The tears continued steadily, but Willow was no longer doing that gasping, crying and coughing so hard that you're going to choke thing. And that was good.

Willow visibly cringed when Buffy began the lecture, looking down at her hands. Sniffling quietly, Willow looked back up at Buffy. This time's good as any, right? "Buffy...I know," Willow said softly, her words laced with guilt.