An economics class project sets Dawson and Jen as a married couple, Pacey and Andie as husband/wife and Joey as a single parent.Jen uses this project as an obvious attempt to get closer to Dawson. Pacey gets to learn more about Andie's family circumstances and Joey finds a role model and inspiration for her future. Mitch and Gail try out their open marriage.
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An economics class project pairs Dawson and Jen as husband and wife, Pacey and Andie as a married couple and Joey as a single mother with two children. Jen tries to use the project to get closer to Dawson. Pacey gets to know more about Andie's troubled family life and Joey begins to see that she has a chance of success in the real world while doing her project solo.