one of my favorite episodes. i think it's because i like to see Buffy out of her element. she's sick, something we've never seen before, and it really hits her hard. all of them, i think, are a little knocked back by the fact that Buffy's not well enough to patrol. Even Cordelia steps up and goes out on patrol with Xander and Willow, cause she knows Buffy's not up to it and someone has to keep the town safe. (i love all of Cordy's heroic moments, it's a thing)
the fact that she can't fight off Angelus is another big moment in her life. she collapses in the middle of the fight and has to be rescued by the others, and then she's rushed to hospital, seemingly delerious, at least from the doctors points of view.
i loved the vulnrability of Buffy when her fear of hospitals is exposed, and how it came about. the flash back to Buffy and Celia playing was funny, especially since Buffy was playing a superhero, and 8/9 years later, she actaully became one.
i liked that Buffy decided to make herself sick again to fight the bad guy. it should how much she'd grown. yes, she's used to putting herself in danger every night facing evil, but purposfully making herself ill, something she can't fight back against, was something she would never have done before. i think this is the first time Buffy realizes that she must do whatever it takes to save the world. without this episode, Buffy would never have made the desicion to kill Angel to stop Acathla.
i loved Xander as Buffy's white knight. i'm not a Bander shipper, but i'm a big Xander fan, and the way he stood up to Angelus still makes me giggle.
Cordelia was good in this ep. she had lots of sarcastic lines, like the 'tact' thing. but she should her sweet, caring side by bringing Xander breakfast and sitting with him, even if they weren't talking, lol.
