Decisions Part Three by: Juana

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Classification: d/j romance

Rating: PG

Decisions Part 3

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OPENING SCENE: CAPESIDE HIGH. DAWSON WALKS UP TO PACEY AT HIS LOCKER.

DAWSON: Pacey, I thought you were going to call me last night.

PACEY: (startled) Dawson...Yeah I was, but I was real tired.

DAWSON: Come on man the suspense is killing me. Do you know what's bothering Jo or not?

JOEY WALKS UP TO DAWSON AND PACEY.

JOEY: (smiles at Pacey) Hello.

DAWSON: What's going on?

JOEY: What do you mean?

DAWSON: You smiled at Pacey.

JOEY: Your delusional Dawson. I gotta go.

JOEY SMILES AT PACEY AGAIN. THEN WALKS AWAY.

DAWSON: There is was again....What's going on Pacey?

PACEY SHRUGS. DAWSON GOES AFTER JOEY.

DAWSON: Joey, wait!

JOEY: (stops) What is it Dawson?

DAWSON: Can we please talk?

JOEY: Sure. What's on your mind?

DAWSON: I mean in private, like after school. Will you come by the house?

JOEY: All right Dawson....I suppose we do have some things we need to talk about....I'll see you after school.

DAWSON WALKS BACK TO PACEY.

DAWSON: What did she say last night Pacey? Is she still going to Paris?

PACEY: Well, that would be the good news. She has definitely found some reasons to stay in Capeside.

DAWSON: Really? That's the best news I've had in a few days. I owe you man. Thanks.

PACEY: (uncomfortable) Really, you don't need to thank me man. It's so....not necessary.

CUT TO JEN AND JOEY IN CLASS.

JEN: So I guess Dawson wasn't all you hoped he would be.

JOEY: What are you talking about?

JEN: He told me about what happened with the two of you.

JOEY: Really? Well I imagine that must have pissed you off.

JEN: You don't deserve him Joey.

JOEY: Excuse me? I don't deserve him? That's classic coming from the New York bimbo, who couldn't wait to dump him when Billy boy strolled into town.

JEN: That's not fair...I was confused.

JOEY: Yeah, well life's not fair....You know Jen, gloating is an unattractive character trait.

JEN: Gloating?...Who's gloating?

JOEY: Spare me Jen...I know that you and Dawson are back together. I'm fine with it.

JEN: What are you talking about?...Dawson and I aren't back together....He told me that you and he and started something.

JOEY: (confused) But the other night when you came over to his house....and I heard Pacey congratulating you in the hallway.

JEN: You were eavesdropping?

JOEY: Yes...but....Oh my god. What have I done?

CUT TO PACEY IN CAFETERIA. JOEY WALKS OVER TO HIM.

JOEY: Pacey...we need to talk.

PACEY: OK, just let me finish me lunch.

JOEY: (grabs Pacey by the arm) Now Pacey....outside!

PACEY: Being kinda pushy...aren't we?

CUT TO OUTSIDE. JOEY AND PACEY ARE STANDING BY A LARGE TREE.

PACEY: What's up Jo?...What's so important that I couldn't finish my lunch?

JOEY: Pacey we've made a terrible mistake....Well I have anyway.

PACEY: Are you referring to last night?

JOEY: Yes...Pacey, last night should have never happened.

PACEY: If you remember...I tried to tell you that last night....Why are we re-hashing this Jo?

JOEY: I feel guilty. If Dawson finds out it will definitely be over between us.

PACEY: Over between who?...You and Dawson, or you and me?

JOEY: Stop it Pacey...There is no you and me.

PACEY: Oh I get it...Dawson's back in the picture now. So I guess it's bye-bye Pacey.

JOEY: Pacey...I'm sorry.

PACEY: (upset) Sorry for what Jo? Sorry for using me...sorry about the rather large make-out session we had on the beach...all of the above...come on Jo...which is it?

JOEY: Please Pacey, don't make this any harder than it already is. Dawson is your friend too.

PACEY: Funny....you seem to be able to forget that little bit of info last night.

JOEY: Pacey...you and I both know that you don't really want to be with me.

PACEY: We do?...Don't be so sure that were both convinced of that Jo.

JOEY: Pacey, you need to swear to me that you won't tell Dawson.

PACEY: My lips have been pretty effectively sealed...if you know what I mean.

JOEY: Very amusing Pacey...Don't quit you day job.

CUT TO OTHER SIDE OF TREE WHERE JEN HAS OVERHEAD THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION.

NEXT SCENE: INT. OF DAWSON'S ROOM. JEN KNOCKS ON BEDROOM DOOR.

JEN: Can I come in Dawson?

DAWSON: (looks toward window) Um, sure okay.

JEN: Don't worry I'll make it quick. I know your probably expecting Joey.

DAWSON: I'm sorry Jen about everything.

JEN: Apology accepted...but that's not why I'm here Dawson.

DAWSON: It's not?...Then what's up?

JEN: It's about Joey, or more specifically Joey and Pacey.

DAWSON: Joey and Pacey?...What about them?

JEN: Dawson, there's no easy way to say this...so here goes....

DAWSON: (interrupting) Say what Jen?

JEN: Last night when you sent Pacey to talk to Joey....They ended up kissing on the beach.

DAWSON: What?....Pacey and Joey?....Jen that's not even slightly conceivable.

JEN: Dawson, I'm sorry but it's true.

DAWSON: Then you must have heard wrong. Joey would never do that....ecspecially not with Pacey. Someone's been pulling your leg.

JEN: It's a pretty reliable source Dawson...but that's not important. I just want you to know if you need a friend I will be there for you.

JOEY COMES IN BEDROOM WINDOW.

JEN: I gotta go...I'll talk to you later Dawson.

DAWSON: (still stunned) OK, bye Jen.

JOEY: She didn't have to leave on my account.

DAWSON: (walks over and hugs Joey) Jo, I'm glad your here.

JOEY: You said we needed to talk...so here I am.

DAWSON: We definitely do...but first I need to make a quick call. I'll be right back.

JOEY WALKS AROUND ROOM. FEW MINUTES LATER DAWSON RE-ENTERS BEDROOM.

JOEY: So who did you call ?

DAWSON: It's not important...what is important is that we set things straight between us.

JOEY: I know Dawson....I owe you an apology for weirding out on you like that...I just received some mis-information and I over-reacted.

DAWSON: Mis-information?

JOEY: It's stupid really. I thought that you and Jen had gotten back together.

DAWSON: Me and Jen? Why would you think that?

JOEY: Because I wasn't dealing with all the facts.

DAWSON: Yeah...it's definitely important to have all the facts, before you do anything rash.

DAWSON IS SITTING ON THE BED. JOEY IS STANDING IN FRONT OF HIM. THEY ARE HOLDING HANDS.

DAWSON: Jo, I really believe that we can make this work. If were honest with each other....we can get past anything.

JOEY: I want to be honest with you Dawson....I really do.

DAWSON: Do you?...because I have something to ask you Jo.

JOEY: (nervous) What is it Dawson?

DOORBELL RINGS DOWNSTAIRS.

DAWSON: I feel silly even asking you this....it's probably just a last ditch attempt of a desperate person to screw things up between us.

JOEY: Dawson....your starting to worry me.

PACEY WALKS INTO DAWSON'S ROOM. DAWSON LETS GO OF JOEY'S HANDS.

PACEY: Am I interrupting? Cause if not, I can come back later when I am.

JOEY: (surprised) What are you doing here Pacey?

DAWSON: I called him and asked him to come over.

JOEY: (looks at Dawson) Why?

DAWSON: What I heard involves the both of you. I want to make sure I'm not mis-informed...that I have all the facts.

PACEY: What's going on here Dawson?

DAWSON: It's about last night Pacey...Rumor has it that the night ended up less than platonic. I just need the both of you to tell me it's not true.

JOEY: (visibly upset) Dawson...I can explain.

DAWSON: (stunned) Explain what Joey? Are you telling me that it's true? (starting to get angry) Joey is it true?

JOEY: Dawson, I....

DAWSON: (angrily interrupting) Yes or no Jo...is it true?

JOEY: (looks directly at Dawson) Yes. It's true.

DAWSON: Why Joey?...I mean Pacey I can almost understand....he's just one big walking hormone....but you Jo...how could you do this to me?

PACEY: (insulted) Excuse me...did you forget I was in the room?

JOEY: Dawson I'm sorry. I was hurt. I made a mistake.

DAWSON: (turns on Pacey) And you Pacey...your suppose to be my friend. Why would you hit on her like that?

JOEY: Wait...It's not Pacey's fault.

DAWSON: (angry) Don't defend him Joey!

JOEY: I have to Dawson....you want the truth?...Well here it is, painful as it may be. I thought that you had chosen Jen over me. I was determined to move on. Pacey didn't hit on me....I hit on him.

DAWSON: What?...Pacey is that true?

PACEY: Well, yes...she may have started it...but I'm gonna have to take some of the blame. I didn't stop her.

DAWSON: Joey...what's happened to you?

JOEY: I was hurt Dawson.... I clearly wasn't thinking about consequences.

DAWSON: So....because you were upset you decided that what happened between us meant nothing?

JOEY: It meant everything to me Dawson...I just didn't think it meant anything to you.

DAWSON: Why did you shut me out Joey?....If you had just talked to me...I could have told you it wasn't true.

JOEY: I should have Dawson, I'm sorry.

DAWSON: I think you both need to go now.

JOEY: I can't leave Dawson, not until I know where we stand.

DAWSON: Where we stand?...You expect me to figure that out right now?

JOEY: Just tell me Dawson...can we get past this?

DAWSON: God....I have no idea Joey....frankly being around the both of you right now is making me ill....So if you don't take your boyfriend and leave then I'm going.

JOEY: (grabs Dawson's arm) Dawson, wait!

DAWSON: Let go Joey...before this conversation turns regrettable and I say things you may not like.

JOEY LETS GO AND DAWSON LEAVES. JOEY STARTS TO CRY.

PACEY: (puts arm around Joey) It's gonna be okay Jo. Dawson just needs to cool off.

JOEY: (looks at Pacey) God Pacey, you couldn't be more wrong...Don't you know where he's headed right now?

PACEY: No where? (realization) Jen's?...You think he's going to see Jen?

JOEY: Yes, I've lost him Pacey. Tonight he'll be back in Jen's arms and I'll be playing solitaire.

PACEY: Jo, you'll always have Dawson. He may get with Jen...but he'll always wish it was you.

JOEY: Not helping Pacey.

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