(Spike struggles with the Queller; a flailing foot knocks the knife out of Buffy's hand. The Queller attacks Buffy, knocking her to the ground Spike retrieves the knife, passes it to Buffy who then kills the Queller. Spike holds out his hand. Buffy takes it and he pulls her to her feet. Just as she rises, the door bursts open and Riley comes in, followed by the commandos. Spike and Buffy turn and see more commandos coming in the back door. Riley looks at Spike and Buffy apparently holding hands. )

RILEY: (to Buffy) Are you okay?

(Buffy frowns at him, then rushes to the stairs.)

SPIKE: (to Riley) You just missed a real nice time.

(Buffy bursts into Joyce's bedroom.)

BUFFY: It's gone. I killed it.

JOYCE: (relieved) Oh god.

DAWN: It's gone? You promise?

BUFFY: I promise. Everything's all right. Everything's all right.

• Riley vs Spike

written by: Jane Espenson; Transcribed by Joan the English Chick (pisces@englishchick.com).. Full transcript at:
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