TEXT: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode transcribed by Joan the English Chick. •I do not own the characters or situations of BTVS, and I claim no credit for the content of this episode. I have merely transcribed what appeared on my screen, with help from the closed captions. •I prefer that you link to this transcript on the Psyche site rather than post it on your site, but you can post it on your site if you want, as long as you keep my name and email address on it. Please also keep my disclaimers intact. •You can use my transcripts in your fanfiction stories; you don't have to ask my permission. (However, if you use large portions of episode dialogue in your fanfic, I recommend you give credit to the person who wrote the episode.) •I apologize in advance for my lame transcription of the fight scenes. I don't know the names of different punches and kicks. Use your imagination. [SCENE_BREAK] Teaser Riley talking to Xander. RILEY: Buffy's like nobody else in the world. But she doesn't love me. GILES: Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer... Riley in fatigues. RILEY: What have you done to me? Riley strapped into a chair in the Initiative, reaching for a piece of glass on the nearby table. ADAM VOICEOVER: Professor Walsh. She implanted the behavior modifier. RILEY VOICEOVER: The chip in my head. ADAM VOICEOVER: Actually, the chip is here... Riley stabbing himself in the chest with the piece of glass. Adam pointing to Riley's chest. ADAM VOICEOVER:... tied directly into your central nervous system through the thoracic nerve. Riley yanking the chip out of his chest. Riley pointing a gun at something. RILEY VOICEOVER: What's happening to me? Riley in Willy's bar, sweeping a bunch of glasses off the bar. Willow pulling back a curtain and jumping when she finds Riley behind it. BUFFY VOICEOVER: Engleman said Walsh was feeding you drugs. Buffy leaning over a sweaty
SUMMARY:
Riley is risking his health to be able to fight with Buffy. His super soldier enhancement is destroying his heart. Buffy enlists Spike to take Riley to the doctor, but instead Spike kidnaps the doctor to remove his chip.