BUFFY: Something's wrong. Riley usually returns my phone calls by now.

XANDER: We can't wait much longer.

BUFFY: I know. Okay. Xander, you and I are gonna go in. We've done it before.

WILLOW: I'm going with you.

BUFFY: No. Look, it's too dangerous, Will. Besides, I need you to help Giles hack into the city's electrical grid. We've gotta try to power down the Initiative.

WILLOW: Giles can do it without me. I can give him all the instructions, I can show him exactly what to do.

GILES: Of course.

WILLOW: I-I can't just sit here.

BUFFY: Okay. Okay, you can back us up. (Sighs) Now, the only way I know into the Initiative is through the elevator in the Lowell House. But my clearance is long gone.

XANDER: So we grab a guy, make him take us.

SPIKE: Or you could just use the back way. Hell of a lot less bother.

GILES: How did you get in?

SPIKE: Door was unlocked. You might wanna watch that, Rupert. Someone dangerous could get in.

BUFFY: Or someone formerly dangerous and currently annoying.

SPIKE: Now, now. None of that. Or I won't help you get Red's mongrel back. Bad news travels fast with us demons. We all like a good laugh. (Chuckles)

GILES: Short of cash, Spike?

SPIKE: I happen to be seeking monetary gratification, yeah. But I also get a kick out of jackin' up those army ginks myself. I know how to find the big guy who can take you to Oz.

BUFFY: Uh-huh. So what's the going rate on a wild goose chase, Spike?

SPIKE: Fine, if you're not interested. But I was stuck in that hole, remember? And I've heard things from other guys who've gotten out. I can get you in. No alarms, no cameras ... no waiting.

• Spike's uneasy truce with the gang

written by: Marti Noxon; Transcript by joan the english chick (pisces@englishchick.com). Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season4/transcripts/75_tran.htm