Ep 20. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)

Upon returning from in Florida to learn that his band is being asked to go out on a ten-city tour, Charlie asks Joey to come along. Realizing that her life is at Worthington, Joey seeks Audrey's advice on how to avoid going without hurting his feelings. But when Charlie decides not to jeopardize their relationship by going, Joey is uncomfortable about being his reason for up on the opportunity he's been waiting for. Meanwhile, as Dawson and Oliver prepare to meet with an agent about their film, Audrey and Pacey get word that the restaurant has been sold. And upon meeting with manager Alex Pearl, Pacey is asked to stay on to run the kitchen until a new head chef is hired, while Audrey is told that she's being let go. At their meeting in New York with Andrew Waller, Oliver's offensive comments and posturing get him and Dawson sent on their way. While Oliver is certain that their next project will get the attention he thinks they deserve, Dawson isn't so sure. So, after Oliver takes the train back to Boston alone, Dawson stakes out Waller's office in hopes of getting a chance to make amends. Meanwhile, upon learning that Audrey has been fired, Pacey promises to use his influence with Alex to get her job back. At the band's next performance, Audrey tries convincing Charlie to break up by claiming that Joey has been seeing Pacey, too. But even after Charlie sees through the ruse, Joey still says he shouldn't miss pass up the tour on account of her. Finally, after ambushing Waller as he's leaving his office, Dawson's passion persuades the agent to take him and Oliver on as clients. And after Pacey refuses to sleep with the beautiful and seductive Alex in exchange for getting her to bring Audrey back, Charlie says goodbye with an early morning serenade, leaving Joey turning to Dawson for companionship once again.