Good to see Spike still un-dusty. Well Buffy doesn't know the whole truth yet. I just hope she won't stake first ask questions later. I wonder how much Spike will tell her.

Author's Response: You will soon find out what Spike tells her and how she reacts - that's ahead in the next chapter. I hope you continue to like the fic!

Still kind of reeling over the loss of Dawn but I'm so impressed that Buffy didn't automatically decide to play 'kick the Spike' and/or deny his feelings for Dawn were sincere. Thanks for that briefy but touching moment between them graveside too. More soon please 8-)

Author's Response: Buffy going off on Spike would've been too awful, especially since Spike cared about Dawn, too, and reacted to her death much like Buffy did. I'm happy you liked the graveside conversation - I think that's the first time we really see that they have an unspoken bond of some sort between them in the story. i hope you continue to enjoy the fic!