentions for me.
Okay. What do you need?
Jo, what do you need? l will do
anything. l'm willing to do anything.
l need a friend.
Someone who will be there
for me without any agenda.
The person that you used to be.
Then l'll be there for you.
Let me prove it to you.
Let me show you.
Joey?
Jo--
Train 54 to New Raleigh
now departing on track 1 0.
-That's you, man.
-Yeah.
-Well, be safe, brother.
-l'll do my best.
So any advice?
Yeah, avoid public nudity,
stay off drugs...
...try not to murder anybody,
the obvious stuff. And one last thing:
Don't sleep with your teachers.
Believe me, it never works out
as well as you think.
Witter words of wisdom. Priceless.
Here's some for you.
-Don't give up.
-Give up?
On true love.
lt always wins in the end.
Hey, be good, man.
You might not respect me
or the decisions l've made...
...but the least that you can do
is respect my privacy.
l just wanted to bring you this.
Why are you giving this to me?
l've been doing
a great deal of reflection...
...looking through
old photographs...
...and l came across this dress
packed away in a box.
lt was packed away
for a reason. Not my style.
l know. l....
Just looking at it reminds me
how much you've grown up.
When you first came here to live,
you were still a child.
-And now?
-Now you know more.
You've become a beautiful,
poised, confident...
...mature young woman
who isn't afraid to risk her heart.
l think you finally believe,
after all this time...
...that you really do
deserve to be loved.
What are you saying?
l've seen the affection
you have for Henry...
...and the affection he has for you.
-Grams--
-And l'm not so old...
...that l don't remember how
truly difficult it is to wait...
...when you find someone
who gives you the love you deserve.
-Grams--
-And l know you think you know...
...all about the birds and the bees,
but what l want to talk to you about...
...is not only the joy of sex
but the responsibility of birth control.
Grams, Henry and l didn't have sex.
Okay?
l mean, we literally slept together...
...but we didn't have sex.
Oh, you don't know how glad
l am to hear you say that.
Now that you know
what really happened...
...do you still mean
the stuff you just said?
Every word of it.
l thought there was
a private party tonight.
There is. Ours.
-What's going on?
-l thought about what you said...
...about what's been happening
around here lately...
...and l decided that we should have
dinner and figure a few things out.
But what about business?
Our customers?
This is an important weekend for us.
You're more important.
You always were.
You always will be.
Aren't you gonna say something?
l was just trying to find the words.
Hey.
-Hey.
-You thought l was Dawson?
-No.
-Maybe the better question would be...
...did you want me to be Dawson?
l'm sorry.
l take that back.
-Well, the lease is gonna be up soon.
-l'd renew it again if you wanted me to.
Oh, l don't know, Pacey.
l mean, l don't want to give it up.
lt's just that l don't really
feel like l'm ready to--
Paint?
Yeah.
l gotta be honest with you, Jo.
l really thought after
the way he behaved today...
...that you'd love him less,
but you don't, do you?
lf anything, you just love him more.
Pacey.
Please don't make this
harder than it is.
Okay.
l just gotta ask one more question...
...and then l'm gonna stop making
this hard on both of us, l swear.
lf it weren't for Dawson...
...could you ever love me like that?
Like what?
Like a soul mate.
Pacey, please don't
make me do this.
Don't make me choose.
l really think the best thing is...
...is just to take a couple
steps back and--
Yeah.
Look, Jo...
...l'll renew the lease on the wall
first thing tomorrow.
-Okay.
-And l understand.
l do. l understand.
There are no ultimatums here.
-l have something l need to tell you.
-l already know you hate me, Andie.
Hey, l just don't think
l can hear it tonight.
Okay, could you just stop?
l need to say something.
Look, l don't hate you. Okay?
l mean, l've felt hurt and betrayed...
...and it would be really, really easy
to turn all that anger into hate.
l don't want to carry
around that burden, okay?
That's not the person that l want to be.
lt's not the person that l am.
So l don't hate you.
Thank you, Andie.
You know, '' hate'' is a pretty
strong word, Pacey.
So is '' love.''
-Does the invitation still stand?
-Yeah. Yeah, of course.
E. T.?
After everything that's happened,
this is what you rented?
l thought it was time
to see it again.
You always said this movie
was sad and depressing.
l feel like watching something with an
ending l know like the back of my hand.
You mean when E.T. turns to Elliot
and says, '' l'll be right here''?
Right now those are some of the
most comforting words in the world.
you're wasting your breath--
Pacey's the last person
l want to talk about, trust me.
l came here to talk about us.
Joey, l want you in my life.
-Pacey?
-That damage has been done.
l came to salvage the one relationship
that l need more than any other. Ours.
How?
Let's rebuild. Let's take a walk.
Let's have a picnic, watch a movie.
After everything that's happened,
how could l possibly...
...climb that ladder
and watch a movie?
l'm not asking you to disregard
what's happened. Let's move forward.
You know what?
All l want to do right now,
Dawson, is paint my wall.
Well, it's a freestanding invitation.
Any time you want.
You know where l live.
Mrs. Leery, you are looking
particularly lovely this tourist season.
ls it just my imagination, or did this
year go by even faster than the last?
Each year gets exponentially shorter.
Which is why we should
be making each day count, right?
-Gale, l can't believe--
-Relax.
We made this arrangement
with Pacey weeks ago.
-Yeah, but in light of what's happened--
-lt's just a boat race...
...one that we could benefit from.
l'm not sure Dawson
will see it that way.
See what what way?
What's the flag?
A month ago, we offered to sponsor
Pacey in the regatta, honey.
We needed publicity.
He wanted a sponsor.
We thought
you'd be doing it together.
With what's happened,
we don't expect you to want to.
l appreciate the concern.
You're more important than the
restaurant. We'll pull out of the race.
You don't have to do that. lf it's
important to the restaurant, it's fine.
l'm not trying to defend Pacey here.
l would just hate to see
you lose your best friend.
l'm fine. All right?
l'll even take the banner to him myself.
lt's for you.
Thanks.
You know, l could have come up
and got this from your parents.
lt's no problem.
Look, Dawson, if you want me
to drop out of this race...
...you're gonna
have to ask me yourself.
Do whatever you want, Pace.
-l'm only doing this to help your mother.
-The way you helped Joey?
You wanna stay angry, stay angry.
lt doesn't matter to me anymore.
l'm glad it's finally directed
at the right person.
Save it, Pacey. You know,
everyone else might buy...
...this chivalrous,
self-deprecating crap. l don't.
-l'm not doing it.
-You have to. lt's good PR.
lt's humiliating.
lf you don't serve pancakes
at the registration table...
...how will people remember
it's being sponsored by the Potter B&B?
-l'll tell them.
-lf you'd rather go home...
...and scrub toilets or make beds or....
That's the last name l expected
to see on Pacey's boat.
That's a good sign.
Are they talking again?
-Hopefully.
-And you?
Did you mend any fences yet?
Well, Dawson came by the other day...
...to see if l wanted
to spend some time with him.
-To which you said?
-l don't know, l just--
lt doesn't feel right, you know?
Dawson and l becoming friends
again while he and Pacey--
Let Dawson and Pacey take care
of Dawson and Pacey.
They're big boys. They'll work it out.
Besides, you saw the banner.
Maybe they already have.
Oh, isn't this thrilling?
The start of a new tradition.
Fashioning the regatta
winners' wreaths...
...has always been my responsibility
for the Women's League since 1 953.
Sharing it with you
young people is very exciting.
Moments like these
l'm convinced l'm straight.
Oh, come, now,
how often do you get a chance...
-...to create a jubilant public display?
-Okay, okay, okay.
Oh, looks like we're not the only ones
creating a public display.
What?
Oh, my God. Could this possibly
be more embarrassing?
-How long can he last?
-How long's he been doing this?
For a week. He stood outside
our window for over an hour yesterday.
-ln the rain.
-What unspeakable crime...
-...is he asking forgiveness for?
-l defended Henry to Grams...
...saying that he wasn't a typical
teenage boy with a one-track mind.
-And?
-Typical teenage boy, one-track mind.
l don't know what you expect.
All healthy, normal boys
want the same thing.
-Okay, what are you getting at?
-My point is...
...to err is human, to forgive, divine.
Hasn't he paid enough penance?
Dawson, how do you
remember our dad has a boat?
-l don't remember our dad has a boat.
-ls he using it this weekend?
Considering that he takes
it out about once or twice a year...
...Memorial Day and Labour Day,
l would guess the answer is no.
Perfect. So you think l can borrow it?
No, l don't think
that's a very good idea.
-Why not?
-Because pieces of the last boat...
...you borrowed are still
floating around the creek.
Look, l really need a sailboat.
Okay, l've entered the regatta.
-lsn't Pacey racing?
-Yeah.
So don't you think pistols at dawn...
...would be a more suitable way
to settle this thing?
What's the problem
with Dawson seizing the day?
-Okay? Pacey most certainly did.
-lt's not about Pacey. lt's about Joey.
l've spent the last two months
lying on my bed, staring at walls.
lt's no wonder Joey
got away from me.
This is my chance to actually
show her how much l care.
-You gotta help me.
-lt's not right.
No, Jack, you know what?
l'll tell you what's not right.
Watching the person you love
throw everything away...
...so they can be with someone else,
listening to them lie to your face.
That's not right. So if you're not
gonna help Dawson, l will.
All right.
-Hey.
-Hey.
Would you like to sample
a homemade Potter B&B hotcake?
Yes, ma'am, l believe l would.
Thank you.
-Thank you, Dawson.
-You heard already.
l had my doubts as to whether or not
things would get better...
...but when l saw your banner
on Pacey's boat...
-...l just felt this huge sense of relief.
-That's what you're thanking me for?
-Yeah.
-l thought Bessie might have told you.
-Told me what?
-l'm entering the boat race.
The sailboat race?
-Well, who's your sponsor?
-You are.
-What?
-l'm being sponsored by the Potter B&B.
-Dawson, we can't afford the entry fee.
-That's been taken care of.
Your sister was pretty
psyched about the idea.
l'm sure she was.
Joey, a victory,
however slim my chances might be...
...guarantees the cover of the tourist
brochure. You'd be booked all season.
l really don't think
this is a good idea.
lt's not what you think. All right?
All l want to do is help.
lf l needed help,
you'd be there for me, right?
-Dawson--
-Of course you would.
So sign me up and wish me luck.
Before you get mad at me--
You're 300 pancakes and one
sponsored sailboat too late for that.
He begged to enter the race.
Are we in the position
to turn down free advertising?
lt's not free. Dawson
may have put down the cash...
-...but you're obligating me--
-What?
-To appreciate his friendship?
-This isn't about friendship.
Dawson wants to beat Pacey.
Well, if two boys want
to compete on our behalf...
-...l say let them race.
-This was supposed to stop.
l mean, we broke it off,
and it was all just supposed to stop.
What did you expect, Jo?
That you would end things with Pace...
...and things would just go back
to the way they were?
lt's the hardest part
about being an adult, sis.
Your actions have consequences,
forcing life to move forward.
Why do you think
they call it ''growing up''?
Since you're such an expert grownup,
do you have any advice?
Accept the consequences and
do something to make things better.
Come in.
l hope you don't mind.
Jack let me in.
No. So is Dawson still downstairs with
him going over Sailing for Dummies?
Actually, they're heading out
to get some hands-on experience.
Looks like you and Pacey
will have some competition.
Yeah, but that's not why l came here.
l got some really good news.
That scholarship to Raleigh...
...it came through.
-Will, that's fantastic.
-lt's amazing, isn't it?
l finally caught a break.
You don't have to worry
about your dad anymore.
Yeah, but Pacey...
...l'm kind of worried about him.
Yeah, well, Pacey and Joey
brought this situation on themselves.
What, because they developed
feelings for each other...
...and had the guts
to do something about it?
ls that the way you see this, Will?
-We were all friends.
-They didn't set out to hurt you.
Yeah, well, once upon a time,
l didn't set out to hurt Pacey either...
...but he offered me no forgiveness...
...and our relationship came
to an earth-shattering halt.
Things will never be
the way they were.
lf you can't let go of all this anger,
Andie, they probably never will.
And instead of you being this
warm-hearted, cheerful person...
...that l met on spring break...
...you'll end up being the kind
of person that l feel sorry for.
And l know you're better than that.
Watch out! Watch out!
-Dawson! God!
-You okay? You all right?
So that doesn't happen,
tie the rope to the thing.
-What's ''the thing''?
-The metal thing.
Yeah, that helps, Popeye.
lt's called the aft winch...
...and if you don't tighten
that jib sheet and secure your tiller...
...it's not gonna be pretty.
Okay, l got the tiller.
You get the jib sheet, all right?
All right, all right, all right. Check.
-Where the hell's the jib sheet?
-You're standing on it.
Maybe l should just go back to helping
Grams. l might live a little longer.
-What are you doing?
-Well, trying to get out on the water...
...before the fireworks start.
lt looks like you guys
could use a little help.
Well, Dad, everyone who knows what
they're doing is in the race already.
-Not everyone.
-Or they're sponsoring a boat.
The restaurant is sponsoring Pacey.
l, on the other hand, am still available.
The last thing l wanna do is
divide the Leery household even more.
Any worthwhile relationship has to
endure some conflict, don't you think?
lf you're saying you wanna lend a hand,
we would be happy to accept.
Sure.
Pacey, this wasn't my idea. l didn't ask
him to do it, but you know Dawson.
Once he gets something in his mind--
l'm sorry.
lf it wasn't your idea,
why are you apologising?
Because you're obviously upset.
l'm upset because
we haven't spoken in two weeks...
...and when we do,
the first words out of your mouth...
...as per usual, are about Dawson.
Well, this conversation
is about to get harder, Pacey.
You want me to drop out too.
Wow. Dawson couldn't have
scripted this one any better, could he?
-What do you mean?
-Don't you get it?
No matter what l do, he wins.
lf l drop out, he wins.
lf l stay in, l'm forced into
direct competition with the guy.
And if l actually win,
l don't beat him, l beat you.
So guess who really wins there.
Well--
Maybe you could talk to him.
Try to work it out.
We tried that.
He doesn't wanna talk to me...
...and when he does,
it's not entirely civil.
Could you try again, Pacey? Please.
Yeah, if that's what you want.
lf that's all that you want.
That's all that l want.
Okay.
Okay, that's what l'll do.
-Thank you, Pacey.
-Yeah.
Hey, Potter...
...it was nice talking to you.
You too.
Somebody will be with you shortly
to take your drink orders.
Enjoy your evening.
A few hours ago,
Henry was cute and endearing.
Now he's getting into
annoying and psychotic.
l'm sorry. l didn't think
he would last this long.
Honey, this is our busiest weekend.
He's distracting customers.
He's blocking the view.
Go talk to him. Throw a net over him.
Get him away from my restaurant.
l've already accepted your apology.
l don't understand why
you're making me come to the roof.
l wanna show you something.
You promise to drop
that whole sign thing, right?
-l promise.
-Yeah, well, l hope so...
...because you were rapidly
approaching the point where l--
Henry.
Oh, my God. You did all this?
Well, the town organised the festivities.
l just did the roof part.
Why?
For you.
l want you to know
how sorry l really am.
l know. You just--
l told you...
...but l wanna show you too.
l can do more than just talk.
l know that you can.
You can listen too,
which is why l got so upset.
-Because l stopped hearing you.
-Yeah.
l promise that will
never happen again.
l'm-- l'm glad that we didn't
rush into having sex.
Really?
Well, l'd be lying if l told you
l didn't think about it...
...pretty much every time
l breathe in or out.
l can't tell you that l'm gonna
stop wanting you so badly...
...that l get a little crazy sometimes...
...but l don't want to be like
every other guy in your life, Jen.
l want everything we do to be new,
something you've never done before.
l have definitely never
had a picnic on a roof before.
From now on, l'm going
to do everything in my power...
...to be the most original person
in your life.
Henry Parker, you already are.
What are you trying to prove?
l'm just trying to help Joey.
''Just trying to....''
Look, man, why don't you
just take a swing at me.
l mean, honestly, just take a poke.
Get it over with. Save us both
a lot of time and trouble.
-lt wouldn't involve our friends.
-Or family.
Do you think that indulging yourself...
...in some James Dean,
''Greased Lightning'' fantasy...
...that you're gonna prove
you're a better man than l am?
l don't have to prove that. You made
that clear when you moved in on Joey.
For the very last time, Dawson...
...l made a mistake.
l thought you would understand
someone falling for Joey Potter.
Are you delusional enough to believe
you have something real with Joey?
lf l do, it's because
of her own free will.
Do you really think
a couple confused weeks...
...means anything compared
to the lifetime we've had?
And do you actually think...
...that you could hold on
to that beautiful woman...
-...with a selfish ultimatum?
-Answer my question.
Do you think you can
compete with history?
Some history. Fifteen years of watching
PG movies in your bedroom...
...a year and a half
of pretending to be grown up...
...only to drop each other
at the first crisis?
That's your history? Come on, man.
You call this woman your soul mate?
Yes, l do, and you knew that.
And you went after her anyway.
-After you rejected her.
-She was vulnerable. Perfect for you.
Because you're only interested in girls
you can save or screw, right, Pace?
You're up early.
l see l'm not the only one dressed
in what she was wearing last night.
l know. l know.
l'm sorry, l should have called...
...but l figured that you'd be
in bed asleep.
You figured wrong. l was moments
away from calling Sheriff Witter.
Grams, l was fine. l was with Henry.
You spent the night with Henry?
Yeah, on the roof of the restaurant.
God, it was so beautiful.
The boats were all lit up on the water...
...and the whole town was down below
applauding for the fireworks...
...but it felt like it was for us.
And he had a blanket
and a picnic and--
Well, not much of a picnic, actually.
lt was two Lunchables...
...but it's the thought that counts.
Grams, l'm sorry.
We just lost track of time.
ls that the fashionable euphemism
bandied about on MTV these days?
-'' Losing track of time''?
-l thought that you'd be happy.
lt was your advice that compelled me
to move forward with Henry.
lt was not my advice
to sleep with the boy.
You don't know
what you're talking about.
To see you slip back into your
old lifestyle like you never left it.
l expected more of you, Jennifer.
Well, you know what?
l expected more of you too.
Believe it or not, l have changed,
and it hasn't been easy...
...considering that the one person
l count on the most can't even see it.
l can't believe you're helping him race.
Well, it's a boat race, right?
Not Ben-Hur.
Besides, one way or another,
this is a fight that's gonna happen...
...and l, for one, am proud of Dawson
for sticking up for himself.
Well, l'm not against fighting
for what you want...
...but shouldn't we teach Dawson...
...that you fight with your mind,
with words?
Well, yeah, but....
Well, sometimes...
...two people have been through so
much and had so many conversations...
...that the only way to really
make it clear is action.
Obviously, Dawson has more
guts than either one of us.
-What are you talking about?
-Just what l thought...
...might have been going on
around here lately...
...between you and me.
Okay. Well, l'd stick around
and talk about this some more...
...but that doesn't really seem
to be very effective, now, does it?
Welcome to Capeside's regatta.
It's 1 0 seconds before the start.
The boats are manoeuvring
into position. And they're off.
As the leaders enter the pivotal turn,
it looks like True Love is out front...
...but Carpe Diem, in a bold move here,
they are gaining ground.
All right, now, Dawson, when we get
up here, we gotta give him buoy room.
All right, two lengths at the mark.
-What the hell are these guys doing?
-l don't know.
Hey! Hey, give us room!
True Love and Carpe Diem
are neck and neck.
They're fighting for the finish.
Carpe Diem is not giving ground.
Carpe Diem is not acknowledging...
...True Love 's request
for sea room at the mark.
lf one of these boats doesn't veer off,
we're gonna have a collision.
They're heading for the same spot.
Hey, we got the right of way!
-You have to back off.
-l'm not getting out of his way.
-Two lengths--
-l'm not getting out of his way!
-Come on!
-Get off our line!
-Move off!
-You're gonna run him into the dock.
-Dawson, come on.
-Give us room!
-Oh, my God.
-Damn.
True Love, with the right of way,
changes course to av oid a collision.
Carpe Diem does cross the line first.
-Oh, boy, there's gonna be a protest.
-We did it.
Carpe Diem, they didn't back off at all.
l'm sure that's a disqualification.
Mischief is approaching
to finish second...
...and unfortunately, True Love,
they'll finish a distant fifth.
-We won.
-No, you didn't, Dawson. You lost.
lf you knew sailing,
you'd know that you got disqualified.
-For nearly killing me!
-Disqualified?
-l got more words for what you are.
-Let's not forget who started this.
Stop. The both of you, stop this.
l'm not some damn trophy.
No, Jo. Let's not forget
who started this, okay?
Let's not forget who pushed me
towards Joey in the first place.
-Pushed you?
-Yes! lt was you!
Because l didn't want to get hurt again!
l had feelings for her! l still loved her.
l still love her.
l hate this. l hate all of this.
God, l hate you for kissing me...
...and forcing me to figure out
what it all means, Pacey.
l hate you, Dawson,
for forcing me to make a choice...
...between our friendship and
what l might've had with him.
And l hate myself. l wish we could
go back to the way it was.
l wish l could take it all back,
but l can't.
Nothing is worth going through all this.
No one person is worth this.
Neither one of you
and especially not me.
Are you happy now?
l'm glad he kissed you.
Well, that makes one of us.
l'm glad because it forced me to deal
with the notion of losing you, Joey...
...and l can't.
l can't lose you.
Not now, not ever.
Dawson, l'm no good for you.
l mean, look at the way
you behaved today.
l behaved the way l did
because l was threatened.
-What are you talking about?
-Honestly...
...l'm trying to be
the kind of guy you want.
What kind of a guy is that?
Well, you went for a guy who beat up
a bully and bought you a wall.
-That's not you.
-No.
No, it's not, Joey, but l--
l'm just trying to show you how much
l want you, instead of just telling you.
You don't want me, Dawson.
You said it yourself.
You just don't want to lose me.
Of course l don't want
to lose you, Joey.
l want you more than l ever have.
lf you really felt that way about me...
...you would realise
the last thing l need...
...is another person with
romantic intentions for me.
Okay. What do you need?
Jo, what do you need? l will do
anything. l'm willing to do anything.
l need a friend.
Someone who will be there
for me without any agenda.
The person that you used to be.
Then l'll be there for you.
Let me prove it to you.
Let me show you.
Joey?
Jo--
Train 54 to New Raleigh
now departing on track 1 0.
-That's you, man.
-Yeah.
-Well, be safe, brother.
-l'll do my best.
So any advice?
Yeah, avoid public nudity,
stay off drugs...
...try not to murder anybody,
the obvious stuff. And one last thing:
Don't sleep with your teachers.
Believe me, it never works out
as well as you think.
Witter words of wisdom. Priceless.
Here's some for you.
-Don't give up.
-Give up?
On true love.
lt always wins in the end.
Hey, be good, man.
You might not respect me
or the decisions l've made...
...but the least that you can do
is respect my privacy.
l just wanted to bring you this.
Why are you giving this to me?
l've been doing
a great deal of reflection...
...looking through
old photographs...
...and l came across this dress
packed away in a box.
lt was packed away
for a reason. Not my style.
l know. l....
Just looking at it reminds me
how much you've grown up.
When you first came here to live,
you were still a child.
-And now?
-Now you know more.
You've become a beautiful,
poised, confident...
...mature young woman
who isn't afraid to risk her heart.
l think you finally believe,
after all this time...
...that you really do
deserve to be loved.
What are you saying?
l've seen the affection
you have for Henry...
...and the affection he has for you.
-Grams--
-And l'm not so old...
...that l don't remember how
truly difficult it is to wait...
...when you find someone
who gives you the love you deserve.
-Grams--
-And l know you think you know...
...all about the birds and the bees,
but what l want to talk to you about...
...is not only the joy of sex
but the responsibility of birth control.
Grams, Henry and l didn't have sex.
Okay?
l mean, we literally slept together...
...but we didn't have sex.
Oh, you don't know how glad
l am to hear you say that.
Now that you know
what really happened...
...do you still mean
the stuff you just said?
Every word of it.
l thought there was
a private party tonight.
There is. Ours.
-What's going on?
-l thought about what you said...
...about what's been happening
around here lately...
...and l decided that we should have
dinner and figure a few things out.
But what about business?
Our customers?
This is an important weekend for us.
You're more important.
You always were.
You always will be.
Aren't you gonna say something?
l was just trying to find the words.
Hey.
-Hey.
-You thought l was Dawson?
-No.
-Maybe the better question would be...
...did you want me to be Dawson?
l'm sorry.
l take that back.
-Well, the lease is gonna be up soon.
-l'd renew it again if you wanted me to.
Oh, l don't know, Pacey.
l mean, l don't want to give it up.
lt's just that l don't really
feel like l'm ready to--
Paint?
Yeah.
l gotta be honest with you, Jo.
l really thought after
the way he behaved today...
...that you'd love him less,
but you don't, do you?
lf anything, you just love him more.
Pacey.
Please don't make this
harder than it is.
Okay.
l just gotta ask one more question...
...and then l'm gonna stop making
this hard on both of us, l swear.
lf it weren't for Dawson...
...could you ever love me like that?
Like what?
Like a soul mate.
Pacey, please don't
make me do this.
Don't make me choose.
l really think the best thing is...
...is just to take a couple
steps back and--
Yeah.
Look, Jo...
...l'll renew the lease on the wall
first thing tomorrow.
-Okay.
-And l understand.
l do. l understand.
There are no ultimatums here.
-l have something l need to tell you.
-l already know you hate me, Andie.
Hey, l just don't think
l can hear it tonight.
Okay, could you just stop?
l need to say something.
Look, l don't hate you. Okay?
l mean, l've felt hurt and betrayed...
...and it would be really, really easy
to turn all that anger into hate.
l don't want to carry
around that burden, okay?
That's not the person that l want to be.
lt's not the person that l am.
So l don't hate you.
Thank you, Andie.
You know, '' hate'' is a pretty
strong word, Pacey.
So is '' love.''
-Does the invitation still stand?
-Yeah. Yeah, of course.
E. T.?
After everything that's happened,
this is what you rented?
l thought it was time
to see it again.
You always said this movie
was sad and depressing.
l feel like watching something with an
ending l know like the back of my hand.
You mean when E.T. turns to Elliot
and says, '' l'll be right here''?
Right now those are some of the
most comforting words in the world.