Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Out of the Woodwork #[nn]

In "Lost and Found," Buffy navigates the shifting tides of romance and duty as Riley’s injury leaves her grappling with uncertainty. With Giles on a date and the group chasing a vengeful ghost tied to a stolen ring, the stakes rise in a story that blends supernatural tension with the quiet ache of growing up.

In "Invasion," the quiet menace of Sunnydale’s insect plague escalates when Forrest, searching for the ghost behind Riley’s coma, becomes infected. As Giles and Rebecca track down Warren Whitcomb, the town’s insect expert, they’re caught in a sudden attack—only to face a terrifyingly transformed Forrest. With the city under siege and the team scattered, Buffy and Spike must fight back on patrol while Willow, Tara, Xander, and Anya race to find a solution before the swarm overwhelms them all.

In "Hive Mentality," Dr. Warren Whitcomb's sudden abduction from his lab sends Sunnydale into chaos as Xander, Anya, Willow, Tara, Buffy, and Spike rally at Giles' place to face a terrifying threat: a swarm of giant, magically enhanced insects. When Spike discovers the creatures are driven by enchanted stones, he takes a dangerous solo path, leading the group deeper into the unknown—guided by a transformed Forrest—only to find themselves surrounded by an overwhelming, buzzing horde.