(Fade in to Buffy and Willow climbing.)

BUFFY: How you doing?

WILLOW: Super. What was I thinkin', using stairs all this time?

BUFFY: Okay. Will--

WILLOW: No, really, Buffy. It's not as scary as I thought.

BUFFY: No. It's not what I was gonna say. I just...I'm sorry. I hate that things have been so strained between all of us.

WILLOW: It's not your fault. Spike stirred up trouble.

BUFFY: Yeah, but I think trouble was stir-uppable. I think we've all sort of drifted apart this year, don't you?

WILLOW: Maybe a little. But, you know, first year of college, it's hard to keep the old high school gang together.

BUFFY: But I want it together. Will, I miss you. And Giles, and Xander. And it is my fault. I've been wrapped up in my own stuff, I've been a bad friend.

WILLOW: You're the Slayer, Buffy. Your stuff is pretty crucial.

BUFFY: I mean Riley. And...Riley, mostly.

WILLOW: Well, I haven't been Miss Available either. I--I kept secrets. I hid things from everyone.

BUFFY: That's not your fault. Will, you were going through something huge.

WILLOW: I wanted to tell you, but I was so scared.

BUFFY: You can tell me anything. I love you. You're my best friend.

(they hug)

WILLOW: Me, too. I love you too.

(They begin falling due to the weight.)

WILLOW: Oh, falling now!

(They land on the ground, but continue to hug.)

BUFFY: Let's promise to never not talk again.

WILLOW: I promise, I promise.

• Willow & Buffy
• Willow & Tara

written by: David Fury; Transcribed by Sean Johnson . Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season4/transcripts/77_tran.htm