17. Confess, woman! Confess!
Buffy in the comfy chair. Or, you know, bed, whatever.

Willow found her friend lying flat on her bed. "Buffy? Everything alright?"

"Oh, I feel great", Buffy beamed, still somewhat dazed. "I'm loose as a freshly juggled goose."

"Juggled...?"

"Pop culture reference. Never mind. So, what's up?"

"Well, I've re-ensouled Dawn, but... what did you do with Spike?"

Buffy jumped up and stared at her, babbling. "Me? Did? With Spike? Nothing! That's ridiculous! You've got a dirty mind, Willow Rosenberg, and..."

"What? I just wondered if you poofed him. Is he dust?"

"Oh. Um... no." Buffy calmed down. "But, Dawn's perfect happiness problem is taken care of. Personal slayer guarantee."