While Dawson becomes a film student in Los Angeles, and Joey starts at an Ivy League school in Boston, they both reflect on their last kiss.
Dawson spends time with Joey in Boston and wonders if he should return to California; Pacey discovers what he thinks is his true calling.
Dawson is hit with tragedy after he heads home to Capeside; Joey is stunned to discover that Pacey has been in Boston for weeks.
The death of a father has Dawson, Joey and Pacey putting past grudges behind them.
Dawson visits Joey in Boston for a weekend; Jack's boyfriend Tobey (David Monahan) makes a surprise visit.
After a night of debauchery with Jack and his fraternity brothers, Dawson accuses Joey of causing his father's death.
James Van Der Beek
Dawson Leery
Katie Holmes
Josephine "Joey" Potter
Joshua Jackson
Pacey Witter
Michelle Williams
Jennifer "Jen" Lindley
Kerr Smith
Jack McPhee