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'''Buffy:''' No waiting! }}
'''Buffy:''' No waiting! }}


We open straight onto where we left: Buffy and Kendra in Angel's apartment, putting up their dukes. Buffy tells her to knock off the Slayer cover-story. Kendra lapses into a speech worthy of Giles about how she is one girl in all the world, a chosen one with strength and skill to kill the vampires. [[Smash Cut|Speaking of...]] Across town, Angel's huddled in a corner in his cage. The sun is blazing through the window now, and there is very little shade left.
We open straight onto where we left: Buffy and Kendra in Angel's apartment, putting up their dukes. Buffy tells her to knock off the Slayer cover-story. Kendra lapses into a speech worthy of Giles about how she is one girl in all the world, a chosen one with strength and skill to kill the vampires. [[Smash Cut|Speaking of...]] Across town, Angel's huddled in a corner in his cage. The sun is blazing through the window now, and there is very little shade left.


Buffy and Kendra go to Giles for help in explaining their situation. They deduce that since Buffy was, for a moment, physically dead (in [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1 E12 Prophecy Girl|last season's finale]]), it caused the "activation" of the next Slayer. Their squabble reveals that Kendra had locked Angel in a cage, leaving him to be dusted at sunrise. Buffy and Kendra rush over there to find only an empty cage with a bit of smoke; Buffy fears the worst, but Kendra points out the absence of dust.
Buffy and Kendra go to Giles for help in explaining their situation. They deduce that since Buffy was, for a moment, physically dead (in [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1/E12 Prophecy Girl|last season's finale]]), it caused the "activation" of the next Slayer. Their squabble reveals that Kendra had locked Angel in a cage, leaving him to be dusted at sunrise. Buffy and Kendra rush over there to find only an empty cage with a bit of smoke; Buffy fears the worst, but Kendra points out the absence of dust.


Willy the Snitch arrives in time to saves Angel, only to dump his body down a sewer grate where Spike is waiting. Spike hands Willy a wad of cash, and his men cart the severely-weakened Angel off.
Willy the Snitch arrives in time to saves Angel, only to dump his body down a sewer grate where Spike is waiting. Spike hands Willy a wad of cash, and his men cart the severely-weakened Angel off.


Xander and Cordelia face bigger problems: Cordy is busy lecturing an increasingly-annoyed "salesman" about her complexion, to which he mechanically answers "$9.99 tax included." Xander spots a worm scurry across Norman's face, and warns Cordelia off. As he does so, Norman explodes into a pile of writhing maggots that chase Xander and Cordelia into the basement, slamming the door behind them.
Xander and Cordelia face bigger problems: Cordy is busy lecturing an increasingly-annoyed "salesman" about her complexion, to which he mechanically answers "$9.99 tax included." Xander spots a worm scurry across Norman's face, and warns Cordelia off. As he does so, Norman explodes into a pile of writhing maggots that chase Xander and Cordelia into the basement, slamming the door behind them.


Spike takes Angel back to the factory, where Dru coyly asks Spike to "let [her] have him." Spike agrees to let her play (i.e. torture), on the condition that she doesn't kill him, as he's needed for the ritual.
Spike takes Angel back to the factory, where Dru coyly asks Spike to "let [her] have him." Spike agrees to let her play (i.e. torture), on the condition that she doesn't kill him, as he's needed for the ritual.


Back at school, Giles begins to bond with Kendra, who is more dedicated to her Slayer studies and training than Buffy. As the pair are left chatting about books, Buffy sourly ruminates on the co-existence of two slayers, and entertains the possibility of quitting and letting Kendra take over.
Back at school, Giles begins to bond with Kendra, who is more dedicated to her Slayer studies and training than Buffy. As the pair are left chatting about books, Buffy sourly ruminates on the co-existence of two slayers, and entertains the possibility of quitting and letting Kendra take over.


We cut back to Cordy and Xander who are still in Buffy's basement. Xander yells at her for letting in worm-guy; Cordelia fires back that Xander ought to be thinking up a plan, and he replies that he has one: to sit and wait for Buffy to come and save them. This sets off more arguing -- until finally, they grab each others' faces and kiss passionately, [[The Big Damn Kiss|whilst the music swells to a cheesy high point with violins and clashing cymbals]]. They break apart and Xander, with a look of alarm, points out that they ''really'' need to get out of there. They carefully remove the duct tape from the door and peek out. Coast is clear. Xander makes it, but Cordelia is covered in a barrage of worms falling from the ceiling and starts squealing for Xander to help her as she runs out of the house. Xander grabs a garden hose and starts hosing her down, then they jump into the "Queen C" and swerve off down the road.
We cut back to Cordy and Xander who are still in Buffy's basement. Xander yells at her for letting in worm-guy; Cordelia fires back that Xander ought to be thinking up a plan, and he replies that he has one: to sit and wait for Buffy to come and save them. This sets off more arguing—until finally, they grab each others' faces and kiss passionately, [[The Big Damn Kiss|whilst the music swells to a cheesy high point with violins and clashing cymbals]]. They break apart and Xander, with a look of alarm, points out that they ''really'' need to get out of there. They carefully remove the duct tape from the door and peek out. Coast is clear. Xander makes it, but Cordelia is covered in a barrage of worms falling from the ceiling and starts squealing for Xander to help her as she runs out of the house. Xander grabs a garden hose and starts hosing her down, then they jump into the "Queen C" and swerve off down the road.


Buffy sulks down to the career fair to appease Principal Snyder. The female cop leading the seminar reads off Buffy's name, but when Buffy identifies herself, the officer draws her gun. Buffy avoids the spray of bullets, which instead hit Oz in the arm as he pushes Willow out of harm's way. Kendra comes to Buffy's rescue, and Assassin #3 makes her escape. The Scoobies gather in the library, where Giles inquires after Oz (the bullet just grazed him) and then announces that Spike intends to kill "Drusilla's sire" in a ritual in order to restore Drusilla to full strength.
Buffy sulks down to the career fair to appease Principal Snyder. The female cop leading the seminar reads off Buffy's name, but when Buffy identifies herself, the officer draws her gun. Buffy avoids the spray of bullets, which instead hit Oz in the arm as he pushes Willow out of harm's way. Kendra comes to Buffy's rescue, and Assassin #3 makes her escape. The Scoobies gather in the library, where Giles inquires after Oz (the bullet just grazed him) and then announces that Spike intends to kill "Drusilla's sire" in a ritual in order to restore Drusilla to full strength.


Angel is tied to the bedposts in Drusilla's room, and it's not as fun as it sounds. Dru pours holy water on him (""It makes pretty colors") as she reminds him about how he killed her whole family. Angel taunts Spike with insinuations that Dru is enjoying this too much, and that Spike is unable to satisfy Dru, in hopes that Spike will kill him. Spike flips out, but Dru warns him not lose sight of the big picture.
Angel is tied to the bedposts in Drusilla's room, and it's not as fun as it sounds. Dru pours holy water on him (""It makes pretty colors") as she reminds him about how he killed her whole family. Angel taunts Spike with insinuations that Dru is enjoying this too much, and that Spike is unable to satisfy Dru, in hopes that Spike will kill him. Spike flips out, but Dru warns him not lose sight of the big picture.


The Slayers go kicking in Willy's door again. Buffy forces Willy to take her to the location of the ritual, but Kendra refuses to accompany her because "proper procedure" dictates they report to their Watcher first. So Buffy alone accompanies Willy, but it's a trap--he delivers her right into the assassins from earlier, then together they go into the church where the ritual is in progress: Angel and Dru are tied up beside the pulpit with a dagger through their palms. Spike orders Buffy's death, but at that moment, Kendra arrives to save her -- and she's brought the rest of the Scoobies with her. Xander taunts "Larva boy" to follow him, then lures him outside where Cordelia is waiting with a bucket of liquid glue. The sticky trap keeps the worms from re-materializing, allowing Cordy and Xander to stomp them. Spike starts a fire and rushes to untie the unconscious Dru, hoping that the ritual has had time to cure her. However, Buffy knocks him into a pipe organ, which collapses on top of him and Dru. She rushes to the floor to help the weakened Angel, and everyone beats a hasty retreat.
The Slayers go kicking in Willy's door again. Buffy forces Willy to take her to the location of the ritual, but Kendra refuses to accompany her because "proper procedure" dictates they report to their Watcher first. So Buffy alone accompanies Willy, but it's a trap—he delivers her right into the assassins from earlier, then together they go into the church where the ritual is in progress: Angel and Dru are tied up beside the pulpit with a dagger through their palms. Spike orders Buffy's death, but at that moment, Kendra arrives to save her—and she's brought the rest of the Scoobies with her. Xander taunts "Larva boy" to follow him, then lures him outside where Cordelia is waiting with a bucket of liquid glue. The sticky trap keeps the worms from re-materializing, allowing Cordy and Xander to stomp them. Spike starts a fire and rushes to untie the unconscious Dru, hoping that the ritual has had time to cure her. However, Buffy knocks him into a pipe organ, which collapses on top of him and Dru. She rushes to the floor to help the weakened Angel, and everyone beats a hasty retreat.


Willow finds Oz by the vending machine where he is buying a box of animal crackers. The two have a conversation in which Willow tries to thank Oz for saving her life (he "doesn't do" thanks) and the two walk off together.
Willow finds Oz by the vending machine where he is buying a box of animal crackers. The two have a conversation in which Willow tries to thank Oz for saving her life (he "doesn't do" thanks) and the two walk off together.


Kendra and Buffy part on cordial terms--Kendra even wearing Buffy's shirt. She tells Buffy she does not blame her for being with Angel, but chastises that slaying is not "a job", it is a part of who they are.
Kendra and Buffy part on cordial terms—Kendra even wearing Buffy's shirt. She tells Buffy she does not blame her for being with Angel, but chastises that slaying is not "a job", it is a part of who they are.


Back at the soot-blackened church, Drusilla rises from the rubble, completely revived, and carrying an unconscious Spike.
Back at the soot-blackened church, Drusilla rises from the rubble, completely revived, and carrying an unconscious Spike.


{{tropelist|page=What's My Line? Part 2}}
=== Tropes ===
* [[Acceptable Nationality Targets]] / [[Football Hooligans]]
* [[Acceptable Nationality Targets]] / [[Football Hooligans]]
* [[Actor Allusion]]: Buffy tells Kendra to watch the movie on her flight home unless it's a "movie with a dog in it and Chevy Chase." This may be a reference to Funny Farm, a 1988 movie starring Chase that Gellar had [[Old Shame|a small, uncredited role in]].
* [[Actor Allusion]]: Buffy tells Kendra to watch the movie on her flight home unless it's a "movie with a dog in it and Chevy Chase." This may be a reference to ''[[Funny Farm]]'', a 1988 movie starring Chase that Gellar had [[Old Shame|a small, uncredited role in]].
** Kendra immediately accosting Willow in the library ("IDENTITY YOURSELF"), prompting Buffy to cut in, "Back off, Pink Ranger." This is likely an [[In Joke]] since Sophia Crawford was both Amy Jo Johnson's stunt double on ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' and SMG's on ''Buffy''.
** Kendra immediately accosting Willow in the library ("IDENTITY YOURSELF"), prompting Buffy to cut in, "Back off, Pink Ranger." This is likely an [[In-Joke]] since Sophia Crawford was both Amy Jo Johnson's stunt double on ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' and SMG's on ''Buffy''.
* [[As Long as It Sounds Foreign]]: Buffy making Kendra promise not to go "wiggy" until they go talk to Giles and find out what's up.
* [[As Long as It Sounds Foreign]]: Buffy making Kendra promise not to go "wiggy" until they go talk to Giles and find out what's up.
{{quote|'''Kendra:''' ''(fists up)'' Wiggy?
{{quote|'''Kendra:''' ''(fists up)'' Wiggy?
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* [[Attack Hello]]
* [[Attack Hello]]
* [[Attack of the Town Festival|Attack Of The School Festival]]
* [[Attack of the Town Festival|Attack Of The School Festival]]
* [[Bad Moon Rising]]: The restoration ritual requires the presence of Drusilla's sire, and must take place in a church on the night of the new moon.
* [[Bad Moon Rising]]: The restoration ritual requires the presence of Drusilla's sire, and must take place in a church on the night of the new moon.
* [[Badass Normal]]: Patrice is an entirely human assassin.
* [[Badass Normal]]: Patrice is an entirely human assassin.
* [[Badass in Distress]] / [[Dude in Distress]]
* [[Badass in Distress]] / [[Dude in Distress]]
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* [[Big Damn Kiss]]: Cordelia and Xander kiss (TWICE!) to the accompaniment of swelling cords.
* [[Big Damn Kiss]]: Cordelia and Xander kiss (TWICE!) to the accompaniment of swelling cords.
* [[Big "Shut Up!"]]
* [[Big "Shut Up!"]]
* [[Big Stupid Doodoo Head]] / [[Lame Comeback]]
* [[Big Stupid Doodoo Head]] / [[Lame Comeback]]
* [[Big "What?"]]
* [[Big "What?"]]
* [[Blatant Lies]]: After giving himself props for saving Angel(!), Willy says that he went underground to "recuperate."
* [[Blatant Lies]]: After giving himself props for saving Angel(!), Willy says that he went underground to "recuperate."
* [[Blood Magic]]: The key to Drusilla's cure.
* [[Blood Magic]]: The key to Drusilla's cure.
* [[Bloodstained-Glass Windows]]
* [[Bloodstained-Glass Windows]]
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{{quote|'''Cordelia:''' You know, [[Nothing Personal]], but maybe you should look into selling dictionaries."}}
{{quote|'''Cordelia:''' You know, [[Nothing Personal]], but maybe you should look into selling dictionaries."}}
* [[Call Back]]: To "Prophecy Girl".
* [[Call Back]]: To "Prophecy Girl".
** Upon learning that Buffy is enrolled at SHS, Kendra casts her a disdainful look. "Right, of course. And I imagine she's a cheerleader as well." Buffy looks a bit cowed, and Giles chuckles that she actually was a cheerleader, and "it's [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1 E3 The Witch|a funny story]]."
** Upon learning that Buffy is enrolled at SHS, Kendra casts her a disdainful look. "Right, of course. And I imagine she's a cheerleader as well." Buffy looks a bit cowed, and Giles chuckles that she actually was a cheerleader, and "it's [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1/E03 The Witch|a funny story]]."
** "You [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1 E4 Teachers Pet|and bug people]], Xander. What's up with that?"
** "You [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Recap/S1/E04 Teacher's Pet|and bug people]], Xander. What's up with that?"
* [[Cannot Talk to Men]]: Kendra gets flustered when talking to Xander and refuses to look at him. She tells Buffy later that her Watcher forbid her to have anything to do with boys.
* [[Cannot Talk to Men]]: Kendra gets flustered when talking to Xander and refuses to look at him. She tells Buffy later that her Watcher forbid her to have anything to do with boys.
* [[Ceiling Cling]]: It's easier when you're a [[The Worm That Walks|swarm of maggots]].
* [[Ceiling Cling]]: It's easier when you're a [[The Worm That Walks|swarm of maggots]].
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* [[Defensive Feint Trap]]
* [[Defensive Feint Trap]]
* [[Defiant to the End]]
* [[Defiant to the End]]
* [[Did Not Do the Research]]: When Buffy and Kendra are talking in Giles' office, Buffy is sharpening a knife, but it appears that what she is doing would just be blunting the knife.
* [[Did Not Do the Research]]: When Buffy and Kendra are talking in Giles' office, Buffy is sharpening a knife, but it appears that what she is doing would just be blunting the knife.
** Oz says that his current goal in life is to learn play an E flat diminished ninth chord. Despite his struggle, it's not an impossible chord on guitar.
** Oz says that his current goal in life is to learn play an E flat diminished ninth chord. Despite his struggle, it's not an impossible chord on guitar.
* [[Dude in Distress]]
* [[Dude in Distress]]
* [[Dope Slap]]: Xander's quip about Angelus getting "major neck in his day", earning him a smack from Willow.
* [[Dope Slap]]: Xander's quip about Angelus getting "major neck in his day", earning him a smack from Willow.
* [[Dreaming of Things to Come]]: Dru being awoken by Spike stroking her hair. "We were in Paris. You had [[Noodle Implements|a branding iron]]. And there were worms in my baguette."
* [[Dreaming of Things to Come]]: Dru being awoken by Spike stroking her hair. "We were in Paris. You had [[Noodle Implements|a branding iron]]. And there were worms in my baguette."
* [[Duct Tape for Everything]]: The larvae try to get in through the crack between the floor and the door. Xander stuffs the frame with duct tape.
* [[Duct Tape for Everything]]: The larvae try to get in through the crack between the floor and the door. Xander stuffs the frame with duct tape.
* [[Dynamic Entry]]: Patrice aims at Buffy from point-blank range, but a foot comes into the frame and kicks the gun away, then connects with cop lady's face for good measure.
* [[Dynamic Entry]]: Patrice aims at Buffy from point-blank range, but a foot comes into the frame and kicks the gun away, then connects with cop lady's face for good measure.
* [[Eek! a Mouse!]]: Cordelia doesn't "do" worms.
* [[Eek! A Mouse!]]: Cordelia doesn't "do" worms.
* [[Emotions vs. Stoicism]]
* [[Emotions vs. Stoicism]]
* [[Establishing Character Moment]]: Oz explaining his decision not to become a Corporate Computer Suit Guy... or a [[Brilliant but Lazy|work-of-any-kind]] guy.
* [[Establishing Character Moment]]: Oz explaining his decision not to become a Corporate Computer Suit Guy... or a [[Brilliant but Lazy|work-of-any-kind]] guy.
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* [[Hope Spot]]: Willy opening the cage, smiling in a possibly evil manner, and dragging Angel out by his feet. Hooray! Then he dumps him in a sewer.
* [[Hope Spot]]: Willy opening the cage, smiling in a possibly evil manner, and dragging Angel out by his feet. Hooray! Then he dumps him in a sewer.
* [[Hot Amazon]]: After [[Girl-On-Girl Is Hot|Buffy and Kendra]] beat him up, Willie asks if they'd like to do some nude modelling.
* [[Hot Amazon]]: After [[Girl-On-Girl Is Hot|Buffy and Kendra]] beat him up, Willie asks if they'd like to do some nude modelling.
* [[Human Shield]]: Jonathan's the [[Butt Monkey]], yet again -- he's briefly held at knifepoint by Patrice.
* [[Human Shield]]: Jonathan's the [[Butt Monkey]], yet again—he's briefly held at knifepoint by Patrice.
* [[Hypocritical Humor]]: Willy promising the girls that Angel's A-OK. "I swear on my mother's grave! ..<small>Should something fatal happen to her, God forbid</small>."
* [[Hypocritical Humor]]: Willy promising the girls that Angel's A-OK. "I swear on my mother's grave! ..<small>Should something fatal happen to her, God forbid</small>."
** "Here you go. Don't ever say your friend Willy don't come through in a pinch."
** "Here you go. Don't ever say your friend Willy don't come through in a pinch."
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* [[Improvised Weapon]]: Cordelia beating back worms with a broom.
* [[Improvised Weapon]]: Cordelia beating back worms with a broom.
** Glue is used to defeat worm guy.
** Glue is used to defeat worm guy.
* [[Ironic Echo]]: Kendra's dry question to Buffy, "Did anyone explain to you what 'secret identity' means?", recalls Buffy's own exasperated observation to that same effect in the series premiere, "Welcome to the Hellmouth".
* [[Ironic Echo]]: Kendra's dry question to Buffy, "Did anyone explain to you what 'secret identity' means?", recalls Buffy's own exasperated observation to that same effect in the series premiere, "Welcome to the Hellmouth".
* [[Ironic Nursery Tune]]: Drusilla's "Run and catch"
* [[Ironic Nursery Tune]]: Drusilla's "Run and catch"
* [[I Shall Taunt You]]: Angel implies he's [[Too Kinky to Torture]], and that [[Foreshadowing|Drusilla is a lot more satisfied with him]]. [[Green-Eyed Monster|Spike nearly stakes him on the spot]] before he [[Heroic Sacrifice|realises what Angel is trying to do]].
* [[I Shall Taunt You]]: Angel implies he's [[Too Kinky to Torture]], and that [[Foreshadowing|Drusilla is a lot more satisfied with him]]. [[Green-Eyed Monster|Spike nearly stakes him on the spot]] before he [[Heroic Sacrifice|realises what Angel is trying to do]].
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{{quote|'''Kendra''': She ''died''?
{{quote|'''Kendra''': She ''died''?
'''Buffy''': ''(defensively)'' [[Major Injury Underreaction|Just a little]]. }}
'''Buffy''': ''(defensively)'' [[Major Injury Underreaction|Just a little]]. }}
** Oz is kind of excited to be shot. "It's odd! [[Captain Obvious|And painful]]."
** Oz is kind of excited to be shot. "It's odd! [[Captain Obvious|And painful]]."
* [[Must Let Them Get Away]]: Patric, having exhausted all of her guns, grabs Jonathan and holds [[Knife Nut|a knife to his throat]]. She backs up toward the exit, then throws Jonathan aside and bolts.
* [[Must Let Them Get Away]]: Patric, having exhausted all of her guns, grabs Jonathan and holds [[Knife Nut|a knife to his throat]]. She backs up toward the exit, then throws Jonathan aside and bolts.
* [[Neck Lift]]
* [[Neck Lift]]
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* [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]
* [[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]
* [[Nice Job Fixing It, Villain]]
* [[Nice Job Fixing It, Villain]]
* [[No Except Yes]]: Kendra deadpans that she had good reason to think Buffy was a creature of the night, as she saw her kissing one.
* [[No Except Yes]]: Kendra deadpans that she had good reason to think Buffy was a creature of the night, as she saw her kissing one.
{{quote|'''Willow:''' ''(stands up in her defense)'' Buffy would never do that! --Oh. Except for that sometimes... you do that. ''(sits)''}}
{{quote|'''Willow:''' ''(stands up in her defense)'' Buffy would never do that! --Oh. Except for that sometimes... you do that. ''(sits)''}}
* [[No One Could Have Survived That]]
* [[No One Could Have Survived That]]
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* [[Offscreen Teleportation]]: Xander and Cordy running away from Norman as he blows apart into a mess or larvae. The kids rush into another room, but find a reconstituted Norman in it.
* [[Offscreen Teleportation]]: Xander and Cordy running away from Norman as he blows apart into a mess or larvae. The kids rush into another room, but find a reconstituted Norman in it.
* [[Piano Drop]]
* [[Piano Drop]]
* [[Pieta Plagiarism]]: Drusilla carrying an injured Spike.
* [[Pietà Plagiarism]]: Drusilla carrying an injured Spike.
* [[Pistol-Whipping]]
* [[Pistol-Whipping]]
* [[Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner]] / [[Finishing Each Other's Sentences]]
* [[Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner]] / [[Finishing Each Other's Sentences]]
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* [[Sealed with a Kiss]]: Embarrassed over their earlier smooch, Xander and Cordelia agree [[That Didn't Happen]], but then [[Belligerent Sexual Tension|start arguing over whose fault it was]], which only gets them worked up for yet another kiss.
* [[Sealed with a Kiss]]: Embarrassed over their earlier smooch, Xander and Cordelia agree [[That Didn't Happen]], but then [[Belligerent Sexual Tension|start arguing over whose fault it was]], which only gets them worked up for yet another kiss.
* [[Seinfeldian Conversation]]
* [[Seinfeldian Conversation]]
* [[Shaped Like Itself]]: Giles asking Xander what his assassin looked like. Cordy pulls out a larva from somewhere in her dress, and runs off in a panic to shower. Xander: "Like that."
* [[Shaped Like Itself]]: Giles asking Xander what his assassin looked like. Cordy pulls out a larva from somewhere in her dress, and runs off in a panic to shower. Xander: "Like that."
* [[She Fu]]
* [[She Fu]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: "If Dru dies, your little Rebecca of Sunnyhell Farm and all her mates are spared her coming out party." This is a play on ''Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'', the 1903 book by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin.
* [[Shout-Out]]: "If Dru dies, your little Rebecca of Sunnyhell Farm and all her mates are spared her coming out party." This is a play on ''Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'', the 1903 book by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin.
** [[Sixth Ranger]]
** [[Sixth Ranger]]
* [[Shirtless Scene]]: Angel being tortured with [[Holy Burns Evil|holy water]].
* [[Shirtless Scene]]: Angel being tortured with [[Holy Burns Evil|holy water]].
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{{quote|'''Xander:''' We ''so'' need to get outta here.
{{quote|'''Xander:''' We ''so'' need to get outta here.
'''Cordelia:''' ''(nods)'' Mm-hm! }}
'''Cordelia:''' ''(nods)'' Mm-hm! }}
* [[Snark to Snark Combat]]: Happens naturally when you've got two Slayers in the same room.
* [[Snark-to-Snark Combat]]: Happens naturally when you've got two Slayers in the same room.
{{quote|'''Buffy:''' I don't take orders. I do things my way.
{{quote|'''Buffy:''' I don't take orders. I do things my way.
'''Kendra:''' No wonder you died. }}
'''Kendra:''' No wonder you died. }}
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* [[Sword Over Head]]
* [[Sword Over Head]]
* [[Rescue Romance]]: Oz for Willow.
* [[Rescue Romance]]: Oz for Willow.
* [[Taking the Bullet]]: Trying to track Buffy's moves, Patrice fires several shots, one of which hits a diving Oz in the arm. /
* [[Taking the Bullet]]: Trying to track Buffy's moves, Patrice fires several shots, one of which hits a diving Oz in the arm. /
* [[Talking in Your Sleep]]
* [[Talking in Your Sleep]]
{{quote|'''Willow:''' Don't warn the tadpoles!}}
{{quote|'''Willow:''' Don't warn the tadpoles!}}
* [[Talking the Monster to Death]]: Cordelia badgering Norman about whether he has anything in raisin, as she's "both a winter and a summer."
* [[Talking the Monster to Death]]: Cordelia badgering Norman about whether he has anything in raisin, as she's "both a winter and a summer."
* [[Teach Him Anger]]
* [[Teach Him Anger]]
* [[Teeth-Clenched Teamwork]]
* [[Teeth-Clenched Teamwork]]
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** Most of the "Monkey Pants" conversation was ad-libbed. Seth Green mentioned in an Ultimate TV talk that the line "I mock you with my monkey pants" was initially dreamed by Alyson Hannigan.
** Most of the "Monkey Pants" conversation was ad-libbed. Seth Green mentioned in an Ultimate TV talk that the line "I mock you with my monkey pants" was initially dreamed by Alyson Hannigan.
* [[Touch of the Monster]]: Drusilla carrying Spike out of the church.
* [[Touch of the Monster]]: Drusilla carrying Spike out of the church.
* [[Trust Password]]: Kendra's watcher, Sam Zubuto, is very well respected, leading Giles to conclude that Kendra seems to be legitimate.
* [[Trust Password]]: Kendra's watcher, Sam Zubuto, is very well respected, leading Giles to conclude that Kendra seems to be legitimate.
* [[Two Part Episode]]
* [[Two Part Episode]]
* [[Unexplained Recovery]]:
* [[Unexplained Recovery]]:
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* [[Wham! Episode]]: Drusilla is now back to full health.
* [[Wham! Episode]]: Drusilla is now back to full health.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: According to interviews with both Joss Whedon and James Marsters, this episode was supposed to be the final one with Spike in it, as he was scripted to die when Kendra and Buffy saved Angel. But Joss and company became so attached to Spike that this ending was later changed.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: According to interviews with both Joss Whedon and James Marsters, this episode was supposed to be the final one with Spike in it, as he was scripted to die when Kendra and Buffy saved Angel. But Joss and company became so attached to Spike that this ending was later changed.
* [[Why Are You Not My Son]]: Kendra impressing Giles with her knowledge of Draemius's writings. They share a tee-hee about how dry the book is.
* [[Why Are You Not My Son?]]: Kendra impressing Giles with her knowledge of Draemius's writings. They share a tee-hee about how dry the book is.
{{quote|'''Buffy:''' Hello, and welcome to planet pocket protector.}}
{{quote|'''Buffy:''' Hello, and welcome to planet pocket protector.}}
* [[You Are Not Alone]]
* [[You Are Not Alone]]
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* [[You Can Keep Her]]: Cordy announces she prefers to take her chances with bug guy, and opines that Xander probably would just let a girl go off to her doom alone.
* [[You Can Keep Her]]: Cordy announces she prefers to take her chances with bug guy, and opines that Xander probably would just let a girl go off to her doom alone.
{{quote|'''Xander''': Not just any girl. You're ''special''.}}
{{quote|'''Xander''': Not just any girl. You're ''special''.}}
* [[You Have Failed Me]]
* [[You Have Failed Me...]]
* [[You Killed My Father|You Killed My Entire Family]]: Dru tortures Angel for Auld Lang Syne.
* [[You Killed My Father|You Killed My Entire Family]]: Dru tortures Angel for Auld Lang Syne.
* [[You Look Familiar]]
* [[You Look Familiar]]
* [[You Would Make a Great Model]]: Willy calls after the Slayers that they should consider high-class nude modeling. "I have a friend with a camera."
* [[You Would Make a Great Model]]: Willy calls after the Slayers that they should consider high-class nude modeling. "I have a friend with a camera."


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Latest revision as of 21:18, 29 February 2024

Spike: What the hell is this?!
Buffy: It's your lucky day, Spike.
Kendra: Two Slayers!
Buffy: No waiting!

We open straight onto where we left: Buffy and Kendra in Angel's apartment, putting up their dukes. Buffy tells her to knock off the Slayer cover-story. Kendra lapses into a speech worthy of Giles about how she is one girl in all the world, a chosen one with strength and skill to kill the vampires. Speaking of... Across town, Angel's huddled in a corner in his cage. The sun is blazing through the window now, and there is very little shade left.

Buffy and Kendra go to Giles for help in explaining their situation. They deduce that since Buffy was, for a moment, physically dead (in last season's finale), it caused the "activation" of the next Slayer. Their squabble reveals that Kendra had locked Angel in a cage, leaving him to be dusted at sunrise. Buffy and Kendra rush over there to find only an empty cage with a bit of smoke; Buffy fears the worst, but Kendra points out the absence of dust.

Willy the Snitch arrives in time to saves Angel, only to dump his body down a sewer grate where Spike is waiting. Spike hands Willy a wad of cash, and his men cart the severely-weakened Angel off.

Xander and Cordelia face bigger problems: Cordy is busy lecturing an increasingly-annoyed "salesman" about her complexion, to which he mechanically answers "$9.99 tax included." Xander spots a worm scurry across Norman's face, and warns Cordelia off. As he does so, Norman explodes into a pile of writhing maggots that chase Xander and Cordelia into the basement, slamming the door behind them.

Spike takes Angel back to the factory, where Dru coyly asks Spike to "let [her] have him." Spike agrees to let her play (i.e. torture), on the condition that she doesn't kill him, as he's needed for the ritual.

Back at school, Giles begins to bond with Kendra, who is more dedicated to her Slayer studies and training than Buffy. As the pair are left chatting about books, Buffy sourly ruminates on the co-existence of two slayers, and entertains the possibility of quitting and letting Kendra take over.

We cut back to Cordy and Xander who are still in Buffy's basement. Xander yells at her for letting in worm-guy; Cordelia fires back that Xander ought to be thinking up a plan, and he replies that he has one: to sit and wait for Buffy to come and save them. This sets off more arguing—until finally, they grab each others' faces and kiss passionately, whilst the music swells to a cheesy high point with violins and clashing cymbals. They break apart and Xander, with a look of alarm, points out that they really need to get out of there. They carefully remove the duct tape from the door and peek out. Coast is clear. Xander makes it, but Cordelia is covered in a barrage of worms falling from the ceiling and starts squealing for Xander to help her as she runs out of the house. Xander grabs a garden hose and starts hosing her down, then they jump into the "Queen C" and swerve off down the road.

Buffy sulks down to the career fair to appease Principal Snyder. The female cop leading the seminar reads off Buffy's name, but when Buffy identifies herself, the officer draws her gun. Buffy avoids the spray of bullets, which instead hit Oz in the arm as he pushes Willow out of harm's way. Kendra comes to Buffy's rescue, and Assassin #3 makes her escape. The Scoobies gather in the library, where Giles inquires after Oz (the bullet just grazed him) and then announces that Spike intends to kill "Drusilla's sire" in a ritual in order to restore Drusilla to full strength.

Angel is tied to the bedposts in Drusilla's room, and it's not as fun as it sounds. Dru pours holy water on him (""It makes pretty colors") as she reminds him about how he killed her whole family. Angel taunts Spike with insinuations that Dru is enjoying this too much, and that Spike is unable to satisfy Dru, in hopes that Spike will kill him. Spike flips out, but Dru warns him not lose sight of the big picture.

The Slayers go kicking in Willy's door again. Buffy forces Willy to take her to the location of the ritual, but Kendra refuses to accompany her because "proper procedure" dictates they report to their Watcher first. So Buffy alone accompanies Willy, but it's a trap—he delivers her right into the assassins from earlier, then together they go into the church where the ritual is in progress: Angel and Dru are tied up beside the pulpit with a dagger through their palms. Spike orders Buffy's death, but at that moment, Kendra arrives to save her—and she's brought the rest of the Scoobies with her. Xander taunts "Larva boy" to follow him, then lures him outside where Cordelia is waiting with a bucket of liquid glue. The sticky trap keeps the worms from re-materializing, allowing Cordy and Xander to stomp them. Spike starts a fire and rushes to untie the unconscious Dru, hoping that the ritual has had time to cure her. However, Buffy knocks him into a pipe organ, which collapses on top of him and Dru. She rushes to the floor to help the weakened Angel, and everyone beats a hasty retreat.

Willow finds Oz by the vending machine where he is buying a box of animal crackers. The two have a conversation in which Willow tries to thank Oz for saving her life (he "doesn't do" thanks) and the two walk off together.

Kendra and Buffy part on cordial terms—Kendra even wearing Buffy's shirt. She tells Buffy she does not blame her for being with Angel, but chastises that slaying is not "a job", it is a part of who they are.

Back at the soot-blackened church, Drusilla rises from the rubble, completely revived, and carrying an unconscious Spike.

Tropes used in What's My Line? Part 2 include:

Kendra: (fists up) Wiggy?
Buffy: No kicko, no fighto.

We were in Paris. You had a branding iron. And there were worms in my baguette.

  • Bring Him to Me: Drusilla asks Spike if she can "have" Angel until the new moon. Spike drags Angel over to Dru, who says, "You've been a very bad daddy," and slaps him. Sometimes the fanfics write themselves, y'know?
  • Broken Record: "$9.99, tax included."

Cordelia: You know, Nothing Personal, but maybe you should look into selling dictionaries."

Willow: Well, don't you have some ambition?
Oz: Oh, yeah! Yeah. E-flat, diminished ninth.
Willow: Huh?
Oz: Well, the E-flat, it's, it's doable, but that diminished ninth, y'know, it's a man's chord. You could lose a finger.

Buffy: Hello and welcome to the Planet Pocket Protector.

Giles: There are forty-three churches in Sunnydale? That seems a little excessive.
Willow: It's the extra evil vibe from the Hellmouth. Makes people pray harder.

Kendra: I don't hug.
Buffy: Right. No. Good. Hate hugs.

Spike: I'd rather be fightin' you anyway.

Buffy: Mutual.

Kendra: That's ma best shirt! That's ma only shirt!

Kendra: She died?
Buffy: (defensively) Just a little.

Willow: (stands up in her defense) Buffy would never do that! --Oh. Except for that sometimes... you do that. (sits)

Cordelia: I can't believe that I'm stuck spending what will probably be my last few moments on Earth here with you!
Xander: I hope these are my last few moments! Three more seconds with you, and I'm gonna... (steps closer)
Cordelia: (steps closer) I'm gonna what? Coward!
Xander: Moron!
Cordelia: I hate you!
Xander: I hate you!

They look at each other for another second before grabbing each other and engaging in a mad, passionate kiss. It goes on for several seconds before they suddenly release each other and look at each other in horror.

Xander: We so need to get outta here.
Cordelia: (nods) Mm-hm!

Buffy: I don't take orders. I do things my way.
Kendra: No wonder you died.

Willow: Don't warn the tadpoles!

Kendra: You died?
Buffy: Just a little.

Buffy: ...I've had it. Spike is going down. You can attack me, you can send assassins after me; that's fine. But nobody messes with my boyfriend!

Cordelia: How will she even know where to find us?!
Xander: Cordelia...this is Buffy's house. Odds are she'll find us.

  • Weird Moon
  • Wet Sari Scene: Xander spraying the maggots off Cordelia with a garden hose.
  • Wham! Episode: Drusilla is now back to full health.
  • What Could Have Been: According to interviews with both Joss Whedon and James Marsters, this episode was supposed to be the final one with Spike in it, as he was scripted to die when Kendra and Buffy saved Angel. But Joss and company became so attached to Spike that this ending was later changed.
  • Why Are You Not My Son?: Kendra impressing Giles with her knowledge of Draemius's writings. They share a tee-hee about how dry the book is.

Buffy: Hello, and welcome to planet pocket protector.

Buffy: I guess I can't fight it. I'm a freak.
Kendra: But not the only freak.
Buffy: Not anymore.

  • You Can Keep Her: Cordy announces she prefers to take her chances with bug guy, and opines that Xander probably would just let a girl go off to her doom alone.

Xander: Not just any girl. You're special.

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