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Everyone in Sunnydale seems to have relationship problems. Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) cannot be with Angel (David Boreanaz) or he'll go evil. Willow (Alyson Hannigan) wants to cast a spell to stop the attraction between her and Xander (Nicholas Brendon). Even Spike (James Marsters) is moping around, still pining over losing Drusilla (Juliet Landau). Spike soon kidnaps Willow and Xander with the diabolical plan of forcing Willow to perform a spell to bring Drusilla back to him -- or they both die. Later, Spike lures Buffy and Angel into his plan by hanging out with Joyce (Kristine Sutherland). Buffy is ready to stake him until he informs her of his hostages. Oz (Seth Green) and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) are also told of Spike's plan and go to rescue their respective mates, only to find them kissing. Meanwhile, the Mayor (Harry Groener) sends some vampires out to kill Spike. Buffy, Angel, and Spike team up to fight them off. The thrill of the battle enlives Spike, who decides to go to Brazil and torture Drusilla until she loves him again. Needless to say, Willow and Xander's now-uncovered relationship spells an uncertain future for the friendship of Buffy's group.