38. Roses are red
Angel learns the intricacies of getting a new and improved soul. (Hey Max, you wanted Spike to quit brooding...)

"Angel, there's no time! The Reelianoyinbrat..."

"...can wait, Wes. Don't make me regret forgiving you for Connor. So, Willow... what's the catch? Getting a permanent soul can't be that easy."

"No. Before I use the improved curse, you must... lose the soul you have now."

"But that only happens when I..."

"Exactly." Buffy started undressing. "Let's go."

Angel blushed. "Actually, Buffy..."

Twenty minutes later, Spike came out of Angel's room, smoking a cigarette and buttoning his pants. "Alright. He's soulless."

"Peachy." Buffy stopped punching the wall. "Willow, soul him. Then let's go home and never ever EVER mention this again."