Things can't get any worse for Spike. But when Warren shows up in Buffy's backyard with a gun, Spike realizes he was wrong. In an attempt to kill the Slayer, he shoots Dawn, putting her in a coma from which she won't wake up from. This action sets the Slayer off in a dark path, one that leads to self-destruction, as well as anyone standing in the way of her vengeance.

Takes place in Season 6. Spike finally gets fed up of Buffy using him and tells her. Story written in Spike's POV.