As Riley and his team came further into the crypt, they were attacked by a dark figure swooping in.
"Angel," Riley glared, "Thought you lived in Los Angeles."
"Thought you weren't coming back," Angel retorted, "Or at least we all hoped so."
"Look we have order to relieve the vampire of his suffering." Riley explained. "So if you don't mind…"
"How are you going to help Spike?" Buffy asked waking up. I don't even want to think about the nightmare that is all three of my boyfriends in the same room. "How are you going to help?" She asked again.
"By dusting him," Riley finally said looking down at the ground not able to bare the look on her face.
"No, you're scientist put this in his head and they are going to come help take it out." Buffy stood up.
"We don't have that kind of authority." Riley objected.
"Authority! I don't give a damn about Authority! They are coming to help him, like they came to help you, or I swear I will start killing their soldiers one by one." She walked right up to Riley, "Starting with you."
"Buffy, calm down," Angel pulled her away from Riley. "I care about Spike too, but killing Riley won't help Spike. It'll just be really funny."
"I can't loose him," Buffy broke down and cried into Angel's shoulder.
"I know," Angel sighed, "Which is why Soldier Boy is going to make a call before, before anyone else gets hurt."
Riley picked up his cell phone. This was not going to be an easy call.
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"What is taking that Doctor so long?" Buffy fumed.
"It's a delicate procedure." Riley explained. "No one's ever attempted to take a behavior modification chip out of vampire before."
"They shouldn't be put in the first place," Angel glared at Riley. "It's inhuman to cage a demon up like that."
"Right, because most vampires are so noble on their own," Riley sneered.
"At least when we dust them they can find peace," Angel glared back.
"Enough both of you," Buffy snapped as the doctor came in.
"He made it through the surgery, though we can't tell at this point if there will be any brain damage." The doctor explained as Buffy ran out of the waiting room and into the recovery room where she found Spike. She didn't say anything; she just pulled a chair up to his bed and held his hand until she fell asleep.
"She really loves him. Doesn't she?" Riley asked Angel sadly.
"She really does." Angel agreed.
"Well my team and I need to get to Cleveland, but keep an eye on them for me." Riley sighed placing his hand on Angel's shoulder.
"I will," Angel assured him as Riley walked away and he went to sit down on the other side of Spike's bed.