(cleaning the lab)

WESLEY: (to Fred) You sure you're all right?

FRED: Yeah, I...it's just, you know.

GUNN: Why don't you take a break? We'll finish up.

FRED: Thanks.

(she walks sadly into her office, slumps down on her desk, discouraged)

SPIKE: Don't suppose you built a spare?

FRED: Most of the pieces I used on this one were practically nonexistent to start with. Even if I could replace them, the chances of finding another power source are... I'm sorry.

SPIKE: Don't be, luv. Made my choice. Wouldn't change it for the world.

FRED: There are other things we could try. They're a little riskier, but—

SPIKE: No. I'm not gonna end up like Pavayne. Cheating hell any way he could, no matter who it hurt.

FRED: Just proves what I've been telling everybody.

SPIKE: That I'm a handsome devil who brightens the place up?

FRED: That you're worth saving.

(beat. Spike is touched.)

SPIKE: Don't have it so bad, really. Plenty of room. Good company. Even picked up a few new tricks.

(he concentrats, picks up Fred's coffee mug. Fred is delighted)

SPIKE: I guess there's worse things than being a ghost.

• Spike & Fred
• Spike's ghosthood

written by: Steven S. DeKnight; Original transcript by CariCranberry. Edited & formatted by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/angel/season5/transcripts/5x04_tran.php