That spoiled it alright. His hand was still firmly on the door knob. The cool thing would be to say something like, 'I know' and be on his way. Or flash a grin, nod, and turn away. Or perhaps say nothing and just keep walking. All seemed like the appropriate sorts of thing Spike would do in this sort of situation.

He settled for something a little less cool.

"Now that's more what I was hoping to hear. Thanks for finally saying it."