Who likes Riley?

[Bangelxx]

I personally don not like Riley! I mean, ok he's an ok guy, but really- he's just another guy. I was not impressed with the Initiative. But of course, during season 4 i was missing angel like crazy so maybe its just me but what did you think? This is just MY opinion but i'd like to hear others!:icon12:

[Rebecca]

He irritated me. My least favourite Buffy boyfriend! I liked Scott for the ermm 2/3 episodes he was in?

[Blondie Bear]

Riley was a great guy, just out of place in the Buffyverse. He was too normal. I'm sure if he was out here, in the really real world, girls would be swooning. He was a really nice guy, after all. But, again, just not right for the Buffyverse in general or Buffy in particular.

[VisionGuy]

Yeah, Riley is the best. That's why I have him as my avi. :scared08:

[Keanoite]

In some ways I feel sorry for Riley, I mean he was NEVER going to work. Kudos to Marc Blucas for trying to fill DB and Angel's shows but he just never fit. Like Blondie Bear said he just wasn't right for the verse, well at least not right for Buffy. His arms were nice though;)

[palabravampiress]

*Raises hand timidly.*

I liked Riley a lot until the end. He was so sweet and so caring and so... well, he was also kind of hot when he fought those demons. He was the kind of guy who could have given Buffy that "life in the sun" or whatever it was that Angel talked about but still had her back out on the Hellmouth, too.

That said, I wouldn't change a thing. I thought his story was really interesting. I mean, he's the guy who does everything right -- or so he thinks. He's like the WWII era archetype of manly perfection. He's patriotic and strong and capable of protecting home and country. His looks are good -- all clean cut and plasticy. But he's sort of in the wrong era. Girls (in this case, Buffy) are still attracted to that type, but there's a problem: that type can't handle women who can beat them on their own turf or at their own game. It was neat to see how he dealt with (or didn't deal with) loving a woman who didn't "need" him, but just wanted him. The insecurities that it brought out undermined their relationship. It was neat to see that he appears to have resolved those insecurities enough to be able to move on to Sam, who really does seem to be his other half (and if I remember correctly, also his Captain). I thought that was an interesting, true-to-life, and important issue for BtVS to explore.

[Lillie]

I think he was a really nice guy, I cried a lot when he left. And then in season 6 when he comes back for one episode, you can see the chemistry between them.
And I actually liked Scott the most as well, except for Angel then of course. He was so sweet, too bad they didn't last for so long...

[mogwaid]

I use to never like him. But then after watching Buffy season 4 & 5 over a few times, i realised that i can relate to him a bit. That made me like him a bit more. But generally, him and the initiative kinda ruined season 4 for me. The only good thing to come out of the Initiative was chipped Spike.

[Kemy]

I never liked Riley, not in a hateful way like Kennedy just...he was boring! Just a boring, irritatingly unnecessary man who acted like a teenage boy with a crush on the popular girl and getting huffy when she didn't spend every second lavishing him with attention.

But then, we did get to see Angel smacking him down for the Hell of it, that made it somewhat better hehe.

[Cordelia Chase*]

Okay. NOw i see whats goin on! Anybody Angel, Buffy or WIllow dates in the future that seems kinda pushed in everyones gonna hate. Now i understand the Kennedy hate((Well partially cuz yall just mean!! LOL)), Nina, and Riley.

But I liked Riley. He was different. He was so into Buffy but she was still into Angel so much. And i liked how when he found out about her he was even more amazed.

[Blondie Bear]

I don't hate Nina or Riley. I hate Kennedy, but not because she was "pushed in" or dating Willow; more because of her attitude. Same reason I didn't really like Rona. I don't feel like I got time to know Nina, and I've already expressed my opinion of Riley here.

[sosa lola]

I like Riley. Actually the major hate from fans made me make a second look at the character and then I realized he's actually alright and interesting. He was actually the only Buffy boyfriend who got along nicely with all Buffy's friends.

[white avenger]

I've never liked bullies, and Riley was most definitely a bully, using every opportunity to threaten and even physically attack Spike, even though he knew that Spike was basically harmless (he couldn't hurt any living thing directly, and we all know how his "carefully planned schemes" worked out. I always hoped Riley would come back in Season 7 or in Season 5 of Angel, just so Spike could get a little payback (I'm still hoping...)

[Blondie Bear]

Haven't there been rumors of a Riley appearance in S8? Or was that just lumped in with the rumors of the Tara/Oz/Joyce/anyone else who's left the series appearances?

[Buffy obsessed fan]

I hate Riley. I thought he was okay the first time I watched Buffy through, but he had that whole issue about Buffy being stronger than him, I mean come on, she's the slayer, of course she's stronger than him. He's okay sometimes but in general he gets on my nerves big time.

[GATEGOD]

I liked Riley in maybe 1/4 of his episodes, other then that I didn't really like him, at all :D If that makes sense.

[TrueVengeance]

He grew on me after a while. Once that stupid initative deal was over, I really started to like him. He wasn't a vampire and was with Buffy! How great is that??

[Kana]

This is what I posted on another forum.
" didn't like Riley at first but that was mainly because he wasn't Angel. Riley started off as Average Joe with a smidch of superhero. He actually seemed perfect in a lot of ways and certainly from his perspective things were great. He could hold his own against the forces of darkness and he doesn't have the emotional or mystical constraints Angel has.

I think Riley's world crumbled as he fell deeper in love with Buffy. He found out about the morally ambiguous methods of the Initiative, faced Angel and Oz in a few short months he has to change is entire world view on demons and vampires. He lost his super powers and had to contend with the idea that he couldn't invoke the same emotional reaction from Buffy has Angel or even Dracula.

I agree that Riley likes Buffy's strength but Riley insecurity is whether he wasn't strong enough for her. It was a childish reaction but he felt he was losing her and let us not forget that Buffy has her life as a Slayer but Riley lost his Intiative lifestyle.

Also Buffy didn't let him be a part of her slaying life, which is a huge part of her life. But before we think that Buffy thinking of Riley when she's doing this, she's happy enough for him to go alone but just doesn't really want her near her when she's doing to slaying.

Buffy cannot handle emotional trauma that's facing her at all sides. Riley had the right idea when he said, he wanted to take care of her, but he didn't articulate it correctly. Buffy was in the land of not dealing and she's done this before. Opening up can be scary but it's part being emotionally stable and balanced and having well formed relationships. Buffy's actions were not exclusive to Riley but in a romantic relationship sometimes it takes up more significance. Xander, Joyce and even Spike all understood this.

However Riley's response to this is what hurt Buffy. Riley's betrayal wasn't let off on a technicality because the point was that Buffy felt hurt by the emotional responses (albeit on the most basic level) and thrills he was getting elsewhere. Metaphors were mentioned in the other thread I think but that's not really the point for me. Riley was getting something elsewhere that he wasn't getting from Buffy and he was getting it from female sentient beings who closley resemble humans. We almost don't need the metaphor because the betrayal stares us in the face.

I think that Riley didn't feel emotionally needed, not in the way that one might need a boyfriend. Buffy finally realises she does but then it's too late.

As for Riley's return. Many think he got over Buffy way too soon. I'm a little half way. I think Riley started his grieving period when he was with Buffy and that happens sometimes. It's like we shut down, slowly but surely. When he was ready to get married, he didn't wait around, but it doesn't mean he wasn't ready emotionally. It's different for different people."

[Keanoite]

Haven't there been rumors of a Riley appearance in S8? Or was that just lumped in with the rumors of the Tara/Oz/Joyce/anyone else who's left the series appearances?

Oz has been confirmed, don't know about the rest

[Werewolf]

He's OK but he does not compair to angel, although when angel was around things got depressing

[Spuffy57]

Something that spuffy and bangel fans can always agree on is that we hate Riley...

[UlaGan]

Nope, I tried but failed to like Riley. Not 'my' type of the guy at all. Plain, boring, over-too-confident with potential rivals for Buffy's heart, yet too irresolute with Buffy herself.

And he doesn't look good. No, no points for Riley. Hit the Road, amigo!

[Bangelxx]

haha! go you, UlaGan!!

[VisionGuy]

I liked Riley when he was Regular Joe. When it was revealed he was in The Initiative, I started disliking him. Especially in Goodbye Iowa when he is going through those withdrawal symptoms. Although, I did feel bad for him in season five.

[Cordelia Chase*]

Actually I really never liked Riley. But it was mainly how he was acting. All Initiative like and stuff. But after awhile I came to accept him. I think he was cool, and normal. Maybe too normal for Buffy.

[palabravampiress]

This is what I posted on another forum.
" didn't like Riley at first but that was mainly because he wasn't Angel. Riley started off as Average Joe with a smidch of superhero. He actually seemed perfect in a lot of ways and certainly from his perspective things were great. He could hold his own against the forces of darkness and he doesn't have the emotional or mystical constraints Angel has.

I think Riley's world crumbled as he fell deeper in love with Buffy. He found out about the morally ambiguous methods of the Initiative, faced Angel and Oz in a few short months he has to change is entire world view on demons and vampires. He lost his super powers and had to contend with the idea that he couldn't invoke the same emotional reaction from Buffy has Angel or even Dracula.

I agree that Riley likes Buffy's strength but Riley insecurity is whether he wasn't strong enough for her. It was a childish reaction but he felt he was losing her and let us not forget that Buffy has her life as a Slayer but Riley lost his Intiative lifestyle.

Also Buffy didn't let him be a part of her slaying life, which is a huge part of her life. But before we think that Buffy thinking of Riley when she's doing this, she's happy enough for him to go alone but just doesn't really want her near her when she's doing to slaying.

Buffy cannot handle emotional trauma that's facing her at all sides. Riley had the right idea when he said, he wanted to take care of her, but he didn't articulate it correctly. Buffy was in the land of not dealing and she's done this before. Opening up can be scary but it's part being emotionally stable and balanced and having well formed relationships. Buffy's actions were not exclusive to Riley but in a romantic relationship sometimes it takes up more significance. Xander, Joyce and even Spike all understood this.

However Riley's response to this is what hurt Buffy. Riley's betrayal wasn't let off on a technicality because the point was that Buffy felt hurt by the emotional responses (albeit on the most basic level) and thrills he was getting elsewhere. Metaphors were mentioned in the other thread I think but that's not really the point for me. Riley was getting something elsewhere that he wasn't getting from Buffy and he was getting it from female sentient beings who closley resemble humans. We almost don't need the metaphor because the betrayal stares us in the face.

I think that Riley didn't feel emotionally needed, not in the way that one might need a boyfriend. Buffy finally realises she does but then it's too late.

As for Riley's return. Many think he got over Buffy way too soon. I'm a little half way. I think Riley started his grieving period when he was with Buffy and that happens sometimes. It's like we shut down, slowly but surely. When he was ready to get married, he didn't wait around, but it doesn't mean he wasn't ready emotionally. It's different for different people."

Another thing, here...

I think Riley was BtVS' answer to Angel's whole leaving Buffy so that she could have a life in the sun with a regular guy thing. I mean, it doesn't work. Buffy with Captain America couldn't work. In some ways, the problems that undermined Buffy's relationship with Riley aren't just representative of her relationship with him; they're representative of her romantic relationship with any human. No matter how much she might want to be a regular girl, Buffy's not a normal girl who can lead a regular life with a regular guy. Really, the slayer either needs to be alone (like Faith) or she needs a vampire consort (like Buffy). A regular guy just can't do it for her (I'm not talking about sex; I'm talking about the entire slayer lifestyle) because a regular person, even a super powered demon fighting soldier boy like Riley, is never going to be able to handle a relationship with her. A slayer is a demon/human hybrid. The demon part of her needs the demon part of someone else.

In the Buffyverse, demon seeks demon. That's why Cangel only happened after Cordy was demonfied and why the closest thing Angel has to a normal girl is Nina, who is a werewolf. In some ways, Buffy trying to be with Riley was a bit of a perversity of the natural order of things.

[Jaded Wolf]

Riley never sat well with me. For one thing he was a poor substitute for Angel. Secondly, his strength and abilities came from an Iniative stimulant that once worn off he became a complete wuss. Third, he was part of the group that neutered Spike :freak: Finally, he disses Buffy to get his freak on with some vampires and then puts all the blame on Buffy and gives her an ultimatum. What a punk! I'm glad he left...

[Dlou444]

I didn't like him, but maybe it's because I don't think he was written all that well. He reminded me of a Stephen King movie. (I have issues with most Stephen King movies...and books because it feels all well written and then like the timer goes off and it's "wrap it up NOW...throw in a giant spider!")

I find it hard to believe a soldier would be such a weak ninny and go for some weird form of vampire brothel thing. I think he wussed out a LOT. With the Initiative, while Joyce was sick, with Buffy in general. My 5 year old has more "get up and go-problem solving skills" than he does!

He started out okay, but he seemed to go downhill fast. Now, Graham, I liked him. He seemed to handle everything in MUCH more of a "manly" way. He seemed much more Soldier like strong, took orders, was capable of thinking straight and yet, not being SO "together" that he over shadowed Buffy or made you think he didn't need her help, at times. Maybe it's the actor or just the way Riley was written, but I thought he was just a big wienee!

[white avenger]

I always thought Buffy should have someone she could face eye to eye without standing on a bucket. Luckily, after two losers, she finally met a REAL man.

[alexa]

Riley was a character I couldn't get into until after he was gone. When I watch some of the series again I think he was great for Buffy, and it's sad when he goes. But at the time I was happy he was gone, and I wanted some Spuffy (until it happened). Think the thing that bugged me was the timing of his relationship with Buffy. Right after I Will Remember You, he's on a date with Buffy already.. I was like wtf?

[Randy Giles]

I love the idea of Buffy with a non-immortal. In fact, I believe if Joss has any sense whatsoever that's what will ultimately happen as I think the idea of a human dating someone who doesn't age a completely retarded concept.

However, I don't like Riley. He was not a great character, he was not interesting, even in "normal" terms, and he and Buffy were an ugly couple. They just didn't mesh well, in my opinion. And I'm just overall not a huge Marc Blucas fan, he kinda annoys me.

[Dlou444]

I agree, but it would have to be a VERY SPECIAL mortal...perhaps a nice half demon or were wolf. Actually, I think werewolf would be quite nice. They seem to make for handy things to have around at times! Someone part of her world, but then not quite the powers or SAME powers as Buffy. Someone who wouldn't feel left out or helpless like Joyce or Xander, someone who wouldn't feel threatened by her powers, like Riley. Someone who could actually HELP, like Spike and Angel, but we didn't have to deal with that "live forever couldn't have anything resembling a normal life" thing.

[Gabrielle]

Sheesh. Seems like I am ne here who actually LIKED Riley. According to my opinion, hethe only o was just the perfect and ideal boyfriend. If I (!) could meet and have a relationship with someone like him, I would be the happiest person alive. I mean, he's nice, clever, cute, protective, handsome and tall. He has all the things a girl like me would dream of. That's why he's my second fav male character in the whole Buffyverse. BUT apart from my personal opinion, I can see clearly why anyone else dislikes him. I can see clearly as well why he didn't fit in Buffy's world. I agree that he was too normal, and that Buffy just can't be for a (slayer) lifetime with a guy like him. With great power comes great responsibility - and a Slayer who has to deal with caring about a spouse/lover who is only a simple human being has too obvious a weak point that every second demon could use against her. So I also think that it was better for both of them to break up. Anyways, I just can't stop liking Riley. For me, he was not boring at all. Okay, maybe he was too normal and that can spoil the 'attractiveness' of someone in our world, but I like nice normal guys. It is also true that he just could not fill in the space that Angel left - but I think Spike was not the appropriate person for that either, and also it was NOT Riley's task to do so. There can be only one Angel, only one true, 'I could die for you' - kinda love in everyone's life. (And that is one of my reasons for being a Bangel - fan.) Riley is the kinda guy with whom a normal girl would like to spend the rest of her life. But Buffy is not normal. She's just way too special. Still, I kinda missed Riley - no other Buffy - characters could make me blush in front of the screen. XD

[babyo0ogirl]

I'm only up to Episode 9 of Season 4, but so far I'm not impressed with Riley. Now granted, I'm sure I wouldn't like anyone Buffy dated b/c I of course want her to be with Angel, but Riley so far seems like a big dork. Maybe my opinion will change as teh season goes on, but I'm hoping he's only on for Season 4.

[ndrocksteady]

I never liked Riley, not in a hateful way like Kennedy just...he was boring! Just a boring, irritatingly unnecessary man who acted like a teenage boy with a crush on the popular girl and getting huffy when she didn't spend every second lavishing him with attention.

But then, we did get to see Angel smacking him down for the Hell of it, that made it somewhat better hehe.

yeah, the Angel smacking him down for the hell of it part was good lol.... i didnt like riley either... he was too.... blegh lol.... him and the initiative ruined season 4 for me too....

[LifeIsJustThis]

I personally don not like Riley! I mean, ok he's an ok guy, but really- he's just another guy. I was not impressed with the Initiative. But of course, during season 4 i was missing angel like crazy so maybe its just me but what did you think? This is just MY opinion but i'd like to hear others!:icon12:
A few thoughts of Riley after rewatching "Out of My Mind":

There seems to be a debate if Buff ever loved Riley...(like if she ever loved Spike..) Here are my opinions on this.

She mentions that Riley knows her better then anyone, she said it herself. She "needs him"...
She did not love him, or she would have said it in the cave in "Out Of My Mind".

Riley: "Loving you's the scariest thing I've ever done, Buffy."
Buffy: "I don't know why." (like, say, now would be a good time!)

This comment I find interesting as well regarding Spike:

"If that's what I wanted, then I'd be dating Spike."

What happens in 6 between Buff and Spike was set up way before, like in season 3. The writers wanted to keep it as a possibilty. For her to even think about dating Spike must mean she had consitered it.

Has anyone else noticed Spike's awesome neck sunburn in this episode? Haha.

[atticus]

Riley got of to a great start, i really liked him in the early episodes, i mean when he punched Parker, that's good stuff. Then his links to the initiative were introduced. Liked Riley, Hated the initiative, combined, don't like either. Shame. He could have been a great character, he just had a crappy back story.

[BASBritt]

I LOVED Riley. :) I am still pissed that he only came back for that 1 ep after he left the show. :(

[sosa lola]

*Raises hand* I love Riley.

[Fusions2]

I like and dislike Riley for many reasons he was great at first and it was nice to see Buffy dating someone she could share both a normal and slaying life with. But he was so jealous of all the power she had and that he couldn't match up to that, maybe he wanted to protect her I don't know?

From the start its clear they wouldn't be together forever like Buffy and Angel could have been. I found him to get a little whiny at one point and when Buffy tried to help him when his heart rate was up the creek he pushed her away. To me it showed she did love him but just not enough to say it I think she was scared. I wasn't surprised to see Riley leave Sunnydale, I did feel bad for him as Buffy never told him how sick her mum was until the last minute and she still shut him out.

So there are many pro's and con's as to why I like and dislike Riley, its like marmite... you either love it, or hate it.

[scobro]

He was only jealous because she kept him at a distance. Once he went off his meds how many times did she say 'i cant protect you'
Because she was the slayer she kept him at a distance to 'protect' him like an infant. Of course he would be jealous of this. Once he went off the meds Buffy never looked at him in the same light.

[Gwen]

I like early season 4 Riley, when he's introduced as a regular guy with a crush on Buffy. He's kinda like a big, adorable doofus. Now that I'm rewatching season 5, I'm so tired of Riley. Especially in the ep "Out of My Mind", when he needs the operation. Everyone tries to help him, but Riley won't listen. He's needy and too aggressive. He even punches Graham! At this point he barely resembles early season 4 Riley that I liked.

[Primal Slayer]

I liked him for the most part but he wouldve been a much better charecter had his storyline not revolved around Buffy. He was great when he showed up in Season6.

[Doppelganger]

He was an interesting character during the first few episodes he was in, but after a while he got annoying. Especially in season 5 when he couldn't deal with not being needed as much as he wanted, and being weaker than Buffy.

[Blaze]

lets see, heres my list of Favorite Buffy boyfriends and it will answer your questions

1 Spike
2 Angel
3 Satsu
4 Scott
5 Parker
6 and in last place it would be Riley (yes he does come after Parker)

I don't totally hate him, I mean he is a nice guy, but with Buffy, never

-Blaze-

[LorneyTunes]

Well Ive been watching season four and hes growing on me my Hate is leaving me. Maybe am liking the look of him without a shirt or how nice he is to Buffy being all farm boy like its nice. You don't see a whole lot of that theese days .

I used to hate him so much because maybe he wasn't Spike or Angel am just glad he ain't Parker. But he does bring the fun for a while and Buffy is all cute when shes around him until he goes off his meds and goes all nutty.

Then he wants to understand why Buffy craves pain and lives in the dark. Nope he didn't stay normal ,went all weird and got vampires to drink his blood to understand he became so pathetic in the end I just felf sorry for him . Because Buffy can't let anyone in . Can't switch off . Poor Riley .

[Rayne]

Riley...I have no real problem with. I was happy to see him go at the time though. He was a great lesson for her. They were for each other.

[AgentX7k]

I liked him, I mean yeah he was kind of boring and not my favorite character but I liked him and I prefer Buffy and him as oppose to Bangel. What won me over was how he saw the error of his ways with the Initiative and his belief about Oz and gave up everything for both him and Buffy. It's why I preferred him over Xander who hated Angel from start to finish.

[david123]

Im not exactly a Ruffy fan :), but Riley was someone Buffy could have a normal life with and that is why i think Buffy pushed him aside, i dont think Riley was right for Buffy because he was a nice guy, as Spike said in normal again "Your so twisted you prefer it down in the dark rather than being happy" (not the exact quote) Ruffy could never work but Riley was a great guy who was truely in love with Buffy and would do anything for her and once Buffy realises that she just treats him as a convinience. I think people need to give Riley some credit and start hating on Buffy.

[LifeIsJustThis]

I personally don not like Riley! I mean, ok he's an ok guy, but really- he's just another guy. I was not impressed with the Initiative. But of course, during season 4 i was missing angel like crazy so maybe its just me but what did you think? This is just MY opinion but i'd like to hear others!:icon12:

I really liked Riley. He was nice, and sweet, and genuinely cared for Buffy. I was honestly sad when they broke up. I believe Riley loved her more then anyone ever had. He was willing to do anything for her. Yet it wasn't her fault that didn't love him back. Sadly, he was the rebound guy and Buffy wasn't at a place to love again yet. (Or you could argue she never loved anyone, really, after Angel)

Buffy basically jerked Riley around because he was "safe" and convienient. I'm not saying she intentionally did this - I think she did really like him, and was honestly sad when he left but...

Even if she had made it to the helicopter...I don't know if she'd been able to say 'I love you'. She probobly would have had nothing to say, and he would have left anyway.

Buffy found some normality in Riley, but she also found someone to whom she could relate. This was important.

Riley was just a regular guy with regular insecurities. He wasn't a superhero. Sure, he's not Angel and he's not Spike - he's sort of boring and beefy and dependable. But that's what Buff needed at that time. She seeked it out. A normal boyfriend.

Plus, I believe Riley's true mission wasn't to "be the slayers sidekick" or to even be in Sunnydale...I'm glad he left actually, because in the long run he's happier.

That's my thoughts on Riley. :)

Edit:

He's OK but he does not compair to angel, although when angel was around things got depressing
I could argue this point. Not all of us are so crazy about Bangel. :)

Edit:

Well Ive been watching season four and hes growing on me my Hate is leaving me. Maybe am liking the look of him without a shirt or how nice he is to Buffy being all farm boy like its nice. You don't see a whole lot of that theese days .

I used to hate him so much because maybe he wasn't Spike or Angel am just glad he ain't Parker. But he does bring the fun for a while and Buffy is all cute when shes around him until he goes off his meds and goes all nutty.

Then he wants to understand why Buffy craves pain and lives in the dark. Nope he didn't stay normal ,went all weird and got vampires to drink his blood to understand he became so pathetic in the end I just felf sorry for him . Because Buffy can't let anyone in . Can't switch off . Poor Riley .

Exactly. :) I just feel sorry for the poor guy.

[crabby patty]

I liked riley most out of all her boyfriends. Thats if I was choosing for myself. However he was not right for her and i think he was right to leave.

[Buhbi]

I liked Riley at the beginning, after the Parker episode, its refreshing to see what appears to be, a normal, kind man wanting to get to know Buffy better. And hes cute at the start, getting helpful hints from Willow about how Buffy likes cheese lol :p But he does seem likeable in Season 4.
Although in Season 5, he seems to become more needy and attached to Buffy. Especially after his chip is removed, he seems to take little things to heart. Like the scene where Joyce is in hospital, and Riley and Buffy are talking outside the room. Joyce calls for Buffy, and she turns away from Riley to go to her mother, and we see Riley's face where he seems annoyed, disapointed and a range of other emotions, that just seem unfair to Buffy when her mother is in hospital.
Also, another similar situation where Buffy and Riley have just finished making love, Buffy turns away from him to go to sleep, and he then again gets this look on his face, as if she has done something wrong.
Its those times when Riley annoys me, when he's being unfair and just thinking about himself.