Episode #404 - Future Tense
Episode #404 - "Future Tense " The pressure is on as Capeside´s class of 2001faces the college application process and battles the "senior slump." Andie´s applications are signed, sealed, and delivered in hope for early acceptance into Harvard, while Jack looks forward to the football season. However, an accident during practice lands him in a sling making him a permanent bench warmer -- and his sister´s constant nagging about the future does not help his pain. In a twisted attempt to gain popularity, Drue throws his old friend Jen a "retroactive" birthday party. As Jen well knows, while a lot has changed a "birthday" present from Drue proves that he´s still bad news. Meanwhile, Joey´s in a crisis over the discovery that she´s ranked fourth in her class. Panicked that her hard work won´t pay off and that her goals may be out of reach, she takes consolation in a few too many drinks at Drue´s party, forcing Pacey to take charge. And, Gretchen Witter becomes the newest bartender at Leery´s fresh fish, which may give confused Dawson a good confidant.