As a major hurricane moves inland towards Capeside, everyone takes refuge at the Leery House.With tensions already high, the flames are fanned when Mitch learns of Gale's affair.Dawson takes his emotions out on Joey and Jen.Elsewhere Pacey tries to sabotage his brother's , Deputy Doug's moves on Tamara.

In what is said to be one of the best episodes, the gang, after committing various violations at school, gets stuck together for an 8 hour Saturday detention, where Dawson and Pacey turn against each another; and Joey offers a tearful partial explanation for her anger toward Jen.