oh. my. GOD. so didn't think about that as a way to the happy.
but the soul's still there! it's like when he was drugged by the stupid woman in season one of Angel! hee hee. so Xander's being all devious, and Angelus is being all less-world-endage, and Spike's coming home! whoohoo!
you've reduced me to multiple exclamation points. i applaud your chapter. *grins*
cheers, can't wait to see more!
xoxox