 An economics class project pairs Dawson and Jen as husband and wife, as well as Pacey and Andie as a married couple. Jen, with a little of Abby s help, tries to take advantage of this project to get closer to Dawson, while Pacey gets to know a little more about Andie s background from Jack. While doing this project, Joey learns that as a single parent, she has a better chance of success in life, but does not see the same for Bessie who begins pressuring her to work harder at the Ice House. Also, Mitch and Gale s marriage continues to deteriorate to a point where neither one wants to be around the other.