I watched as Willow walked away, and I felt a pain in my heart. I couldn't stand not being able to be there for her at this troubled time in her life. I hated lying to her. I really wanted to be with her, but not like this, not under these circumstances; not because Anya and Xander were dead. I want it to be real.

I looked over to where Buffy and Spike were standing. She looked so grief stricken it hurt to look at her. She kept blaming herself for what had happened, but Spike telling her it wasn't her fault, yet she wouldn't believe him.

I started to walk over to them when a voice came from behind me.

"What are you doing here?"

I turned around to find Willow's ex-boyfriend Oz standing there.

"Oz! What are you doing here…I mean y-y-you can be here." I couldn't believe Oz was here.

"I heard about Xander and Anya. I wanted to be here for…the gang." He looked around and them looked back at me. "So anything new besides this horrible tragedy?"

I like Oz; I can see why Willow loved him. He is a great person. We were sitting down inside having a cup of coffee discussing the past weeks events.

"Wow, you go away and life changes so fast." Oz looked like he was in shock over everything.

"It's good you came, Willow will be very happy to see you." I wanted Willow to be happy.

"I didn't just come for Willow, actually I met someone else. She's great, but she'll never compare to Will." Oz finished and had a sullen look on his face. I knew he still loved Willow.

"I'm back here though. It took me awhile to accept her choice to be…you know, but I know she's happy, so I'm okay with it."

We spent the rest of the day talking. I told him about me and Willow and how the magic got out of hand. It must have been hours before we were interrupted.

"Oz!" Buffy, Willow, Dawn and Spike had come over and discovered the guest's arrival.

"Hey guys! How are you? When I heard the news, I knew that I had to come back." Oz got up and gave everyone hugs.

"I'm glad you came." Willow's eyes were swollen from crying, but I could tell that she was thrilled at Oz's return.

It was kind of weird being back in Sunnydale after all this time. So many things had changed. I never would have expected Willow to get out of control with magic, but I also didn't expect Willow falling in love with a girl.

Not much has happened in my life since I left town the last time. I regained control over my werewolf instincts and even learned how to control them under extreme anger.

I did have another girl for a very long time, but she broke it off when I told her about the werewolf factor. I learned about Xander and Anya through Cordelia, who has been keeping in touch with me the whole time.

I look at Willow. She looked so bad. Her face was swollen from crying. I tried not to show how much I loved her when I spoke.

"I'm glad I came too," I leaned over and gave her a hug. "How're you holding up?"

"I'm doing okay," Willow looked so sad. "I really am glad you're here. I needed a friend."

I went with Willow back to Buffy's house and we sat up late talking about everything. She told me how she missed Tara. I have to admit it hurt to hear this but I know that she's happier now. I told her about the girl I met. Even If I can't have Willow as a girlfriend it's great to have her as a friend.

Drusilla paced around waiting for the clock to strike twelve PM. Ding-Dong.

"It is time!" Drusilla smiled and sauntered out of the room. Halfrek was waiting for her in a round room.

"Did you get what I asked?" Drusilla reached for what was in Halfrek's hand. "With Spike's hair pieces I can summon him to me. I'll make him love me. And if he refuses I want you to banish him to Hell!"

The room glowed red as Drusilla began to chant the incantation.

"Wait!" Halfrek started. "Drusilla the spell might bring him directly to Hell. He won't have time to decide whether he wants you or not. Are you sure you still want me to helm you?"

"Don't give me excuses. I want Spike. He is the perfect love slave."

Drusilla began her incantation again. "GRINB EKIPS OT ME! I TNAW SOH LOUS! GRINB EKIPS OT EM…." The room shook and rumbled and a swirl of wind appeared.

Drusilla drew in a breath of excitement. Finally, she was going to be able to have Spike, her anchor, and the man who helped her regain her strength. She got even more excited as the wind swirled faster and faster. She began to jump for joy.

But as suddenly as the wind appeared it disappeared leaving behind a mess. Drusilla let out a cry. "What happened? Where's Spiky?"

"Um, I don't know. I did everything right. Got your wish, visited the crypt, read the incantation, poured the…uh oh," Halfrek stated.

"Uh oh what? What didn't we do?" Drusilla practically screamed

"You need to get a lock of his hair and mix it in with some bea sprouts and frog-eyes, make a potion and pour it where you want him to appear. I completely forgo about that." Halfrek said.

"Well what a stupid thing to forget!" Drusilla started to simmer, but quickly remembered she already had Spike's hairpieces. She had little time left. "Alright, it's ready. Pour it on the chair. Now you do have the potion that allows me to prevent him from going to Hell right?" Drusilla looked at Halfrek.

"Yes of Course I do!" Halfrek pulled out the potion.

"Then I'll begin the chant. GRINB EKIPS OT EM! I TNAW SIH LOUS! GRINB EKIPS OT EM…"