Written by: Tim Minear
Directed by: Tim Minear
Original Airdate: November 19, 2001
Synopsis: Angel is captured at the hotel by Holtz, who he is surprised to find alive. Outside, the gang tries to get Darla to calm down as she enters the active stages of labor. Darla runs off, taking the car, as Angel escapes from Holtz. Having learned from Lilah that Angel has a soul, Holtz begins planning something new for his revenge since things have now changed. Angel finds Darla and she tells him that since the baby has a soul, she feels love for him. When the baby is born, she'll no longer remember that she once loved her baby. Angel brings Darla to Caritas so she can give birth somewhere safe, however despite the safety precautions Lorne has taken, Holtz is able to cause an explosion in the club. They escape into the alley behind Caritas, but Darla can't go any further. Fred stays with Angel and Darla as Darla tells Angel that they caused so much pain and the only good thing they ever did was the baby. She tells Angel to make sure their son knows that as she brings a stake to her heart. Angel is shocked and sees his son lying on the ground as Holtz comes through the rubble of Caritas. Holtz lets Angel go, telling Sahjan that he will show no mercy.