"I get it. There is nothing worse than the look of disappointment on Giles' face. It's way worse than anything he could say or do." Well maybe not do with the whole Slayer test thing, but they'd moved on.

"I didn't tell my mom until after I'd have my powers for two years. That was the hardest keeping it from her. Sometimes I wonder if I should have kept it from her, even though it's a lot easier now. It's hard to close that door after you opened it."