at the magic box, anya complains to halfrek that all the women she knows still love xander too much to wish him harm, despite what he did to her. halfrek tells anya that she needs to find someone who hates xander to make the wish – and at that moment spike appears, seeking something to ease his pain. anya remembers that giles left something appropriate: a partial bottle of evan williams bourbon. halfrek leaves and wishes anya the best of luck.