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[Capeside High Library - Andie and Jen make their way through the stacks.] Andie: Look, I know how over whelming the college application thing can be. But the way I got through it is to take it step by step. So, let's just take a step over to the college bound reference section and start pulling down a few books. Hey, do you know what might be fun? Jen: Yeah, what? Andie: Start focusing on schools that are in New York. Since it's your old home. Jen: Oh, I don't know… I just spent three years trying to wash the Big Apple out of my system. Andie: (pulling books off the shelves.) Yeah, but haven't you recently decided you might want to go back? Jen: Well, as you're so fond of pointing out, I haven't recently decided anything. Andie: Well, what about your rush to rejoin the gang at (missed place?)? Jen: Has Dru been whispering in your ear? Jen: Well, actually, we did have a little confab at the Yacht Club last week. He was telling me all about you and your social set and how you guys used to spend all of your time at the Haunt, dancing and drinking until the wee hours of the morning. According to him it was a non-stop ball of fun. Andie: Well, according to him would be the key phrase. He's the dark prince of the revisionist history. (Jack rushes over to them out of breath.) Jack: Okay, I found you. I'm glad you're still here. Andie: Why? What's going on? Jack: Oh, nothing much, actually. It's just uh, well, there's just this one thing. There's was something waiting at the house for you all day. And, uh, actually no, it's not really that important. It's just this little letter from a no-nothing more eastern school. So you know, you might want to take a glace at it. (reading envelope in his hand) It's from some place called… uh, Harvard. Andie: (shoving all her books into Jen's hands and grabbing the envelope) Oh! Harvard! Oh! Oh my gosh. Okay! This is future in an envelope. Oh God! Or not. If it was a yes, it'd be bigger, right? I mean, this is a case where size really does matter, right? Jen: Well, I think that size only matters when you have a full view of the entire package, really. Andie: So, I have to open it in order to find out? Jen: Uh-huh. Jack: Come on, they'd be fools not to take you. Andie: They would, wouldn't they? Jack: Will you open it? Andie: (opens the letter; reading) Dear Miss McPhee, Harvard college is pleased to inform you that your application for early action for the fall of 2001 has been accepted and we are looking forward to having you as a member of the freshman class! Jack: Yes!! You're in! You're in! Jen: You're in! Andie: I'm in! Jack: (hugs Andie.) Congratulations! Oh my God! (to the entire library) Hey everybody! My sister just got into Harvard!! (Andie looks dazed as the library starts to cheer for her. Opening credits.) [Record Store - Dawson is looking through the shelves when Gretchen walks in. She sees him and rushes over to a stand, grabs a CD off it, and approaches Dawson who finally notices her.] Gretchen: If you're looking for something new and different, may I suggest Marchiba. Dawson: Marchiba? Gretchen: They're a little Herbie Hancock, a little Biz Markey, and just a touch of Poe for good measure. Dawson: Except that none of them are currently represented in my CD collection. Gretchen: You've at least heard of them? Dawson: Uh… Gretchen: Oh, Dawson. (a guy walks up and hands her a flyer) Thanks. Dawson: Uh, party invite? Gretchen: Oh, not just a party. A rave. Dawson: A rave in Capeside? Well, I guess even suburban rhythm impaired youth need an outlet, right? Gretchen: Sure! Hey, it does a body good to just let loose once and awhile. Besides, raves aren't just an outlet for dancing. They're sorta a Declaration of Independence. Dawson: Yeah, right up there with the Boston Tea Party. Gretchen: Hey, every generation has it's rebel, subculture experience, and this is ours. You know, our attempt to define who and what we are and to make a statement about how we're going to live our lives. Dawson: Our statement is that we can keep (cheating the babe?) and wearing glitter and jumping around at techno pop? Gretchen: It's called fun. And I think you need to come with me and check it out. Dawson: To a rave? It's not really my scene. Gretchen: Well, I'm guessing that you haven't actually been to one, so how do you know? Dawson: Instinct. You know, never been two-stepping either, but some how I know better than to run out and buy a pair of cowboy boots. Gretchen: Yeah, well two-stepping isn't all the rage with the nation's youth. But, if you are so inclined, I would love to intro you something that… Dawson: …is completely foreign to everything I've ever know my entire life. Gretchen: Okay, well, consider it one of the terms and conditions of our new friend agreement. You know, let's challenge and expose other party to experiences that he or she would otherwise not indulge in. Dawson: Does this agreement have a rain check clause? Gretchen: Yes. But just this once. Dawson: Okay. I promise I will take you up on it next time, if and when I'm ready for you to see how insufferably un-cool I can be. Gretchen: Oh, you don't give yourself enough credit. I mean, at worst, you're just mildly un-cool. Dawson: Thank you. Gretchen: Well you at least give this disc a try? Dawson: Yeah, right now. Gretchen: Come on. Dawson: Okay. [Capeside - Pacey and Joey are walking down the street.] Pacey: This town is sorely lacking in most meridian activities. Joey: We could always do a Bonnie and Clyde. Pacey: What, like hit a bank and go on the lam? Joey: Well, it's a possible solution to two of our biggest problems. You know, money and boredom. Pacey: That's good, actually, you know. We could get ourselves one of those big, honking sedans. I could get myself a fedora, you can get yourself one of those Kodak box cameras and we just head out across the heartland. You know, thumb our nose at authorities. Stopping occasionally, I guess to take a few pictures of a loving gangster couple… (they've stopped in front of the record store and Joey can see Gretchen and Dawson through the window. She sees them standing close together listening to headphones. Pacey notices her lost interest in their conversation and looks at the store. He only notices it's a record store and not that Dawson and Gretchen are inside.) Do you want to burn some time spinning some discs? Joey: Nah, not right now. Come on. [McPhee Residence - Mr. McPhee is giving Andie his red letter sweater from Harvard. Jack sits behind them as Andie looks at herself in the mirror.] Mr. McPhee: My father gave that to me the summer I got in. And I've been saving it, hoping for this moment. (Andie now wears the sweater) You look perfect. Andie: Daddy, I'm not perfect. Not by a long shot. Jack: (in a snooty voice) You know, Andie, wearing the crimson certifies excellence. In fact, I remember when the boys and I first got to the yacht… (they all laugh) Mr. McPhee: Alright, you think this is excited? You wait until that course book arrives here. We're going to see if some of the old war horses are lecturing this fall. And then you'll do the summer session… Jack: Dad! Mr. McPhee: Alright, alright, alright. I'm getting ahead of myself. It's just that… this is the greatest moment of your life. I've never been more proud of you than I am right now. Jack: Just remember, I want that same speech when I get into clown college. (they all laugh) Mr. McPhee: Alright, you'll have to excuse me. I have a phone book full of calls to make, to some of my fellow alum. (he walks out) Jack: Uh, it's a big sweater to fill, huh? You know, don't let him get to you. But don't freak yourself out, either. Andie: I'm not freaked out. I'm not anything. In a way I wish I were. You heard him. This is suppose to be the greatest moment of my life. You know, I should feel amazing or happy or something. Jack: You're telling me you don't feel anything? Andie: No. One big, fat empty. It's probably just the medication. You know, it keeps me feeling the lows, but the side effect is it keeps me from feeling the highs too. But you don't have to worry about me. I'm sure I'll be bouncing off the walls in a few days. Jack: Uh, I totally forgot. Speaking of bouncing off the walls, I got this Email invite. There's a rave going on tonight. What better way to celebrate, right? You just got into a Harvard. I think you deserve a night of wild, reckless abandon. What do you say? [Computer lab - Jen sits in front of an iMac looking at a college website. Computer: You've got mail. (she clicks on her mailbox to read it. It's from Dru, with the subject, "Party Invite". She opens it and the flyer pops up on her screen. Dru can now be seen sitting at a desk behind Jen and over a row.) Jen: (talking over her shoulder) Dru, one more time and I'm going to feel compelled to accidentally smash your fingers in the door jam. Dru: Come on, think back to your (housy?) and hay day. You were the oeuvre raver. You left the scene as world renown. Jen: Another part of my reputation I was really proud of. Dru: You my dear, are a pod person. The Jen I once knew thrived on that reputation. She personified fun. (walking over) That Jen is M.I.A. (looking at the screen over her shoulder and reading the site she's at,) College Seeker dot net. Come on, Jen, it's not bottom of the ninth yet. Jen: Oh, it's coming back to me. Yeah, I remember why my skin crawls every time you're around me. Dru: Your skin crawls because I remind you of what you're missing. Come on, Jen, face it. You need stimuli. Too long with it now and the little voices inside start to ask for it. You've been here for awhile. I bet your little voices are screaming. Oh, by the way, that night I went back for the Ecstasy that I gave you. It's a funny thing, both you and it were gone. Now I know where you are… Jen: You're such a bastard. Dru: You know, it's not surprising to me that you wavered. I mean, here it is, fall quarter senior year and you still don't know what you want to do with your life. Where you want to go. Who you want to be. You know, it should would be nice to escape those questions for a little while, wouldn't it? Jen: Dru, I'm no longer fourteen and naïve. If you're going to try and convince me to screw up my life again, you're going to have to do a hell of a lot better than that. Dru: Okay, how's this? You're afraid that if you admit to yourself how much you love feeling good, you'd have to admit you want to feel that good again. If you're going to take one, tonight's the perfect night. (he walks off) [Leery Residence - Dawson walks in and finds the table set with candle lights and an arrangement of balloons next to the table. One of the balloons says "Congratulations". Mitch and Gail are dancing to music.] Dawson: Congratulations? Did Publisher's Clearing House stop by today? Gail: Uh, Dawson, no. Uh, honey, I thought you were going to be working at the restaurant tonight? Dawson: It was a little slow. They said they didn't need me. Mitch: Well, we're glad you're here because we have something to tell you. Dawson: Okay. Gail: We have spent a lot of time thinking about this and despite all the logical reasons why we shouldn't, our hearts say that we should have this baby. Dawson: (hugging Gail) I'm so happy for you! This is amazing! Mitch: This is really how you feel? Dawson: Yes! Absolutely. Completely! Wow. Gail: Oh, honey, we were just about to sit down to have dinner. Let me get you a plate. Dawson: You know what, don't worry about it. I've already eaten. And there was this thing I was invited to. So I think I'm gonna go upstairs, change, and then I'll be out of your hair. You guys have a good night. (he runs upstairs) Mitch: You know what I love about that kid? Gail: Everything. Mitch: Well yeah. And he can totally take a hint. (he kisses her and they continue dancing) [Pacey's Place - Joey sits in front of a mirror putting big hoop earrings on. Gretchen is also there.] Gretchen: I've been to at least a dozen raves and they've all been great. Joey: Oh yeah, hundreds of (missed word?) strangers packed together, being blasted with potentially ear damaging decibels? Sounds great. Gretchen: Hey. I thought you were going to give this a chance? Joey: I am. I'm actually really excited to check out this new revolution. (Gretchen places a big King's crown on Joey's head. Joey fixes the crown and looks at Pacey. He implies no, and she takes it off) Pacey: Aren't raves just like high school dances only 10 times longer? Gretchen: Oh, I used to love high school dances. Pacey: Well, duh, you were the queen of every one you ever went to. Gretchen: Well, duh, why do you think I loved them? Hey, if you don't want to come, we are totally fine leaving you here. You'll finally have time to clean the bathroom. Pacey: Did I say I didn't want to come? All of sudden I'm starting to see the upside here. Gretchen: Good. (there's a knock at the door, she goes and answers it) Dawson. Wow, you actually decided to come. Dawson: Uh, yeah. I'm cashing in the rain check. (he walks in) Gretchen: Hey guys. Look who's joined us. Dawson: (laughs nervously) All right, the Mitch-mobile is gassed and ready to go. Who's coming? Joey: Let's go, Pace. (they get up and uncomfortable follow Dawson and Gretchen.) [Jen's house - Andie follows Jen into her room. Jen begins looking for something.] Andie: We're going to be late picking up Jack. His meeting ends by 10. Jen: I know, I know. I just… I gotta find directions to the map point. Andie: What's a map point? Jen: Um, it's like a buffer zone for undesirables. If they don't like the way you look, you might not get directions to the actual location. Andie: But how do you know if you're undesirable. Jen: Andie, it's a rave on the outer banks of civilization. Anybody who shows up with money is desirable. (she finds the paper) Oh, here we go. Don't worry. Within an hour you'll be grooving to the point of exhaustion with the Cape's version of it's disenfranchised youth. Andie: Are you sure you want to go? Cause I'm starting to feel really guilty about twisting your arm. And if you don't want to go, I'll totally understand. Jen: Mmm-mmm. No, I want to celebrate with you. Andie: Good! Cause I think we're going to have so much fun. And I think that's exactly what we need, to have fun. But first, the facilities. (she goes off to the bathroom. Jen looks towards the door, then goes to her dresser. Under her socks is the box with the two Ecstasy in it. She looks at the pills as Andie walks back in.) Figured while I'm in there, I might as well slap on a little of that lip… (Jen has turned around and Andie sees the pills) Are those some kind of pills? Jen: Yeah, some kind of pills. Andie: We're not talking aspirin, are we? [The Mitch-Mobile - Dawson is driving, Gretchen rides shotgun, Joey rides behind shotgun and Pacey rides behind driver.] Gretchen: You know what just went through my mind? That fourth of July in (missed place). That was the last time all of us were in a car together. God, you guys were such babies. How old were you, Pacey? Pacey: I don't know. Don't remember. Dawson: We were 11. Gretchen: (to Dawson) You were wearing something red. Is it possible that I remember that? Dawson: Unfortunately, yeah. (Gretchen and Dawson laugh. Joey looks at them both, noticing their interaction.) [Park - Jen and Andie approach a swing set where they plan to meet Jackers.] Andie: Ecstasy, wow. So, have you done a lot of it? Jen: Yeah, in New York. Never went to a rave without it and I went to a lot of raves. Andie: So, you must have liked what it did for you. Otherwise you wouldn't have kept taking it, right? Jen: Well, yeah. First few times it's amazing. Hard not to like the X effect. Andie: Which is what, exactly? Jen: (they sit on the swings) Ooh, what's with all the questions? Andie: I'm just curious. You know, a way to pass the time until Jack gets out of that never ending meeting. Jen: All right. First time you do X, it's really good. You get this feeling of, loving everybody and everything and everybody loves you. That can be really powerful. X just made me happy. It just provided a pleasant vacation from my usual spot under the bell jar. Andie: So X makes you happy? Jen: Mmm-hmm. And all kinds of wonderful. Andie: That doesn't sound so bad. Jen: No, it's not at first. See, it lasts about 6 hours and then it's gone. And afterward, ironically, you're more depressed than when you started. The worst thing though with X, or with any drug, you lose your inhibitions. That's why I stopped. I just didn't know who I was anymore. Andie: Can I see it? (Jen gives her a look) Come on! I'm just curious. I wanna see what they look like. Jen: (laughs) Andie, you're way too interested. (she hands Andie the box) Andie: (she opens the box and looks at the pills) I'm just interested in feeling happy. Jen: Wait a minute, didn't you just get into Harvard? Andie: Yep. And one would think that finally getting the one thing that you wanted your entire life, you'd experience one moment of sheer joy. But… Jen: No moment? (Andie shakes her head no) You wanna talk about what you are feeling? (Andie smells the pills) Andie: Nope. Because that's all I ever do, is talk and talk. Tonight I just want to have fun. I want to leave my problems behind in a little field and pick them up tomorrow. I don't know, I… I'm sure it's just some weird delayed reaction thing. And I'm gonna feel happy soon. It's just… Jen: You will. Jack: (walking up, Andie presses the pill box against her stomach so that Jack won't see) Oh my God. Insufferably. I can not wait to dance this soccer stuff right out of my head. (noticing the girls are looking weird) What, did I interrupt something? Andie: Nope. Just girl talk. Jack: Mmm-hmm. I'm glad you stopped when I got here. Should we vaminose? Andie: Yep! (Andie pockets the box. Jack starts to walk towards the car and Jen moves close to Andie) Jen: (whispering) Okay, come on. Andie: (whispering) Not here. Later! Later! [Mitch-mobile - Dawson pulls up a dirt road and comes to a chain rope blocking the road. You can see a small booth set up down the road.] Dawson: Can they make this any creepier? Gretchen: I'll be your map point buddy. Come on. (they both get out of the car and walk down the road.) Pacey: When did they become going out together buddies? Joey: I believe this is the inaugural event. Pacey: So then, of all the guys in Capeside that want to befriend her, she picks Dawson. That doesn't bother you at all? Joey: : Pacey, he's the only person close to her age working at the restaurant. Makes perfect sense that they become friends. Pacey: I asked if it bothered you. Joey: No, it doesn't bother me. Pacey: It bothers you. Joey: No, it doesn't bother me. It (kisses Pacey) bothers you. You just want it to bother me, too. Pacey: So then what's bothering you? Joey: You. (she gives him a big cheesy grin and takes her fingers to turn his mouth into a smile. He laughs.) Guy: (serious) Well, why are you here? Gretchen: To have a great night. Guy: (turns all smiley) Exactly! Right on! Alright, umm, 5 bucks a body. Dawson: We'll take 4. (Dawson pays him and the guy hands him 4 tickets) Guy: Follow the yellow brick road. (Gretchen and Dawson walk back to the car) Gretchen: Now that I have you alone, tell me. Is it just a front or are you really okay with the Joey/Pacey surprise of the evening? Dawson: (sighs) Uh, it's a little awkward. I'm not going to lie. But you know what, I'm in too good of a mood to let it bother me. Gretchen: Is that why you changed your mind? Dawson: Uh, yeah, actually. Um, my parents decided to have the baby. Gretchen: Wow! Dawson, that's incredible! Dawson: Good, good. I wanted to tell you right away, but in light of… I didn't want to ruin the evening. Gretchen: Oh! No. You can absolutely talk to me about this. You have to. Dawson: Okay. Good. Because I've been wanting to share it with somebody. I don't know, I'm so excited about this. Gretchen: As you should be. I mean, hey, as irritating as they are, younger siblings do have their pluses. You know, they're good for doing chores and there's always someone to blame if anything gets broken. Dawson: Um, thank you for sharing what you went through. It really helped me understand what my parents were going through from the right perspective. Gretchen: Yeah, well, if there's anything I'm good for, it's a little attitude adjustment. (they laugh) Come on. [The Rave - Andie, Jack and Jen pull up and get out of the car.] Jack: Oh man, this is awesome! Rave time has arrived! (Jack comes around the car and starts walking towards the Rave. Jen and Andie follow at a distance.) Jen: Hey, Andie, were we done back there at the park? Andie: Totally done. Jen: So you're okay? Andie: I am so okay. Actually, I feel really great. Jen: Well, why don't you give me back the X. Jack won't see. Andie: (coming to a stop and handing Jen the box) Um, Jen, don't be mad, but I sorta took one. Jen: Andie, no… when? Andie: Well, before we got back to the car. You know, I just decided, you know, carpe diem. Jen: Andie, no, this is so not good for you. Andie: But you said it was amazing the first few times. And I think I've earned an amazing night, right? I'll pay you back, whatever it costs. Is it a lot? Jen: No, Andie, I don't care about the money, I care about you. Andie: That's so sweet, Jen. But I told you, I'm fine! Um, look, can we not tell Jack about this because I don't think he'd approve. (Jen doesn't want to agree but does and they continue walking.) [Rave - Dru is standing outside when Joey, Pacey, Dawson and Gretchen walk up.] Dru: Oh! Right on! You guys are so not the squares I thought you were. (noticing Gretchen) Hi there. We've never met. Gretchen: I don't have a problem with that. Dru: (grabs his heart) Oh ho ho… Ouch. Jen: (walking up with Andie and Jack) Hey guys. Joey: Hey. Pacey: Is it weird that we're all here or what? Dawson: Somebody's out celebrating (moves to hug Andie) Andie: Yep! Dawson: Congratulations! Gretchen: What are we celebrating? Joey: Andie got into Harvard! (moves to hug Andie) Gretchen: Wow! Dru: (to Jen) Which explains your sudden desperate need to focus on your future. Jen: I really don't need you tonight. Pacey: (hugs Andie) You did it. Just like you always said you would. Congratulations. Dru: Wow, Potter. How cool are you? You don't mind that lasted just a split second than the "ex" guidelines allow? (Pacey pulls away from Andie and looks at Dru. Joey gives him a dirty look. Dru thumbs his nose and smiles as he walks towards the rave.) Gretchen: (to Dawson) Who is that guy? Dawson: Did you ever meet Abby Morgan? Nevermind. Let's just go in. Andie: (looking at all the lights flashing) Wow, Jen, this place is so beautiful! (they make it inside the rave. It's packed! Everyone is dancing. Andie and Jen follow Pacey and Joey. Andie reaches to Joey and pets her arm. Joey looks at Andie momentarily, until Jen pulls her away.) Jen: Uh, Andie? Petting Joey, not a good way to maintain a low profile. I want you to enjoy this, but you're going to have to try and maintain, especially around the people you're going to see come Monday morning. Andie: I'm okay, Jen, really. You don't have to worry about me, I'm feeling fine. Jen: Sure you are. Listen, Andie, I really want to keep an eye on you, so you're going to have to work with me and stick by me. Andie: You're the best, Jen! (she reaches and pushes a strand of hair straight, then continues to rub it) Ooh, Jen… I never knew your hair was so soft! Jen: Okay, Andie, again, not in the realm of maintaining. You've got to try harder for me, please? Jack: (walking up) There are wild people everywhere. This is exactly the kind of reckless abandon you need. Andie: Mmm-hmm! Dru: (walking up) Which of you McPhee's are going to dance? Andie: Right on, sister. Let's go! (he grabs her hand and leads her off the dance. Andie smiles big at Jen and goes with Dru.) Jen: Jack, I need to get some water, so do me a favor. I want you to keep an eye on Dru and Andie for me, all right? Jack: Why? Jen: Just trust me. He's not the kind of guy to date your sister. (Jack walks in the direction that Andie and Dru went, and Jen goes to get her water.) [Rave - Joey and Gretchen walk up to this table with decorations and candy on it.] Gretchen: I'm sorry about the Dawson snap through. But when I invited him he said no. And it didn't even occur to me that he would change his mind. Joey: That's okay. I'm kinda glad that we all ended up together. I mean, accidental or not, things have been getting better. Slowly. Gretchen: I'm glad to hear that. The three of you have so much history. And Dawson's such a great guy. (she takes a lollipop off the table) Joey: Speaking of Dawson… And I know that this is none of my business, but, is it possible, even in the vaguest way… there's something happening with you and Dawson? Gretchen: Where exactly did that come from? Joey: Well, obviously you're aware of his incredibly infamous crush on you. Gretchen: Yeah, the one that ended when he was like 12. Joey: But, uh… Gretchen, Dawson has this way of hanging on to things since he was like 12. You know, sure he outgrows them in their proper perspective. But that doesn't always mean that they're gone. Sometimes I think they're just waiting around for the right moment to come out again… And maybe if he thinks there's the slightest chance… Gretchen: Do you know what I think? If Dawson is waiting for some childhood crush to come around, he's not waiting on me. [Rave - Dance floor. Andie and Dru are dancing. Well, Andie is smiling and bouncing around like a fool, and Dru is noticing that she is very high.] Dru: Andie McPhee, you are so high! Andie: Me?! No, I'm not! Dru: Yeah, really? (he rubs her neck and she responds) Yeah, feels good, don't it? Andie: Yeah, shh. I'm suppose to be maintaining. Nobody knows except Jen and she's gonna make sure I'm okay night. Dru: Yeah, Andie, look, honey… take my word for this, okay? I'm a far, far better guy through the looking glass then Jen Lindley could ever be. Come on, Andie, let's have fun! (he grabs her hand and walks her through the maze of people) [Rave - outside. Joey walks out and finds Pacey sitting on a couch (randomly). He's looking up at the stars.] Joey: You know, you're violating the sacred buddy system. No one ventures out alone, remember? Pacey: Well, I would have stayed in there but I was really intimidated by all the intricate steps necessary to enjoy the most tuneless music known to man. Joey: I too feel a little out of place. You know, not having dressed in what can only be described as an omage to Japanese animation. (she sits next to Pacey) Pacey: So, why are we here? Joey: We're trying something new. Pacey: Yeah, which only really serves to remind me how much I enjoy the old. Joey: Me too. But I'm glad we came. I mean, if nothing else to witness the wasted youth of America first hand. Pacey: And it ain't pretty. (Joey looks back at the rave and shakes her head) But you Madame, most certainly are. (she turns back and smiles. They kiss, Pacey giving one of his yummy Campbell's soup Mmm's, and he flashes a smile.) Joey: You know how we used to play barnicle for your thoughts? Pacey: Yes? Joey: Well, I don't exactly have any barnicle on me, but I could offer you this lovely glow necklace. Pacey: Oh, which I will gladly accept. (takes it and places it on his head) Joey: Oh. Gives you that whole Caeser look again. Pacey: Ohh… (they both laugh) Joey: So, I did my part. Now I think you're suppose to tell me something deep and profound. Pacey: You want to hear something deep and profound, huh? I miss 'True Love', Jo. I mean, right now, sitting under the stairs, (puts his arm around Jo) arm around you… I tell ya. I miss 'True Love' something fierce. Joey: I miss her too, Pacey. Pacey: Mmm. [Rave - Dawson catches up with Gretchen. He's holding a glow necklace which is no where near as cool as Pacey's. Pacey's was two colors intertwined.] Dawson: (offering it to Gretchen) Glow necklace? All the cool kids seem to be wearing them. (she doesn't take it) If you don't like the color, I'd be more than happy to exchange it, they got others. (finally takes it) No, it's great. Thanks. Is something wrong? There's no easy way to say this, so I'm just going to put it out there. Is it possible, even in the vaguest way, you're here because you think there's a chance something happening between us? It think there is something happening between us. It's called friendship. And that's all you expect? Did I do something to make you think I expected more? No. No, sorry. This is so out of the blue, I feel ridiculous that I even mentioned it. No, don't feel ridiculous. It's no secret that at one point of my life I wouldn't have killed for you to acknowledge that I was in the room. Or to want to hang out with you. But I don't think that's where either one of us is at right now. So where are we at? Um… well… when that boat sailed last summer… I didn't just lose Joey. I lost my two best friends. But, you know… you move on. And if you're lucky you make new friends like you. You're easy to talk to. You give really good advice. But, I don't expect anything. You know, it's just the opposite, really. It's just really nice to just be in the present with somebody. Okay. Okay? Dance or bounce? Bounce? [Rave - Dru and Andie are skipping around. Pacey and Joey walk up.] Andie: Oh my God! Hi! It's you guys! I love you guys! (she hugs Pacey and won't let go) Dru: She's feeling the love. Joey: Apparently. (Andie moves to hug Joey, but she stops her) Yeah, Andie, I think you've done enough hugging tonight. Andie: I just wanted to show you guys how much I love you both. You guys are so good together. And Joey, you're so nice. Well, except when the time you dumped Dawson for Pacey. That was pretty cold. But really, who can blame you? It was Pacey. I pretend not to care, but I have to admit, Pace. You are the love of my life, and I am so not over you. I hope it's okay that I said that. I mean we're all really good friends, so it shouldn't be that big of a secret. Joey: This is news to me, Andie. Andie: You totally don't have to worry. Pacey is so over me. And such the faithful type. If only I had been. Maybe we'd still be together. Pacey: Andie, are you feeling okay? Andie: Oh yeah. I feel great! And I just got into Harvard. Oh! We're gonna go bounce. Come with us! Come on! Pacey: No, you guys go ahead. Andie: Okay! Okay! Let's go! (she grabs Dru's hand and they run off, with Andie screaming in excitement. Joey and Pacey look confused.) [Rave - dance floor. Jen wanders through the masses look for any signs of her friends. She finally find Jack dancing with two girls.] Jen: Jack! Jack! Jack: What? What? Hey! Jen: Where did everybody go? Jack: Jen! I want you to meet Holly and Liz. Jen: Right. Hi. Uh, listen, can you just tell me where Andie went in the general direction? Jack: I don't know, I lost track of her when I started hanging out with these guys. I don't know when. Jen: Jack, I asked you to do one thing. One little thing. Jack: I don't know. Jen: Come on, we're gonna go find her. Jack: I'll see you guys later. (catching up with Jen) Hey, what is with you? I thought you were this major raver? I mean, all you seem to be doing is monitoring Andie. Jen: I'm just making sure she's all right. Jack: Why wouldn't she be? Jen: Let's just find her. [Rave - the bounce balloon. Dawson and Gretchen are bouncing away.] Dawson: This is… (they laugh and fall down. Dawson is on top of Gretchen) Gretchen: This is a no parking zone buddy. Move it. (he helps her up) Andie: (walking up with Dru) Hey you guys! Can we come bounce? Dawson: Yeah! Plenty of room! Dru: (to Gretchen) Hey there. Andie: Wow, this is so much fun! It's like we're big kids who can bounce and we're here with you and Dawson… (she bounces around when suddenly she gets weird flashes. She slows down, but the flashes keep coming.) Dawson: (his voice is distorted, as we hear it from Andie's perspective) Are you okay? Gretchen: (distorted) You don't look so good. Andie: I'm getting this headache. Dawson: (still distorted) You might want to sit this one out. Andie: Dru? Dru: Bounce with me. You're fine. (Andie starts to make her way off the balloon, but with everyone's bouncing, she's having a hard time. Dawson stays by her side. Jen and Jack walk up. The lights continue to flash and Andie grabs her head.) Andie: Dawson, I'm not feeling so… (she falls down, knocking Dawson with her.) Dawson: You all right? Andie? (Andie starts to seizure and Jack jumps on the balloon and crawls to Andie. Dru and Gretchen come over. Her seizure has stopped but she remains unconscious. Jack holds her head and shakes her. Jen, Pacey, and Joey stand outside the balloon.) Jack: Andie? Andie! Dawson, what happened? Dawson: I don't know, she just collapsed! Jack: Andie, come on! Wake up! Andie don't do this! Andie, come on! ANDIE! SOMEONE HELP US!! Andie!! (Dru looks at Jen, and Jen, Pacey and Joey stare at Andie's lifeless body.) [Rave - Jack is carrying Andie's body to the First Aid center.] Jack: We need some help here! It's my sister. We were in the moon bounce when she just collapsed. Doctor: What is she on? Jack: Uh, it's an anti-depressant. Nardall, I think. Doctor: No, what is she ON??? Jen: X. She took a tab of Ecstasy. (Jack looks at Jen, then back at Andie) Doctor: With Nardall? (to other doctor) How bad is she? Doctor2: Temp is 103. BP 190 over 110. Doctor: Look, we gotta get her to the hospital like 10 minutes ago. On my count, 1, 2, 3. (They lift the sheet she's on and start to carrying her out. Next scene they are placing her in an ambulance.) If anyone's going to ride, get in. Jack: Yeah, that's me. (he gets in) Jen: Jack! Jack: Not now, Jen. Jen: Please let me come with you. I think you've done enough for the night. Jen: No, you don't understand. I didn't know that she was on her medication. I would have been… Jack: What does it matter?! You gave my sister drugs, Jen!! It should be YOU in this ambulance!! (they close the doors and the ambulance drives away.) Dawson: (goes over to Jen) You need a ride to the hospital? Jen: No. No, I should probably just go home. Dawson: Okay. Let's go guys. (no one looks at Jen as they walk past. When they've all left, Dru walks up.) Dru: How is she? Jen: Not good. Really not good. Dru: Come on, I'll take you home. [Jen's house - Jen is walking onto the porch followed by Dru.] Jen: At the park, all the warning signs were there. I don't know why I didn't see it. Dru: She took the stuff. It's not your fault. Jen: Dru, I practically stamped AMA approved on it. I should have known better. I mean, forget her medication, she could have gone down for any number of reasons and it still would have been my fault. Dru: Andie is responsible for her own choices. Even her bad ones. Why are you so interested in playing the martyr here? Jen: Does nothing phase you? Andie's my friend and she's in the hospital right now because of something that she got from me and you don't think I should feel bad? Dru: You want something to feel bad about? How 'bout the way your quote unquote friends iced you? Jen: I hate the way you twist everything. Dru: Well, hate it all you want, but the truth still is, no matter what Andie tells them, Monday at school, they're going to treat you like this is your fault. You came here the banished bad seed, Jen. That's all you'll ever be to them. You know what, they want you to play that role. So that they can feel better about their pathetic, plastic, Mayberry existence they're living. Jen: And I thought that I was damaged. Dru: You are. So am I. That's why we need each other. We come from the same place, there Jen. Jen: No, Dru… we came from the same place but now we're miles apart and I intend to keep it that way. I gotta call my friend and see how she's doing. (she slams the door) [Hospital - Joey, Pacey, Gretchen and Dawson are in the waiting room when Jack walks up.] Jack: Did you get him? (I'm assuming he means his dad) Dawson: It's taken care of. Jack: Thanks. Gretchen: How's Andie? Jack: She's stable now. They said she went into some hyper-tensive crisis. See, Andie is on this other type of anti-depressant. Turns out… it's a time bomb when it's mixed with the wrong thing. So, uh… In a way, we're pretty lucky the way things turned out. She didn't know. God, she could have died. (Joey goes to hug him) They're wanna… they want to keep her over night, so… I know she appreciates you guys being here and everything, but… I don't think she's in the mood for visitors right now. So maybe you should just go home and give her a call tomorrow. See how she's feeling. Gretchen: You're right. I'm sure she needs her rest. I think we do, too. Jack: Yeah, so, alright, I'll see you guys tomorrow. Dawson: Okay. Joey: Bye. (Jack goes back to Andie's room. Gretchen gets up to leave.) Gretchen: You okay, Pace? Pacey: No. No, I should have known that something was wrong. And I knew it… I just didn't know how bad it was. Dawson: Even if you had realized, there's nothing you could have done. Joey: Yeah. Pacey: I think I want to stay here tonight. If that's okay. Joey: Completely. (she hugs him) You want company? Pacey: Nah, I'll just give you a call when I get home, okay? (Joey kisses his shoulder) Joey: Okay. (hands him her jacket) In case you need something to rest on. (he smiles and she kisses his forehead. She walks off with Dawson and Gretchen.) [Pacey's Place - Dawson walks Gretchen to her door.] Gretchen: Not exactly the evening I had in mind when I invited you. Dawson: I don't think anybody had this evening in mind. But I'm glad I went. Gretchen: Me, too. Dawson: Uh, good night. Gretchen: See ya at work. Dawson: All right. Gretchen: Dawson? Dawson: Yeah? Gretchen: Your friendship means a lot to me, too. Coming back here has been really hard. Some how you made the transition a lot more enjoyable than I ever thought it could be. Dawson: Good. That's what friends are for. Gretchen: Good night. Dawson: Good night. (he walks to his car where Joey stands outside of, looking up at the stars) Dawson: Weird night, huh? Joey: Yeah. Not even tired. Dawson: How 'bout hungry? (Joey smiles and they get into the car.) [Hospital - Andie lays in bed flanked by Mr. McPhee and Jack.] Andie: I'm sorry, Daddy. I really am. Mr. McPhee: I'm not mad, Andie. Jack: I am. The three of us, we need each other. You can't do stupid things like this, Andie. You just can't. I mean, think about what our family's been through already. Andie: I know. I'm sorry. I know it was stupid. It's the stupidest thing I've ever done. And I know it's stupid. I wanted to feel something, you know? Anything. Mr. McPhee: It's okay. We'll get through this. As long as we can communicate. You know, as a family. You need to tell us what you're going through. No more secrets. Andie: 'kay. Pacey: (walks in with two cups of coffee) Hey. It's just 25 cent coffee from the machine, so don't get your hopes up. (hands one to Jack and one to Mr. McPhee) Andie: You stayed. Pacey: Well, I didn't have anything better to do, so I figured I'd just stay and bug you. Andie: You're not bugging me. About the things that I said, Pacey… Pacey: Don't worry about what you said. Doesn't matter. What matters now is that you're okay. Andie: Thanks! [Capeside - The sun is just coming up as Dawson and Joey walk along the pier.] Dawson: It doesn't seem right to have such a beautiful sunrise after the night we just had. Joey: And I can't shake the way Andie looked when they put her in that ambulance. Dawson: It's scary how things can turn so bad so fast. Joey: It's scary how real everything's been this year, you know? Jen and Pacey in the storm. Andie tonight. Does make you kind of realize that one of us can go at any moment for the stupidest of reasons. Dawson: Remember when parties used to be bowling and birthday cakes? I mean, now there high risk adventures that can actually kill you. Another perk to growing up in the new millennium. Joey: You know, in less than a year, Dawson, and we'll all be out of here. Dawson: Yeah. Joey: It's really sad to think that after 18 years of living down the creek from each other, there's going to be no one rowing our boats anymore. Dawson: Well, I wouldn't put our boats in the dry dock just yet. Joey: Making plans for that boat? Dawson: I do. I think you should give yours to Alexander because I'm going to be giving mine to my new brother or sister. Joey: (smiling in shock) That's why Gail's been so sick lately? Dawson: Mmm-hmm! Joey: She's pregnant?? Dawson: Mmm-hmm. Joey: Congratulations! Oh my God! (she hugs him) So, you know, Capeside wouldn't be Capeside without a little Leery running around. Dawson: Or rowing across a creek to get to your house. Joey: Sounds weird, but hearing that… makes me feel… Dawson: Old? Joey: How'd you know that? Dawson: That's the way I felt. Nothing propels you into adulthood faster than the next generation nipping at your heels. Joey: You know, Dawson… I think about it sometimes and… wherever we go next, it's hard to imagine life without you. Dawson: You did pretty well for three months. Joey: I think you know what I mean. Dawson: Yeah. Yeah, I do. (End credits.) |
