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True Love Renewed

Chapter 16: History Repeats Itself

August 22, 2002

Tonight was Dawson's last night in Capeside. The group had thrown a farewell party for him and a good time was had by all. Jen came back to Capeside for it and made a funny comment about Joey and herself having both been with all four of the guys at some point in their lives. Leave it to Jen to think about something like that. After the party Dawson and Joey had gone for a walk to the docks at the Yacht Club to make sure everything was in place for the surprise tomorrow night. While they were checking things out he took to opportunity to have a talk with Joey.
"You've been spending an awful lot of time with Pacey since you and Drue broke up."

"Well, Pacey and I are friends. We've all been spending a lot of time together. You know…going to the Rialto, hanging out at the ruins…what's so strange about that?"

"Nothing I guess. But I don't think it's just friendship with you two."
"Of course it's just friendship. Anything else between us ended over a year ago. You know that Dawson."
"I know. I'm just saying, maybe it didn't end. Maybe it was just put on pause for a while."

"I don't think so Dawson."
"Well, you better make sure. I just want you to be happy Joey. Don't be afraid to let yourself have what you want. The possibility that you might get hurt is what tells you that it's worth going for. Just think about it, okay?"

"Okay I'll think about it."
"Promise?"

"Promise."
"Good. Well everything looks okay here, so we should get back. I think we did a pretty good job, how bout you?"
"Looks good to me. Let's get out of here."

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August 23, 2002

Joey sat on a dock at the Yacht Club and thought about the summer that was coming to an end. Tomorrow she would be returning to Boston with most of her friends. Dawson, of course, was returning to California, and was actually on his way right now. Joey smiled sadly as she thought about not seeing him until Christmas. His parents were flying out to California for Thanksgiving this year. At least she had Jen, Jack, Tobey, Drue and Pacey. They were all going to live in the same apartment building this year. It was located in the midst of their various campuses. Drue, Pacey and Tobey were going to live together in one apartment and Joey, Jen and Jack were going to share another one. They had already taken most of their stuff and moved it in so they wouldn't have much to do tomorrow when they got there.

Joey looked up as she heard footsteps behind her. She had asked Pacey to meet her here tonight. She smiled when a glance at her watch told her that he was right on time.

"Hello Pacey."

"Hello Jo. What's up? Why did you want me to meet you here of all places?"

"Because I have something to show you. Just walk with me."

They started walking down the dock and after a while Pacey stopped in shock. There in front of him was his boat True Love.
"Where did this come from?"
"Jen and I found her on a walk during Thanksgiving break. We've been fixing her up ever since. All of us. Jen, Dawson, Jack, Tobey and I. We all helped. I think she turned out pretty well, don't you?"

"She's beautiful. But if all of you worked on it why are you the only one here tonight?"
"Well the others were all going to be here. We were going to give it to you last night so that Dawson could be here too, but I asked them if I could give it to you alone."
"Why?"

"Well, it seems to me that now that you own a sailboat again, you owe a cruise to the woman you love. I was hoping that I was still that woman."
"You've always been that woman Jo. I've never stopped loving you. And I would be honored if you would go sailing with me."

"I love you Pacey."

"I love you too Joey."
Pacey pulled Joey into his arms and kissed her passionately. It felt so good to be in his arms again and this time she knew that she would stay there forever. As the two of them pulled apart they both looked at the True Love.
"Shall we?" asked Pacey.

"We shall," answered Joey.

They climbed aboard the boat and as they sailed out into the sunset Pacey pulled her into his arms for another long, passionate kiss.

The End