[Spike appreciates it. And he'd like to defend Buffy, but he's a little upset about it as well.]

She knows how I feel about her. I mean, I know, I didn't call her or show up or anything after I came back, and I certainly didn't want her to mourn me forever or whatnot. I really am glad she found someone, if he'll make her happy.

But I wish she'd told me.