XANDER: Now remember, we're looking for killing blows only, people. So, chest and throat if it's a vampire. Stomach, chest and face if it's a Bringer.

RONA: What if it's something else?

XANDER: Could happen. Something other-worldly. And here's a handy rule: don't go for the flashy tentacles just because they're waving 'em about trying to get attention. Go for the center? brains, heart, eyes. Everything's got eyes.

DAWN: Except the Bringers.

XANDER: Except the Bringers.

MOLLY: I don't want there to be tentacles. I'm not good with squishy.

KENNEDY: I don't care if it's Godzilla. (raises a huge sword) I want to get in this thing.

ANDREW: Godzilla's mostly Tokyo-based, so he's probably a no-show.

AMANDA: Besides, if Matthew Broderick can kill Godzilla, how tough is he?

ANDREW: (distressed, apealing) Xander...

XANDER: Matthew Broderick did not kill Godzilla. He killed a big, dumb lizard. That was not the real Godzilla.

RONA: You people are even crazier than her.

XANDER: Than who?

RONA: Buffy, man. I mean, taking us right into the bad guy's lair.

XANDER: Well, that's where, generally speaking, you'd go to find the bad guy. And I don't think you came here to fight plaque.

RONA: No, I came here for protection.

XANDER: Well, you signed on to fight with?

RONA: Look, I know, but... this plan is trouble. OK, Buffy doesn't care how many of us she puts in danger?

XANDER: Let me tell you something about Buffy. In fact, you should all listen to this.

KENNEDY: Uh, we kinda were.

XANDER: I've been through more battles with Buffy than you all can ever imagine. She's stopped everything that's ever come up against her. (Buffy and Faith walk through the front door and overhear Xander's speech) She's laid down her life?literally?to protect the people around her. This girl has died two times, and she's still standing. You're scared? That's smart. You got questions? You should. But you doubt her motives, you think Buffy's all about the kill, then you take the little bus to battle. I've seen her heart, and this time?not literally. And I'm telling you, right now, she cares more about your lives than you will ever know. You gotta trust her. She's earned it.

FAITH: Damn! I never knew you were that cool.

BUFFY: Well, you always were a little slow.

FAITH: I get that now.

BUFFY: All right, let's saddle up.

• Xander & Buffy

written by: Drew Goddard; originally transcribed by: CariCranberry. edited by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season7/transcripts/140_tran.php