Post-NFA Spike survives the battle, but something has gone terribly wrong with the Shanshu. Likewise, Dawn’s life is turned upside down when she begins to experience disturbing nightmares. Clinging tenuously to reality and themselves, in this chapter Dawn and Spike explore the obstacles of lives in constant flux and the connection they share. Spuffy in all the following chapters.

In this chapter, we backtrack in the story to Buffy and Spike’s initial reunion after he wakes up in London. Take a look at what transpired to allow them to move forward in their relationship.