I never watched Dawsons Creek but I can believe it's an emotional show.
Another episode (of Angel actually) that had me crying like a baby was when Angel turned human and him and Buffy had 24 hours of bliss together...staying in bed and being in love and then he ended up having to turn back the day so that it never happened and only he would remember but she wouldn't.....and they're both crying and kissing and she's whispering in his ear "I'll never forget"
I have to stop reliving these moments they get me too emotional....hahahaha