Dawson's Creek (8)
from the TV Series created by Kevin Williamson
Joey: Dad, do you remember Melissa Barry? She always wore her hair on top of her head and a ponytail?
Mr.Potter: Yeah, she was a friend of yours.
Joey: Yeah...(pause) The day you were arrested, I was at school in the bathroom in one of the stalls and I overheard her talking about you. About how you were a drug dealer and how we lived in a crack house and she was laughing and, I remember, I was so upset. I ran home and I cried for hours and Dawson came over and he cheered me up. The next day I went to school and I walked up to her and I looked her straight in the eye ...and I smiled and I walked away like nothing ever happened.
Mr.Potter: Joey, I'm sorry.
Joey: No, that's not my point. People are always going to talk. That's tough and I'll always walk with my head held high and they can't crush me. And I know that you've been through a lot. You've made your mistakes, but...you're my dad. And I'm proud of you. The thing is...protecting your strength from the outside world is one thing...please don't pretend with me and I promise I won't pretend with you. (pauses, trying not to cry) But, um, I just wanted to say...I love you and I'm really glad that you're home.
(They hug and a tear rolls down Mr. Potter's face.)
Joey: Come on. I want to show my dad off to all of Capeside.
Mr.Potter: I think you were right before. When it comes to the outside world, I think we should take things slow.
Joey: But I don't care about the outside world. I care about you. There's a celebration going on and we have so much to celebrate. Come with me.
Mr.Potter: I'm not ready, Joey. Not yet.
(He walks off and Joey looks down at the floor)