Spike's best qualities are brought into relief by adversity and all that. And Buffy's best qualities are brought into relief by Spike's adversities. Yeah.

There we go! That's what I was trying to say. Like that.

I still plan to follow my muse through on this story, never fear. It was just this kind of unsettling moment, when it was pointed out to me that I have this kind of running theme of Spike hurt in both this story and "The Dead Walk" (not so much hurt/comfort as "hurt/feed," as Toys put it). And thanks too, for the supportive words! : )

I watched Eyes of Laura Mars centuries ago, long before Brad Dourif shot to the top of my personal pantheon. Poodle perm? Beard? I would turn aside and see this great sight.

Oh, he is sooo young in this movie, too. Tough boy with a switchblade who works as Faye Dunaway's driver. It is quite the great sight.