When Spike goes through the trials (the ones Angel went through to save Darla) to save Joyce, the Powers decide to make him their Champion instead of Angel.

-Starts before Buffy learns of Spike's feelings.

-Spike has to have a big fight with Angel and kicks his ass.

-Buffy and Cordelia team-up to verbally rip into Angel.

-Anya dumps Xander for being a bigot and still wanting Buffy more than her.

-The Council accepts the Powers descision.