awwwwww it was so good why'd ya just stop writing? its been a while since you updated here

Consider me intrigued! Just one thing interrupted my enjoyment: Afrikaans is actually a Dutch-derived language spoken primarily by white South Africans of Dutch descent. i.e., Zulu is not a related language. Likewise, it sounds like the people are African; Afrikaners are European(usually Dutch)-descended South Africans who speak Afrikaans.

Obviously it's not a huge deal, but because people who know this will be brought up short like I was, I thought you might like to know.

Otherwise I am very much enjoying this, and reading on.

Author's Response: Thank you so much on pointing out my little blooper! Obviously I wasn't too thorough on my research *goes pink in embarrassment* But now I'll be sure to correct that and my fic will be all the more better for it! I'm glad that you're enjoying my fic despite that little mishap! Again, thank you so much for the helpful review!

Well what can I say? Another astoundingly brilliant chapter that leaves me wanting more... you sure you can't squeeze another chapter out soon? I love your fic hun and I really can't wait for an update! see, a more staid review.. no oxygen mask needed *hides mask behind her back after taking a few deep breaths*

Pretty please! Thank you and weldone! xxx

Author's Response: Squeeeeeeeze *wipes brow with handkerchief and then stares goggle-eyed at the next chapter* Nope, it's not finished yet. Could you be a dear, Katkin, and hand me that oxygen mask? All this squeezing is hard work. LOL Thanks for reviewing! I'm happy to find that you're eager to read more.

This is great! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thanks for the continued feedback, PhotographyNut! I'm glad that you've taken a shine to my story.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! More!!!! Pretty pretty PRETTY PLEASE?!?!?!? Lol, WONDERFUL update. Actually, it's wonderful updates because I missed the last one, sowwy :(. Anywho, don't leave it there for too long!!!! I NEED to know what happens!!!!!!!! Lol, cookies for you and your muse!

Author's Response: Thank you for the adamant review, Missytheslayer! It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to know how much you seem to be enjoying my story. And thanks for the cookies--the muse wouldn't share them with me but she told me to tell you that they were 'positively delectable.' Psh, stupid muse and all of her hoity-toity big words.

Gotta love Clem, funny guy. This story is progressing nicely, can't wait for the next update.

Author's Response: Thanks, Spacelord! And you're right about the Clem lovin'. He's such a character--I love him to wrinkly pieces... Um, ew. That sounds wrong. But you know what I mean. I hope.

First of all, I love how Clem tries to make Spike feel better ("your great personality well suits your compact, yet well-muscled body"). I love Clem!

And I'm sooooo happy that you updated. You have weaved such an interesting world in this story that it always leaves me wanting to read more. I really like the subtle hints and the intrigue and it leaves me with so many questions: who does Wesley work for, what makes the women in Buffy's family special, what's up with Giles, why did Joyce find the night so peaceful, who was Joyce's pale knight (and who drew the picture of her, was it the same person/vampire), who was the person Spike turned in '76, who is his ex, etc.. I don't think you need my litany of questions here, but just wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying this story and that I can't wait to find out more :)

Author's Response: I love Clem too! There should be a club we could join. I'm so happy that you're enjoying what I've written so far--thanks for helping warm my muses heart. And I'll just address the question you had about Spike turning someone in '76--that wasn't suppose to be a big deal. I meant he hadn't turned a minion since '76, but I guess I was unclear about that. So I'm glad that you brought that up because I can see how it could be misconstrued as something of greater importance, so I'll probably clue people in that it's not in my next author's note.Thank you for reviewing, Anna!

This has been quite intruiging. I cant wait for the next update. So many questions just waiting to be answered. Update soon please

Author's Response: Thank you for reviewing, Victoria! I'm glad that my story is intriguing you!

So glad to see you update this. I'm terribly sorry for not reviewing before, but I do truly love this story. Keep it up! I'd love to read more. =)

Author's Response: No need to apologize, Jin. I'm glad that you're enjoying my fic and am thankful for your review! And now I'm going to update this lil' fic, so I hope you enjoy Ch. 6 as well!

I'm so very impressed and intrigued by this story. I really love how the characters are being developed with this mysterious backstory lurking in the background. I'm also curious about Buffy's dreams.

Aggie is a fabulous original character and it's wonderful to see how the whole household are brought together in thier loss and what seems to be agenuine affection. I'm really looking forward to more.

I love the banter between Aggie and Spike! And Aggie is great in general.

Thank you for the update! Loved the chapter!

Author's Response: Thank you, Anna! I'm so happy that everyone seems to really like Aggie. I loved writing the banter--so I'm glad you liked reading. I was a little nervous that what I found funny, others wouldn't, so it's always good to hear that the dialogue is appreciated. Thanks for reviewing!

:( I want more!

I love the way this is written, it's so mysterious, and always something in it that always (yes i know I've used that word already) leaves you wanting to read the sadly not there next chapter.

I want to learn everything about Joyce when she was younger, hear all the explainations about her life and loves.

I just want more!!!! *starts crying* Honestly, please update soon hun!

xx

Author's Response: Woah, woah, woah. Calm down, breath deeply into the oxygen mask, and relax. LOL I'm flattered by your enthusiasm, you flatterer, you ;) And don't worry, Joyce's life--and Aggie's, for that matter-- will be explained in time. (Most likely in flashbacks, because I seem to be very fond of those.) Thanks for continuing to review!

Wow, this is one of the best fics I've ever read. Aggie does know Spike's a vampire, right? It seems like she does... but you never know.

Please update again soon, I LOVE this story.

Author's Response: One of the best? ...Really? Really, really? LOL Thank you for the compliment! I'm so happy that you are enjoying my fic! To answer your question: Yes, Aggie does know that Spike is a vampire. There's a part in the next chapter that should make it more clear that she knows. Again, thank you for reviewing! I appreciate it.