Spoiler Slayer

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Just finished watching 'Gone', of course all the good stuff will be up tomorrow (updates to the rankings, my thought on the episode, and my thoughts on where we're going next). As expected, 'Gone' was a nice ending to the first half, and gives us more than a little hint of what's to come.

Angel X posted on the Kitten Board the following, though I do recommend you stop by the board (if only to hear the spoilers about Xander and Tito's forbidden love).

- On Buffy's revelation about Spike. Slightest bit of spoilage cause I've noticed it's become a big discussion point... Tara is *very* supportive of Buffy and her relationship with Spike. She's supportive of Buffy no matter what she decides. They bond over a mutual understanding of "keeping a secret about who they're sleeping with." Her teasing of Spike in "Older and Far Away" is entirely playful and extremely hilarious. To me, at least--Spike's adorable when he's squirming.

They don't really label Buffy's thoughts about Tara. Buffy goes to her first for help with the resurrection spell. For many reasons, she can't go to Willow, so she has Tara research the spell and find out what exactly the spell did.

In the end, when the truth is out, Tara's just there as a really good friend for Buffy. She's supportive of Buffy regardless of why Buffy's involved with Spike. That really brings the two of them together in a friendly way. Buffy finally gets the truth out to someone and she doesn't get shot down for it. Buffy fears and as far as she's concerned, knows, that her friends will be ashamed of her and look down on her for her involvement with Spike. Tara understands Buffy's situation and doesn't do that.

- On Tara's interaction with Willow in 'Older and Far Away'
The interacting is tense until the end. Tara is still very hurt by Willow's magic use and something happens in 14 that only makes matters worse--not magic use, but something related. Typical uncomfortable behavior between ex's. Saying the wrong thing, not knowing what to say, that kind of thing. They're both very nervous about being in the same house/room together, but Tara's there cause Buffy wants her there. The ending is good though. They part on good terms which holds some promise for the future.

As far as the other question regarding "keeping secrets..." It's a gay/lesbian reference we hear in "Dead Things." Buffy's ashamed of her relationship with Spike and Tara's able to relate--not necessarily about being ashamed, but about keeping a secret about the people she's been involved with.

- On Tara's rumored demise
I've notified all of my sources and have them hunting for information. All I know right now is that none of them have heard anything about her death. Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily mean anything one way or another, but it's better than direct info that says she will die.

- General related spoilage
No, there's just a line in the final scene where Tara rather bluntly explains that because she's a lesbian, she understands Buffy's feelings about keeping secrets about relationships.

One more happy tidbit... There's a nice W/T moment in ep 13. Just a quick run-in, but it's sweet.

Oh and yes, Tito and Xander's love affair will be brought into the light before the wedding. But shhh...it's supposed to be a surprise for sweeps!