The ringing of the telephone brought Angel out of the deep slumber that he had settled into just after the sun rose. He was tempted to smash it, but resisted the impulse. He let it ring once or twice, hoping that either Lorne, Fred, Gunn, or even Cordy was somewhere in the hotel to answer it, but soon realized that wasn't the case. Sighing, he picked up the receiver.
"Angel Investigations, we help the helpless."
"Angel?" It was Willow's voice on the other end, which automatically set Angel on full alert.
"Willow? What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Was Willow's automatic reply. Then a pause. "Well, something...but it's not serious, at least, we don't think it is....but you might be able to help so it's not that bad! What I mean..."
"Look, could you cut to the chase Willow? Is this about Buffy?"
"Yes," Willow replied. "She's in L.A."
"What? Why?"
"She's chasing a demon that attacked and killed twelve children at a daycare center in Sunnydale. It skipped town, so she went after it. She's hunting it as we speak."
"Why didn't she call me?" Angel wondered, slightly hurt, "I could have helped."
"That's exactly why she didn't call," Willow replied. "She didn't want to add to your demon troubles in L.A. She's been acting funny Angel. In any case, she made it very clear that she didn't want you to know she was here. And normally I wouldn't interfere, but..."
"But what?" Angel interrupted. "What is this demon she's chasing Willow? Is it really that dangerous?"
"Yes," Willow finally said after a long pause. "It really is. I tried to tell her about it before she left, but she wouldn't listen."
"What kind of demon is it Willow?" Angel pressed.
"Angel there's more. Dawn's here with her."
"Dawn? She let Dawn come?" Angel was fairly surprised at this information.
"Let is kind of a strong term for it. Dawn sort of came on her own accord. They don't know what they're getting into. Angel will you help me?"
"Tell me all about this thing Willow, and what I can do to help." Angel said with a nod. Sleep was the furthest thing on his mind now.