Aww, damn it! I had tears in my eyes when he left. So sad. I was afraid at first that the cop costume would only help Buffy see that it was just a job for him, like she wanted to prove to herself. But that was without counting on Spike's very expressive face. That man wears his emotions on his sleeve for sure. At least she's starting to realize that she's not just another customer.

Author's Response: Sorry - had to get Spike thinking though. But if he had, the cop costume would have done what you mentioned and then Buffy would feel nothing for him, just see herself as another job. Spike does indeed wear his emotions on his sleeve. I can't wait to see your reaction to the next few chapters. Thanks for the review my new friend. Hugs you tight.

I wonder what Lorne has in mind. Really curious. Gotta go read more now!

Author's Response: Hahahahaa, go ahead hon, I'll be here awaiting your reaction. Smooches.

So, Buffy wants to see Spike again. And she thinks seeing him will "cure" her? ::snorts:: Yeah right lol. Awww I hope they can find a way to make it work. I like that your Lorne can read people when they are singing despite being human. Hey, no need to be a demon to be psychic, right? So why not. And it makes the story interesting. Great chapter. I'm just bummed that Spike agreed to see Harmony. Ew.

Author's Response: I know - she's daft, right? That'll blow up in her face, LOL. I've always adored Lorne and yeah - like you I think he's great as a psychic - no need to be a demon or anything. Glad you like him. Ewwwwww, Harmony - but a necessary evil for now. Thanks for the review my dear, hope you enjoy the next few chappies. Huggles.

Ummmm, yummy snack! I'm jealous of Buffy lol He should have told her he works at that restaurant and made that cake she loves so much. It's so sweet.

Author's Response: Oh yes - but such is our dimwitted thinking when it comes to men, lol. Glad you liked the chappy - thanks for the review . Hugs.

Quite possibly the hotest, sexiest smut scene I've ever read. And I've read A lot in my years as a Spuffy fans. Fantastic job. Definitely cigarette worthy lol.

Author's Response: Really? Cool, hee hee. I'm trying my best here, but of course these are the first scenes of that nature I've ever attempted. Glad you liked it darling. Thanks for the review and I hope you continue to enjoy the story. Hugs.

What a nice surprise! I came here to finally read the chapters of IAN, but what do I find; a new chapter of TE, one of my favorite stories! I guess IAN has to wait, because this took all the time I have before I need to log of again :(

This was really sweet :) . Nice contrast between this and the earlier love-scenes (or should I say earlier sex-scenes...) The poetic style made this more romantic and less rough. What I especially love about your writing is that the emotions are always clear, whether they are good or bad, I always know and understand why people do the things they do. I mean that even when I'm cursing the stupidity of Buffy and Spike, I still know WHY they are being stupid *hee*. Did that make any sense to you? I'm really tired, so it's kind of a miracle that I can put two words together, let alone make sentenses out of them *lol* Umm, back to the review for a bit...
You have nice balance here! This could have easily slipped into cheesy and "harlequin-like", but you master the loving, sweet passion as well as you do the hot, desperate, semi-violent thing... *applause,applause*... and speaking of hot, wild spuffy-luvin; do we get some of that in the next chapter of TE? *hint, hint...nudge, nudge...*batting her eyelashes at the muse coyly*
Yup, I'm going to bed now before I continue flirting with your muse any further *LOL*
-Katriina-


Author's Response: You read whatever you like hon - I know your time is limited. It'll still be here whenever your ready. Indeed - this chapter was very different from their earlier shagathons. They needed it though - something sweet and yet profoundly deep. I'm so happy you liked it - squeeee! That's really nice to hear - that you do understand what's going on with my characters at any one given time. I don't like to go crytpic without good reason. Giggles - stupidity - there was plenty of that on both their parts throughout the fic. I totally get what you're saying hon. Ickkk - so not taking the cheesy route here - I found it rather difficult in the first few drafts to get a balance, so I'm glad to see you didn't think it went down that road. Hmmmm, more hot spuffy luvin you want in TE's future - *winks* - I always have a bit more of that planned. It's in their nature after all, lol. Thanks for the lovely review my friend. Hope to talk to you soon. Smooches.

Started reading this because the out of this world number of reviews you got had me curious. Turns out, they were well deserved. This is excellent. I'm really enjoying your story so far. Good job.

Author's Response: Oh wow! That's awesome, welcome aboard. I'm very thrilled you've latched on and decided to give TE a try. Please bear with the story as it is my first fic and thru time and chapters hopefully my writing skills have improved enough to keep you around. Thank you soooo much for the review hon - hope you continue enjoying the fic. Hugs.

Honey, you´re fantastic. But you know already, don´t you? I think that it was great the way you wrote this. The right words ... ahem actions at the right time and now more can come for both of them.
Loved it but in the end it means that this one´s over soon and this is not that good. But as you said ... more to come.

Love you and smooooooooooooch.

Author's Response: Hahahaha, well thank you sweety - and no, I don't consider myself fantastic - just a long overdue chapter posting I was glad to get updated. It'll be nice to wrap this fic up on a solid happy note, *winks*, I think you'll enjoy the finale. Love you darling - hope to chat again with you soon. Thanks for the review - smoohies.

Nice to have our lovers back together.. with some of the past problems solved.

Felt like "love" instead of just sex...

Enjoying.

Author's Response: Oh yes - no down and dirty sex for them tonight - that was important for them to reconect like that first. Definetely nice to be over all the angst. Now I can finally have them in full swing of being a true couple, hee hee - what fun that will be to write, especially in the bedroom. All the rules are out the window now. Thanks for the review darling and very happy to see you enjoyed the update. Huggles.

aww! that was so lovely! i really, really don't want this story to end, you hafta make those last chapter's as long as you can, please! or else it'll be over way too soon!

Author's Response: LOL - I'll do my best - I really will. If I make them long it may end quicker - but I do understand your point. I'm very pleased you enjoyed this update hon - thanks so much for the lovely review. Smooches.

Oh I love it.

Author's Response: Thank you sweetheart - smoochies to you.

well worth the wait:)
loved it. looking forward to more

Author's Response: Thank you hon - glad you enjoyed it. Huggles.

i just came back from my vacation and omg im so glad that they are finally out of the dark gloom ^^ all that horrible heartache was getting to me :P the mood and pace of the chapter suited our characters ;] update soon sweets

Author's Response: Oh GOD, I was ever so happy to stop writing the angst. I really don't care for it, it brings me down too much. I do hope to update soon hon - just a busy couple of weeks here getting the kiddies prepared to go back to school. But YAY, I'll have them both in full day soon. 7 hours of blissful silence for me monday thu friday, I can't wait, hee hee. Thanks for the review darling. Kisses.