Trying to get along. Ha!

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"No, I know," Angel said, sounding good-natured. Wesley wasn't sure if it was genuine or an act, and the fact that he couldn't tell made him uncomfortable. "I just want to know."

Feeling rather helpless, Wesley shifted his chair sideways a bit and rested his hand on Spike's thigh, the tension in the vampire's frame impossible to miss.

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"Sounds like you're lucky you didn't lose more than just your memories," Spike commented, unconsciously holding onto Wesley's hand more tightly.

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"I didn't mean it like that," Angel said, but Wesley knew that he had. "I didn't -- it was for Connor, that's why. I wouldn't do anything else. Now, I mean."

"Wouldn't you?" Wesley asked. He was very grateful for Spike's hand on his.

"No. I wouldn't." Angel sounded stubborn. "He's my top priority -- you know that -- but as long as he's safe, and happy... I wouldn't do anything to hurt any of you."

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"Like, say, lie about whether or not you destroyed people's memories?" Spike managed to keep most of the anger out of his voice.

"That's different," Angel replied, but there wasn't much energy behind the argument. "It'll hurt them more to find out. I was trying to stop that from happening."

"You were trying to cover your own ass," Spike corrected.

"I was, but..." Angel glanced up at Wesley but couldn't hold his gaze. "I wasn't trying to be selfish."

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"No," Wesley said slowly. "I don't think you were." Careless, willfully blind, perhaps, but not selfish. "But it can't go on like this, Angel. They have to know."

"Yeah. I'll tell them." Angel looked like it was the last thing on earth he wanted to do.

"Good." Wesley's voice was gentle, encouraging.

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Spike hated to hear Wesley use such a kind tone of voice on Angel, but he kept his distaste to himself. He wasn't about to show his jealousy in front of Angel if he could avoid it.

"You'll help me explain?" Angel asked Wesley. "I don't know what to say."

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"I'm sure you'll do fine," Wesley said. "But yes, if you run into any trouble, I'll be here. I'll help however I can." He looked at Spike, not wanting to speak for both of them.