For about 3 months Pacey tried to talk to Joey. Nothing seemed to work. No matter what he did Joey would not talk to him. It was December 20th and Pacey got an invite to the Leery's Christmas party two weeks prior. Pacey was walking around Boston and he passed a jewelry store. He knew what he was going to get Joey for Christmas.

Joey went home December 15th. She wanted to do some late Christmas shopping. She was walking around Capeside with Dawson. They passed a clothing shop called fun in the sun. In the display window was a very nice Hawaiian shirt. This shirt looked elegant in a way. "I bet Pacey would look great in that." "You should buy it for him Joey." "No, I couldn't Dawson." "One shirt is not going to expose your hidden undying love for him, even though your love is clearly visible." "Shut up. I think I will buy him that shirt as a, as a peace offering." "Oh yeah, you keep hiding your love for him." "I don't love him anymore. He cheated remember." "Yeah whatever. I know Pacey would never cheat on anyone especially you." "I still have what I saw."

It was now December 25th. Everyone was sitting in the living room when Joey and Bessie came in. Joey met Pacey's eyes and quickly looked away when Dawson said Hello. She put down her presents when Pacey started to walk up to her. Thank god Grandpa Leery called dinner! Joey sat down in between Dawson and Jen at dinner. Pacey sat next to Jen. After dinner they sang jingle bell rock, we wish you a merry Christmas, and jingle bells. "Hey D." "Yeah Pace." "Aren't we going to sing the Meli Dav original, rock suave?" "Of course." They all sang. "I'm just rocking and a rolling, swerving and a suaving, moving right up, and Dow oo ow oo own." After the singing was over the gang passed out presents. "And the last present goes to Joey from Pacey." The room got quiet for a second then started up again. It was a card. The front said, to the girl with lips as red as wine. She opened the card and read it. The inside said, I hope this Christmas is filled with hope and it shines. Joey looked at Pacey and smiled. She kept reading, your true gift will come later. Joey looked up but Pacey was gone.

About eleven Alex started to get tired. Bessie and Joey decided to leave. When Joey was putting on her coat Pacey came to her. "Jo' you going already?" "Yeah, Alex is tired." They stared at each other for a minute. "I have to go." "Oh wait, here Jo'." "What's this?" "Open it." Joey opened the velvet box. Inside was a gold chain with a red heart shaped charm with diamonds on it. Joey had tears in her eyes. "Pacey, it's beautiful." "Read the back." Joey turned over the heart to read the inscription, to Joey, the keeper of my heart. "Thank you Pacey." They stared at each other. Their lips slowly came together. She slowly opened her mouth to greet him as did he. They shared a long passionate kiss. It was like a first kiss really. Slowly they backed away from each other. "Good bye Pacey." She walked outside. Quietly he said goodbye. When Joey reached the car she screamed Merry Christmas to Pacey. He said Merry Christmas Back. Joey got into the car and they drove off.

The holiday magic got the best of them.