It is extremely sad, I loved that episode so much. Surprise is actually my favorite Bangel episode, but IWRY is awesome because he gets to love her as a man, fully and desperately. Its very beautiful, and very sad at the same time. I've already made my decision between Bangel and Spuffy. While I thought Spuffy was interesting during Season 5 (minus the Buffybot thing, that was just creepy) S6+ Spuffy just got yucky to me, but I've always been a Bangel. I always will be. They just have their beautiful lovestory that death nor time cannot part. :: red ::
It's not a crime to be both a Spuffy and Bangel though!