I find this chapter extraordinary because it really plays well with Spike now and Spike as he was. There's a contrast and ease that you make him fully aware of and able to play with, and that's new to me.

Consequently, loved that the council had his book.

Other things:
-Dinner scene had a lot of potential, really thought it should have been longer
-Loved his reaction to her asking about him being human
-I really would have liked to see him wear himself out. They used to go all night when he was a vamp, but he doesn't have the strength or stamina to keep up with Buffy anymore. I never really intend to write a Spike as human fic, so if you ever want to explore that, feel free. Anyway, it just seems like they're doing a lot of rolling in the sheets for a guy who's still recovering.

Please keep writting, I love this story and is very excited to read new chapters.

Author's Response: Thanks!

Still interested! Only sometimes behind the updates.
*gg* Buffy is very possessive of Spike too (the waitress). (Well who wouldn't, hmmm?)
Thoughtful of Andrew to get some mementos for Willow and Buffy.
So good to see them so carefree at the moment. If Giles and the others come it's time for research, work and not fun.

Author's Response: Exactly-I thought it was time Buffy noticed what a catch he is. :)

Awesome story - I'm addicted! Angst is well & good, but it's so refreshing & feel-goody to get to read a story where Spike & Buffy have such a great 2nd chance & where they're both smart & forgiving enough to take it. Please keep Spike & Buffy happily together & keep sharing the Spuffy lovin' with us as you write this! I really, really like it! Can't wait to see how Buffy works to convince Spike she really loves him now :)

Author's Response: I can't promise there won't be any angst-it is Spuffy, but I won't dwell on any angst that is unnecessary for the story. Thank you very much for you review. Reviews make my day!

Still reading and enjoying. I hope for an explanation about why Spike is human. Seems he took it reather easily. Also, this whole she owns the sole thing is interesting but could use some fleshing out.

Author's Response: There really isn't any more explanation-since Buffy is his soul's final destination and she did not relinquish the claim the soul was returned to her. Since it needs containment in this plain of existence his body came with it. The demon stayed dead. Without the demon, Spike's body is human. There are of course still some complications... Thanks for reading and for reviewing!