Spike took his time returning to the castle. Most might alert everyone who may care the moment they return from the dead, but it took him longer than a few days to start to feel like himself again -- turns out staying in the mansion wasn't the best method of recovery.

He spotted her with Faye before he even made it inside, and hung back behind a tall piece of shrubbery to let them talk. Considering how he left, it's better that he take them one at a time. With any luck, they didn't get that story, but he's not taking chances. Once Anne is alone again, he steps out, crushing a cigarette he smoked to pass the time before getting any closer. He watches her carefully, taking in what he sees.

"You look shorter than I remember." To be fair, there wasn't anything he could say that would have helped his case.