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| Hey... my friend wrote this little bit along time ago and I thought people might enjoy it. If it's a hit.. I might give it a try and write the next episode. She rewrote the episode Late... with some of the same scenes switched a bit. It's not the best but it's something.
[Scene: Outside the Potter B&B. Joey is talking on the Cordless phone.]
Joey: Hey, guess who? I was just callin' to see if you were back yet, but alas, no beau. So when you get this, give me a call. Ok. Bye.
[Bessie sees her and goes outside.]
Bessie: Ok. It's official. You've become the neurotic girlfriend.
Joey: It's just--it's weird.
Bessie: There's nothing weird about it. He's away on a fishing trip with his brother.
[They go back into the B&B.]
Bessie: I found the most adorable onesie downtown. I just had to get it for Gale. Help me wrap it.
[Joey looks at it and it makes her nervous.]
Joey: I'm goin' to Pacey’s.
[Joey storms out.]
Bessie: Joey.
[Scene: Gretchen’s House. Joey pulls up to the house and gets out of the truck and goes to the porch. It is late at night, but Gretchen is sitting outside all alone.]
Joey: I'm really sorry to come by so late.
Gretchen: It's cool. Dawson just left.
Joey: Look, I really need to talk to Pacey. Do you have any idea when he's gonna be back from his fishing trip?
Gretchen: No, I don't, but I'm sure he'll call you as soon as he gets back.
Joey: There's something wrong, isn't there? I mean, this isn't like Pacey. Gretchen, what's going on?
[Gretchen stands up and stares off into the horizon.]
Gretchen: You know, I told him I wouldn't do this anymore, and I won’t.
Joey: What?
Gretchen: Lying. It's the worst thing for everyone.
Joey: Pacey isn't on a fishing trip, is he?
Gretchen: Pacey got arrested for public drunkenness while you were in New York. Doug got the charges dropped, and then he took him camping to try to talk some sense into him.
Joey: Oh, my god.
Gretchen: This is an intense time. We're all planning our futures, trying to figure out what we're gonna do with the rest of our lives, but if we can't put all that aside and try to do everything possible to make Pacey’s life easier right now, he might not have much of one. He's in a lot of pain, so you have to promise me that you won't do anything to put any additional pressure on him right now, ok? I mean, can you do that?
Joey: Do you or do you not know how I can get in touch with him?
Gretchen: Did you just hear what I said?
Joey: No. I can't promise you that, Gretchen.
Gretchen: How could you possibly be that selfish?
[Pause]
Joey: I'm late.
[She realizes what Joey is talking about]
Gretchen: Joey, I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
Joey: It's ok. I'm fine, thank you.
Gretchen: Did you confirm that you're pregnant?
Joey: No. I really just need to talk to my boyfriend, so if there's any way that you can get in touch with him—
Gretchen: As soon as they get back here or if they call in, I promise to make sure that Pacey gets in touch with you.
Joey: Thank you.
Gretchen: Joey, I know that things seem confusing and frightening, but you have to find the courage to take the test, and that way, you can consider your options. [Joey turns to leave] Joey!
Joey: I'm fine. I can handle this.
Gretchen: Look, if you change your mind, you can always come back here... any time. ...
[Joey gets into her truck and leaves.]
[Scene: The Baby Store. Joey and Bessie are shopping with Gale]
Bessie: What is going on with you?
Joey: Is it suddenly inappropriate or immoral to get a little emotional at a baby store?
Bessie: You're more than emotional. You're neurotic. You're obsessed with finding your boyfriend. You're creeped out being here. Every time Gale looks at you, you look the other way. If I didn't know you weren't having sex, I'D... [Joey turns away from her.] Joey.
Joey: Can you just leave me alone?
Bessie: Are you pregnant?
[Joey just turns away from her with tears in her eyes.]
Joey: What are you talking about?
Bessie: I can't believe this. What happened?
Joey: I'm not having this conversation with you.
Bessie: Hey, you better watch it, because if something is wrong, you're gonna need me.
Joey: Why, so I can sit through another series of endless lectures?
Bessie: So you can straighten out your life.
Joey: Oh, and have one more like yours.
Bessie: [Laughs] You think you're better than me? Look at you. You're just like mom. You're just like me.
Joey: No, I'm not, because I assure you, Bessie, that no matter what happens, my life will be different.
Bessie: You said that right, because at least I have someone in my life who knows how to take care himself, not to mention a family. Do you?
[Gale comes and Interrupts them]
[Scene: Gretchen’s House. Joey comes walking up to the door, and Gretchen who is packing some clothes looks up and sees her. She goes and opens the door.]
Joey: Hey, I'm just as surprised as you are. I just-- I didn't really have anywhere else to go.
Gretchen: Well, come in.
[Joey comes in and Gretchen continues to pack.]
Joey: Plan on leaving the country?
Gretchen: Uh, no. Actually, I have an interview for a magazine job in Boston. How are you holding up?
Joey: Well... considering I've turned into this crazy person that I don't even recognize... great. God, I... I can't believe how ill-prepared I am for this. What was I thinking?
Gretchen: You fell in love, you had sex. I mean, even if you take every precaution, it's bound to change your world completely.
Joey: [Laughs] Could you imagine Pacey with a baby?
Gretchen: [Laughs] You know, it's funny, 'cause I think Pacey would probably like the idea of a baby. I mean, he's great with kids, attentive to women. The problem with the scenario is that Pacey just can't deal with Pacey.
Joey: I know, and believe me, the last thing I want to do is make his life more difficult, but... [Sighs] I really need him right now, Gretchen.
Gretchen: Have you told Bessie?
Joey: Pretty much. Right after I told her that her life disgusts me.
Gretchen: Look, make amends with your sister, Joey. I mean, being pregnant, whether you choose to stay that way or not, is ultimately about family. And trust me, you're gonna want that support system around you.
Joey: You sound like you're pretty familiar with this situation.
[Gretchen stops packing for a minute.]
Gretchen: Last year, in college... I miscarried.
Joey: I'm sorry.
Gretchen: [Sighs] That's why I came back here. To deal with everything. Everything that you're dealing with now.
Joey: Well, you've been successful. I mean... new boyfriend, maybe a new job.
Gretchen: Thanks Joey!
[Scene: The Potter B&B. It is just after dawn, when Joey comes into it and finds Bessie sitting at the table.]
Joey: What are you doing up?
Bessie: I get up at dawn every morning. It's the only time I have to myself.
Joey: I spent the night at Gretchen’s.
Bessie: Do you know I once climbed into your crib and pushed you out?
Joey: Did you drop me on my head? Because that would explain a lot.
Bessie: Before you came along, mom and I had a good thing going. I hated you.
Joey: You hated me 'cause you were jealous. You hated me because I was taking your mom away, but... mostly you hated me because you knew you'd always have to take care of me.
Bessie: I really did want your life to be better than mine.
Joey: Bessie, you went first. You took on the full brunt of this storm. And you didn't do what others would have. You didn't run, you didn't cower, you created this warm, loving, safe place. And you raised a baby and a little sister. I hope I would have the strength and courage to... create a life for myself that's even remotely like yours.
Bessie: I just want you to know I love you and I'm here for you if--if you want me.
[She hands Joey an Early Pregnancy Test]
[Joey just cries in her hands]
[Scene: The Potter B&B. The phone rings and Joey answers it.]
Joey: Hello.
[It is Pacey calling from his fishing trip.]
Pacey: Hey, Gretchen told me I had to call immediately. What's wrong?
Joey: Pace, I can’t do this on the phone...
Pacey: Well, just tell me Jo, what the problem?
Joey: Pace, just come home... I need to tell you something.
Pacey: Jo, just tell me!
Joey: I’m late.
Pacey: What do you mean late? For an appointment or something a bit more serious than that...?
Joey: Serious.... [hear cry]
Pacey: Oh my god Jo, I will be there as soon as I can. Have you taken the test, do you know for sure if you are pregnant?
Joey: Pace, I am a reck. How do you expect me to take it without you here....?
Pacey: Jo, remember this. I love you and I will do anything for you. I will be there as soon as I can sweetheart. You okay?
Joey: Just get your butt over here Witter.
Pacey: Love you Jo!
Joey: Love you too Pace.....
[Hang up the phone. Joey is crying, Pacey lets out a tear and runs to Doug]
[Scene: The Potter B & B. Joey is inside looking at the pregnancy test. Pacey pulls up and Joey raises her in and lets out a sigh of relief]
[Pacey comes storming in]
Pacey: Jo! [Runs over and gives her a huge hug and kiss on the forehead]
Joey: You’re here! [She starts crying]
Pacey: It’s okay Jo, everything’s going to be ok.
[Pacey whispers, “I love you”]
[Joey sobs in his arms and he kisses her on the head]
Pacey: Ready to take the test?
Joey: [Sniffs] Now that you’re here I am.
[They just hold each other. Scene faded out]
[Scene: The Potter B&B Bathroom. It’s midnight. Joey is watching her watch, and then picks up the Pregnancy Test and turns it over.]
[Scene: The Potter B&B. Pacey is sleeping in Joey’s room. Joey walks in and lays beside him.]
[Pacey wakes up]
Pacey: Everything okay...?
[Joey rolls over and looks at him]
Joey: I’m pregnant.
[Pacey gives this look of shock and they hug] |
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| CONTINUE!! PLEASE!! I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT DUDE!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!! :D |
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| Glad that you liked it! :D I will start writing the next one. Thanks for your responses. My friend will be happy. |
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| I am going to do it in chapters.
Please, respond. |
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| that's awesome!
so..she's pregnant? that totally rocks! :D
write more...i'm waiting! |
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