Chapter 546
With so little time left many tried to reconcile with former enemies. Willow and Xander reconciled with Tara. Joyce forgave Buffy for accidentally killing her. Holtz and Justine were able to reconcile with Conner. It was considerably harder for Holtz to forgive Angel and Darla. They could work together briefly, but Holtz carried this hatred for well over two centuries. It had been exhausting, but at times it was all he had. They were all likely to die here, would they go to the same place? Holtz didn't want to carry this hatred forever. Justine had agreed to follow his lead, she usually did. Finally, after more than 250 years, Holt told Angel and Darla that he forgave them. They both thanked him for protecting Conner. Then these three did something they never thought they would. They hugged. Conner and Dawn saw this. Conner felt like he was part of one big happy family.