More thoughts upon rewatch (spoilers, duh):

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The stuff William's mom said to him really explains why he so completely remade himself.

And not to go all maudlin 'shipper, but damn. How can they show us everything they've shown us about William's past and not let it end with him finding real love? I'm hoping that they can't. Yes, I said the "H" word. Leave me alone.

Does Buffy still have a job? I mean, does one say to one's boss that they'll let their ex-boyfriend kill him if he tries anything again and then show up at the office the next day?

Speaking of ex-boyfriends, shut up, Giles. I still love you, and I'm gonna cut you slack on account of you probably not knowing about Spike begging Buffy to kill him or offering to leave, but Angel left because he couldn't deal. He is not something Spike should aspire to. Not having that level of self-awareness my ass. Spike is made of stronger stuff than that. Something you'd realize if you'd pull your head out for two seconds and think about the fact that he chose his soul. Gah! See, this is what has me all disappointed in Giles, that that distinction doesn't even occur to him. I understand that he's putting the fate of the world before Spike's welfare, or Buffy's, or even his own, considering that he had to know Buffy wouldn't forgive him. Spike has earned the benefit of the doubt, and I understand why Giles is reluctant to give it to him, but he's ignoring every reason that he should even consider doing so.

Believe it or not, I actually have sympathy for Wood. What Spike said about his mother not loving him was harsh and not entirely true, but I don't hold it against Spike seeing as how the man had just tried to kill him. But it made me feel sorry for Wood nonetheless.