Angel agrees to try to bring Angelus back, but after the first attempt fails, the group discovers a magic sword that might do a better job.
After realizing that Angelus might have some information on the Beast, the team reluctantly decides to remove Angel's soul. Wesley brings in a dark mystic who can extract Angel's soul and return it safely to his body after Angelus gives them the information they need, but when the ceremony doesn't go according to plan, they discover a magic sword that might kill the Beast instead.—katierose295