|
| All good things...Must come to an end...Except for true love |
|
|
| Hi guys!
i'm not really a fanfic expert but i wrote a few extra finale scenes and wanted to post them!
here they are... :D
Dawson’s creek extra finale scenes
Carries on from after Dawson and Joey are sitting on the bench talking about life and death etc.
( they sit in silence for a few seconds. Joey looks troubled)
Joey- (blurts out) Is it wrong to still love Pacey?
(Dawson looks up, smiling)
Joey- I mean, it’s been like, 7 years since we broke up and yet when I see him, I still get the butterflies i did when I was 16. My feelings keep on coming back to haunt me. The junior prom, the True Love, the senior prom, Pacey’s impromptu trip to Paradise, Audrey, that night at K-mart, the Senior ski trip. I can’t forget them or him…
Dawson-well, going back to your very important question- that depends Jo.
Joey- depends on what?
Dawson- whether you love him because you miss seeing him and are simply overwhelmed, or whether you’ve always felt this way and it’s always been at the back of your mind. (Joey thinks about this)
Also, it depends on whether he still loves you.
Joey- I AM in love with him Dawson and I always have been. I don’t think he’s over me either.
Dawson- has he said anything Jo? Because I know that obviously with the distance between LA and Capeside, I haven’t exactly been around to be able to tell you. (Joey looks slightly upset)
But I can still remember the day my parents renewed their vows. He was crushed when he thought that you didn’t care enough to say goodbye. He couldn’t read the classic Joey Potter ‘if I can’t say what I want to say, I won’t say anything at all’ look on your face. Remember our senior prom?
Joey- like it was yesterday Dawson
Dawson- me too. I remember seeing the look in your eyes when you and Pacey broke up. Hurt, anger, love and betrayal. Pacey looked just as upset, but for different reasons. He wanted you to cry, wanted to get through those famous walls you have around your heart. Forgive me if I’m being stereotypically naïve here Jo, but the teenagers I knew didn’t suffer in a way that they could just get over. You needed each other. You cried too many tears and you gave each other such big pieces of each other’s hearts. I may just be over-analysing this in my usual annoying Dawson Leery way, but I’d be surprised if you didn’t still hold on to that last little piece. And that love you have, that’s in the back of your mind? It won’t go away Joey. When you’re an old lady, it’ll be there lurking inside your heart, waiting for its opportunity.
Joey- (laughs, wiping away tears in her eyes)
I’d forgotten what a monloguer you were. Just when I think my best friend is all grown-up, you’re 15 again Dawson.
Dawson- I haven’t changed much Joey. You’re just looking at me differently these days. I have a sinking feeling that our love triangle days are over. But remember your promise Josephine Potter. Only a little piece.
Joey-(looks confused) yeah Dawson. You and me always. You’ll always have that little piece of my heart.
(they smile at each other)
Dawson- Now, get off of my bench.
Joey- What?
Dawson-isn’t there somewhere you should be right now?
Joey- (gets up and starts to walk away) thanks Dawson. You’re my best friend…
Dawson- (sits and watches her)
(shouts) JOEY!
Joey- (turns around) yeah Dawson?
Dawson- Say hi to the creature from the deep for me, will you?
Joey- (laughs) See ya Dawson.
Dawson- (Slowly, implying more than what he says) Goodbye Joey.
Scene- The Icehouse- comes after the previous one
(Doug is putting up a sign saying ‘ICEHOUSE CLOSED FOR THE WEEKEND’)
(Jack runs up, looking at his watch)
(Jack looks up and sees Doug, Doug turns around)
Doug- Hey.
Jack- Doug. Oh. Hi. Sorry, I was looking for Pacey, but he’s not here so… Is he here? No. I gotta go. Bye.
Doug- No, Jack, wait-
Jack-(turns around) what? There’s nothing to say here, Sheriff Witter
Doug- well, I mean can’t we talk about this, please?
Jack- Look just forget it OK? I don’t want my heart broken, especially not by some semi-straight closeted freak that can’t admit to himself that he’s too scared. (Getting annoyed) I mean, I guess I always knew you weren’t comfortable with your sexuality; it was obvious when Pacey used to tease you, but-
Doug- (interrupts) I’m sorry Jack.
Jack- What?
Doug- You’re right. I’m paranoid and scared. But not of being gay. I’m scared of not being gay enough for YOU. I’m new at this, I don’t really know how to handle this. I also think that you’re the bravest person I know. I’m just scared of loving you and not living up to your standards.
Jack- Loving me?
Doug- Yeah.
Jack-(smiles) do you love me enough to come out of the closet?
Doug- it isn’t that simple Jackers. (jack stops smiling)
Jack- first of all, don’t ever call me that. That name is reserved for people that are… were close to me, like Jen.
Doug- and I’m not close to you?
Jack- you said it yourself, it isn’t that simple. Give me a call when you figure it out.
(Jack runs off)
(Doug swears under his breath and kicks the door, knocking the sign off)
Scene- still at the Icehouse
(Doug is putting up the sign again)
(Doug sees Joey running towards the Icehouse)
Doug- What now?
Joey- (out of breath) I need to talk to Pacey
Doug- of course you do. This town is the teen-angst capital of the world. Except that the teenagers are 25.
Joey- somebody’s bitter today.
Doug- I don’t want to talk about it.
Joey-well, look Doug; do you happen to know where the hell your brother is? I have to tell him something.
Doug- sorry Jo no can do. Can’t you see the sign? (Points to door)
At around 2am yesterday he got a call from some woman named Leslie Sanchez. (Joey’s face falls) Hey, don’t worry he said it was for business. So anyway, he flew down south to meet her straight away.
Joey- he’s gone to see some woman?
Doug- that’s all I was told. (Joey looks lost and miserable, Doug clears his throat_
Ah, Joey?
Joey- Uh-huh?
Doug- Pace told me about your little kitchen conversation the other day. He’s pretty confused, and upset. I err… don’t mean to sound nosy here or anything, but just as a friend, not Pacey’s brother, what were you going to say?
Joey- don’t you dare tell him I told you this Doug. (Sits down at a table)
I told him I loved Dawson. But I didn’t get a chance to tell him that although, Dawson is my soulmate, we have NO romantic connection anymore. Dawson may be IN love with me, but for me the second half of the word ‘soulmate’ is the most important. We’re friends. I got over the thing I had for Dawson a LONG time ago.
Doug-so… who did you choose?
Joey- it isn’t about who I chose. I know who I’m supposed to be with, and I know that I’ll always be in love with him.
(She pauses, smiling and Doug motions for her to carry on)
Joey- I came here to tell Pacey I love him. That I always have done and always will.
Doug- I always new I liked you.
Joey- thanks Doug. But considering where Pacey is right now, I don’t really think that this conversation is relevant.
Doug- Joey, I know he isn’t that reliable, but he cares about you.
Joey- I know. I just hope he hasn’t got tired of waiting
________
(scene where Dawson has a flashback of Jen arriving in a taxi)
Scene- Dawson is on the phone to Pacey (Split screen viewing)
Dawson- so Pace, you’ll be back in time for the funeral won’t you?
Pacey- Dawson, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Dawson- OK. I’ll tell Joey- she’s helping my mom organize food for the wake at my house.
Pacey- How is she?
Dawson- My mom? She’s fine, just a bit shaken that her wedding ended like it did.
Pacey- No, Dawson. Not your mom.
Dawson- You mean Joey?
Pacey- Yeah. How is she?
Dawson- You wouldn’t believe the intense feeling of De-ja-vu that just came over me. She aint doing so good Pace. She’s miserable. Everybody assumes it’s because of Jen but I know that look. She isn’t moping because her friend died- it was her distraught “I can’t handle this love triangle” look. She seems a little lost since she broke up with Christopher… (Pacey looks shocked to hear this- he didn’t know about the break-up)
I think she’s realizing who she wants.
Pacey- (sounds sad) Well give her my regards Dawson. And congrats bro, really.
Dawson- What on earth are you talking about? She didn’t choose ME.
Pacey- Really man? Sorry to hear that. Bt if she didn’t, who did she choose?
(Dawson laughs and hangs up)
Pacey- Dawson? Hello? Dawson, wait….
________
Scene- Jen’s Funeral (Montage of speeches)
(Background music- Say Goodnight, Not goodbye
Words- Say goodnight, not goodbye
You will never leave my heart behind
Like the path, of a star
I'll be anywhere you are
In the spark that lies beneath the coals
In the secret place inside your soul
Keep my life, in your eyes
Say goodnight , not goodbye
Don't you fear, when you dream
Waking up is never what it seems
Like a jewel buried deep
Like a promise meant to keep
You are everything you ought to be
So just let your heart reach out to me
I'll be right, by your side
Say goodnight, not goodbye
You are everything you ought to be
So just let your heart reach out to me
Keep my life, in your eyes
Say goodnight, not goodbye
Say goodnight, not goodbye)
(Flash)
Minister- Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Jennifer Lindley- mother, granddaughter and friend to many… (Camera pans around the church to show Amy, Grams, Mrs Lindley, Jack, Dawson, Pacey, Joey then Andie, Doug, Audrey, Bessie Bodie and Alexander, Gail and Lily, Drue, Charlie, Billy from New York) (Pacey and Joey are sitting with Dawson in between them)
(Flash)
Joey-It’s really weird that when I think back, I remember all of the wonderful things about Jen. It seems stupid, but for years I couldn’t see them. When Jen first got here, lets just say we weren’t the best of friends. I remember outside the old Rialto, I said some really terrible things to her- she didn’t even know why I was being so mean. Even until the day she passed, I can remember her saying “there’s a voice inside my head full of all my doubts and insecurities.” Well, that voice was me on her first date with Dawson saying, “Thanks Jen, I like your hair colour. What number is that?” I was a total bitch to her. But we became friends. It was strange really because one night Jen, Andie and I were hanging out and realised that we’d never got together without the guys. None of us had ever had close girlfriends. Jen was the closest thing to that for me, as much as I was reluctant to admit. Jen was a smart girl. She could read people like a book. She knew that I’d fall for Pacey even before he fell for me. Her dying wish was for me to choose between my 2 childhood sweethearts, the 2 guys I love.
(Pacey and Dawson both look up, then at each other)
Jen Lindley had more life in her than anyone I ever knew. And yeah, she fell in with the wrong people, but every bad thing she did started off in good intentions. She befriended Abby Morgan, and Drue. Now Jen’s back with Abby- Abby was the closest person Jen had to a girlfriend before she died. Jen was the only one who could control Abby- nobody else liked her But Jen took her under her wing. With Jen gone, I just hope she left some of her spirit with us in our memories and our hearts, because we love her so much. We were sort of like her family- we probably knew her and liked her more than her parents did. (Mrs Lindley flinches) She hated her father- he broke part of her heart and it took time before Henry convinced her to love again properly. She rocked the creek when she got here, and now she’s done it one last time. I can’t believe she’s gone.
(Flash)
Jack- Jen was my best friend. My soulmate. I love her more than anything in the world. I’m gay. When I was young I used to worry that I’d never find a man to love as much as I love her. Now, that doesn’t bother me, because I know that it’s impossible to love anyone as much as I love Jen. People in this town have spent years trying to analyse Dawson and Joey’s relationship, but what it comes down to is that they know each other better than anybody else ever could. It’s the same with Jen and me. Right up until the day she died we would gossip and laugh about Max, the gay nurse and indulge in what she lovingly called ‘Patented, meaningless, Jen/Jack Fag/Hag banter;’ I’ll always remember the way Jen looked when she told me. She looked more brave and special than anyone I’ve ever met, it was like her big heart and beautiful spirit were shining through and making her strong. She gave me the greatest gift of all- her gorgeous little daughter. When Amy grows up, I’ll know that Jen lives on. (Tears start to roll down his face) But I’ll miss her more and more each day. I mean, I keep thinking of amusing memories and funny little anecdotes and I pick up the phone to call her, only to realise that I don’t have the phone number for where she is now. I just want everyone to remember the Jen that I remember- the one who tricked me into going to prom with Tobey because I was too scared to ask him myself, the girl that fell head over heels for Henry Parker and couldn’t bring herself to admit it. The brave girl who finally went back to New York- the wild child from the Big Apple who joined me in being socially outcasted even though she could have been the most popular girl in our whole school. My best friend. She’s stood by my through thick and thin and we’ve gotten over everything together. I helped her when she was alive, but just because she’s gone doesn’t mean she isn’t with me. She’s the one that’s helping meet through this- because you know what? I’m not going to let a trivial thing like death ruin our friendship.
(new song comes on- She’s the one, by Robbie Williams
words-I was her she was me
We were one we were free
And if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
We were young we were wrong
We were fine all along
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
When you get to where you wanna go
And you know the things you wanna know
You're smiling
When you said what you wanna say
And you know the way you wanna play
You'll be so high you'll be flying
Though the sea will be strong
I know we'll carry on
Cos if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
When you get to where you wanna go
And you know the things you wanna know
You're smiling
When you said what you wanna say
And you know the way you wanna say it
You'll be so high you'll be flying
I was her she was me
We were one we were free
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
Yeah she's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one)
(Flash)
Pacey- I guess Jen and me, well we understood each other pretty well. She was beautiful, smart, sexy- when she stepped out of that taxi I practically had to shut my friend Dawson’s mouth because it was literally hanging open. The first thing I said to him was “You gonna nail her?”. At the time it was meant as a joke, but a few days ago when Jen came back here we found out that years later, he had done just that. (Dawson hides his head in his hands)
It seems so stupid now that we’re all sitting here dressed in black talking about her. Jen Lindley is the last person I expected to get us all to come to church- no offence to anybody, especially not to Jen if she can hear us down here. But she was a wonderful person. Even on her deathbed she tried to hold on to her humour and not become bitter or cynical- she wanted to actually get dieing right, and I think that finally she did manage to get it right. She was always the first to do anything. First to have a kid, first to have sex, first to kiss Dawson, first to die, first girl to become head cheerleader just to prove a point and poke fun at the snobby girls who thought that they ruled the school. She tried to laugh this whole thing off and not look concerned- when I went to visit her I can remember her telling me to wipe the fake smile off my face and just laugh. She’d make some lame-assed joke and I’d say something stupid like “That was fatally funny” and she’d say “I could die laughing”. Then she would laugh. I’m going to miss her laugh so much- more than she’ll ever know.
(Flash)
Dawson- OK, I admit it. I lost my virginity to Jen. Now that’s’ over, I want to say a few things about her. I’m not the sort of guy that’s often lost for words, and I do tend to completely ruin a moment by talking too much and over-analysing it. So what can I say about Jen Lindley? She was sexy, funny, and you could tell that she had her guard up- she could be just as bitter and cynical as the rest of us, except that she actually had a reason to be.
(Camera pans over Jen’s mother, and everyone in the church as he speaks)
I could tell you that I’ve always been in awe of that girl. And I could tell you that I still am. Because no matter how many New York blondes I meet, none of them will be Jen. For once, I’m running out of things to say. I can’t bring pack anymore painful memories, not after listening to Joey Jack and Pacey. Jen Lindley. She is unique and I love her for it. WE love her for it. Now all I have left to say is “goodbye Jen. Say hi to Abby for us.”
_________
Scene- After the funeral, at Dawson’s house- (after beach scene with Doug and Jack)
(Dawson, Jack, Doug, Joey, Andie and Pacey are sitting around the table in silence)
Andie- those speeches were beautiful you guys.
(Everybody looks at her, then looks away again)
(Andie gets up)
Andie- OK… so I’m gonna take a walk.
Dawson- (gets up) you know what? I’ll join you. I need to get away from this house.
(Doug and Jack hear Amy cry and start rocking her buggy)
Joey- (whispers) Pacey?
(throws a paper airplane onto his lap)
Pacey- (Opens the plane-inside Joey has written WE NEED TO TALK PACEY)
Excuse us Dougie, Jack
Scene- on the docks
(Music playing- Shania Twain, You’re Still the One
words-(When I first saw you, I saw love.
And the first time you touched me, I felt love.
And after
all this time, you're still the one I love.)
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
Ain't nothin' better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad we didn't listen
Look at what we would be missin'
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night
(You're still the one)
You're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
(You're still the one)
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss good night)
Pacey- I need to ask you something.
Joey- Me too. (looks embarrassed) You first.
Pacey- Well, it’s just.. I mean… Jo, are you always going to run from me? Did I completely screw up somehow?
Joey- No, I’ve given up on running from you. But you did screw up, just not how you might think.
Pacey- What?
Joey-Pace, I love Dawson
Pacey- did you tell him that? Because he seems to think you chose someone else.
Joey- I didn’t choose Dawson
Pacey- But you just said…
Joey- I love him as a friend, as a soulmate, but to me our relationship will always be strictly platonic.
Pacey-(looks confused for a few seconds)
So Joey, who did you choose? Who are you in love with? New York guy? Cos you know, I heard you dumped his ass.
(Joey shakes her head in disbelief)
Joey- I always knew you were a bit slow Pace, but I can’t believe that you don’t already know the answer to that.
Pacey- (looking extremely bewildered) Jo, it’s late. I’m REALLY tired and jet-lagged. Did you mean what I think you mean or are you just messing with my head?
Joey-If you think I mean I love you, then you’re right.
(Pacey smiles)
But bringing us back to your first question. I’d never mess with your head- you screwed up by messing with mine, and I don’t understand why.
Pacey- What did I do?
Joey- more like WHO did you do, Witter.
(Joey is silent for a few seconds- Pacey looks very confused)
How can you say that you love me, then a few hours later fly off to see some fancy girlfriend in another state?
Pacey- Joey, STOP. You lost me here. What girlfriend?
Joey- Does a wake-up call from Leslie Sanchez mean anything to you?
Pacey- (laughs) You heard about that huh?
Joey- this isn’t funny Pacey! You really hurt me.
Pacey- OK Potter, first of all I really doubt I could hurt you. I tried it once before remember? (again starts laughing hard) Oh my god, you think I’m having an affair with Leslie? She’s 10 year older than me!
Joey- Don’t you dare laugh Witter. As far as I remember, age has never been a problem to you.]
Pacey- Ouch! Someone’s touchy.
Joey- wouldn’t you be if the man you loved was sleeping with another woman?
Pacey- (looks up when she says the word loves)
You’re jealous. Oh my god, you really do love me!
Joey- does the word duh mean anything?
Pacey- But why are you jealous Jo? You don’t even know who Leslie is!
Joey- I know that she’s pretty.
Pacey- yeah, a pretty good estate agent.
Joey-(looks embarrassed) i..uh….oops!
Pacey- Yeah, she’s selling me some property in the city.
Joey- what city, Boston?
Pacey- (ignoring her question) I’m building a New England Ice House there. Leslie was selling me the apartment a few doors away..
Joey- you’re moving? Where?
Pacey- just a small city down south of here which our old friend Jen used to call home. I believe it’s most commonly referred to as New York?
Joey- You’re going to New York! Pacey that’s amazing!
Pacey- yeah. I know. I’m going to be lonely, considering I don’t know anybody who lives there (teasing) and I’ll probably get very lost… but I think I’m gonna like it there. My big sister is moving back to Capeside, so she offered to take over at your old place. Bodie’s going to be assistant chef, so I’m all set.
Joey- If you ever get lost, I know a great place for dancing….
Pacey-as long as I’m not wearing new shoes!
(Bessie sees them and calls out to Joey)
Bessie- Joey! Your boss is on the phone!
(Joey stands up)
Pacey- No way Potter-you aint walking away from me again. First you better explain your choice to me in more detail.
Joey- you want me to spell it out?
Pacey- I want to know whether you love me as a friend or whether you’re still a little bit in love with me or this is head-over-heels true love.
Joey- (smiles ruefully). I chose you, I’m in love with you and I can’t deny it any more. We always were sailing the true love Pacey. We always will be.
(Joey starts to walk towards an impatient Bessie)
(Pacey reaches out to stop her and grabs her butt)
Joey-(turns around) Pacey! You grabbed my ass!
Pacey- Well Potter, you finally got one. (They laugh)
And to my calculations, we should be kissing right now.
Joey- you were never that good at maths, but for once, you’re right.
Pacey- Shall we count to ten together, since I’m so bad.
(they lean in and kiss)
Both-10. |
|
|
|