Gail Leery quotes from Dawson's Creek

Gail

[on TV] Well, Bob, it looks like tomorrow would be a good day just to stay in bed.

You've got that right, Gail.

Dawson

God, could they be any more obvious? So, Gail, what are your current views on the situation in Bosnia? Will you be jumping my bones after the broadcast?

Dawson

Um... guys, USC is not for me. I want to drop out. I know this comes as a surprise to both of you, but I spent the whole summer in L.A., And I went to every single one of my classes, and the main thing that I learned about L.A. is that L.A. is just not where I want to be right now.

Gail

And Boston is?

Dawson

All my friends are in Boston.

Gail

Oh, honey. You'll make new friends in California. It just takes some time.

Dawson

Mom, it's more than that. It's more than that. I'm... I'm at a profound crossroads in my life, and I know that if I don't choose this path, I'm going to have significant regrets.

Gail

Hmm… Where would you live?

Dawson

Uh, with Jack and Jen at Grams'.

Gail

What would you do?

Dawson

Find a new school.

Gail

Oh, Dawson.

Dawson

Mom, I know I sound like a complete flake, but I promise you, I've given this a lot of thought.

Mitch

I've given this some thought myself, and I've decided... you're not dropping out.

Dawson

It doesn't work like that, dad.

Mitch

If you're going to stand here and talk to me about crossroads and paths so you can drop out of school and go crash on a sofa, then don't presume to talk to me like you're an adult.

Gail

Did Joey ask you to stay in Boston?

Dawson

No.

Gail

Are you two…

Dawson

Together? No. It makes no logical sense. I know. The past few years of my life, I haven't done anything without a clear-cut objective. I've always been asking myself, "What's my goal? What am I trying to accomplish?" And my whole life, everybody's always been telling me to follow my heart. The irony is, now that I've finally figured out what that means, everybody's telling me I'm crazy if I do it.

Gail

No, honey. I'm not saying not to follow your heart, but... people change, Dawson. It's a fact. You, all of your friends, you're all gonna change. So if you are absolutely sure that you want to be with Joey, just make sure that you are not going to prevent either one of you from growing. And, sweetheart, I am not dismissing this beautiful idea of soul mates, but the reality of eternal coupling... well, quite frankly, it boils down to one thing... faith. So ask yourself this question-- is Joey the kind of person that you are willing to take a very big leap of faith for?

Joey

Audrey! Lay off.

Audrey

What's your problem, princess? I was sticking up for Joe Dirt over there.

Pacey

Oh, this isn't going to end well.

Audrey

Would you shut up, Pacey?

Pacey

You're out of line, Audrey.

Audrey

Of course I am. Anyone messes with the one that got away and you get all up on your high horse, don't you?

Jen

Audrey...

Audrey

Oh, excellent, another party heard from. What's your problem, Lindley?

Jen

I think you're the one with the problem.

Audrey

Oh! How devilishly clever of you, Jen. [Pause] Oh, honey, are you still upset that I shagged your dream boy, because I am sorry about that.

Jen

What are you even doing here?

Audrey

I missed my flight, bitch! Which is really, terribly unfortunate, because if you think that spending Christmas on Walton Mountain is my idea of a good time, than you all are about as high as I am right now.

Gail

Audrey? Why don't you go lie down?

Audrey

Oh, you know, thanks for that Gail, really, but I think I'm kinda just getting started here. Do any of you have have any idea how hypocritical this whole little gathering is? I mean, I'd be flying high on a pleasingly potent cocktail of vodka and painkillers and thank you, by the way, Gail, for the painkillers. But I seem to be seeing things a little clearer than-than any of you. Dawson. Pacey. You guys hate each other, don't you? You're never going to-to be able to mend this little rift that exists between the two of you, so-so why do you even bother with the charade? And Dawson and Joey. [Laughs] Here you are, both of you, all grown-up and so very pleased with yourselves and each with your little significant other by your side respectively and while I will give you that it does make for a pretty picture, the truth of the matter is that you guys finally slept together and you've never really dealt with it. And neither of you are going to be able to have a relationship with anyone else till you finally just deal with your crap once and for all. And...as for you, Pacey, I'm really sorry that Audrey Hepburn next to you broke your heart all those years ago and has prevented you from ever fully committing to an adult relationship...but you know what? Just grow up.