Chapter 2 High Resolution. The Megawatts come home with bad news. But Xander brightens up their day by showing them a new edition to the band.
When the girls head home they stop at Xander's house to tell him the news. Tara leads the group as they all pile into the computer room where Xander is surprise to see the girls.
"Tara," says Xander as he looks at her. He walks over to her. "I'm in love with you." Xander then dips her and kisses.
Tara blinks then sees Xander smile. Xander walks up to the girls.
"So what happen?" ask Xander.
"We bombed," Anya says. Willow hits her on the shoulder. "What?"
"What happen?" ask Xander in a more serious tone.
"We were great but his boss wanted something we don't have," says Willow.
"What's that?"
"He wants me to dance while I sing," says Tara as she slumps on the sofa.
"Why?" ask Xander.
"Because they want us to be another carbon copy of Britney Spears," says Anya slumping on the sofa right next to Tara.
"All we got to do is learn how to dance," says Willow trying to be positive. "It's not that hard." Tara glares Willow.
"Yeah, but how about getting a new member for the group," says Xander. "Someone who knows how to dance."
"You want to replace me," says Tara getting up.
"No," says Xander. "Just a new member that will liven up the group. The dancer if you will, that the producer is looking for."
"How do we find a girl like that?" ask Anya. "They just don't come out of the woodwork."
"We need to have auditions," suggest Willow.
"No need," says Xander. "Guys meet Buffy."
"How did you get her so fast?" ask Tara getting off the sofa. "We just told you about..."
"Tara it doesn't matter," says Xander. "It was fate that brought her today to join the band. Buffy shows them your moves." Buffy turns to Xander and smiles. Xander sits down next to his computer.
Buffy sings the song the band sang to the producer entitled "If I had all the Power in the Universe." She dances and amazes the girls. Anya and Willow are convinced but Tara is not.
"She's too perky," says Tara. "I don't think she could go with our group."
"Don't be silly Tara. You just don't like her cause you're jealous," says Anya.
"Anya," says Willow.
"I'm not jealous," says Tara. She looks at Buffy then at Xander.
"Tara we need to decide what's best for the group," says Willow. "We need someone who can sing and dance. Buffy's it." Tara looks at Buffy and pouts.
"Alright I give," says Tara.
"This is great," says Willow. "I can't wait to go back to show that producer guy what Megawatts is made of. Right Buffy." Willow attempts to tap her shoulder but her hand goes right through. Willow pulls away and looks at Xander.
"What did you do Harris?" ask Anya looking at Xander.
"She's a hologram," says Xander. "Like the bird I showed you the other day."
"You made a girl," says Tara standing in-between Willow and Anya.
"Yeah," says Xander. "She'll be a perfect addition to the group."
"But she's not real," says Tara almost screaming at Xander.
"Tara I know but she's looks real," says Xander. "Producers are always looking for image. She's got the look. Come on Tara give her chance."
"What do you guys think about this?" Tara asks her band mates.
"Well," Willow says. "I guess she kind of goes with our group name."
"One thing Xander," says Anya.
"What?"
"She can't be blonde," says Anya.
"Anya I'm blonde too," says Tara.
"Oh, yeah I forgot," Anya says.
"I can add highlights," says Xander. Buffy looks at Xander.
"I like the way look," Buffy says.
"I like your outfit," says Anya walking over to Buffy. "Where did you get product number three four..."
"That's okay Buffy," says Xander.
"Alright, lets go rehearse," says Tara as she leads the band to the studio, the basement of Xander's house.
"I don't need..."
"Buffy just go with them," says Xander. He grabs his laptop and leads Buffy down to the basement with the girls.
There are a set of drums, a keyboard, and two guitars. Anya heads toward her drums and Willow heads towards the keyboard. Tara walks over to the microphone and adjusts it. Buffy walks right by Tara and just as Tara is about to grab her guitar she sees Buffy try to grab it. Buffy puts a sad face and turns to Xander.
"Xander why can't I touch things," ask Buffy. Tara picks up her guitar and looks at Xander.
"It's cause you not real," says Tara. "Can you get that through your little blonde head."
"Why are you talking to me in that tone?" ask Buffy. "I feel very offended." She looks at Xander. Xander glares at Tara.
"Tara," says Xander. "Buffy you don't need to play any instrument."
"I really want to?"
"I know but the other girls play and you sing and dance."
"Okay." Tara sighs and puts her guitar down. She then leaves the room.
"Tara wait," says Xander.
"What's wrong with her?" Xander to turns to Buffy.
"She's a girl."
"Hey." Willow and Anya say at the same time.
"Sorry." Xander runs upstairs to go talk to Tara. "Tara wait up." Tara walks out of the house and bumps into someone. Thinking it'd be Xander's dad she backs away.
"Sorry Mr." Tara then notices that it's Spike.
"What's your hurry?" he ask. Tara looks into his blue eyes and is mesmerize. Xander from inside sees the two talking.
"I needed some air," says Tara.
"Desperately," he says.
"What are you doing here?" ask Tara.
"I wanted to find you," says Spike getting really close to her.
"Me."
"You and the band."
"Oh."
"I heard you rehearse here."
"Who told you that?"
"Your mum."
"She did. You were at my house?"
"Yes, you all did give them to me so I could keep in contact with you."
"Right."
"Tara." Xander calls to her as he opens the door. Tara rolls her eyes and turns around. "Mr. Williams. What are you doing here?"
"I'm here to talk to the Megawatts," says Spike.
"Alright. Come on in." Xander opens the door for Spike and he leads him to the basement. Tara follows them. "Hey girls look whose here."
The girls say hello to Spike. Buffy looks at the man and smiles really big.
"Who's this?" ask Spike.
"This is Buffy." Spike extends his hand to her.
"No, ah she's a germ freak," says Willow. She stands next to Buffy. "You know like that guy on TV, Monk."
"Yeah," says Spike turning back around to Tara.
"We could play for you if you like," says Tara. She goes over and picks up the guitar. "There's this new song we've been working on."
"I love to hear it."
"It's called 'A Case of a Broken Heart'. I hope you like it," says Tara.
"I know that song," says Buffy.
"How do you..."
"You gave me that song a week ago," says Xander. "I have in my computer. She read it from there. Mr. Williams meet the new member of the band. Buffy."
"You're not trying to convince Ethan with her are you?"
"Sort of. Hit it girls." Tara glares at Xander then backs up to let Buffy stand next to the microphone. They begin to play and Spike is jamming to the tune. Buffy is an incredible dancer and she won Spike's vote to keep her in the band, but Tara is not falling for it.