Cut scene: Joey helps Pacey prepare the third course of a dinner they're having with all of their friends. While preparing they discuss how the newfound relationship between Dawson and Jen is similar to what happened to them only a year prior. Pacey tells Joey that she shouldn't punish herself for anything that's going on. She thanks him for caring about her even if he doesn't have to, he playfully yet caringly tells her that "you can shun my cooking" but "you're not allowed to tell me how much I can care about you."