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Recap - 10/10/01
Episode #501 - "The Bostonians" - Season Premiere

Dawson- He is in California at school and lands a job as an intern for a director. He was supposed to go and visit Joey that weekend, but had to cancel in order to start his internship. On his first day on the set, he tells off the overbearing director and gets fired.

Joey- Joey is at Worthington College in Boston. She has a new roommate, Audrey (Busy Phillips) who often asks Joey to leave the room so she can have sex. Joey calls it sexiled. Joey is feeling sorry for herself because Dawson is not coming to visit. Her Professor (Ken Marino) tells her she should be a writer, but she needs to work on her latest story. A story about the kiss with Dawson. Gag me! (sorry, Im a P/Jer) She does end up going to a frat party and bonds a little with Audrey. She decides to stop living in the past and calls Dawson and leaves that message on his machine. At the very end of the shoe Dawson shows up at her door.

Jack & Jen- The are living with Grams in Boston. A cute guy invites them to a frat party and Jack wants to go. Jack tells Jen that she needs to find a guy because she hasnt had one since Henry. Jen goes to the docks in Boston to see pacey. She agrees to keep his secret that hes in Boston a while longer, but not forever. Jack and Jen go to the party with Joey and Audrey and Jen meets Charlie (Chad Michael Murray) a guy thats playing in the band.

RECAP - 10/17/01
Episode #502 - "The Lost Weekend"

Dawson- Has spent the weekend with Joey at Worthington. Its his last day and he calls his home phone to check his messages. Joey realizes he is trying to listen to the message from her, much to her chagrin, she tries to persuade him not to. He does anyway and now is confused how they could have had such a great weekend and she doesnt want to have anything to do with him. Joey has to go drop a class, so Dawson gets the campus tour from Audrey, who he thinks is a cool girl.

Joey- Joey goes to see her writing professor to drop her class. She is still upset about getting a C on her kiss story. He signs her paper to drop and she waits in a huge line. Hours later she reaches the drop desk and is told her Professor signed a fake name. She storms in to ask him why. He explains to her she is too good at writing and he didnt want to lose her in his class. (My assumption: This Professor stares at Joey while she is writing something for him. He seems a little more interested in her than just student/teacher.)

Jack & Jen- Jack is still bugging Jen about not having any sex life. He says to her that for her being a slut she hasnt had sex since hes known her. They are walking the streets of Boston and find they are lost. Coincidentally, they end up outside of a radio station and Charlie is working there as a DJ. He calls for Jen to come inside and she goes on the radio with him. They have a cute little debate. (My Prediction: Jens appearance on the air with Charlie got listeners interested and they offer her a job working with Charlie.) Jen goes back to Charlies dorm room and makes the first move. They end up having sex. Afterward, Jen is embarrassed by what shed done and tries to make a quick getaway. Charlie says to please not leave because then hell have to start all over again next Friday and not meet a girl helikes as much as he likes Jen. How Cute! :)

Pacey- Pacey actually had more than a 1 minute stint this week. We met Melanie, the Deans niece that was traveling with Pacey on the yacht. She has been seeing Pacey throughout the summer. Doug comes to visit Pacey and tells him he has a friend that owns a restaurant and hell give Pace a job there. Pacey wants no part of working there UNTIL . . . He and Melanie go out to eat and she picks up the check. He is offended and she says she doesnt mind paying for her slacker boyfriend. He then goes back to the restaurant and gets a job as a prep cook. He meets one of the waitstaff, played by Lourdes Benedicto. He says he doesnt like girls who smoke as she is outside having a cigarette. She gives him her cigs and says not to give her one when she asks. Barf! I dont like her already!

Dawson and Joey - At the end of the show, Dawson is at the airport ready to leave without saying goodbye to Joey. Audrey tells Joey he left and Joey rushes to the airport. She talks to Dawson about their relationship and Dawson says to her that they can either go their separate ways and meet up again in 4 years being unconnected or he can stay with her. He Stays! Another Gag Moment!

Recap - 10/24/01
Episode #503 - "Capeside Revisited"

Joey:
Joey is out to dinner with Jen and Audrey. While on her way to the bathroom, she spots Pacey in the kitchen. She is shocked and talks to Jen about it. Jen tells her hes been in town for 3 weeks. Joey asks why she didnt tell her and Jen explains that Pacey didnt want her to.
When Joey and Audrey are back in their room the next day, Audrey asks whats up with this Pacey guy. Audrey convinces Joey to go and see him, because she is pretty and doesnt know it and she is smart and doesnt know it.She explains to Joey that she probably doesnt like relationships because they are messy and unpredictable.
Joey goes to see Pacey. They start making small talk about their relationship and Pacey says, Oh Yeah, we dated once, didnt we? They still have fantastic chemistry and she comes on board his boat and they continue talking.

Jen:
While at dinner with Joey and Audrey, Jen receives a call from Charlie. Its a booty call and she rushes right over. The next day, Jen realizes she doesnt even know where Charlie is from, so they decide to try to go 12 hours without any sex. After hours of trying to find something in common, they start to have sex, but have no condoms. Charlie takes Jen to break into the student center to steal FREE condoms. They do it on the student center floor.

Dawson:
Dawson goes back to Capeside to inform his parents he is leaving his college in California and moving to Boston. Mitch is very mad and disappointed in Dawson. He thinks he is just chasing a girl and it will ruin all the dreams he has had for filmmaking. Mitch tells him hes not choosing his own path hes just following Joey down hers. (So True!) He sticks to his guns though and moves in with Jen, Jack and Grams.

Jack:
Jack is having a blast with his new buddies. They ask him to join his fraternity. Jack says he doesnt know and tells them hes gay. They all laugh and say they already knew that and that was one of the reasons they wanted him, so they looked diversified. Jack is excited and joins!

Pacey:
Pacey is at work and pissed that hes just slicing potatoes instead of cooking. Karen keeps coming in with an attitude and Pacey wants to know why. Later, Paceys boss throws out the 40 lbs of potatoes he has spent forever slicing and Pacey freaks. It seems that his boss was just giving him slicing practice before letting him actually cook. He also tells Pacey that Karens problem is because she wanted that job and he didnt feel she had enough patience for it.

At the End of the Show:
Dawson is waiting for Joey when she gets home. He tells her it didnt go well and they decide to go for coffee. Then we see Mitch driving in his car eating an ice cream cone. The top of the cone falls off and Mitch proceeds to chase it around the car while driving; NOT a good idea! He finally looks back up and it appears a car is headed right for him.

THE END

Recap - 10/31/01
Episode #504 - "The Long Good Bye"

This episode was very touching and sad. I have marked a (TJ) for real tearjerker moments. It doesnt take much to make me tear up, so this episode was a very WET moment for me!

The opening to the show is a slow montage of clips and very soft music.
Dawson is home in Capeside after the death of Mitch. He is busy taking care of Lilly and his Mom. Gail cannot stop crying, so Dawson is left to make the funeral arrangements. He has a flashback of his 12th Birthday when Mitch gave him his first video camera.

Joey goes to Paceys boat to tell him the terrible news. He goes to Capeside with her. Back in Capeside, Joey has a flashback of her and Mitch. Bessie and Grams are helping with the food for the service. We actually see Bessie in this episode, BUT she has no speaking part.

At the reception after the funeral: Grams was talking to Dawson and he asked what her religious advice would be. She answered, The Lord and I arent on speaking terms this week. (TJ)
Jen offers Dawson her condolences by stating that she doesnt know what to say, so shes just going to hug him for a long time and tells him she loves him and would do anything for him. (TJ)
Joey goes to talk to Gail and tells her she has never seen love like she and Mitch had. (TJ)
Dawson is on the porch when Pacey walks out. Dawson thanks him for coming. Pacey says, Im really really sorry, and hugs him. (TJ)
Back inside the telephone rings and the answering machine picks up. It has Mitchs voice on it. Dawson freaks out and rips the phone from the wall.

Dawson is on the docks when Joey goes to see him. She says to him, Ill make you a deal. You take care of Lilly and Gail and Ill take care of you. He tells her that the last thing Mitch said to him was that he was disappointed in him. LATER: Dawson is on his bed and Joey comes in. She starts talking to him and he tells her to stop and to leave.

Downstairs: Joey and Pacey are talking and he asks why in the world would Dawson leave film school. Joey gives him a knowing look, and Pacey tells her that she and Dawson deserve their shot because they never really had it.
Dawson tells Gail he is staying in Capeside for a while where he belongs.

The Next Day: Pacey goes over to Dawsons House. He has a Mitch flashback. He goes and wakes up Dawson and asks him if he wants to go for a ride. They go and Pacey drives to the scene of the accident. Dawson asks why they are here. Pacey explains how exactly the accident happened; that the other driver involved fell asleep at the wheel. He tells Dawson that it was not his fault. Pacey says, Im telling you all this because Once upon a time we were best friends and that means that Im here for you, anytime, anywhere, anyplace, forever! (TJ!!!!!!!)

Joey goes back to school and tells Audrey that Dawson wants nothing to do with her. She cries.

Gail goes to the refrigerator and says to Dawson that they are out of milk. She breaks down as Dawson goes to get milk. When Dawson is at the store, the clerk tells him his father was in the night he died. He tells Dawson that his father said wonderful things about him and lists a few of them. Dawson goes to his car and finally breaks down and cries.

The song Fire and Rain plays at the end of the show and we see Dawson continuing to cry and everyone else getting on with their lives. Jen, Joey, Jack and Audrey meet Pacey for dinner at his restaurant. And Dawson continues to cry, then drives away!

Recap - 11/07/01
Episode #506 - "High Anxiety"

Audrey and Joey are jogging when they run into Professor Wilder. He tells Joey about a project he is doing with a few students and asks her to join. She agrees. He invites her to a party to meet the students on the team. She tells him her friend (Dawson) is coming and she probably wont make it.

Dawson is coming to visit Joey and she is trying to figure out what they can do that is not stress producing for him. They are watching a movie, when there is a car crash scene. She quickly turns it off and apologizes. He says lets go to the party.

While Joey is socializing at the party, Dawson goes into the bathroom and starts freaking out. He runs out and tells Joey they need to leave right now. He informs Joey that he also freaked out the other day in the grocery store and doesnt know why. (Anxiety Attacks)

Pacey and Jen are walking the streets of Boston when they spot Charlie in a restaurant holding hands with a girl. Pacey tells her to ignore it, but Jen cannot resist and she barges into the restaurant and pours ice cream and coffee all over Charlie. He then introduces her to his SISTER. Pacey is over in the corner laughing at her! Later, she brings a basket to Charlies room to apologize when she catches him with a girl; KISSING!

Pacey is at work flirting with Karen, whom he has a crush. His boss asks if he can borrow his boat to take his wife to. Pacey says fine. The next day his bosss wife comes in and she is sick. Pacey asks her if she had fun last night and she says she was home in bed. His boss comes in later and returns the key to Pacey and tells him his wife had a great time on the boat! (LIAR!)

Jack is in the middle of hell-week with his fraternity when Tobey shows up unexpectedly. Jacks first priority is to his frat brothers and it causes a lot of problems. Tobey ends up leaving and Jack never even showed up to say good-bye. Later, Jen confronts jack and he tells her its not his fault they are all growing apart. She said he didnt know he felt that way about Tobey, but Jack says about her. She is stunned!

End of Show: Dawson leaves Joeys room to go home, but leaves behind the book about the loss of a parent that she gave to him. She is upset and Audrey suggests they skip their jog and go out for coffee instead. Joey seems surprised that Audrey is turning out to be a supportive friend.

Recap - 11/14/01
Episode #507 - "Break Up/Break Down"

Dawson goes to see his doctor in Capeside to see what these attacks hes been having are. His doctor recommends him to a therapist in Boston. He goes to Boston, but doesnt go in for his appointment. Instead he goes over to Grams house and runs into Jack and ends up going to a frat party instead of calling Joey like he promised.

Jen and Jack are still not on speaking terms. Jen decides to take Paceys advice about getting even, not mad, at her cheating boyfriend. She and Nora (Charlies other girlfriend) set Charlie up by confronting him and then offering him a threesome. They manage to get him naked and lock him out of the dorm in the hallway in front of a lot of people. (Good Job!)

Pacey figures out that hid boss, Danny, is having an affair with Karen. He flirts with Karen anyway. Pacey throws a cheering-up party for Dawson, but Dawson shows up with Jack very drunk. Dawson runs into Joey at the party and says, Oh I forgot to call you. He tells her he can fix that and gets out his cell phone, dials her number and leaves her a message. His message is that he got a drunk message from her so this was his turn and if he hadnt hed probably be back at USC and his dad would still be alive. Joey is shocked that he said that.

End of Show: Pacey wakes Dawson up with a hangover cure. Dawson goes to find Joey and to apologize for what he said. She brings him to the train station and they talkabout how they just dont know what will happen next in their lives. Joey kisses Dawson.

Recap - 11/21/01
Episode #508 - "Text, Lies and Videotape"

Dawson is back in Boston. He is waiting for his therapy appointment with Jen. They talk about therapy and Jen tells him the good things about it. When Dawson goes into his appointment he is surprised to find young, blond therapist. (Quite a sexpot)
Back home: Dawson and Gale meet with their attorney and it seems Mitch forgot to add Lilly into his will. Dawson is very upset by this.

Audrey is planning on trying out for MTVs The Real World. While she is preparing for that, Joey is getting ready for another meeting with Professor Wilders group. Wilder seems to be trying to help Joey and give her an upper hand with her peers on this team. (Seems to me hes hinting to a student/teacher relationship!)

Pacey is learning to cook. Danny (his boss) is teaching him so he can cook for a big party the following night. Pacey confronts Karen about her affair with Danny. She yells at him to mind his own business and says hes too immature to understand. Later, she shows up at his boat to apologize to him. She tries to explain her relationship with Danny to Pacey. She tells him he reminds her of Danny and Pacey says, I remind you of a guy who cheats on his wife? (Good Comeback!) He invites her inside, but she declines.

While watching Audreys Real World video, Joey realizes something about the Wilder Project. She impresses her teacher and the other students by figuring it out. Wilder compliments her on this accomplishment.

The party at Paceys work is interesting. Karen plans to spend the whole night with Danny, but his wife shows up. Pacey fills in as her last minute date. After the party Pacey shows up at Karens to cheer her up, but it is cut short by a phone call from Danny apologizing for the mix up at the party. Pacey leaves disgusted.

Dawson is on his way back to Capeside when Jen plays a requested song to him on the radio. They both have sweet flashbacks. When he gets home his mom gives him a letter that came. He won a film festival. Dawson tells his mom that he never entered it and she tells him his dad did. He tells his mom he is not going back to USC.

Recap - 11/28/01
Episode #509 - "Hotel New Hampshire"

Dawson and Pacey are talking on Paceys boat at the beginning of the episode. They are sharing what has been going on in their lives recently. Its a nice scene that reminds me of their old days.

Jen is studying with Joey. Joey tells Jen that Jack invited her to his winter formal. Joey also tells Jen that she is glad that Jen is there for Dawson.

Jack and his frat boys are compiling a list of easy girls for their formal. Jack offers up Audreys name to be added to that list. Eric, a frat brother, is the one who wants to take her.

Pacey goes to Karens apartment and sweet talks her into going on a Non-date.

Jen is working at the radio station when Nora shows up to see her. Nora said she is having a hard time with the Charlie break-up ever since Charlie started sending her cheesy love letters. Jen tells her she hasnt received any letters and she is just fine with that. UNTIL Later, when Jen is crying to Dawson about why Charlie picked Nora over her. She says she wants the corny love letters and to not just be considered a floozy. She wants to just get away. So, conveniently, Dawson asks her to go with him to the film festival in New Hampshire. They go.

Joey and Audrey are getting ready for the dance at the frat house. Jack and Eric pick them up. Jack tells Joey that Jen is away with Dawson. She is a little bit shocked. AT THE PARTY: Audrey is not having fun with her date. He tries to impress her with his weight lifting stories; she just rolls her eyes. INSIDE: Joey overhears Jack and Eric talking. Eric is complaining that all his normal pick up lines are not working and wants to know if she is really easy or just a tease. Jack says not to worry, shell put out. Joey is livid and has words with Jack. Joey and Audrey leave the party.

Dawson and Jen check into their room and see a large bed with a heart above it. They laugh. Everyone at the festival thinks they are a couple, so they play along. They honor Dawson at the festival. While they are introducing him and referring to his Dad sending in the film, Jen holds Dawsons hand. He goes up to make a speech and talks lovingly about his dad. At the end he also thanks his girlfriend, Jen. Its very cute.

Pacey and Karen go out to dinner. Pacey says to her, I have kept to public places so you didnt get the urge to jump me. They laugh. He then talks to her about how she deserves to be with someone who treats her how she wants to be treated. He walks her home and compliments her on not complaining or yelling all night long. He goes to kiss her check good night when she kisses him smack on the mouth. They start going at it and end up inside her apartment.

After Sex: Pacey says that he knows this is complicated, but she interrupts and says that nothing has changed. She then tells him that hes not worth what shes risking. Pacey accuses her of sleeping with him just to get back at Danny. Hes pissed and leaves.

Dawson and Jen are in their hotel room and Dawson is talking about his Dad and how Jen is always there for him. Dawson asks her why they broke up all those years ago and they talk about it. Dawson says You were never physically attracted to me. Jen answers, Is that what you think? And then she leans over and kisses him on the lips. He looks at her for a second and then grabs her and they start going at it. It was sweet how they showed this scene. Kind of reminded me of when Joey and Pacey first had sex. AND YES, They cut Dawsons line, Tell me what to do! I assume this was because everyone laughed at him from the previous weeks preview!! Hehe
IN THE MORNING: They wake up and Jen is touching Dawsons hair. They talk about the sex and Dawson says it was so much more then he ever expected. They cuddle in bed. Very cute I must admit!

Pacey goes into his work the next day and quits his job. Danny says that Karen already beat him to it. Danny tells Pacey that the job is still his if he wants it. Pacey goes and finds Karen. She is waiting for a cab. He sits with her and she tells himshe doesnt regret last night, but that it opened her eyes and she needs tomove on. YEAH SHE DOES! They hug and she leaves in the taxi. SEE YA KAREN!

The morning after the party Jack goes to apologize to Audrey. Joey walks in on them and he says he is sorry to her too. They talk about how they can incorporate their old friends and their news ones. They promise to try harder.

Dawson and Jen are packing to go home. Jen wants to talk about everything. She tells him she is scared and doesnt want to lose his friendship. He promises that that will never happen. They mutually decide to see where this relationship goes. Jen says she wished they didnt have to go home yet, so Dawson dumps out their suitcases and says they can stay for a few more days. They kiss.

Recap - 12/12/01
Episode #505 - "Four Scary Stories"
-A Winter's Fright-

Joey, Pacey and Jack go to see a scary movie that turns out to be not so scary. They sit around at Grams house and tell each other their own real life scary stories.

Joey tells her story about Halloween night. Audrey is dressed as Stephen Kings "Carrie" and is trying to convince Joey to go to a party with her. Joey insists that she has to study. Audrey goes with her to the library and spots an older creepy man. The man is staring at Joey. After Audrey leaves the guy comes up to her and says he has to talk to her. Joey flips and runs away. The cute male librarian says the older guy is harmless and sends her downstairs for the book she is looking for. She is downstairs and there is no one around. All of a sudden the creepy guy pops up in front of her and she screams and runs. The cute librarian shows up to help her. He knocks the older guy out, then locks the door! Joey realizes that this cute guy is the one who has attacked other girls on campus. She crouching tigered his ass.

Jack tells the story of his initiation into the frat house. He and two other pledges have to clean out the basement. After feeling ill, Jack goes upstairs and hears a noise. He finds a guy tied up with tape over his mouth. Jack takes the tape off his mouth and asks who he is. He says he is a pledge named Tad and that this was a hazing prank. Jack is mad about that. Tad says that its no big deal, they just dont want him in the frat. Basically because hes gay. Jack goes out of the room and when he comes back Tad is gone. He goes to the basement to find his 2 friends and he sees a yearbook picture of the frat house from 1968 and Tad is in the picture!

Pacey tells his story about a drive with Karen. An oncoming car has its headlights out, so Pacey flashes his lights at them. Karen freaks and asks why he did that. He explains its a common courtesy to other drivers to let them know their lights are off. Karen tells him it could also be the story of an urban legend that people do that and if you flash your lights at them they turn around and run you off the road. The car does just that and follows and bumps into Paceys borrowed car. They pull of at a rest stop and go inside and when they look out the car that was following them is next to them in the parking lot. Pacey yells at everyone in the rest stop and gets thrown out. They get back on the road and the car is stopped in the middle of the road in front of them. Pacey plays a little chicken and the car runs off the road. Karen gets out and gets a bat and goes right up to the car. They open the door and there is no one inside!

Grams comes home near the end of the episode and tells the youngsters that they dont know what a scary story is. She tells them about a night that Jen was working at the radio station. Jen hears noises and goes outside, its near midnight. When she goes out the door shuts and she is stuck outside. She uses her student ID card to try to open the door, but it falls inside. Then she hears a voice whispering jennifer. She walks around the corner and sees someone and they are still whispering to her. She yells at them and asks who they are, but the person falls down and its a fake person. She runs towards the studio and shoves the door and it opens. She runs inside to the booth and talks into the mic for a second. Then she notices her college ID is on the table. Just then a body smashes through the window.

At the end of the episode Jack and Pacey are teasing Joey for being scared. Joey asks Pacey to walk her home and he pokes fun at her again. It was cute!

Recap - 12/19/01
Episode #510 - "Appetite for Destruction"

Dawson and Jen are back at home after their trip to New Hampshire. They are talking outside of Grams house and are discussing what to tell everyone about them. Dawson says they'll just play it by hand. When they go inside they share a kiss in the entryway. They dont realize that the whole gang is standing there watching them until Audrey says something.

Everyone is gathered at Grams house because Pacey is making hem all dinner. He wants to show them what hes been learning at the restaurant. It is now very tense as Dawson and Jen join them for dinner. Audrey makes a scene by dumping food on herself and insisting that Joey come help her clean up. While in the bathroom, Joey tells Audrey that she is fine with Dawson being with Jen. Jen then leaves the table to see if the girls need her help.

Dawson, Pacey and Jack are at the table. Pacey and Jack are inquiring about the events of the weekend in New Hampshire. Dawson tells them he is not going to go over the bases with them. Pacey and Jack make a few funny comments before Dawson leaves the table to talk with Joey.

Dawson finds Joey in the kitchen and asks if she ok with all this. She tells him that shes fine and it was just a kiss. Dawson gives her the knowing look that it was more than just a kiss. Joey is flabbergasted.

When Dawson and Jen find a minute alone they give each other moral support. Dawosn says that they knew it would be weird and its ok because hes happy with Jen. They are cute together.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the rest of the gang is rushing Paceys cooking. They all just want to get out of Grams house. They insist that there is nothing wrong with pink chicken. LOL

After more uncomfortable dinner conversations, Dawson goes to talk to Joey again. He says that he knows she has to be a little upset by the news of him and Jen. Joey finally admits she is bothered and confused by this. She asks him what happened to him moving to Boston to be with her. He tells her that all the memories he associates with her hurt him. He tells her it hurts too much to see her. Joey is shocked!

After dinner Jen talks to Pacey in the kitchen. Pacey seems to be the only one who is all for Dawson and Jens relationship. He tells her to do whatever makes her happy and by the looks of it shes happy now.

End of Episode: Audrey tags along with Jack to a frat party leaving Pacey and Joey walking together. They talk about what happened at dinner and Pacey listens to her. They share a nice friendly hug. (This is the stuff Pj-ers like myself have been waiting for!)

Dawson and Jen go upstairs to the attic bedroom where Dawson will be staying. They lay opposite each other on the bed and talk a little. Jen says she just wants to be boring for a while. Dawson says that that is just not possible. They giggle! (Dawson and Jen are really cute together. I am not a Dawson fan usually, but this new pairing is making him seem to be more than just plain old virgin Dawson that is lovesick over Joey Potter. LOL I say KEEP Dawosn and Jen!!)

Recap - 01/16/02
Episode #511 - "Something Wild"

The episode begins with Joey at her sisters B&B watching TV. She is on her winter break and is just hanging out bored at her sisters house. Her sister says for her to go do something fun, but when Pacey enters and offers Jo a ride back to Boston in his new car, she jumps at the chance.

IN BOSTON: Joey cannot wait to find out her grades and goes to where they are posted. She got a 4.0, straight As in all her classes. She hugs Professor Wilder.

Audrey convinces Joey to go out and do something wild and they go to a local bar. Audrey says they cant go home until they kiss a boy. Pacey meets them there. Audrey goes up on stage and sings with the band, Son of a Preacher Man. She is a big hit. After, Audrey and Pacey are playing pool and Pacey tells Joey how she has another personality. He calls it Other Joey. She goes off to look for Other Joey and runs into Charlie. He hits on her, not realizing that she is Jens friend. He is embarrassed. He dares her to take a chance on him. (blah blah) Joey tells him she is not just a boring person and then we see her up on stage and she lets her hair down and sings, I Want You to Want Me. Pacey and Audrey are floored. Backstage Joey surprises Charlie when she kisses him.

Audrey sees Joey talking to Charlie and gets Pacey to leave the club with her. She kisses Pacey on the cheek and tells him about the pact to kiss a boy. While Joey is walking home, Charlie shows up on his Harley offering her a ride. She declines and then tells him if he tells anyone he met Other Joey that shell deny it.

IN CAPESIDE: Dawson takes Jen back to Capeside with him. Gale is not very happy that they are dating. When Dawson has to meet the plumber at the restaurant, it leaves Gale and Jen time to catch up. Gale expresses her concern to Jen about them dating. Jen says she only wants what is best for Dawson. They agree about that. Gale sees that Jen is sincere and tells her that Dawson is stubborn and Jen has to make him move into Grams house and go to the film school in Boston.

When Dawson gets back, he and Jen start talking about this. Jen tells him it is time to move on with his life. He says he wont be taking any advice from her about parents because she doesnt even speak to her Mother. She gets very pissed and storms off.

Later, Dawson is down on the pier and Gale comes to see him. She tells him he has to make things right with Jen, Beg and Grovel if you have to. Jen and Dawson make up and they end up in Grams old house having sex in front of the fire. Dawson tells Jen he will move into Grams' House.

Recap 01/23/02
Episode #512 - "Sleeping Arrangements"

Melanie comes to visit Pacey and informs him that the boat hes living on has been sold, but her uncle bought a new boat and wants Pacey to sail it for him in Greece. He is very excited about this prospect and goes into work to tell Dan hes quitting to follow his dreams. While talking to Audrey about it. She tells him to follow his heart and if he wants to go, go.

Jen and Dawson experience some difficulty in their new living situation. Jen has no leeway for Dawson in her space. That same day Jen fills in at the radio station and gets a call asking for her advice on love. Jen proceeds to tell the caller that men are bad and they always either leave or cheat. Dawson is at home with Grams and they are listening.
Later: Jen gets home and Dawson is waiting for her. She asks if he was listening and he says yes. She expects him to break up with her, but Dawson says for her to get over it, that hes not going to cheat on her or leave her. The next morning when they meet in the bathroom, she has room for him.

Joey is being set-up with a guy in her class. Prof. Wilder notices that this boy has a crush on Joey and introduces them. Joey blows him off because she thinks Audrey slept with him at the frat party they went to earlier this year. Later: Audrey tells Joey she never slept with him, he kept asking about Joey. Joey goes to find him and explains why she gave him the cold shoulder. They go for coffee.

Jack is excited to be moving out of Grams house and moving into the Frat house. When he gets there he is doubly psyched when he sees that he has his own room. But after he realizes that a frat buddy who has seniority at the house is giving him his room, Jack knows something is up. When Jack pressures him for an answer, he tells Jack that they guy he was supposed to room with didnt want to room with a gay guy. Later: The homophobic guy and Jack talk. He realizes he was being unfair to Jack and tells Jack hed be happy to room with him.

At the End of the Show: Pacey is on his boat packing when Audrey comes in. She said she has to show him something outside. When they go outside the whole gang is there. Joey says, What, you werent going to tell us you were leaving? They give him a gift, a compass. Dawson says its so he can always find his way back home. Pacey tells them he cant except it because hes not going anywhere. He realizes that he has a life here in Boston now.
The End

Recap 01/30/02
Episode #513 - "Something Wilder"

Its Dawsons first day at his new film school. Jen wants to send him off right, so she presents him with a bag of gifts for school. The last one being an ET Trapper Keeper. When Dawson arrives at school Oliver immediately bombards him. He wants Dawson to direct his new film. Dawson quickly declines. Later when Dawson gets home from school he is telling Jen about Olivers film. It sounds like he really wants to do it.

My Opinion: Dawson and Jen still have great chemistry! And I cannot get enough of Oliver! He is slightly weird, but in a cute and funny way. Plus hes not bad looking either.

Jens radio show has taken a bad turn. Her boss asks to see her and explains that she seems to have lost her edge. She realizes its because shes actually happy for once and doesnt have all the bitter woman comments to say to her callers.

Jack gets put on Academic Probation for failing some classes. His frat brothers are not too pleased about that. Jack goes to the restaurant that Pacey works at and proceeds to get
very drunk. His frat brothers are also there, but not with Jack. One of the frat guys tells Jack what a disappointment Jack has been and that Jack was supposed to clean up the house image and all hes done is made it worse. Then he says that talking to Jack is like talking to a chick and Jack hits him. Pacey rushes out to stop the fight as well as the other frat brothers. Later: Pacey talks to Jack about why he screwing up his life. Jack has no answers.

A boy from Joeys class, Elliot, is interested in her. He finally gets up the nerve to ask her out. She says no at first because she thinks he had sex with Audrey, but then after talking to him she finds out he did not have sex with Audrey. They decide to go to dinner and a movie.
Later: Professor Wilder informs Joey that the Rose Files project is over. He is taking the whole group of students out for dinner. She agrees to go, not realizing at the time that its the same night she has plans with Elliot. She tells Elliot that she is getting sick and cancels her date with him.
Even Later: The group is done with dinner and all the students leave, leaving Joey with Prof. Wilder. They walk and talk and end up sitting on a bench in the park. They end up kissing. Joey breaks away and freaks out and leaves. When she gets home there is a basket with soup and stuff in it from Elliot. She feels like a big jerk.

Oliver tags along with Jen and Dawson out for dinner. The two boys manage to talk only about the movie and completely ignore Jen. She gets pissed and gets her edge back for her radio show. Dawson decides to do Olivers movie.

Recap 02/06/02
Episode #514 - "Guerilla Filmmaking"

Dawson is directing Olivers film. Oliver and Audrey are the leads in the movie. Pacey is there doing the lights. Dawson thinks Oliver is a terrible actor. He tells him that and they try to think of a guy who could play this shallow role. Charlie! Jen goes to ask Charlie if hell do the movie. He says why would I do you this favor. Jen replys You get to make out with a hot girl. Charlie agrees.

Pacey is helping Audrey with her lines for the play. When it gets to the kissing scene, they start really going at it. They stop themselves saying that its just not right. They both agree . . . kinda!

Joey is in Professor Wilders class and is feeling very uncomfortable. She tries to talk to him after class, but it again becomes uncomfortable. She asks Audrey for advice. Audrey asks her when the last time she felt like this for a guy was? Joey smiles.
Later: Joey goes to Prof. Wilders house. They are making small talk and about to kiss when her phone vibrates. She tells him she has to go and she walks out the door. A second later she walks back in his house and kisses him. Then she leaves again feeling very satisfied with herself.

Audrey isnt having a great time with Charlie as her lead actor. She says she cannot concentrate with Pacey right next to her. She locks herself in the bathroom. Pacey tells Dawson that its his fault that she is being like this. Dawson laughs and tells Pacey what an idiot he is. Joey shows up and Dawson tells her and Pacey to go get Audrey out of the bathroom. Joey figures something happened with Audrey and Pacey. She gives them her blessing saying that she loves them both and just wants them to be happy. And that their pairing would be the smartest thing either one of them has done in a long time.

Funniest Moment: While on this little break Charlie has been looking at the script. As he is approaching Dawson and Oliver, Oliver says, Oh No, Its trying to Think! LOL

At The Frat House: Jack is hanging out with Eric. They are just playing video games when Eric asks Jack how he came out. Jack tells his story and Eric says he wishes he could be more like Jack. Eric is giving off the feeling that he is gay and just hasnt come out yet. Later: Eric tells the frat guys that Jack tried to kiss him. Jack is so pissed he decides (Finally!) that he doesnt need this house anymore. As he is leaving he says to Eric that he has some serious problems that he needs to work on. Eric looks almost embarrassed.

Dawson is looking stressed out. Joey walks up and asks him whats wrong. Dawson tells her about the bad ending. She tells him that he still needs to believe in happy endings and that maybe she is his sign. She leaves. Dawson fixes the ending, clues Audrey in and films it. Its perfect!

Pacey and Audrey are walking home together. She keeps telling him that he is just not her type. They start kissing and she still tries to tell him that hes not her type. They laugh and continue making out.

Joey is walking home by herself. She is smiling and happy. She throws a snowball at a street sign and the crowd goes wild (in her head). For the first time, Joey seems to have an air of confidence. Its a nice change from sulking Joey!

TO BE CONTINUED . . .

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