(Spike's crupt. Spike is leaning against a pillar, smoking a cigarette. They hear a noise. Buffybot rises up into the shot)

BUFFYBOT: Who's that?

SPIKE: Uh ... Down there. (points to the trapdoor leading down to the cavern) And, uh, no matter what, don't come out till I get you, okay?

BUFFYBOT: (nods) Okay.

(She walks over to the trapdoor and starts down. Spike looks toward the door as it opens and Xander comes in.)

SPIKE: Oh, it's you.

XANDER: I saw you, in the cemetary, with Buffy.

SPIKE: Yeah? can't see how it's any business of yours.

XANDER: It is my business because Buffy's my friend. And she's gone through some stuff lately that... well, it's affected her and you're taking advantage of her.

SPIKE: She's upset about her mum. And if she turns to me for comfort, well, I'm not gonna deny it to her. I'm not a monster.

XANDER: Yes! You are a monster! Vampires are monsters, they make monster movies about them!

SPIKE: well, yeah, you got me there.

XANDER: Spike, Buffy has lots of friends and we love her very much and we'll do whatever it takes to protect her. Now if that means killing you, then, well, that's just a bonus.

• Buffy & Spike
• philosphies on monsters, animals, killers, etc
• Xander & Buffy
• Xander & Spike

written by: Jane Espenson; Haven't found a transcript yet, so am just typing up my favorite exchanges as time allows.... Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/96intervention.html