BUFFY: Do not start by saying you're sorry.

SPIKE: I didn't come here to atone.

BUFFY: Then what the hell do you want?

SPIKE: I'm here to help you.

BUFFY: Help me what?

SPIKE: I was hoping you'd tell me. You're the slayer. Connected to the visions. Long line of worthies, right? I'm just a guy with his ear to the ground, and even I can feel it. Something's coming. I don't know what exactly, but something's brewing. And it's so big, ugly and damned it makes you and me look like little bitty puzzle pieces. I mean, if I'm wrong, say so. Lovely. No hard feelings. I'll go out that door and you can lock it behind me with any spell you like. So, am I wrong?

BUFFY: Everything about you is wrong, Spike.

(Spike starts to exit)

BUFFY: But something is coming.

SPIKE: (turning back) You're gonna need some help.

BUFFY: Since when did you become the champion of the people?

SPIKE: I didn't. I'm just a guy who can lend a hand, if you'll let me. Ball's in your court, slayer.

• Buffy & Spike
• Spike's Soul

written by: Douglas Petrie; Originally transcribed by: CariCranberry. Action descriptions & formatting edited by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season7/transcripts/124_tran.php