Dawson's Creek (TV Series)

...Must Come to an End (2003)

Dylan Neal: Doug Witter

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• Doug Witter : [Doug walks up to Jack, who is sitting on the beach with baby Amy asleep in a carriage next to him]  Gram said you were here. Just thinking?

  Jack : Capeside's favorite pastime.

  Doug Witter : What about?

  Jack : Moving.

  Doug Witter : Moving? Where?

  Jack : I don't know. Boston. New York.

  Doug Witter : Why?

  Jack : Amy.

  Doug Witter : Jack, you can't do that.

  Jack : Yes I can. How many gay parents do you know in Capeside?

  Doug Witter : So? How many gay teachers were there, before you came back? How many gay sheriffs are there, for that matter?

  Jack : Last time I checked, none. I'm tired of being first, Doug. Half my life has been about reeducating this community, and what do I have to show for it?

  Doug Witter : You think there are prizes for inspiring people?

  Jack : I don't want to inspire people any more. All I want to do is give Amy a normal existence, and she's not going to get that here. She's gonna have the same childhood that I did, only instead of being the only gay kid, she's gonna be the only kid with a gay parent. I don't want that.

  Doug Witter : You're going to be a gay parent no matter where you are. And yeah-Amy is going to face rejection. That's what it means to be a teenager.

  Jack : I just want to be a good parent. I have to be.

  Doug Witter : Hey. Jack. Being a good parent means knowing that your child is bound to fall down. And you just have to show 'em how to get back up.

  Jack : What do you know about parenting?

  Doug Witter : Not much. Hoping to learn quickly.

  Jack : It's a sweet gesture, but no thank you.

  Doug Witter : It's not a gesture.

  Jack : Yes, it is. With everything that we've been through, I'll be damned if we're gonna get back together over your sense of... obligation, or worse, pity.

  Doug Witter : Screw pity. I love you. I love you, Jack. I love that you're the bravest person I know... and the kindest. I love that no matter what you do, your life is gonna stand out. I want to stand out with you... and your daughter.

  [sighs] 

  Doug Witter : If you'll let me.

  [They kiss, and an elderly couple walks by] 

  Jack : Uh, it's the Dudleys. Right there.

  Doug Witter : Evening, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley. I was just, uh, kissing my boyfriend.