What a lovely episode
Oh I mean this is a pleasant episode for a Bangel fan and I'm one of them, so this is good for me. I can't imagine the torture that it is for a Spuffy fan
. Of course, I'm kidding
and I'm also a little angry because one of you could have told me I will have need a pack of tissues
.
The Time ! This fundamental notion which represents an infinite environment (middle) in which the events follow one another. We would like to be able to turn back time to repair the mistakes of the past, to stop it to enjoy eternally the best moments, to turn forward it in the unfortunate situations. It allows us to forget, to live fully, to surpass pain, but it also makes us languish, separates us from the beings we love and for an immortal, it has no end ! Whether it flows slowly or quickly, whether it is an ally or an enemy, one thing is certain, it is precious ! I think that as far as the Bangel is concerned, time is an important factor in the relationship, but I will talk about it later. Angel adjusts his clock to put back it at the hour, it is 8:56 am, his day begins and he doesn't know yet but the day will end in the same way as it started, by the needles of the time which go back up in the reverse.
Buffy arrives in Los Angeles and her introduction is perfect because that's the results of the crossover between both series which began in
"The Bachelor Party" with the vision of Doyle showing Buffy in danger, which continued in
"Pangs" , episode of Buffy where Angel was to Sunnydale to protect her while hiding his presence, and the conclusion is in
"I Will Remember You" the episode that sees the arrival of Buffy, here for explanations. For me it was also necessary, for the fans of Ats only, to do this presentation because the influence of Buffy on Angel and the importance of the place that she occupied in his life, was felt, without being there physically, she was omnipresent.
The confrontation between Buffy and Angel at the office is interesting because I realize that, now, there is a new dynamic between them due to their separation and their independence. They are evolving separately, each on their own and this discussion allows them to realize that none of them has the right to enter the world of the other and to act at will. Each of them must respect the privacy of the other. Especially that Angel's intervention at Sunnydale makes Buffy the victim, the damsel in distress, which she has always refused to be ! I think they both need to understand that. The shocking entrance of the Mohra comes to get them out of their passivity and put them back into action. What fight
! When Buffy falls on Angel, it must be confessed that, generally, it is cliché the lips that are irresistibly attracted, but it worked well on BTVS for Alex and Cordelia, and it still works here for me because Bangel is a relationship based on a sexual frustration and the touch is part of the prohibition that they fix to each other to avoid ceding into the temptation. The looks they launch express a repressed attraction.
The conversations in the sewers become a habit for Bangel who, it must be remembered, had separated in a situation similar to this one. I like the idea that is transmitted in this passage because it corresponds to my personal vision of the couple. As I said before, Time is an important factor in the relationship and this moment shows it perfectly. Time has no effect on them, although they evolve separately, even if they aren't in the same city, even if they love someone else, there will always be feelings between them, they are deeply anchored in one to another, they lived a love relationship they will never forget not matter the trial. Love survives between them ! After all they didn't separate because they no longer loved, but because they knew, and this is always the case, this relationship has no future. That's explains why each time they see each other feelings reappears because they aren't dead, just buries ! Time and distance reduce the lack but everything rises very quickly to the surface. I am not saying that they are meant to be together or she won't love no one else like Angel, I am only convinced that a part of them will always love the other no matter what separate them !
Angel finds the Mohra demon and he fights. The blood of the mohra mixes with his and he becomes HUMAN
. It's a new and interesting storyline. Vampire can be human, completely human and not just have a human soul.. Do you think the Mohra's blood restores soul ? Because it has had this effect on Angel but he already had a soul, I'm wondering the effects on a soulless vampire ! The plot of the demon Mohra is a little under-exploited to the benefit of the Bangel but it is not disturbing, I'm sure we will talk about it later in the series because it is an extraordinary discovery ! I love seeing Angel throw himself on thefood, it's cute and so human .. He discovers the taste of things. It's a pleasure to see him as alive ! And Doyle's question
"what do you want?" .. Of course, he wants the girl
.
The kiss on the beach is really wonderful
. Angel gets out of the shade, walk in the direction of Buffy in full sun
and kiss her
. What kiss ! Be honest, all girls want to be embrace like that.. Buffy didn't understand what happened, too surprised by the moment. That's a dream come true what she lives but I'm sure everything went so fast that she didn't even realize. It is magic and beautiful !
It is 5:03 pm when Angel and Buffy take tea, which reminds me that communication is not one of their strengths. They are all timid, acting as if the fact that Angel is human does not change the situation. It's true, it's not as if they finally could let their feelings express themselves since there is no longer the barrier of the curse ^^. I do not say that this is the only problem of their couple, but the beginning of the scene makes me laugh, see them drink tea and pretending that nothing has changed while they both think the other way ^^. Mostly, Bangel, abstinence it's a been a long time they know, so now that the opportunity presents itself, it would be stupid to do nothing. So I screamed FINALLY when they threw themselves one on the other, with angel who put on the floor all there were on the table
. A good scene of sex, that's what they both needed
. What a plesasure to see them like that, finally all sexual desire repressed for years finds satisfaction.
Ice cream on David's torso
, I think that at this moment girls must be jealous of SMG
and I love David's smile who is just so cute. I see a Bangel very handsome, innocent, normal and that give me a smile ! They both live a dream.. When I look Buffy I feel like I'm watching the Buffy of Season 1 fighting all the time for a normal life and avoid that her life as a slayer takes over her personal life. She is sensitive, shows a really touching vulnerability, she gives envy to take care of her and I am glad that Angel is the man who gave her a moment, a single, of normality in his life. For once she felt like all the other girls of her age and I think it was the best gift he could give her.
I do not know if it would have really worked between a human Angel and Buffy. The Bangel in me wants to say yes because I really love them together, their love is pure and sincere for me ! But on the other hand the impossibility, the melodrama around, in a sense it is also what does the charm of the couple, that is what makes the whole mysteriously endearing.
Why this kind of story has success ? Because it is the impossibility that makes it the beauty ! We so want them together that we worry but maybe the magic would disappear if it was the case. In any case, it could have been like Briley, a normal relationship, with perhaps the same problems, including the fact that normalcy is not suitable for Buffy even though the beginning is euphoric. The contrasts could also be interesting because if Riley suffered the fact that Buffy is stronger than him, for Angel the problem would be that he lost of his own strength.
When Doyle comes to wake up Angel telling him that the Mohra is alive and when Angel leaves leaving Buffy, well I understand his reaction. It's in character, and Angel will never want Buffy taking risks for him. I can understand him on this point. Plus, he wanted to let Buffy in her dream and maybe that's unconscious to go alone fight against the demon, maybe some say he underestimates the strength of Buffy, i don't know, but I can understand him !
The last scene is a heartbreaking moment . For me, Angel has done the right thing by telling her the truth, that's a proof of respect. Of course it would have been better if he had talked to her before taking the decisions but the situation was urgent and the oracle weren't/aren't patient.. The dream breaks and it's the total collapse for Buffy and Angel. The fairy tale ends and painfully, but especially for Angel because the worst for me is to continue your life while you have the memories of a better life. Buffy, in a way she is lucky that her memory is erased even if of course it's her who tear off most of the tears
because her happiness, her perfect day, her normal day, the one she always wanted, all of that is taken away from her ! The cry are full in intensity and pain. The connection between Buffy and Angel reaches an absolutely
"Shakespearian" splendid and tragic dimension. It's tearful but it's what does the beauty and gives savor. A great TV moment, Sarah and David shine through their performances of a quality rarely equaled on the show for me. The involvement of the actors must be applauded because it seems extremely realistic to me as a moment, with a very touching sincerity and expressed with tenderness. Just magnificent
! As Buffy,
"I will never forget" ! Back in time, it does its work and it's 9:02 am when Buffy finally leaves unconscious of the dream she has lived, this short moment of 6 minutes for her represents several hours of immense happiness sacrificed for Angel.
Angel's decision is understandable even if we can obviously question ourselves about the reasons that led him to do this choice. I think that consciously he sacrifices his humanity to protect Buffy, I'm sure that for him he acts only for that purpose. But this is a reason that only half convinces me because of course he will not protect her eternally (maybe in the present from the Mohra threat but not the others in the future. Maybe he repulsed her hour of death ? This part of the episode is confused !) since they live in two different cities, so this excuse is a little light and it's a pity because that reduce Angel's sacrifice impact but for me it's a script/scenario error. Plus, I think this is voluntary, they needed a noble reason and what more noble than a sacrifice by love ? Now I'm sure that Angel, even unconsciously, also takes this decision for him. I do not know if he would have endured his human condition, playing hero, saving life, it would have missed him.. After, we don't need to have super powers to be a hero, you just have to see Alex, but I think it's easier to be directly human in this case because you did not take taste in power since you never had it. The reverse, so move from the vampire to the human, I think it must be more difficult to live and accepted because you are aware of what you have lost, even if it is compensated by other positive aspects.
