KNOX: Yeah, I'd say we're looking at a retrovirus. Spread by touch. Some derivation of the phonaya strain.

FRED: Are you sure?

KNOX: Couple more tests.

FRED: Are you running them?

KNOX: I'll get someone on it.

FRED: Don't get someone on it, have someone on it. Did we build this thing? Do we have an antidote? Do—do we have an Antidote Department? Do you do anything besides pretending you're running an evil Radio Shack? (to the whole department) Y'all are tired, I know. I just want you to understand that in a few hours a virus is gonna start spreading in this city that'll kill every person in it, and when blood starts streaming out of our noses, eye sockets, and fingernails, I'll have the intense satisfaction of knowing that I'm dying with the only people in the world that actually deserve it! Now, focus, people! Work the damn problem!

(she slams into her office)

KNOX: You're the boss.

• Fred & Knox

written by: Joss Whedon; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited & formatted for this site by me.. Full transcript at:
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