Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1996–2003): Season 5, Episode 6 - Family - full transcript
Buffy tells Giles the truth about Dawn and they decide to keep the secret about her origin. Buffy moves back home to stay together with her sick mother and Dawn. On the Eve of Tara's birthday, her big brother Donny, her father and her cousin visit her to bring her back home, since she would have a demon inside that would unleash in her twentieth anniversary. Meanwhile, The Beast forces Lei-Ach demons to chase and kill Buffy. Tara casts a spell to her friends to make demons invisible bringing trouble to her friends.
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Buffy the vampire slayer.
Buffy, I love you.
We conjure the goddess thespia to
help us locate demonic energy.
Are you sure
we're ready for that?
Or not.
Tell me where the key is.
The key is energy.
It's a portal.
My brethren
sent it to you.
Dawn.
She's not my sister?
She doesn't know that.
Tell me a story.
Okay. Once upon a time,
there was, um... a kitty.
She was very little, and she was
all alone, and nobody wanted her.
This is a very upsetting story.
Oh, oh. But it gets better.
'Cause one day,
the kitty was running around
the street, and a man came...
And swooped her up
and took her to the pound.
And at the pound, there
were lots of other kitties,
and there were puppies,
and some ferrets.
Were there dolphins?
Yes. Many dolphins
at the pound.
Was there a camel?
There was the front
of a camel, a half-camel.
Did the kitty get chosen
by some nice people?
- Well, now you've ruined the ending.
- Mmm... I'm sleepy.
Do you mind
if I keep the light on?
I was gonna
look up some spells.
That's fine.
I don't need to be snuggled.
ViXen.
You've been spell-gal
night and day lately.
Well, I just want
to keep up with you,
and I'm... well, I just like to be
useful, you know, to the gang.
I just never feel useful.
You are.
You're essential.
Do you think Buffy found
out anything tonight?
At the factory?
I don't know.
If there was something,
I figured she'd call us.
I don't know
what to say.
Tell me about it.
She has no idea?
No.
She thinks
she's my kid sister.
Are you going
to tell her?
How can I?
She'd freak, and that's
the last thing we need.
We have to
keep her safe.
This woman, this... whatever
she was, she knows, you know.
Should we be
thinking about...
Sending dawn away?
Away where?
I don't know.
Uh...
Your father's?
Yeah, he's, um,
in Spain...
With his secretary,
living the cliche.
I called him
when mom got sick.
He hasn't even...
I'm sorry.
When he bailed on us, I
remember dawn cried for a week.
Except she didn't.
She wasn't there,
but I can still feel
what it was like.
They sent her
to me, Giles.
I think I have to
take care of her.
I want to.
Do we tell the others?
No. No one.
They'd-they'd
act weird around her,
and it's safer for
everyone if they don't know.
Yes.
We have to find out
who this woman is,
and what she needs
dawn for.
I mean,
if she comes after you...
She'll come.
She'll come for us.
Okay. Now I'm upset.
Ow! Thumb.
Necessary opposable thumb.
Sorry. Crybaby.
You know what, you guys?
Just leave it here. Got it.
I don't need help.
Just be careful.
But we just helped her move
the stuff in a few days ago...
And it was fun.
People help each
other out, Anya.
It's one of our
strange customs.
Giles, I noticed you were doing
the smallest amount of helping
that can actually
be called helping.
Well, I saw myself in more of
a patriarchal sort of role.
You know, lots of
pointing and scowling.
- You two, stop that!
- He started it.
He called me a bad name. I think it
was bad. It might have been Latin.
Stop it or you're gonna break
something.
Or I'm going
to break something.
Still can't believe you're giving
up this cherry corner suite.
Just a few days
after we moved you in.
It's no big.
You know, with mom not being
well, I'm hardly ever here.
Just figured I'd save a little cash
for this semester, that's all.
I think that's smart.
Still, it's hard to give up.
You got the two entrances,
lot of opportunity for bawdy French
farce, and everybody loves bawdy...
- Where's dawn?
- I think she just walked out.
Dawn!
Some of your cds
are my cds.
I know. Come help me fold.
Startin' to feel
that fight?
Nothin' like gettin' your ass
kicked to make your ass hurt.
You'll totally take her next time.
'Cause you'll have backup, baby.
She's messin'
with all of us.
Yes. We'll-we'll find
her weaknesses and then...
Yeah. You learn her source,
and we'll introduce her
to her insect reflection.
Um, that...
That was funny if you, um...
If you studied Taglarin mythic
rights and are a complete dork.
Huh. Then how come
Xander didn't laugh?
I don't know that Taglarin stuff.
Oh.
Hey. You wanna start taking
stuff down to the car?
Yeah.
Okay.
Stupid.
Okay. Guys, now remember, you
have to be at the bronze by 8:00.
Bronze?
Tomorrow night,
Tara's birthday.
Right. Right.
We have to bring
presents, right?
Birth is
a present thing?
I got something
picked out, yeah.
You guys can all
still come, right?
I mean, I know there's this
new evil and all, but...
No, no,
we'll be there.
I could definitely use a break
from all this craziness.
What's the story?
Another crazy.
Got her family out there.
Yeah, let me guess. No
history of mental problems.
Yeah. That makes,
like, five this month.
They told me sunnydale
was gonna be interesting.
Aren't you off? Yeah, as of now.
Have fun.
I need a favor.
Thank you for coming.
We value your patronage.
Please come again
for more purchases!
Could we perhaps be a
little less effusive, Anya?
We don't want to frighten the people.
I'm just so excited.
They come in. I help them. They give
us money in exchange for goods.
You give me money
for working for you.
I have a place
in the world now.
I'm part of the system.
I'm a workin' gal.
Yes. Well, why don't you start
organizing the shipping orders?
Oh, no. That's boring. I just
want to do the money parts.
Well, sure I forgot
about the party.
There's kind of
a lot going on.
It's not, you know,
the most thrilling social
event of the season.
Yeah. It's a big deal
for Willow though.
I mean, you are
gonna be there?
Yeah, barring
monsters. Hey.
Hi.
Give me sugar.
I've come to buy sugar.
Mmm. Mmm...
We value
your patronage.
So, any breakthroughs on the
identity of miss congeniality?
Well, I've
narrowed it down some.
Your definition of narrow
is impressively wide.
Well, you didn't give me much to go on.
She... she looks human,
so the mug shots aren't
any use, and, uh...
You can't be more specific
about what she's like?
She was kind of like
Cordelia, actually.
I'm pretty sure
she dyes her hair.
Ah, yes, that one, of course.
Our work is done.
- There must be something on her.
- The answer's somewhere here.
It's right in front of us,
and we're too blind to see it!
I'm helping.
I'm reading. I'm quiet.
So, what'd you get her?
Huh?
Tara. You said you got
a present already.
Yeah, that was a tangled
web of lies, sweetie.
I'm not really sure what
kind of thing she'd...
I mean, I don't really
know her that well.
I know.
I mean, she's nice.
Yeah. Yeah, nice.
Nice...
It just...
I sort of...
I don't necessarily get her,
but she's real nice.
Yeah, there's
just that thing.
That thing.
That thing of not understanding...
half of what she says?
As for example...
But she's super nice.
You betcha.
Think there'll be a lot of wiccas
there, heavy wiccan crowd?
Well, that's sort of her deal.
Her and Willow are all wiccie.
Swingin' with the wiccan lifestyle.
Which is cool.
Oh, yeah. I just hope
we fit in, not awkward.
With Willow, it's like she's got
this whole new thing in her life,
but she's still Willow, so I
can always figure her out.
But Tara, I just know she likes Willow,
and she already has one of those.
I have a present-buying
headache.
Tara's damn birthday is just one too
many things for me to worry about.
Relax. You should take a few minutes.
Train or stretch out.
You should do somethin'
to work off the tension.
You want me, slayer?
Come and get me!
Oh, I'm coming.
I'm coming right now!
What are you thinking?
All about you, baby.
Tch. Ohh.
You're my little lamb.
Come up with
anything yet?
Well, candles, maybe, or
bath oils of some kind.
I saw a really cute sweater at bloomies,
but I think I want me to have it.
And you are talking
about what on earth?
Tara's birthday.
We're at a loss.
You're in a magic shop, and you
can't think what Tara would like.
I believe you're both
profoundly stupid.
Well, we don't really know what
kind of things witches like.
What, are we gonna get her
some cheesy crystal ball?
You bloody well better not.
I've got mine already wrapped.
Uh, are all these
magic books?
Uh, private collection. Books for sale
are against the walls over there.
So all these books
got spells in 'em?
Turn people into frogs,
things like that?
Yeah, we're building a race of frog-people.
It's a good time.
Huh...
So, uh, you all
witches or...
Hey, don't do a spell
on me now.
Was there something in
particular you were looking for?
Her insect reflection.
That is so good.
I just thought that'd be funny, you know?
If her center of power was...
Well, what do you know?
What's the matter? You don't
have a hug for your big brother?
Brother?
Willow,
this is Donny.
- Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
And, um, these are
m-my friends.
What, uh,
all of you hang out?
Wow. That's more people
than you met in high school.
How did you find...
I mean, how come you came?
Well, duh,
birthday girl.
Uh, we came down in the camper.
Been all over the campus.
We?
Look what I found!
Oh, dad, hi.
Well, here's my girl.
- It's such a s-surprise.
- Yes.
Cousin Beth.
Hey.
One of your dorm-mates said
I might find you here. Oh.
Oh, um, these are...
These are friends.
Um, this is Mr. Giles.
He runs the shop.
How do you do?
Pleasure. Well, I don't mean
to interrupt your plans.
I know we've come on you kind of suddenly,
but I thought we could have dinner.
Okay.
Why don't I pick you up
at 6:00? And we'll...
Do some catching up.
Yes, sir.
Forgive me for running out.
We're double-parked.
Nice to meet you all.
That's so weird. Your whole family.
Yeah.
They seem nice.
You know. They're okay.
Families are always...
They make you crazy.
Usually.
Want to get into research mode?
Sure.
- Honey, I'm home.
- Did you have a good day at work?
It's a rat race.
I squared away the rest of your stuff.
Wouldn't even know you ever left.
Oh, you're a god.
You're like the god
of boyfriends.
Nah, I just like it
when you owe me favors.
Well, this earns you a big favor.
There could be outfits.
Oh. Be still my heart.
See ya later.
Whoa. Whoa! Whoa. Whoa. Whoa!
Where do you think you're going?
- I'm going to Melinda's for dinner.
- Since when?
Nowish. You can't. It's not
safe for you to walk there.
It's across the street. What's the
big deal? I'm just gonna go...
No.
It's family night.
And besides, Melinda's
a bad influence.
I don't like you hanging out
with someone that... short.
I'm so glad you're
moving back into the house.
This is the source
of my gladness.
She makes me crazy.
That's kinda the word
I was searching for.
What? She shouldn't be
going over there.
Yeah, a lot of young people are experimenting
with shortness. Gotta nip that in the bud.
She can't be running out
whenever she'd like.
It's more than that.
What do you mean?
You tell me.
We all have
to be careful.
This demon chick
is exciting and new,
and I don't know
what I'm up against.
If we're in trouble here, I could contact
Graham. Get the government boys on this...
No! No, I-i don't want
them anywhere near this.
Just a suggestion.
Look, the fewer people that are
involved, the safer I will feel.
Every time I think I'm getting
closer to you... i gotta take off.
- Wait! What?
- I'll call you later.
Riley!
I want you to help.
I'm not...
Yeah.
I know you got a lot
on your mind.
You decide you want to let me in
on any of it, you let me know.
I'll come running.
The door wasn't locked.
I was a little early.
I suppose you wanted me
to see all these...
Toys.
You don't even try
to hide it anymore.
I'd hoped maybe you'd gotten
over the whole witchcraft thing.
That if we let you go, you'd...
get it out of your system.
Then they told me to look for
you in the... that store.
I didn't... I didn't know
that you were coming.
Of course we came.
We haven't heard
from you in months.
Your birthday's
getting closer and closer.
You know what that means.
I don't think it's...
- It won't mean that...
- You're turning 20.
It's the same age
your mother was when she...
Do your friends
even know?
Y-yes.
Are you lying to me?
Tara, you're coming home with us.
You know it's the only way.
Home?
You can't control
what's going to happen.
You have evil inside of
you, and it will come out.
And letting yourself work all this
magic is only going to make it worse.
Where do you think
that power comes from?
It...
It doesn't feel evil...
Sir.
Evil never does.
I don't feel much
like eating right now.
I'll give you some time,
but we need to be gone
by morning.
Your family loves you,
Tara, no matter what.
How do you think your friends are gonna
feel when they see your true face?
Finally. I thought you were
gonna nap the whole day away.
Stop whining.
You know, I remember when the
lei-ach were a proud warrior race,
not sneaking around hospitals looking for weak,
sickly types to suck the bone marrow from.
But let's talk about
my problems for 30 seconds,
if that's perfectly
all right with you.
Blonde. Short.
Strong for a human...
And massively rude.
Broke my shoe, took my monk. Do you
have any idea who I'm talking about?
A slayer?
Oh, god, please don't tell me I
was fighting a vampire slayer.
How unbelievably common.
If I had friends and
they heard about this.
And you know she's going
around telling everybody.
I mean, she's probably just...
Pay attention!
I am great,
and I am beautiful,
and when I walk into a room,
all eyes turn to me...
Because my name is a holy
name, and you will listen!
Get your friends.
Find the girl. Kill the girl.
Okay, baby?
You have the cutest
little suppurating sores.
Has anyone
ever told you that?
Hey.
Hey.
Was dinner fun?
Well, there's
Scooby-age afoot.
Giles called a meeting about
our spankin' new menace.
Oh. You should go. They don't need
me for that. You can fill me in.
No. No,
you have to come.
This demon chick is supposed
to be really powerful.
And I was thinking, maybe we
can try that... that spell.
You know, the one to find demons.
That didn't work.
Yeah, but we only
tried it once,
and I-i think I got
some ingredients wrong.
Well, I'm tired.
We can do it tomorrow.
You sure you don't wanna...
look, my family's here, okay?
I can't just...
Not everything is about
your friends and stuff.
Sorry.
No. No, I mean...
There's just
so much going on.
I just...
I'm really tired.
Okay.
I'll see you in the morning.
You can fill me in.
Great.
We'll be demon hunters.
Hey. Am I late? Did I
miss any exposition?
No, no, no. No, nothing
earth-shattering to relate.
I just had a few thoughts and wanted to
make sure that we were on the same page.
- Can I buy one of these?
- No.
- With my own money?
- I let you come.
Now sit down
and look studious.
First of all, I want to
talk to you about safety.
Um, now, this creature
could be... will be.
Will be coming after Buffy
and possibly all of us.
Blind cadria, desolate queen,
work my will upon them all,
your curse upon them,
my obeisance to you.
Now, I may have a lead on this
monk that Buffy spoke with.
There are a few orders
that I've read up on...
I'm-I'm sorry. Where was I?
The monk.
Yes, um, I'd like us all to
start looking at these orders.
It's possible whichever one this monk
belonged to was wiped out entirely.
You shouldn't be
coming in here.
You got a rep
with these monsters.
But you come in here,
night after night.
Are you lookin'
to get killed?
I come for the ambience.
What can I say? The place
just reeks of class.
Yeah? Well,
if Willy was here...
Willy's not here.
Hit me.
Drinking alone?
It's not a good sign.
So they tell me.
I buy you a drink,
neither one of us...
Has that problem
anymore, now do we?
Vodka tonic.
Vodka tonic.
I'm Sandy.
Riley.
This place
is such a dive.
No, no, it's great.
You just have
to close your eyes,
plug up your nostrils...
It's fine.
We could go
somewhere else.
Someplace more private.
Oh, ho, ho. Sandy, Sandy.
It's no good.
My heart belongs
to another.
Besides, I don't
go out with vampires.
They're never interested
in my intellect.
Hi, baby.
Hello, sweetbreads.
Have fun?
Oh, it was so exciting. You wouldn't
believe it. I went to April fools,
and absolutely
everything was on sale.
You paid for it?
Oh, no. I just
killed the clerk.
Still,
a bargain's a bargain.
Oh, I ran into
Carol beets.
You know, she sired Brandon,
Brandon from the sewer gang.
And she said
the lei-ach demon...
Was recruiting his brethren
to kill the slayer.
How's that?
Apparently, he got recruited by some big
nether-wig, and now he's on a mission.
You think they might
actually do it?
- Kill her?
- God, that would be... pleasant.
Well, if they do, I think
we should do something...
Like a gift basket
or something.
- Where are you going?
- To get a decent seat.
If the slayer's gonna die,
I'm gonna watch.
Tara.
Beth, what are you...
I-I was
looking for you.
I'm sorry we didn't
get to have dinner.
I just wanted to see
if everything was okay.
See if you needed any help
with anything... packing.
Beth, I'm not... I'm n-not
coming back with you.
You're not?
I-i don't think so.
You selfish bitch.
What? You don't care the
slightest bitty bit...
About your family,
do you?
Your dad's been worried sick about you
every day since you've been gone.
There's a house that
needs taking care of.
Donny and your dad
having to do for themselves...
While you're down here living god
knows what kind of lifestyle.
I can't wait till your little friends
find out the truth about you.
And they will, you know. It doesn't
matter how innocent you act.
They'll see.
No, they won't.
They will, unless you do
some kind of spell on them.
You did.
N-n-no! You did
something to them.
I'm telling your father. No!
No, it wasn't anything.
You think you can just go around
cursing people? Your dad's gonna pop.
It was just
so they wouldn't see.
So-so they wouldn't see
the demon part of me.
Please don't tell dad.
It's harmless.
Tara?
I thought
I heard something.
Don't you see how
out of control you are?
You've been lying to
these people for a year,
and now you've put
a spell on them.
Is that right? Is that
a human thing to do?
Now, I'm telling
your father.
If he doesn't force you to come
home... and I think that he should...
I know he's going to tell
your friends the truth.
If I were you,
I'd tell them first.
And then I'd
tell them good-bye.
Do I get paid
overtime for this?
Certainly not. Dawn,
would you close the door?
I didn't open it!
Giles! There's...
Something in here!
Where'd it go?
Under there. Go.
You're welcome.
- Where'd it go?
- Ohh!
It's over there!
- How many are there?
- I've already been injured once this month!
Shut up.
Buffy, behind you!
Tara, where is it?
Can you see it?
Oh, god.
Blind cadria,
lift your veil,
give evil form
and break my spell.
Tara!
What in god's name
is that?
Lei-ach demon.
Fun little buggers.
Big with
the marrow sucking.
I don't understand.
I'm not sure I do either.
I'm sorry.
I'm s-s-so sorry.
I was... I was
trying to hide.
I didn't want you
to see... what I am.
Tara... what?
What do you mean,
what you are?
Demon. The women
in our family...
Have demon in them.
Her mother had it. That's
where the magic comes from.
We came to take her
home before...
Well, before things
like this started happening.
You cast a spell on us to keep
us from seeing your demon side.
That's why we couldn't
see our attackers.
Nearly got us
killed.
I'll go.
I'm very sorry.
The camper's outside.
Wait! Go?
She just did a spell
that went wrong.
It-it was just
a mistake.
It's not the point, and
it's not your concern.
She belongs with us. We know
how to control her... problem.
Tara, look at me.
I trusted you more than
anyone in my life.
Was all that
just a lie?
No.
Do you wanna leave?
- It's not your decision, young lady.
- I know that!
Do you wanna leave?
You're going to do
what's right, Tara.
Now I'm taking you out of here
before somebody does get killed.
The girl belongs
with her family.
I hope that's clear
to the rest of you.
It is.
You want her, Mr. Maclay? You
can go ahead and take her.
- You just gotta go through me.
- - What?
You heard me.
You wanna take Tara out
of here against her will?
- You gotta come through me.
- And me.
Is this a joke?
I'm not gonna be threatened
by two little girls.
You don't wanna
mess with us.
She's a hair-puller.
And... you're not just
dealing with...
Two little girls.
- You're dealing with all of us.
- 'Cept me.
- 'Cept spike.
- I don't care what happens.
This is insane. You
people have no right...
To interfere
with Tara's affairs.
We are her blood kin!
- Who the hell are you?
- We're family.
Dad...
You gonna let 'em
just...
Tara, if you don't get
in that car,
I swear by god,
I will beat you down.
And I swear by
your full and manly beard,
you're gonna break
something trying.
Well, I hope you'll
all be happy...
Hanging out with
a disgusting demon.
Excuse me.
What kind?
What?
What kind of demon is she? There's
a lot of different kinds.
Some are very, very evil,
and some have been...
Considered to be useful
members of society.
Well, I-i...
What does it matter?
Evil is evil.
Well, let's just narrow it down.
Ohh...
Why don't I
make this simple?
- Ow!
- Hey!
Hey!
- He hit my nose.
- And it hurt... him, I mean.
And that only works on humans.
There's no demon in there.
That's just a family legend.
Am I right?
Just a bit of spin
to keep the ladies in line?
Ha. You're a piece
of work. I like you.
I'm not a demon.
You're not a demon.
He hurt my nose.
Oh.
Yeah. You're welcome.
Mr. Maclay, I would say your
business here is finished.
Tara.
For 18 years, your family has taken
care of you and supported you.
If you want to turn
your back... dad...
Just go.
Magic.
Are you happy now?
♪ Gratitude
for your attitude ♪
♪ But I'm falling
at your feet ♪
♪ And I'm crawling
at your feet ♪
♪♪
♪ At my gratitude
for your attitude ♪
♪ But I'm falling
at your feet ♪
♪♪
♪ Hey, my head spins
at the thought ♪
Sorry I'm late.
You came.
Of course I came.
No. See, 'cause...
Your insect reflection...
Represents your insignificance
in terms of the karmic cycle.
It's still not funny.
This place
is so cool.
Except I have to wear this
stupid stamp on my hand.
That's to keep you
from boozing it up.
Oh, please. Only losers
drink alcohol.
So what's
an eagle reflection?
Um...
My dance?
♪♪
♪ So dear to me ♪
Good birthday?
Best birthday.
I still can't believe you didn't tell
me about your family and all that.
I was just afraid if you saw the
kind of people I came from...
You wouldn't want to be
anywhere near me.
See... That's where
you're a dummy.
I think about what
you grew up with,
and then I look
at what you are...
It makes me proud.
It makes me
love you more.
Every time i...
Even when
I'm at my worst...
You always make me
feel special.
How do you do that?
Magic.
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪♪
Grr! Arrgh!
Buffy the vampire slayer.
Buffy, I love you.
We conjure the goddess thespia to
help us locate demonic energy.
Are you sure
we're ready for that?
Or not.
Tell me where the key is.
The key is energy.
It's a portal.
My brethren
sent it to you.
Dawn.
She's not my sister?
She doesn't know that.
Tell me a story.
Okay. Once upon a time,
there was, um... a kitty.
She was very little, and she was
all alone, and nobody wanted her.
This is a very upsetting story.
Oh, oh. But it gets better.
'Cause one day,
the kitty was running around
the street, and a man came...
And swooped her up
and took her to the pound.
And at the pound, there
were lots of other kitties,
and there were puppies,
and some ferrets.
Were there dolphins?
Yes. Many dolphins
at the pound.
Was there a camel?
There was the front
of a camel, a half-camel.
Did the kitty get chosen
by some nice people?
- Well, now you've ruined the ending.
- Mmm... I'm sleepy.
Do you mind
if I keep the light on?
I was gonna
look up some spells.
That's fine.
I don't need to be snuggled.
ViXen.
You've been spell-gal
night and day lately.
Well, I just want
to keep up with you,
and I'm... well, I just like to be
useful, you know, to the gang.
I just never feel useful.
You are.
You're essential.
Do you think Buffy found
out anything tonight?
At the factory?
I don't know.
If there was something,
I figured she'd call us.
I don't know
what to say.
Tell me about it.
She has no idea?
No.
She thinks
she's my kid sister.
Are you going
to tell her?
How can I?
She'd freak, and that's
the last thing we need.
We have to
keep her safe.
This woman, this... whatever
she was, she knows, you know.
Should we be
thinking about...
Sending dawn away?
Away where?
I don't know.
Uh...
Your father's?
Yeah, he's, um,
in Spain...
With his secretary,
living the cliche.
I called him
when mom got sick.
He hasn't even...
I'm sorry.
When he bailed on us, I
remember dawn cried for a week.
Except she didn't.
She wasn't there,
but I can still feel
what it was like.
They sent her
to me, Giles.
I think I have to
take care of her.
I want to.
Do we tell the others?
No. No one.
They'd-they'd
act weird around her,
and it's safer for
everyone if they don't know.
Yes.
We have to find out
who this woman is,
and what she needs
dawn for.
I mean,
if she comes after you...
She'll come.
She'll come for us.
Okay. Now I'm upset.
Ow! Thumb.
Necessary opposable thumb.
Sorry. Crybaby.
You know what, you guys?
Just leave it here. Got it.
I don't need help.
Just be careful.
But we just helped her move
the stuff in a few days ago...
And it was fun.
People help each
other out, Anya.
It's one of our
strange customs.
Giles, I noticed you were doing
the smallest amount of helping
that can actually
be called helping.
Well, I saw myself in more of
a patriarchal sort of role.
You know, lots of
pointing and scowling.
- You two, stop that!
- He started it.
He called me a bad name. I think it
was bad. It might have been Latin.
Stop it or you're gonna break
something.
Or I'm going
to break something.
Still can't believe you're giving
up this cherry corner suite.
Just a few days
after we moved you in.
It's no big.
You know, with mom not being
well, I'm hardly ever here.
Just figured I'd save a little cash
for this semester, that's all.
I think that's smart.
Still, it's hard to give up.
You got the two entrances,
lot of opportunity for bawdy French
farce, and everybody loves bawdy...
- Where's dawn?
- I think she just walked out.
Dawn!
Some of your cds
are my cds.
I know. Come help me fold.
Startin' to feel
that fight?
Nothin' like gettin' your ass
kicked to make your ass hurt.
You'll totally take her next time.
'Cause you'll have backup, baby.
She's messin'
with all of us.
Yes. We'll-we'll find
her weaknesses and then...
Yeah. You learn her source,
and we'll introduce her
to her insect reflection.
Um, that...
That was funny if you, um...
If you studied Taglarin mythic
rights and are a complete dork.
Huh. Then how come
Xander didn't laugh?
I don't know that Taglarin stuff.
Oh.
Hey. You wanna start taking
stuff down to the car?
Yeah.
Okay.
Stupid.
Okay. Guys, now remember, you
have to be at the bronze by 8:00.
Bronze?
Tomorrow night,
Tara's birthday.
Right. Right.
We have to bring
presents, right?
Birth is
a present thing?
I got something
picked out, yeah.
You guys can all
still come, right?
I mean, I know there's this
new evil and all, but...
No, no,
we'll be there.
I could definitely use a break
from all this craziness.
What's the story?
Another crazy.
Got her family out there.
Yeah, let me guess. No
history of mental problems.
Yeah. That makes,
like, five this month.
They told me sunnydale
was gonna be interesting.
Aren't you off? Yeah, as of now.
Have fun.
I need a favor.
Thank you for coming.
We value your patronage.
Please come again
for more purchases!
Could we perhaps be a
little less effusive, Anya?
We don't want to frighten the people.
I'm just so excited.
They come in. I help them. They give
us money in exchange for goods.
You give me money
for working for you.
I have a place
in the world now.
I'm part of the system.
I'm a workin' gal.
Yes. Well, why don't you start
organizing the shipping orders?
Oh, no. That's boring. I just
want to do the money parts.
Well, sure I forgot
about the party.
There's kind of
a lot going on.
It's not, you know,
the most thrilling social
event of the season.
Yeah. It's a big deal
for Willow though.
I mean, you are
gonna be there?
Yeah, barring
monsters. Hey.
Hi.
Give me sugar.
I've come to buy sugar.
Mmm. Mmm...
We value
your patronage.
So, any breakthroughs on the
identity of miss congeniality?
Well, I've
narrowed it down some.
Your definition of narrow
is impressively wide.
Well, you didn't give me much to go on.
She... she looks human,
so the mug shots aren't
any use, and, uh...
You can't be more specific
about what she's like?
She was kind of like
Cordelia, actually.
I'm pretty sure
she dyes her hair.
Ah, yes, that one, of course.
Our work is done.
- There must be something on her.
- The answer's somewhere here.
It's right in front of us,
and we're too blind to see it!
I'm helping.
I'm reading. I'm quiet.
So, what'd you get her?
Huh?
Tara. You said you got
a present already.
Yeah, that was a tangled
web of lies, sweetie.
I'm not really sure what
kind of thing she'd...
I mean, I don't really
know her that well.
I know.
I mean, she's nice.
Yeah. Yeah, nice.
Nice...
It just...
I sort of...
I don't necessarily get her,
but she's real nice.
Yeah, there's
just that thing.
That thing.
That thing of not understanding...
half of what she says?
As for example...
But she's super nice.
You betcha.
Think there'll be a lot of wiccas
there, heavy wiccan crowd?
Well, that's sort of her deal.
Her and Willow are all wiccie.
Swingin' with the wiccan lifestyle.
Which is cool.
Oh, yeah. I just hope
we fit in, not awkward.
With Willow, it's like she's got
this whole new thing in her life,
but she's still Willow, so I
can always figure her out.
But Tara, I just know she likes Willow,
and she already has one of those.
I have a present-buying
headache.
Tara's damn birthday is just one too
many things for me to worry about.
Relax. You should take a few minutes.
Train or stretch out.
You should do somethin'
to work off the tension.
You want me, slayer?
Come and get me!
Oh, I'm coming.
I'm coming right now!
What are you thinking?
All about you, baby.
Tch. Ohh.
You're my little lamb.
Come up with
anything yet?
Well, candles, maybe, or
bath oils of some kind.
I saw a really cute sweater at bloomies,
but I think I want me to have it.
And you are talking
about what on earth?
Tara's birthday.
We're at a loss.
You're in a magic shop, and you
can't think what Tara would like.
I believe you're both
profoundly stupid.
Well, we don't really know what
kind of things witches like.
What, are we gonna get her
some cheesy crystal ball?
You bloody well better not.
I've got mine already wrapped.
Uh, are all these
magic books?
Uh, private collection. Books for sale
are against the walls over there.
So all these books
got spells in 'em?
Turn people into frogs,
things like that?
Yeah, we're building a race of frog-people.
It's a good time.
Huh...
So, uh, you all
witches or...
Hey, don't do a spell
on me now.
Was there something in
particular you were looking for?
Her insect reflection.
That is so good.
I just thought that'd be funny, you know?
If her center of power was...
Well, what do you know?
What's the matter? You don't
have a hug for your big brother?
Brother?
Willow,
this is Donny.
- Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
And, um, these are
m-my friends.
What, uh,
all of you hang out?
Wow. That's more people
than you met in high school.
How did you find...
I mean, how come you came?
Well, duh,
birthday girl.
Uh, we came down in the camper.
Been all over the campus.
We?
Look what I found!
Oh, dad, hi.
Well, here's my girl.
- It's such a s-surprise.
- Yes.
Cousin Beth.
Hey.
One of your dorm-mates said
I might find you here. Oh.
Oh, um, these are...
These are friends.
Um, this is Mr. Giles.
He runs the shop.
How do you do?
Pleasure. Well, I don't mean
to interrupt your plans.
I know we've come on you kind of suddenly,
but I thought we could have dinner.
Okay.
Why don't I pick you up
at 6:00? And we'll...
Do some catching up.
Yes, sir.
Forgive me for running out.
We're double-parked.
Nice to meet you all.
That's so weird. Your whole family.
Yeah.
They seem nice.
You know. They're okay.
Families are always...
They make you crazy.
Usually.
Want to get into research mode?
Sure.
- Honey, I'm home.
- Did you have a good day at work?
It's a rat race.
I squared away the rest of your stuff.
Wouldn't even know you ever left.
Oh, you're a god.
You're like the god
of boyfriends.
Nah, I just like it
when you owe me favors.
Well, this earns you a big favor.
There could be outfits.
Oh. Be still my heart.
See ya later.
Whoa. Whoa! Whoa. Whoa. Whoa!
Where do you think you're going?
- I'm going to Melinda's for dinner.
- Since when?
Nowish. You can't. It's not
safe for you to walk there.
It's across the street. What's the
big deal? I'm just gonna go...
No.
It's family night.
And besides, Melinda's
a bad influence.
I don't like you hanging out
with someone that... short.
I'm so glad you're
moving back into the house.
This is the source
of my gladness.
She makes me crazy.
That's kinda the word
I was searching for.
What? She shouldn't be
going over there.
Yeah, a lot of young people are experimenting
with shortness. Gotta nip that in the bud.
She can't be running out
whenever she'd like.
It's more than that.
What do you mean?
You tell me.
We all have
to be careful.
This demon chick
is exciting and new,
and I don't know
what I'm up against.
If we're in trouble here, I could contact
Graham. Get the government boys on this...
No! No, I-i don't want
them anywhere near this.
Just a suggestion.
Look, the fewer people that are
involved, the safer I will feel.
Every time I think I'm getting
closer to you... i gotta take off.
- Wait! What?
- I'll call you later.
Riley!
I want you to help.
I'm not...
Yeah.
I know you got a lot
on your mind.
You decide you want to let me in
on any of it, you let me know.
I'll come running.
The door wasn't locked.
I was a little early.
I suppose you wanted me
to see all these...
Toys.
You don't even try
to hide it anymore.
I'd hoped maybe you'd gotten
over the whole witchcraft thing.
That if we let you go, you'd...
get it out of your system.
Then they told me to look for
you in the... that store.
I didn't... I didn't know
that you were coming.
Of course we came.
We haven't heard
from you in months.
Your birthday's
getting closer and closer.
You know what that means.
I don't think it's...
- It won't mean that...
- You're turning 20.
It's the same age
your mother was when she...
Do your friends
even know?
Y-yes.
Are you lying to me?
Tara, you're coming home with us.
You know it's the only way.
Home?
You can't control
what's going to happen.
You have evil inside of
you, and it will come out.
And letting yourself work all this
magic is only going to make it worse.
Where do you think
that power comes from?
It...
It doesn't feel evil...
Sir.
Evil never does.
I don't feel much
like eating right now.
I'll give you some time,
but we need to be gone
by morning.
Your family loves you,
Tara, no matter what.
How do you think your friends are gonna
feel when they see your true face?
Finally. I thought you were
gonna nap the whole day away.
Stop whining.
You know, I remember when the
lei-ach were a proud warrior race,
not sneaking around hospitals looking for weak,
sickly types to suck the bone marrow from.
But let's talk about
my problems for 30 seconds,
if that's perfectly
all right with you.
Blonde. Short.
Strong for a human...
And massively rude.
Broke my shoe, took my monk. Do you
have any idea who I'm talking about?
A slayer?
Oh, god, please don't tell me I
was fighting a vampire slayer.
How unbelievably common.
If I had friends and
they heard about this.
And you know she's going
around telling everybody.
I mean, she's probably just...
Pay attention!
I am great,
and I am beautiful,
and when I walk into a room,
all eyes turn to me...
Because my name is a holy
name, and you will listen!
Get your friends.
Find the girl. Kill the girl.
Okay, baby?
You have the cutest
little suppurating sores.
Has anyone
ever told you that?
Hey.
Hey.
Was dinner fun?
Well, there's
Scooby-age afoot.
Giles called a meeting about
our spankin' new menace.
Oh. You should go. They don't need
me for that. You can fill me in.
No. No,
you have to come.
This demon chick is supposed
to be really powerful.
And I was thinking, maybe we
can try that... that spell.
You know, the one to find demons.
That didn't work.
Yeah, but we only
tried it once,
and I-i think I got
some ingredients wrong.
Well, I'm tired.
We can do it tomorrow.
You sure you don't wanna...
look, my family's here, okay?
I can't just...
Not everything is about
your friends and stuff.
Sorry.
No. No, I mean...
There's just
so much going on.
I just...
I'm really tired.
Okay.
I'll see you in the morning.
You can fill me in.
Great.
We'll be demon hunters.
Hey. Am I late? Did I
miss any exposition?
No, no, no. No, nothing
earth-shattering to relate.
I just had a few thoughts and wanted to
make sure that we were on the same page.
- Can I buy one of these?
- No.
- With my own money?
- I let you come.
Now sit down
and look studious.
First of all, I want to
talk to you about safety.
Um, now, this creature
could be... will be.
Will be coming after Buffy
and possibly all of us.
Blind cadria, desolate queen,
work my will upon them all,
your curse upon them,
my obeisance to you.
Now, I may have a lead on this
monk that Buffy spoke with.
There are a few orders
that I've read up on...
I'm-I'm sorry. Where was I?
The monk.
Yes, um, I'd like us all to
start looking at these orders.
It's possible whichever one this monk
belonged to was wiped out entirely.
You shouldn't be
coming in here.
You got a rep
with these monsters.
But you come in here,
night after night.
Are you lookin'
to get killed?
I come for the ambience.
What can I say? The place
just reeks of class.
Yeah? Well,
if Willy was here...
Willy's not here.
Hit me.
Drinking alone?
It's not a good sign.
So they tell me.
I buy you a drink,
neither one of us...
Has that problem
anymore, now do we?
Vodka tonic.
Vodka tonic.
I'm Sandy.
Riley.
This place
is such a dive.
No, no, it's great.
You just have
to close your eyes,
plug up your nostrils...
It's fine.
We could go
somewhere else.
Someplace more private.
Oh, ho, ho. Sandy, Sandy.
It's no good.
My heart belongs
to another.
Besides, I don't
go out with vampires.
They're never interested
in my intellect.
Hi, baby.
Hello, sweetbreads.
Have fun?
Oh, it was so exciting. You wouldn't
believe it. I went to April fools,
and absolutely
everything was on sale.
You paid for it?
Oh, no. I just
killed the clerk.
Still,
a bargain's a bargain.
Oh, I ran into
Carol beets.
You know, she sired Brandon,
Brandon from the sewer gang.
And she said
the lei-ach demon...
Was recruiting his brethren
to kill the slayer.
How's that?
Apparently, he got recruited by some big
nether-wig, and now he's on a mission.
You think they might
actually do it?
- Kill her?
- God, that would be... pleasant.
Well, if they do, I think
we should do something...
Like a gift basket
or something.
- Where are you going?
- To get a decent seat.
If the slayer's gonna die,
I'm gonna watch.
Tara.
Beth, what are you...
I-I was
looking for you.
I'm sorry we didn't
get to have dinner.
I just wanted to see
if everything was okay.
See if you needed any help
with anything... packing.
Beth, I'm not... I'm n-not
coming back with you.
You're not?
I-i don't think so.
You selfish bitch.
What? You don't care the
slightest bitty bit...
About your family,
do you?
Your dad's been worried sick about you
every day since you've been gone.
There's a house that
needs taking care of.
Donny and your dad
having to do for themselves...
While you're down here living god
knows what kind of lifestyle.
I can't wait till your little friends
find out the truth about you.
And they will, you know. It doesn't
matter how innocent you act.
They'll see.
No, they won't.
They will, unless you do
some kind of spell on them.
You did.
N-n-no! You did
something to them.
I'm telling your father. No!
No, it wasn't anything.
You think you can just go around
cursing people? Your dad's gonna pop.
It was just
so they wouldn't see.
So-so they wouldn't see
the demon part of me.
Please don't tell dad.
It's harmless.
Tara?
I thought
I heard something.
Don't you see how
out of control you are?
You've been lying to
these people for a year,
and now you've put
a spell on them.
Is that right? Is that
a human thing to do?
Now, I'm telling
your father.
If he doesn't force you to come
home... and I think that he should...
I know he's going to tell
your friends the truth.
If I were you,
I'd tell them first.
And then I'd
tell them good-bye.
Do I get paid
overtime for this?
Certainly not. Dawn,
would you close the door?
I didn't open it!
Giles! There's...
Something in here!
Where'd it go?
Under there. Go.
You're welcome.
- Where'd it go?
- Ohh!
It's over there!
- How many are there?
- I've already been injured once this month!
Shut up.
Buffy, behind you!
Tara, where is it?
Can you see it?
Oh, god.
Blind cadria,
lift your veil,
give evil form
and break my spell.
Tara!
What in god's name
is that?
Lei-ach demon.
Fun little buggers.
Big with
the marrow sucking.
I don't understand.
I'm not sure I do either.
I'm sorry.
I'm s-s-so sorry.
I was... I was
trying to hide.
I didn't want you
to see... what I am.
Tara... what?
What do you mean,
what you are?
Demon. The women
in our family...
Have demon in them.
Her mother had it. That's
where the magic comes from.
We came to take her
home before...
Well, before things
like this started happening.
You cast a spell on us to keep
us from seeing your demon side.
That's why we couldn't
see our attackers.
Nearly got us
killed.
I'll go.
I'm very sorry.
The camper's outside.
Wait! Go?
She just did a spell
that went wrong.
It-it was just
a mistake.
It's not the point, and
it's not your concern.
She belongs with us. We know
how to control her... problem.
Tara, look at me.
I trusted you more than
anyone in my life.
Was all that
just a lie?
No.
Do you wanna leave?
- It's not your decision, young lady.
- I know that!
Do you wanna leave?
You're going to do
what's right, Tara.
Now I'm taking you out of here
before somebody does get killed.
The girl belongs
with her family.
I hope that's clear
to the rest of you.
It is.
You want her, Mr. Maclay? You
can go ahead and take her.
- You just gotta go through me.
- - What?
You heard me.
You wanna take Tara out
of here against her will?
- You gotta come through me.
- And me.
Is this a joke?
I'm not gonna be threatened
by two little girls.
You don't wanna
mess with us.
She's a hair-puller.
And... you're not just
dealing with...
Two little girls.
- You're dealing with all of us.
- 'Cept me.
- 'Cept spike.
- I don't care what happens.
This is insane. You
people have no right...
To interfere
with Tara's affairs.
We are her blood kin!
- Who the hell are you?
- We're family.
Dad...
You gonna let 'em
just...
Tara, if you don't get
in that car,
I swear by god,
I will beat you down.
And I swear by
your full and manly beard,
you're gonna break
something trying.
Well, I hope you'll
all be happy...
Hanging out with
a disgusting demon.
Excuse me.
What kind?
What?
What kind of demon is she? There's
a lot of different kinds.
Some are very, very evil,
and some have been...
Considered to be useful
members of society.
Well, I-i...
What does it matter?
Evil is evil.
Well, let's just narrow it down.
Ohh...
Why don't I
make this simple?
- Ow!
- Hey!
Hey!
- He hit my nose.
- And it hurt... him, I mean.
And that only works on humans.
There's no demon in there.
That's just a family legend.
Am I right?
Just a bit of spin
to keep the ladies in line?
Ha. You're a piece
of work. I like you.
I'm not a demon.
You're not a demon.
He hurt my nose.
Oh.
Yeah. You're welcome.
Mr. Maclay, I would say your
business here is finished.
Tara.
For 18 years, your family has taken
care of you and supported you.
If you want to turn
your back... dad...
Just go.
Magic.
Are you happy now?
♪ Gratitude
for your attitude ♪
♪ But I'm falling
at your feet ♪
♪ And I'm crawling
at your feet ♪
♪♪
♪ At my gratitude
for your attitude ♪
♪ But I'm falling
at your feet ♪
♪♪
♪ Hey, my head spins
at the thought ♪
Sorry I'm late.
You came.
Of course I came.
No. See, 'cause...
Your insect reflection...
Represents your insignificance
in terms of the karmic cycle.
It's still not funny.
This place
is so cool.
Except I have to wear this
stupid stamp on my hand.
That's to keep you
from boozing it up.
Oh, please. Only losers
drink alcohol.
So what's
an eagle reflection?
Um...
My dance?
♪♪
♪ So dear to me ♪
Good birthday?
Best birthday.
I still can't believe you didn't tell
me about your family and all that.
I was just afraid if you saw the
kind of people I came from...
You wouldn't want to be
anywhere near me.
See... That's where
you're a dummy.
I think about what
you grew up with,
and then I look
at what you are...
It makes me proud.
It makes me
love you more.
Every time i...
Even when
I'm at my worst...
You always make me
feel special.
How do you do that?
Magic.
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪
♪ I can't take my eyes
off you ♪♪
Grr! Arrgh!