(Xander's basement. Anya is still standing, naked. Xander is still in shock.)

ANYA: At point the matter is brought to a conclusion with both parties satisfied and able to move on with their separate lives and interests. To sum up, I think it's a workable plan.

XANDER: So, the crux of this plan is -

ANYA: Sexual intercourse. I've said it like a dozen times.

XANDER: Uh, huh. Just working through a little hysterical deafness here.

ANYA: I think it's the secret to getting you out of my mind. Putting you behind me. Behind me figuratively. I'm thinking face to face for the actual event itself.

XANDER: Ah, right. It's just we hardly know each other. I mean I like you. And you have a certain directness that I admire. But sexual interc-- What you're talking about, well--and I'm actually turning into a woman as I say this--but it's about expressing something. And accepting consequences.

ANYA: Oh, I have condoms. Some are black.

XANDER: That's... that's very considerate.

ANYA: I like you. You're funny, and you're nicely shaped. And frankly, it's ludicrous to have these interlocking bodies and not... interlock. Please remove your clothing now.

XANDER: And the amazing thing... still more romantic than Faith.

(Anya moves towards him and they kiss. The buzzer for the dryer goes off.)

ANYA: Fabric softener.

• Xander & Anya

written by: Jane Espenson; Transcribed by: Jillian Tatterton . Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/59theharshlightofday.html