TEXT: [Scene: The PTA Meeting. They are discussing the Matt Caufield expulsion. Joey, Dawson and Pacey are there in the seats as this is going on. The crowd is upset over the expulsion.] Dawson: This isn't going well, is it? Pacey: Well, it depends on who you ask. Joey: Yeah. If you're an enraged parent with a misguided agenda, It's going great. Board Member: Correct me if I'm wrong, superintendent, but I don't recall the board of education passing any rules, that allows a lunatic to start handing out death sentences, just because one of our kids acted like a kid! Parent2: Yeah! Superintendent: Please, please, please. As I've mentioned, I've strongly urged Principal Green to reconsider his decision, but as much as I wish it weren't so, Principal Green has final say in all Capeside High disciplinary matters! Mr. Caufield: Dr. Fielding, Dr. Fielding, may I? Superintendent: Oh, yes, please. Please, Mr. Caufield. Mr. Caufield: Do you consider yourself a member of this community? Superintendent: Yes. Mr. Caufield: Are you going to let the personal prejudices of an outsider ruin my son's future? Joey: I can't take this anymore. I have to say something. This is ridiculous. This whole thing has been blown out of proportion. Superintendent: This is a PTA meeting, young lady, not a pep rally. Now, you'll have your seat, please. Joey: Well, isn't anyone going to defend Principal Green for everything that he's done? Mr. Caufield: Miss Potter, my son tells me that you are the one who's mural was destroyed. Joey: This has nothing to do with me, ok? Mr. Caufield: You're exactly right. What it has to do with is the scare tactics of a man whose extremism and notions of justice, are better suited for an urban war zone than our civilized community. Joey: You did not just say what I think you said. Mr. Caufield: What I'm saying is that this
SUMMARY:
Joey enlists the help of her friends to rally the school in protest after Principal Green is pressured to resign over the student he expelled. Dawson talks Gail into making a news report on the situation, which leads to her being offered another job in television which she happily turns down in favour of starting her restaurant. Pacey's feelings for Joey are becoming more and more obvious, and he turns to Jen to talk about things. In an effort to encourage Joey's creativity, Pacey rents her a public wall to paint as she chooses.