Dawson, you and I are friends. Friends. But sisters? Sisters are...
Off-limits?
Yes, sisters are off-limits. They're like mothers, only pretty.
S4The Tao of Dawson
Do you "like" her "like" her, or just like her?
Pacey this is Gretchen Witter we're talking about here, not Winnie Cooper.
S4The Te of Pacey
Any other day that I was to find you making out on the basement floor with Dawson of all people, I would probably freak out. And then we would have words. But not today. Today I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to think about it. In fact, I'd like to pretend it never even happen, cause frankly I got bigger problems on my mind.
Which are?
A conversation that I'm supposed to have with Joey, that will impact the entire rest of our relationship.
You are very sneaky, you know that? You just turned around that entire conversation without ever having to admit that you were day dreaming about sex. I'm impressed.
[smiling] I've learned from the best.
Well, that's true.
My family could give a crap about me or my birthday. This is just an excuse for my father to get a little bit drunker than usual, have some birthday cake, tell me I'm a disappointment and then pass out in his chair while watching When Animals Attack!.
Okay, so they're not perfect. Granted. But they're your family, Pace. Don't you get what that means? The least you can do is make a little bit of an effort.
It doesn't matter what kind of effort I make. I'm still going to fail.
You and I are just on opposite paths, Jo. On different roads. And we are heading further and further away from each other.
I don't think so. I think both roads lead back to the same place. Right here. You and me, Pace.
Now, I never told this to anyone... and so help me I will hunt you down if you breath it to a soul. I got rejected the first time I applied to the police academy.
You did?
Yep. Let me tell you Pacey, it was devastating. The second time, I did get in. But I never told anyone, not even my father, your grandfather God rest his soul. Because I knew he'd beat the hell out of me, drunk or sober.
I know I'm not college material, Pop. But I just really, really wanted to go.
Look son, I know I've been hard on you about school. It's not because I think you're not good enough to go, or get in. Pacey, I don't know if it's the right thing for you. I don't know if it's ever been right for you. But ask me if I think you are meant to do great things... I might reply positive.
S4Hopeless
GGale
I am trying to protect you.
From what? The dangers of having a good time with my girlfriend? Come on!
GGale
No, the dangers of getting hurt by a woman whom, as perfect a person as she seems right now, might actually be in a different place in her life.
Mom, it's not like that with Gretchen.
GGale
Honey, I'm not so sure.
Well I am. And you know what? It really doesn't matter what you think because it's my life and it's my relationship. If you want to express a little last minute maternal control, you're gonna have to wait for the next one to come along because I really don't want that from you right now.
I'm offering a brother's opinion, okay, and, as your brother, I can firmly tell you... That is not a leaving-the-house kind of outfit. That's like the bottom layer of something that will become a leaving-the-house outfit when you put on a sweater or something.
This is a sweater.
A sweater is a big, baggy, shapeless thing which hides the human form. They design them specifically for sisters on dates.
Yeah, me as Pacey's sister and her ever trusty barkeep, maybe. Me as Mrs. Robinson, maybe not.
Come on, 3 years does not make you Mrs. Robinson.
I'm sorry, but I'm scared.
Good! Do you think I'm not scared? I'm terrified, Jo! I have been fine with waiting. I have been too scared to sleep with you too soon. I don't want to do anything that is going to jeopardize the more amazing relationship that I've ever had. Jo, I am happy that you and I took the time to really fall in love with each other. But we're here now, Jo. This is 8 months and counting. So, I just... I want... I need for you to know that if our relationship is not going to be progressing on to that next level, it's not because of me.
Picture's not half bad. [chuckles] And not just because it's about me either.
We should make another one sometime.
Any time kid... anytime.
S4A Winter's Tale
BFMr. Brooks Friend
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to, Miracle on 34th Street. Arthur always believed that the best answers for life's questions could be found in the movies. Crazy idea, huh?
Really? Virtually topless female comes knocking on our door, asking if Pacey can come out to play, and you don't have any comment?
Well, no matter what I say, you're just gonna take it wrong.
Do you want to know what I'm scared of? 'Cause I'm not scared of whether or not we sleep together, if-- if and when you and I decide to do that, it will be right. What I am scared of is that little piece of your heart that will always belong to Dawson Leery. OK, I'm scared of that piece of your heart that always envisioned your first time being with him. I'm scared of that part of you that just doesn't want it to be me. That's what I'm scared of.
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