Buffy's relationship with Giles remains strained, but they work together to repair things, as Buffy is determined to take back her identity as The Slayer! Meanwhile Xander, Faith, and Spike contend with their identities, and what roles the gang will play in their futures. The pain of the past weighs on WIllow, but she's determined to use her magic for the good of those she loves. But with Giles being occupied with Buffy, WIllow will have to turn elsewhere for help. It will take someone special to cut through the fear, and help the volatile witch, and Willow has no idea what power and monstrous encounters she's in store for... Willow's magic is out of control, a force to be reckoned with despite her good intentions, and she will have to turn to a professional to repair her connection to her power.