love this story....................can't wait for next update

Author's Response: Thank you. Luv, Spuf

Good conclusion by Andrew side, Buffy should tell Spike what really happen.

Author's Response: Thank you. I always enjoy a good guy Andrew. He could be so sweet and kind, even if he offed Johnathan in the show! Luv, Spuf

I'm suspecting the condom must have broke or they had one of those moments where they got caught up and decided to use the withdrawal method but Spike didn't withdraw in time...lol I didn't see that coming. Oh I can't wait until Spike and Riley find out. Looking forward to the angst and thanks for the quick update

Author's Response: Yeah, you just can't trust those cut rate condoms, can you? (Believe me, I know from personal experience!) Thank you. I won't be able to update 'this' story or my others today or maybe tomorrow. Home improvements first! Luv, Spuf

safe, happy habitat mmmm How old is Dawn now when she came to the schol being five? I think I have an inkling why Dawn is a pawn. I'll did the math so to say.... Am I right?

Author's Response: You probably guessed it! Thanks, Luv, Spuf

muahah i knew it! *sigh* i love it when dawn is there kid. spike's just so great then. what a freakin jerk.. what does riley MAKE her send dawn away just because he doesn't like the fact that she had a kid with someone else? asshole. and how sweet was buffy and spike's first time. 'home' is where they should have stayed. ;) keep it comin!

Author's Response: I always thought Dawn had Spike's blue eyes. I also think that perhaps it was Spike and Buffy that the monks used to create her, but... Thanks, Luv, Spuf

I KNEW Dawn was Buffy's kid, not her sister. There was no way in hell that Joyce and Hank had such a young daughter, especially when Buffy was so much older...unless she was an accident-kid, and I doubted that. Screw Riley- he's a jerk- but I can't wait to see how Spike reacts to finding out he has a kid! That's so exciting!:)

Author's Response: Thank you. Riley detests Dawn because she is a reminder to him that he was not Buffy's first. Luv, Spuf

I'm sorry but I can't take Riley anymore. Please kill him. He makes me sick. I can't believe Dawn is in a bording school at the age of six. Boy that sucks. I feel so sorry for Buffy and her family situation and on top of that she's with a man she can't stand. I so pissed off right now...lol This story has to have a happy ending. Thanks for the quick update Spuf. Keep it coming

Author's Response: He is a prick, isn't he??? Thank you, it should go okay, soon. Luv, Spuf

Hmmm...Interesting!! More please! :)

Author's Response: Thank you and I sent you an E. Okay, I see you got the E! I won't spoil you any more! Luv, Spuf

Great chapter.

Author's Response: Thank you. And thank you for your E mail of encouragment. The 'key' to Riley's hold over Buffy is in the next chapter. Luv, Spuf

I'm happy Spike still loves her, and I hope the feeling's mutual on Buffy's side, even if she can't admit it because of Riley. Loved the flashback, too- that hotel is SO beautiful, and I'd imagine it'd be rather romantic for a young couple falling in love. I wonder what they did after you ended the flashback... :) It's cool to know that Jenny was only 17 when she met Rupert- it's a nice detail to hear about considering Buffy was 17 when she met Spike. I can't wait for more!

Author's Response: The 'first' time Spike and Buffy will be in a future chapter. The next chapter, coming soon, might explain Riley's hold on Buffy. The 'key' to Riley's power over Buffy is definitely in the next chapter. Thanks, luv, Spuf

Good chapter but once again I find myself getting into it and wanting to read me then you caught me off damn it...lol Please update soon

Author's Response: Thank you. I'm trying to finish the next chapter. It 'might' explain the hold that Riley has over Buffy. Luv, Spuf

I'm happy that Buffy confessed a bunch of things to Spike/William. Also, it's nice to hear that Andrew is on Buffy's side moreso than on Riley's. It's sad to think that both Buffy and Spike lied to each other in the past about stuff, but now they have the ability to improve things, so I really hope that they can. I mean, it's obvious Buffy needs to get away from Riley, so hopefully Spike can 'rescue' her and screw over Riley at the same time:)

Author's Response: Yes, Buffy confessed alot, as did Spike. However, they both are holding back even more info from each other. Spike cannot tell Buffy who he really is, however, I'll spoil you: Buffy will soon find out that Spike is still being dishonest about who he really is. Buffy may be keeping an even bigger secret from everyone. Thanks, Luv, Spuf

I managed to read the update too. I hope it will be clear between the two of them soon. Yeah, only being 17 was a reason... but I doubt it was the only one she left.. wonder what happened than. And I hope she'll leave Riley soon ;-) I can hope, can't I?

Author's Response: Thanks again. I'm not sure where you live, however, in the US, 17 is underage for sexual relations with a man over 18 (and with a woman over 18, if the guy is underage). We just had a huge case out here, remember the teacher and her student? That was really extreme, yes, but even when I was in HS, there was a couple of cases between male teachers and 17 year old girls. It can get really nasty, especially if the parents of the underage person get involved. (This is long, sorry) Hank would definitely have caused trouble for William/Spike had he found out. Mr. Summers had already made plans for Buffy's future with Riley. There is other things, however, that are keeping Buffy tied to Riley. LUv, Spuf