1 00:00:01,565 --> 00:00:03,237 Previously on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer": 2 00:00:03,325 --> 00:00:05,555 If I'd known you were coming, I'd have baked a cake. 3 00:00:05,645 --> 00:00:07,715 - Tell me you love me. - I love you. 4 00:00:08,085 --> 00:00:10,553 - Tell me you want me. - I always want you. 5 00:00:11,485 --> 00:00:13,635 Do you even like me? 6 00:00:13,725 --> 00:00:16,364 - It's over. - I've memorised this tune, love. 7 00:00:16,445 --> 00:00:18,163 I'm using you. 8 00:00:18,245 --> 00:00:20,520 And it's killing me. 9 00:00:20,605 --> 00:00:22,243 We're getting married. 10 00:00:22,325 --> 00:00:24,441 What do you mean, Xander's missing? 11 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:27,562 When you were a vengeance demon, you crushed men like him. 12 00:00:27,645 --> 00:00:30,796 I wish we could just go back to the way things were before. 13 00:00:30,885 --> 00:00:33,160 And I wish you were never born! 14 00:00:33,245 --> 00:00:36,203 - I'm gonna make you feel it! - Stop! 15 00:00:36,565 --> 00:00:38,954 Ask me again why I could never love you. 16 00:00:41,725 --> 00:00:44,364 Tara? Oh, God. 17 00:00:44,445 --> 00:00:46,037 Somebody! 18 00:00:50,605 --> 00:00:52,038 I love you. 19 00:00:52,125 --> 00:00:55,913 - Make me what I was. - We will return... your soul. 20 00:00:56,005 --> 00:00:56,994 (screams) 21 00:00:57,085 --> 00:00:59,758 When you brought me here, I thought it was to kill me. 22 00:00:59,845 --> 00:01:03,804 - Instead, you go all Dumbledore on me. - Do you want to be punished? 23 00:01:03,885 --> 00:01:06,558 - I killed people, Giles. - I've not forgotten. 24 00:01:06,645 --> 00:01:11,435 Something's rising. Something older than the Old Ones, and everybody's tail is twitching. 25 00:01:11,525 --> 00:01:14,119 This is a bad time to be a good guy. 26 00:01:14,205 --> 00:01:18,164 It is my great pleasure and privilege to announce the official opening - 27 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:23,558 on the very ground that it first stood upon - of the brand-new Sunnydale High! 28 00:01:23,645 --> 00:01:26,603 Are you asking me to be a counsellor? 29 00:01:28,205 --> 00:01:29,558 Spike? 30 00:01:31,925 --> 00:01:33,722 What did you do? 31 00:01:34,125 --> 00:01:37,037 My home. I belong here. Always been here. 32 00:01:37,125 --> 00:01:38,922 Cheers for stopping by. 33 00:01:39,245 --> 00:01:41,236 I'll... get back to you. 34 00:01:48,965 --> 00:01:52,355 (# "Von der Tiefe" by Stillste Stund) 35 00:02:59,005 --> 00:03:03,396 (distorted voice) From beneath you... it devours. 36 00:03:03,485 --> 00:03:06,477 - Aargh! - Buffy! Buffy! Buffy! 37 00:03:10,885 --> 00:03:13,877 - I heard screaming. - That was you. 38 00:03:15,005 --> 00:03:17,599 - There was a girl. - That would be me. 39 00:03:18,525 --> 00:03:20,117 No. It was... 40 00:03:20,965 --> 00:03:24,594 Just a dream. It was just a dream, right? 41 00:03:24,685 --> 00:03:26,960 "From beneath you, it devours." 42 00:03:28,045 --> 00:03:30,639 That's what she said, and then they... 43 00:03:33,725 --> 00:03:35,716 There's more like her, Dawn. 44 00:03:36,365 --> 00:03:38,356 Out there somewhere. 45 00:03:45,485 --> 00:03:47,476 And they're gonna die. 46 00:03:55,605 --> 00:03:58,199 (rumbling) 47 00:05:15,805 --> 00:05:18,035 (squeaking) 48 00:05:18,125 --> 00:05:21,117 - (Spike) No, no, no, no, no, no. - (squeaking) 49 00:05:23,325 --> 00:05:25,043 Now is not the time. 50 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:27,719 You know it. I know it. 51 00:05:29,405 --> 00:05:31,396 Making them understand... 52 00:05:34,805 --> 00:05:37,114 is a totally different matter. 53 00:05:38,605 --> 00:05:40,596 No manners is the problem. 54 00:05:41,885 --> 00:05:43,477 Proper breeding. 55 00:05:44,765 --> 00:05:47,359 Lack of etiquette. All of it lacking. 56 00:05:50,205 --> 00:05:53,003 - All of it lost on 'em. - (rumbling) 57 00:05:57,125 --> 00:05:59,514 Not the time. Not hardly ready. 58 00:06:02,045 --> 00:06:03,922 Stop. Please don't! 59 00:06:04,285 --> 00:06:06,719 Begging now! Make it stop! 60 00:06:07,605 --> 00:06:09,004 Oh, God! 61 00:06:10,365 --> 00:06:12,356 Arghh! 62 00:06:14,605 --> 00:06:16,402 Could you die? 63 00:06:16,485 --> 00:06:21,115 Cos, speaking for everybody who are me in the car right now, we're very excited. 64 00:06:21,205 --> 00:06:24,242 - I'm glad for all of you then. - I mean, it's just so cool. 65 00:06:24,325 --> 00:06:28,398 You're coming to school with me. You'll be, like, there the whole time. 66 00:06:28,485 --> 00:06:32,239 You understand you cannot talk to me, or hang out with my friends, right? 67 00:06:32,325 --> 00:06:36,841 I doubt we'll see each other, assuming I half understand my fuzzy job description. 68 00:06:36,925 --> 00:06:39,644 It's not fuzzy. You're dealing with troubled kids? 69 00:06:39,725 --> 00:06:42,034 At a spanking-new Hellmouth High. 70 00:06:42,125 --> 00:06:47,279 Please, outside of drugs and violence and unwanted pregnancy, and... 71 00:06:47,365 --> 00:06:51,836 unleashing of hordes of Armageddon that comes out of the school every now and then, 72 00:06:51,925 --> 00:06:55,235 - what trouble could these kids have? - Guess I'll find out. 73 00:06:55,325 --> 00:06:58,920 Those kids are lucky having a slayer and a friend on campus there for 'em. 74 00:06:59,005 --> 00:07:00,996 I hope they appreciate it. 75 00:07:01,085 --> 00:07:03,201 I know I did. 76 00:07:05,005 --> 00:07:08,315 - Days gone by, huh? - (Dawn) I thought you hated Sunnydale. 77 00:07:08,405 --> 00:07:13,604 Yes, and no, with an emphasis on the yes. But, at least then I was dating. 78 00:07:13,685 --> 00:07:15,198 You could be dating now. 79 00:07:15,285 --> 00:07:20,200 - I don't know what's not clicking for me. - There's that thing with Anya. 80 00:07:20,285 --> 00:07:23,004 - The leaving her at the altar thing? - Yeah, that one. 81 00:07:23,085 --> 00:07:25,963 - It's not something you bounce back from. - Sure it is. 82 00:07:26,045 --> 00:07:29,879 She bounced back to a vengeance demon, I bounced back to a dateless nerd. 83 00:07:29,965 --> 00:07:31,842 Do you guys talk at all? 84 00:07:31,925 --> 00:07:34,314 I've seen her at the Bronze a couple of times. 85 00:07:34,405 --> 00:07:38,193 There's scorned women there, making vengeance wishes on their exes. 86 00:07:38,285 --> 00:07:40,196 It's where I go to get my scorn on. 87 00:07:41,205 --> 00:07:44,083 You need to ease up with the whole dating demons thing. 88 00:07:44,165 --> 00:07:48,681 I'm sorry, didn't you have a smooch-a-thon with Teen Vampire last Halloween? 89 00:07:48,765 --> 00:07:53,122 See, this is why I don't want you talking to my friends. 90 00:07:53,445 --> 00:07:55,401 We'll sort of feel our way around. 91 00:07:55,485 --> 00:07:59,922 Some students will be sent to you, and others will start to come in on their own. 92 00:08:00,005 --> 00:08:03,315 - What if they don't? Should I panic? - You'll be surprised. 93 00:08:03,405 --> 00:08:07,637 You're the youngest, and least stuffy member of this faculty. 94 00:08:07,725 --> 00:08:12,241 The students will wanna talk to you. And when they do, don't evaluate them. 95 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:13,758 Just listen. 96 00:08:13,845 --> 00:08:18,441 They need to feel like there's someone around here who actually understands them. 97 00:08:19,205 --> 00:08:21,196 - Can I give detention? - OK by me. 98 00:08:21,285 --> 00:08:23,116 Authority can be a wonderful thing. 99 00:08:23,205 --> 00:08:26,959 Remember while you are here to help, you're not here to be their friend. 100 00:08:27,045 --> 00:08:30,924 Trust me, you open that door, and these students will eat you alive. 101 00:08:31,445 --> 00:08:34,437 - You heard about Principal Flutie, right? - Hmm? 102 00:08:34,525 --> 00:08:36,083 Forget it. 103 00:08:36,165 --> 00:08:39,919 - (class bell) - OK, then. And, Buffy, relax. 104 00:08:40,005 --> 00:08:44,635 There's only three things kids understand: the boot, the bat, and the bastinada. 105 00:08:46,805 --> 00:08:52,596 It's the... it's a bad joke. It's the bastinada. No one ever knows what that thing is. 106 00:08:53,285 --> 00:08:58,279 Wooden rod used to slap the soles of the feet in Turkish prisons, and is a great billy club. 107 00:08:59,245 --> 00:09:01,440 I think you're gonna fit in just fine. 108 00:09:02,965 --> 00:09:04,956 Is there something else? 109 00:09:05,725 --> 00:09:07,716 Yeah. Just one more thing. 110 00:09:08,405 --> 00:09:13,195 I was just curious, you know, not that I'm not grateful or anything, but, 111 00:09:13,285 --> 00:09:16,357 - I guess I was wondering why I... - Have this job? 112 00:09:17,125 --> 00:09:20,003 - I still haven't finished college. - I know. 113 00:09:20,085 --> 00:09:21,962 Was it my sparkling personality? 114 00:09:22,045 --> 00:09:25,117 Or maybe you enjoyed my work at the Double Meat Palace? 115 00:09:25,205 --> 00:09:27,196 I'm a vegetarian. 116 00:09:27,285 --> 00:09:30,038 These students need someone who understands them. 117 00:09:30,125 --> 00:09:32,685 I need someone who understands these students. 118 00:09:32,765 --> 00:09:36,917 Why? Is there something about you that I don't know that maybe I should? 119 00:09:37,005 --> 00:09:38,597 Nothing I can think of. 120 00:09:40,965 --> 00:09:44,560 Oh, if you'll excuse me. First catch of the day. 121 00:09:45,285 --> 00:09:47,674 - I'll be in my office if you need me. - Thanks. 122 00:09:47,765 --> 00:09:51,519 I'm just gonna have a look around. Get to know the place. 123 00:09:52,285 --> 00:09:55,994 Make sure it's all... school-like. 124 00:10:10,405 --> 00:10:12,123 Spike? 125 00:10:12,205 --> 00:10:14,196 (squeaking) 126 00:10:20,965 --> 00:10:22,956 (door shuts) 127 00:10:23,805 --> 00:10:25,397 Spike? 128 00:10:38,725 --> 00:10:41,523 - The taxi's here. - I know. 129 00:10:43,405 --> 00:10:49,196 Keeping with a quaint old British tradition, you would now be expected to get into it. 130 00:10:49,285 --> 00:10:51,276 I don't know if I can. 131 00:10:52,165 --> 00:10:54,156 Giles, I'm not done here. 132 00:10:58,125 --> 00:11:00,116 That's your fear talking. 133 00:11:00,205 --> 00:11:04,278 Yes, and my fear's a big, obnoxious blabbermouth. 134 00:11:04,365 --> 00:11:07,755 - You keep telling me to trust my instincts. - True. 135 00:11:07,845 --> 00:11:10,040 So, shouldn't we be listening? 136 00:11:11,325 --> 00:11:14,715 I don't wanna go back home just so I can screw up again. 137 00:11:15,405 --> 00:11:19,796 Why don't I stay? Not forever. Just long enough to... 138 00:11:20,565 --> 00:11:24,035 - make my fear shut up a little, maybe? - (taxi honks) 139 00:11:24,965 --> 00:11:26,956 It's possible, but... 140 00:11:30,005 --> 00:11:33,714 Try to be very specific. What exactly are you afraid of? 141 00:11:34,405 --> 00:11:39,115 Well, for starters, how about the Hellmouth's getting all rumbly again. 142 00:11:39,405 --> 00:11:42,442 And now I know it's got teeth. And are those literal teeth? 143 00:11:42,525 --> 00:11:46,313 Cos I don't know if I can handle it. And what if I can handle it? 144 00:11:46,405 --> 00:11:51,320 Does that mean I have to be a bigger, badder badass than the source of all badness? 145 00:11:51,405 --> 00:11:57,435 And what if I give up all this control stuff and I go all veiny and homicidal again? 146 00:11:57,525 --> 00:12:00,164 - And what if... - They won't take you back? 147 00:12:00,245 --> 00:12:01,678 Uh-huh. 148 00:12:05,005 --> 00:12:09,078 Willow, we could spend another two years here training and practising 149 00:12:09,165 --> 00:12:12,521 and honing your powers and still there'd be no way of knowing 150 00:12:12,605 --> 00:12:15,836 that the friends you left behind you are still your friends. 151 00:12:16,285 --> 00:12:21,564 - Sure. If you put it that way, duh. - I'd love to offer you some guarantee 152 00:12:21,645 --> 00:12:25,433 that you'd be welcomed back to Sunnydale with open arms, but I can't. 153 00:12:25,525 --> 00:12:28,801 You may not be wanted, but you will be needed. 154 00:12:28,885 --> 00:12:31,479 - That all you got? - For the moment, yes. 155 00:12:32,645 --> 00:12:35,443 OK. I guess I'd better... 156 00:12:38,965 --> 00:12:41,957 Trust yourself, and the others might follow. 157 00:12:52,565 --> 00:12:54,556 (growling) 158 00:12:54,885 --> 00:12:58,878 Rocky, come on. Do your business so I can go home. 159 00:12:58,965 --> 00:13:00,956 (growling) 160 00:13:03,325 --> 00:13:06,123 I could've gotten a cat, but no. 161 00:13:10,205 --> 00:13:12,196 - (ground crumbles) - (yelping) 162 00:13:16,445 --> 00:13:18,481 Aargh! 163 00:13:22,085 --> 00:13:24,076 (screeching) 164 00:13:28,285 --> 00:13:30,276 Er... hello. 165 00:13:30,965 --> 00:13:35,402 And whatever it was, it was big and strong. Stronger than... 166 00:13:35,805 --> 00:13:38,603 I mean, I don't know how it's possible. 167 00:13:38,685 --> 00:13:43,042 You hear things living here in Sunnydale, but nobody actually believes them. 168 00:13:43,125 --> 00:13:45,593 You know, you'd have to be crazy, and... 169 00:13:46,205 --> 00:13:49,356 - You guys think that I'm crazy, don't you? - I don't. 170 00:13:49,445 --> 00:13:53,199 - We've seen things, too, Nancy. - We're gonna take care of this. 171 00:13:53,285 --> 00:13:57,358 It's your lucky night. Considering your dog just got all ate up and stuff. 172 00:13:57,445 --> 00:14:02,121 - Hey, can I freshen up your tea? - No, that's OK. Thanks. 173 00:14:02,565 --> 00:14:07,116 So, this thing came up out of the ground without any warnings or signs or anything? 174 00:14:07,205 --> 00:14:10,720 Just this kind of rumbling, like just before an earthquake. 175 00:14:10,805 --> 00:14:14,241 - From beneath you, it devours. - What? 176 00:14:15,845 --> 00:14:18,200 - Nothing. - Nothing good. 177 00:14:18,285 --> 00:14:21,595 - Sounding monster-ific. - Shall we round up the gang? 178 00:14:21,685 --> 00:14:24,916 Good thinking, except... this is the gang. 179 00:14:25,005 --> 00:14:29,123 Look, Nancy, I promise you, if your dog is alive, we're gonna find him. 180 00:14:29,205 --> 00:14:32,720 - The only thing I need is a little... - (Spike) What you need is help. 181 00:14:32,805 --> 00:14:36,081 Fortunately, you've got me. 182 00:14:46,405 --> 00:14:49,203 - Buffy. - Spike. 183 00:14:51,605 --> 00:14:53,880 - Who's that? - He's... 184 00:14:54,485 --> 00:14:56,635 - It's Buffy's... - Ex. 185 00:14:56,725 --> 00:15:00,240 And I'm thinking it's a little more complicated than just that. 186 00:15:00,325 --> 00:15:02,475 - (Xander) Always is. - You've changed. 187 00:15:02,565 --> 00:15:03,759 I have. 188 00:15:03,845 --> 00:15:08,202 New clothing. Better hair. Not so much with the crazy. I like it. 189 00:15:08,285 --> 00:15:10,276 - Now what do you want? - Easy. 190 00:15:11,045 --> 00:15:15,323 If you think I like being surrounded by people who don't particularly like me, 191 00:15:15,405 --> 00:15:16,554 you'd be wrong. 192 00:15:16,645 --> 00:15:20,035 If you're uncomfortable, we can make you leave. 193 00:15:20,125 --> 00:15:24,243 I'll be quick. We need to talk. You want to do that here, or privately? 194 00:15:24,325 --> 00:15:27,715 I'm thinking here, with good friends and pointy weapons. 195 00:15:27,805 --> 00:15:30,000 - You said something about quick? - I did. 196 00:15:31,125 --> 00:15:35,835 Before I start, and for the record, the last you saw me, I was a mess. 197 00:15:35,925 --> 00:15:37,916 Out of my head. Admitted. 198 00:15:39,245 --> 00:15:41,884 Last week, living in the school basement... 199 00:15:42,885 --> 00:15:44,477 Well, you saw me. 200 00:15:47,965 --> 00:15:49,364 You did? 201 00:15:49,885 --> 00:15:53,195 - Just a second. Yes, I saw Spike. I didn't... - What? 202 00:15:53,285 --> 00:15:56,914 - You forgot to mention it? - Things were insane in the basement. 203 00:15:57,005 --> 00:16:00,520 - I saved your life. We can discuss this later. - Sure. 204 00:16:00,605 --> 00:16:05,042 - (Xander) Whatever you want. - Right. That's the only time you let us in. 205 00:16:05,125 --> 00:16:07,559 - Whenever you want. - In fairness to Buffy... 206 00:16:07,645 --> 00:16:11,957 - Shut up, Spike! - OK, guys. Give us a second. 207 00:16:20,965 --> 00:16:24,401 - Do not start by saying you're sorry. - I didn't come here to atone. 208 00:16:24,485 --> 00:16:26,476 - What do you want? - To help you. 209 00:16:26,565 --> 00:16:29,318 - Help me what? - I was hoping you'd tell me. 210 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:34,001 You're the Slayer. Connected to the visions. Long line of worthies, right? 211 00:16:34,085 --> 00:16:37,361 I'm a guy with his ear to the ground, but even I can feel it. 212 00:16:37,445 --> 00:16:41,358 Something's coming. I don't know what exactly, but something's brewing. 213 00:16:41,445 --> 00:16:47,122 And it's so big, ugly and damned, it makes you and me look like little bitty puzzle pieces. 214 00:16:47,205 --> 00:16:50,402 And if I'm wrong, say so. Lovely. No hard feelings. 215 00:16:50,485 --> 00:16:54,398 I'll go out that door and you can lock it behind me with any spell you like. 216 00:16:54,485 --> 00:17:00,082 - So, am I wrong? - Everything about you is wrong, Spike. 217 00:17:02,925 --> 00:17:04,916 But something is coming. 218 00:17:07,605 --> 00:17:09,402 You're gonna need some help. 219 00:17:09,485 --> 00:17:11,919 - When did you become people's champion? - I didn't. 220 00:17:12,005 --> 00:17:16,237 I'm just a guy who can lend a hand, if you'll let me. 221 00:17:16,325 --> 00:17:18,361 Ball's in your court, Slayer. 222 00:17:21,245 --> 00:17:25,523 We're gonna split. Two pairs. This creature is burrowing through solid ground. 223 00:17:25,605 --> 00:17:29,359 A strength and power we don't usually deal with, but we may have to get used to, 224 00:17:29,445 --> 00:17:33,961 - now the Hellmouth is getting all perky. - Shouldn't we call the police? 225 00:17:34,045 --> 00:17:37,560 - And tell them...? - I'll stop interrupting. 226 00:17:38,285 --> 00:17:41,880 Take Nancy home. Drive, don't walk, and don't stop till you get there. 227 00:17:41,965 --> 00:17:45,241 - Understood. - Is your girlfriend always this commanding? 228 00:17:45,805 --> 00:17:47,204 Who? 229 00:17:48,005 --> 00:17:49,324 Buffy? 230 00:17:49,925 --> 00:17:51,722 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. See... 231 00:17:51,805 --> 00:17:57,323 I mean, she's a girl, and she's a friend, but she's not my girlfriend. 232 00:17:57,405 --> 00:17:58,804 Xander. 233 00:17:59,325 --> 00:18:01,680 A little drool. 234 00:18:02,805 --> 00:18:04,875 Spike and I will check out the scene. 235 00:18:05,005 --> 00:18:08,395 OK, in the biggest way, I am not loving this plan. 236 00:18:09,045 --> 00:18:10,763 I'm not loving Spike. 237 00:18:11,525 --> 00:18:15,916 - (whispering) He tried to rape you. - And he failed. I know I can take him. 238 00:18:16,005 --> 00:18:18,758 Xander, take Nancy home. Spike and I will patrol. 239 00:18:20,125 --> 00:18:23,640 I'm Command Central, so everybody check in with me. 240 00:18:23,725 --> 00:18:27,434 OK, I'll be here doing my homework, but the other one sounded cooler. 241 00:18:27,805 --> 00:18:29,796 Be safe. Let's go. 242 00:18:31,405 --> 00:18:33,396 Righty-o, then. 243 00:18:34,485 --> 00:18:35,884 Spike. 244 00:18:38,485 --> 00:18:40,476 You sleep, right? 245 00:18:40,565 --> 00:18:43,125 You. Vampires. You sleep? 246 00:18:43,205 --> 00:18:45,400 Yeah. What's your point, niblet? 247 00:18:45,485 --> 00:18:50,115 I can't take you in a fight or anything, even with a chip in your head. 248 00:18:50,205 --> 00:18:51,877 But you do sleep. 249 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:53,956 If you hurt my sister at all. 250 00:18:54,405 --> 00:18:58,000 Touch her. You're gonna wake up on fire. 251 00:19:03,725 --> 00:19:07,559 - (Spike) You're awfully quiet. - (Buffy) Wouldn't know what to say. 252 00:19:07,645 --> 00:19:11,433 Fine with me. I was more half-expecting to get an earful anyway. 253 00:19:11,525 --> 00:19:14,915 And when exactly did your sister get unbelievably scary? 254 00:19:15,605 --> 00:19:18,039 - What are you doing? - What? 255 00:19:18,125 --> 00:19:21,720 I told you once, straight up, I'm here to help, and that's all. 256 00:19:22,285 --> 00:19:25,277 - Think this here's our spot? - How'd you guess? 257 00:19:26,165 --> 00:19:31,319 - I don't fancy sticking my head in that. - If something bites it off, that'd be a clue. 258 00:19:42,125 --> 00:19:45,515 - So what happened to you? - When you saw me, 259 00:19:45,605 --> 00:19:49,598 those ghostly types in the school basement, they were in my head. 260 00:19:49,685 --> 00:19:52,279 Made me flat-out, bug-shagging crazy. 261 00:19:53,125 --> 00:19:56,720 And I'm not bragging about it, but they were stronger than I was. 262 00:19:56,805 --> 00:19:59,797 Made me see things, do things. 263 00:20:02,045 --> 00:20:07,244 - Why did you not tell anyone you saw me? - I don't know. I guess... 264 00:20:08,565 --> 00:20:12,399 - I was partly hoping you were a mirage. - Sorry to disappoint. 265 00:20:13,605 --> 00:20:16,403 - Not your fault. - Hold the torch, would you? 266 00:20:27,645 --> 00:20:29,636 Look, this... 267 00:20:29,725 --> 00:20:33,843 Us working together is not a way to get back together, if that's what you want. 268 00:20:33,925 --> 00:20:35,722 It's not. 269 00:20:37,125 --> 00:20:41,198 - Look, I can't blame you for being all skittish. - Skittish? 270 00:20:41,285 --> 00:20:43,480 That's not a word I would use for it. 271 00:20:44,405 --> 00:20:45,997 You tried to rape me. 272 00:20:47,445 --> 00:20:51,404 - I don't have the words. - Neither do I. 273 00:20:52,445 --> 00:20:55,437 I can't say sorry. Can't use forgive me. 274 00:20:57,045 --> 00:21:00,560 All I can say is, Buffy, I've changed. 275 00:21:01,045 --> 00:21:04,242 - I believe you. - Well, that's something. 276 00:21:04,325 --> 00:21:07,044 I just don't know what you've changed into. 277 00:21:08,045 --> 00:21:11,958 You come back to town, you make with the big surprises. Twice. 278 00:21:12,045 --> 00:21:16,197 I don't know what your game is, but I know you're not telling me something. 279 00:21:16,285 --> 00:21:18,879 You're right. There is. 280 00:21:21,205 --> 00:21:24,993 But we're not best friends any more, so too bad for me. I'm not sharing. 281 00:21:25,805 --> 00:21:29,036 We've been through things. The end of the world and back. 282 00:21:29,125 --> 00:21:33,118 I can be useful cos, honestly, I've got nothing better to do. 283 00:21:33,205 --> 00:21:35,036 Make use of me if you want. 284 00:21:36,885 --> 00:21:42,437 And there's nothing here. Just a bit of slime. Mounds of displaced dirt and such. 285 00:21:42,525 --> 00:21:44,914 Whatever our beastie is, he's gone. 286 00:22:03,125 --> 00:22:06,117 I still can't believe that all this is happening. 287 00:22:06,205 --> 00:22:10,562 Even with this town's reputation for, you know, unexplained weirdness. 288 00:22:10,645 --> 00:22:14,194 Right. Sunnydale: come for the food, stay for the dismemberment. 289 00:22:14,605 --> 00:22:16,914 There's good food? 290 00:22:17,925 --> 00:22:21,156 Well, thanks. (clears throat) 291 00:22:22,205 --> 00:22:25,515 That's a couple levels of lameness right there, me saying, 292 00:22:25,605 --> 00:22:28,517 "thanks" after everything you've done for me tonight. 293 00:22:28,605 --> 00:22:31,881 You could slip me a twenty, but then I'd have to act offended. 294 00:22:31,965 --> 00:22:34,115 Got it. So... 295 00:22:35,365 --> 00:22:39,074 D'you think I might, instead, give you a call sometime? 296 00:22:39,165 --> 00:22:41,679 - To check in? - No, actually, I'm hitting on you. 297 00:22:41,765 --> 00:22:43,756 Even better. I'm very listed. 298 00:22:43,845 --> 00:22:48,282 And I'm really pushy, so that works out well, then. 299 00:22:51,005 --> 00:22:53,200 - Good night. - Um... 300 00:22:55,645 --> 00:22:58,637 - (rumbling) - Nancy... 301 00:23:01,445 --> 00:23:03,242 I just got a swell idea. 302 00:23:04,405 --> 00:23:06,600 - Run! - Aargh! 303 00:23:14,965 --> 00:23:17,195 - (screeching) - Aargh! 304 00:23:24,605 --> 00:23:26,800 - Are you OK? - I just... 305 00:23:27,765 --> 00:23:30,325 Dumb question. Are you injured? Are you hurt? 306 00:23:31,485 --> 00:23:33,840 I don't think so. I just... 307 00:23:33,925 --> 00:23:36,519 I don't think that I can take any more of this. 308 00:23:38,805 --> 00:23:43,720 Two attacks in the same night. I'm starting to think it's not coincidence. 309 00:23:43,805 --> 00:23:46,603 Oh, sure. Why not? A monster trying to kill me. 310 00:23:46,685 --> 00:23:50,724 It's just the thing that was missing to make my life absolutely perfect. 311 00:23:50,805 --> 00:23:53,603 Urgh! Ronnie would love this. Boy! 312 00:23:54,005 --> 00:23:55,404 Right. 313 00:23:57,405 --> 00:23:59,794 - Who's Ronnie? - Oh. 314 00:24:00,805 --> 00:24:05,720 Only my psycho ex-boyfriend that I've been trying to get rid of for the past few weeks. 315 00:24:05,805 --> 00:24:10,674 I almost prefer the monster. Ronnie was... trouble. 316 00:24:10,765 --> 00:24:13,199 Uh-huh. And I'm just curious... 317 00:24:13,285 --> 00:24:17,642 Was this Ronnie guy a borrowing-money kind of trouble 318 00:24:17,725 --> 00:24:22,196 or was he a raising-demon trouble kind of guy? 319 00:24:24,125 --> 00:24:26,116 Ronnie? He couldn't... 320 00:24:27,445 --> 00:24:29,436 He just... 321 00:24:30,045 --> 00:24:33,401 "He was an abusive bastard" is the catchy headline. 322 00:24:33,485 --> 00:24:35,874 And he'd just show up, even after... 323 00:24:38,205 --> 00:24:43,802 You know the feeling you get when your ex constantly ruins your life, and doesn't stop? 324 00:24:45,005 --> 00:24:46,518 Yes. 325 00:24:46,605 --> 00:24:51,998 And you get so tired of feeling helpless that all you can do is wish that it would stop? 326 00:24:53,845 --> 00:24:55,324 Wish? 327 00:24:55,805 --> 00:24:59,798 And it's not the fact that he cheated, it's the way he cheated, you know? 328 00:24:59,885 --> 00:25:03,036 I mean, we could have talked. I could have handled it. 329 00:25:03,125 --> 00:25:05,434 Uh-huh. Uh-huh, I get it. Go on. 330 00:25:05,525 --> 00:25:09,313 You know what he is? He's spineless. Yeah, that's it. 331 00:25:09,405 --> 00:25:12,715 He's like this spineless little pig. 332 00:25:12,805 --> 00:25:16,081 - And you know what I wish? - God, do I want to. 333 00:25:22,805 --> 00:25:24,397 You were saying? 334 00:25:25,485 --> 00:25:27,874 - I want more quesadillas. - Before that. 335 00:25:27,965 --> 00:25:29,956 - A Margarita. - After that. 336 00:25:30,045 --> 00:25:34,641 Oh, yeah. God, my boyfriend's spineless. He should just... 337 00:25:36,045 --> 00:25:40,482 - He should just be spineless for real. - No spine. Got it. I can do that. 338 00:25:40,845 --> 00:25:42,437 What do you mean? 339 00:25:42,525 --> 00:25:47,121 See, honey, what I'm driving us towards here is: sometimes, don't you just wish that... 340 00:25:47,205 --> 00:25:48,354 Oh, penis! 341 00:25:50,045 --> 00:25:51,763 Is this the one you talked to? 342 00:25:52,205 --> 00:25:54,799 I tell you what - why don't we put a pin in it? 343 00:25:54,885 --> 00:25:59,083 Why don't you get yourself a drink, and we'll pick it up in a few, OK? 344 00:26:02,405 --> 00:26:05,317 - You guys, I am working here. - We noticed. 345 00:26:05,925 --> 00:26:07,517 That's why we're here. 346 00:26:07,605 --> 00:26:11,837 Right. Did you turn this nice lady's ex into a giant worm monster? 347 00:26:14,205 --> 00:26:16,002 - Yes. - No way! 348 00:26:16,085 --> 00:26:19,316 - Are you saying that thing was Ronnie? - You wish it, I dish it. 349 00:26:19,405 --> 00:26:22,954 I thought we were clear. I didn't think you'd go all narc on me. 350 00:26:23,045 --> 00:26:26,117 - You wished your ex was a worm? - We were just talking. 351 00:26:27,245 --> 00:26:29,713 Anya has a way of making things happen. 352 00:26:30,205 --> 00:26:32,765 I had a quota. He had it coming. What's the big? 353 00:26:32,845 --> 00:26:34,358 I think I'm gonna be sick. 354 00:26:34,445 --> 00:26:39,394 Anya, that thing you created burst through solid pavement and ate her dog. 355 00:26:39,485 --> 00:26:42,795 - Oh, puppy! - Wait, that gets your sad noise? 356 00:26:42,885 --> 00:26:47,037 People's lives are in danger, and you give it up for the Yorkie? 357 00:26:47,125 --> 00:26:50,322 - You never understood me. - Xander, who is this woman? 358 00:26:50,405 --> 00:26:52,202 Anya? She's... 359 00:26:53,325 --> 00:26:55,964 Anya. My ex. 360 00:26:56,405 --> 00:26:59,715 - Oh. - Hey, nobody's bragging here. 361 00:27:00,205 --> 00:27:01,433 Ah, ah, ah, ah... 362 00:27:01,885 --> 00:27:05,195 Hey! Hands off the merchandise, Spike. 363 00:27:05,805 --> 00:27:07,602 You don't get to go there again. 364 00:27:07,685 --> 00:27:10,961 Please! I've already forgotten about our time together. 365 00:27:11,045 --> 00:27:13,764 - I thought you were Xander's ex-girlfriend. - I am. 366 00:27:14,285 --> 00:27:16,162 - But you and Spike... - Had a thing. 367 00:27:16,245 --> 00:27:18,315 - Didn't last. - Weren't you, Buffy... 368 00:27:18,405 --> 00:27:20,043 - Briefly. - Never serious. 369 00:27:20,485 --> 00:27:23,557 Is there anyone here that hasn't slept together? 370 00:27:23,645 --> 00:27:27,718 At least we're all bipeds, which is more than I can say for Ronnie, the worm boy. 371 00:27:27,805 --> 00:27:29,841 Guys, can we focus here for a second? 372 00:27:29,925 --> 00:27:33,520 Anya, this is Ronnie, OK? He wasn't a worm. Worms are like this big. 373 00:27:33,605 --> 00:27:36,961 - This thing was like... - Sluggoth demon. Am I right? 374 00:27:38,605 --> 00:27:41,597 - Maybe. - Wait, I didn't wish for that. I mean... 375 00:27:41,685 --> 00:27:44,483 I don't know what this whatchamacallit demon thing is. 376 00:27:44,565 --> 00:27:49,798 Sluggoth demon. It's a large, nasty, natural predator who died around the Crusades. 377 00:27:49,885 --> 00:27:52,797 Same phylum. It's not cheating. I just embellished. 378 00:27:52,885 --> 00:27:54,876 Well, you can unembellish now. 379 00:27:56,165 --> 00:27:59,237 Bite me, Harris. I have rules to work with. 380 00:28:01,725 --> 00:28:04,956 Vengeance demon codes of conducts that you'll never understand cos you're all so... 381 00:28:06,205 --> 00:28:08,799 - human. - (Spike) I'm not. 382 00:28:10,125 --> 00:28:13,197 I'm a demon, just like yourself, Anya. 383 00:28:13,285 --> 00:28:18,439 Now, you're gonna turn the spell around like a good little vengeance demon or I... what? 384 00:28:19,885 --> 00:28:22,080 - Oh, my God! - What are you staring at? 385 00:28:23,325 --> 00:28:26,203 - Oh, my God! - Right. Let's go. 386 00:28:26,285 --> 00:28:28,753 - How did you do it? - What is she talking about? 387 00:28:28,845 --> 00:28:31,917 - I can see you. - Nothing. Got some worm hunting to do. 388 00:28:32,005 --> 00:28:33,643 - How did you do it? - Shut up! 389 00:28:33,725 --> 00:28:35,204 - You... - Shut your mouth! 390 00:28:35,285 --> 00:28:37,845 - How did you get it? - I said you shut up! 391 00:28:53,725 --> 00:28:56,239 I am so gonna kick your ass. 392 00:28:57,005 --> 00:29:00,441 - Right, bitch. Round and round... - You haven't changed, Spike. 393 00:29:06,805 --> 00:29:09,399 Working out some personal issues, are we? 394 00:29:12,965 --> 00:29:16,844 Hey, I guess this would be first contact since, you know when. 395 00:29:16,925 --> 00:29:19,393 Ooh, up for another round on the balcony, then? 396 00:29:25,805 --> 00:29:30,799 Right you are, love. I haven't changed. Not a lick. 397 00:29:30,885 --> 00:29:35,879 And watching your face trying to figure me out was absolutely delicious. 398 00:29:37,045 --> 00:29:39,036 - (Xander) Buffy! - Not now Xander. 399 00:29:39,125 --> 00:29:42,242 Nancy. She's gone. And out there all alone, she's worm bait. 400 00:29:44,725 --> 00:29:48,400 I'll go find her. You stay with Anya. Get her to reverse that spell. 401 00:29:48,485 --> 00:29:52,683 Hey, is that it? A little touchy-feely, and you're off to the bat poles? 402 00:29:55,285 --> 00:29:59,517 Freaks! Why do I surround myself with freaks? 403 00:29:59,605 --> 00:30:01,596 (rumbling) 404 00:30:04,285 --> 00:30:05,877 Oh, God. 405 00:30:06,965 --> 00:30:08,557 Oh, God. 406 00:30:23,045 --> 00:30:25,240 Help! Somebody help me! 407 00:30:25,325 --> 00:30:27,964 (rumbling) 408 00:30:40,685 --> 00:30:42,676 (rumbling stops) 409 00:30:51,365 --> 00:30:53,925 Aargh! Help me! 410 00:30:55,885 --> 00:30:57,876 Help me! 411 00:31:04,405 --> 00:31:07,203 - What do you want me to do? - Reverse the spell. 412 00:31:07,285 --> 00:31:09,276 - It's not that easy. - You can do it. 413 00:31:09,365 --> 00:31:14,041 Yeah, sure, the spell part. What about me? I'm in enough trouble as it is. 414 00:31:14,125 --> 00:31:18,482 Halfrek's all over my case. D'Hoffryn is not pleased with my work. 415 00:31:18,565 --> 00:31:22,922 - You don't want to see him angry. Trust me. - Nice friends you got. 416 00:31:23,005 --> 00:31:26,600 Nice friends I had. Chums, co-workers, bridesmaids. 417 00:31:26,685 --> 00:31:31,315 I had the whole package until something fell apart. What could that be? 418 00:31:31,405 --> 00:31:33,361 Are you saying this was my fault? 419 00:31:33,445 --> 00:31:37,484 All I'm saying is none of this happened until you dumped me at the altar. 420 00:31:37,565 --> 00:31:41,797 And sooner or later, Anya, that excuse just stops working. 421 00:31:46,645 --> 00:31:48,761 Aargh! 422 00:32:07,045 --> 00:32:11,243 You've had your turn, love. Leave the real violence to the demons, yeah? 423 00:32:12,125 --> 00:32:14,593 That's right. Big bad's back. 424 00:32:14,685 --> 00:32:17,802 And looking for a little death! 425 00:32:20,125 --> 00:32:22,002 - Aargh! - Aargh! 426 00:32:30,005 --> 00:32:32,041 (Ronnie) Ow! 427 00:32:33,965 --> 00:32:35,557 I'm sorry. 428 00:32:41,125 --> 00:32:43,559 Right. Wrong. 429 00:32:43,645 --> 00:32:46,113 Wrong manoeuvre. Not hardly helpful. 430 00:32:46,205 --> 00:32:48,196 God, please help me. 431 00:32:49,245 --> 00:32:50,394 Help me! 432 00:32:50,485 --> 00:32:53,955 You're not the one who needs help. He's going into shock. 433 00:32:54,045 --> 00:32:56,639 No. No. Too much, too much, too much, too much... 434 00:32:56,725 --> 00:32:59,193 I need an ambulance. Someone's been stabbed. 435 00:32:59,285 --> 00:33:03,881 Oh, God, corner of Third and Fairview. OK, help is coming. Try not to move. 436 00:33:03,965 --> 00:33:06,479 - ..deep inside me. - Whatever you're doing... 437 00:33:06,565 --> 00:33:08,476 Get away. Get... 438 00:33:08,565 --> 00:33:11,159 Do it somewhere else. I am through with this. 439 00:33:11,725 --> 00:33:15,718 Lucky girl. Call it quits. There's an option. If only it were so easy. 440 00:33:15,805 --> 00:33:17,636 If only... if only... if only... 441 00:33:17,725 --> 00:33:20,876 What the hell are you screaming about? I can hear you. 442 00:33:21,365 --> 00:33:24,960 No need to shout! 443 00:33:29,965 --> 00:33:31,523 I get it. 444 00:33:31,605 --> 00:33:34,073 Joke's on me. Lots of laughs. 445 00:33:35,005 --> 00:33:38,600 Yeah. Hey, bring the wife and kiddies. Come see the show. 446 00:33:39,645 --> 00:33:42,443 This is gonna be a circus. This... 447 00:33:45,485 --> 00:33:49,000 is just the beginning, love. A warm-up act. 448 00:33:49,085 --> 00:33:54,284 The real headliner's coming, and when that band hits the stage, all of this... 449 00:33:55,285 --> 00:33:59,881 All this will come tumbling in death and screaming, 450 00:33:59,965 --> 00:34:02,684 horror and bloodshed. 451 00:34:03,965 --> 00:34:06,684 From beneath you, it devours. 452 00:34:08,885 --> 00:34:10,876 From beneath... 453 00:34:12,845 --> 00:34:14,244 Poor Rocky. 454 00:34:24,485 --> 00:34:25,634 Buffy! 455 00:34:31,605 --> 00:34:33,243 You. 456 00:34:33,325 --> 00:34:35,077 You did this. 457 00:34:35,685 --> 00:34:37,323 What are you? 458 00:34:41,365 --> 00:34:45,153 - She's not calling me. - OK. Help is on the way. Look after him. 459 00:34:45,965 --> 00:34:47,603 Where are you going? 460 00:34:51,085 --> 00:34:55,078 - You do know you did the right thing here? - Tell him that. 461 00:34:55,165 --> 00:34:57,884 You reversed the spell. It took guts. 462 00:34:57,965 --> 00:35:00,877 I know this is bad, but it could be worse. 463 00:35:02,085 --> 00:35:04,076 Oh, it will be. 464 00:35:44,565 --> 00:35:46,715 - (Spike) Didn't work. - What the hell... 465 00:35:46,805 --> 00:35:49,444 It didn't work. Costume. 466 00:35:50,485 --> 00:35:51,884 Didn't help. 467 00:35:52,605 --> 00:35:54,197 Couldn't hide. 468 00:35:57,365 --> 00:36:00,516 - No more mind games, Spike. - No more mind games. 469 00:36:00,605 --> 00:36:02,197 No more mind. 470 00:36:05,165 --> 00:36:08,794 - Tell me what happened to you. - Hey, hey, hey! No touching. 471 00:36:09,405 --> 00:36:12,203 Am I flesh? Am I flesh to you? 472 00:36:12,805 --> 00:36:15,000 Feed on flesh. My flesh. 473 00:36:15,965 --> 00:36:19,355 Nothing else. Not a spark. Oh, fine. 474 00:36:20,125 --> 00:36:21,319 Flesh then. 475 00:36:22,285 --> 00:36:23,923 Solid through. 476 00:36:24,005 --> 00:36:26,200 Get it hard. Service the girl. 477 00:36:27,365 --> 00:36:29,003 Stop it! 478 00:36:33,365 --> 00:36:34,559 Right. 479 00:36:35,725 --> 00:36:37,795 Girl doesn't wanna be serviced. 480 00:36:38,405 --> 00:36:40,396 Because there's no spark. 481 00:36:41,045 --> 00:36:43,036 Ain't we in a sodding engine? 482 00:36:44,045 --> 00:36:46,639 Spike, have you completely lost your mind? 483 00:36:46,725 --> 00:36:48,875 Well, yes. Where have you been all night? 484 00:36:48,965 --> 00:36:52,196 You thought you would come back here and... be with me? 485 00:36:52,685 --> 00:36:55,882 - First time for everything. - This is all you get. 486 00:36:55,965 --> 00:36:59,560 I'm listening. Tell me what happened. 487 00:37:01,445 --> 00:37:04,437 - I tried to find it, of course. - Find what? 488 00:37:04,525 --> 00:37:07,119 The spark. The missing... 489 00:37:08,005 --> 00:37:10,724 The piece that fit. 490 00:37:11,765 --> 00:37:16,156 That would make me fit. Because you didn't want... 491 00:37:19,365 --> 00:37:20,764 I can't. 492 00:37:21,685 --> 00:37:23,277 Not with you looking. 493 00:37:29,765 --> 00:37:31,562 I dreamed of killing you. 494 00:37:40,365 --> 00:37:42,560 I think they were dreams. 495 00:37:44,645 --> 00:37:46,636 So weak. 496 00:37:47,205 --> 00:37:49,241 Did you make me weak? 497 00:37:49,685 --> 00:37:51,721 Thinking of you, 498 00:37:51,805 --> 00:37:56,595 holding myself and spilling useless buckets of salt over your... 499 00:37:58,045 --> 00:37:59,444 ending? 500 00:38:00,725 --> 00:38:03,114 Angel, he should've warned me. 501 00:38:03,205 --> 00:38:07,198 Makes a good show, but forget it, it's here, in me. 502 00:38:08,365 --> 00:38:09,957 All the time. 503 00:38:11,045 --> 00:38:12,763 The spark. 504 00:38:17,085 --> 00:38:20,680 I wanted to give you what you deserve. 505 00:38:22,605 --> 00:38:24,197 And I got it. 506 00:38:24,885 --> 00:38:28,673 They put the spark in me and now all it does... 507 00:38:28,765 --> 00:38:30,357 is burn. 508 00:38:34,485 --> 00:38:36,282 (whispers) Your soul. 509 00:38:38,845 --> 00:38:41,154 Bit worse for lack of use. 510 00:38:44,085 --> 00:38:46,076 You got your soul back. 511 00:38:47,165 --> 00:38:50,282 - How? - It's what you wanted, right? 512 00:38:51,605 --> 00:38:53,596 It's what you wanted, right? 513 00:38:56,885 --> 00:39:00,594 And now everybody's in here, talking. 514 00:39:01,045 --> 00:39:03,434 Everything I did... everyone I... 515 00:39:04,005 --> 00:39:05,404 And him. 516 00:39:07,125 --> 00:39:10,083 And it. The other. 517 00:39:10,165 --> 00:39:13,760 The thing beneath... beneath you. 518 00:39:14,885 --> 00:39:16,876 It's here too. Everybody. 519 00:39:17,565 --> 00:39:20,557 They all just tell me go... go... 520 00:39:22,085 --> 00:39:23,723 to hell. 521 00:39:25,685 --> 00:39:26,879 Why? 522 00:39:28,725 --> 00:39:31,444 - Why would you do... - Buffy, shame on you. 523 00:39:33,405 --> 00:39:37,193 Why does a man do what he mustn't? For her. To be hers. 524 00:39:38,285 --> 00:39:40,753 To be the kind of man who would nev... 525 00:39:43,525 --> 00:39:45,516 To be a kind of man. 526 00:39:48,885 --> 00:39:52,275 And she shall look on him with forgiveness, 527 00:39:53,525 --> 00:39:56,323 and everybody will forgive and love. 528 00:39:58,845 --> 00:40:00,437 And he will be loved. 529 00:40:04,805 --> 00:40:06,796 So everything's OK, right? 530 00:40:10,645 --> 00:40:12,636 (sizzling) 531 00:40:12,725 --> 00:40:14,716 Can we rest now? 532 00:40:16,725 --> 00:40:18,124 Buffy? 533 00:40:22,605 --> 00:40:24,402 Can we rest? 534 00:40:44,245 --> 00:40:46,475 Visiontext Subtitles: Claire Bates 535 00:40:50,765 --> 00:40:52,642 Urgh! Argh! 536 00:40:53,365 --> 00:40:55,356 ENGLISH SDH