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Angel resists the appeal of parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart regarding their son's supernatural abilities after he discovers that the boy is his son, Connor. Despite his reservations, Angel is forced to bring Connor into conflict with an old adversary (Sahjahn) to prevent his son's memories from being restored. Meanwhile Wesley uncovers a mysterious deal struck by Wolfram & Hart that threatens the secret Angel desperately wants to protect. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Drew Goddard

Director:: Terrence O'Hara

Stars:: James Marsters (Spike (2003-2004)); Amy Acker (Illyria); Andy Hallett (Lorne (2003-2004)); J. August Richards (Charles Gunn (2000-2004)); Alexis Denisof (Wesley Wyndam-Pryce); Mercedes McNab (Harmony Kendall (2004)); David Boreanaz (Angel)

Recurring Role:: Vincent Kartheiser (Connor); Adam Baldwin (Marcus Hamilton)

Guest Star:: Dennis Christopher (Cyvus Vail); Jim Abele (Laurence Reilly); Adrienne Brett Evans (Colleen Reilly); Jack Conley (Sahjahn)

At the beginning of the episode Wesley tells Angel that Illyria had just put a petri dish in her mouth. Wesley pronounces the word "petri" with a long "e" sound, which is the American pronunciation. As Wesley is English he should have used the British English pronunciation of the word which uses a short "e" sound. edit »
When Vail tells Angel he wants Sahjahn dead, Angel says he has already trapped him in an urn, but it wasn't Angel who did it, it was Justine. This happened in Forgiving (3x17). edit »
After leaving W & H unsuccessfully, Connor's family pulls into the parking lot of a motel. The first shot of them pulling in, there are parked cars on either side of their van, but in the next shots there are no cars. edit »

This episode received a 3.9/6 in the overnight ratings. edit »
Connor saying he doesn't like it when people touch his neck is reminiscent of "Sleep Tight" (3x16), in which Holtz threatened to snap his neck when he was a baby. edit »
Vincent Kartheiser is now credited as a "Special Guest Star." edit »
This episode received 3.7 million viewers. edit »
Spike comments that Illyria may have the ability to talk to plants. In previous episodes, Fred had a history of weird interactions with plants. edit »

Illyria: (to Wesley) You reek of frustration. Curls off of you like smoke.
Spike: Actually, love, we call that scotch. Twelve-year Lagavulin if I'm not mistaken. Good choice. edit »
Wesley: She doesn't understand our world. She needs someone to guide her. She needs...
Angel: When was the last time you slept? You're not her savior. I need you here, working, not off drinking yourself into a coma, chasing ghosts. Fred's dead, Wes. You're still alive. Start acting like it. edit »
Wesley: (about Illyria) She's either counting oxygen molecules or analyzing the Petri dish she just put into her mouth. Or sleeping. I can never quite tell.
Angel: You sure this is a good idea?
Wesley: We have plenty of Petri dishes. edit »
Sahjahn: I do appreciate it though... That urn wasn't exactly a day at the spa... I owe you one!
Connor: Right... Well, before you start trying to kiss me, I should probably tell you... You and I, we're... we're suppose to fight.
Sahjahn: Is that right?
Connor: Yeah.
Sahjahn: Now, why would you want... Ah, you're him...
Connor: Yeah, I'm me. Hi! edit »
Connor: Here's how it works. I kill this Sahjahn thing and we walk. You come near my family again and I'll slit your throat and if that doesn't kill you I'll chop your whole head off, and if that doesn't work I'll... I'll just keep stabbing you till you bleed to death. You understand that?
Cyvus Vail: I do.
Connor: Good, so where is he? edit »

Connor: Yeah, well, I figured I was going to Tony Roma's with my folks tonight but... I'm here. Learn to cope.
Tony Roma's is a casual dining chain restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. edit »
Sahjahn: In gratitude I grant you three wishes.
Sahjahn alludes to the famous myths of genies. In pre-Islamic, Arabic mythology, genies (jinn) were believed to be spirits with vast supernatural powers. Most famously, the genie from the story of Aladdin was bound to a small oil lamp and would grant three wishes to the person who rubbed the lamp to release him. edit »
Connor: Open Sesame or whatever.
Open Sesame were the magical words that opened the treasure cave in the story "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, often referred to as Arabian Nights. edit »
Connor: Do you spend all your time making out with other vampires, like in Anne Rice novels?
In Anne Rice novels, (such as "The Vampire Chronicles" series) most vampires have somewhat inappropriate relations with the vampires who make them and the vampires that they make. Also vampires they happen to meet on the street. edit »
Wesley: Was this your 30 pieces of silver?
This quote refers to Judas Iscariot betraying Jesus for 30 pieces of silver to the High Priests in the Bible. edit »

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Connor arrives with his parents to Wolfram & Hart, asking for some help because He has some powers. Angel feels tenderness, and gets angry with the Powers, and tries to deffend his son's life. ...Continue »
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