(hospital. Buffy is holding a wig)

JOYCE: I don't know, Buffy. I think I'll look like I have a cat on my head.

BUFFY: But a very well-groomed cat.

JOYCE: I think maybe I'll ... stick with a scarf.

BUFFY: Come on, wigs are fun. We can get you a whole bunch of different ones. You know, you can be, like, Sixties Mom, Action Mom... (wiggles her hips, suggestively) French Maid Mom...

JOYCE: (smiles) I must be getting better, 'cause you're making fun of me.

BUFFY: Well, you know. Got a lot of time to make up for.

JOYCE: You have more important things to make up. I know you've been missing a lot of school.

BUFFY: I may have to take a few incompletes, but I will make it through the semester.

JOYCE: Well, what about slaying and your friends? I want you to have your life back.

BUFFY: Right now I'd rather be here, styling your beautiful new plastic dream hair.

• Buffy & her mom

written by: Marti Noxon; Transcribed by Joan the English Chick (pisces@englishchick.com).. Full transcript at:
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