Hank's going a little overboard with the protectiveness, isn't he? After all, it was Buffy who committed the crime, even if it wasn't her fault. Spike just reacted to what he saw. And Buffy's just showing her immaturity here, too.

No, I can't see that the chapter clears anything.
Such a sad chapter. Buffy waited for Spike to call her again, coming back to her. And Spike only lay on his bed feeling miserable because he lost Buffy. *sigh*
And now, after some days, he comes and wants to buy diner. He didn't even ask Buffy how she felt. Yeah, would be awkward if he still would come there to eat. Very good of Hank, for Buffy, that he told him to go.
Yet.. that doesn't make it better. He didn't even try to talk to Buffy when Hank told him to go or spare her a backward glance. I thought he was the adult and try to work things out. I was wrong (regarding what I read till this moment).
I hope this isn't the end.. (I know, story isn't finished; I'm looking forward to read on. Hopefully they'll get together again soon.. and not after ten years.

so sad. Hopefully it will get better.

And now you get to do your ending which will be so very, very good :-D ........... :P Never ever ever ever posting my thing...and yeah, I said nothing about the actual chapter but well.....pooh on Spike and Buffy ;)

Admittedly I have been following the story since the beginning and this is my first review (not a big reviewer) ... gotta change that. Anyway, I love the plot, character development, reality aspect of it all and basically the way you write. After this last chapter, I am crossing my fingers that the following chapter(s) are posted sooner rather than later. Got a lot of fans in angst out here' ... me included. Great story.

this chapter made my heart ache. for real. kudos for that because i usually dont respond so keenly to fanfics.
i really love this fic, and i think you did the realistic thing in this chapter by making spike blow up for a bit.

Oh now.. what now? Angel was the one kissing Buffy but Spike didn't believe her. And because of that Buffy broke up with Spike? After all these years they know each other. I repeat myself: What's the matter now? Well I truly hope you'll update soon! :)
Same goes here, update again *g*

Buffy was right. Spike should have trusted her! Now what evil thing should we do to Angel?? Great evil chapter!!

that's just terible....

Okay, I love this story, but I have to say this:This chapter just doesn't make sense. That's it. No discussion? The "mature" bit coming out of her mouth doesn't ring true when about a minute later she's just ending things without even really talking about it. How much have they fought for their relationship...and they just give up? Just not meshing in my head with the rest of the story. Sorry. But, as is my tendency to find a good in everything, the writing is good...just not true to the characters...at least to me.

Author's Response: It's funny, because when I decided how this was going to go I was trying to keep it very true to the characters. They're both strong people, but I don't think Buffy at sixteen could ever handle as much as she thinks she can, and Spike...Spike's never been one for maturity. They fought for their relationship, but still, neither of them is actually ready for it.

Thanks for responding--I hope the characterization ends up plausible for you again!

grrr, you are evil. i can't believe they would break up over something as stupid as this. did he not see her push angel away? god, they're both idiots right now. please make it better soon. i've dealt with enough angst today.

Ok- just a little confused. I thought she and Angel were at a park bench- but then they were at her house when Spike arrived? And Angel ran out of the room after the kiss? Sorry if these are stupid questions. It's late and I need to go to bed. Loving the story though. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Author's Response: No, don't worry about it. She and Angel were in her house--the park bench referred to before. :) Thanks!