Meanwhile, Faith rewrites history: "All my life, there was only one person who tried to be my friend, went out of their way when I had no right or reason to expect her to, and then -- I screwed her." Adolescent males across the country begin demanding details. Faith goes on, "Not to mention her boyfriend. Only, him, literally." Angel, confused, as usual, says, "Faith, you and I never --" Faith explains, "No, not you. The new one." Angel stares. Hee hee hee! Faith realizes her error, and says, "Oh my god. Angel, I'm so sorry." Angel makes an impressive fake recovery, saying, "There! You can say it! That's good." As Faith turns away, Angel goes in search of a nice firm wall he can slam his skull against for a while. Hope his prominent brow doesn't leave any dents in the bricks.
Lee and Lilah and Lindsey tell an unseen person that they appreciate the help. While Lilah pours coffee, because she may be a high-powered demonic attorney, but she's still the girl, they show this someone that Faith is "tougher than she looks." Lindsey says, "The point is that we want her dead." Lilah adds that there won't be a written contract, and "this is strictly a handshake deal." After a moment Lindsey adds, "Not that it's necessary for you to have hands in order for us to do business with you." Lilah, chagrined, apologizes for being "speciesist." She's interrupted with a blue bumpy demon with big sharp teeth and black hair attacks its coffee. Literally. Guess it didn't take offense.
Hellblazer #1 places a hanky in front of Wesley, then opens it to reveal a syringe. He says that the sedative inside is "powerful enough to bring down a man twice your size. Or a Slayer." Wesley confirms that Team Hellblazer plans to take Faith back to England for rehabilitation. Hellblazer #1 says, "You'll signal us as soon as it's done, and we'll come in and take care of the rest." Wesley demands that they don't hurt Angel in the process, and Hellblazer #3 reacts by calling Wesley a "ponce." Wesley insists, "I've confronted more evil, slain more demons, in short, done more good while working with Angel then I ever did when I was in the Council's employ." I wait for Hellblazer #3 to jeer, "Well if you love Angel so much, why don't you marry him?" but he doesn't. Hellblazer #1 gives Wesley his word that Angel won't be harmed, and they shake on it, causing a blipvert.









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