Chapter 7
January 2001
Halls of Capeside High.
Dawson Leery and Nikki Green are seen near Dawson's locker discussing something.
Dawson: So my mom still has a few friends down at the news station, we can edit it down there when we're finished.
Nikki: Why are we whispering?
Dawson: Joey's right next to us pretending to be at her locker, when I know that it's across the hall.
Joey: Very funny
She goes to leave but is stopped by Dawson.
Dawson: Hey Jo wait. Listen are you free after school on Friday? You me and Pacey should have a movie night. You know for old times sake.
Joey: Sure Dawson I think I can make it.
Dawson: Great can't wait till then.
Joey heads to the parking lot.
Nikki: Someone is a little sentimental
Dawson: It may sound harsh but I don't want to end up like Mr. Brooks, friendless for many years. I haven't talked to those two much this year and they're my oldest friends.
Friday Night
Dawson's house.
Pacey: Dawson what exactly inspired this little outing of ours?
Dawson: Things haven't been the same between us three of us since last year. I know we've all put it behind us but we haven't really gotten back to the way we were. We're busy with school, respective relationships
Pacey and Joey: Relationships?
Dawson: Well I mean relationships as friendships and such. I don't mean romantic….damn it.
Pacey: So Dawson Leery finally admits it. You're dating Nikki Green.
Dawson: Yes I am. Nikki doesn't really know anyone here that well besides me. So she's a little hesitant on letting people know.
Pacey: Dawson I don't think that's such a good idea. The more you try to hide something the easier it is for it to slip out or something.
Dawson: I know but what can I do? Unless she feels comfortable with people here she won't divulge that particular piece of information.
Green House (plants not included)
Principal Green: Nikki I'm getting worried about you. Home alone on a Friday night?
Nikki: Dad I'm fine. I get by alright dating Dawson.
The doorbell rings.
Principal Green: Who could that be?
He opens the door revealing Jen, Jack and Andie waiting at the door.
Several hours later.
Jen Lindley's house
Nikki, Andie, and Jen are on the bed waxing their legs.
Nikki: Wow. This has been one of the most fun nights I've had since coming to Capeside. Dinner, roller skating and now this, I have missed just hanging with the girls.
Jack: Hey!
Jen: Pipe down Jackers. We're not making you stay here you know.
Jack: I just have nothing else to do…but fair point I will leave you guys to your sleepover.
He proceeds to leave Jen's house. Outside he notices Dawson about to enter his house.
Jack: Dawson hey, wait up man. How was whatever movie you saw?
Dawson: Traffic and yea it was pretty good. Gritty and pretty eye opening though. What were you doing in there?
Jack: First off Traffic? Dawson Leery seems to be growing up. Secondly, Jen, Nikki and Andie are having a slumber party…and I was just bored.
Dawson: Heh I doubt that's the only reason.
Jack laughs as the two settle in a brief silence.
Dawson: Did you know that I sent my last applications just today? NYU and UCLA. It's pretty weird to think that in a few months I'll be heading off beyond the city limits.
Jack: Yea. It's really strange for me since I'm just starting to think of Capeside as home, despite everything I've been through. I really wouldn't mind coming back.
Dawson: I always thought you'd be the first to buy a bus ticket out. Aren't you and Jen holding out for NYU?
Jack: She is. Me…I'm fine with staying in Boston, maybe BC or somewhere.
Dawson: It's scary to think about the future. You say I've grown up but things are changing and I'm not sure I'm quite ready for it.