JOYCE: Buffy? When were you going to tell me?

BUFFY: Alright, busted. I didn't think you'd miss them. (takes off earrings)

JOYCE: You were accepted to Northwestern University. Honey, I'm so proud of you! That's wonderful!

BUFFY: (less enthusiastic) Right! It's wonderful.

JOYCE: I mean, it's not cheap, but, uh, I know we can make it work if your father pitches in. Not that Northwestern is your only option. It's a great school, though. I am so proud of you.

BUFFY: You said that before.

JOYCE: And will again soon.

BUFFY: Mom, you know that I can't ... I-I just can't decide on a school right now. I mean I want to sleep on it, you know, mull it over. Raise them up my inner flagpole, see which one I salute.

JOYCE: I know, sweetheart. I'm just so pleased that you have so many choices. Ooh, you know what? Your aunt Arleen and her family are in Illinois. I've got to call and tell them. Oh, Buffy?

BUFFY: I know, you're proud of me.

JOYCE: Ah, don't forget to put my earrings back in my dresser before you go out. Arleen? Hi! It's Joyce. How you doing? Listen, you are never going to believe where Buffy got accepted to school!

• Buffy & her mom

written by: David Fury; . Full transcript at:
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