What a wonderful summary! I agree, a little addition about Spike's "Love's Bitch" speech would certainly cement his character for folks who aren't familiar. Beyond his knack for being really bad at plans!

I especially loved your "Why Spike and Xander?" explanation. Their co-loseryness and deep sense of loyalty is what makes them my OTP!

P.S. Perhaps a similar synopsis of The Sentinal? (Sure, assign Lit Gal MORE work!) I had never even heard of that one until you, so have been hesitant to read your crossover stuff.