Older and Far Away

Older and Far Away is the 14th episode of season 6 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

When Dawn feels that nobody wants to spend time with her, she makes a wish in front of a vengeance demon (posing as school counsellor) that everyone would stay with her. During Buffy's birthday party, nobody is able to leave until Anya calls the vengeance demon and tricks her into undoing her curse.

Quotes and trivia

 * [Spike's attempt to get intimate with Buffy is interrupted by Tara's arrival.]
 * Spike: I had a... muscle cramp. Buffy was, uh, helping.
 * Tara: A muscle cramp? In your... pants?

The character of Richard is a classic Star Trek reference in form: A fresh-faced, never-before-seen character who, upon encountering a form of otherworldly life, is immediately injured, almost fatally. Add to this the fact that he's dressed in a Red Shirt, and you have an example of an early Star Trek throwaway character. (See Redshirt (stock character))

Xander makes reference to the Stephen King novel/film Children of the Corn. Nicholas Brendon played a role in the film Children of the Corn III prior to his role in Buffy.