[Tears start anew as she meets Dinah's eyes, kissing her back, then resting her hand on Dinah's shoulder when she pulls back.]

I don't want you to hurt her. Or for her to hurt you. [Faith wipes at her face with her free hand to try and clear the tears.] It's been years for me, but not for her. How many times did you call out Roman on the network? She's feeling the same way. Maybe I didn't do nearly as much hideous shit as he did... still, I don't blame her. I knew she'd do it. I knew the moment she went into that coma.

[How many times had she thought about confessing to Buffy before she remembered and chickened out? She'd lost count.]

You can fight for me. But please try to just do it with words. Please? I care about her, even if she hates me right now.