which was that Spike took over the show, and that undermined the show, because the show was about outsiders, and Spike was too cool
Gotcha. I've come across that attitude a few times! :) (This is why I shouldn't write comments when I'm half-asleep.)

And re. the fic it's not about Chosen, as such, but it does deal with the overall issue of what Spike wanted/needed. You'll see what I mean...