I love the scene where Joey goes into Dawson's room and discovers how he's changed over the summer. I think that was pretty powerful
This episode for me was where Pacey and Joey began to lose that chemistry I thought they had in the previous season. And I absolutely despise the way the pair of them acted in regards to Dawson. Pacey was out of line entirely but Joey should also have taken into consideration Pacey's nervousness about returning to Capeside and that yes Dawson was still a fear for him. I found it sad that they had to argue about him straight away but I guess that was a hint of what was to come.
The introduction of Gretchen was very cool but you knew immediately from the way Dawson bumped into her at the hardware store and then his discussion with Jack, she was being set up as his love interest for the season. Still I very much enjoyed their interaction.