Spike's heart sank into his stomach as he listened, as he watched Xander. This wasn't a trick, it wasn't payback for his own little stunt the other day. Harris wasn't that good of an actor, and more...he wasn't that vicious.

His hands fell away from Xander's arms and he took a step back, turning away as he growled, "That bitch!" But his voice cracked on the last word, betraying the deeper emotion he was trying to hide with anger.