Spike couldn't be happier. By his side he had the most awesome and stunning girlfriend he could ever want, Rainbow Dash, and their friends were all very supportive. The near future of him and Dash together seemed clear, like nothing was going to stop him from being happy with her.
If only he could forget about his feelings for Rarity.
When Rainbow Dash is upset over the stallions' lack of romantic interest in her, Spike takes her on a date.
While dating Rainbow Dash, Spike becomes conflicted over his remaining feelings for Rarity.