(Coffee shop. Willow notices Parker sitting alone and decides to confront him)

PARKER: Hey. Did you want something?

WILLOW: Yes. I wanted to give you a piece of my mind. I'm tired of you men and your manness. Buffy's really hurting right now. In fact she's in need of a big mental tidy. Parker how could you do this to her?

PARKER: Oh, I don't get what you mean. What did I do?

WILLOW: She shared something very intimate with you. And you act like it's nothing more than a bag of some kind of snack food.

PARKER: Willow, I'm not sure I need to explain my actions here but if that's what you want...

WILLOW: Yes, followed by an admission of undeniable guilt. But go on.

PARKER: Some relationships center on a deep emotional tie. Or a loyal friendship. Or something. But most are just two people passing through life enriching or aggravating each other's lives briefly.

WILLOW: Go on.

PARKER: Just for one night can't two people who feel an attraction come together and create something wonderful? And then go back to their lives the next day better for it but never over analyzing it or wanting it to be more than it was? I have. She should too.

WILLOW: People like Buffy a-and me assume that intimacy means friendship and respect. People shouldn't have to ask first if you're going to be eyeing other prospects tomorrow.

PARKER: People shouldn't have to preface casual sex with "just so you know I'll never grow any older with you." It takes the fire out of it.

WILLOW: Maybe.

PARKER: Willow, I don't regret what happened. Or what we did. But I am sorry that Buffy's hurting and if I mislead her than I'm sorry for that too I didn't mean to. I'm impressed that you care so much about her. You're a good friend.

• Buffy & Parker
• Willow & Buffy

written by: Tracey Forbes; Transcribed by Lilybunny (lilybunny@hotmail.com). Full transcript at:
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