LORNE: Don't you worry, princess. It'll all be over soon. I—I've seen lots of girls go through just what you're going through now. (sings softly) There'll be another song for me, and I will sing it. Oh, there'll be another dream for me, someone will bring it.

(1970's disco music plays as a long-haired Angel walks into the donut shop past Angelus. )

ANGELUS: Bring on the pain!

(Angel starts a song playing on a jukebox)

FAITH: Mandy, huh? Must kill you he's got a jones for the power-ballads.

ANGELUS: Worst were the concerts. (Angel watches hungrily as a couple walks by) You know what that's like? Every time he gets close, I feel it. Wanting to tear their flesh apart. The hunger. It's like a blade in my gut.

FAITH: Only, it's not your gut, princess. Angel's the one that belongs on the outside, not you.

ANGELUS: You think it's that cut and dry, don't you? That if Angel gets his soul back—

FAITH: When he gets it.

ANGELUS: You'll just hang up your spurs and ride off into the sunset knowing you put the monster back in his cage. But, I'm always here, Faithy. Deep in.

(Robber enters the shop)

CASHIER: Hi. Can I help you?

ROBBER: Gimme your money. (shoots into the ceiling) Gimme the cash in the drawer.

CASHIER: Oh. OK.

ROBBER: Open it!

CASHIER: Oh, all right. I, uh—

ROBBER: Come on!

CASHIER: I, uh, I just need to...

ROBBER: Now! (shoots the clerk, then runs out of the shop)

ANGEL: (goes to the clerk's side) It's gonna be OK. I'll get you to a hospital. You're—you're gonna be OK. All right? It's—everything's gonna be—

CASHIER: It hurts.

ANGEL: Yeah, I know.

ANGELUS: (mockingly) Doc, I think we're losing him. God, I love this episode! (hearing something) What is that buzzing?

(cut to: Cordelia's holding the crystal in her hand, trying to contact Angelus.)

CORDELIA: Hear me, Angelus. Heed my warning. Awaken at once. Return from the darkness. Or just lay there and let that red-headed meddler put your soul back. Whichever!

(...)

ANGEL: God, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

(The clerk dies. Angel stands and backs away, staring at the clerk. )

ANGELUS: So, who's your big hero now?

FAITH: Wasn't even his fault. God, does the guy gotta pay for everything?

ANGELUS: Choices, little girl. The ones you make with your heart of hearts. (Angel goes to the door, but stops and locks the door) Uh-oh. What's gonna happen?

FAITH: He won't.

ANGELUS: I'm deep in, Faith. Soul or no soul.

(Angel vamps out and lifts the clerk.)

FAITH: Angel! (Angel bites the clerk) Ugh.

(Faith's neck starts to bleed. )

FAITH: He was gonna save him.

ANGELUS: Or did he choose to be a little slow on the draw? Whoops! Dinner by armed robbery. Look at him, Faith. You're a murderer. You know just how good that blurry line tastes. You didn't think my hell was private, did ya?

• Angel's vampiric nature/past
• Faith & Angel
• historical flash backs

written by: Mere Smith; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited and formatted for this site by me.. Full transcript at:
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