"So wait, you two really bought Grams' old place?" said Joey, shocked by Bessie's news as she showed up at the Potter B&B. "What about our old house? I thought you and Bodie were happy there."

"We were...until we realized we are expecting again." said Bessie, with a smile. "And we needed the space. Plus Gale offered to babysit anytime as Alexander and Lily are practically inseparable - much like you and Dawson used to be. I meant to tell you when we moved, but you're always busy with work and Pacey and everything."

"Tell her the others news, Bes." said Bodie, carrying Alexander on the way to the kitchen. "You always draw everything out."

"I do not." said Bessie, giving Bodie a look. She turns back to her sister. "Anyways, as you know, our old house was Mom's and she left it to me...and well to cut to the point, I want you to have it." she said, handing Joey the keys. "I know how much the place meant to you."

"Wait, what? Why? You don't have to." said Joey, going through many emotions at once. "What would I do with it?"

"For starters, it would be just a summer place or a place to stay when you're in town." said Bessie, getting a thought. "Pacey's place is just that little apartment in town, so you could let him move in and then have your own little place to get away with him."

"That is a good idea." said Joey, slowly. "Are you really sure, Bessie? I mean, I feel a little bad."

"Don't. You did a lot for me as a teenager and I realize you had to grow up fast." said Bessie, hugging Joey. "Think of it as a huge thank you that I never gave you." She laughs a little. "Though there's almost zero furniture there, so you will have to do some shopping. I figure there has to be tons of places in New York."

"True, though definitely would be weird to make it look too modern." said Joey, thinking. "And you know, as much as I complained like teenagers do, I never minded, Bes. I know having to finish raising me while having Alexander was rough."

"We've been over this before, it was my honor." said Bessie, glancing at the clock. "While it's always great to catch up, I really need to get into town to the store and back before Amy's birthday party. I will see you there?"

"Definitely. And thanks again." said Joey, giving her sister a huge hug before her and Bodie leave. She walks into the room she's renting for the weekend and flops down on the bed processing everything. Before she has much time to think, her cell rings. "Hello?" she said, answering it.

"Hey Joe." said Pacey, his love for her coming through in his tone. "I'm heading towards the B&B and wanted to see if you made it into town already."

"Yeah, I've been here for less than an hour. I meant to call when I got in, but Bessie ambushed me." said Joey, laughing.

"What's new?" said Pacey, also laughing. "So it's cool if I swing by?"

"Definitely. See you in a few." said Joey, hanging up and getting up to give herself a look in the mirror. She had hoped to freshen up a bit before seeing Pacey, but she thought she looked pretty good despite the train ride.

A few minutes later, there's a knock on the door and Joey lets Pacey in. "Oh it's so good to see you." said Joey, hugging Pacey tightly. "I know it's only been a week, but it's felt like forever."

"Agreed." said Pacey, then moving in to give Joey a long kiss. "These weekends are never enough. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but...let's go with other things are just as good." He gives Joey a wink. "I saw Bessie and Bodie on the drive in...it seems possible we have some interrupted time."

"And you said you being early was just you wanting to see me." said Joey, teasingly. "But what, Mr Witter, do you think we can do with all our free time?"

"I think showing is far better than telling." said Pacey, scooping Joey up and walking back to her room with her. He kicks the door shut behind them.