Disclaimer: See Part 1
Category:D/Jo
Rating: PG
Part 19
A couple days have passed, Dawson and Joey have not spoken to each
other, Bessie and Joey are at a bridal boutique looking at dresses...
Bessie: Okay, Joey, what do you think of this one?
Joey: It's nice, Bessie. Just like the other two you tried on. Can you
just make a decision already?
Bessie: Joey, I know this isn't your kind of thing, but as my Maid of
Honor, you're just going to have to suck it up. I'm finally getting
married and I want the wedding to be just like I've always planned it
and that includes the dress of my dreams. And I don't care if it takes
all day, I will find my dress and you're going to sit there and give me
opinions on each one just like Maid of Honors are supposed to do.
Joey:( annoyed ) Fine!
Bessie: Okay, what's wrong?
Joey: I just don't feel like being here right now especially after what
happened with Dawson.
Bessie: What happened?
Joey: Okay, promise me, you won't freak out because nothing happened.
Dawson and I almost made love New Year's day.
Bessie: What?!
Joey: We didn't. I really wanted to, but he stopped it. The whole
thing just made us realize where things stand between us. He can't get
past the Pacey thing and I don't think I can be "just friends" with him.
He's scared to love me, Bessie.
Bessie: Oh, Joey. I'm so sorry. ( she hugs her ) But you know, Dawson
was right to stop things from going too far. You would have regretted
it.
Joey: Yeah, I know, Bessie.
Bessie: Have you talked to Dawson since the incident?
Joey: No. I really don't want to face him right now. It just hurts that
he can't love me like I love him. Bessie, I have a favor to ask of you.
Bessie: I 'm listening.
Joey: I really would like to go to Paris. I've always wanted to go and
with me pursuing the art thing, I think it would be a great place to
visit.
Bessie: I think that's a great idea, Joey. When were you thinking of
leaving?
Joey: I was thinking of making it a summer trip.
Bessie: Well, it sounds nice, Joey, but are you sure you want to go by
yourself?
Joey: Yes. I think a lot of alone time is exactly what I need.
Bessie: Okay. It's alright with me.
Joey: Thanks, Bessie. ( she smiles ) By the way, the dress you have on
now, I think it's a keeper.
Bessie:Yeah? ( looks in the mirror ) I don't know. Better try on a few
more.
Joey falls back into her chair and sighs...
Leery Residence- Mitch and Gale are getting ready to leave, Dawson stops
them...
Dawson: Where are you going?
Gale: Doctor's appointment. Today, we find out if you're going to have a
little brother or sister. ( she smiles )
Dawson: Really? I thought you were waiting to find out when the baby is
born.
M itch: Well, we were, but it makes things easier to know beforehand.
Gale: Yeah, this way we'll know if we need to buy clothes for a girl or
boy, toys, etc.
Dawson: Okay. Well, also I'll know if I should paint the nursery pink or
blue. ( he smiles )
Gale: Right. We'll we have to go now. We'll see you later, honey.
Mitch and Gale leave, Dawson goes up to the soon-to- nursery and starts
clearing things out of the room. There's a knock at the door, Dawson
goes to answer it, it's Bodie and Alex...
Dawson: Hey. What are you doing here?
Bodie: One of the cooks called me and said they had the flu and wouldn't
be able to come in today. I was hoping you could watch Alex for a little
while, while I'm at the restaurant. I know he would stay good with you.
D awson: Sure. No problem. ( he smiles )
Bodie: Thanks. As soon as Bessie and Joey are done shopping for the
wedding, they'll be by to pick him up.
Dawson: Okay.
Bodie picks Alex up...
Bodie: You be good for Dawson okay? Mommy and Aunt JoJo will be here
later to pick you up.
Bodie hands him to Dawson....
Dawson: Don't worry. He'll be fine here.
Bodie: Okay. Thanks, Dawson.
Bodie leaves... Dawson takes Alex up to his room and shows him his ET
doll, Alex smiles and he hugs the doll....
Dawson: You like that, huh? ( he smiles )
Alex nods yes, and continues to play with the doll... Dawson smiles and
just watches Alex playing...He is going to enjoy being a big brother.
He then realizes that Joey will be there soon to pick up Alex. What
would she say? And more importantly, what would he say to her? They
haven't seen other since New Year's Day, but they can't keep avoiding
each other.....
W hat do you think? Part 20 coming soon! :)
Take care,
Frances