Separation Anxiety:
Written by: Rina Mimoun
Directed by: Krishna Rao
Original airdate: May 9, 2001
Synopsis:
As Jen tries to get info from Jack about how his date with Tobey went, Drue shows up with their yearbooks, pointing out the class couple pictures featuring the now defunct Poey/Jacey ship. Talk turns to Dawson and Gretchen as they wonder how they could make things work given that they would be on two different coasts, leading Drue to decide to offer a bet to see who will get back together.
Elsewhere Dawson is avoiding Gretchen by working on his film about Brooks but Gail intervenes, suggesting he talk to her, especially given that she has given her notice at the restaurant and plans to leave soon.
Back at Grams’ house, Jen arrives to see a realtor showing the house to a couple and is shocked to learn the house is for sale, something Grams has decided to do in order to pay for her granddaughter's college education. Jen is adamant that this not happen but agrees to go with Grams to visit the retirement community that Grams was researching.
Joey ends up running into Mr Kubelik and he asks her to bring Pacey along to their special freshman meet and greet the next evening, to which she agrees, even though she explains that things have changed between them.
Dawson goes to visit Gretchen and ask her to sign his yearbook and they discuss her leaving. She decided to go back and take some extra classes to make up for lost time before returning to college, but is going to take a month long road trip first.
Joey heads to Pacey’s and after a few minutes tries to talk to him and the two tell each other they miss being together. Joey asks him to go to the party with her and Pacey readily accepts.
Upon hearing the news however, Gretchen advises Pacey to not go through with it, reasoning that they both need time apart to figure out what went wrong or else they will continue to have the same issues. Pacey says he needs a sign to let him know what to do and this party might just be it.
At the retirement community both Grams and Jen are put off by the check in granny guard and later realize that it might not be a good fit for her. Despite Grams saying that she wants to make this sacrifice for Jen, she refuses and storms off.
Mitch and Dawson watch the documentary about Brooks again and Mitch signs off on it being a masterpiece, and tells Dawson that Brooks reminds him of Dawson and how he is also a dreamer, a risk taker, and an inspiration. Given that information, Dawson goes to go see Gretchen and tells her he wants to go with her on her trip, to which she is surprised but welcomes the news.
At the freshman party, Joey is in full mingle mode as Pacey talks with Kubelik and the Dean and while both he and Joey had thought they would be offering him the chance to attend Worthington, they merely wanted to ask him to work in the Dean’s boat over the summer given his experience on the seas. Joey finds Pacey looking down and the two talk about what happened and she says that they should leave. He tells her to stay and live this new life of hers but she pulls him away and out the door with her. After Pacey drops her off, he goes to leave but Joey asks if she can come stay with him and just be together to which he agrees.
Back at home Dawson is trying to write a goodbye letter to his parents to let them know about his trip with Gretchen, when Gail asks him to watch the baby due to her needing to get down to the restaurant for an emergency. As he takes care of his little sister, Gretchen stops by and sees how things went with telling his parents, but he confesses he hasn’t done it yet. After Dawson wonders aloud if his sister Lillian, and Bessie’s son Alexander will someday be best friends like he and Joey were, Gretchen heads back to clean up the beach house.
Jen talks with Jack and tries to figure out why Grams would make this decision and Jack helps her figure out that the reason the decision is so hard for Jen to accept is because Jen isn’t ready to let go of Grams and be on her own yet. Jen confronts Grams and suggests the idea of selling the house but then moving with her to Boston so they can stay together. Grams is put out at first at the ridiculousness of the idea but Jen manages to convince her, telling her that she isn’t doing this for Grams, but for her, that she still needs her grandmother in her life.
The next morning Joey finds Pacey outside and the two talk with Pacey revealing that he has become the stereotypical guy who can’t handle it when his girl gets a better job than him and that he was jealous of of all the people who will get to know her this next year because they will get to be with her while he will not. They take solace in the fact that their last words to each other were not the angry words exchanged at the prom and hold each other’s hands.
Dawson arrives at Gretchen's beach house to see that she has already taken off, leaving his signed yearbook behind as a goodbye. He reads the words in which she tells him that as much as she needs to move on, that he needs to stay here because his life is about to change in a way that will never be the same and he should be here to experience all of the moments, good and bad before moving on to say goodbye to them.
Dawson later finds Joey in the pier and the two talk about what they will do this summer and Dawson replies saying all he plans to do is “this.”
Dawson's Trivia:
Marty Terry was the gramma guard. She was also the gramma in a movie called Elf Man, about an elf that Santa leaves behind at a house to help her family out with their problems but ends up becoming a superhero in the process. It starred Jason “Wee Man” Acuna with McKenzie Austin and Jeffrey Combs as well. She had an uncredited part in a PSA in Minority Report. She was also in Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice as Mrs. Burke.
The Graduate:
Written by: Alan Cross
Directed by: Harry Winer
Original airdate: May 16, 2001
Synopsis:
As the gang attends graduation rehearsal, Pacey arrives only to be stopped by Mitch who tells him that the principal, Mr Peskin, has said Pacey cannot attend rehearsal until it is determined if he actually CAN graduate, which won’t be known until he finishes his final exam, leaving the young lad to leave, dejected.
At home, Deputy Doug asks Pacey about whether he believes he will graduate and Pacey says it’s all determined by his final for Mr. Kasdan’s class. Doug genuinely offers to help him study, while Pacey confesses that he doesn’t understand why the school just won’t let him graduate, because the sooner he can get out of there, the better off everyone will be.
Joey meanwhile has a block trying to come up with a good speech for the ceremony, since she is the winner of the Capeside Pinnacle Award. Dawson suggests the block is because of her mind being on Pacey and he convinces her to at least let him know that she still cares, despite Pacey indicating to them both that he doesn’t want anyone’s help.
Drue meanwhile shows up at Jen’s window late at night due to having a fight with his mother and asks to spend the night to which she agrees, but just for the night.
Tobey confronts Jack about whether or not they are dating and official boyfriends and Jack says they are but Tobey counters that it’s very unclear because Jack doesn’t seem to be able to actually say it. Jack says he will say it when it’s appropriate to, and changes the subject to discuss Andie coming home for the graduation ceremony. Indeed when the two go to pick her up at the airport, Jack introduces Toby as his boyfriend, to which Andie is elated over.
When Pacey shows up for his final, his pencil breaks and he asks Mr Kasdan for a new one, leaving the teacher to make a joke about Pacey once again being unprepared for class. The remark hits Pacey wrong and he goes into a rant about how Kasdan may assume that he doesn’t care, but that he actually does care, and that he has been busting his ass to try and just keep his head above water, about how the teachers care so much about the honor students, but if a student like him needs help, he feels the teachers can’t wait to get rid of him. Kasdan is taken aback but Pacey continues out loud wondering why he ever tried so hard for him and walks out of the class.
Joey goes to Pacey’s and asks him what his plans are, suggesting that he could try talking to Kasdan to retake the final, saying there must be something that they can do. Pacey retorts that there really isn’t a “We” anymore with them and tells her that he will still love her for a long time and because of that he can’t be friends right now with her.
Back at home Bessie tries to help Joey with her speech by giving her a letter their mother wrote to Joey before she died. Unable to bring herself to open it, she asks Dawson to read it for her, which he does, as Joey listens and sheds a tear over the kind words.
Mr. Kasdan shows up at Pacey’s and apologizes, explaining that he does actually care, and that he cares especially for the students like Pacey, saying that the honor students don’t need him and will easily forget him once they leave. Pacey understands and Mr Kasdan hands him the final and tells him he has 45 minutes to finish.
When Jen returns home she sees Drue still at the house having tea with Grams. Jen asks why and grams says she let him stay in exchange for his help packing and moving their boxes. Drue then offers her a chance to help him with a school prank, despite Principal Peskin telling all the seniors to NOT indulge themselves this year. They head to the school and begin messing with the sprinkler system in order to make sure it goes off during the ceremony but Peskin appears with security and takes the two back to his place to torture them with his awful cello playing, keeping them there until the big senior party going on at the same moment has ended.
At the party, Andie reconnects with everyone, and in talking with Dawson says she wishes that she had the impact on somebody that Gretchen seems to have had on Dawson, to which Dawson says he is pretty sure she has. Pacey shows up and the two begin chatting, with Andie expressing sympathy for his and Joey’s breakup, but he asks her to tell him about life outside of Capeside, explaining about his Caribbean boat trip offer from Kubelik and the Dean. He then tells her that he passed his final exam and is now officially a graduate, something he hadn’t told anybody else yet because he feels he doesn’t need to compare himself to them anymore, and that he wanted to tell her because she was the first person in his life that ever told him he could be more than he was.
Pacey then runs into Joey and tells her that he feels he should go off and live his own life for awhile, but that if he ever got a boat, if the woman he loves would ever go sailing with him again, to which she says he wouldn't even have to ask and the two part ways.
The next day at the ceremony, Joey and Bessie share a tender moment where Joey thanks her for bringing her up and how she ended up with two moms, and Mitch and Gail give Dawson a watch inscribed with the saying “If you will it, it is no dream.” Andie tells Jack that she has decided to defer Harvard for another year so she can enjoy Italy some more to which Jack supports fully.
Elsewhere Pacey and Doug share a moment with Doug congratulating him and offering him some money if he needs it, but Pacey declines and instead tells Doug that he actually has looked up to him for a long time. Pacey packs up his things and heads off to take a cab to the airport to begin his summer trip while back at the ceremony, Joey gives her inspirational speech, ending with everyone cheering just as the sprinklers come on, drenching everyone.
Dawson's Trivia:
Writer Alan Cross doesn’t have a lot of credits, but he was the head of the writers room during Dawson’s Creek seasons 1-4. His biggest thing was in the early 90’s when he helped develop Weird Science for series, continuing on to write, produce, and direct on that show.
Essential Playlist:
Classic Creek Critiques:
Mika says: I am VERY dissapointed to see Dawson/Gretchen come to a close. They are perhaps my favorite television couple of all time. I hope so deeply they will find each other again. If I were Dawson I would have went 150mph trying to find her. Is this the end of Gretchen's direct participation in the show? She is perhaps my favorite character.
Rick responds:Where is Gretchen going to school? It should be fairly close since Gretchen and Pacey drove there.
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David Anthony Wyatt asks: Has anyone heard whether or not Jack will have a (real) date for the Prom, or a real date of any kind, for that matter? At some point Jack ought to discover there's more to being gay
than having a platonic gal pal.
Danielle Moat says: Jack and Tobey kiss at the prom, and it's a way bigger kiss than last season
;)
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There was mention, but not much discussion of a film called Storytellers by Todd Solondz that did not get a good critical review. James Van Der Beek was in it as a closeted gay character who had a graphic sex scene in it but then his character was cut entirely. https://archive.ph/A0Fry The film was three separate stories (Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Autobiography which was cut). Fiction also had a rough sex scene that apparently was censored in the US with a large red box over the scene in order to get it rated R instead of NC17. On the DVD release you can watch it with or without the box.
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RnBwBrYtE2o03 wonders: My bro told me that DC was picked up for next year. Are they gonna do some
shitty all people go to same college and get all Melrose Place? that's so0o gonna suck.
Violet responds: No, in fact most of the gang will be going to different colleges, just all centered in Boston. I think I'm actually looking forward to next season and how the writers are going to deal with the change.
Rhonda says: yeah.. like everyone in 90210 all ended up staying and going to a local college.. same with buffy the vampire slayer. why would this be any different?
The Dude answers: Why wouldn't they? I know a few small groups of really close friends who went off to the same college together. I think it's kind of common.
Digerati01 adds: A thought as been rolling around in my head for the past few episodes and has gotten bigger after watching the most recent ones. Is it just me, or is just about everyone other than Dawson all of a sudden going to school in Boston? Andy is going to Harvard and Joey is going to Worthington, supposedly in Boston I think.
Jack and Jen were supposed to go to the University of NY, but due to her dad issues (which I am not entirely understanding) she and Jack are apparently going to "Boston Bay College" or something like that, which I assume is in Boston.
Even Drew is apparently going to school somewhere in Boston.
Since pacey is as aimless as me, he he no significant roots and can pretty much pop up anywhere. Gretchen might even be in Boston, we never really knew where she went to college, and that magazine job could always pop up again.
That only leaves Dawson as the one trouble spot for moving Dawsons Creek to Beantown. That is a rather big trouble spot though. Since he didn't get into NYU, and did get into USC, he's pretty much on a
straightline to cali for school. I don't know any crediable way for Dawson to also end up in Boston. There are no film schools in Boston of the same prestige as USC or NYU. So unless he decides to give up film school entirely, there is no real way to make it that he would go to Boston.
Anyhow, it just something that occurred to me. The writers really seem to be concentrating everyone other than Dawson in Boston, how they could get him there too and continue the show is beyond me. I am really going to be interested in seeing how this season and any possible other ones after pan out.
Mal P responds:
> Is it just me, or is just about everyone other than Dawson all of a sudden
> going to school in Boston?
A bit 90210 eh? Still, I suppose it's better than them all going to the same
college.
> Andy is going to Harvard and Joey is going to Worthington, supposedly in Boston
> I think.
Yup, Joey's definately going to be around the Boston area.
> Jack and Jen were supposed to go to the University of NY, but due to her dad
> issues (which I am not entirely understanding) she and Jack are apparently
> going to "Boston Bay College" or something like that, which I assume is in Boston.
Grams will be moving with Jen to Boston as well from the last episode.
> Even Drew is apparently going to school somewhere in Boston.
Meaning he'll definately be back next year. Gretchen on the other hand...
they might bring her back, depending on whether they want to do a
Dawson/Joey romance next year, or a Pacey/Joey romance again... they need to
fill someone for Dawson.
> Since pacey is as aimless as me, he he no significant roots and can pretty much pop up anywhere. Gretchen might even be in Boston, we never really knew where she went to college, and that magazine job could always pop up again.
Well Pacey looks like he'll be accepting the Worthington Dean's offer to
maintain his yacht for the summer, so it's a good chance he'll end up in
Boston.
> That only leaves Dawson as the one trouble spot for moving Dawsons Creek to Beantown. That is a rather big trouble spot though.
I'd assume that he might come back to Boston in order to be closer to
Lilly... or he decides that he doesn't like USC etc.
> I don't know any crediable way for Dawson to also end up in Boston. There are no film schools in Boston of the same prestige as USC or NYU. So unless he decides to give up film school entirely, there is no real way to make it that he would go to Boston.
They'll probably create a brand new fictional film school, just for him ;-)
> Anyhow, it just something that occurred to me. The writers really seem to be concentrating everyone other than Dawson in Boston, how they could get him there too and continue the show is beyond me.
I guess we'll have to wait until next season to see the contrived way in
which they do it. Thank God I care about the characters, not the storylines!
Ick!
Cherity13 says: I am thinking that Lilly is going to effectively going to keep Dawson around..... Rember him talking to G. about how horrible he would miss her D is already way attached to his baby sis
Frank1252 says: I thought I read somewhere that Dawsons was to enter his "mr brooks" film in a contest in Boston and win a scolarship to it
Carrie offers: Here is my two cents.... I think that there may be two possibilities as to how they could handle next season ( If I were them anyway)...
first scenario......They follow each characters life as they go through college on an individual basis. For example, a portion of the show should be dedicated to lets say.. Joey at Worthington, and the other portion to Jen and Jack. This would give them a way out of the "90210" format since they are going to other schools. In that way, they could still inter weave all the characters into the season. second scenario...... They don't delve much into the actual college part of everyone's lives, and they all "hang out" in Boston when not in class. As far as the Dawson situation..... I think he might decide that going all the
way across the country is not a good idea. How else will he and Joey get back together? I don't believe that Gretchen will come back. I read that she (Sasha) got a lead role in a pilot about superpowers and ex husbands ( I don't think that it is a winner, but anyway). I think that there is a possibility that Dawson might stay home and take some classes at the community college. Who knows with that boy!
Tommy asks: Where will they film it? Capeside is supposed to be in MA, but it's filmed in NC. With all the problems with the Boston Teamsters who work on films, my guess is NY
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Mal P reviews The Graduate but no is around: Argggggh! I love this show!! This was the most fantastic episode out of the three scorchers we've had so far! Almost every single episode of Dawsons Creek has been corny, sweet and intense, with characters that make you see the stars... and "The Graduate" completely nailed that mark with the usual trademark sillyness and fun of Dawsons Creek... a sillyness and fun that's been there since season 1, wavering now and again, but never leaving the Show. I particularly enjoyed the way there was such hope for all the characters! A bright outlook for the future, a happy ray of sunshine in a year filled with the good times and more often than not the bad. Dawson coming to realise that life should be taken with grin, every moment of happiness, every blow to your heart. Pacey, graduating, accomplishing a magnificent feat that he worked so hard for (ok, so I'll let myself be "told" this <g>). Joey, realising that no matter how much hurt she's suffered, no matter how sad or
angry she feels, that there are people who love her and will take care of
her... so that she'll never be lonely.
Let's start with Dawson. While he didn't have a large role in this episode,
he's come a long way since the beginning of the year hasn't he? The angry,
hurt young man who endured perhaps the biggest shock to his world just a
short time ago. He seemed to be missing his innocence in the early part of
the season, there was a sad look in his eyes as he realised that the perfect
world he thought he had crafted so long ago isn't quite so succinct. That
parents might not be there for you, or for each other, that best friends
could be callous with you.
Yet there was still a spark of hope left in him. As much as the world told
him otherwise, Dawson didn't quite believe that there wasn't anything worth
fighting for. With that notion, he took all the hurt in him, and turned his
life around. He had friends like Andie, Jen and Jack to help him out of his
misery, he had wonderful, loving parents. He met some great friends like
Arthur Brooks, and even fell in love again, like Gretchen.
And in this episode, it highlighted the fact that for him, he's come full
circle. He's grown up. While not the naive innocent he was four years ago,
he's got that step in his stride back, a earning to discover life, to find
out about the wonderful world out there.
Who would have ever thought he'd be talking with Joey about her relationship
woes and being concerned for Pacey as they walked through the hallways? You
know, picking up the pieces, being her best friend. Well ok, I did, but
that's beside the point :) Even when was talking to his parents as they gave
him his graduation gift, I felt like he appreciated everything he has... a
great life, great parents and a wonderful future. It's nice to see him
content.
Well, back to Joey-pleasing. His understood immediately that Joey's struggle
with writing the speech for the ceremony had to do with saying goodbye...
goodbye to Pacey, goodbye to Capeside. Being the understanding guy he is, he
didn't press Joey too hard on these issues, just sort of pointed her along
in the right direction and helped her to express in words the emotions she
was feeling.
As Dawson talked with Andie at the party, I felt an immense surge of pride
and happiness... I can't quite explain where it came from, but it perhaps
had to do with the fact that Dawson has learnt - and taken to heart - the
lessons he was taught this year. That it's better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all. That you should take risks with your life,
not everything needs to be analysed. Just going along for the ride can be
pretty darn fun sometimes.
I suppose that's the contrast with Pacey he's always had. Pacey was the
action taker, the guy who did everything without thinking... as opposed to
Dawson, who always carefully planned events out. I think that the best,
absolute best lesson these two guys have learned this year (and I intend on
writing a topic about this) is to take away something from each other, to
balance their lives out in harmony... the recklesness and the
responsibility.
We all know that Pacey has gotten himself into a lot of trouble over the
years by jumping the gun. With sex, with girls, with school that almost
resulted in him not being able to graduate. But he learned a lesson this
year... you can't keep following your heart all your life, there has to be a
limit. You can't just breeze through high school (although I've known some
who have!) and you can't just follow your teenage sweetheart to her college,
putting your own life on hold.
I'm not too sure how many times I've said it this season, but it's like
Pacey never gets a break! Ok sure, he "got" Joey, but look how well that
turned out. To be asked to leave graduation rehearsal by Mitch, a friend, in
front of the entire grade must have been one hell of a humiliating
experience. My god.
You could practically see the despair in his eyes as he was walking by and
Doug stopped him. Pacey is one of those people who used to keep things
buried inside when the going got rough... used to hide his anger, his hurt
from the world in a facade of jokes and smart-aleckness. Not anymore. He
expressed how he felt in an almost bitter and sarcastic tone towards Doug.
Perhaps, it's the sign of him growing up, letting those facades fall away.
Let's just hope he's growing upto be a better man. I think he will. No wait,
I *know* he will. This is Pacey.
The frustrations he had been feeling for months about his future carried
into his exam class. I couldn't believe that a teacher, an experienced
teacher, would actually say such hurtful things to a student who is
struggling to graduate. I can understand why Pacey would blow-up... things
really haven't been going well for him lately. But to sacrifice your chance
to graduate because of a teachers spiteful remarks? I suppose Pacey is over
coughing it up and dealing, but I think a little more foresight would have
been appropriate.
This raw nerve he was displaying became distinctly uncomfortable for me as
he expressed an icy demeanour to Joey, someone who had loved him for such a
long time and wanted to help him, like she has all year (hey, the writers
"told" me this, ok? <g>). He took a responsible decision by severing Joey
from his life. Now, granted, I still find it coming out of nowhere, but
Pacey, analysing the situation, realised that to make a situation like that
work, where Joey would be off enjoying her life in a prestiguous college
with frat parties and social gatherings of the "elite", it would be
impossible, as he'd feel like he did at the Worthington party.
Pacey's adamant refusal to accept any support she could offer him seemed a
bit cruel... and I think he himself realised that, and said to her that it's
because he loved her that he needed to be completely away from her, without
being friends. You're not ever going to get over someone when you spend
every second of every minute with them.
When Mr. Kasdan came to his house and offered to have him finish his test, I
thought it was an act of apologizing... not egotistical ranting about how
good a teacher he is to his students. It made absolutely no sense that this
teacher who had been making snide remarks about Pacey for so long would all
of a sudden look after him.
When he saw Andie at the party, he was reminded of a time when he first
realised that given a certain degree of effort, he could accomplish
something. That's why he was so happy to see her... sort of fitting to have
the person who helped you realise that you actually had a potential be there
when you explained to her you had actually graduated. Ahhh!
Btw, may I note how absolutely fantastic it is to have Andie back? I can't
believe how much I've missed her... she adds life, vibrancy and colour to a
Creek that at times feels very cold.
One thing that irritated me *immensely* about Pacey this episode, and
believe me, I always, always see the good side of people, is how dissmissive
he was of his friends! Arrgh! What the hell do you mean you want it to keep
it to yourself, away from "those people". Jesus Christ man, you don't need
to breakway from everyone that means a great deal to you just because you're
depressed. That's the worst thing you can do. Sigh.
Anyway, his expressed his eagerness to get out of Capeside, cruising the
carribean was wonderful to see, almost like a little kid. I noticed that he
had a spark in his eyes, for the first time, he had hope for the future.
Ahh, at last! He looked 10 years younger (I speak metaphorically) when he
talked about his passion, sailing the open seas, reflecting who you are back
from the waves. Andie's expression of how wonderful it is to find new
people, new friends, new experiences no doubt cemented Pacey's resolve. I'm
glad he's finally getting some happiness back in his life.
His conversation with Joey was profoundly puzzling. I mean, I'm still
scratching my head. While I still can't believe he didn't tell her that he
graduated - you know, the woman who had been there for you all year and all,
but something else. His words about the hypothetical future. All
metaphorically referencing his relationship with Joey... that if one day he
got another "boat", would she come "sailing" with him. Call me an Aussie and
thus a little thick around the ears, but someone who wants to get over a
girl, and wants her to get over him, doesn't ask that kind of question,
causing more agony for your heart. They really couldn't give us closure
could they, for all the couples. They couldn't wipe the slate clean and have
next year be full of wonderous possibility, of new loves, of new friends, of
new experiences. Same old, same old. Maybe it's because he feels relief now
at having graduated, with some self-confidence. This show irks me.
While I'm dissapointed Pacey didn't stay for graduation, to bear the fruits
of his labour, I'm glad that he's going to do something he wants to. His
talk with Doug was sweet, and I saw both give a little in their
conversations with each other. I hope Doug is back for next year. There's no
Creek without him.
I'm dissapointed that he didn't explain to Joey that he was going away, and
give her a proper goodbye. You don't do that to someone you loved, leave
them cold... but then again, both Pacey and Joey have done things to each
other they shouldn't have. Anyway, as he was walking into the airport, he
had a smile on his face, and didn't look back. I'll see you next year Pace,
good luck, and be the man you can be.
Of course they were going to tie in Joey's speech with how she felt about
leaving Capeside. It's the self-referential Creek. Anyway, her being able to
turn to Dawson in her times of crisis is absolutely fantastic. Their
friendship is well on the road to becoming what it once was, if not already.
And maybe, even more.
I'm very sad that Joey is so uncomfortable about talking to Pacey, as if
he's going to lash out at her again. Who would've thought huh, at the
beginning of the season they'd one day be so estranged? Heck, three episodes
ago! Anyway, her decision to goto speak to Pacey after cajoling from Dawson
was the right one. No matter how much someone maybe hurting and is pushing
people away, you should never let them win. Just the idea that someone
cares, even if you don't want them to, can do miracles for someone. It's
just a pity Joey's fears about being slammed again came true.
The concept of the letter that Bessie gave Joey from her mum was
interesting. To hear the thoughts that someone intended for you from the
grave... a wistful experience. Anyway, while it may be debated whether
Bessie should have read it to her instead of Dawson, the fact remains that
for Joey, Dawson is her true-north, someone who had gone through the pain of
loss with her. Her stability in a time when even Bessie would have been
catatonic. It felt... fitting, that Dawson would be the one to read the
letter to her.
And what a letter it was. So absolutely heartwrenching and powerful. The
words Lillian wrote could have not been truer - words about how despite how
lonely Joey might feel at times, no matter how hard life has been for her,
no matter the pain that she's endured... there has never been a single
second where no one hasn't cared about her, or loved her. The words she said
to her father in the season 1 finale were words of emotion, not fact. Ack,
I'm feeling a bit misty just thinking about it. I hope Joey takes the letter
to heart (maybe it would have helped a couple of years ago as well!) and
realises she can accomplish anything in her life. Absolutely anything. She
already knows the guys will swoon over her :)
At the party, I must say, the clothes she was wearing were beautiful! The
conversation with Pacey, as I said before, was puzzling. The only reason I
could imagine they'd keep open the options like this is to of course,
appease all the fanbases.
The graduation ceremony, and Joey's graduation speech were delightful
scenes. A culmination of all the events that preceeded the entire year.
Dawson cracking the joke to Joey was hilarious, especially her incredulous
reaction. Joey's speech, in particular, was very haunting. For me, I took
away from it the notion that you should remember those who grew up with you.
Remember the good times, the badtimes. Remember the great loves, remember
the great friends. And most of all, take something of them, their memory,
everywhere and anywhere you go. It's who you are, this is your life.
Just to add that the graduation song was weak. The song, as originally done
by Sting, is fantastic, but this lame cover failed it invoke the haunting
imagery the original did.
Oh my God, Jen is finally having some scren time away from Jack! Amazing! :)
I enjoy the banter she shares with Drue, they have a unique love/hate blend
going on there which quite frankly appeals to be far more than the Jen and
Jack scenes, which I've been finding quite bland as of late. Maybe it's just
the newness of it. I have a feeling that Drue is going to return next year
and that he and Jen may see some sparks... two broken peas in a pod.
Excellent!
One thing though, I'm glad they're not making Drue out to be the all sweet
and wonderful guy instantly, without any soul-searching journey. He appeared
to be too perfect all of a sudden, and the fact that both Grams and Jen
recognises this fact, that Drue is still putting up a front, is good to
know - they won't be surprised if Drue turns around and becomes a jerk
again. I dunno, I kinda prefer evil Drue <g>
As to Jack and Tobey... they're still "defining" their relationship, and
that's understandable. The entire gay thing adds a couple of cogs to the
wheel! Anyway, Jack's coming to a contentment with his sexuality, at least
enough to admit to his sister that Tobey is his boyfriend, is wonderful, and
is the culmination of many years of hard work! The smile on Tobey's face was
radiant after that.
From both the sub-plots on the show, Jen/Drue, Jack/Tobey, I'm thinking that
perhaps they should have flowed and developed these storylines many episodes
ago, not the second last one of the season!? It does feel a little sudden,
so much happening so quickly.
To summarise, who are these writers? And can they be around for next year?
Because if they keep writing episodes like the last three, it's going to be
a corker of a season. Then again, I said that last year too, with the last
few episodes of season 3.
Overall, an excellent episode with great angst, bittersweetness and a
conclusion to many storylines. It gave one important lesson... to remember
the people who changed your life. I'll quote my favourite quote now, I pay
great heed to it... I'm not too sure who it's by, but it goes like this
"remember, the people you meet on the way up, are the same people you'll
meet on the way down".
A 9 out of 10.
*
Keys reveals news: The headlines of the 5/18 edition of Wilmington Star News report that
Dawson's Creek is STAYING in Wilmington. Also, local TV station WECT
reported Tuhrsday night that there's a chance that the show could be around
here for 3 more years. Anyway, here's the news article.....
Xkeys from the Cape Fear!
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ to stay in Port City
Friday, May 18, 2001
By Allison Ballard, Staff Writer
Wilmington Morning Star
Copyright 2001 Wilmington Star-News
Dawson's Creek, the popular WB series filmed in and around Wilmington, will
stay in the area for its fifth season.
David Hartley, producer, said negotiations to determine the fate of the
series, which stars James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson,
Michelle Williams and Kerr Smith, ended recently.
"The decision was made to stay here," he said.
The determination comes after months of speculation that the teen drama
would leave after four years in the area. The main characters graduated
high school in Wednesday night's episode, and there were thoughts that cast
and crew would change locations as the characters started new lives in
college.
Producers scouted several locations, including Toronto and Vancouver in
Canada, as well as Boston, Chicago and San Diego. A strong contender for
the series was Baltimore.
Many of the stars were said to be interested in filming in a larger city
because it would be more convenient for their budding film careers.
Also, because the series used the campus at the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington for the setting of the fictional Capeside High
School, there was concern that producers wouldn't be able to find an
appropriate setting for college scenes in the area.
Johnny Griffin, director of the Wilmington Regional Film Commission,
said he discussed using locations elsewhere in the state, such as a campus
in the Triangle. Mayor David Jones and UNCW Chancellor James Leutze wrote
letters asking colleagues to cooperate with representatives from Dawson's
Creek, Mr. Griffin said.
"It's certainly good for our community," Mr. Hartley said about the
decision.
Mr. Griffin said Dawson's Creek spends around $1 million filming each
episode. Typically, 20 to 23 episodes are produced each season. If the
series had moved, the economic impact would be similar to a factory
shutting down, he said.
The start date for the next season's filming has yet to be decided.
Producers are likely waiting to see how the labor dispute with the Screen
Actors Guild and the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists
will be resolved, Mr. Hartley said.
The actors' contract expires June 30. Both sides are negotiating terms
for a new contract. If it's resolved soon and amicably, cast and crew may
start production in July, Mr. Hartley said.
Because of the recent labor disputes, producers have pushed new projects
into production, including the films The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya
Sisterhood and Domestic Disturbance. The push, though, could mean a lag
time before new projects, especially feature films, get started in the
area, he said.
After this decision, "we could have production here pretty much
continuously," Mr. Griffin said.
The decision means the series will film in and around Wilmington for at
least one more year. There is no guarantee beyond that, Mr. Hartley said.
Allison Ballard: 343-2376
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Mal P reviews Promicide from last week with responses: Wow. I mean, wow! That was an absolutely brilliant episode, and utterly
riveting. Just when you think that the show is losing it's edge, that it's
stories are becoming old and tired, it sucks you back in with an episode
like this. I saw this at 2.00am Friday night and couldn't get to sleep until
4.30am, I was so stoked! If the rest of season is going to be anything like
this, then I'm going to be one happy camper.
Now I was full on ready to come here and rip Pacey apart, but after reading
everyones points of view, I realised that's not what I should be doing, nor
is it what I've done all year. So, after a clear head, let's
begin with Pacey.
It was easy to see from the opening scene that he appeared a little off.
While one might say that all year Pacey has been a little "off", one thing
that had been constant was his love for Joey... and that definately showed
signs of stress as he seemed reluctant to kiss/touch her. Since the promos
had showed us Pacey lashing out later on in the episode, it was pretty darn
obvious that the reference to the limo, tearing the dress etc were all
likely to compound Pacey's frustrations.
I was looking forward to seeWow. I mean, wow! That was an absolutely
brilliant episode, and utterly riveting. Just when you think that the show
is losing it's edge, that it's stories are becoming old and tired, it sucks
you back in with an episode like this. I saw this at 2.00am Friday night and
couldn't get to sleep until 4.30am, I was so stoked! If the rest of season
is going to be anything like this, then I'm going to be one happy camper.
Now I was full on ready to come here and rip Pacey apart, but after reading
everyones points of view, I realised that's not what I should be doing, nor
is it what I've done all year. So, after a clear head, let's
begin with Pacey.
It was easy to see from the opening scene that he appeared a little off.
While one might say that all year Pacey has been a little "off", one thing
that had been constant was his love for Joey... and that definately showed
signs of stress as he seemed reluctant to kiss/touch her. So he wants to
give her the perfect prom night huh, one last act of heroism before he
breaks down. Since the promos had showed us Pacey lashing out later on in
the episode, it was pretty darn obvious that the reference to the limo,
tearing the dress etc were all likely to compound Pacey's frustrations. You
know there's something wrong when a bloke can resist the charms of Joey
Potter for a sandwich... although a Turkey sandwich... hmmm, let me think
about that one :)
Ohhh boy, grumpy Pacey. He really did seem short on the fuse huh? Especially
since the writers so blatantly setup everything to go wrong for him, the
corsage, the limo... everything. And even Dawsons innocent little joke was
pounded apon. The night was not looking good. Suffice to say, having Joey be
so concerned for him only adds to how much it hurts to see her heartbroken
later on in the episode.
Ahh the breathalizer test by his dad and Doug LOL... kinda gives you
confidence that people believe in you huh? Mind you, it removed the
possibility that his lashing out came about because of drunkedness, an often
too common an excuse. His talk with Jen in the car showed how much pain he
was in as he referenced how everyone else could be so carefree (what you're
supposed to be like on your senior prom!). His problems obviously came from
the fact that as of yet, he still has no idea what the future holds for him.
I've always said that Joey has been the person who has most hid her pain
from the world, so that the people who are supposed to love you can't hurt
you. Well, Pacey it seems takes the cake with hiding issues these days, but
not for long. I can't help but feel that Joey being so understanding and
supportive so late in the game is too little, too late. Pacey reaction to
their talk up above in the deck was one of incredulousness... how she can be
one minute sweet and supportive, the next cold and hostile. As if he can
never win with her. And for that, I felt so sorry for both of them, they'd
come through so much together, only at the end, to have that sort of cloud
between them.
Pacey's talk with Gretchen, about how much it hurts to realise that he may
not even belong at the senior prom was something they could both relate to,
and I found the dialog in that scene to be extremely powerful and realistic.
Pacey's admission that he's angry at Joey, was startling for me, and I tried
to understand where it came from. Is it because he's genuinely resentful
about how well Joey is doing, that she's going to a prestigous college and
has a great future ahead of her, or is it something else? Well, we soon
found out in "that" scene on the dance floor.
Seeing Dawson and Joey so happy together, seeing them dancing, wasn't the
problem Pacey had with Joey in that moment. It was because he realised that
some of his pre-concieved notions were perhaps true... that Joey could be
happier without him. And so he lashed out at her.
I've known and loved Pacey for the last four years. He's a character I've
laughed with, cried with and rooted for... he's someone I respect and admire
for still keeping his chin up when the world spits down your neck. I've
understood his pain, how scared he must feel at times, and how lonely he can
be, even in a loving (?) relationship. But the words he uttered to Joey in
that scene... the words... they weren't uttered by the Pacey I know. No
matter how frustrated he must feel, no matter how angry he must feel... to
lash out with that kind of venom, cruelty and maliciousness at someone he
supposedly loves makes my blood curdle. Even last year, when Dawson lashed
out at both Joey and Pacey for going behind his back, I could understand
where he was coming from... but the words he said don't compare to the way
Pacey left Joey devastated on that dance flooor.
Did you see the look on her face when he said there's no magic boat this
summer etc? I've never in my life seen such a look of anguish and my heart
broke along with Joey's. Oh my God. It's just... hard to believe this is the
same Pacey who said to her only a few weeks ago that she was his dream come
true. I think the writers went way over the top there, in that scene and it
will take a lot of effort to redeem Pacey for me.
Nevertheless, the scene was extraordinarily powerful, no matter how
unbalanced it was. Joshua Jackson's talent was shining there, I fully, fully
felt his seething rage. Some of the words he said to Joey rang true, it
seems that Joey has accepted Pacey for who he is, but I can't shake the
feeling that he misunderstands what Joey means with that. I think she means
that no matter what happens, she loves him unconditionally. Now that's a
good thing and a bad thing. For someone like Pacey, who so insecure, and so
scared, not having any expectations of you could be the worst thing in the
world. Perhaps what he has needed is someone that tries to change him, like
Andie. I think what he needs is to work out for himself that his
relationships should not have any bearing on his self-confidence or ability
to succeed, that he should find the strength within himself. From that
perspective I'm glad he broke things off with Joey... but the way he did it,
it was just... ouch. He should have sat down with her and explained to her
that he felt stifled, like he didn't belong. But of course then, Joey would
have tried to convince him etc... and maybe that's what Pacey was trying to
do, make her not want him anymore. His talk with a sobbing Joey at the table
explained only a little more than his outburst earlier had. Each word still
cut into Joey, and me - perhaps with even more force because of how
calculated the words were. He feels like nothing because he's holding her
back? As Joey said, he breaks her heart so she isn't being held back?
<shakes head> I'm clueless. I hope in the next episode, I understand better
why Pacey said those things he did.
For the first time in a while, Joey actually seemed really free of many
issues. She of course had the typical Joey Potter "I look ugggly" attitude
in front of the mirror, but she seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the
Prom. And suffice to say, she looked... *blush* wow! Hell, even her open
discussion of having sex after the prom was endearing. Note to "you know who
you are" out there, that I most certainly don't think she was being a "slut"
or "whore" as she has been called by some for heaven forbid actually
enjoying sex. Goodness, this is the 21st century people. Would you like me
to sell you a chastity belt?
Anyway, I was delighted that she has become closer to Jen ever since the
trip to New York... the mere fact that Joey shared her experience about the
"scare" with Jen only shows how much stronger their friendship is these
days, and I sincerely hope they are both there for each other in this trying
time. If I can't have more Dawson/Pacey scenes, then I want Joey/Jen.
Anyway, Jen obviously had no idea of the depths of Pacey's insecurities,
which is why she made the dismissive comment about Pacey's refusal to
"touch" Joey.
Did I mention Joey's dress? Whoa... now *that* is a dress, not like the
frumpy one last year. Anyway, I noticed her use of the "full teeth" smile
when posing with Dawson for the picture... ahh what a beautiful moment for
both of them. It seems in certain circumstances, Joey can't win... when she
bags out Pacey for doing something wrong, she gets hammered. When she
doesn't bag Pacey out and instead is loving and supportive towards him, she
also gets the short end, as was evident later that night when Pacey beat
into her for doing exactly that. Sigh.
The contrived condom scene... it was clear she was a little flustered, and
perhaps embarassed at having "caught" Dawson with the condoms, but Joey did
realise it would be completely hypocritical of her to say anything negative
about it, all things considered LOL.
Anyway, as she snuck away with Pacey for the "make-out" session, the
frustration on her behalf, of having to drag around a dead weight must've
weighed in on her mind as she finally asked him to open upto her. Maybe, as
I said before, it was too little too late... so many times Joey has tried to
gloss over their problems, that now, when she finally wants to talk it over
with Pacey, she finds out that he's far too gone.
So, Joey retreats to the dance floor and has a talk with Dawson about life,
and first loves. I understand completely what she means about first love...
you never really do love someone like you do your first love, it's so
magical and innocent and spectacular (not to say that loves afterwards can't
be as intense) but in general, it's something you'll remember for the rest
of your life with fondness. Of course, knowing Dawson and Joey, there could
still be... unresolved feelings going on. We'll wait and see. The talk about
sex was open and without a cloud of impending doom, it was kind of talk best
friends might have. While a little weird, considering their both exes, I
think they both realise that after all that's happened, there isn't much
they can't share with each other.
Well, the dancing, so innocent and friendly... right until Pacey seems them
doing it. The look on Joey's face as she was dancing and looked at Pacey was
priceless, as it turned from a half-smile to a hint of trepidation. The
words that Pacey said to her were as cold that can be imagined, and I'm sure
Joey's mind was racing as she thought "who is this guy? Is he the same boy I
love?". I still can't get over the look of despair on her face as she could
barely speak... she was in complete shock, and she didn't realise until then
how someone could hurt you like that. Maybe all her fears came true, that if
you let someone in too close, eventually they'll come to betray you. The
only words she could really muster were the last gasps from the Joey we once
knew, "go to hell". I had misty eyes for her in that scene.
As she was outside, she was so right in what she said to Dawson, that isn't
what she is. She's not the kind of person who has so little faith in people
that she doesn't want them to improve or grow up or become something better.
Ack. <Mal grabs some asprin - then a bottle of Scotch>
Kudos to Katie Holmes's acting as well... the hurt could so easily be read
from her eyes and her expression, especially when Pacey sat down with her to
tell her what he "really" meant. She's dead right too, so that she can do
"better", he breaks her heart into a thousand pieces? Please.
Dawson! Ahh, someone with a lot less issues these days. It's nice to have
someone generally well balanced on the show, at least, to contrast the erm,
plauge of problems infesting our gang. His conversation with Jack about
being "covered" for the night was hilarious, and I loved every moment of it.
Ahh to see decent male friendship on this show again... His support and
understanding for Gretchen's dissapointment was touching, especially
considering he offered the option of blowing off the one chance he had at a
senior prom for Gretchen. Wow, what a guy.
He looked so happy with cute little Lillian and Joey during the photo
session, like somehow the troubles of the world were behind them. I agree
with another poster, was that really the time to be buying condoms though,
with every one of your friends around you, lining up at the same cash
register? Yikes! I thought he handled the condom/Joey situation rather well,
he just smiled as if, oh well, what are you going to do. A long way from the
often high strung Dawson he used to be.
Dawson and immediately tell when there's something bothering Joey, and he,
being the wonderful friend he is, goes to talk to her. I don't think that
Gretchen minded too much in that instance, after all, she's Joey's friend
too but realised Dawson can talk to her far better than anyone else.
The openness and friendliness in the way Dawson and Joey talked to each
other was beautiful, and only serves to remind me that these two have shared
so much together, and have a bond that can't be broken, no matter what the
circumstances. I hope it gets stronger and stronger in the following
episodes, before they all part and go off on their seperate ways.
Dawson words, that he's been looking for someone that he's loved as much as
he's loved Joey rings true. You always compare the rest of your
relationships to the first, blind and complete love you've ever had... but
maybe there are some of those feelings still lingering within him for Joey,
and vice verca. Actually, I have no doubt about that.
I was a little surprised that Dawson didn't step in before hand and decked
Pacey in the face. Lord knows I would have. But then again, Dawson realises
that it's something Joey can handle by herself... and probably didn't want
to inflame the situation anymore by putting himself in Pacey's firing line.
The glare he gave Pacey before he went after Joey was beautiful. Even more
so, I'm glad that he was indeed there for Joey, that he could still make
sure she was ok. A testament to how far he's come.
I felt extremely sorry for Dawson, as he had his heart stomped on once again
by the person that he loves. Right when he realised that things were
"right" - deja vu all over again, as we recall how last year, he finally
realised he wanted Joey back, that things were right and again had his heart
shattered. Arrgh.
When Gretchen said those words, that he was still chasing after Joey, my
brow raised quizzically... I think he loves Joey, and wanted to help her in
her time of need. And Gretchen seemed to misinterpret that has some sort of
ulterior motive. Maybe Gretchen, despite denying it, was irritated because
Dawson was helping Joey with her problems after all, not Gretchens.
Either way, I can understand how Gretchen felt out of place at the prom, and
a little depressed that she had her job application rejected earlier. But I
can't, for the life of me, understand where her decision to split up from
Dawson came from. Of course she can lead her life... God, she has so many
oppourtunities, college, work, anything. She appears to be smart, beautiful
and talented. Why does she have to break someones heart to move forward? I
found it all coming far too left field for me to find realistic. Especially
since in the very last episode they decided to live in the moment and enjoy
each others company no matter what happened.
Her talk with Pacey earlier though, was realisitc. I understand how she
would feel like she isn't moving on, but of all the people in the world,
Dawson has been the one who has been there for her, helping her realise that
nice guys are far better than the flimsy jerks around. Oh well. Like Pacey,
she had better explain herself next episode.
I found Jen's reaction to be very realistic, as you don't "just" get over
issues with your father after you confront him. That's why I think she
should have stayed in therapy, because it's clear she still has a long way
to go before she heals. The wound is open now, it needs to be stitched
properly this time. Her interaction with Jack was hilarious, and especially
her reaction to have been setup with Drue. Ahh a classic.
Speaking of whom, Drue was fantastic in this episode, and I laughed out loud
when everyone cried out in unison "NO!" to him holding the baby. He actually
seemed to care about Jen, and found his support of her to be... reasonable.
Mind you, I still prefer nasty Drue, so much more... wicked :)
I loved Jack and Tobey tonight! Unlike last week, where it was dull and
lifeless, their relationship was as sweet and enjoyable as any on the Creek.
I found their banter and chemistry to be simply wonderful to watch, and I'm
glad Jack has finally found a friend in Tobey... and indeed a lover. I can
understand Jack's issues with the whole dating/romance aspect, but it felt a
little too much like "last year"... but then he went outside and confided to
Tobey that he liked him and kissed him. Excellent, we're seeing some growth
from Jack after all! Nice kiss btw <g>
I had really hoped everyone would be friends as they leave High school and
begin their lives. Alas, it doesn't look like it's going to happen, and
that's perhaps the saddest part about growing up - sometimes, you really do
lose the people you love.
Despite that, fantastic episode, a resounding 9 out of 10.
Mal thanks Mal: I have to say, you are great at reviews. If I miss an episode, I just look
for your review. Keep up the good work Mal...
Melanie too: Mal....my man. You so kick ass with your reviews. I love the way you word
things. After watching each show I make my own mental review on the
episode. I read your reviews and end up going even more deep with the
thoughts I already have and end up thinking about things I hadn't even
considered. Your reviews somehow make the show even more enjoyable. Kudos to
you! Keep it up. =)
SLYN11 responds to Mal: I was thinking about not even watching Dawson's Creek last week, out of protest
of my favorite show (Roswell) probably getting cancelled - but I am so glad I
broke down and watched.
I am totally with you on this one Mal, it was an excellent episode. This was
my favorite of the whole season, and I missed the first 10 minutes of it.
But of course, I had a few issues with the episode. Mainly, how the whole
Pacey think was handled. I loved the drama of the scene where he broke up with
Joey, but I felt like it was a bit too suddent. It was as if the writers had
come up with the idea of Pacey starting to hate Joey out of the blue. I feel
that was poor writing.
We all (in the forums) knew that Pacey was going through a soul seaching and
life defining experience, but I don't think the writing over the season has
accurately portrayed that. TPTB have flip flopped between Pacey being sullen
and depressed to him being perfect boyfriend. I just think it could have been
handled with greater skill by the writers.
Ok on to your review...
>If the rest of season is going to be anything like
>this, then I'm going to be one happy camper.
Here's hoping it will be.
>Since the promos
>had showed us Pacey lashing out later on in the episode, it was pretty darn
>obvious that the reference to the limo, tearing the dress etc were all
>likely to compound Pacey's frustrations.
I feel that this was so way out of character for Pacey. The one thing he does
know how to do well is be a great date. I think the writers were just trying
to force us into seeing that Pacey was going through changes.
>I can't help but feel that Joey being so understanding and
>supportive so late in the game is too little, too late
I agree. I think Joey has strong feelings for Pacey, but she lacks the
experience and maturity to be in a relationship with such a complicated man.
Dawson and Joey were together for about a minute, so really Pacey is her first
boyfriend.
>Pacey's admission that he's angry at Joey, was startling for me, and I tried
>to understand where it came from.
Bad writing...this should have been established in earlier episodes, if this
was the direction the writers wanted to go. But I must say Josh acted the
scene perfectly.
>'ve known and loved Pacey for the last four years. He's a character I've
>laughed with, cried with and rooted for... he's someone I respect and admire
I would not even be watching Dawson's Creek if it were not for Pacey. His
problems and antics have continuously made the show for me. Why do I feel like
I am saying good bye to him? I think the writers may have assinated Pacey's
character beyond repair.
>Did you see the look on her face when he said there's no magic boat this
>summer etc? I've never in my life seen such a look of anguish and my heart
>broke along with Joey's
I love drama, but this was too much. As I have said before, this borders on
character assination. Pacey Witter is just not this cruel, especially not to
Joey. He must be in some serious emotional pain to pull a stunt like this in
public.
>I think she means
>that no matter what happens, she loves him unconditionally
I think here lies the true problem with Pacey. I think that he does not know
how to handle unconditional love. He has never gotten from anyone before, not
even his parents. I think that he cannot recognize that someone can love him
without wanting him to change or be better. And Joey has always loved Pacey as
he is...because remember Pacey didn't do anything really to "win" her. He was
just himself.
>The contrived condom scene...
This was just dumb. This is not the way to get Dawson and Joey back together.
We are all so over the "first time" issue.
>I understand completely what she means about first love...
>you never really do love someone like you do your first love, it's so
>magical and innocent and spectacular
So true. Although, I am still not convinced that Dawson was Joey's first love.
But I will let that one go...
>Dawson and Joey, there could
>still be... unresolved feelings going on.
I am so sick of this. Joey really should never have got into a relationship
with Pacey, if she still had issues with Dawson. I think she have taken the
time to figure it out - for real. But since they are supposedly soul mates I
guess we are to assume that they will always have residual feelings for each
other. And I don't buy the whole soul mate thing either, but I will let that
one go as well...
>Joey's mind was racing as she thought "who is this guy? Is he the same boy I
>love?"
I think no one was more stunned than the audience.
>Dawson! Ahh, someone with a lot less issues these days
Except that pesky virginity. I am praying that Gretchen will give him a
good-bye roll in the hay.
>I was a little surprised that Dawson didn't step in before hand and decked
>Pacey in the face.
That would have been out of character for Dawson. He is not a man of action.
However, if the roles were reversed, I have no doubts that Pacey would have
knocked Dawson out.
> But I
>can't, for the life of me, understand where her decision to split up from
>Dawson came from.
Another example of bad writing. Writers are supposed to plan the direction of
each character at the beginning of the season. The audience should never feel
like a character's actions are completely out of the blue.
>Drue was fantastic in this episode
I think I am a Drue fan now. I hope to see more Pacey and Drue scenes in the
future. I can see lots of mischief happening with those two hanging out.
>I loved Jack and Tobey tonight! Unlike last week, where it was dull and
>lifeless, their relationship was as sweet and enjoyable as any on the Creek.
Where have they been hiding Tobey all these weeks? He almost looked dusty been
pulled out of the closet to be the cliched prom date. But he was redeemed by
cute and clever writing. I would have loved to see Tobey and Jack flirt and
date before this....it would have been and interesting story. I mean that made
us suffer through endless episodes with the ever so dull Ethan...at least Tobey
had some spirit.
>Nice kiss btw
It is about damn time!!
>Alas, it doesn't look like it's going to happen, and
>that's perhaps the saddest part about growing up - sometimes, you really do
>lose the people you love.
So true Mal. High school graduations are really sad, because everyone is going
their separate ways. And you know it will never be the same...
I think I am going to go and dig up my old high school yearbook and reminisce.
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