Pacey was still a bit dazed by the information he was just given. He was going to Paris. Joey was now in Paris. Could you say a more prefect thing? He had been wondering for so long what would happen if the two were together for a long time without Dawson, now it would actually happen. He couldn't be more excited. His first instinct was to call Joey and tell her. Then he thought why call? He would be able to tell her IN PERSON!!! He was already planning on ways of surprising her.
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Joey was just getting off of the plane when she saw a sign that read out "Joey Potter", she was glad the she had signed her name as Joey on the application. There was a middle aged lady who was accompanied by a man who looked about the same age, as well as a girl who looked about her age. They looked nice enough, but now the true test, what were they really like? Only one way to find out. She cautiously want up to them and introduced herself. She was instantly relieved when they spoke english. Her biggest fear was that she would not be able to communicate with her host family.
After they got her luggage, they headed for her new home. Or at least where she would be residing for the next year. She was very shocked to find he living environment so, so extravagant. She was presented with her own room, a phone which had its own private line, she was told she could use as often, and as long as she wished, no matter what the phone bill, and even a computer that had access to the internet.
She hadn't expected anything near what she was just given. And she was utterly speechless about what to do or say. This was all the thanks the Cadoret's needed. They felt like her being speechlessness was the greatest compliment that they could possibly receive. They let her alone to absorb all that had happened to her, and told her dinner would be ready in about twenty minutes. They also suggested that she should call home and tell her family that she arrived. So after a few minutes, she decided that would be a good idea. She picked up the phone and dialed.
Hello? Was the response that she got.
Hello, I am calling form somewhere to see if a Miss Bessie Potter will accept a call from a miss Joey Potter? As mich as she tried to sound like a phone operator, she ended up laughing too much. On the other line Bessie was screaming to Bodie that Joey was on the phone.
JOEY!!! How are you? How was your flight? Is Paris a glorious as it looks? When did you get there? Is your host family nice? Who are they? Do you have adequate accommodations? Do they...
BESSIE CALM DOWN!!! Was the unanimous reply by both Joey and Bodie at the same time.
Now Bessie, I am fine, the flight was fine, Paris is like nothing you could ever imagine, I arrived yesterday, which would still be today for you the host family is wonderful, there name is the Cadorets, and the accommodations are better here that there. Anything else?
Not yet.. Um... Dawson came by today.
You didn't give him the number here did you?
No. I simply told him that you needed a little time away from here and that if he called you every other minute, she might as well just stayed at home.
What did he say?
He wasn't happy, but after fifteen minutes of explaining, he gave up for the day and went home for the day. OH, Pacey left a little while ago!
Really? I thought he wasn't leaving till next week?
He wasn't going to, but he came by here in a rush and said something about not being able to watch Alex tomorrow because he found out where he was going and he wanted to get there as fast as he could. I think his flight left about an hour ago. He was saying something about how much of a surprise it would be and stuff like that. The way he was you would think he was going to Paris.
That would be so weird. Hey, I'd better get going. Dinner is being served.
OK kiddo. Have fun, call often, and we love you.
I love you guys to. Good bye. With that they all hung up.
Yeah. Hey Bodie, I think she really is going to love it there.
I think so too.
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Dawson was obviously very distraught at the information he had received earlier. He kept mumbling to himself about how he was to late, how if he hadn't been so oblivious to every thing he could be with Joey right now. But nooo, he had to sit and over analyze every little thing. Now he lost her. He had to talk to someone, so he headed over to Pacey's house.
‘Knock, knock, knock' Hello, is anyone home? Suddenly the door swung open, and Doug was standing in the frame.
What do you want? If it's Pacey, he isn't home, he left about two hours ago
Well, when is he coming home?
I figure about this time next year.
No, really when will he be back? I really have to talk to him!!
And I was serious when I said next year!! Dad had an opportunity to send him to learn some manners, and Pacey left this afternoon. Just after he dropped off Joey actually. Dad gave him his passport, and he was gone within the hour.
PASSPORT?!?! What do you mean passport? So he left the country too?
Yes, he went to some place in Europe, and NO, before you ask ne, I don't have his address. Now go!
Alright, but if you do learn where he is staying, please let me know. Good bye Doug. As he was walking away, he was muttering under his breath "My entire world was collapsing around me, and I did nothing to stop it. Now I have nothing. Because of my ignorance, I have nothing."