It was so brilliant to see an update and it was just fab. Have to assume that the big 'secret' is that Buffy's pregnant. I so don't want this to end. It made me laugh and cheered me up enormously. I LOVE IT.

Author's Response: YAY, glad to have cheered you up and make you laugh. Yup, the reveal comes next chapter... it's going to be a fu situation to play with too, *winks*. Thanks for the review hon, hugs.

You call tht subtle? All it took was listening to her order her sandwich and I'm thinking your "fam-damily" statement in my the last review response is very appropriate! And yes, I read your response to the Wucian Chap - Sloppy seconds indeed! Where those men are concerned I'd take anything I can get, sloppy, neat, seconds, fifiths! As long as I "got in there - or rather they got in in THERE! I'd be a happy howling neighbor's cat! Yessiree Bob! Lucian, Spike, You, Me, swapping those guys around so fast they won't know what hit em! They may they may think they want those sweet young (barely legal) things, but they haven't lived until they have some lovin' from women who know what they are doing! Well, enough lamenting about something I know I can't have in real life - but oh the fantasies I can think up - I should write them down and pretend I'm an author.

Sorry this tale is coming to an end, but It's been the best ride (sometimes literally! Ride em til they pop!).And eventhough I don't want it to end, I can't wait for the Grand Finale!

Hugs honey - and of course give muse his mega squeeze from me.

Author's Response: Well, I know it wasn't subtle in some spots, but for those readers who haven't had kids yet, ya never know, giggles. Sloppy seconds, thirds, tenths - oh yeah, we can swap partners out all night long and test that vampire fortitude, hee hee. Yes, IAN is coming to an end, but its for the best, there's only so much more that can happen in their lives. Of course the last chapter will be filled with more smut and laughs for good measure - go out with a BANG, or two, or three, lol. Thanks for the review sweety. Huggles

Seems like Buffy's pregnant!!!!! I think she is with the odd combination for the wrap and the irritation with Spike. Then there's the comment about the cat in heat. I really think she's pregnant. Plus there was something she wanted to talk to Spike about and the happiness of Spike's "when we have a daughter" comment! can't wait for the grand finale.

Author's Response: Hee hee, I put all sorts of clues in, some larger than life and some subtle. Good to see you picked up on everything and enjoyed the chappy. Thanks ofr the great review darling. Hugs.

ahh *sigh*
I wish I had someone starving for me; THAT reunion was so hot and wild!
can't wait to see what's coming next ;-)

Author's Response: Squeeee, I'm glad you liked the reunion, I could picture Spike as nothing more than a grunting caveman - kinda hot, hee hee. Thanks for the review darling. Hugs.

I LOVE this story... i think its totally brill.. i love ur spike and ur buffy and this is one of my fav stories

Author's Response: WOW, thank you sweety. I like a strong Buffy and a jakass SPike who needs a little redemption. Love me a bad boy. Thank you so much for the review hon. Hugs you tight.

I'm glad that the Angel/Buffy confrontation wans't one of those things where Spike got the wrong impression. Hee, Buffy not wanting to hear about her parents having sex. And yah! sexy, growly Spike!

Author's Response: Oh noooooo, I wasn't even going to 'go there' with a misinterpretation between Buffy and Spike over Angel. Angel is a big poop head and I like my B/S relationship nice and secure. Plus growly possessive SPike is hot enough without adding much more to it, giggles. Glad you enjoyed the update sweety. Smoochies to you.

Awesome chapter! Really missed this fic! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Awww, thanks honey, I really appreciate it. It feels great to be back writing it.

Hee, you already know how much I loved this chapter, but I hope you won't mind me telling you again. ;) Sizzling hy hot sex a barrel load of laughs, what a perfect combination. I can't decide which part I love more, if the homecoming or the part where Joyce starts embarrassing Buffy, or perhaps when Spike was wondering if Hank had any guns or access to poison. *rofl* Off to read more!

Author's Response: Giggles - thank you for all the help. It was a long chapter to have to go through so I really appreciate you looking it over, and over, and over. You know me, I'm all about the smut and laughter, giggles. Thanks a million hon, smooches.

OMG, I'm so happy to see an update on ITAN!!!! I also was only expecting a short epilogue, so it was an even bigger treat to get two full continiuing chapters! It's great to see that nothing has changed in the interim - Spike and Buffy are still the same strong willed, hilarious and horny twosome as in previous chapters.

Thank you so so so so so much for updating!

p.s. I think I know the secret too. ;-)

Author's Response: I thought about just an epilogue, but the muse had a lot of ideas floating around so I let him do whatever he wanted to with it. I'm very thrilled you enjoyed it sweety - it makes it all worth while writing when readers get a good laugh - or a special tingle, giggles. THanks so much for the wonderful review. Hugs you tight.

I can't even tell you how happy I was to see this story!!! The writing of course was fabulous - the confrontation with Angel and Joyce's behavior hysterical - especially giving them the $100.
Great story and I can't wait for more!~

Jenn

Author's Response: I'm thrilled you enjoyed the laughs in these updates - I so can't resist a humorous moment. Life's too serious and these two have the makings for many a comical moment. Thanks for the review hon, I hope you enjoy next chapter just as much. Kisses.

Oh, the confrontation with Angel was delightful, and I laughed that Spike squeezing the stuffing out of that wrap was as much violence as was necessary. The "wounded animal" remark was also a hoot. Spike's right, Joyce is cool. Get a hotel, indeed! I've certainly picked up on some clues - Buffy's reaction to Spike's assertion about their daughter never dating and her increased appetite and weird craving are certainly pointing somewhere!

Thanks for another sharply written, fun chapter.

Author's Response: YAY, glad you liked the Angel scene... he's such an ass, lol. Giggles, I can't resist interjecting humor - I think I;ve found my niche, or at least I hope so. Glad you enjoyed it all and thanks for such a lovely review. Hugs.

Oh informal picnic ... then everybody can check out Buffy being back and bringing Spike with her...
Weird wrap Buffy wanted to it, weird yearnings for roastbeef with bananas? Mmmmm *gets a thought*
And Angel understood now that Buffy has moved on. Spike thanking him for cheating on Buffy was too much for him *gg*.
Uh-huh... Buffy is a bit moody and feeling tired? *remembers her thought about the food* ~ or is it all coincidence?
Oh I've read on :) So it is all connected with the secret, huh? Like mother like daughter :))
Loved the update; hot and funny.

Author's Response: The picnic will prove to be very interesting, *winks* and full of laughs and surprises all the way around. Angel soooo deserved what he got - I love writing come-uppance - too much fun. Yup, I think you've pretty much guessed the secret. Next chapter, more fun and laughs, and perhaps a tad more revenge, but that's all I'll say for now. Thanks for another lovely review sweety. Huggles.