(Hospital)

WILLOW: Can she go home now?

DOCTOR: Unfortunately, no. Hospital policy dictates we keep her for the night.

WILLOW: But does she have to? I-I can take care of her at home.

TARA: It's poisoned. Why don't I tell you that? It, it has to be checked, though.

DOCTOR: She your sister?

TARA: I-i-it has to be verified, of course. Anyone can tell you that. Of course. Of course, of course.

WILLOW: (lost) She's my everything.

DOCTOR: Well, you can get her released first thing in the morning. But she's gotta spend one night in the psych ward. Just for observation. We'll keep an eye on her, do a couple basic tests, then you can take her home. Does that sound fair? (Willow nods uncertainly) Well, sit tight then, and I'll send a nurse by in a few minutes to pick up Tara. (exit)

XANDER: Man, words cannot express how much I hate this place.

GILES: It's dreadful.

ANYA: It's like communism.

BUFFY: (arriving) Hey. Will, I'm so sorry.

TARA: They kill mice.

BUFFY: Tara. (hugs her. to WILLOW:) I'm sorry it took me so long, but Dawn's safe with Spike, so I-I can stay as long as you need.

WILLOW: I'm so scared.

• Willow & Tara

written by: Rebecca Kirshner; Once again, I'm typing these up myself as transcripts are scarce.... Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/97toughlove.html