"I've heard that line before," Spike counters, pacing a circle around the Ripper. His smile is deadly as he notes Xander and Faith moving closer to their sire. He snaps at them and almost laughs at Xander's lack of courage when he backs.
"Be that as it may," Giles replies, removing and cleaning his spectacles, "I assure you this time it is true."
"I don't need you for my revenge." Spike's head tosses back with laughter.
"What's so funny?" Faith demands.
"Oh, I was just thinking, pet. The Slayer doesn't know what you are. Your mangled bodies would be lovely revenge."
To Be Continued . . .
