Dawson gets in a fight with his best friend AND his girlfriend. He invades Joey's privacy while also forgetting Pacey's birthday. Pacey attempts to rectify his disappointment by throwing his own birthday party. Meanwhile, Jen is going through it and befriends Abby, as that will somehow help. Dawson's mom and dad are being progressive and old school by discussing the possibility of having an open marriage. Also Andie's around throwing digs at Pacey and getting her brother, Jack, a job at Joey's restaurant. Dawson and Joey make up in the dramatic rain and Dawson mends his male friendship with Pacey.