Ah, the game quickens.

Angel is still badly hurt from the battle, Connor sticking with him...that's good to see, though it's a shame the boy couldn't keep his college life. But, every warrior has a purpose and a destiny.

Spike's definitely right - it's always going to come down to the original Slayer. Not Faith, not Kennedy, not Rona...Buffy's the legend, and she can't hide. It just won't work that way.

Kennedy is so annoying. Such a know-it-all. Lorne is harmless - always has been, always will be. His only asset is knowledge.

Really is over-simplifying to say Spike's there because of a wish. He's there because the Powers want him there. Balance needs to be maintained, and if the Senior Partners have unleashed a new level of hell, then the good side needs all the warriors it can get. Which means stop with the bickering and work together.

Don't know why Buffy fears the truth all the time. Truth is knowledge, power, freedom....truth keeps you on your toes.