I loved this glimpse into Darla's head, no one could ever accuse that woman of being a dumb blonde. That was one fine performance Darla put on with Joyce, she really played her beautifully.
I enjoyed the Spike/Buffy/Maria interaction. I like the way Maria keeps making Spike nervous.
Aimée is really in for a rude awakening, I can't wait for her to find out about Darla's plans. I'm kinda worried about Aimée's plan to talk to Buffy, I hope she doesn't cause too much trouble. Fantastic chapter!

Author's Response: Hee! I'm glad you liked Darla's performance, it was awfully fun to write it. I'm liking her much more than I anticipated in fact. ;)
Hee, I love that María can make him squirm, bad Mari, I know, but it's fun. ;)
Oh, I can guarantee that Aimée will create trouble, not as much as she'd like though. ;)
Thank you so much for your comment, darling!

Just read the last 2 chapters and what a wealth of information. Must give Darla her due. She's very cunning and this should work nicely for Elizabeth and William. But then we have self-centered Aimee thinking he's only treating Elizabeth this way because he wants to make her jealous. You just know she's going to spill the beans to Elizabeth. (More than likely before William tells her himself). Just love Maria. God bless her. Looking out for our two. So looking forward to next and all updates.

Author's Response: Hee, and the information that's still coming. I don't know when I'll be able to finish this story at the rate it keeps growing. *lol* Oh, yes, Darla will be helpful (this time, at least) and Aimée will create havoc and try to impede the wedding by telling some things to Elizabeth. And yes, María is all for helping our two. :D Thank you so much, darling! I'm glad you're still enjoying the story.

I absolutley LOVE this story update soon!

Author's Response: Thank you and I'm about to update a few minutes from now. :)

I enjoyed reading everyone's inner thoughts as Spike was introduced to the group, their reactions were also very interesting. So many new plot lines opened up in this chapter, I can't wait to find out what's in store for Spike and Buffy before the marry. Great update!

Author's Response: Oh, yes, many plotlines are opening and more are coming to life in the new chapter, since muse is set on making my life more difficult. ;) Thank you so much for your review!

It's so good to have you back.....I truly love this story and can Angel drop demon seed on her ass on the way up the stairs? I would give him something to think about, while she gets jealous that her sister has the best man......LOL

Author's Response: It's so good to be back :D and it seems muse is in kind mode to Mari, so hopefully I'll be able to update a little more regularly from now on...Hee, you're too funny, but no, Angel is not going to do that...yet. ;) Just wait a little bit and you'll see. Thanks for your kind words!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :)!!!!!!!

So happy to read again your story :)! And with the hints you let in your last answer, it's an euphemism to say I have the head full of questions :)! I just love it!

So strange, when you have your own story decided to live its own path, doesn't it? And the characters decided to have their own lives... Magic of the writing ;).

This chapter reminds me the previous chapters where we saw Buffy and Spike discovering and claming their love for each other. An interesting interlude where Maria seems to resume, explain all the expectations, questions we could have. And in a way, it looks like a plan of batlle.

What will happen when Darla and Joyce will see the new administrator of Campo Real? How will Mummy dearest react, learning that her daughter wants to marry a former pirate, illegitimate son of her former brother-in-law Rodrigo and the so-much despised Anna?

I just love Maria's reaction when she sees the two lovers in the garden "with any luck the love that Elizabeth and William felt for one another and which was obvious to anyone that might see them together, would be strong enough to overcome all the obstacles that would come before them".

To be too optimistic can be not very wise, not very careful, but let's agree with Maria :)!

Good to see you and read you again :)! And I hope you recovered of your cold and planning your daughters’ first communion goes well ;)!!

Author's Response: Aww, thank you, darling! You're just too sweet to me! *big warm smile*

Yep, it's strange and magical, but so fulfilling, especially when one receives wonderful reviews such as yours.

It's supposed to be precisely that, kind of a reminder to what has happened before, a plan of battle as you very well call it.

*lol* Those questions will be answered very soon, I promise. ;)

Yep, María is optimistic up to a certain extent, she knows that things won't be easy, especially is Spike confirms her suspicions.

I'm glad to see you, too, thank you so much for your review, and yes, I'm fully recovered from my cold now and first communion went very well. :)

love it and sitting on the edge of my seat about how everyone will react. glad you are back.

Author's Response: *lol* Thanks! I really hope I don't disappoint you with their reactions. :D

María is such a great character, she's so resourceful and formidable. I really like this new twist that she was in love with Spike's father. I look forward to her upcoming talk with Spike, and I can't wait for Spike to make this presence known. Wonderful update!
Glad your back and feeling better! Congrats on your nominations! =)

Author's Response: Yep, María's resourceful alright. I'm loving writing her and Tegua, they're too fun. :) I'm glad you liked the twist that she was in love with Rodrigo, my muse refused to back down on that one. ;) Oh, and talk with Spike is coming on chapter 38. Hee, poor Spikey! And thank you so much for reviewing and your congrats!

Oh, so glad you're back. And that you're feeling better. Was surprised who Maria was in love with. So glad she is on our couples side. They're going to need all the help they can get with all the devious plots going on. So looking forward to the meeting coming up. Can't wait to see the reactions of Aimee, Darla, Joyce and Snyder. Love the story and so glad to see an update.

Author's Response: Thank you, sweetie. Hee, I knew I could still surprise you with that. And you're right they're going to need all the help they can get. ;) Confrontation coming, hopefully next week. Thank you again and I'm glad to see you're still here with me. *hugs*

I enjoyed reading María's musings throughout the chapter. I like how she knew about everything that's been going on around her, yet she kept it all to herself. I guess Aimée didn't do such a great job of keeping her secret hidden... lol. And wow! The twist that María was in love with don Rodrigo was so interesting. Loved her reaction to finding Buffy and William together. Can't wait for Spike to meet the welcoming committee. Fantastic update! :D
Sorry to hear about your cold, it's good to know you're okay now. And congratulations on your nominations!!!

Author's Response: You'll read more of María now than originally planned with this new twist. It just felt right. :) Hee, Aimée was sloppy in more than one account and she'll pay dearly for that. *lol* Thank you for your comments. *hugs*

Seems I came back just in time huh? Just when your muse came back :) How cute are they, by the way? I really am afraid with the foreshadowing how things are going to end up coming to pass with William and Angel and Darla and well, everyone. It seems the fates are conspiring against our favorite couple - hopefully Buffy's faith in him is stronger, and her faith in herself to keep him.

Author's Response: Yep, it seems you did. :D About the foreshadowing, I'll just say that things are about to get very interesting for everyone involved (I hope at least). I think Buffy's faith in Spike is stronger than his faith in well, anything, and that can create some troubles for them. Thanks for your comment!

Whew! finally!

Author's Response: *lol* At least on that account. ;)