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BTW, AI didn't even think with one mind. Lorne wanted Angel and Co. to forgive Wesley and asked Angel to forgive him right in Forgiving. Fred felt an obligation to bring his office possessions to the hospital and to warn Wesley that Angel would kill him if he comes by the hotel and later, felt forgiving enough and committed enough to the world that she wanted the gang to swallow their pride and use Wesley's expertise to protect others. AI didn't think with one mind. Some felt that their treatment of Wesley was wrong- but all felt beholden to Angel's anger and grudge.

And it continues with Lilah. Did he feel for her? Sure, but it's only suggested so far as it provokes his gallantry. His freeing her from W&H, subsequently saving her from potential vamping and then attempting to free her from W&H. All great things, but are a testament to his loss and pain. Big overtures, not much in the way of show.

Wesley risking his life twice to save Lilah aren't merely overtures with little "show". Risking your life to save someone is *show* in the sense as a demonstrable, non-phony gesture of love.

I don't even get what's got you bothered about Wesley/Lilah. He was devastated when she died. He risked his life to save her. He convinced AI to give her sanctuary in the hotel when she was injured and on the run from the Beast- and then he felt guilt when she soon died in the hotel at (he first thought Angelus) Faux-delia's hand. He briefly entertained happy thoughts that they were in a relationship- until she betrayed him to hurt Lorne and spy on AI to further her company's apocalyptic goals. I'm not sure what else you want. Do you only recognize romantic gestures if they occur over champagne and candles? I mean, I'd like more Wes/Lilah because it's AtS's best ship by a country mile but I didn't think there was anything notably inferior in the writing for Wesley in the relationship.