The whole jist of this episode is basically that we need leadership - some sort of hierarchy to keep things running smoothly and unfortunately, Sunnydale has a defecit of parental authority when the band sells candy for fundraising purposes. Here's where things get "Hellmouthy" - the candy is being manufactured under the supervision of Ethan *surely you remember* who has cursed the candy with some sort of adolescent inducing spell. *Basically all the old fogeys turn young and irresponsible, yada yada yada...instant chaos*

Okeeleedokeely Angel fans, here's your moment. It's great how we find out little tid bits about our fave converted vamp as the series continues. Picture this: Buffy fibbing to mumsy and Giles so that she can get away to the old mansion, where Angel awaits, shirtless and practicing some sort of martial arts. We catch Buffy in a "gaga" state of mind and her and Angel go into the living room *or whatever you'd call that thing with the couch and the fireplace - which is burning at this point* *ohlala* Angel asks Buffy how Scott is and after some hesitation she tells him he's fine. B&A share a few awkward moments (ie: Buffy asking Angel to smell her - don't ask, just watch the ep) If you want details here they are: Angel tells Buffy he worries about her and asks her if she's being careful with the Slaying; Buffy admits that she, too, is concerned for his well-being and she states that things will be easier for him once he's well enough to manage on his own; he agrees that it will be better to do things without her help *sniffles* Keep in mind he's hurt here people; he thinks the Buffster is still schmoozey with Scotty boy, plus I'm sure he's reluctant to get close to her after the whole *ahem* well you know the deal.

Alrighty, back to the plot. It turns out that the mayor has some debts to pay to certain sewer-lurking demons, which would account for hiring Ethan to create his mystical chocolate. With the help of a very disoriented Giles, Joyce and Snyder *believe me this is chuckle-worthy - Try and picture our fave little troll going babe hunting and Watcher-man and Mother-of-the-Chosen-One getting jiggy with it. Hee, hee, we all knew this would happen at some point* Buffy figures out that the way the Mayor plans to pay his debts involves giving up infants as a sacrifice. After racing to the rescue and flame-broiling a slimy little snake like creature *hmmm, why am I getting deja-vu right about now? Think "Reptile Boy" people, only more reptilian* peace is restored to the Hellmouth (well, as peaceful as it gets anyways!)

There ya go, that's about the it. I give this episode my personal stamp of approval, although the plot did seem to drag a bit. It was well worth the B&A interaction and I have to admit the character development has pretty much returned to normal. As for Xander and Willow, they're still exchanging fairly suggestive remarks and/or other indications of a mutual attraction (ie: playing footsie). It was great to see Buffy back to her peppy self *yay for the non-mopey face* One question though: Why is it that Joss is searching for any means possible to get David in front of the camera sans shirt? What is this? A form of advertisement for his new series? Ok, I'm there!!!

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