She dreaded making the call to Dawson. How was he going to take the news? I mean, yeah he gave his support for her and Pacey to be together, but marriage? It was all so sudden and unexpected. What would he say? She slowly picked up the phone and dialed his number, her hands trembling with nervousness.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Dawson, it's me again."

"Hey, Joe how are you?"

"I'm great. How are you?"

"Good. You sound like you are in a better mood today."

"Yeah, I am. Everything worked out."

"So, what did you decide? Did you take the promotion?"

"No…. actually I quit my job, and I'm going to focus on being a writer."

"Joey, that's great! I'm glad that you're not going to give up on your dream."

"Yeah, me too. And, actually….um…. there's something else I have to tell you, Dawson."

"Okay, shoot."

"Pacey asked me to marry him." She paused, not sure of what he would say.

"Wow…..that's so soon, and….unexpected."

"I know. But why wait, you know? With everything that's been going on lately it just seemed to make sense. Plus living in Capeside will give me the inspiration I need to write."

"So, you're going to be an official Capeside resident now, huh?"

"Yep. It sucked me back in."

"Well….that's great Joey. I'm happy for you, really. You deserve to be happy." She noticed a slight sound of sadness in his voice, that almost made her wish she could take back the words that brought him so much pain.

"I know its very sudden, but I was hoping you would be available to come."

"Of course I will come, Joey! How could you expect anything less?"

"Well, its just that we were thinking about having it a month from now."

"Wow, that soon?"

"Yeah, its just going to be really simple with just our close friends and relatives."

"Well, you tell me the specifics and I'll be there Joey." She admired his strength and constant devotion. He never let her down.

"Great. Thank you Dawson. I can't wait to see you. I miss you."

"I miss you too Joey. I'll talk to you soon, and congratulations again."

"Thank you. Bye Dawson."

"Bye."

She hung up the phone relieved that she had received his support, but sad that he felt even a tinge of sadness inside of him. All of her dreams were falling into place, and maybe his were falling apart. She walked into the living room of Pacey's apartment, wondering where he was, and not quite knowing what she would say to him.

"Hey, Joe. I just got off the phone with Andie, and she sends her congratulations. I told her you would call her later."

"Well, I just got off the phone with Dawson." She tried to hide her unhappiness and thankfully it seemed to work.

"Really? What's the verdict?"

"He's happy for us, of course." She couldn't tell him the whole truth. He wouldn't understand, and she didn't want anything to take away their happiness together. She sat down next to Pacey on the couch and cuddled up next to him. "I cannot wait to become Mrs. Witter."

"Mmm, me too. But for now, Ms. Potter, its time for bed." He picked her up in his arms and carried her into the bedroom.

"I could get used to this, Mr. Witter."

"Well, that's good because you're not getting rid of me anytime soon."

"How did I ever get so lucky?"

She fell asleep in his arms, more content than she had ever been in her life. She would just have to try to forget about the conversation with Dawson, because she was right where she wanted to be. She was finally home.