(A massive cathedral has a new message on its sign out front: God is nowhere. Jasmine is the way. Connor walks up to the sign, looks around, then walks up to the front door and goes inside. He's stopped by 2 officers)

CONNOR: Hi.

OFFICER 1: Hi.

CONNOR: Hi.

OFFICER 2: Sorry, but, um, you're not supposed to be in here.

CONNOR: (shrugs) Really? I had no idea.

OFFICER 1: (smiling) Yeah, nobody is allowed in. Jasmine's order.

OFFICER 2: (shrugs) Well, not order per se. More like a request really. I mean, it's not like she actually gives orders. It's not in her nature. It's one of the things I love about her. (chuckles) She treats everyone with equal—

CONNOR: I need to get in here.

OFFICER 2: Ok, friend... we're not communicating. You can't, so turn around and leave now, or my partner and I are gonna have to get rough.

OFFICER 1: (to his partner) Please.

OFFICER 2: Oh, right. (to Connor) Please.

(Connor knocks them out and finds Cordy layed out on an alter)

CONNOR: Found you.

(...)

CONNOR: I wanted to see you again. I had to, to know that you're still here... with me. I'm sorry I haven't— It's started, Cordy. The new beginning. Just wish you'd wake up and see it. Just what you wanted. I mean... it is what you wanted, right? Why you came to me? You know...what this was all about? Protecting our baby—Jasmine—so she can...be, and make this world the... the kind of place you wanted. And it is better. Not harsh and cruel—the way that Angel likes it so he has a reason to fight. (angrily) 'Cause you know that's what he's about, him and the others. Finding reasons to fight. Like that's what gives their lives any meaning. The only damn thing! (punches the lectern, smashing it) I'm not like them. I just... I want to stop. Stop fighting. I just want to rest. God, I want to rest. But I can't. (teary) It's not working, Cordy. I tried. I tried to believe. I wanted it. Went along with the... the flow. Jasmine, she's...she's bringing peace to everyone, purging all of their hate and anger. But not me. Not me! I know she's a lie. Jasmine. My whole life's been built on them. I just... I guess I thought this one was better than the others.

• Angel & Connor
• Connor & Jasmine
• Cordelia & Connor

written by: David Fury; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited and formatted for this site by me. . Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/angel/season4/transcripts/87_tran.php