SPIKE: Did anybody tell you about what happened around here tonight?

BUFFY: Willow did. The First is back in the mix.

SPIKE: It, uh, it talked to the little boy. Said it wasn't time for me yet. I should move out. Leave town before it's time for me.

BUFFY: No, you have to stay.

SPIKE: You've got another demon fighter now.

BUFFY: That's not why I need you here.

SPIKE: Is that right? Why's that then?

BUFFY: 'Cause I'm not ready for you to not be here.

SPIKE: And the Principal? How's he fit in?

(no answer)

• Buffy & Spike

written by: Jane Espenson; Transcribed by: CariCranberry. edited by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season7/transcripts/136_tran.php