Willow atonement was also sorely lacking. Thanks for remyding. That "normal" is defined by a happy Spike-as-husband scenario sans Dawn is pretty much Buffy resentment shining through. Buffy was wrenched back into life because of Dawn; plus no need to share Spike with Niblet.

Author's Response: That was my thought on Normal Again too. Yes, Willow, like all the characters in S6 needed to learn and grow.