Darla, Angelus and others in “The Prodigal”

This contest is ended, is it.

Now I've won.

Are you sure?

Of course. I proved who had the power here.

You think?

[stands] What?

Your victory over him took but moments.

[looks back at his dead father] Yes?

But his defeat of you will last lifetimes.

What are you talking about? He can't defeat me now.

Nor can he ever approve of you, in this world, or any other. What we once were informs all that we have become. The same love will infect our hearts, even if they no longer beat. Simple death won't change that.

Love. [looks around at his dead family] Is this the work of love?

Darling boy. So young, still so very young.