Spike is back from the dead after saving the world. Angel has taken over Wolfram and Hart. What does this mean for Angel, and his search for redemption?

Lines are drawn and sides are taken.

Times passes by but some things remain frozen.

Decisions are made and lines are happily crossed.

Missing people are accounted for and true feelings are revealed.

If you don't have all of the pices how can you solve the puzzle? A/N: This is what happens when I put a song on repeat for about an hour. ;)

Buffy finally arrives and the damage is done. A/N: As I stated in response to a review, I would have been nicer to Buffy had she not kissed Angel. I'm plased with how this one turned out. So everyone please let me know what you think! =)

The truth comes out.

Revalations are made and one event proves that ignorance is not bliss.

The puppet masters start to pull at their strings and a betrayal is brought to light.

Distrust and suspicion fills both sides and the one who holds the key has arrived.

A temporary reprieve is gained as past actions are called into question.

continued from previous chapter. A/N: some parts came easily and others did not. Please let me know what you think.

Lies are brought to light and the noose tightens.

continue from previous chapter

Some forced to face a truth they never wanted to.

A few words of truth find purchase. A/N: This just proves that I need to check my email more often. It came on July 17th. "Congratulations! Your story, Shine Down, has been nominated for Best WIP, Crossover, and Future Fic at the 16th Round of the Love’s Last Glimpse Awards." Needless to say I'm giddy. A HUGE thank you to whoever took the time to nominate me. I hope the rest of the story lives up to the nomination. =) ::happy dance::

A/N: I'm so sorry this took so long.(imo) I think I might have started this three or four times. I might have rewritten parts and tried to get it to flow. I hope it does. I have been busy, though. I hope the nexts parts come easier. Please let me know what you think.

I'm still working on my stories! I promise! Sorry this update took so long.

A/N: here's another chapter. Enjoy!

Someone takes action, and plans are made.