[Tara gave Faith a reassuring smile, gathering that she was on guard. It was funny how some late night patrolling gave her better insight into the woman she once thought of as an enemy. Now, she felt grateful for her protectiveness and slayer habits. She did feel safe with her.

And safer from herself.]

I know, Oz. [She did her best to make up for Faith by looking up at him warmly.] It's not anything against you guys. You've been really nice to me. I just... [She bit her lower lip, not wanting to share her feeling of guilt.] Sort of think of it as a vacation? It's to clear my head awhile.

And after Willow... I need to be away for a few days from our room and everything.

[A few days, a few weeks. Something like that.]