Gabrielle and Xena in “When In Rome ...”

Gabrielle

I don't know what is happening to me,Xena. I did something I would never do. I played judge, jury and executioner. (Holds Crassus' ring and stares at it)

Xena

You only did what I told you to.

Gabrielle

You said Crassus living or dying wasn't the point. I had a choice. I made it.

Xena

Gabrielle, I put you in a situation I had no right to.I expected you to accept my logic in it and ignore you heart.

Gabrielle

But I know you were right.

Xena

It wasn't right for you.It's not who you are. If I had to this all over again... I'd

Gabrielle

You'd still do it.

Xena

If I couldn't find another way, I would. But I wouldn't include you.

Gabrielle

Yeah, but I be hurt if you didn't.

Xena

How many more times are you gonna follow me into battle?...huh...How many more times I am going to hurt you? (Xena caresses Gabrielle) You are the most dear thing to me in all the world... Yet instead of protecting you...

Gabrielle

I am here because I want to be here.I love you, Xena.

Xena

I love you, too, Gabrielle. (Gabrielle drops the ring into the sea)