Xena: "I smell a rat. Come out, rat."
Ares: "Rat? This is the thanks I get for delivering you from the storm?"
Xena: "Right into the hands of assassins."
Ares: "Well, I knew you could take them."
Xena: "Thanks for the vote of confidence."

Xena: "According to their amulets, these warriors came from three different temples - Artemis … Poseidon …" Ares: "… and Apollo. Yeah, I know. Their priests thought by killing you and Eve they would score some big points." Xena: "Apollo … Joxer!" Ares: "But, enough about them, let's talk about … (to an empty cave) … us."

Joxer: "Ouch! Ow! What, are you mad at me or something?"
Gabrielle: "I would be if it would do any good. Joxer, you led three killers straight to Eve."
Joxer: "They were as much a surprise to me as they were to you."
Gabrielle: "That's what I'm saying. Everything is a surprise. That was fine when it was just Xena and I. But now, there's Eve to consider."
Joxer: "Oh, what? Do you think I would hurt Eve?"
Gabrielle: "I don't think so, Joxer. But you just don't realize that your actions have consequences. Like - like this wound, for instance."
Joxer: "I got it trying to help you, you know."
Gabrielle: "But I didn't need your help. If you had just stop to think about that, you would've seen. No, you go charging in there."
Joxer: "Well, fine! Maybe I won't charge in next time."
Gabrielle: "That's my point. I don't want you to."
Joxer: "Oh, good, good. Oh, great. Well, then maybe you won't mind finding your head lopped off next to your feet when you wake up in the morning."
Gabrielle: (sarcastically) "Yeah, well, I can sleep better at night when I know you're watching my back."
Xena: "Gabrielle. Joxer."
Gabrielle & Joxer: "What?!"

Xena: "Come here. Give me a look at that wound. Do you remember which one did this to you?" Joxer: "Uh … no, it all happened so fast." Xena: "Well, think. It's important." Joxer: "Why is everyone telling me to think? I think. I just don't show it."

Gabrielle: "What's wrong?"
Xena: "Those magi were warriors sent by three different priests. One of them was the priest of Apollo."
Gabrielle: "That's why they're after Eve? … What's a priest without a god?"
Xena: "It's also why I'm worried about that wound. If it was Apollo's man that cut you, then it's poisoned. Without an antidote, you'll die."
Joxer: "Is - is that bad? That's bad."
Gabrielle: "Well, okay, which sword cut you?"
Xena: "Try to see it in your mind."
Joxer: "I don't remember. I feel fine. Gods, why don't you guys leave me alone already?"
Gabrielle: "Joxer …"

Xena: "We can't take any chances. That sword had blood on it, and if it wasn't yours or mine or Eve's …"
Gabrielle: "Where do we get the antidote?"
Xena: "There's a Mandrake tree at the north end of the valley. Its resin is the only known cure. I can make a poultice which should slow the poison up long enough for you and Joxer to make it there if you ride hard. I need you to focus on Joxer. Once that poison gets hold …"
Gabrielle: "If it kicks in."
Xena: "… a red line will move from the wound to the heart."

Gabrielle: "Xena, let's just say that he's not poisoned, then I would be leaving you and Eve alone for nothing."
Xena: "Are you willing to gamble Joxer's life on that?"

Priestess of Artemis: "We failed."
Priest of Apollo: "Not possible! I sent' my best fighter."
Priest of Poseidon: "We all did."
Priestess of Artemis: "Look for yourself."
Priest of Poseidon: "The heart is diseased, proving our best have been beaten."

Priestess of Artemis: "If we expect to save our gods, we must commit all out forces to tracking down and killing Xena … and her spawn."

Gabrielle: (to Eve) "Take care of your mom."
Xena: "Of course she will."
Gabrielle: "Xena, are you sure you're going to be okay?"
Xena: "Yes. Now, you don't have any time to waste. I'll meet you two at the Mandrake tree, alright?"
Joxer: "Fine. Come on, Argo."
Gabrielle: "Bye."
Xena: "Bye … It's just you and me now, Eve."

Joxer: "Well, which way?"
Gabrielle: "Xena said to the north of the valley."
Joxer: "Which way's north?"
Gabrielle: " …"
Joxer: "Guess you didn't think that out."
Gabrielle: "Joxer, I am taking you to the Mandrake tree and that leaves Xena and Eve alone, okay? It's making me nervous."
Joxer: "Oh, well, by all means, you should go. I mean, I'll make it to that tree fine by myself. I feel fine. If you feel the need to go, you should take off, by all means …"
Gabrielle: (takes a look at his arm) "The poison's moving. Joxer …"

Xena: (while breastfeeding Eve) "Hush now my little love, please don't you cry. Lay your head down on my shoulder and sigh. Sun's gone away. Mama will pray. Sandman's looking upon you while you sleep."

*** A menacing goon starts sneaking up on our warrior mom.