DEAD THINGS

This will *not* be light-hearted. Mostly dark material (sex/violence) and some scenes that may not make it to air.

Warren uses another gadget to make his ex-girlfriend Katrina a willing slave to him and his pals, but when the effects wear off and Katrina tries to escape the grasp of the nerdy supervillains, she's accidentally killed. (This is the death of the episode and this is probably the real source of the "rape" rumours. There is no actual rape scene, but indications and accusations of non-consensual behaviour.)

There is a cute post-sex scene between Buffy and Spike where they chat about decorating and their relationship. (I will not be addressing the nature of the other sexual material of this episode on this page due to the potential for removal from the ep and the lack of necessity for raunchy details. Check the spoiler board--check, do not start new threads to ask about it--or e-mail me privately for details if it's a concern for you.)

With the use of magic and demonic forces, Warren and friends set up Buffy to make her think *she* killed Katrina--and it works.

Spike tries to help Buffy after the incident and keep her from confessing to the crime, but his efforts, including voluntarily taking a vicious verbal/physical thrashing from the Slayer, are useless.

Dawn and Xander waltz together in preparation for Xander's wedding--to Anya. (Jeez, ya silly people. There is no Dawn/Xander romance!)

Buffy discovers the truth behind her returning back to life "wrong." It's the worst thing she could want it to be.

After learning about the spell that brought her back, Buffy confesses to Tara the truth about her and Spike and amidst all her confusion and shame, breaks down into tears.

  

EXTRA: BRONZE SCENE

On the second floor of the Bronze, in the shadows but at the edge of the walkway overlooking the lower floor, Spike approaches from behind and *ahem* takes Buffy from behind as he tells her watch her friends on the floor below. He tells her she no longer belongs in that world, she belongs in the shadows with him. He taunts her about their current activity and makes her feel guilty and bad because they're getting away with what they're doing with her friends so close and if they only knew, what would they think of her? Buffy just stands there and takes it, looking as guilty as she feels.

No one sees, as far as the script is concerned and no one is hurt. But the scene is described thrust for thrust, hot breath for hot breath and although not violent like "Smashed," it should give the final scene of that ep a run for its money if the scene makes it to air.

 

 And finally, the MAJOR spoiler about just what is *wrong* with Buffy…..

 

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Buffy didn't come back really "wrong" at all. As far as the spell is concerned, Buffy's molecular structure was changed just enough upon her return to life to make the chip think she wasn't human, allowing Spike to hurt her.

 

 

From AngelX at The Buffy Cross & Stake