Angel is plagued by nightmares where Spike is the champion and helper of the helpless, which makes Angel question if he is still doing what he used to do. The only episode to have been directed by a cast member (David Boreanaz).
In Angel's dream, he relives the moment in which Spike drinks from the cup that signifies he is the champion referred to by the Shanshu Prophecy. In his dream, the cup isn't a fake, and radiance shines down on Spike, then incinerates Angel in th more