Pace & Jo

Sugz

This episode was kind of boring. I remember wondering why Dawson was made to be the most responsible and important person in his parents decision regarding what to do with their baby. I also did find it *really* weird that Mitch and Gale would decide to terminate a pregnancy based pretty much on their age. It just didnt seem like a decision they'd make but then I remembered that Dawson had to be redeemed in season 4 so saving babies from fetal termination was probably another great way to do that.

The Joey/Pacey sex stuff was blah. I dont think the set up was all that great, I dont recall Pacey having to be "fended off" once regarding sex, didnt he not want it in the beginning of this episode? Definitely very "Joey" to stock up on birth control 6 months before any sex were to happen. And then they tickle each other at the end of the episode. Hot. But then I remember that they're just 17 and it's ok.

Definitely enjoyed the Jen/Joey interaction though.

And then Jack faces gay issues. Huuuuuuge surprise. Except not.

This was the first episode I was disappointed in in season 4.

COOLCAT200

I agree not the best season 4 ep.

Well, I liked the teaser finding out Gale is pregnant. The way Dawson and Mitch look at her is funny. I have to say I enjoyed Mr. Brooks and Dawsons interaction in this episode I think they worked great together. I can totally understand Dawsons reaction to hearing they are not gonna have the baby and I liked he could talk to Gretchen about it and she helped him understand and deal with it.Â* I l like what Dawson said to Gale about the kid being Lucky and found it to be a touching scene.Â*

I could care less about Joey/Pacey sex saga The Jack Soccer thing I also did not care much about.

TrueLovePJer

Yes definitely a boring episode

LOL Sugz! It was very 8th grade of them, but I thought it was cute cuz it's Pacey and Joey and they could seriously play yahtzee and I'd be like awwwww

Deb D

I tried to watch it again just for the purpose of this thread but *sigh* I didn't even make it to the end.
My two bobs worth:
- I didn't like Dawson's initial reaction to his parents' news or the way he handled it at first but he came through at the end
- the whole build-up to Joey being ready for sex was a little tired and that doctor she visited was a little weird alternating between fear and friendship...
- Jack and soccer. Really he's gay? Oh, that's right. Very one-dimensional portrayal of Jackers.

jopace1970

I agree with ya Deb.

I thought that was weird too.

Deb D

I'm glad I'm not the only who thought that!
It was like the writers thought "Okay let's make sure we cover all the risks associated with sex" and then tried to balance it with "but the kids'll only listen to us if get alongside them and care"
You could almost see the doctor switch approaches...

jopace1970

The writers were real subtle, weren't they?!

Deb D

Like a bull in a china shop...

pianogrl1

lol Too funny!

I liked the Jen and Joey interaction, but so much of the episode (at least the Pacey/Joey material) read like a bad after-school special to me. Also, Bessie strikes me as rather hypocritical - in "The Kiss" and "Coming Home" she doesn't seem so vigilant about Joey's virginity, but all of a sudden now it's a major point of contention. Granted, there's a vast difference between joking with your sister about something and the reality of finding birth control in her bedroom, but I'm not sure if that was made clear.

Overall, an okay episode. I liked Bodie and Joey's interaction, although only because any time Bodie gets a scene I'm happy. I also liked getting to know more about Gretchen, and watching her friendship with Dawson deepen. The Jack storyline was just boring (why, oh why, couldn't Jack have something to do on this show other than complain about being gay and oppressed?).

~AnastasiaGrey~

This episode, was so-so

i didnt like all that much. something was off.

ChristinaL80

Alexa

The episode was definitely more on the slow side but I did enjoy parts of it.

I liked to see Joey worrying about sex. I think that's natural for someone her age, especially someone that is in a relationship. I love that she's still a virgin too and that they didn't skip over that plot point like some teen shows do when a couple gets together. The doctor was totally creepy in her pitch to Joey. I understand her trying to give Joey the facts but she sort of talked to her more like a therapist than a doctor.

I thought Bessie was way too harsh on Joey, at least she was being responsible about sex. She should have sat her down and talked to her about it instead of yelling about it.

I completely understand Dawson’s fears about his parents having another kid. Their marriage issues were a definite concern! I think its understandable he would be scared. I'm glad that he encouraged his mom to have the baby in the end. A new sibling is an incredible thing.

The Dawson/Gretchen friendship in this episode was fantastic, I just love how much Gretchen is there for him and is a shoulder for him to lean on during this lonely time in his life.

Jack's storyline was a snooze and Andie really had nothing to do either, I wish they had better material. The cougar chick was just gross, like go away, he's in highschool you freak!

No Jen this episode either?

dcfriends

^ I agree with all of the above

I think there was a Jen/Joey scene in the cafeteria, lol.

Forwood4Bamon

yes. this. dcfriends, love your JVDB icon.