WILLOW: So, that's it?

BUFFY: That's it. Assuming we survive this Ascension thing, he's gonna leave town.

WILLOW: Well, he's a fool. He's just a big, dumb, jerk person if you ask me. And he's a super-maxi-jerk for doing it right before the prom.

BUFFY: It's not his fault. He's 243 years old. He doesn't exactly get the prom.

WILLOW: But he should, if ...

BUFFY: Will, it's okay. You don't have to make him the bad guy.

WILLOW: But that's the best friend's job, vilifying and grousing.

BUFFY: Usually, yeah. But he's right. I mean, I think, maybe in the long run, that he's right.

WILLOW: Yeah, I think he is. I mean, I tried to hope for the best, but... I'm sorry. It must be horrible.

BUFFY: I think horrible is still coming. Right now, it's worse. Right now, I'm just trying to keep from dying. (her face contorts in pain)

WILLOW: Oh Buffy.

Buffy leans over into Willow's lap and starts sobbing.

BUFFY: I can't breathe, Will. I feel like I can't breathe.

• Buffy & Angel
• Willow & Buffy

written by: Marti Noxon; . Full transcript at:
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