Stardate: Unknown A much older Kes returns, and she is in a very angry state. The new, powerful Kes has reappeared to rescue herself from her past on Voyager. This leads to the crew experiencing past experiences. However, can the crew use these new past events to change this new present crisis that is being caused by the returned Kes?
In a story that replays the same day's activities from three different perspectives (as in the 1999 movie "Go"), Joey and Pacey vacillate on the ways to tell Dawson about their feelings for each other. But when the truth does come out, Dawson's reaction is the one they hoped they wouldn't get. Meanwhile, Andie, who thought she was over Pacey enough to date, accepts a date with Capeside visitor Will, but their first date is ruined when she also learns about Joey and Pacey.
President Bartlet names two Democrats to the Federal Election Commission, despite threats not to do so. However, the polls show that the public's reaction the appointments are not good. Toby agrees to meet with his ex-wife to hear her reaction to a new drug policy. Meanwhile, C.J. makes a mistake that sets the staff back and Leo agrees to be the front man for the drug law revisions.
A wealthy woman, who is a patron of the arts, is found dead in her apartment and the ensuing investigation leads to a suspect whose violence was spurred by a painting similar to the crime scene.
Armando convinces Betty to reconcile, but in the utmost secrecy and kisses her. Rom?n and his friends discover them and make fun of Betty, Armando fights them. Betty decides to change, to become a new woman.