Spike was a second away from spitting I don't need your sympathy at the other, before he stopped. For once common sense taking hold. Or perhaps it's because the rest of the conversation had his interest more.

"Can't happen, because she's dead. Sacrificed herself to save the bloody world. So yeah, I'm pretty sodding certain it's the Fae playing with us." There is a bitter edge to his tone. A dare almost, for Ethan to say something about it.