And so it ends. What a fantastic adventure this story has been. You skillfully wove canon, fanon, mystery, myth and humor into a delicious and truly unforgettable tale. Congratulations.

Author's Response: I'm thankful for everyone who stuck with the story and left reviews throughout. The response was very encouraging for a new author. Thank you!

Just got the latest chapter (5?) and decided to chip in with some more encouragement. This story is just getting better and better. In my last review I mentioned how I love the way you write conversations. Well the Spike and Giles one in this chapter is pretty close to perfection. The whole melodrama of the silent, mutual annoyance club thing they have going was laugh out loud delightful and the subsequent two actual conversations were handsomely paced and rang true to character with no preaching. Good Stuff!

Meret though is a joy. Scared of snakes or not I love her. I can't help but feel more hopeful about the way the season might go with Spike having a certain knowledge that he is loved by *something*. Might make him a bit less insecure I hope. I'm glad he made her a nice silky bed too. Suggles!

Author's Response: I'm glad you're still liking Meret! A great deal of this story had to do with me wanting season 6 to have been a bit less of an angst fest, but that's just me. Thanks for reviewing!

This is extremely well done-- I'm absolutely enthralled already. You've really captured the essence of Spike; even the quirks you've given him fit seamlessly into his character. I love the mental vision of Spike ranting at a plaster saint!

The back story of the carpet was very believable too, as were the details of the poker game. I particularly love Clem's poker tell! So excited to find an intriguing, well written story; and delighted to see you have a couple more chapters!


Author's Response: Thanks! I always wanted to see an episode like The Zeppo about Spike. I'm a sucker for little details, so I'm glad you're enjoying the ones I've put in this story.

Really promising beginning, which I've bookmarked so I do hope you continue. Really nice characterisation of Spike. I especially liked the drunken singing and his naming of the 3 vampires after The Furies - they both felt like just the sort of things Spike would do! Also very intrigued as to why he's still feeling hungry after consuming the blood.

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked his nicknames for the vampire trio. I always figured that more was going on in Spike's mind than he ever let on. Thanks for reviewing!

Great start! Loved the scene with drunk!Spike singing in the graveyard. Hilarious.

You did really good with describing the different scenes. Just the right amount of details to make them feel real without it getting longwinded. Very promising, can't wait to see more of this.

Author's Response: I have to admit that I was (am?)worried about my writing style. I've never done any creative writing, only scientific stuff which has a well-earned reputation for being dry and boring. Thanks for the encouragement!

I just loved your Spike characterization and the imagery it's awesome, I was seeing it all happening in my mind as I read. Can't wait to find out what is hiding behind his dresser and what else you have in store for us. :)

Author's Response: Thank you for the feedback. I'll try to not disappoint!

I think it's an interesting start. Can't wait to see how you go with this. I am going to add it to my favorites as soon as I log in.

Author's Response: Thank you!

Anne McCaffrey? Then I have to read it! Good start indeed. I'll stay tuned for more. Red eyes, huh? I wonder why stomach stayed empty (felt empty) after he had eaten. Definitely - write on! I love it so far.

Author's Response: Another McCaffrey fan! I'm going to be coy with my references at least until chapter 3. I want to see if you guys can guess the connection. Thanks for leaving a review!

Wow this is really very interesting. Nice long chapter as well liked that. I'm looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thanks!