Dawson was walking in the pier. After his conversation with Pacey, he didn't feel like going home. He realized that his best friend, Pacey, was moving. It seemed that his entire life would change completely. At a moment like this, he felt like being alone. However, things changed when he saw Joey. She was sitting all by herself just watching the waves.

Unexpectedly, Dawson walked towards Joey and he said, "Hey Joey."

Joey didn't respond. She didn't feel like talking to anyone and if she did feel like talking, Dawson Leery would not have been her first choice. She assumed that he would be the last person who would understand her.

"Can I sit down next to you?" Dawson pondered.

Joey shrugged and said, "I feel like being alone right now."

"Well," Dawson sat down next to her, "I'll be alone with you."

Joey felt apprehensive when Dawson sat down next to her. She had no idea what he wanted from her. Dawson and Joey had been distant for quite some time. She had no idea what to expect from the conversation.

"Dawson, what do you want?" Joey whispered.

"Well…" Dawson began.

However, Joey interrupted her, "Do you want to tell me, that I should know how to make my own choices and that I've made a huge mistake letting Pacey go?"

"No." Dawson said.

"Do you want to tell me that I'm pathetic for putting my child up for adoption and then regretting my choice?" Joey argued.

"No." Dawson said quietly.

"Then why are you here?" Joey wondered, "What do you need to say."

"I'm sorry." Dawson blurted kindly, "All I want to say is sorry."

Joey was speechless. That was the last thing she had expected Dawson to say. However, nonetheless, she has heard apologies before from Dawson.

"I'm sorry Dawson, I want to accept your apology, but your apologies are nothing but meaningless words. I know you mean well, but honesty is a problem for you." Joey disagreed.

"You want honesty… Everything you just said about you making mistake, having trouble making choices, and letting your son go… that was honesty…" Dawson debated.

Joey turned away from him and ignored him. His valueless lecture meant nothing to her. Dawson, on the other hand, wanted to make everything right. However, no one would listen to him. He had to say something to save all his friends. He had to take action.

"Pacey is moving!" Dawson exclaimed.

Dawson news of Pacey moving had triggered Joey, but she did not want to admit it. She then said, "Well, maybe it's for the best."

"Why do you say that?" Dawson asked.

"Because maybe if he moves, then Joshua will end up fine. He won't have to know that he had a terrible mother." She confessed.

"Joey you're not a terrible mother." Dawson quarreled.

"Yes I am." Joey didn't believe him.

"Joey, for the past year, everyone has made things complicated for you... Including me. They brainwashed your mind. You'd stopped trusting your judgment and relied on others… Right now, forget what other people have told you. Forget the crap you heard… … If you keep this up, you will lose everything. You will lose your dreams, hopes, and future. No one is stopping you now. Make your own choice Joey." Dawson lectured.

"What if I can't?" Joey said profoundly.

"You can. Don't be afraid Joey. There is nothing to be afraid of." Dawson declared, "Your right… Words are just words. But if you let Pacey go, you will feel it. You will feel how you not only lost Pacey and Joshua, but you realize that you will lose yourself."

"I hate to tell you this, but I think I already lost my self along time ago." Joey acknowledged.

"Well, you sitting here alone will not help you find yourself." Dawson emphasized, "Goodbye Joey. I hope you make the right choice."

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