EPISODE

5. A Family Way

Gail drops a bomb at Dawson saying that she might be pregnant. Joey seeks advice from Jen, now that she has the feeling sexual intimacy with Pacey is approaching. Jen tells her to go to the clinic as prevention. Jack is in an awkward situation when a girl is making moves on him, and he feels pressured to tell her he's gay.

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Gail surprises the family with news of her pregnancy. Joey, feeling unsure about her physical relationship with Pacey, seeks advice from Jen and decides to visit a doctor for contraceptives. Jack faces discrimination when a player's older sister attempts to proposition him, leading to some children quitting his soccer team due to homophobic parents. Dawson struggles to accept the idea of having a younger sibling, especially when Gail considers abortion. Seeking guidance, Dawson turns to Gretchen, who left college after facing a similar situation. A confrontation arises between Joey and Bessie over contraceptives, leading Joey to realize she's not ready for intimacy, a sentiment echoed by Pacey. Meanwhile, Dawson repaints Mr. Brooks' house as an apology for damaging his boat, receiving criticism for his photography hobby until Mr. Brooks acknowledges one photo capturing empathy towards Gretchen.

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