The story had been told; everyone had allowed it to sink in. The group remained in the kitchen talking things over. Angel worked through things verbally. A characteristic so very un-Angel-like it almost worried everyone.

"So it's pretty obvious we can't go back to the office. And if the Hyperion is even still standing it's the first place the senior partners would look."

"Maybe they need time to re-group." Gun suggested.

"Doubtful." Spike said "We took out the entire Black Thorn and in minutes they mounted an attack of…well you saw it."

"Gunn's right they need some kind of lead." Angel said "The Senior Partners may exist on a higher realm but they aren't omnipotent."

"So as long as we lay low we got some time then." Gunn asked

"Lay low? How many people in the city limits can do what lightening girl did? That's one hell of a lead, they're gonna narrow it down." Spike was getting visibly agitated.

"So what do you suggest?" Angel asked

"The best place to hide is right under their noses." Spike smirked "We have no money, no place to go, no weapons. I know a place where we can get all that."

"I know you're not suggesting we go back to Wolfram and Hartt" Gunn said very agitated

"That's perfect." Angel chimed in "It's abandoned, the lower levels are probably still intact and that's where everything we need is anyway. We can get in through the sewers; I've done it a dozen times before. We'll get some research material, a few weapons and be out before they even notice."

"I knew I shoulda kept my mouth shut" Gunn moaned

"Gunn, I want you to take it easy for a bit, go check out the Hyperion. Just do some recon with Gwen. I don't' want you getting into any heavy action unless it's necessary." Angel grabbed a piece of paper and began writing on it. "If you can get in without much trouble, see what you can get out. Spike and I will deal with Wolfram and Hartt."

Gunn seemed satisfied with Angel's plan "Just like the old days huh." He said with a smirk "Board rooms and suites were startin to bore me anyway."

"We all succeed as planned" Angel ripped the piece of paper away from the pad and handed it to Gunn "We meet here."

Gunn looked at the paper with a surprised look. "It's still standing?"

"You'd be amazed what you can acquire as the CEO of a multidimensional evil law firm."

"There are some clothes that, well, fit you up stairs." Gwen said

"What about Illyria?" Spike asked

"We can't wait around. She'll be ok." Angel said "You two be careful, and don't try to be heroes."

Gwen grabbed a coat as her and Gunn walked out. They seemed eager to accomplish their mission.

"Then there were two." Spike said

Angel turned and began walking upstairs "Let's get going. There's something I need to tell you on the way."

OK short chapter but it seemed like a good place to end. Plus any Angel fan knows there's always the boring episode that just sets up the next one. The next one will have some action in it I promise.