After the episode "Destiny" in AtS Season 5, what if Spike had gotten on the boat that took him to France, looking for Buffy? But there are certain people who don't want them to connect. How far will Spike go to find the woman he loves?

Goes AU during Season 6 of BtVS. No First Evil or souled Spike.
It’s several years in the future, and things look different on the Hellmouth. The peaceful demons live in harmony and their way of life is about to be threatened.

It's the summer after season 4 and Buffy runs into Spike one hot summer night.

The way I wanted "The Girl in Question" end up.

Post As You Were, Spike listens to a song and something happens.