Dawson Leery stared straight ahead. He stared at 'The Creek' poster hanging on his office wall ahead of him. He looked to his right and saw a huge pile of headshots and resumes. Actors and actresses just begging for their big break. The chance to play a guest character on the number one teen soap of the year. He sighed, and put his hand to his forehead. This show had managed more success than he ever expected. The second season finale was airing in a week and it was time for him to begin to formulate the twists and turns of the next season. Well, actually, it was time for him to take a summer vacation. But he was Dawson Leery, and Dawson Leery was not one to ever really relax. This was his dream and why should he stop living it for a minute. There was a knock at the door, it was Taylor, one of the writers for the show. She had just been hired on midseason and was nearly completely responsible for the magic of the episodes she had worked on. He was amazed at her talent, it was like she had been the one there living the life, and not him.

"Hey there Taylor! What can I do for you?" he asked with a smile.

She came in the room hesitantly and sat down.

"Well, I was thinking." She began.

He looked at her, and nodded for her to continue.

"I was just thinking and in the third season I think it would be really interesting to see a different dynamic." She smiled, hopefully.

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"Well, it's just that these first two season seem to have been 'Colby and Sam – soulmates for life – will they or won't they? Will they get back together'. I think that maybe they should take a break… for real. And I don't know I was thinking Sam and Petey would be an interesting match. I mean look at their natural chemistry, I've always thought there was something there." She rambled and Dawson nodded, thoughtfully.

He had lived through the reality of it all, and although the pain was no longer there, it still wasn't exactly something he wanted to relive through his show. But he knew it had to be done. The chemistry between the two actors was undeniable and he was sure it would play really well on screen.

"You know Taylor. I think you're right. I will definitely think about that. And I will see you at our season end party next week!" He closed his briefcase and left the office, before pulling out his cell and dialing Pacey's number.

Pacey picked up from a table at a restaurant in New York.

"Dawson! Buddy what's going on?" He greeted his long time friend.

"Well, I've decided. And I'm okay with you and Joey being together." Dawson chuckled.

"Oh, well Dawson. You see, we've kind of been together for the past year. I mean, I know you are soulmates and the best of friends and what you have is impossible to match, but it appears as though this closeness may have prevented you from seeing her flaws. Number one flaw being me, her boyfriend. Who's been kicking around for a long time. Sorry you had to find out this way." Pacey joked.

Dawson rolled his eyes.

"I'm talking about on the show. Pacey, Sam and Petey are finally going to get together next season." Dawson explained.

Pacey hesitated.

"Are you sure? I mean I know it's based off our lives but it doesn't have to follow reality perfectly."

"Pace, I'm sure. It makes sense" Dawson shrugged.

"Okay, well I mean I just guess I always thought that the Creek was a way for you to relive your past. For you to think of what could have been. You don't have to sacrifice this you know." Pacey said.

Dawson answered him firmly. "I know that Pacey. But Petey and Sam have some sort of magnetic attraction that I didn't even write in there. I didn't script that. It just happened. And who am I to deny these characters of their true love?"

Pacey smiled. "Well, thanks for the update Dawson. It's good to hear from you."

Dawson agreed and the friends discussed their lives briefly, before saying goodbye.

"Oh wait, before you go, what are you doing in two weekends?" Pacey asked.

"I don't know I guess taking a break from the show for a few weeks." Dawson answerd.

"Let's go to Capeside. Visit our old stomping grounds. What do you say?" Pacey suggested.

Dawson thought about it for a moment, then he realized there was no real reason not to. He should see Lily anyways she was almost 9 years old.

"I will. I'll see you there." He answered, and hung up the phone.

I don't want to to wait for our lives to be over,

I want to know right now what will it be.

I don't want to wait for our lives to be over,

Will it be yes or will it be sorry?

He showed up all wet on the rainy front step.

Wearing shrapnel in his skin.

And the war he saw lives inside him still,

It's so hard to be gentle and warm.

The years pass by and now he has granddaughters

I don't want to to wait for our lives to be over,

I want to know right now what will it be.

I don't want to wait for our lives to be over,

Will it be yes or will it be sorry?