JOYCE: Fair enough, but you don't have to keep me company all night. Go out, have fun, get, get Riley to take you to a movie or something.

BUFFY: I gave Riley the day off.

JOYCE: I don't think he thinks of you as a chore, Buffy.

BUFFY: I know that. Look, I told him to make plans with his friends because I wanted to have you all to myself, okay? Besides, I can see him any time. And I'm sure he'll come over later looking for a little...

(she suddenly stops herself, turns around to give Joyce an innocent look)

BUFFY: bible study.

JOYCE: Well, good. I mean, just as long as the two of you are spending some quality time with ... the lord.

BUFFY: We are. Absolutely.

• Buffy & her mom
• Buffy & Riley

written by: Marti Noxon; Transcribed by Joan the English Chick (pisces@englishchick.com).. Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/88intothewoods.html