Brilliant chapter - loved the idea of Xander meeting Jess or a manifestation of his subconscience as Jess? to help him sort out his feelings about what he wants. I like how Jess drives home the fact that Xander did make choices even though he's been put in some bad situations and that he didn't give up.

Have to comment again about how well you're writing the secondary characters - Jess was wonderfully portrayed here and call me obsessed but I really REALLY love your Angel. You make me feel rather compassionate towards him, which is not a feeling I normally associate with the character.