Cut to Joey who is waitressing at The Icehouse. It's a slow night, so she's doing her biology homework at the counter. Jack approaches from behind and taps her on the shoulder. She jumps in fright and turns around.

Joey: Huh? ::she relaxes:: Oh hi Jack... Jack: Hi Joey. Joey glances at her watch: You're here for your shift? Jack: Yep. Joey shakes her head: You can go home if you like. It's a slow night. I'm sure I'll be able to handle it myself. Jack: No, it's okay, I'll stay. Andie can handle... you know... at home. Joey: Okay... Suit yourself. ::she turns back to her work:: Jack: Andie told me about the party on Friday. Are you going? Joey sighs in annoyance: Is that all anyone can talk about today? It's Chris's party, someone we don't even like. I can't believe things are getting so boring around here that the only thing we can discuss is some vacuous jock's party. Jack steps back in mock-fear: Woah... No need to bite my head off. But are you going? Joey laughs: Yes. Everyone else is, I'm a follower, what can I say?

Dawson enters The Icehouse and walks up to the counter.

Dawson: Hey Joey! .... Jack. Joey: Hi Dawson. Jack is less enthusiastic: Hi. Joey: What's up? Don't tell me you've come to ask me if I'm going to Chris's party. Dawson smiles and shakes his head: No. Joey: Thank god. Dawson: I don't have to. Pacey already told me you were going. Joey rolls her eyes: Right. But this means you must have some other news to enlighten us with. Dawson: Mmm-hmm. Jack rolls his eyes and walks away from Dawson to the other side of the counter, where he begins scrubbing. Joey: Well? Spit it out. Dawson: Jen's cousin's come to stay over the Christmas break. Joey: That's all we need - another Linley girl to seduce every guy in Capeside. Dawson: Oh no, she's not a Linley, she's a Colgate. Joey snickers: A Colgate? As in the toothpaste? Dawson: Yep. Kimmy Colgate. Joey: Oh, I can just imagine. Do she and Jen get along well? Dawson: Actually, no. Jen holds her in extreme contempt. The feeling doesn't really seem to be mutual though. Joey: Well, if Jen hates her, she can't be too bad... even if her name *is* Kimmy. What's she like? Dawson: Very attractive... ::he doesn't notice Joey's expression darken:: Pretty nice, I guess... bubbly.... just a little over-the-top. You'll get to meet her tomorrow. She's coming into school. Joey is sarcastic: I can hardly wait. Dawson laughs as he begins to walk out of the restaurant: No one can.