Joss Whedon

24 ANGEL "Not Fade Away"

Ilyria lies to Wesley

In a poignant reversal of the events in “A Hole In The World” this time it’s Illyria who has to comfort a dying Wesley (he’s just been skewered). Being an emotionless demon creature, you wouldn’t think it was a job she’d be best suited to, but in a heartrending display of sensitivity she offers to pretend to be Fred – Wesley’s tragic old flame – so that he can say goodbye. Sobbing is not just acceptable; it’s the only decent course of action.

Blublines: "You’ll be dead within moments.”

“I know.”

“Would you like me to lie to you now?”

“Yes, thank you… yes.”

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