Yearbook Signatures
Part 4/6: Jack
By: Holly-Ann
Disclaimer: I don't own Dawson's Creek or anything associated with it.
Category: Other- Friendship
Rating: PG-13
Distribution: Capeside Diaries, fanfiction.net, AdultCreekFic, Capeside Pals, Finnatics, my own personal website, and anywhere else, as long as you ask first. ;)
Dedication: To anyone who missed their graduation and everything that is involved- grad night, prom, and the actual ceremony. I regret missing it all, although I got no choice in the matter.
Summary: Finally caught up on all the episodes and after Gretchen's yearbook entry, I got sentimental, mushy and thought I had to come up with this before anyone else did. Although, someone was probably already pushing this idea around, if not posted it some where already. Oh, well.
Note: I found Jack's part to be the most difficult to write, I guess, because I don't feel like I identify with his part very well, so I'm sorry if I don't capture his character well.
Spoilers: See Season 4, basically.
Jen, Why is it that we have to get all sappy and write meaningful things in here? Granted, I want to sign everyone's yearbook, but I hate the pressure of trying to think of the right thing to say or.write, as the case may be, lol. In any case, Jen you know you're my best friend, you're the closest person in my life besides Andie and I'm really glad we've become such close friends. I don't think friends is even an accurate description of who we are to each other at this point, I think it's more like family. When you and Grams took me into your house while Andie was away it meant more to me then the two of you could ever know. Before I came to Capeside I was always the strong one, the one who didn't say anything and just went along with everyone else. When Andie got sick and then I came out of the closet, I found out who my real friends were and you were one of them. Yes, I do remember that dance we went to and got set up on, but I choose to forget the other parts of the evening besides the part where I walked you home. ;) We've gone through so many things and so many problems and yet we've made it through all of them unscratched. In fact, they've made us stronger. I can't picture us separating ways for college and I'm glad that we aren't. I honestly don't think I could make it there without you with me. I'm never going to meet anyone quite like you, Jen Lindley, and I'm glad for that.
Love, Jack P.S. I won't be going through your Mac computer now that I have my own.um, relationship. With. Tobey. My. Boyfriend. *Waits for the squeals to begin*
Dawson, It's really strange trying to figure out what to write to the guy that I stabbed in the back nearly three years ago. I know we've grown a lot since then, but I guess I can't seem to get past all that happened. For over a year, we were hostile and mean to one another fighting over a girl that now neither one of us has. I was so confused at the time and I think the reason I fought so hard was because I didn't understand myself at all. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry. Although I still think I didn't deserve that punch. ;) I'm just glad that everything worked out in the end for all of us. I consider you a good friend for everything that you've done to help support me through all the problems I've had, esp. when you got the idea for the anti-prom. (Although I do know now that it was really more for Joey's benefit, lol.) Do you remember that fishing trip we went on? We never really got to enjoy that because we were so upset at one another. Maybe sometime we can try it again- or on the other hand, maybe not, there are other ways we can bond that aren't so.fishy, lol. I hope we stay in touch and I know your going to do great things in the movie world, just don't lose sight of your dreams while the big wigs out there are trying to shred them to pieces.
Your friend, Jack
Pacey, I decided to look through your yearbook and see what other's had written before deciding what to write to you, but unfortunately Dawson, Joey, and Jen are the only one's who've signed so far. I can only assume that what they've said everyone else will say also- you've got a lot of potential and it's okay to not know your future. I know you know all these things, Pacey, so I'm not going to say them also. What I am going to tell you is that I know what it feels like to have a dad put you down all the time, who is never really there for you, and when he is, you wish he weren't. For me, it's different now and maybe for you it won't be for awhile, if ever. What I want you to know is that whatever he's fed to you all these years is bull. He told you whatever he needed to make himself feel better and that not only makes him a loser, but a horrible role model as well. I also know that you know all these things too, but at least I've written them down so that you can see them over and over again. I realize this entry isn't the nicest way to end our senior year, so let me end that here. You've always been a good friend to everyone in our gang. People make mistakes and they don't mean to hurt others and I know that's the way it's always been for you. You cared for my sister and showed her there that there is love in the world and that she could be accepted in Capeside despite our family situation. For that, you have a million gold stars in my book. Whatever you do, take care of yourself, and don't forget the people who love and care about you as much as we all do.
Your friend, Jack
Andie, Why in the world do I have to sign my sister's yearbook? I've seen you everyday of your life up until a year ago and since then I've emailed you about everything that I've thought about everything. I guess I will just say them again in here for you so you'll be happy. ;) Ever since you were little you were the strong one of the family. You were also the loudest and most obnoxious out of everyone, lol. Through every problem we've faced you've always showed a smile and a positive attitude. I'm only sorry that for so long none of us knew what was really going on. I don't know how comfortable you are about talking about Tim, but I have to say that I know he's proud of you right now wherever he is and if Mom were with us she would be too. I've written letters to the hospital telling her how well your doing and all the progress you've made. While you've been gone in Italy, the house has been lonely without you and sometimes I find Dad even wandering around the house missing you. I know for awhile it seemed like you had no one, but now you have Dad and I, along with friends who will never let you down. Everyone is proud of everything that you've accomplished and I can't wait to see what happens after college for you. I love you, sis and I'm going to miss you while you're gone in Italy for another year.
Your brother, Jack
Joey, I can only imagine that right now you're agonizing over your graduation speech, worrying that it isn't good enough or whatever else might be going through your mind. Am I right? I guess if I get smacked after you read this then I'll know the answer. ;) I don't think I've told you how awesome it is that your going to Worthington while Jen and I will be only a train ride away in Boston. One of the things I have to mention to you is that I'm never going to forget the time we spent going out with each other. I showed you things about art, I watched you get inspired, and I even learned some new things also. While the school constantly ridiculed me, you stood by me, even when you had doubts yourself about my sexuality. Even after I hurt you, you never let me believe that I was alone and that I had you as my friend. I'm never going to be able to forget that about you, Joey. You've always been the person who had the hard shell on the outside and yet hid this other part of you inside so well that some of us thought it would never surface again. When you started dating Pacey, though, you truly shined to everyone around you. I'm really sorry things aren't working out right now for the two of you, but remember that everything needs time and that's what you and him both need right now. BTW, have you decided on a major yet? Because I bet anything that art is calling out right now for you. The only thing I ask is that the very first award-winning piece you create has a dedication to me on it. ;)
Your friend, Jack
Part 4/6: Jack
By: Holly-Ann
Disclaimer: I don't own Dawson's Creek or anything associated with it.
Category: Other- Friendship
Rating: PG-13
Distribution: Capeside Diaries, fanfiction.net, AdultCreekFic, Capeside Pals, Finnatics, my own personal website, and anywhere else, as long as you ask first. ;)
Dedication: To anyone who missed their graduation and everything that is involved- grad night, prom, and the actual ceremony. I regret missing it all, although I got no choice in the matter.
Summary: Finally caught up on all the episodes and after Gretchen's yearbook entry, I got sentimental, mushy and thought I had to come up with this before anyone else did. Although, someone was probably already pushing this idea around, if not posted it some where already. Oh, well.
Note: I found Jack's part to be the most difficult to write, I guess, because I don't feel like I identify with his part very well, so I'm sorry if I don't capture his character well.
Spoilers: See Season 4, basically.
Jen, Why is it that we have to get all sappy and write meaningful things in here? Granted, I want to sign everyone's yearbook, but I hate the pressure of trying to think of the right thing to say or.write, as the case may be, lol. In any case, Jen you know you're my best friend, you're the closest person in my life besides Andie and I'm really glad we've become such close friends. I don't think friends is even an accurate description of who we are to each other at this point, I think it's more like family. When you and Grams took me into your house while Andie was away it meant more to me then the two of you could ever know. Before I came to Capeside I was always the strong one, the one who didn't say anything and just went along with everyone else. When Andie got sick and then I came out of the closet, I found out who my real friends were and you were one of them. Yes, I do remember that dance we went to and got set up on, but I choose to forget the other parts of the evening besides the part where I walked you home. ;) We've gone through so many things and so many problems and yet we've made it through all of them unscratched. In fact, they've made us stronger. I can't picture us separating ways for college and I'm glad that we aren't. I honestly don't think I could make it there without you with me. I'm never going to meet anyone quite like you, Jen Lindley, and I'm glad for that.
Love, Jack P.S. I won't be going through your Mac computer now that I have my own.um, relationship. With. Tobey. My. Boyfriend. *Waits for the squeals to begin*
Dawson, It's really strange trying to figure out what to write to the guy that I stabbed in the back nearly three years ago. I know we've grown a lot since then, but I guess I can't seem to get past all that happened. For over a year, we were hostile and mean to one another fighting over a girl that now neither one of us has. I was so confused at the time and I think the reason I fought so hard was because I didn't understand myself at all. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm sorry. Although I still think I didn't deserve that punch. ;) I'm just glad that everything worked out in the end for all of us. I consider you a good friend for everything that you've done to help support me through all the problems I've had, esp. when you got the idea for the anti-prom. (Although I do know now that it was really more for Joey's benefit, lol.) Do you remember that fishing trip we went on? We never really got to enjoy that because we were so upset at one another. Maybe sometime we can try it again- or on the other hand, maybe not, there are other ways we can bond that aren't so.fishy, lol. I hope we stay in touch and I know your going to do great things in the movie world, just don't lose sight of your dreams while the big wigs out there are trying to shred them to pieces.
Your friend, Jack
Pacey, I decided to look through your yearbook and see what other's had written before deciding what to write to you, but unfortunately Dawson, Joey, and Jen are the only one's who've signed so far. I can only assume that what they've said everyone else will say also- you've got a lot of potential and it's okay to not know your future. I know you know all these things, Pacey, so I'm not going to say them also. What I am going to tell you is that I know what it feels like to have a dad put you down all the time, who is never really there for you, and when he is, you wish he weren't. For me, it's different now and maybe for you it won't be for awhile, if ever. What I want you to know is that whatever he's fed to you all these years is bull. He told you whatever he needed to make himself feel better and that not only makes him a loser, but a horrible role model as well. I also know that you know all these things too, but at least I've written them down so that you can see them over and over again. I realize this entry isn't the nicest way to end our senior year, so let me end that here. You've always been a good friend to everyone in our gang. People make mistakes and they don't mean to hurt others and I know that's the way it's always been for you. You cared for my sister and showed her there that there is love in the world and that she could be accepted in Capeside despite our family situation. For that, you have a million gold stars in my book. Whatever you do, take care of yourself, and don't forget the people who love and care about you as much as we all do.
Your friend, Jack
Andie, Why in the world do I have to sign my sister's yearbook? I've seen you everyday of your life up until a year ago and since then I've emailed you about everything that I've thought about everything. I guess I will just say them again in here for you so you'll be happy. ;) Ever since you were little you were the strong one of the family. You were also the loudest and most obnoxious out of everyone, lol. Through every problem we've faced you've always showed a smile and a positive attitude. I'm only sorry that for so long none of us knew what was really going on. I don't know how comfortable you are about talking about Tim, but I have to say that I know he's proud of you right now wherever he is and if Mom were with us she would be too. I've written letters to the hospital telling her how well your doing and all the progress you've made. While you've been gone in Italy, the house has been lonely without you and sometimes I find Dad even wandering around the house missing you. I know for awhile it seemed like you had no one, but now you have Dad and I, along with friends who will never let you down. Everyone is proud of everything that you've accomplished and I can't wait to see what happens after college for you. I love you, sis and I'm going to miss you while you're gone in Italy for another year.
Your brother, Jack
Joey, I can only imagine that right now you're agonizing over your graduation speech, worrying that it isn't good enough or whatever else might be going through your mind. Am I right? I guess if I get smacked after you read this then I'll know the answer. ;) I don't think I've told you how awesome it is that your going to Worthington while Jen and I will be only a train ride away in Boston. One of the things I have to mention to you is that I'm never going to forget the time we spent going out with each other. I showed you things about art, I watched you get inspired, and I even learned some new things also. While the school constantly ridiculed me, you stood by me, even when you had doubts yourself about my sexuality. Even after I hurt you, you never let me believe that I was alone and that I had you as my friend. I'm never going to be able to forget that about you, Joey. You've always been the person who had the hard shell on the outside and yet hid this other part of you inside so well that some of us thought it would never surface again. When you started dating Pacey, though, you truly shined to everyone around you. I'm really sorry things aren't working out right now for the two of you, but remember that everything needs time and that's what you and him both need right now. BTW, have you decided on a major yet? Because I bet anything that art is calling out right now for you. The only thing I ask is that the very first award-winning piece you create has a dedication to me on it. ;)
Your friend, Jack