Several years after Sunnydale's destruction, Buffy settles into a new life and reunites with Spike for an assignment that will have profound consequences for both of them.

From you, I do not expect forgiveness or sympathy because I deserve neither. Rather, all I ask for is patience and if you can give me that, you are free to judge me as you will. Not as what I was but for who I am.

The reason why Godric chose to burn.

Betrayed and broke, Sookie is approached by Eric in the worst possible time with a new mission. After she reluctantly accepts, they enter the opulent, intriguing world of Paris to uncover a thief in the highest vampire ranks.