Graham and Riley are called back to Sunnydale when the area destabilizes. When they return, they discover there are new factors in lives of the Scooby Gang, especially in Xander and Spike's.

This starts off as a series of emails between an unknowing Spike and Xander as they both try to come to terms with the many deaths of their loved ones that took place during Season Five; Joyce, Buffy, and Anya who died in the fight with Glory. The story moves on from there as Xander discovers Willow’s idea of bringing Buffy back from the dead and turns to Spike for help.

Xander discovers that he has more in common with a football jock,than he thought.

Ever wish you knew how different your life could have been?

A new universe, a new city, a new store. Buffy gets a life. Giles' life gets complicated. Er — more complicated.

Newly ensouled and tortured Spike is in Xander's care. He tries to convince Xander they are soul mates. Past life times in various eras are shown through episodic flashbacks. Spike/Xander Slash.

High school is out, and Xander is struggling to find his path--first in Sunnydale and then in L.A. And the whole time, Angel is waiting in the wings and the PTB are lurking in the shadows