1 00:00:02,305 --> 00:00:05,184 Previously on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer“: 2 00:00:05,385 --> 00:00:07,581 - What are you? - I'm the Slayer. 3 00:00:07,745 --> 00:00:12,865 The implant works. Hostile 17 can't harm any living creature without intense pain. 4 00:00:13,185 --> 00:00:14,744 (Spike) I can hurt a demon. 5 00:00:14,825 --> 00:00:18,705 That's right. I'm back, and I'm a bloody animal! 6 00:00:21,985 --> 00:00:24,295 I thought we made a pretty good team. 7 00:00:24,825 --> 00:00:28,136 You're really strong. I like it. 8 00:00:30,185 --> 00:00:34,782 I implore you, Neesah, blessed goddess of chance and fortune... 9 00:00:34,865 --> 00:00:36,856 ...heed my call. 10 00:00:36,945 --> 00:00:39,380 Send to me the heart I desire. 11 00:00:39,465 --> 00:00:43,254 (Xander) You know, magic at the poker table qualifies as cheating. 12 00:00:43,345 --> 00:00:45,814 That wasn't magic. I was praying. 13 00:00:45,905 --> 00:00:47,896 Two, please. 14 00:00:50,985 --> 00:00:52,055 Five. 15 00:00:52,145 --> 00:00:55,900 An, I keep telling you, four's the max, and only if you have an ace. 16 00:00:56,865 --> 00:00:59,220 - OK, four. - Let's see the ace. 17 00:01:00,225 --> 00:01:02,341 Three. 18 00:01:02,425 --> 00:01:05,941 What a stupid game. All these rules just to win little plastic discs. 19 00:01:06,025 --> 00:01:09,097 Chips. They're called chips. They represent money... 20 00:01:09,345 --> 00:01:14,545 ...since none of us has any money. But that'll change once my merchandise hits the street. 21 00:01:15,185 --> 00:01:18,257 Mm! What ya got in the boxes? Drugs? 22 00:01:18,345 --> 00:01:21,781 - It's not drugs, is it, Xander? - Not drugs. 23 00:01:22,665 --> 00:01:29,503 You are looking at the new local distributor for Boost bars. 24 00:01:29,585 --> 00:01:32,577 "The natural food bar that provides a nutritional boost... 25 00:01:32,665 --> 00:01:35,020 ...for active, health-conscious people." 26 00:01:35,105 --> 00:01:37,096 - Want one? - No. Thanks. 27 00:01:37,185 --> 00:01:42,658 Those things usually taste kinda tasteless, and then leave a bad after-tastelessness. 28 00:01:43,305 --> 00:01:46,297 Don't let the healthy scare ya. Check out the ingredients. 29 00:01:46,385 --> 00:01:48,501 See? Loaded with fatty goodness. 30 00:01:48,585 --> 00:01:51,703 Come on, somebody bet already. I got three K cards. 31 00:01:55,265 --> 00:01:59,099 Wish that Buff could've made it. This three-hand poker is not quite the game. 32 00:01:59,185 --> 00:02:02,701 Must be with Riley. You know how it is with a spanking-new boyfriend. 33 00:02:02,865 --> 00:02:05,175 Yes, we've enjoyed spanking. 34 00:02:07,785 --> 00:02:10,379 Well, the thing is... 35 00:02:10,745 --> 00:02:15,421 ...I think Riley is... OK, in an oafish kind of way, but... 36 00:02:16,265 --> 00:02:20,418 ...am I the only one with a question mark over his head about this Initiative thing? 37 00:02:20,665 --> 00:02:23,544 Well, they do seem to fall in the good-guy camp. 38 00:02:23,625 --> 00:02:26,139 I mean, they are anti-demon. 39 00:02:27,425 --> 00:02:31,100 - Probably pro ex-demon. - Maybe. 40 00:02:31,185 --> 00:02:33,574 - I choose to feel threatened. - And why not? 41 00:02:33,665 --> 00:02:38,375 There's still heaps we don't know about these commandos. What exactly are they up to? 42 00:03:01,265 --> 00:03:02,255 Riley! 43 00:03:07,065 --> 00:03:09,705 It took the patrol team 42 minutes to track you... 44 00:03:09,945 --> 00:03:12,459 ...and you neutralised them in 28 seconds. 45 00:03:13,625 --> 00:03:15,582 I was just lucky. 46 00:03:16,585 --> 00:03:20,135 I see. Well, still very impressive. 47 00:03:25,785 --> 00:03:29,415 I was just being modest with the whole "lucky" thing. You got that, right? 48 00:03:29,505 --> 00:03:31,496 I got it. 49 00:03:31,585 --> 00:03:33,781 Awesome, Buffy. 50 00:03:36,225 --> 00:03:39,900 See? You're a hit. Everybody loves you. 51 00:04:42,585 --> 00:04:45,737 Then Professor Walsh said I was as amazing as Riley had said. 52 00:04:45,825 --> 00:04:49,022 Later, he said she couldn't stop talking about a move I made... 53 00:04:49,105 --> 00:04:51,938 ...where I used a commando as a shield to block a Taser blast. 54 00:04:52,025 --> 00:04:56,462 It was, like, 12,000 volts. It took the guy almost two hours to recover. 55 00:04:57,025 --> 00:04:59,858 - Hm! - How was your night? 56 00:05:00,945 --> 00:05:04,176 Like a normal person's. Light on the action-packed. 57 00:05:04,265 --> 00:05:08,782 Hope tonight's not too much of a letdown for ya, excitement-wise. 58 00:05:09,945 --> 00:05:12,414 You do remember about tonight, right? 59 00:05:12,505 --> 00:05:15,145 Bronze. The gang. Are you kidding? 60 00:05:15,225 --> 00:05:17,978 I wouldn't be anywhere else. I miss you guys. 61 00:05:18,865 --> 00:05:21,095 We haven't spent much time together lately. 62 00:05:21,305 --> 00:05:24,661 You've been busy. Fighting armies and stuff. 63 00:05:24,745 --> 00:05:28,261 Not to mention other distractions of a more romantic... 64 00:05:28,705 --> 00:05:30,855 Riley just walked in. 65 00:05:35,025 --> 00:05:37,016 Do ya wanna let him know you're here? 66 00:05:37,345 --> 00:05:42,101 No. Just enjoying a good stare. Tell me about your night. 67 00:05:42,585 --> 00:05:46,340 Well, spent most of it at Xander's teaching Anya to play poker. 68 00:05:46,625 --> 00:05:51,654 - That sounds like fun. - Except the Anya part and the poker part. 69 00:05:51,985 --> 00:05:54,864 Will, I think you'd better get used to... A Twinkie?! 70 00:05:55,105 --> 00:05:59,019 That's his lunch? Oh, he is so gonna be punished. 71 00:05:59,385 --> 00:06:02,582 - Everyone's gettin' spanked but me. - What? 72 00:06:03,305 --> 00:06:05,660 Nothing. 73 00:06:17,185 --> 00:06:20,940 Hey! Wipe your feet when you enter a person's home. 74 00:06:21,265 --> 00:06:23,620 Oh, yes. Careless of me. 75 00:06:24,345 --> 00:06:27,576 Tracking mud all over your, um... mud. 76 00:06:28,265 --> 00:06:30,063 I admit... 77 00:06:30,145 --> 00:06:32,136 ...it's a bit of a fixer-upper. 78 00:06:33,465 --> 00:06:35,979 Needs a woman's touch. 79 00:06:36,065 --> 00:06:38,625 Care to have a crack at it? 80 00:06:38,705 --> 00:06:44,383 While I'd love to go on trading jabs with you, Spike, perhaps I'll come to the point. 81 00:06:44,465 --> 00:06:46,502 Much as it pains me to say it, um... 82 00:06:46,585 --> 00:06:51,819 ...I owe you a debt of gratitude for the help you provided me in my... metamorphosis. 83 00:06:51,905 --> 00:06:55,785 Stuff the gratitude. You owe me more than that, mate. 84 00:06:55,865 --> 00:06:58,823 There's, um, 300 there. Count it if you... 85 00:06:59,345 --> 00:07:01,336 - ..like. - I'll do that. 86 00:07:09,625 --> 00:07:10,945 Um... 87 00:07:11,025 --> 00:07:14,575 ...thinking about your affliction and, er... 88 00:07:15,345 --> 00:07:18,542 ...new-found discovery that you can fight only demons... 89 00:07:18,625 --> 00:07:20,616 ...it occurs to me that... 90 00:07:20,785 --> 00:07:24,983 I realise this is completely against your nature, but... 91 00:07:25,065 --> 00:07:28,023 ...has it occurred to you there may be a higher purpose? 92 00:07:28,105 --> 00:07:31,860 You made me lose count. What are you still doing here? 93 00:07:31,985 --> 00:07:34,898 - Talking to myself, apparently. - Well, piss off, then. 94 00:07:34,985 --> 00:07:38,421 This bit of business wraps up any I got with you and your slayerettes. 95 00:07:38,505 --> 00:07:41,065 From now on, I want nothing to do with the lot of you. 96 00:07:41,145 --> 00:07:44,820 Your choosing to remain in Sunnydale might make that a little difficult. 97 00:07:44,905 --> 00:07:47,943 Well, you and yours'll just have to show a little restraint. 98 00:07:48,025 --> 00:07:49,220 Now get out. 99 00:07:53,985 --> 00:07:57,899 And I don't want you crawling back here knocking on my door pleading for help... 100 00:07:57,985 --> 00:08:01,944 ...the second Teen Witch's magic goes all wonky or little Xander cuts a new tooth. 101 00:08:02,025 --> 00:08:04,619 We're through. Got it? 102 00:08:09,065 --> 00:08:11,261 Honeymoon is over. 103 00:08:17,025 --> 00:08:19,585 We don't have to do this. 104 00:08:19,665 --> 00:08:21,622 I know. 105 00:08:22,665 --> 00:08:24,656 I mean, if you'd rather wait. 106 00:08:25,625 --> 00:08:29,300 I'm ready. I want to. 107 00:08:40,265 --> 00:08:44,941 (computer) New retinal scan recorded: Summers, Buffy. 108 00:09:07,985 --> 00:09:09,419 My God! 109 00:09:17,945 --> 00:09:20,141 You said it was big. 110 00:09:21,625 --> 00:09:24,504 You told me, but you never said it was huge. 111 00:09:25,185 --> 00:09:27,176 I don't like to brag. 112 00:09:28,865 --> 00:09:32,381 I had no idea. This is incredible. 113 00:09:32,745 --> 00:09:36,022 But not that I thought it was some fly-by-night operation. 114 00:09:36,105 --> 00:09:41,384 Unless it is. I mean, can you guys fly? At night. With those jet-pack things? 115 00:09:41,465 --> 00:09:43,900 I can't really talk about it. 116 00:09:43,985 --> 00:09:46,181 This is unreal. 117 00:09:47,985 --> 00:09:50,135 So, you like our little operation? 118 00:09:50,865 --> 00:09:54,859 Yeah. Yes. It's very... clean. 119 00:09:55,225 --> 00:09:57,102 Your visitor's pass. 120 00:09:57,625 --> 00:10:00,936 And I've assembled some reading material to bring you up to speed. 121 00:10:01,025 --> 00:10:04,541 Oh. And I thought I was never gonna get homework from you again. 122 00:10:04,625 --> 00:10:08,744 You can't take that home. That's classified material. Highly sensitive. 123 00:10:08,825 --> 00:10:13,058 When you're through reading those pages you'll have to eat them. 124 00:10:13,145 --> 00:10:16,820 - She's joking. - Don't worry, it doesn't happen very often. 125 00:10:16,905 --> 00:10:18,896 Shall we? 126 00:10:22,745 --> 00:10:26,704 Much of our hands-on research with the HSTs is performed here. 127 00:10:26,785 --> 00:10:28,776 We call this "The Pit". 128 00:10:30,105 --> 00:10:31,743 And what do you call those? 129 00:10:31,825 --> 00:10:34,385 (Riley) Tough. It took eight of us to bring 'em down. 130 00:10:34,465 --> 00:10:37,344 They'll be under control soon. Doctor Angleman! 131 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:43,656 Head of our science team. A leader in the field of xenomorphic behaviour modification. 132 00:10:43,745 --> 00:10:45,144 Behaviour modification? 133 00:10:45,425 --> 00:10:48,577 We've made advances in reconditioning the subterrestrials. 134 00:10:48,665 --> 00:10:51,418 Bringing them to a point where they don't pose a threat. 135 00:10:51,505 --> 00:10:53,655 So I've seen. 136 00:10:54,585 --> 00:10:56,576 On the Discovery Channel. 137 00:10:56,665 --> 00:11:00,420 With gorillas and sharks. They made them all nice. You haven't seen it? 138 00:11:03,945 --> 00:11:05,504 What's over there? 139 00:11:12,945 --> 00:11:15,095 The armoury. 140 00:11:15,185 --> 00:11:18,064 You'll have to be cleared for use on each of these weapons. 141 00:11:18,145 --> 00:11:23,140 The more advanced arsenal is complicated, but I'm certain, in time, you'll pick that up. 142 00:11:23,225 --> 00:11:26,024 - Don't pick that up. - What is it? 143 00:11:26,105 --> 00:11:30,497 - About $20,000. - It's a prototype for a com-cam. 144 00:11:31,745 --> 00:11:36,501 Communications camera. Gives us a direct link to Control when we're out in the field. 145 00:11:36,585 --> 00:11:41,785 Also monitors the heart rate of the wearer. A good tool for research in stress in combat. 146 00:11:41,865 --> 00:11:45,142 If you'll follow me, I'll show you the HST containment area. 147 00:11:45,905 --> 00:11:46,736 (mouths) 148 00:11:51,305 --> 00:11:53,535 We have a few more things to give you. 149 00:11:54,225 --> 00:11:56,819 - What's in there? - Research area. 150 00:11:57,225 --> 00:11:59,375 Very restricted for security reasons. 151 00:12:00,185 --> 00:12:03,064 Here is your security card and your pager. 152 00:12:03,945 --> 00:12:07,142 - Been thinking about gettin' one. - We alone have the number... 153 00:12:07,225 --> 00:12:10,138 - ..and it stays that way. - Right. 154 00:12:10,225 --> 00:12:14,344 Lose either one of them, there's hell to pay. And down here we mean that literally. 155 00:12:14,425 --> 00:12:16,302 Again, welcome to the team. 156 00:12:23,385 --> 00:12:28,221 Wow. I've been trying to find a doll's-eye crystal my entire life. 157 00:12:28,905 --> 00:12:32,102 Well, since June, anyway. Where'd you get it? 158 00:12:32,665 --> 00:12:35,225 It was my grandma's, I think. 159 00:12:35,305 --> 00:12:37,535 I found it a long time ago in my attic. 160 00:12:39,345 --> 00:12:41,018 I want you to have it. 161 00:12:41,585 --> 00:12:43,542 Oh, no, Tara. 162 00:12:44,065 --> 00:12:49,094 That's really sweet, but I can't. It's like a family heirloom. 163 00:12:49,625 --> 00:12:53,095 I just wouldn't feel comfortable. 164 00:12:53,185 --> 00:12:57,782 But if you wanted to try out some spells with it sometime, I wouldn't say no. 165 00:12:59,345 --> 00:13:03,134 Maybe tonight? If you're not doing something, you could come over... 166 00:13:03,225 --> 00:13:05,614 ...and we could do something. 167 00:13:07,665 --> 00:13:14,583 Tonight. That sounds really nice, but tonight, I already have plans with people. Other. 168 00:13:14,905 --> 00:13:16,896 Oh. 169 00:13:19,385 --> 00:13:22,138 That's OK. Another time. 170 00:13:22,225 --> 00:13:24,341 Absolutely. 171 00:13:24,425 --> 00:13:29,977 It's just tonight, it's kind of a specific crowd. You might feel out of place. 172 00:13:32,025 --> 00:13:34,414 I'd better get to class. 173 00:13:35,185 --> 00:13:37,904 Well, I'll see ya later. OK? 174 00:14:03,945 --> 00:14:06,141 (water running) 175 00:14:10,385 --> 00:14:13,696 - How did the tour go? - I'm not sure. She's unpredictable. 176 00:14:13,785 --> 00:14:16,618 - She's an unnecessary risk. - Possibly. 177 00:14:17,745 --> 00:14:20,214 - How's our baby doing today? - Adjusting nicely. 178 00:14:20,305 --> 00:14:25,505 - Reflexes, motor functions. All off the charts. - That's what I like to hear. 179 00:14:27,345 --> 00:14:30,178 Almost time to wake up, Adam... 180 00:14:30,865 --> 00:14:33,903 ...and take your first look at the world. 181 00:14:34,385 --> 00:14:37,264 I know you're gonna make me proud. 182 00:14:49,785 --> 00:14:53,301 Xander? You haven't been paying any attention to me tonight. 183 00:14:53,465 --> 00:14:57,095 Just peddling those processed-food bricks. I don't know why. 184 00:14:58,585 --> 00:15:01,338 Well, let me put it in a way you'll understand. 185 00:15:01,425 --> 00:15:03,621 Sell bars. Make money. 186 00:15:03,705 --> 00:15:06,936 Take Anya nice places. Buy pretty things. 187 00:15:07,945 --> 00:15:10,300 It does make sense. 188 00:15:10,545 --> 00:15:12,661 All right, I support you. Go sell more. 189 00:15:13,225 --> 00:15:17,298 Well, this was the only one I had on me. Besides, it's late. Maybe we should go. 190 00:15:17,385 --> 00:15:20,741 Go? You can't go. Buffy hasn't gotten here yet. 191 00:15:20,825 --> 00:15:22,941 Let's face it. She's almost an hour late. 192 00:15:23,025 --> 00:15:25,778 She's living the life of Riley. I doubt she's coming. 193 00:15:25,865 --> 00:15:31,178 She is! She said she was looking forward to spending quality time with just us. 194 00:15:32,585 --> 00:15:34,974 See? Here she comes. 195 00:15:36,225 --> 00:15:39,456 With Riley... and some other guys. 196 00:15:40,185 --> 00:15:45,783 - Hi, all. Sorry about the late-itude. - Late? Really? Huh! Hadn't noticed. 197 00:15:46,505 --> 00:15:52,535 - Hope you don't mind us tagging along. - No, no, of course not. The more the... more. 198 00:15:53,105 --> 00:15:56,735 This is Graham, this is Forrest, that's Kevin, and that's Jay in the back. 199 00:15:56,825 --> 00:15:59,578 - We'll grab some drinks. Want anything? - Coke, please. 200 00:15:59,705 --> 00:16:00,661 I'm good. 201 00:16:02,025 --> 00:16:03,060 No. 202 00:16:04,905 --> 00:16:09,138 - We're going away. To dance. Over there. - We are? 203 00:16:12,745 --> 00:16:14,861 Anya seems a bit on edge. 204 00:16:14,945 --> 00:16:17,380 She's a little antsy around commando types. 205 00:16:17,785 --> 00:16:19,822 - Ex-demon issues. - Oh. 206 00:16:20,665 --> 00:16:22,497 I didn't think that you would mind. 207 00:16:22,585 --> 00:16:25,338 Riley and the guys threw a celebration in my honour... 208 00:16:25,425 --> 00:16:28,099 ...and it made it, like, impossible to not invite them. 209 00:16:28,185 --> 00:16:31,177 Oh. That's neat about the celebrating. 210 00:16:31,265 --> 00:16:35,941 I just thought this was supposed to be, you know, us. 211 00:16:36,025 --> 00:16:38,175 Just the Scooby Corps, you know. 212 00:16:38,265 --> 00:16:42,702 I mean, I could have invited somebody else if I knew it was an open free-for-all. 213 00:16:42,945 --> 00:16:46,620 I'm sorry. I had no idea. My total bad. 214 00:16:47,265 --> 00:16:50,735 - So, who did you wanna invite? - What? 215 00:16:50,825 --> 00:16:54,341 - You said you wanted to invite someone. - No, not... No one. 216 00:16:54,425 --> 00:16:58,339 I mean, I meant a hypothetical someone, which is to say no one. 217 00:16:58,425 --> 00:17:02,896 - What are we celebrating? - I'm in. The Initiative. 218 00:17:02,985 --> 00:17:06,137 Prof Walsh gave me the grand tour, and I mean grand as in Canyon. 219 00:17:06,225 --> 00:17:09,741 - You'd never believe the size of it. - That's really... 220 00:17:09,825 --> 00:17:12,465 Again, I say "neat". 221 00:17:12,545 --> 00:17:16,175 So, what do you mean, exactly? You've joined them? 222 00:17:16,505 --> 00:17:18,894 No. Not exactly. 223 00:17:18,985 --> 00:17:22,455 It means that when I patrol, I'll have a heavily armed team as backup. 224 00:17:22,545 --> 00:17:26,300 Plus, boyfriend going to work with me. Big extra perk. 225 00:17:27,945 --> 00:17:31,142 Buffy, do you really think this is a good idea? 226 00:17:31,705 --> 00:17:34,936 I mean, don't you think you're rushing things a little? 227 00:17:36,585 --> 00:17:40,943 - I thought you liked Riley. - Not with Riley. With the Initiative. 228 00:17:41,025 --> 00:17:44,575 I mean, there's a bunch of stuff about them we still don't know. 229 00:17:44,665 --> 00:17:47,225 I know that. Like what? 230 00:17:47,705 --> 00:17:50,265 Well, what's their ultimate agenda? 231 00:17:50,345 --> 00:17:54,384 I mean, OK, yeah, they neuter vampires and demons. But then what? 232 00:17:54,465 --> 00:17:56,615 Will they reintegrate them into society? 233 00:17:56,705 --> 00:17:59,015 Get them jobs as bag boys at Wal-Mart? 234 00:18:01,065 --> 00:18:02,783 Does Wal-Mart have bag boys? 235 00:18:02,865 --> 00:18:07,143 Plus, don't forget that 314 thing that Ethan told Giles about. 236 00:18:07,225 --> 00:18:12,015 Well, a man that worships chaos and tries to kill you is a man you can trust. 237 00:18:12,105 --> 00:18:16,895 Bad info or not, certain questions should be asked before you go off and enlist. 238 00:18:16,985 --> 00:18:19,101 (Pager) 239 00:18:20,105 --> 00:18:23,223 - (more pagers) - That's us. Let's go. 240 00:18:23,985 --> 00:18:28,695 - When did you get a pager? What's going...? - That's our cue. Mother wants us. 241 00:18:28,785 --> 00:18:31,459 - Will. - I know. Talk later. 242 00:18:33,665 --> 00:18:35,975 (Buffy) So what's the big emergency? 243 00:18:36,305 --> 00:18:39,423 This is your objective: Sub-T 67119. 244 00:18:39,505 --> 00:18:41,542 Demon class: Polgara species. 245 00:18:41,625 --> 00:18:44,219 Though visual confirmation has not been made... 246 00:18:44,305 --> 00:18:49,141 ...we're confident of its approximate position as it leaves behind a distinct protein marker. 247 00:18:49,225 --> 00:18:52,183 Dr Angleman will brief you on its defences. 248 00:18:52,265 --> 00:18:54,256 When threatened... 249 00:18:54,345 --> 00:18:57,781 ...bone skewers jut from the creature's forearms during battle. 250 00:18:57,865 --> 00:19:02,894 It's imperative when ensnaring it not to damage its arms. 251 00:19:02,985 --> 00:19:05,056 That's all you really need to know. 252 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:07,022 Question. 253 00:19:07,865 --> 00:19:09,856 Buffy? 254 00:19:10,145 --> 00:19:12,978 Why exactly can't we damage this poker thing's arms? 255 00:19:13,065 --> 00:19:15,181 I mean, not that I want to, it's just... 256 00:19:15,265 --> 00:19:21,261 ...in my experience when fighting, body parts get damaged, and... better its bits than mine. 257 00:19:21,345 --> 00:19:23,143 Or... ours. 258 00:19:23,225 --> 00:19:27,105 We wish to study the physiology of every subterrestrial's natural defences. 259 00:19:27,185 --> 00:19:29,859 Part of the research we do here. 260 00:19:29,945 --> 00:19:31,174 Yes? 261 00:19:31,665 --> 00:19:34,225 - What do they want? - Want? 262 00:19:34,305 --> 00:19:39,618 Why are they here? Sacrifices, treasure, or they just get rampagey? 263 00:19:40,265 --> 00:19:45,339 - I find it's easier to predict their responses... - They're not sentient. Just destructive. 264 00:19:45,425 --> 00:19:50,545 They do have keen eyesight, however. You might wanna be suited up for this. 265 00:19:51,225 --> 00:19:53,296 Oh. You mean the camo and stuff? 266 00:19:53,385 --> 00:19:56,855 I thought about it, but, I mean, it's gonna look all Private Benjamin. 267 00:19:56,945 --> 00:20:00,381 Don't worry, I've patrolled in this halter many times. 268 00:20:00,665 --> 00:20:04,181 Let's give our attention to Dr Angleman and save questions till the end. 269 00:20:04,265 --> 00:20:06,620 - Actually, I'm finished. - Oh. 270 00:20:06,705 --> 00:20:09,902 Oh, well, Agent Finn, deploy the teams. 271 00:20:10,585 --> 00:20:13,941 OK, listen up. We'll be going in a four-squad setup. 272 00:20:14,025 --> 00:20:17,620 Team leaders Gates, Taggart and Stavros. Alpha team, you're with me. 273 00:20:17,705 --> 00:20:20,458 Report to TLs for assignments and weapon requisitions. 274 00:20:20,545 --> 00:20:25,904 Reminder: this is a zap 'n' trap, people. Capture, not a kill. Any questions? 275 00:20:27,465 --> 00:20:28,375 Buffy. 276 00:20:30,585 --> 00:20:32,178 Willow! 277 00:20:32,265 --> 00:20:36,099 A funny thing happened with my prior social engagement. 278 00:20:36,185 --> 00:20:38,540 Pretty much ended when a friend of mine... 279 00:20:38,625 --> 00:20:42,664 ...went off to do something with another crowd she hangs outwith. 280 00:20:43,545 --> 00:20:46,014 Irony is kind of ironic that way. 281 00:20:46,465 --> 00:20:50,823 Anyway, I know it's late, but I thought maybe... 282 00:20:50,905 --> 00:20:55,024 I mean, if you still wanted to... do something? 283 00:21:04,985 --> 00:21:08,023 - So I guess she hates me now. - What? 284 00:21:08,105 --> 00:21:13,020 Professor Walsh. Questions. An Initiative faux pas, yes? 285 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:17,064 It's... a little unusual. She's just not used to it. 286 00:21:17,145 --> 00:21:20,183 You barely ever opened your mouth in her classroom. 287 00:21:20,265 --> 00:21:23,895 But I know she likes you. In fact, she liked you before I did. 288 00:21:23,985 --> 00:21:26,704 - Really? - Told me so herself. 289 00:21:28,345 --> 00:21:31,815 - Maybe I should get her a present... - Can we talk about this later? 290 00:21:31,905 --> 00:21:34,340 There's a dangerous hostile out here and... 291 00:21:34,425 --> 00:21:38,214 ...since I don't have your reflexes, I kinda need to focus. 292 00:21:38,305 --> 00:21:40,455 Right. Right. 293 00:21:43,745 --> 00:21:47,739 What do you mean, she liked me before you did? You didn't like me? 294 00:21:50,185 --> 00:21:54,816 - It just isn't right. - He made you team leader, didn't he? 295 00:21:54,905 --> 00:21:59,900 That's not the point. I've always been Riley's second in command. Instead he picks a girl. 296 00:21:59,985 --> 00:22:01,623 - His girl. - Whatever! 297 00:22:01,705 --> 00:22:04,458 Three guesses on what that boy's thinkin' with. 298 00:22:04,545 --> 00:22:07,503 Maybe he just wanted to let you get out from under his shadow. 299 00:22:07,585 --> 00:22:10,464 Hey! I'm not under anybody's shadow. 300 00:22:10,545 --> 00:22:15,096 It was a joke, man. Don't get your panties in a bunch. I'm just sayin'... 301 00:22:15,185 --> 00:22:17,256 - Hang on. Got somethin'. - Target? 302 00:22:17,465 --> 00:22:19,502 Negative. 303 00:22:20,265 --> 00:22:24,179 - Hello, Hostile 17. - You two, standard flanking. Go! 304 00:22:44,945 --> 00:22:49,576 Alert Control and Alpha team. We've tagged Hostile 17 with a tracer and we're in pursuit. 305 00:22:49,905 --> 00:22:51,737 (mobile phone) 306 00:22:55,385 --> 00:22:57,262 Sir. 307 00:22:57,345 --> 00:23:00,781 Graham's on the talkie for you. Reception's not too good. 308 00:23:01,105 --> 00:23:05,815 - This is Alpha team, go ahead. - (static) 309 00:23:06,985 --> 00:23:08,896 Say again. You're breakin' up. 310 00:23:08,985 --> 00:23:10,214 Riley! 311 00:24:44,945 --> 00:24:46,743 So... 312 00:24:46,825 --> 00:24:48,816 ...what do you wanna do now? 313 00:25:19,785 --> 00:25:23,141 I don't know how many more ways I can say "I'm not interested". 314 00:25:23,225 --> 00:25:29,221 (Xander) Check these flavours. Cherry Berry. Maple Walnut. Almond Liquorice. 315 00:25:29,305 --> 00:25:30,375 Eugh! 316 00:25:30,465 --> 00:25:33,696 Anya, we don't say "Eugh!" in front of potential customers. 317 00:25:33,785 --> 00:25:38,621 Just skip this part and say you want money to buy me pretty things. He'll understand. 318 00:25:38,705 --> 00:25:42,061 Very well. Um... Maple Walnut. 319 00:25:42,145 --> 00:25:44,534 An excellent choice. 320 00:25:54,385 --> 00:25:58,822 - Please leave my home now. - It's the, uh, the gritty texture, isn't it? 321 00:25:58,905 --> 00:26:01,897 Maybe you're more of a Cherry Berry fellow. 322 00:26:02,305 --> 00:26:04,296 (knocking) 323 00:26:08,025 --> 00:26:10,778 - Close the door! - (Xander) Spike? 324 00:26:10,865 --> 00:26:13,175 You may wanna give up these morning jogs. 325 00:26:13,265 --> 00:26:17,259 Soldiers are out. I've been tryin' to keep 'em off my scent, run 'em in circles. 326 00:26:17,345 --> 00:26:19,734 But they keep comin'. 327 00:26:20,345 --> 00:26:26,057 And how is this our concern? You expressed the wish to have nothing more to do with us. 328 00:26:26,145 --> 00:26:28,136 - (Xander) Spike said that? - Mm. 329 00:26:29,225 --> 00:26:32,024 - That hurts. - All right. Whaddaya want me to say? 330 00:26:32,105 --> 00:26:34,540 I need help. And no cheek from you. 331 00:26:36,025 --> 00:26:40,496 Look! The buggers shot me... in the back. 332 00:26:41,065 --> 00:26:43,739 Remind me. Why should I help you? 333 00:26:44,385 --> 00:26:48,299 Because you do that. You're the goody-good guys. 334 00:26:48,385 --> 00:26:50,581 You're the bloody freaking cavalry. 335 00:26:50,705 --> 00:26:55,097 No, you can come up with a better answer than that. Why should I help you? 336 00:26:56,065 --> 00:26:58,375 Oh! Because I helped you. 337 00:26:58,465 --> 00:27:01,423 When you turned into that Fyarl demon, I helped you, didn't I? 338 00:27:01,505 --> 00:27:04,065 And that was out of the, um, evilness of your heart? 339 00:27:04,145 --> 00:27:06,534 Oh, hell, no. I made you pay me... 340 00:27:09,945 --> 00:27:12,255 You right bastard. 341 00:27:16,545 --> 00:27:19,822 That's all that's left. I spent the rest on blood and smokes... 342 00:27:19,905 --> 00:27:21,896 ...which I'll never see again. 343 00:27:22,825 --> 00:27:28,343 Ah, come on! Circle the wagons. Tend to the wounded here. No time for layabouts. 344 00:27:35,825 --> 00:27:37,145 Hey. 345 00:27:37,705 --> 00:27:41,699 What's the matter? Weren't expecting to see me? 346 00:27:43,425 --> 00:27:45,735 I never know what to expect. 347 00:27:50,985 --> 00:27:52,976 (bleeping) 348 00:27:57,345 --> 00:27:59,336 Your robot bird sounds hungry. 349 00:28:00,425 --> 00:28:04,134 - It's just a reminder to take my vitamins. - You're kidding. 350 00:28:13,665 --> 00:28:15,576 I'm sorry. 351 00:28:15,665 --> 00:28:18,225 Quite the regimental soldier. 352 00:28:18,305 --> 00:28:21,058 - I am how they trained me. - They? 353 00:28:21,745 --> 00:28:24,339 - Who they? - You know, the government. 354 00:28:24,425 --> 00:28:27,338 Plucked me out of special op training for this. 355 00:28:28,425 --> 00:28:31,656 - What did they tell you it was for? - Didn't. 356 00:28:31,745 --> 00:28:35,659 In the military you learn to follow orders, not ask questions. 357 00:28:35,745 --> 00:28:37,702 I don't understand. 358 00:28:37,785 --> 00:28:42,734 Aren't you curious about all the science and research stuff they're doing? 359 00:28:43,185 --> 00:28:47,577 I know all I need to know. We're doing good here. Protecting the public. 360 00:28:47,665 --> 00:28:50,384 Removing the subterrestrial threat. 361 00:28:50,465 --> 00:28:52,854 It's work worth doing. 362 00:28:56,625 --> 00:28:58,821 What's 314? 363 00:28:59,945 --> 00:29:01,060 (Phone) 364 00:29:04,865 --> 00:29:07,903 - Riley. - (Walsh) We have a situation. You're needed. 365 00:29:07,985 --> 00:29:10,340 - On my way. - What is it? 366 00:29:11,025 --> 00:29:13,016 Don't know. 367 00:29:15,065 --> 00:29:18,854 You're really not one for asking questions, are you? 368 00:29:19,505 --> 00:29:22,384 I'll leave that to you. 369 00:29:39,545 --> 00:29:41,536 Lose your way, Agent? 370 00:29:42,265 --> 00:29:43,539 No, ma'am. 371 00:29:43,625 --> 00:29:48,301 I've instructed Beta team to suspend pursuit of Hostile 17 until your arrival. 372 00:29:48,385 --> 00:29:51,059 I didn't want slip-ups, that's why you're in charge. 373 00:29:51,145 --> 00:29:54,342 You'll rendezvous with them at these coordinates. 374 00:29:55,785 --> 00:29:56,661 Riley. 375 00:29:58,665 --> 00:30:00,463 Make me proud. 376 00:30:01,265 --> 00:30:03,256 Yes, ma'am. 377 00:30:06,745 --> 00:30:08,736 (whirring) 378 00:30:11,225 --> 00:30:13,216 I think we've got a situation. 379 00:30:13,785 --> 00:30:15,822 The Slayer? 380 00:30:15,905 --> 00:30:18,863 - She's becoming a liability. - We knew that was a danger. 381 00:30:18,945 --> 00:30:22,256 - Does she know about the project? - She knows it exists. 382 00:30:22,345 --> 00:30:26,703 She already holds too much influence over Riley - over Agent Finn. 383 00:30:26,785 --> 00:30:30,062 - We move to the contingency scenario? - Right away. 384 00:30:30,625 --> 00:30:32,775 That's too bad. 385 00:30:32,865 --> 00:30:35,618 - She could have been a powerful ally. - I know. 386 00:30:35,705 --> 00:30:38,902 - And Finn will take it hard. - That's why sooner is better. 387 00:30:48,145 --> 00:30:50,136 It's better. 388 00:30:51,585 --> 00:30:54,703 Ow! Watch it. That hurts. 389 00:30:54,785 --> 00:30:57,299 It doesn't appear to be a bullet. 390 00:30:57,385 --> 00:31:00,025 It's too deeply embedded for a tranquilliser dart. 391 00:31:00,105 --> 00:31:02,779 Also, not tranquil. 392 00:31:02,865 --> 00:31:05,744 Some sort of... illumination emanating from it. 393 00:31:06,825 --> 00:31:07,656 It's blinking. 394 00:31:07,745 --> 00:31:12,979 I don't care if it's playing "Rock the Casbah" on the bloody jew's-harp. Get it out of me. 395 00:31:13,065 --> 00:31:16,854 Anya, there's a bottle of Cognac in the cupboard by the sink. Can you get it? 396 00:31:16,945 --> 00:31:19,858 - What? Gonna get snockered now? - It's not for me, you prat. 397 00:31:19,945 --> 00:31:23,415 If I'm gonna operate, I need you anaesthetised. This'll take time. 398 00:31:23,505 --> 00:31:26,019 We don't have any. That blinking thing? 399 00:31:26,105 --> 00:31:29,416 My pseudo-soldier memory bank tells me that's a tracer. 400 00:31:29,505 --> 00:31:30,939 - A what? - A what? 401 00:31:31,025 --> 00:31:36,543 It's like a homing beacon. And if commandos are reading the signal, they're comin' home. 402 00:31:37,385 --> 00:31:40,776 Well, we need to buy some time. It's in deep, and I'm no surgeon. 403 00:31:55,345 --> 00:31:57,700 - Oh, hi. - Hey. 404 00:31:59,105 --> 00:32:01,335 Out all night, huh? 405 00:32:01,425 --> 00:32:03,257 You, too. 406 00:32:03,345 --> 00:32:05,336 Yeah. 407 00:32:09,145 --> 00:32:11,785 Sorry about bailing on you guys at the Bronze. 408 00:32:12,025 --> 00:32:14,016 That's OK. I... 409 00:32:14,545 --> 00:32:16,183 Don't worry about it. 410 00:32:16,825 --> 00:32:18,577 - OK. - (Pager) 411 00:32:20,385 --> 00:32:25,778 - They really keep ya hoppin', don't they? - Yeah. I gotta go. I'll see ya? 412 00:32:28,905 --> 00:32:30,896 (Phone) 413 00:32:35,385 --> 00:32:37,979 - Hello? - Willow. You're there at last. 414 00:32:38,065 --> 00:32:40,295 We have a problem. Where's Buffy? 415 00:32:40,505 --> 00:32:45,375 Just left. Beeped away by her new buds. You want me to go after her? 416 00:32:45,465 --> 00:32:47,661 No, no. It's your help I need, actually. 417 00:32:47,825 --> 00:32:49,862 Really? What do you want me to do? 418 00:32:50,105 --> 00:32:54,542 It's a small job. Reconnaissance. Probably a waste of a slayer's abilities... 419 00:32:54,625 --> 00:32:59,062 - ..but my boys are on assignment, so I... - No, it's OK. I'm up for some action. 420 00:32:59,305 --> 00:33:01,501 I doubt you'll get any on this one. 421 00:33:01,585 --> 00:33:05,260 We've a class-three subterrestrial moving through the sewers... 422 00:33:05,345 --> 00:33:08,417 - ..just on the north edge of town. - Class three? 423 00:33:08,505 --> 00:33:12,100 It's a low-level threat. Minimal aggression. Meagre defences. 424 00:33:12,185 --> 00:33:17,055 They barely show up on the scanner, and occasionally turn out to be raccoons. 425 00:33:17,145 --> 00:33:19,785 Wow. You're not crazy about raccoons, huh? 426 00:33:20,065 --> 00:33:22,818 We always take precautions. 427 00:33:23,265 --> 00:33:25,859 All we need you to do is get a visual on this thing. 428 00:33:25,945 --> 00:33:29,222 This will feed me back an image, and I can advise you from there. 429 00:33:29,305 --> 00:33:31,660 I don't wanna put you in unnecessary danger. 430 00:33:31,745 --> 00:33:35,534 Oh. That's OK. Danger's my birthright. Sorry. 431 00:33:35,625 --> 00:33:37,980 Um, Professor Walsh. 432 00:33:38,705 --> 00:33:43,541 There's, um, there's still some stuff about all this that I'm not clear on. 433 00:33:44,585 --> 00:33:47,304 Well, when you get back we can have a talk. 434 00:33:47,385 --> 00:33:49,615 Good. OK. 435 00:33:49,705 --> 00:33:51,981 When I get back. 436 00:33:52,785 --> 00:33:54,776 Am I supposed to salute you? 437 00:33:54,865 --> 00:33:55,855 No. 438 00:33:56,465 --> 00:33:58,456 OK. 439 00:34:05,425 --> 00:34:07,416 (Spike moans drunkenly) 440 00:34:09,505 --> 00:34:15,456 "Tropo, strato, meso, aero, iono, exo..." 441 00:34:16,825 --> 00:34:18,816 So, how does it work? 442 00:34:18,905 --> 00:34:24,696 If she succeeds, her spell will ionise the atmosphere, disrupting the tracer's signal. 443 00:34:24,785 --> 00:34:27,345 - It buys us time. - "Elements are brought to bear." 444 00:34:27,665 --> 00:34:31,454 "Wind, earth and water churned amidst the fire." 445 00:34:31,545 --> 00:34:33,934 "Let the air be burned." 446 00:34:36,705 --> 00:34:39,743 (Willow) Did it work? ls the atmosphere ionised? 447 00:34:41,265 --> 00:34:42,664 I'd venture "Yes". 448 00:34:44,225 --> 00:34:47,422 - What do you mean, "the signal's whacked"? - The blip's a blob. 449 00:34:47,505 --> 00:34:50,896 - There's some interference with the tracer. - Try to lock it down. 450 00:34:50,985 --> 00:34:53,545 - We headed in the right direction? - I think so. 451 00:34:53,625 --> 00:34:56,299 It's gonna put us in populated areas. 452 00:34:56,385 --> 00:35:01,175 OK, then. We change into civvies then move out. Maybe somethin' will turn up. 453 00:35:23,625 --> 00:35:25,741 (snarling) 454 00:35:26,505 --> 00:35:28,542 Professor Walsh, are you getting this? 455 00:35:28,625 --> 00:35:31,265 Possible HST? Make it a definite. 456 00:35:32,625 --> 00:35:34,980 He's brought along a friend. 457 00:35:35,065 --> 00:35:36,135 They seem... 458 00:35:40,225 --> 00:35:41,977 (growling) 459 00:36:10,265 --> 00:36:12,256 (bleeping) 460 00:36:30,305 --> 00:36:32,501 (continuous bleep) 461 00:36:46,425 --> 00:36:50,100 - (beeping) - Talk to me, Forrest. 462 00:36:50,185 --> 00:36:54,338 Signal's somewhere in this neighbourhood. Estimate within a two-block radius. 463 00:36:54,425 --> 00:36:57,224 It feels, and looks, like the spell's wearing off. 464 00:36:57,425 --> 00:37:00,065 - Giles? - I've got it. I've got it! 465 00:37:04,825 --> 00:37:07,294 We wanna keep this hostile contained, so... 466 00:37:07,385 --> 00:37:09,695 Wait. The signal's cleared up. 467 00:37:10,785 --> 00:37:12,856 - There. - Let's go! 468 00:37:13,065 --> 00:37:15,056 Um... Go! 469 00:37:18,265 --> 00:37:19,983 - What? - It's on the move. 470 00:37:20,065 --> 00:37:23,137 - Heading? - Straight at us. 40 metres and closing fast. 471 00:37:23,225 --> 00:37:25,694 - In broad daylight? - Weapons at the ready. 472 00:37:25,785 --> 00:37:28,618 25 metres... 20... 15. 473 00:37:28,705 --> 00:37:31,094 - Where? - To the left. Ten metres... Five... 474 00:37:31,185 --> 00:37:32,664 - Anyone? - I got nothing. 475 00:37:32,745 --> 00:37:35,100 This doesn't make sense. It went right past us. 476 00:37:35,185 --> 00:37:37,222 (beeping) 477 00:37:39,545 --> 00:37:42,014 Flushed. The tracer's been flushed. 478 00:38:27,065 --> 00:38:29,500 Regret to report Hostile 17's still at large. 479 00:38:29,585 --> 00:38:32,782 - I've left Beta team to comb... - Riley, something's happened. 480 00:38:32,865 --> 00:38:35,141 I don't know what to say. 481 00:38:35,225 --> 00:38:38,377 - It's... it's about Buffy. - Buffy? 482 00:38:38,465 --> 00:38:41,503 Two of our hostiles broke free and escaped into the tunnels. 483 00:38:41,585 --> 00:38:44,782 She... went after them on her own. 484 00:38:45,785 --> 00:38:48,504 She's dead, Riley. 485 00:38:48,585 --> 00:38:51,338 - What? - I did everything I could to stop her. 486 00:38:51,425 --> 00:38:55,100 I told her to wait for a backup team. She insisted she didn't need one... 487 00:38:55,185 --> 00:38:58,496 ...she could handle it by herself. I'm so, so sorry. 488 00:38:58,585 --> 00:39:01,225 - I don't understand. - I know what she meant to you. 489 00:39:01,305 --> 00:39:04,218 - How could this happen? - She was a very special girl. 490 00:39:04,305 --> 00:39:09,141 I didn't understand at first, but she had something. 491 00:39:09,385 --> 00:39:15,461 I don't know, maybe I could have stopped her. It's hard not to blame myself. 492 00:39:15,545 --> 00:39:19,778 Professor Walsh? That simple little recon you sent me on? 493 00:39:20,265 --> 00:39:22,176 It wasn't a raccoon. 494 00:39:22,265 --> 00:39:27,544 Tums out I was trapped in the sewers with a faulty weapon and two of your pet demons. 495 00:39:27,625 --> 00:39:30,185 If you think that's enough to kill me... 496 00:39:30,465 --> 00:39:32,900 ...you really don't know what a slayer is. 497 00:39:34,745 --> 00:39:37,259 Trust me when I say you're gonna find out. 498 00:39:54,945 --> 00:39:56,743 Riley! 499 00:39:58,345 --> 00:40:00,905 Agent Finn, I order you to stop! 500 00:40:01,665 --> 00:40:03,656 Agent Finn! 501 00:40:04,425 --> 00:40:06,416 Riley! 502 00:40:07,345 --> 00:40:09,416 It will be dark soon. 503 00:40:09,505 --> 00:40:13,339 - It would be wise for you to leave Sunnydale. - I'm not going anywhere. 504 00:40:13,425 --> 00:40:17,305 Not until those bastards undo whatever they did to me, put me back the way I was. 505 00:40:17,385 --> 00:40:23,381 Sure. Just explain to the nice scientist guys that you miss killing and torturing innocents. 506 00:40:23,465 --> 00:40:25,661 - You think that would work? - Spike... 507 00:40:25,745 --> 00:40:29,101 ...Lord knows why I'm telling you this. It's for your own good. 508 00:40:29,185 --> 00:40:32,541 As long as the Initiative is in operation, it's not safe for you here. 509 00:40:32,625 --> 00:40:34,024 No. 510 00:40:37,865 --> 00:40:40,254 It's not safe for any of us. 511 00:40:48,465 --> 00:40:50,456 So... 512 00:40:51,745 --> 00:40:54,783 All right, fine. 513 00:40:55,865 --> 00:40:58,141 If she wants a fight, we'll give her one. 514 00:40:58,225 --> 00:41:00,501 Won't we, Adam? 515 00:41:00,585 --> 00:41:02,576 I've worked too long... 516 00:41:03,465 --> 00:41:05,342 ...too long... 517 00:41:05,425 --> 00:41:08,941 ...to let some little bitch threaten this project. 518 00:41:09,705 --> 00:41:11,696 Threaten me. 519 00:41:12,985 --> 00:41:16,103 She has no idea who she's dealing with. 520 00:41:18,345 --> 00:41:21,064 Once she's gone, Riley will come around. 521 00:41:21,145 --> 00:41:23,136 He'll understand. 522 00:41:23,985 --> 00:41:26,784 It's for the greater good. 523 00:41:27,225 --> 00:41:29,455 He'll see that. 524 00:41:30,065 --> 00:41:32,056 And if he doesn't... 525 00:41:33,985 --> 00:41:36,420 Well, first things first. 526 00:41:37,385 --> 00:41:39,422 Remove the complication... 527 00:41:40,305 --> 00:41:42,694 ...and when she least expects it... 528 00:41:49,825 --> 00:41:52,214 Adam? 529 00:41:55,945 --> 00:41:57,936 Mommy. 530 00:41:58,025 --> 00:42:01,814 Visiontext Subtitles: Marisa Castle de Joncaire 531 00:42:32,585 --> 00:42:34,496 Urgh! Argh! 532 00:42:39,505 --> 00:42:41,496 ENGLISH SDH