He growls and lunges at her, and she looks surprised that her line didn't have more of an effect. Xander and Oz move in to assist. Oz, however, has a little trouble getting the wood out of his pants (well, you know), and the vamp takes the opportunity to do a cool backflip over Xander. The vamp runs. Dramatic music swells as Oz narrows his eyes and readies himself for a long-distance staking -- but his arm is like a wet noodle, and the stake bounces harmlessly off a trashcan. ("That really never works.") She rains the club down on his head. Lily is still trying to figure out the joke.