Welcome to the 15th Dawson & Jen Appreciation Thread

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Season One |

1.01, Pilot;

Dawson: Hi, I'm Daw...
Jen: You're Dawson. Dawson, yeah I know. We've met before. I'm Jen.
Dawson: Oh, the granddaughter from New York, okay.
Jen: That's right
Dawson: Wow, you look different.

Jen: Oh good, um look my Grams is waiting. I should go. But it was really nice to meet you guys and I'll see you in school.
Dawson: If not sooner.

Dawson: Wit. We like that around here.
Jen: You are very smooth.

Jen: So tell me about this Dawson guy next door. He looks so different.

Joey: [...] He likes you, you know.

Dawson: Hey, uh Pacey is cruise directing a trip to the movies tonight, nothing big, just a few of us. Would you like to come?
[Jen smiles]

Jen: No, you're not a loser Dawson. You're very sweet. Smart, you got a great sense of humor. You're cool with out being really obnoxious about it. You're very, very talented. You got clear skin, big plus.
[They laugh.]
Dawson: Thank you.
Jen: No. Thank you Dawson. Things weren't so great for me in New York and they're kinda scary right now so, thank you. Oh, um, I should go. But thanks for everything Dawson.
Dawson: But...
[Jen walks up her steps and turns around.]
Jen: I'm just going to pretend we kissed okay?


1.02, Dance;

Joey: Have you kissed Little Miss Someone Else yet?
Dawson: There's no need to rush fate [...] Jen and I will definitely kiss,don't you worry.

Dawson: I don't get it! I don't get it, what did he do that I didn't do?
Joey: He asked her out!
[Dawson goes over to his closet and starts looking for clothes to wear]
Dawson: I'm going to the dance.
Joey: What?
Dawson: It's my only recourse.
Joey: Why?
Dawson: 'Cause Jen is there.
Joey: In the arms of another man. I mean, why torture yourself?
Dawson: [..] I'm the one who should be kissing her, Joey. Not some JCrew ad. I can do it. I can make my bottom lip dance tonight. It's going to happen. I am going to kiss the girl.

Jen: You know, I really am a cliché, Dawson. In New York, I was moving fast. I was movin' really, really fast. So fast I kept stumbling and falling. But here? Here I feel like, for the first time, in a long time, I'm walking at a steady pace. And I'm afraid, that if I kiss you, my knees will buckle and I don't know if I could handle it now.

Jen: Would you like to dance?
Dawson: Here?
Jen: I've been waiting to dance with you all night, Dawson.

1.03, Kiss;

Dawson: Why are you here? Except for watching me get humiliated.
Jen: Because I knew you'd be here.

Jen: You were brilliant today.

Dawson: That of longing, incredible sadness. Think about what just happened. The monster you killed is the man you loved. The victim of an experiment gone terribly wrong. Cut. And print.
Jen: Was that a take cause I can do it again?
Dawson: That was amazing.
Jen: Sadness is my specialty. Should we do it again because...
Dawson: It was perfect.

Dawson: And I love the way you scare me but it makes me nervous and then I do or say something stupid and try to come up with ideas to make me smart so you won't think I'm stupid and then those ultimately backfire making me seem even more stupid. It's all a vicious cycle and I'm really at the end of my rope here Jen because all I want to do is kiss you and if I don't kiss you soon I'm going to explode.
Jen: Oh, you know Dawson this really sucks.
Dawson: Why?
Jen: Now I'm scared.
Dawson: Why?
Jen: The kiss. You've built it up to be such a big deal. What if I'm a disappointment?
Dawson: Never happened.

Jen: Dawson, this is really gross and it smells.
Dawson: I know, I know. Shh!
Jen: Ew there's like stuff in my hair.
Dawson: It's just like a cobweb or something.
[They kiss]

1.04, Discovery;

Dawson: Oh god, she's perfect [...] Those eyes, that hair..

Jen: Just look at it this way, Dawson. Repressing desire can only make it more powerful. So the next time I see you, we are in for one titanic kiss.
Dawson: If I can survive the wait.
Jen: It's not waiting Dawson, it's anticipation.
[She starts walking towards the house then comes back.]
Jen: Screw it.
[They kiss.]

Grams: You know that boy only wants one thing from you.
Jen: No, no. That's not Dawson at all. He's completely sweet and honest and romantic.

Grams: So I'd be correct in assuming you have certain feelings for him?
Jen: Yeah, you would.

Dawson: You know, in the old movies, whenever two characters were in bed together the censors always made one of them keep one foot on the floor. Which I never really understood because I figured if the characters were clever enough they could still do almost anything.
[They kiss and they start to fall back on the bed but Jen stops them.]
Jen: Dawson, we've got plenty of time to prove our censors wrong we don't have to make our case today. Alright?
Dawson: Okay.

Jen: [...] But, I mean, we always seem to have something to say to each other, even if our conversations are more banter than real talk, you know, fun and sweet and everything, but kind of on the surface. What I'm trying to say is that if you want to talk to somebody about this, I mean, really talk, I mean, I know we've never done that before, but I'd really like to be that person.

Jen: Dawson?
Dawson: What?
Jen: Would you hold my hand?


1.05, Hurricane;

Jen: I'm sorry about lying to you, but I can't apoligize for my past. I mean, I've learned from it, I'm a better person, it's gotten me here. And this is my chance to start over. It's my chance and it would be really nice if you'd be a part of that.
Dawson: On one condition?
Jen: What?
Dawson: That you'll have me. Jen because my behavior has been unredeemable and I don't deserve someone as impassionate and open and honest and beautiful as you are.

1.07, Detention;

Dawson: You look incredible today.

Jen: I thought you had more control over your animal instincts.
Dawson: I wish. But sometimes it seems as if they control me, like when I'm around you.

Dawson: Why you don't want me.
Jen: Hey Dawson. I like you.
Dawson: Yeah but it's not enough that you like me. I want you to want me.
Jen: You're like a God to me Dawson, and I don't even believe in God. I mean, this school hasn't exactly welcomed me with open arms. It seems like everybody here hates me and I don't know why. If it's because I'm from New York, or because I'm different. It seems like my life here is just one big detention that I can't escape, but then, I think about you. And about how I've met a guy who's so romantic, and so caring, and who I like, and who I want so much. Dawson it's because of you that I get through the bad days. And if you think I want you to be some big, varsity sex stud then you're crazy.
Dawson: I understand that you want to take things slow, I do. And I don't want to rush you. I don't want to be that guy. But I'm human, I have hormones. And to say that I've never thought about having sex with you, I'd be lying. The thought crosses my mind. About a thousand times a day.
Jen: Well just a thousand? That's nothing.


1.08, Boyfriend;

Dawson: You know what, Jen? That's impossible,ok? Because I don't have a ex girlfriend. You're my girlfriend, my first and only. All I'm trying to do is prevent Billy's ex from becoming my ex too.
Jen: My feelings for you haven't changed, Dawson, can't you see that?

Jen: Hi
Dawson: Hey, you're here.
Jen: Yeah, I'm here. I'm alone and I'm sorry about everything Dawson. About the way I treated you. I mean, I was foolish. [He leans over to kiss her] It was stupid of me to think that... Come on, let's go talk.

Dawson: Yeah, but we can make it work. We can fix this.
Jen: NO!
Dawson: I know we can. We can. You know, sleep on this. We'll talk in the morning. We don't need to go over this now.
Jen: Dawson, please. Listen to me. I've got to take a few steps back. I've, I've got to try life on my own for awhile.
Dawson: [Upset and near the brink of tears] You can't just make me fall for you and then bail as soon as. I can't.
Jen: I'll miss you, you know.


1.09, Road Trip;

Joey: Dawson, you've known the girl for three months. How could everything possibly remind you of her?
Dawson: I don't know, Joey, I can't explain it. It just does.

1.10, Double Date;

Jen: Dawson, uh, look I know this may sound weird and I know when people break-up there's that awkward time, ya know when two people who used to have so much to say to each other consider conversations reduced to the mirrors to small talk. I'm saying what somebody always says, and what everybody else never wants to hear but do you think it's possible in any conceivable way that we could still be friends? Dawson?

Mary Beth: Well, before you tell me what I think, let me tell you. I think it's pretty obvious that you're still hung up on her.

1.11, The Scare;

Jen: What are you talking about? Dawson's fun. He is, he's probably the, the most original and imaginative date on the planet.

Jen: Then why did you invite us to your house?
Dawson: I don't know. Help Cliff out. Maybe try to get over you.

Jen: No. I should go. But, you know Dawson, whatever is going on between us, I don't want you to cross me off any more of your lists, okay?
Dawson: Consider yourself uncrossed.
Jen: So scare me next time, alright?
Dawson: Don't worry I got you covered.

1.12, The Beauty Contest;

Dawson: You should enter.
Jen: Yeah...
Dawson: No I mean seriously. I mean, you're beautiful, nobody can dispute that. I can totally picture you strolling past the judges flashing that million dollar smile of yours.

Joey: So...what's going on with you two?
Jen: Me and Dawson? We're...we're just figuring things out. Ya know I mean it was a little rough for awhile but we've got time. It's not like he's going anywhere.

Jen: But I miss our friendship, too Dawson.
Dawson: Me too.

Jen: Okay, well, you know where I am.
Dawson: How could I forget.
Jen: Goodnight Dawson.
Dawson: Goodnight Jen.

1.13, Decisions;

Dawson: Jen?
Jen: Hi um I know I usually use the door but um can I come in?
Dawson: Yeah of course. How's your grandfather?
Jen: It doesn't really look too good. I think I'm losing him. I feel like I'm losing everybody.
Dawson: God, I'm really sorry Jen.
Jen: I miss you Dawson. I really do miss you.
Dawson: I'm here Jen.
Jen: No you're not. You're half here and part of that's my fault. Dawson I blew it, you know? But I'm going to stop blowing it.
Dawson: What are you talking about?
Jen: Can I sleep here tonight? Dawson, with you the way Joey does? As friends, can I just lie here with you tonight?
Dawson: Yeah sure.
[Jen is crying]
Dawson: It'll be okay Jen. It'll be okay.

Season Two |

2.01, The Kiss;

Jen: What about Dawson and Jen?
Dawson: I'd say I think you could use a friend right now more than anything else. How about it?
Jen: I'd like that.
[They hug.]

Dawson: Jen, please don't think of it like that, I mean, you and I had fun, we just...
Jen: No, we did, but I held you off. I pushed you .away. And I basically ran you out of my life in the midst of all that fun. So I guess it serves me right I lost you.
Dawson: You haven't lost me. I want to be a part of your life.

2.02, Crossroads;

Jen: I want him back.
Abby: God, why?
Jen: 'Cause I love him.

2.07, The All Nighter;

Dawson: And the hawk circles.
Jen: He's just being cute, which he really is.
Dawson: You seen his love 'em and leave 'em rap sheet? It's epic.
Jen: Relax, Dawson.
Dawson: Just looking out...so, you hitting the study session?
Jen: Oh, doubt it. Not much into the "Applying Myself" zone these days. How about you?
Dawson: Well, it's either that or another evening watching some awful, seventies tearjerker with my mother. You should go.
Jen: I'll tell you what, Dawson. Since it doesn't look like I'll be having a hot night of unbridled passion with Romeo over there [Cut to Chris talking to another girl] I'll consider it.

Dawson: Jen, hey!
Jen: Dawson, what? You're not going in?
Dawson: No, um, can I talk to you for a second?
Jen: Yeah...
Dawson: I'm worried Chris doesn't exactly have the best of intentions here.
Jen: Tell me something I don't know.
Dawson: You're aware that his goal is to sleep with you tonight?
Jen: He's a guy. He's 16 and he...seems to find me attractive, so yes, I would assume he's got some sort of agenda.
Dawson: And you're okay with that?
Jen: Just because he has some sort of master plan doesn't mean that I've got to go along with it.
Dawson: Okay!


2.08, The Reluctant Hero;

Jen: [Reads letter] $2500...Dawson, you won! You actually won.
Dawson: Yeah, I did.
Jen: Congratulations, I am so proud of you.

Jen: This could be good, Dawson. You and me together again.
Dawson: This is not a date, remember!
Jen: And I'm not interested, remember?

Jen: How's that for irony, huh? Bad girl throws up on a white picket fence. Don't be disgusted by me, Dawson. Don't deal with me. Accept me. And accept the fact that there are people in this world that don't need saving.
Dawson: Jen, you're drunk.
Jen: No, listen to me. I have tried, okay? I have tried to live my life just like you. I just don't have that sort of hope. But if everybody did people like you wouldn't be so special.
Dawson: Jen, you're special.
Jen: No I'm not. You just want me to be.
Dawson: I don't agree with that. Jen, if you weren't so special, you wouldn't be so miserable. C'mere.

Dawson: Hey there, Tiger.
Jen: Dawson Leery, you're my hero.
Dawson: No, not a hero. Just a friend.


2.09, The Election;

Dawson: Right now I feel incredibly stupid.
Jen: Is there anything I can do to help or I dunno..
Dawson: Yeah...I think I need a sponsor. I need to go out and engage in some incredibly appropriate teenage behavior.
Jen: Well, that sounds like something right up my alley. Anything you had in mind?
Dawson: Just something nonsensical..really spontaneous...the good, the bad, the ugly, you are the expert I will follow your lead.
Jen: Well, you know what? By all means, Dawson, let the rebelry begin.

Dawson: Jen you're...
Jen: Naked? And all wet. Dawson, come on in, the water's great.
[Dawson stands up behind a bush and a tree]
Jen: Dawson is that a tree branch or are you just happy to see me?

Jen: Nightmares aside have you ever dreamt about me?
Dawson: Yeah. Well, I mean, everyone I know has crept into my dreams at one point or another.
Jen: No...I mean...have you ever woken up...sweating?
Dawson: What?
Jen: Blanket in a little pup tent?
Dawson: You first. Have you dreamt about me that way?
Jen: Possibly.
[They kiss]

Jen: I'm glad that you've embraced the philosophy, you know? It's just that we're finally friends now and I don't want to mess that up.

Jen: Dawson, what are you doing here?
Dawson: Um..my parents are getting divorced. I just needed to talk to my sponsor. I'm in a bit of a quandry. All this perception and psychobabble has left me with quite a dilemma. And what do I do with this news? I knew it was over, you know? I mean all the signs pointed to it. I just...kept hoping that it wouldn't go there. But they have. So now, um, do I have a self aware adult reaction to it or should I allow myself to feel the hurt and the shock that a kid in my position would feel? You know...I-I...which should win here? My head or my heart? My emotions or my brain? What'll win out?
Jen: What always wins out Dawson? Dawson?
[He starts crying]
Jen: C'mere.
Dawson: Thanks for being here.
Jen: Thanks for letting me.


2.10, High Risk Behavior;

Jen: Hey, we're having auditions for a movie today. Come on by, alright?
Dawson: You're such a natural. You're so good at this.

Dawson: Jen, you were important to me. You know that.
Jen: Was I?
Dawson: Absolutely. More than you know.

Dawson: Maybe you should have.
Jen: Should have what?
Dawson: Been my leading lady.
Jen: You think?
Dawson: Sometimes. Too much of the time.

Jen: Dawson? Dawson, what are you doing here?
Dawson: I've been thinking about what you said about motive and intent. And love vs. hurt vs. lust vs. distraction.
Jen: And?
[He kisses her]
Dawson: Don't ask my motive.
Jen: I know better.
[They kiss more intensely]


2.11, Sex, She Wrote;

Jen: Goodnight, Dawson.
Dawson: Goodnight, Jen.
[He leans in and kisses her on the forehead]

Dawson: Let's just say you inspired me.

Jen: Well, I guess there's really nothing I can do. I mean, as much as I love the guy, he's just not there yet. I mean, I can take all the jerks in the world climbing in and out of my bedroom window, but when Dawson Leery does it, it better be for me.

2.15, That Is The Question;

Dawson: Love blooms in Capeside.
Jen: [laughs] God, I feel so silly. It's like I have this stupid Junior High crush.
Dawson: It's great. I'm very happy for you.

Season Three |

3.02, Homecoming;

Jen: Dawson? Praytell condoms? (Dawson grabs them away.) Sorry it's just in the list of things I'd expect to find in your bag, condoms fall somewhere in between nuclear plans and crack cocaine. Curiosity begs, who is the lucky girl?
Dawson: Privacy begs I ignore you.
Jen: Ever since Philly, somebody's been whistling a very different tune.
Dawson: It's the Dawson Leery for the new millenium. The guy who's not afraid to use the words "good" and "time" in close proximity.
Jen: Well, Dawson 2000, are you ready for this good time? And I don't mean in a Trojan kind of way.
Dawson: What do you mean?
Jen: Sex isn't a one way street. There are going to be some expectations where you're concerned.
Dawson: Okay... any hot tips?
Jen: I thought that you'd never ask. It's all about one word, Dawson: pace. Now, most virgins either go too slow or too fast. Which one do you think you are?
Dawson: How would I know?
Jen: Let's say that you have an ice cream sundae right in front of you and you have no spoon. Now, it's a hundred degrees out and you're starving. Now, do you lick the ice cream or do you bite right in?
Dawson: Bite right in.
Jen: Too fast. See, first you have to watch the sundae, admire the sundae, then, just before it's about to drip, you let your lips lick around the exterior, savoring every inch. You want that sundae to last a long time... but not too long, because then the sundae ends up all over the table instead of in your mouth. But Dawson, if you remember one thing, let it be this... If you don't get the whipped cream all over your face, you're not doing it right. You see what I'm saying?

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