AN-Gasp ages since I've updated. No sweat, this here is the final chapter, a long time coming. Hope not to disapoint!

I think I will though, since I'm just not into this story anymore and Ineed to end it, so I'm sorry for the crappy, rushed ending!

Dawson found his father sitting in the school cafeteria and sat down next to him.

''Hey dad.'' he said, quietly.

''Hey Dawson.'' Mitch said.

''Dad, I know that you probably hate me right now. I know you're probably so disgusted by me. But I really don't care. I his this part of me from you for years because, I was so scared about your reacton. Then, I came her and I met Jack. I'm happy Dad, for the first time in my life, I'm happy. I just need you to be happy for me." Dawson said.

''Do you know how people react to gays? How many gay bashings are done? Are you really prepared for that?'' Mitch asked.

''Yes, I have Jack, Joey, and Pacey behind me. Mom too. I can deal with this dad, I just need you.'' Dawson said.

Mitch sighed.

''I had an interesting conversation witha Jacob McPhee.'' Mitch said.

''Jack's dad?'' Dawson asked.

''Yep. He convinced that...I love you Dawson, and I want you to be happy. And if Jack makes you happy...it's good enough for me.'' Mitch said.

Dawson smiled brightly and the two men embraced.

''Thank you.'' Dawson whispered over and over.

Mitch smiled and hugged his son tighter.

''I love you son.'' Mitch whispered

''I love you too Dad.'' Dawson whispered back.

Charlie went looking for Joey. He finally found her leaving Dawson's room.

''How is he?'' he asked.

''Good. He just went looking for his dad. Hopefully, things will be good between them.'' Joey said.

Charlie hugged her tightly and she rested her head on his shoulder.

''I love you.'' she whispered softly.

Charlie's whole body froze as he looked at her.

''What?'' he asked.

''I love you Charlie.''

Charlie grinned brightly.

''You do?'' he asked.

Joey nodded and he leaned down pressing his lips against hers.

''I love you too.'' he whispered as they broke apart.

''I kinda figured that.'' Joey said.

Charlie grinned, picking her up twirlling them around. He set her down and kissed her again.

Pacey exited Dawson's room, slipping right by his cousin and Joey who were currently admiting their feelings of deep love. Good for them. He made his way to Connie's room and knocked softly on the door. Connie threw it open, wearing just a robe.

''There you are. Where have you been?'' she demanded, crossing her arms over to chest.

''Do you have any idea how sexy you look in that robe?'' Pacey asked.

Connie blushed, but stood firm. ''Answer the question.'' she said.

''Dawson needed his friends. He went to find his dad, Joey and Charlie are admitting their feelings, so it took me forever to be able to leave that room.'' Pacey explained.

He wrapped his arms around Connie and brought her closer, one had going to the rope that held the cloth together.

''Now, let me say again how sexy you look in this robe.'' he murmured, nibbling her neck softly.

''I believe you said when you got back, we'd finish this.'' Connie whispered.

''Then let us finish.'' Pacey said, lifting her up and bringing her in the room, slamming the door behind them.

10 months later

''So this is it huh?'' Connie asked softly, her arms wrapped tightly around Pacey's neck.

The school year was over and the students were getting ready to go home.

''Afraid so darling, Capeside is a-callin my name.'' he said.

Connie leaned up to kiss him again and sighed.

''I'm going to miss you, so much.'' she whispered.

''I'll miss you too, but think of it this way. Charlie's my cousin, you know he's gonna want to visit, especially now that him and Joet are together. Just hitch a ride with him." Pacey said.

''You know I will.'' Connie said.

They kissed again.

A little ways away, Charlie and Joey were having their own goodbyes.

''I love you.'' he said.

''I love you too.'' she said.

They kissed.

''So, I'm coming to visit right?'' Charlie asked.

''Of course, Bessie wants to meet the kid who stole her sister's heart. Plus you're a jock, she's amazed." Joey said.

Charlie chuckled and kissed her forehead.

''I'll probably have Connie and Jack with me." Charlie said.

''I wouldn't be surprised.'' Joey said, leaning up to kiss him again.

''Call me as soon as you get home." Charlie said.

''I will.'' Joey promised.

A little ways away from them, Dawson and Jack stood.

''So, you're gonna come visit?'' Dawson asked.

''Yea, if your parents don't mind.'' Jack said.

''They won't.'' Dawson assured him.

They stood nevously, until they heard Dawson's flight get called.

''Call me when you get there ok?'' Jack asked.

Dawson nodded and surprised his boyfriend when he leaned in for a soft kiss.

''I will.'' he whispered.

Joey, Dawson, and Pacey said their final goodbyes as they boarded the plane. Sitting in their seats, they turned towards each other.

''One hell of a year, huh?'' Pacey asked.

Joey grinned. "Can't wait for the summer."

"It's gonna be good." Dawson agreed.

The three best friends since childhood sat back and relaxed. Their year was done, their hearts filled with anticipation over the promised visit.

It was gonna be a great summer.

AN-Just wanna thank everyone who stood by this fic. Again, sorry for the ending! I'm probably not doing a sequel but who knows?