What a richly detailed, wonderful ending. Buffy nesting was delightful, and Spike having to physically restrain her to get some one on one time had me grinning. I loved her ignoring the contractions and just rolling over and falling back to sleep, again and again. Spike panicking enough for the both of them was also delightful.

Then, the reality hitting home once Buffy's in that hosptal bed feeling what the pain's going to be like jump started the tension beautifully. The entire hospital room scene was funny and touching and exciting, and I loved the added bonus of Xander there at the end. His asking for permission to just slap passed out Spike was stellar!

And, yay! A perfect baby. Boy or girl didn't matter, but you imbued a lot of real emotions into Spike's “Thank you, kitten, for giving me my son.” It was really sweet, and totally in character.

I loved this story from beginning to end. It was loaded with sharp dialogue and original scenes. The development of the relationship was organic and your attention to detail made each of the scenes vivid and ring true emotionally. Thanks for sharing this wonderfully entertaining piece.

Author's Response: Ahhhh yes, nesting. I think every woman whose gone through has probably scrubbed her house at least twice over, *giggles*. Oh god, that was me, ignoring my labor pains and trying to sleep - and of course my hubby being all with the watch-timing, LMAO. I wasn't ready to go until I absolutely had to, *grins*, not fond of hospitals myself. Oooooo good, I'm glad you felt the tension once she was there cuz really? Not so fun a time. I simply had to bring Xander back during the labor, it was a funny angle that I knew would have the charcters involved shocked, on all sorts of levels. I went with a baby boy b/c of the fact my husband was soooo convinced we were having one even though I didn't allow the dr. to tell us and of course we had a boy first... it's what my husband said to me once he was born and I thought it was so touching then that I wanted Spike to say it. So I'm pleased you liked that part. Wow, such wonderful compliments sweety. I really did try my best with this fic to draw the reader in to feel the charcters and to go out of the way with unusual scenes.. . mainly to see if I could make Buffy and Spike fit such an unusual plot backdrop. Your review really has made me feel like it's been worth all the effort, thank you so much. Hugs you tight.

awww i absolutely LOVE this story that i just went through an read it all again lol:)....you did an awesome job :):)

Author's Response: Wow, you went back and read it again? To say I'm blushing would be an understatement. But of course I'm thrilled you' liked the story enough to re-read it hon, I so enjoyed writing it. Thank you very much for such a great review. Huggles.

Right. So I had plans for today. *Had*

Instead, I read this whole thing and I completely loved it. Not *only* cause it gave me a few ideas, but it was so well paced and kick ass.

So, now I have to cram a lot of work into not as much time as I would have had, but oh well, it was a great read and I loved it. Spike is so yummy in this. (Not like he isn't always)

The army backdrop was really well done. I was initially worried going into it, not knowing that you'd actually been in basic yourself, so you knew what you were talking about. It shows and it made for a really grounding influence on the story and it was interesting to see a little piece of that world while enjoying the walking sex that is spike and buffy together.

Excellent job.

Author's Response: LMAO... sorry, didn't mean to disturb your plans. It gave you ideas, really? Cool, hee hee. I couldn't resist painting Spike as having all the power for the first half of the story... makes for an evil version of him, huh? Ahhhhh, I see, about the Army backdrop. Yeah, I never would have attempted it had I not been in the situation myself - too much detail could go wrong and render it unbelievable. I'm so pleased you didn't mind the arena for the fic because it was too tempting for me not to do. Such a wonderful review you've given me darling, I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much. Hugs and kisses.

Dammit, I have work to do! Stop distracting me with your Hot-Bastard-in-a-Position-of-Power!Spike and your having-to-do-whatever-he-says Buffy! God!

P.S. Love it. Can't wait to have time to read to the end.

(And btw, 'Speichart' as explanation for 'Spike' - so clever!)

Author's Response: ROF-LMFAO!!! How could I resist such a scenario though with Buffy not being able to do a danm thing... at least until later, *snickers*. And can I just say how humble and amazed I am to receive a review from you?!?! I have adored your work ever since I first discoverd fandom and truly bow down to you're amazing muse. I can't wait to read more of your stuff now that I'm taking a break from writing. Ah yes, Spiechart - I took the name of the camp my husband is stationed at in Iraq - Speichar - and added a 't' on the end for Spike - I guess for sentimental reasons. I'm positively thrilled you're enjoying my little story hon. And when I get to reading you're work, I'll definetly be leaving reviews of my own for you. Hugs you tight.

Ball-breaker Buffy, hee. I don't blame her for wanting Spike to be awake, 'cause it was all that bastard's fault! Hee. My favorite line: “Oh noooo,” Buffy whined. “I haven’t shaved my legs in like three days.” It horrified her to have everyone see the stubble adorning her calves.

Great story, sorry to see the end since I love horny all the time Spike and the banter between the two. And Randy Giles, hee.

Author's Response: Oh yes, he got her pregnant so of course she wants him to witness what happens as a result, giggles. LMFAO - the hairy legs and the doctor's comment - that actually happened to me when I was giving birth to my daughter. The doctor I had was truly a Lorne-type individual and was hilarious the whole time. Giggles, couldn't resist the Randy comment. I'm glad you liked the last chappy sweety, thank you so much for the review. Kisses.

Loved it!! Great the whole way through!!

Author's Response: Thank you sweety, I'm pleased you enjoyed the whole ride. Huggles.

Oh my god, that was my FAVORITE chapter! Don't get me wrong though, I loved the whole thing!!! But The part where they were yelling each others names? I literally burst out laughing!!! I don't know why, but that, to me, was hilarious!!!! And I loved bitchy- in pain Buffy too, lol.

Overall, thank you for writing such a wonderful story. I enjoyed reading it from start to finish. Oh, and I;m sorry I've been missing out on reviewing!! *ducks head* But for every chaoter I missed, I'll say again, AMAZING!!!!!!

Author's Response: LOL, u're favorite chapter, that's awesome! I couldn't help but think how funny it would be to see them all shouting each other's names and getting distracted from what was taking place, giggles. Awww, no worries on missing any reviews, I'm just super pleased you've enjoyed the entire story and I didn't lose you as a reader darling. Thank you so much, kisses.

Can't tell you how much I loved this fic! I'm sorry to see it end. Thank you for sharing it with us. I look forward to reading more of your work!

Author's Response: Thank you sweety. I was happy to have written it, a fun ride for my muse, giggles. Hugs you tight.

Oh that really had me laughing, took me forever to just the chapter.

Oh I loved the birth, wonder what he prosal will be answered as yes or no, some how I think they will have more.

Author's Response: Giggles, good, I enjoy making people laugh. Birth is never a walk in the park, but it's not without it's comical moments either, hee, hee. Thanks for the great review darling. Hugs.

Hey,
Sorry I haven't been reviewing as I read this wonderful story. I'm not a big reviewer, I never know what to say. But I just wanted to let you know that this story was absolutely amazing and it was defiantly one of the best I've ever read.
Awesome job and good luck to you on your other work.
Talk atcha later

-Becky

Author's Response: Oh ,but your review is perfect sweety, just letting me know your thoughts or that you're enjoying it is all the reward I could ask for, thank you. I'm looking forward to my break and to letting my muse run free for a bit. Hopefully he'll be productive and help me to write more on my side projects. Again, thank you darling, hugs you tight.

Great ending to a fantastic story! One quick note: you've written (I look like Veruca Salt right before the oompa-loompas started singing.) I think you mean Violet Beauregard. She was the great big fat blue one. :) Please keep up the writing, okay? :D

Author's Response: DAMNIT!!! I did get that wrong, didn't I? Poo! THanks for letting me know. I went in and changed. Sighs, of course after a ton of people read it, but at least its corrected, lol. Yup, I'll keep writing, just need a break for now to keep the muse happy and healthy. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story hon, thanks for correcting me (boy do I feel like an idiot, lol) and the lovely review. Smooches.

Drat! its over! This has been a fabulous story and I've loved every bit of it. The way you write these 2 charachters in this story really clicked with me,maybe its because the humour, the teasing followed by the chasing is what the hubby and I are like. Have a good rest and don't forget us little readers, I'be waiting for the next fun fic.
Will miss your friend and her fic, unfortunately another author bites the dust of real life and its rules. take care. x



Author's Response: I know I keep repeating myself, but it really hurt to have to end this fic because the fun I had writing it was endless. Ahhhhhh, glad to see you could identify with this version of B/S - and yay that you had that similiar spark with your hubby. Yup, I just need some rest right now and let my muse play at will before I'm ready to post something. It doesn stink that she had to pull her stuff, RL really bites sometimes. Thank you for such a lovely review sweety, I'm glad you enjoyed the last chappy as well as all the others. Hugs you tight.