You know I can't believe this. After years of gratuitous self-examination, you finally did it, you acted. I mean, I thought you and Joey were going to draw out this 'will they-won't they' drama for at least another couple of years. Sam and Diane didn't get together for at least 4 seasons and Mulder and Scully...they haven't even kissed! If you and Joey can get across this romantic checkmate thing you've been in for GOD knows how many years...anything is possible!
S2The Kiss
Me not going to France...you and me talking dirty in the halls...I mean, do you think we're making some massive, monumental mistake? I mean, things have always been so complicated between...
I think we'll be fine. I mean granted we'll be entering some uncharted boy/girl territory but I honestly think regardless of how complicated things are on a day to day basis, we'll be fine. We'll concentrate on the simple stuff.
Like what?
Like a date.
A date?
Mm-hm.
You and me on a date?
Yep.
I don't know Dawson. I was gonna watch TV. I hear Luke Perry is returning to 90210.
Oh, the first date. This will be interesting. Hey, what's wrong?
I don't know it just seems weird. I mean, Dawson and I on a date? Doesn't that seem weird to you?
Well was it weird when you kissed?
No, that felt pretty right. But the thing is, it hasn't happened since then and it was yesterday.
Well, that's not unusual, because the way I see it, the second kiss, it's always tougher than the first one.
We actually kissed more than once that night.
Yeah, but it only counts as one and that first kiss...it's the passionate one. It's the one filled by desire and attraction, and all of that, but the second kiss is rational. You got time to worry, and over analyze and most women....they prefer that first kiss, but I'm partial to the second one because it's about something more. You'll get that second kiss Joey and when you do it'll be great. It'll be real. It'll be meaningful.
I'm really glad we've already bypassed the end of the evening "Will she kiss me?" drama. So, um, it should pretty much me smooth sailing from here on out.
Yeah, but now you have to endure the agony of "Well, I've already kissed her so should we just check into a motel and go at it like porn stars?" anxiety.
I, um, I think I can handle that.
Good because I know a good motel.
Do you want to know why I didn't go to France? 'Cause I wanted to so badly. I mean, in France I could have started over, you know. I wouldn't be Joey the waitress, or Joey the daughter of a convict, or Joey half of the "will they/won't they" couple of the century. I didn't go to France because it just seemed like the easy way out, you know? The easiest escape from my life, which in spite of a few highlights is pretty pathetic. But I didn't want to take that easy way out, Dawson. It just seemed like sticking around here would only make me stronger. Then there was you too. Dawson Leery, who finally got a clue. But I have to tell you Dawson, as complicated our friendship was, it doesn't even compare to how complicated whatever you and I have here is bound to be.
Really? What you and I have may never be simple...but that doesn't mean that we're not going to be scorching. Besides, who's to say that you can't have some of France right here in Capeside, hum? Here we are along the river Seine, a tour of the il de la city, the favorite spot of lovers and friends. And from here we also have a view of the magnificent structure that we simplists here in Capeside like to call....ze swingset. Granted, It's no Eiffel Tower, but it's all we got. But don't forget about the other francophile opportunities in town. French fries.
French toast.
French doors.
[They kiss]
French kiss. The second kiss, the rational one. The one that requires thought.
S2Crossroads
I've got a big case of the Molly Ringwald syndrome.
[Talking about what she wrote in her diary] The truth is, Dawson, I've had these feelings for you, for so long. And some days, it would just make me so mad, at me and us. And I had to take it somewhere and unleash it. And it was my way of coping.
I forgot Pacey's birthday. I'm his best friend, and I forgot his sixteenth birthday.
Is he alright?
No. He's really hurt, angry, not speaking to me. And I'm all to blame.
Sorry Dawson.
Yeah, I pretty much suck.
Oh hell.
Don't swear dear. God is listening.
If he's listening, then he should realize that you're allowed to say it if it's heard on Network TV.
So what? I mean at least she didn't tell you that the sight of you gives her dry heaves or that you're a self-centered, self-absorbed, selfish...
Yeah, but she obviously has opinions about me that she hasn't been honest about. She said I was a..a talentless dreamer with no cinematic future.
Okay, no offense, Dawson, but I don't think anybody cares.
I care. And Pacey I could honestly use some advice here.
Oh, you want some advice? How about this? Your life is not that interesting.
What?
You know I am so sick and tired of hearing about you and Joey's boring little mini dramas I'm going to start tearing out my fingernails for relief. Get over yourself, Dawson! Deal.
S2Alternate Lifestyles
[Pacey and Andie are married for a school project]
I want a divorce.
Granted. You know what, we split the cash. You can have the kids. I'll keep the car.
That is so typical, doesn't it sicken you that you're living up to the most common and base of male stereotypes? You don't care about your wife and kids; all you care about is this overpriced absurd piece of metal.
Hey, it's got passenger side airbags! Look, I want a Viper, end of story.
This is just one assignment. Its not like your flunking out of school.
Yeah, I know that. But you get behind by one day, and then you're always struggling to catch up. And you become more and more confused, and then the next thing you know, you're out on the streets drunk and pulling around a shopping cart.
Andie, you're rich. Rich people don't end up on the street. They end up in Florida.
Is Andie on any kind of special medication? Because she just went psycho on me.
Why, what'd you do?
Oh, nothing. I just called her a spoiled princess.
Andie, a spoiled princess? I don't think anything could be further from the truth.
Oh, come on. Are you telling me your family's not totally loaded?
You think I work here for kicks?
I can't believe I'm friends with someone who only has eyes for Dawson Leery.
Guilty as charged.
Please, you're making me eww. [Jen smirks] Jen, look at me. I have three words for you. Make it happen.
Abby...
No, don't Abby me. Make it happen.
S2Tamara's Return
Listen, I know it's over. It has to be, but I just need to know... Do you miss, um, teaching.
JMs. Jacobs
Yes. Very much.
Good, because I miss you teaching. Very much.
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