defends herself by saying that whatever happens in her life will be different compared to Bessie's path to early motherhood. Joey learns from a pregnancy test that she is not pregnant, but the situation draws the sisters closer together. When Joey finally reaches Pacey on the phone, she doesn’t tell him about the pregnancy scare, while he does not tell her about his arrest. Pacey grows increasingly frustrated by the belief that he’s holding Joey back from her ambitions, and grows more insecure over his perceived "worthlessness" in their relationship. After seeing Dawson and Joey dancing happily at prom, Pacey explodes at Joey in front of all their peers, leaving her crying and embarrassed. She and Pacey end their relationship. She seeks solace in her reignited friendship with Dawson, and is disappointed that Pacey leaves for the Caribbean as a crew member on a boat. During the month after graduation, Joey starts to get over Pacey but becomes increasingly dismayed at Dawson’s impending departure for California, where he will be attending film school. On Dawson’s last night in Capeside, he and Joey both feel underwhelmed at their initial goodbye and seek each other out. After watching E.T. and reminiscing about the highs and lows of the last four years, Joey tearfully confesses her appreciation for Dawson and their friendship; somehow their bond survived everything, including her failed relationship with Pacey. She declares him incredible, compares their friendship to magic, and asks him to stay. He gently reinforces his need to get out of Capeside and start living his life, and they share a goodbye kiss. Season 5 Joey begins her first semester at Worthington University in Boston, where she meets and tolerates her new roommate Audrey Liddell (Busy Philipps). Joey and Dawson remain in touch but struggle with interpreting their complicated friendship after their goodbye kiss. Dawson eventually drops out of USC to move to Boston, which leaves Joey excited Joey about the future. Meanwhile Joey discovers Pacey's presence in Boston and greets him, wanting to try to be friends again and reintegrate him into their friendship group. Throwing everyone for a loop, Mitch is killed in a car accident. Joey attempts to support a struggling Dawson as he makes arrangements and holds things together for his family. Joey’s attempts at comforting Dawson clash with his needs, and he asks to be alone. Upon returning to her dorm room in