I'm delighted to see this fun, entertaining story updated. I'd somehow missed a couple pivotal chapters, so was happy to play catch up. Buffy's developing feelings for Spike are hampered by her past, and she's really putting the poor boy through the wringer. Taking off right after sex and his declaration will certainly play on his insecurities. I hope Buffy's mature enough to finally have a talk with Spike about her fears, but I suspect you'll keep us on the ropes about their relationship.

Joyce putting her foot down about Buffy's irresponsible behavior is just what the doctor ordered. If Buffy feels loved and secure in her family life, maybe she'll be secure enough to accept that Spike is going to be there for her, too. Thanks for updating this. I look forward to more.

wow. i wish i had a mom like that.

the one - and only - time i went (or snuck) out without telling her, she nearly skinned me alive.

So glad you updated, I love this story!

LOved it, more please.

Really good to have an update.

So thrilled to read a new chapter from you. I really like how you handled the mother/daughter scene here and the delicate balance they are trying to maintain. I look forward to more and of course, the *other* aftermath of the last chapter ;)

I'm so VERY glad to see an update. I had wondered what happened.

Good chapter! Looking forward to more. =)

aw, no spike in this chapter. i wanted to see their confrontation after what happened in the last one, which i had to look over again cause i couldn't remember. buffy will probably just be avoidy girl, as always. anyway, glad to see an update.