Alright, so here's the whole smorgasbord on what I think about this story (I promise it is all good).

Found this series about a week ago, and I have been devouring it ever since. It is utterly amazing and fantastic. I adore the character development that has taken place, how you've built relationships and fixed every irritation that I felt about what happened that season.

I love the Tara/Oz dynamic (I'd never have thought of it and it's completely charming), and Dawn's little quips are spot on. I've dissolved into giggles so many times that I've lost count.

You've made me shake my fist at the stupidity of Willow and Xander, while also offering them some humanity and chance at redemption, even if I'mnot very happy with them right now.

Onto this segment!

I never liked Riley. Ever. And he's coming off so shallow and self centered that he makes an excellent foil to Spike. Furthermore, the Council is coming?!?!?! Egads. It makes me squirm just to think of it. Although I'm glad that the 'new' slayer is being introduced. I look forward to what you do with her character. I wasn't originally sure if I liked reading about Giles and Anya getting jiggy with it, but I do think they're cute together, and I think I'm working past my horror of Giles and sex. It's odd, but when I watched the show I also dumped him in the grandfather category, although I think that had more to do with him sounding and acting exactly like Gramps. Regardless, I am glad to say that I have worked past my sexless!Giles issues. Because really, those two are just too cute.

My only criticism is your repetitive use of the phrase 'considerable attention'. It's a good way to express that the person paying attention is paying complete and utter attention to whatever, but I think other word groupings could be mixed up with it.

Otherwise, I look forward to updates with an enormous amount of glee!

Poor Riley if he tries to get his hands on those kids love it, though I do want to see more of the Wesley/Dawn thing you have brewing.

I love this series. Riley really needs to lay off and remove the chip from spikes head.

hehehe Wesley completely forgetting lunch - could so see that happening.
and the whole names thing :D

Ah good, Spike is there now. I feared the trouble would start now without him being around.
Mmmm issue solved. :) Spike is very worried but Buffy is really far along in her pregnancy.
After that you had me worried about Wesley but he having a good reason not going on the phone. Important news.
The baby names? Fun :)
~ Looking forward to more. Cookies for your muse till then.

Still with you...still hanging on every word....still totally in love with this story! As always, can't wait for more!

*Raises hand and waves franticly*

Awww...Spike's so protective of Buffy. I love protective Spike. Poor Connor. He's so confused. Hopefully it'll get better. Giles and Anya! So cute!!! Can't wait for more!!!

if the muse is hiding under Tam's chair, she'd be putting him to work!!!! Great chapter. Loved it.

I'm not even actively into this ship anymore, and I'm still reading your stories. This is excellent, and as always, you leave me wanting more. Can't wait for the next update.

well, i'm still liking the story :) i think that you are a great writer and i have really loved where you have taken this series. a little worried about willow's mental health when she finds out about Tara, but yeah... i'm sure that you have the answers :)

Really liked this chapter and I'll keep reading this story no matter how long there will be between updates. Also, I just have to beg you to please, PLEASE keep updating your other wonderful story, Safe In My Own Skin. Yup, I'm begging here, and that's something I don't do often. *lol*

Author's Response: No, I'm not going to abandon that one, but because of the emotions wrung from me, that one is a bit harder to write. I hope you understand.

Still one of the best fic ever!! Love it!!