Dawson's Creek, Season 6

Pacey:
Ok, let's...just... take a little time out, because you and I... we're not actually having this conversation.

Joey:
Oh, why? 'Cause you don't want to talk about sex with me?

Pacey:
Ha! Do you want to talk about sex with me?

Joey:
Well, no, but... I usually don't want to talk about sex with anybody.

Pacey:
Thank you for proving my point. Now, if we could move on, I think our night will be much, much more pleasant.

Joey:
After you tell me why you don't want to talk about sex with me.

Pacey:
All right, one would think this would be obvious, but fine. Perhaps it has something to do with how calm and cool and non-judgmental you are about the whole thing.

Joey:
Oh, you know what? I don't approve. Ok? There. I said it. And I refuse to sit here and pretend like this is all just fine, 'cause it's ridiculous.

Pacey:
Do you hear yourself? You can't help it! This is why we don't talk about sex. It's actually the secret to our entire friendship.

Joey:
You've lost me in your sea of pronouns.

Pacey:
Well, ok. We are friends. Right?

Joey:
Yes.

Pacey:
So what is the secret to our long-lasting and angst-free friendship? What is the one thing that keeps it going year after year after year after year?

Joey:
We suck at meeting new people.

Pacey:
Wrong. We do not, under any circumstance, talk about sex. I may be having it, you may be thinking about having it, but we don't discuss it. That way we avoid the awkwardness, and in avoiding the awkwardness, we are able to maintain our friendship. You see, it's a preventative measure. I solved the problem before it even starts.

Joey:
But, Pacey...if we're such good friends, why is there any awkwardness in the first place?

Pacey:
Because not too long ago, we were more than just good friends, now, weren't we?

Joey:
Yeah, but we're not anymore.

Pacey:
But that doesn't matter. The damage is already done.

Joey:
What, so as far as you're concerned, I slept with you, and then I took myself in and got revirginized?

Pacey:
In my mind? Yes.

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Joey:
Ok, so basically what you're saying is that the only way you and I can continue being friends is if we lie to each other about our sex lives... if we take that whole giant aspect of our lives and just... pretend like it doesn't exist?

Pacey:
Worked for you and Dawson.