Interlude 9: Mistakes Watchers Make
"See?!" cried Cordelia. "He's evil! Spike's evil!"
Fred frowned. "He offered to help. Why'd she have to throw it in his face?"
Lorne shook his head. "They eliminated Giles. A voice of gold and he's gone…"
"I didn't dig it," Gunn told Lorne, conversationally. "I mean, the brother's right, you know? You have to appeal to the masses. No one's going to listen to…"
"This is what concerns you?!" asked Angel, standing. "Giles is letting her walk into a demon lair alone, people!
"Angel," Wesley started. "She's the Slayer. A Slayer has always worked alone, she's quite capable."
"But…"
"Besides, Giles is right. Buffy wasn't listening when Giles sang. A Watcher guides a Slayer, he does not replace her. And sometimes a Watcher has to make difficult decisions like…"
"Like you made with Faith?" Angel sneered.
Wesley hung his head as he paused. "Yes, I suppose."
Angel regretted the comment. "Wes, I'm…"
"It's all right, Angel. A Watcher also makes mistakes sometimes. Watchers are, after all, human." With that, Wesley walked into the office.
"Gee, put your foot in it this time, didn't you?" Cordy commented as she grabbed another handful of popcorn.
Angel sighed as he sat back. "Sorry, guys, I'm just… this is insane!" he cried, pointing to the set where another Old Navy commercial was playing.
Fred nodded. "They're champions, Angel. They'll get it."
Angel looked at her, all wishful and hopeful. "I hope so. I hope they do. Time is running out."
