Can five minutes make a world of difference? An alternate spin on S6, starting from the climax of "The Gift."

A memory, an understanding, and an awakening.

A conversation, a walk, and a realization.

A redux with Dawn and Giles, a Scooby meeting, and patrol.

A talk with Tara, another with Dawn, and the aftermath of a difficult patrol.

The passing of time, changes, and a tentative revelation.

September, a visit, and an awakening.

A reunion, a shower, and a revelation.

A redux in the kitchen, a meeting in the living room, and a separation.

An early-morning phone call, Buffy’s day out, and an overdue confession.

A redux with Buffy and Spike, preparations, and the results of the diagnostic spell.

The fallout, a redux with Spike and Buffy, and Willow's journey into Spike's mind.

A reunion between Spike and Dawn, Buffy's musings, and Spike and Buffy in the bedroom.

Spike's dream, Buffy's morning, and checking in with Willow and Tara.

Spike reintroduced to the Scoobies, tension between Willow and Buffy, and our first glimpse at a new (and familiar) Big Bad.

The Magic Box, enter the Trio, and a disturbing dream.

Bonding, Willow's dream, and some happenings at the Magic Box.