ANGEL: Ahem. Um, I know difficult it's been going from a small detective agency to... running Wolfram & Hart. And we've all been adjusting, but...

FRED: It's OK. Wes just gave me the talk. And I'm going to have a good meal and at least 6 hours of sleep, so everybody can just stop worrying. I'm fine. Really.

ANGEL: Good. That's... Actually, there's some concern about how much the Practical Science Department's been spending.

FRED: Oh. Um... yeah, I guess I may have gone over my projections by a few—

EVE: $800,000. That's how much you've exceeded your quarterly budget. And the quarter ain't over yet, sweetie.

FRED: Look, I—I know it sounds like—I mean, it is a lot of money, but I—I'm trying to do something that's never been done before. So, yeah, attempting to recorporealize Spike is gonna cost—

ANGEL: Whoa! Trying to do what?

FRED: Make Spike corporeal again like you asked.

ANGEL: Uh, *no*, what I asked for was for you to try to find a way to get Spike out of Wolfram & Hart.

FRED: Angel... We accepted the offer to take over the L.A. Branch of an evil, multi-dimensional law firm because we thought we could make a difference. Use the resources of Wolfram & Hart to do something decent.

ANGEL: And how does that have anything to do with Spike?

FRED: He just saved the world. Vampire with a soul fighting for the good of humanity. Ring anything? He's just like you. A champion.

ANGEL: God, I really hate that word.

FRED: Think of what an asset he'd be fighting on our side.

ANGEL: Except he won't be. I know Spike better than anyone, and he only cares about himself.

FRED: And Buffy.

EVE: Well, this is getting interesting.

ANGEL: You're right. He does care about Buffy. So, where do you think he's gonna run off to as soon as his fresh, new feet hit the ground?

FRED: Is that what this is about? You're afraid he's gonna come back and try to get with your ex again?

ANGEL: I just want you to be careful, Fred, because I know how charming Spike can be.

EVE: He is quite the dish, with those eyes...

FRED: And the hair and the cheeks and—- What do you think I am, stupid? I know he's been playing me with the looks and the smiles. I'm not some idiot schoolgirl with a crush.

ANGEL: Then what is it?

FRED: It's about doing what's right. Remember?

ANGEL: Your department. Your call. Just don't be disappointed if it doesn't work. Some people can't be saved.

• Angel & Fred
• Angel's Mission
• Wolfram & Hart

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