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Buffy Episode 8.2 146. Back to Reality
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They belong to Fox Studios and Joss Whedon. This work is fictional and is only for my and others entertainment. Therefore no infringement is intended. I do not intend to make a profit from this work. However I own all characters that have not previously appeared/been mentioned on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I can do whatever I like with them. Therefore any unauthorised usage of these characters is not permitted.
Giles VO: Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy VO: Tomorrow morning I'm opening the seal.
The Slayers cut their hands.
Buffy VO: From now on, every girl in the world, who might be a slayer, will be a slayer.
The girls gasp as the power flows through them. Willow's hair glows white.
Willow: That was nifty.
Anya is sliced by a Bringer's knife.
Xander: Anya, Anya!
Spike: (amazed) I can feel it Buffy. My soul.
Buffy: I love you.
Spike: No you don't. Now go! I wanna see how it ends.
Spike is burnt to a crisp.
Buffy jumps on the bus and it skids to a halt.
Giles: I don't understand. What did this?
Buffy: Spike.
Dawn: What are we gonna do now?
Buffy: I want everything unpacked before today ends.
We see the sign saying, "Welcome to Lincolnshire".
Giles: Don't worry PC Michaels they're with me.
PC Michaels: Oh right.
Giles: I already have a job and I'm living with an old friend. He's actually a friend from the Watcher's Council.
Buffy: Right?so the job?
Giles: I'll do extra curricular classes for those who want to broaden their horizon a little.
Buffy: You're going to teach them about demons?
Giles: I do intend to pursue those who seem interested in the more colourful aspects of the community. I never asked how you are.
Buffy: Everything's normal again really.
Cut to Giles and Willow.
Giles: The Slayer spell may have helped you a lot, I'm not disputing that. I just don't think you stop being cautious just because you know more about what you're doing. It doesn't change the risk.
Willow: Well, ok, thanks for the advice, but?I'm not gonna use it unless we have to.
Giles: And you're sure you know when you have to, and when it's convenient?
Willow: I am. Really Giles, it's not a problem.
Giles nods.
Giles: All right. Well I hope it stays that way.
Dawn VO: Well it appears Siobhan's actually a Slayer.
Siobhan smiles.
Buffy: So, you're not too freaked huh?
Siobhan: Well?I was at first. But I guess, now that there are all these other Slayers you can do whatever you want really?
Buffy: Not so much.
Siobhan: I guess you didn't really want all this.
Buffy: To begin with?no. But it's my life now. I've experienced what a rogue slayer can do.
Siobhan: Faith?
Buffy: In the end she's-
Siobhan: Just a girl?
Buffy: Yeah. Like you and me.
Buffy lies on her bed clutching Spike's lighter.
START OF EPISODE
ACT I
Camera shows a vampire running in the park in the centre of Darkley. As she runs she looks back in terror and runs even faster. Suddenly she sees a figure in front of her and stops. Her look of terror changes to smugness slowly.
Female Vamp: (smiling) You're no slayer.
Willow: Nope. But in the end, I'm just as bad.
The female vampire's smile wavers as Willow puts her hands together and fire begins to swirl in her hands. The vampire's eyes widen and she turns round to run back only to find Buffy, Faith, Kennedy and Siobhan looking at her.
Buffy: Nowhere left to run.
Female Vamp: You bitch! You've ruined things around he-
She screams as she is engulfed in Willow's fireball. She dusts quickly.
Siobhan: Well, that was rude.
Faith: Too bad we can't beat her up now.
Buffy: Maybe it's just me but I prefer my vamps dusted.
Faith: (whispers to Siobhan) Unless they've got a large forehead or bleached blonde hair.
Siobhan raises her eyebrows and giggles. Buffy gives Faith a wide-eyed look. They all begin walking. Buffy decides to change the subject.
Buffy: Will, that worked great.
Willow: Yeah, we've got a good strategy going.
Buffy: Sure you're doing overdoing it right?
Willow: Buffy I told you?you don't have to keep worrying about me. If I have a problem I'll let you know.
Buffy: I know, I know. Sorry to bug you.
Willow smiles but it wavers a little bit.
Kennedy: You all right sweetie?
Willow: Well mostly, yeah, but I'm been thinking a lot lately.
Faith: That's never good. Didn't do me any favours.
Willow: (smiles weakly) No I mean about our life now. My life now.
Buffy: You're not happy here?
Willow: No, no, it's great here! It's just?well?none of us have a job. I think we need to face reality ? no job equals, no money, equals us on the streets.
Buffy: Yeah well Xander's looking at that construction sight job for the new leisure centre. And I'm sure the rest of us could find a job somewhere?
Siobhan: Oh! They're looking for a new teacher at the school. You could do it Willow.
Willow: Teaching? I'm not sure I-
Buffy: Oh come on Will, you've got all that knowledge in there. I think you should share some of it.
Willow smiles
Willow: You know; I think I'll look into it.
Buffy: (smiling) Great.
Her smile fades.
Buffy: Now we just need another five job vacancies and we're done?
Opening Credits.
Starring:
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR - Buffy Summers
NICHOLAS BRENDAN - Xander Harris
ALYSON HANNIGAN - Willow Rosenberg
MICHELLE TRACHTENBURG - Dawn Summers
IYARI LIMON - Kennedy Elisonne
JEMIMA ROOPER - Siobhan Bligh
TOM LENK - Andrew Wells
ANTHONY STEWART HEAD - Rupert Giles
Special Guest Star:
EMMA CAULFIELD - Anya
Guest Starring:
ELIZA DUSHKU - Faith
DB WOODSIDE - Robin Wood
DEREK DE LINDT - Stephen Carlson
Camera shows Xander, Andrew, Dawn and Kennedy eating breakfast in the kitchen round the table. Xander is reading the paper.
Dawn: So is Willow going to the job interview today?
Kennedy: Yeah, I'm sure she'll make a good impression. One way or another.
Dawn: She's not going to use magic. She wouldn't for something like that. Would she?
Kennedy: Who says I was talking about magic?
Dawn: Oh?ooh?ew?
Kennedy laughs at Dawn's expression.
Dawn: Does everything have to be about innuendo?
Kennedy: Ok I'll cut down. It's just funny seeing your reaction.
Andrew: What can I do?
Kennedy and Dawn turn to Andrew looking confused.
Kennedy: What?
Andrew: What job? You know, everyone's getting one, so maybe I should too.
Dawn: Um?maybe you could?work in a model toy store. I mean you had like the collector's editions.
Andrew: I'm not very good with retail. I mean I was given some tips by-
Andrew looks at Xander.
Andrew: ?a person, but I never really got the hang of it.
Kennedy: Giles might need someone else for his after school thing. I mean he already asked me to help with the physical stuff, but you could help with, uh?
Andrew: Ancient runes?
Kennedy: Um, yeah, sure?
Xander: I hate to burst your bubble Andrew but Giles has got the ancient everything's pretty much covered.
Andrew: Yeah he might need an assistant. Or, or I could help you at your construction site!
Xander: Sorry I've tried introducing my friends to construction work before; it doesn't go well.
Andrew: Well I can't just sit around here doing nothing all day. That's all I've done really since last November. If I had a video camera it would be-
Xander: No more cameras.
Andrew: Ok, there's no need to snap at me.
Xander: (puts magazine down) Andrew. Just-
Xander stops and looks straight forwards. From his perspective, Anya is standing by a chest of draws reading a wedding dress magazine. The others look where he is looking but see nothing. He blinks and the image of Anya is gone.
Dawn: Xander?
Xander: Um?nothing?I think. I'll, um?I need to go?
Xander rushes out into the hallway where he sees bumps into Willow
Xander: Oh?sorry.
Willow: It's ok?but where are you going? You remember you said you'd take me into town for the interview?
Xander: Right?I'll um?get ready.
Willow: Ok?
Xander rushes past her and goes upstairs. Willow looks after him and look puzzled.
Willow: What's up with Xander?
Kennedy: God knows.
Dawn: He just stared into space for a moment and then started acting all weird.
Willow: Hmm?sounds odd. I'll ask him about it on the way there.
Dawn: Oh, right, good luck!
Andrew: Yeah and if there are any other vacancies then tell me, because now I'm the only one without a job except for Buffy.
Willow: Buffy'll be able to find something. But remember Faith and Robin are still looking into jobs.
Andrew: Yeah but Wood's got qualifications and where Faith goes Robin will go too right?
Dawn: I guess?but you're bound to find something sooner or later Andrew.
The doorbell rings
Dawn: Oh that'll be Siobhan.
Andrew: Who?
Kennedy: Oh right, you didn't meet her.
Willow: She's a Slayer.
Andrew: Oh, cool.
Dawn runs to get the door and Xander runs past her. We hear her opening the door and welcoming Siobhan in while Xander walks into the kitchen
Xander: Willow are you coming?
Willow: Yeah I was just-
Xander: I haven't got all day.
Willow: Right?ok is this your time of the month of something Xander?
Xander: I've just got stuff to do ok? (walking away) come out when you're ready.
Willow looks concerned and walks after him as Kennedy and Andrew look confused. Dawn enters with Siobhan as Willow walks out after him and Xander slams the door behind them.
Siobhan: This a bad time?
Dawn: Don't worry, it'll get sorted out soon. So you already know Kennedy.
Kennedy waves. Siobhan smiles.
Dawn: And this is Andrew.
Andrew: (getting up) Hi!
Siobhan smiles more widely.
Siobhan: Hi?
She looks Andrew up and down and Andrew gets a little self conscious as she's doing it.
Andrew: Right so I'll go and sit down now.
He sits down hastily. Siobhan continues to watch him and she goes to sit down next to him
Dawn: Siobhan you wanna go upstairs?
Siobhan: No, it's ok, I'd rather speak to your friends. (turns to face Andrew and looks at him smiling) Get to know them better.
Andrew is obviously rather uncomfortable now and Kennedy only smiles knowingly. Dawn looks rather annoyed that Siobhan would rather speak to Andrew than her.
Dawn: But, but I need to show you something upstairs.
Siobhan: (still staring at Andrew) Can't it wait?
Dawn: No it's um, it's important.
[I]Siobhan breaks her gaze upon Andrew and turns to Dawn.
Siobhan: Oh all right.
Dawn pulls Siobhan into the corridor and up the stairs. Andrew turns to Kennedy.
Andrew: What was that all about?
Kennedy: Oh I uh, have no idea.
Andrew looks confused.
Kennedy: She seems nice huh?
Andrew: Uh, sure.
Kennedy smiles more. Cut to Dawn and Siobhan.
Dawn: Oh my god!
Siobhan: What?
Dawn: You have a crush on Andrew!
Siobhan: Hell yeah!
Dawn: Ok, have you seen him?
Siobhan: Oh?you're just jealous. I bet you fancied him at one point!
Dawn: No way! I mean no offense to him but...just no.
Siobhan: Whatever?how old is he anyway?
Dawn: Too old for you.
Siobhan: Says the girl whose sister dated two century old vampires.
Dawn: Yeah well they were vampires, and you're not my sister so just don't go there.
Siobhan: I might. If I want to. I always get the guy I want.
Dawn: Yeah well he didn't look like he wanted you.
Siobhan: (shocked) What!?
The camera moves away from Dawn and Siobhan, down the stairs and into the kitchen. Kennedy and Andrew are clearing the plates away as Buffy, Faith and Robin enter through the back door.
Buffy: Hey everyone.
Kennedy: Hey Buffy, Faith, Robin. Good training?
Faith: Man this place is great for space. I could get used to kicking some demon ass around here.
Robin: I have to say, you made a great choice coming here Buffy.
Buffy: Nah it was Giles idea really. He thought this was a good place for job opportunities too. Speaking of which, has Willow gone for her interview?
Kennedy: Yeah Xander's giving her a lift there now. He seemed kinda weird this morning though.
Buffy: Weird? How weird?
Andrew: He snapped at me, went really quiet, then snapped at Willow.
Buffy: Well I can see him snapping at you (off Andrew's look) no offence, but Willow? Seems like there could be something more to this.
Kennedy: Like magic?
Buffy: I dunno, I'll ask him later. Right now I've gotta get myself a job. Where's the job vacancy paper?
Kennedy: Uh?
Kennedy indicates a huge pile of paper and magazines of different types.
Buffy: Looks like finding the actual vacancies is gonna be the hard job.
She sits down and starts to sort through them.
Faith: What about you Robin, you got any ideas about jobs?
Robin: Well I was thinking-
The phone rings in the hallway. Andrew automatically goes to answer it.
Andrew: Hello, Summers residence. Oh hi, yeah he's here. Robin it's for you.
Robin looks puzzled and takes the phone from Andrew. He begins talking, although the camera has moved back to the others in the kitchen.
Faith: Hmm wonder what that's all about.
Buffy: Let's hope Robin hasn't been a bad boy now.
Faith: (smiling) You couldn't imagine.
Andrew: I could.
Everyone looks at Andrew.
Andrew: You know?if he'd committed a crime or something?
Faith shakes her head and smiles. Robin appears back in the kitchen looking serious.
Faith: Robin? What's the matter is everything ok?
Robin: It's my dad.
Faith: What about him? Is he?he's ok right?
Robin: Uh, yeah he's fine.
Faith: Oh?then what?
Robin: He's offered me a job.
Faith: That's great! Where?
Robin: Massachusetts?
Everyone stands around looking shocked
Cut to: Xander and Willow in Xander's car. Both of them are silent, although Willow looks uncomfortable with the silence.
Willow: So that job at the construction sight. All settled?
Xander: Yeah.
Willow smiles, but stops when Xander continues to be silent.
Willow: Ok?what is it?
Xander: Nothing.
Willow: Remember the me knowing you for 22 years? That doesn't apply here. Because even I had known you for a day, I could tell that the nothing you're talking about is definitely something.
Xander: (smiles weakly). Look I'm sorry for being cold, but?earlier on, at the breakfast table I thought I saw?
Willow: What? Who?
Xander: Anya.
Willow looks shocked.
Willow: But?wait?are you thinking it could have been The First? Because I really don't want a dose of d?j? vu right now.
Xander: Well that's it ? I don't know what it is, but when I saw her just now it seemed really familiar. Like I'd done it before. I dunno, I just-
Xander looks at Willow and his mouth falls wide open. She has taken Anya's appearance.
Willow (looking like Anya and speaking with Anya's voice): I could check out any magical interferences. Because if it's only affecting you, then?what?
Xander: Will, you're?you're her!
Willow: What? No I'm not. I'm me!
The camera shows Willow from her perspective ? just Willow.
Willow: Xander? Xander! Xander look out!
Xander realises he has not been watching the road. He has verged off into the opposite lane and is heading towards another car. He verges off to the left and the car falls into a ditch.

Buffy Episode 8.2 146. Back to Reality
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They belong to Fox Studios and Joss Whedon. This work is fictional and is only for my and others entertainment. Therefore no infringement is intended. I do not intend to make a profit from this work. However I own all characters that have not previously appeared/been mentioned on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I can do whatever I like with them. Therefore any unauthorised usage of these characters is not permitted.
Giles VO: Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy VO: Tomorrow morning I'm opening the seal.
The Slayers cut their hands.
Buffy VO: From now on, every girl in the world, who might be a slayer, will be a slayer.
The girls gasp as the power flows through them. Willow's hair glows white.
Willow: That was nifty.
Anya is sliced by a Bringer's knife.
Xander: Anya, Anya!
Spike: (amazed) I can feel it Buffy. My soul.
Buffy: I love you.
Spike: No you don't. Now go! I wanna see how it ends.
Spike is burnt to a crisp.
Buffy jumps on the bus and it skids to a halt.
Giles: I don't understand. What did this?
Buffy: Spike.
Dawn: What are we gonna do now?
Buffy: I want everything unpacked before today ends.
We see the sign saying, "Welcome to Lincolnshire".
Giles: Don't worry PC Michaels they're with me.
PC Michaels: Oh right.
Giles: I already have a job and I'm living with an old friend. He's actually a friend from the Watcher's Council.
Buffy: Right?so the job?
Giles: I'll do extra curricular classes for those who want to broaden their horizon a little.
Buffy: You're going to teach them about demons?
Giles: I do intend to pursue those who seem interested in the more colourful aspects of the community. I never asked how you are.
Buffy: Everything's normal again really.
Cut to Giles and Willow.
Giles: The Slayer spell may have helped you a lot, I'm not disputing that. I just don't think you stop being cautious just because you know more about what you're doing. It doesn't change the risk.
Willow: Well, ok, thanks for the advice, but?I'm not gonna use it unless we have to.
Giles: And you're sure you know when you have to, and when it's convenient?
Willow: I am. Really Giles, it's not a problem.
Giles nods.
Giles: All right. Well I hope it stays that way.
Dawn VO: Well it appears Siobhan's actually a Slayer.
Siobhan smiles.
Buffy: So, you're not too freaked huh?
Siobhan: Well?I was at first. But I guess, now that there are all these other Slayers you can do whatever you want really?
Buffy: Not so much.
Siobhan: I guess you didn't really want all this.
Buffy: To begin with?no. But it's my life now. I've experienced what a rogue slayer can do.
Siobhan: Faith?
Buffy: In the end she's-
Siobhan: Just a girl?
Buffy: Yeah. Like you and me.
Buffy lies on her bed clutching Spike's lighter.
START OF EPISODE
ACT I
Camera shows a vampire running in the park in the centre of Darkley. As she runs she looks back in terror and runs even faster. Suddenly she sees a figure in front of her and stops. Her look of terror changes to smugness slowly.
Female Vamp: (smiling) You're no slayer.
Willow: Nope. But in the end, I'm just as bad.
The female vampire's smile wavers as Willow puts her hands together and fire begins to swirl in her hands. The vampire's eyes widen and she turns round to run back only to find Buffy, Faith, Kennedy and Siobhan looking at her.
Buffy: Nowhere left to run.
Female Vamp: You bitch! You've ruined things around he-
She screams as she is engulfed in Willow's fireball. She dusts quickly.
Siobhan: Well, that was rude.
Faith: Too bad we can't beat her up now.
Buffy: Maybe it's just me but I prefer my vamps dusted.
Faith: (whispers to Siobhan) Unless they've got a large forehead or bleached blonde hair.
Siobhan raises her eyebrows and giggles. Buffy gives Faith a wide-eyed look. They all begin walking. Buffy decides to change the subject.
Buffy: Will, that worked great.
Willow: Yeah, we've got a good strategy going.
Buffy: Sure you're doing overdoing it right?
Willow: Buffy I told you?you don't have to keep worrying about me. If I have a problem I'll let you know.
Buffy: I know, I know. Sorry to bug you.
Willow smiles but it wavers a little bit.
Kennedy: You all right sweetie?
Willow: Well mostly, yeah, but I'm been thinking a lot lately.
Faith: That's never good. Didn't do me any favours.
Willow: (smiles weakly) No I mean about our life now. My life now.
Buffy: You're not happy here?
Willow: No, no, it's great here! It's just?well?none of us have a job. I think we need to face reality ? no job equals, no money, equals us on the streets.
Buffy: Yeah well Xander's looking at that construction sight job for the new leisure centre. And I'm sure the rest of us could find a job somewhere?
Siobhan: Oh! They're looking for a new teacher at the school. You could do it Willow.
Willow: Teaching? I'm not sure I-
Buffy: Oh come on Will, you've got all that knowledge in there. I think you should share some of it.
Willow smiles
Willow: You know; I think I'll look into it.
Buffy: (smiling) Great.
Her smile fades.
Buffy: Now we just need another five job vacancies and we're done?
Opening Credits.
Starring:
SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR - Buffy Summers
NICHOLAS BRENDAN - Xander Harris
ALYSON HANNIGAN - Willow Rosenberg
MICHELLE TRACHTENBURG - Dawn Summers
IYARI LIMON - Kennedy Elisonne
JEMIMA ROOPER - Siobhan Bligh
TOM LENK - Andrew Wells
ANTHONY STEWART HEAD - Rupert Giles
Special Guest Star:
EMMA CAULFIELD - Anya
Guest Starring:
ELIZA DUSHKU - Faith
DB WOODSIDE - Robin Wood
DEREK DE LINDT - Stephen Carlson
Camera shows Xander, Andrew, Dawn and Kennedy eating breakfast in the kitchen round the table. Xander is reading the paper.
Dawn: So is Willow going to the job interview today?
Kennedy: Yeah, I'm sure she'll make a good impression. One way or another.
Dawn: She's not going to use magic. She wouldn't for something like that. Would she?
Kennedy: Who says I was talking about magic?
Dawn: Oh?ooh?ew?
Kennedy laughs at Dawn's expression.
Dawn: Does everything have to be about innuendo?
Kennedy: Ok I'll cut down. It's just funny seeing your reaction.
Andrew: What can I do?
Kennedy and Dawn turn to Andrew looking confused.
Kennedy: What?
Andrew: What job? You know, everyone's getting one, so maybe I should too.
Dawn: Um?maybe you could?work in a model toy store. I mean you had like the collector's editions.
Andrew: I'm not very good with retail. I mean I was given some tips by-
Andrew looks at Xander.
Andrew: ?a person, but I never really got the hang of it.
Kennedy: Giles might need someone else for his after school thing. I mean he already asked me to help with the physical stuff, but you could help with, uh?
Andrew: Ancient runes?
Kennedy: Um, yeah, sure?
Xander: I hate to burst your bubble Andrew but Giles has got the ancient everything's pretty much covered.
Andrew: Yeah he might need an assistant. Or, or I could help you at your construction site!
Xander: Sorry I've tried introducing my friends to construction work before; it doesn't go well.
Andrew: Well I can't just sit around here doing nothing all day. That's all I've done really since last November. If I had a video camera it would be-
Xander: No more cameras.
Andrew: Ok, there's no need to snap at me.
Xander: (puts magazine down) Andrew. Just-
Xander stops and looks straight forwards. From his perspective, Anya is standing by a chest of draws reading a wedding dress magazine. The others look where he is looking but see nothing. He blinks and the image of Anya is gone.
Dawn: Xander?
Xander: Um?nothing?I think. I'll, um?I need to go?
Xander rushes out into the hallway where he sees bumps into Willow
Xander: Oh?sorry.
Willow: It's ok?but where are you going? You remember you said you'd take me into town for the interview?
Xander: Right?I'll um?get ready.
Willow: Ok?
Xander rushes past her and goes upstairs. Willow looks after him and look puzzled.
Willow: What's up with Xander?
Kennedy: God knows.
Dawn: He just stared into space for a moment and then started acting all weird.
Willow: Hmm?sounds odd. I'll ask him about it on the way there.
Dawn: Oh, right, good luck!
Andrew: Yeah and if there are any other vacancies then tell me, because now I'm the only one without a job except for Buffy.
Willow: Buffy'll be able to find something. But remember Faith and Robin are still looking into jobs.
Andrew: Yeah but Wood's got qualifications and where Faith goes Robin will go too right?
Dawn: I guess?but you're bound to find something sooner or later Andrew.
The doorbell rings
Dawn: Oh that'll be Siobhan.
Andrew: Who?
Kennedy: Oh right, you didn't meet her.
Willow: She's a Slayer.
Andrew: Oh, cool.
Dawn runs to get the door and Xander runs past her. We hear her opening the door and welcoming Siobhan in while Xander walks into the kitchen
Xander: Willow are you coming?
Willow: Yeah I was just-
Xander: I haven't got all day.
Willow: Right?ok is this your time of the month of something Xander?
Xander: I've just got stuff to do ok? (walking away) come out when you're ready.
Willow looks concerned and walks after him as Kennedy and Andrew look confused. Dawn enters with Siobhan as Willow walks out after him and Xander slams the door behind them.
Siobhan: This a bad time?
Dawn: Don't worry, it'll get sorted out soon. So you already know Kennedy.
Kennedy waves. Siobhan smiles.
Dawn: And this is Andrew.
Andrew: (getting up) Hi!
Siobhan smiles more widely.
Siobhan: Hi?
She looks Andrew up and down and Andrew gets a little self conscious as she's doing it.
Andrew: Right so I'll go and sit down now.
He sits down hastily. Siobhan continues to watch him and she goes to sit down next to him
Dawn: Siobhan you wanna go upstairs?
Siobhan: No, it's ok, I'd rather speak to your friends. (turns to face Andrew and looks at him smiling) Get to know them better.
Andrew is obviously rather uncomfortable now and Kennedy only smiles knowingly. Dawn looks rather annoyed that Siobhan would rather speak to Andrew than her.
Dawn: But, but I need to show you something upstairs.
Siobhan: (still staring at Andrew) Can't it wait?
Dawn: No it's um, it's important.
[I]Siobhan breaks her gaze upon Andrew and turns to Dawn.
Siobhan: Oh all right.
Dawn pulls Siobhan into the corridor and up the stairs. Andrew turns to Kennedy.
Andrew: What was that all about?
Kennedy: Oh I uh, have no idea.
Andrew looks confused.
Kennedy: She seems nice huh?
Andrew: Uh, sure.
Kennedy smiles more. Cut to Dawn and Siobhan.
Dawn: Oh my god!
Siobhan: What?
Dawn: You have a crush on Andrew!
Siobhan: Hell yeah!
Dawn: Ok, have you seen him?
Siobhan: Oh?you're just jealous. I bet you fancied him at one point!
Dawn: No way! I mean no offense to him but...just no.
Siobhan: Whatever?how old is he anyway?
Dawn: Too old for you.
Siobhan: Says the girl whose sister dated two century old vampires.
Dawn: Yeah well they were vampires, and you're not my sister so just don't go there.
Siobhan: I might. If I want to. I always get the guy I want.
Dawn: Yeah well he didn't look like he wanted you.
Siobhan: (shocked) What!?
The camera moves away from Dawn and Siobhan, down the stairs and into the kitchen. Kennedy and Andrew are clearing the plates away as Buffy, Faith and Robin enter through the back door.
Buffy: Hey everyone.
Kennedy: Hey Buffy, Faith, Robin. Good training?
Faith: Man this place is great for space. I could get used to kicking some demon ass around here.
Robin: I have to say, you made a great choice coming here Buffy.
Buffy: Nah it was Giles idea really. He thought this was a good place for job opportunities too. Speaking of which, has Willow gone for her interview?
Kennedy: Yeah Xander's giving her a lift there now. He seemed kinda weird this morning though.
Buffy: Weird? How weird?
Andrew: He snapped at me, went really quiet, then snapped at Willow.
Buffy: Well I can see him snapping at you (off Andrew's look) no offence, but Willow? Seems like there could be something more to this.
Kennedy: Like magic?
Buffy: I dunno, I'll ask him later. Right now I've gotta get myself a job. Where's the job vacancy paper?
Kennedy: Uh?
Kennedy indicates a huge pile of paper and magazines of different types.
Buffy: Looks like finding the actual vacancies is gonna be the hard job.
She sits down and starts to sort through them.
Faith: What about you Robin, you got any ideas about jobs?
Robin: Well I was thinking-
The phone rings in the hallway. Andrew automatically goes to answer it.
Andrew: Hello, Summers residence. Oh hi, yeah he's here. Robin it's for you.
Robin looks puzzled and takes the phone from Andrew. He begins talking, although the camera has moved back to the others in the kitchen.
Faith: Hmm wonder what that's all about.
Buffy: Let's hope Robin hasn't been a bad boy now.
Faith: (smiling) You couldn't imagine.
Andrew: I could.
Everyone looks at Andrew.
Andrew: You know?if he'd committed a crime or something?
Faith shakes her head and smiles. Robin appears back in the kitchen looking serious.
Faith: Robin? What's the matter is everything ok?
Robin: It's my dad.
Faith: What about him? Is he?he's ok right?
Robin: Uh, yeah he's fine.
Faith: Oh?then what?
Robin: He's offered me a job.
Faith: That's great! Where?
Robin: Massachusetts?
Everyone stands around looking shocked
Cut to: Xander and Willow in Xander's car. Both of them are silent, although Willow looks uncomfortable with the silence.
Willow: So that job at the construction sight. All settled?
Xander: Yeah.
Willow smiles, but stops when Xander continues to be silent.
Willow: Ok?what is it?
Xander: Nothing.
Willow: Remember the me knowing you for 22 years? That doesn't apply here. Because even I had known you for a day, I could tell that the nothing you're talking about is definitely something.
Xander: (smiles weakly). Look I'm sorry for being cold, but?earlier on, at the breakfast table I thought I saw?
Willow: What? Who?
Xander: Anya.
Willow looks shocked.
Willow: But?wait?are you thinking it could have been The First? Because I really don't want a dose of d?j? vu right now.
Xander: Well that's it ? I don't know what it is, but when I saw her just now it seemed really familiar. Like I'd done it before. I dunno, I just-
Xander looks at Willow and his mouth falls wide open. She has taken Anya's appearance.
Willow (looking like Anya and speaking with Anya's voice): I could check out any magical interferences. Because if it's only affecting you, then?what?
Xander: Will, you're?you're her!
Willow: What? No I'm not. I'm me!
The camera shows Willow from her perspective ? just Willow.
Willow: Xander? Xander! Xander look out!
Xander realises he has not been watching the road. He has verged off into the opposite lane and is heading towards another car. He verges off to the left and the car falls into a ditch.
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