SPIKE: Not to sound self-absorbed, but you can't seem to keep your eyes off me.

EVE: Now, why would that make you sound self-absorbed?

SPIKE: Don't think I haven't noticed. You've been very keen on what I've been doing lately.

EVE: (sighs) How's it going, by the way? You able to affect the world yet?

SPIKE: Does that scare you? Are you worried that ol' Spike might be bustin' loose of your shackles?

EVE: What are you talking about?

SPIKE: Save the innocent act. Your 'here to help' cheerleader routine may work on Angel, but I see right through it. There's more to you than you're letting on.

EVE: Could say the same for you. Unless you really are happy to haunt around here for eternity.

SPIKE: Well, that's the problem, isn't it? Figure I'm trapped here for a reason... and you're part of that reason. That amulet that did this to me—Wolfram & Hart gave it to Angel. Gotta assume they meant to make him a ghost, not me. So, why am I here? Why don't they just let me go?

EVE: Who said the amulet was meant for Angel?

(the lights in the elevator go out)

EVE: That's odd.

SPIKE: (whispering) I know what this is. (yelling) You'll never take me to hell, Pavayne!

(emergency lights come on in the elevator and an alarm sounds)

SPIKE: (covering) Oh. Well, that's just something I say... when, uh... it gets dark.

• Angel vs Eve
• Spike's ghosthood

written by: Drew Goddard; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited & formatted by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/angel/season5/transcripts/5x07_tran.php