That ending did come outta nowhere and if indeed does go how you thought it might seeing icon for next episode, that would then I assume effect Dawson like you say. Dad’s last words were he loved him but that he was disappointed in him. Would Dawson think he was the reason that happened to his dad, and what repercussions would this have? On his school choice to drop out, with Joey, ect. We’ll wait and see what’s in store. Next episodes gonna be tough one