Xander, Halliwells, Faith and Angel
Xander walked up the stairs to the attic, where he flopped on a chair.
"Cordy says he lost his soul this month. She didn't remember exactly when. But my guess is he might come after Faith. Has anyone checked on her?"
"No, I'll take her in something to eat later tonight. I don't think she quite wants to be disturbed at the moment," Piper said. "So, let's get this ritual on the road."
Phoebe, Piper and Paige formed a circle and started the spell to restore Angelus's soul. The orb of Thesulah glowed moments later, and they knew it had worked.
~*~*~*~
Angelus fell to his knees and hacked and gagged, then after a few seconds, he shook his head slightly. He looked around him as the memories came back and saw Faith on his bed, sleeping, but tied up.
"Faith?"
Angel got to his feet and unlocked her chains, lifting her up into a sitting position.
"Faith?"
Faith's eyes opened and focused on Angel for a moment, then started to close. She let her head rest on Angel's shoulder.
"Are you ok?"
There was a long pause.
"Five by five."
Angel sighed and kissed her head, then lay her down on the bed, tucking a blanket around her. He sat with her, gently holding her hand as she slept a fitful sleep.