The two elevators opened simultaneously. Angel knew Buffy was there, he could feel her, but he couldn't find her. There was a sea of people rushing into the elevator on the right as he stepped off the elevator on the left. The elevator doors closed and the feeling was gone.

Buffy could feel him as she struggled through the mass of people to get onto the elevator. Maybe she thought just maybe he is on this elevator. The doors closed lightly with a ding and Buffy knew Angel was nowhere to be found.

Angel left the hotel that night dismayed and upset. He originally came to check out the place and see if he could find this girl that Connor was so desperately in love with. What he found instead was desperation of his own. Buffy was in LA.

What is she doing here? I thought she was happy with her life in Rome. She had Dawn and Andrew and...him. Why has she come back so soon? No. I have to get her out of my head. Should I try and follow her? No. That wouldn't be moving on. That would be lurking. I wonder if she's here to see me. Probably not. She's not done baking yet, remember. Spike? Angel quickly pushed the thought out of his head. Oh, but the feeling of her. The thought of her being somewhere close, being here, it's driving me insane. I need to get out of here.

When Angel left the Biltmore he decided to go through the front entrance. He wasn't sure if he wanted to risk going back up the elevator and perhaps seeing Buffy again. As he walked out into the warm night air Angel tried desperately to remove any thought of her. However, the soft night breeze wasn't helping. The air's warmth reminded him of Buffy's own soft and warm touch. He knew it would be impossible to forget her now.

Buffy climbed into bed after a lukewarm greeting and goodnight to Dawn. Her mind was preoccupied on more important things.

What was he doing here I expected that coming to LA might lead to a run in with Angel but...in my hotel? He probably has someone following me again. I hate it when he does this. He is always so possessive. Well, no, I guess it's more protective. He just cares about me right? I still don't like it when he lurks though. Was he lurking tonight? If he was why didn't he follow me right up to my room? Maybe it was just a coincidence. LA is such a big city though and what would Angel be doing at my hotel? Oh, I could run around in circles all night like this. I just need to stop thinking about him. Forget...ugh...never.

Both Buffy and Angel had a restless nights sleep. Angel woke up the next morning determined to go back to the hotel and Buffy determined to find Angel.

Perhaps seeing her will help me move on.

Maybe if I see him I'll be able to move on.

Buffy quickly got out of bed and headed for the shower. Unfortunately, she was too late. Dawn had already occupied the bathroom and when she did it took her forever to get out.

"Dawn," Buffy yelled as she banged on the door "hurry up I need to use the shower."

"What are you in such a hurry for?" asked Dawn yelling over the sound of the blow-dryer.

"I...I need to go somewhere," was the only reply Buffy could think come up with. "Come on Dawn just hurry up. Besides what do you have to get all fancy for?"

"Well," Dawn said finally turning off the blow-dryer and stepping out of the bathroom "LA is a big city with a lot of cute guys and there happens to be one in particular who I just might run into again."

"I see," sighed Buffy "Is that all you ever think about; boys and getting there attention?"

Of course Buffy felt a slight pang of guilt as she said this but Dawn was different. Dawn was young and her little sister and Buffy was allowed to go all parental on her. After all she is my responsibility.

"Buffy...where are you off to in such a hurry?" asked Dawn suspiciously knowing full well Buffy was up to something.

"Nothing," Buffy replied shortly and at that closed the bathroom door.

"So Connor," began Angel hoping his son wasn't thinking he was being too much of a clingy loser "how about you and I go and find that girl today?" Angel desperately wanted to see Buffy but he wasn't sure how she would take it if he just showed up at her hotel. Not after last night at least.

"Well, you see I kind of thought this would be a one man thing," said Connor not wanting to disappoint his dead. "Besides it's a sunny day outside and I don't want you to burst into flames or anything."

"Yeah, well, I understand," Angel sighed with a hint of letdown in his voice. "You know I just was curious about this girl and...hey, if you want to go alone I understand perfectly."

"Thanks Angel...I 'm sorry 'bout this...I think," Connor held back a chuckle, clapped Angel on the back and headed towards the hotel. Angel, however, decided he would keep an eye on Connor and would follow him there.

As Angel walked through the sewer system Buffy left Dawn to herself at the hotel.

"Have fun and don't get into any trouble," spoke Buffy quickly "a...and if you do don't be afraid to call me."

"I won't," scoffed Dawn "Now just go already. I'll be fine without you. Besides how am I supposed to go boy watching with my big sister following along."

Dawn laughed and Buffy gave Dawn a slight serious stare followed by a laugh of her own. With a "you be good" and a hug Buffy left Dawn and headed towards Angel's office.

Dawn walked around the lobby of the hotel checking out the gift shops and restaurants. As she headed for the front door she saw someone familiar walking in. It was him, the boy she met the other day.

Calm down Dawn. Keep your cool. You don't even know if he's here to see you or if he even remembers you. Oh my, he's looking this way. Stay cool.

Connor stepped through the large doors and spotted her almost immediately across the lobby. There she was standing there smiling and looking right at him.

She's looking at me. She remembers me. Stay cool.

Dawn gave Connor her flirtiest smile as Connor showed off his cool exterior.

"Hey," said Connor with a nervous breath. "I was hoping you would be here."

"Really?" blurted out Dawn, amazed to see that he was actually there for her.

"Yeah," he replied. There was an awkward silence as they both weighed each others feelings and tried to keep their own stomachs down. "My name is Connor by the way."

"My name is Dawn."

"That's a very pretty name Dawn. It's very nice to meet you," said Connor holding out his hand.

"Thank you," laughed Dawn. Taking Connor's hand she added that it was very nice to meet him as well.

Angel walked into the hotel lobby which was thankfully dark enough for him that he wouldn't be scorched to death. As he walked in he thought about Buffy and wondered if she was around anywhere. As he surveyed the area he spotted Connor talking to a girl. Angel tucked back making sure that Connor didn't think he was following him. So this was the girl he was so enamored with. From what he could see of her Angel thought she was pretty and nice enough. She was slightly shorter than Connor with blond hair. Connor was right there was something down to earth about this girl, not like the norm. However, Angel felt there was also something slightly familiar about her. Angel moved in to get a closer look and as he did the girl spotted him.

"Angel!" cried Dawn from across the lobby. Running up to him in excitement Dawn wanted to give him a hug but at the last moment decided it was better not too.

"Wait a minute," gasped Connor in surprise "Angel...first of all what are you even doing here and second...you two know each other?"

Angel shifted uncomfortably as he realized the situation he had just gotten himself into. "Hey Dawn."

"So you must be the reason Buffy was so uptight this morning," smiled Dawn in satisfaction as she figured out exactly what her sister was up to.

"Buffy knew that I was here," asked Angel surprised that Buffy might even care.

"Well, yeah I thought that..."

"Wait a minute," interrupted Connor "Buffy? Are you with Buffy?"

"Well, yeah," replied Dawn "She's my sister."

"Oh, I think I get it now," figured out Connor. "Wow."

"Dawn," spoke up Angel "where did Buffy go?"

"I don't know. Where would you be...if you weren't here that is," asked Dawn.

"The office," and at that Angel left Connor and Dawn to figure out what to do next.

Buffy had arrived at Angel's office 15 minutes ago and yet no one seemed to be there. Standing and waiting patiently she realized that she might have made a mistake. She was about to leave when she finally heard someone racing up the stairs. Taking a sharp breath in Buffy waited to see who it was.

When she saw his face Buffy almost fell back against the door in shock.

"Spike?"