While awaiting the arrival of the warrior vampire called the Anointed One, Buffy's big date at the Bronze ends with an assault on a funeral home.
A moment of passion turns to terror as Buffy discovers Angel's true identity and learns about the Gypsy curse that has haunted him for almost 100 years.
Buffy returns from summer vacation with a "major attitude" and recurring nightmares involving the Master - even as the Annointed One and his followers plot their revenge.
Drs. Langworthy and Benton fail to revive a teenager injured in a traffic accident, and Carter is given the responsibility of notifying his parents.
As the Spring Fling dance approaches, Giles discovers an ancient book foretelling the Slayer's death at the hands of The Master.
