Mmmh it sounds as if Angel and Xander knows what Coach Rayne did... or did they watch Spike? Sounded like they where looking out for Coach Rayne but I'm not sure.
More angst? You're evil ;))

Author's Response: LOL.... you will find out who and what they were looking out for in the next chap! And the angst gets a little more heavy in the next couple chaps.... but i like a happy ending too... so stick with me! *hugs*

Noo! That was barely talk at all! *frustrated groan* I want more! No wait, I crave more. I's a bloody addiction, give me more Spuffyness, woman! *lol* Loving this.

Author's Response: *gets out lion taming devises* Down pet, good kitty! lol *snort* More up right now! Don't worry! I gotcha back ;-) hehehe thanks so much for the support love you to pieces!

YOU are such a tease - "Spike and Buffy talk..." !! I can't declare you a liar, because they did talk, but COME ON! I need more than THAT! *huffs* Go Gunn and Willow, thank god for friends who can put these two on the right path! You better update soon, before I rouse a mob... and there will be pitchforks and torches involved *sinister laugh*

Author's Response: LMFAO! *tries to catch breath* I will update tonight! *pets casey* And every night until it's all up... only 7 chaps left! *hugs*

I don't mind the angst in this fic. It's not overwelming. Liked the conversations between Spike and Giles and Xander and Buffy. Can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: I'm so glad... I didn't think it was! *sighs* I'm so so so glad you have been reading and enjoying, means a lot. More up daily until the last 8 chaps are up!

Hopefully Giles talked some sense in Spike (or William, however you want to call it). *sigh*

Author's Response: Hopefully you like the next chapter more lol. thanks for reviewing! *hugs*

Okay, so I totally want to gather this Spike up and hug him until he can't breathe. I am SO glad, Giles finally got through to him and he is willing to get help. And in all that angst... I still laughed - “Must be all the fortune cookies I eat.” - I am SO going to say that to someone! On your note about angst... Okay, so angst is angsty. But good angst makes the Spuffy so much better. Sure everyone needs a good fluffy fic to read, but Spuffy and angst go hand in hand. Bring it on, sister!

Author's Response: Awwww *loves my casey* I am glad you approve heartily and that you laughed! I wish everyone was as willing to take my angst as you! lol... cause there is more... just a little... ok maybe a tad more then a little.... maybe a smattering, we'll call it... a smattering of angst. ;-)

Oh My! I can't wait to read the next chapter. This way was sad, but it did make me laugh a little bit. That Spike is almost afraid of Buffy. She's a firey little person!!

Author's Response: Yay new reviewer! *squishes you* I'm glad you are liking it... even with the sad!

Sad past of William.... this was devastating for him.
But not wanting to be with Buffy because of that? Not his best decision.

And Buffy was raped before? No wonder she is frozen when the Coach attacked her - Buffy never coped with it, didn't tell anybody.
This will eat her away if she doesn't do something *sigh*
But got so hurt in the past and now they hurt each other.

Author's Response: I know, he is so stupid! But teenagers remember... the pay off in the end will be great though! Don't worry the angsty build up will relent eventually! More up soon! Glad you still like!

This is getting almost too angsty for me but I can't NOT keep reading because I love this story too much. However, I'm thinking of waiting until you've posted more so I can read a couple of chapters at the time. Just wanted to explain in case I won't review after each chapter like I use to. But I'll stick with you and the story until the end. You're a great writer. :)

Author's Response: lol too angsty? says the writer who gave us near 100 chapters of healing? *snorts* You do what you have to do my dear, but rest assured... it wont be too long, and too much more angst... though there is a little more... after all the ANGST warning has been on the fic since chapter one and until now there hasn't really been all that much... but I promise the payoff if worth every minute of it. Glad you'll stick it out.

Very heart breaking chapter. I don't think I will stop reading but I'm not a fan of a lot of angst. But I will try to manage to read it if it depressing. So, I also hope that you don't have Coach Rayne rape her either. I don't think I could take anymore depressing stuff and she has already been rape before. I hope she tells someone or someone finds out soon. What happened to Buffy is terrible. But at least she has her brothers and they all seem very close. She has people that supported her and still do all her life. She has people and that makes a big difference. Spike doesn't have anyone. He seems to have dealt with everything alone. Giles looks like he pretty much never got Spike the help or gave him the support he needed. Even though I hate to read Spike/William weak. I guess it is understandable that he thinks himself unworthy and weak because he couldn't save his mother. He was only a little boy and watching your mother murder in front of you must be so awful. I just don't understand why he (the murderer) killed Jenny and not William. You would think he will kill William too. So, that he can't be a witness later. I think I will continue to read is since I do enjoy your writing. I just hope there are some laughs in there too.

Author's Response: There is definitely a little more angst but nothing as depressing and full out as their flash backss. and please rest assured that the pay off in the end is worth the read... and yes there will be some laughs... soon in fact. Though I just want to remind everyone the the ANGST warning has been on this fic since chapter one... and until now there hasn't been a lot. So it was bound to come. Hope you keep reading. only 9 more chapters! *hugs*

I'm feeling bad for Buffy. I know the trauma that Spike went through but if he loved Buffy as much as he said he would have seen her pain even just a little bit. Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: Yeah he is a stupid traumatized 18 year old. But I think he'll come around ;-) More up soon! Glad you are sticking with me! *hugs*

Please fix this! I'm practically in tears here and that rarely happens to me while reading fics. Beautifully written but now I'm all depressed. *lol* God I hope things will get better asap. More now please! :)

Author's Response: Awwww *hands pet a tissue* I'm so glad MY little fic got you so emotional... and dont worry it is a Spuffy fic... i'm sure it will get better.... eventually ;-) *hugs*

Oh my and there I wondered why Spike didn't react - this triggered bad memories. I hope Buffy can get out of this.

Author's Response: you shall see! next ten chaps are pretty intense!