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While isolated from the main group, Wesley continues his dark, complex relationship with Wolfram & Hart’s Lilah Morgan. A moment of intimacy is interrupted when Lilah learns of Cordelia’s return and rushes off, leaving Wesley to realize their "relationship" is built on mutual mistrust. Reviewer Insights

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Terrified that the truth will scare her off, Angel and the team decide to hide their demon-hunting business and his vampirism. This backfires as Cordelia grows increasingly suspicious of their secretive behavior. Angel_4x04

Detail the between this episode and the rest of the season's arc. Provide a list of the best quotes from the episode.

Connor, who has been lurking in the shadows, rescues Cordelia from a human-eating demon in the hotel lobby. Unlike the Angel Investigations team, Connor is brutally honest with her, leading Cordelia to take refuge with him at his warehouse "home". While isolated from the main group, Wesley continues

Critics and fans often view this episode as "all setup," establishing the dark themes of Season 4.

Mark Watches highlights the tragic chemistry between Wesley and Lilah, noting that this episode proves they can never truly trust each other. Angel Season 4 Episode 4: Slouching Towards Bethlehem

In an attempt to help, Lorne reads Cordelia’s future. Instead of clarity, he is traumatized by visions of an impending, horrific apocalypse involving Angel, which scares him so much he initially refuses to share what he saw.