Up Close and Personal
By: Kat
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to Dawson's Creek. This is only for recreational purposes, people!
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: Thought's are beetween * *s.
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Setting: Pacey's bedroom
Characters: Pacey and Dawson
"Pacey. Why are you being so difficult?" Dawson is becoming frustrated. Pacey ignores him. "Talk to me Pacey!" Pacey continues to ignore him. Dawson throws his hands up in defeat. He storms out. Pacey smiles. *Mission accomplished.*
Setting: Joey's bedroom
Characters: Joey and Dawson
"Jo?" Dawson opens the door.
"Joey's not here right now. Leave a message at the beep." She smiles smugly.
"Please. I don't need you ignoring me too." She smiles.
"What it is Dawson?" Her tone is relaxed, unlike Pacey's.
"It's your boyfriend. He's acting like a real jerk."
"Oh really?"
"Yea. I went to talk to him and he completely ignored me!"
"Maybe because you insulted him! Dawson, you acted like he was crazy. He needs support not your stupid criticism!"
"I did not insult him!"
"No?"
"I was just trying to figure out what the big deal is. I mean why does he need a therapist anyway? It really isn't that bad is it?"
"I don't know Dawson?" Her voice is dripping with sarcasm. "He hasn't cried in oh 6 years! Nothing could possibly be wrong! Right? I mean he only made himself ill? Not a big deal at all!!" She laughs. "Sometimes Dawson, you are unbelievable."
Dawson looks embarrassed. "He just never said anything to me personally ok?"
"DAWSON!! You were the first person he told! Remember?"
"Oh."
"Finally, it sinks in."
"Well, I tried to understand."
"You obviously failed."
"Yea. So what do I do now? He won't talk to me. Maybe you could talk to him for me."
"I'll try."
"Thanks, Jo."
THE NEXT DAY
Setting: Pacey's doctor's office
Characters: Pacey, Dr. Mills, Pacey's parents
"Pacey, I'd like to ask your parents to join us now." His doctor asks neutrally.
"Let me guess. How does that make me feel?" He laughs and stops as soon as he sees Dr. Mills isn't. The doctor presses a button on a small machine.
"Yes, Dr. Mills?"
"Please send in the Witters."
"Yes, sir." His parents enter and sit on either side of Pacey.
"Mr. and Mrs. Witter, after talking to Pacey, I've come to a conclusion. The problem is not Pacey. It is the two of you." Hi parents look astonished. Pacey smirks. *Knew I wasn't crazy.* "Not only in you but also in your other son. Pacey's environment is somewhat unstable. Constant criticism and punishments are not a good idea if you want your son to grow up to be a normal, happy, healthy adult."
The doctor emphasizes the word healthy. Pacey nods. His parents stare blankly. "Often these methods of discipline lead to depression and then often to either running away from home or something more permanent like suicide." Pacey hears his mother gasps at the word suicide. Pacey knows he could never do something like that.
"Pacey tells me he would never do something like that. He said because he wouldn't give either of you the satisfaction." His parents shake their heads in disbelief. "Now when a patient of mine says something like that, I get the impression that you act as if you don't really care about him. That is the problem. All of your children are important. Including Pacey. Normally families baby and favor the youngest, but in this case that is not true. My suggestion is that all of you come to see me once every week. You can speak to my receptionist to set a date and time. I have another patient coming in shortly and I'd like to speak to Pacey once more before you leave. Alone." Pacey's parents are still in shock of having the blame being rested on them. They nod and walk out silently.
"I know this line is somewhat stereotypical, but how do you feel?"
"About what?"
"This session. We discussed a lot of important things, Pacey."
"Well, I feel a lot better actually. Now I know everything is not my fault."
"That's right. Everything is not your fault. You just need to learn to deal with pressure better than you have. Taking it out on yourself is unhealthy."
"Um, ok. Can I go now?"
"Sure. I'll see you next week." Pacey gets up and walks towards the door.
"Bye." He walks out.
Setting: Pacey's bedroom
Characters: Pacey and Joey
"So. How was the doctor Pace?"
"Nice. My parents went into shock though and haven't said a word to me since." He laughs remembering their vacant expressions.
"Pacey. Dawson asked me to apologize for him. He says he's really sorry."
"You can tell him he's forgiven. Not a problem anymore."
"Good."
"Whatcha want to do now?"
"I don't know."
"Well, I have missed you all day. So a kiss would be nice." He smirks.
"Is that a suggestion or a demand?"
"Demand."
"You got it." She leans over and kisses him softly. He slips his hand around her waist and pulls her closer. Her hand is on the back of his neck. She pulls away slowly.
"I love you, Joey."
"Love you, too."
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