I don't really understand the point of this diversion but I guess it will be explained. I understand that Spike killed the Polgara demons but I don't understand why you are making him addicted to this concoction as well as making him obedient. I am trusting that this will turn out alright without Spike having to suffer more than he already has.

Author's Response: The point of this diversion is probably buried somewhere in my mind!! lol!! Seriously it's all about pride - it's loss and then it being regained. Your trust won't be misplaced I promise! Thanks for reviewing Bridget it's appreciated. :)

I was afraid it was Dru who captured him but now I am more afraid. This Nemol guy turning him to a slave, that`s something that doesn`t fit Spike and it would totally take away the pride he has left. Poor Spike. Mabel, I love you original plot idea, keep going!

Author's Response: Hi there!! Just wanted to invent someone nasty for a change, all my orig characters so far have been nice!! lol!! Glad you liked the litle twist!! tee hee!! more soon! :) and thanks for talking about PRIDE cos that's a theme of the fic - he lost it - he found it - now he's having it taken away!! :)

This is continuing wonderfully Mabel, the pace is really hotting up.

Author's Response: Hi CarolM!! Glad you're liking it! I'm hoping to have it completed before Union Chapel! :)

Yeah, Angel noticed correctly, Brad saw him. But sadly they have not witness, no clues. It won't be so easy to find something out I fear. But I hope they'll find something, regardless what I'm thinking.
More please :))

Author's Response: won't keep you waiting too long!! :) I'm hoping that no one has guessed what i'm up to !!! tee hee :)

ooh!! action! I'm glad Brad's got a sample of Angel's true face. Soon they might all know! :) But I don't understand one thing. First A says that it's not safe for them to stay and they should go home and then they talk about them staying? Angel and Buffy don't even fight it. How come Brad and Moira agreed not to call police, they are professionals in health care. It's highly unconvincing for me. I think you should give them some incentive. Angel could tell them, that it's actually *is* police or FBI matter or whatever. Right now I think that at least Moira is risking her good reputation. It is her duty to call the police even if it did not happen in her facility. And well, then there's conscience. Will a good person agree not to call the police like that? I doubt that. Aside from that, thanks for updating, I hope to read more soon! And did I mention that I'm really, *really* happy that the story turned to have more to it than just a tale of S's recovery? Well, I am glad. :)

Author's Response: Hi Serinah! Glad you're liking that I put a bit of action in here! I get what you mean about the 'normals' response but in my head Moira knows that something is not quite 'normal' with Angel and Spike and is just trusting her gut! Sorry if it came over a bit lame!!! Tee hee!! thanks as always for your comments! :)

I want them to find him stat! *pouts* Only good thig is if whoever has Spike wanted him dead they'd prolly have killed him on the spot, so there's hope... Please update soon!!!

*hugs*

PS“God, you sound like one of those self-sacrificing heroes in a bad action movie. I have the weekend off and since this is a hotel I’m presuming that you’ll have a room I can use?”
GO MOIRA!!!

Author's Response: Yeah i'm glad you picked up on that line! Moira a strong woman!! Won't keep you waiting too long!!! :) *big hugs*

You are *evil evil evil*!!!!!
It must be Dru.
Update soon. Please.
*hugs*

Author's Response: I'm taking *evil* as a compliment!! Tee hee!! Won't keep you waiting long but as for whether it's Dru or not...? Time will tell!! :) *hugs back*

Great chapter - I love it!

Author's Response: Hi michelle D - glad you loved it!! More soon! :)

Evil cliffhanger, evil author!! It was all going too well wasn't it? Love it.

Author's Response: Hi Sam!! You really know me now!!! lol Glad you loved it :) I love cliffhangers!! tee hee!!!

Yay, problems. I know I shouldn't be too happy about that, but really - it is time to see Buffy in action. That is why we love this show so much anyway. Well that and Spike "dancing".
Who the heck kidnapped him? I know you wont tell, but just promise us you wont make him a vampire again.
And just so you know I like when people are dragged in this stuff, be a nice writer and let atleast one of those new friends find out. It doesn't have to be right now, but it just isn't a real AU without a new guy seeing some demon for the first time.
Finally, I am thrilled for your updates, you are the first writer I had the pleasure to find that gives updates so regularly.
I could go on... but that would probably drag you away from the stuff you are doing right now - to get to the chapter we (I'm sure I'm not alone in this) are waiting for so impatiently.

Author's Response: Hi Terapsina! Thanks for such a great review! Glad you're happy about the regular updates even tho they've not quite hit the daily target of late with work being a bit busy. :) Can't tell you much apart from I like the way you're thinking.....!!

And again: Ch. 27
Awe, Spike tried very hard :)) I think he was simply to stubborn to give up now that he has come so far. *g* And Moira will like that Angel is invited too (as the others will going out instead of Buffy cooking).
Oh my and then I wanted to write how wonderful the dinner went. *sigh*
It was the man that followed them, right? I hope you can update soon after leaving us with such a cliffhanger.

Author's Response: Won't keep you waiting too long Cordyk!!! At leastthey had an enjoyable dinner!! Tee hee!!! More soon and thanks for reviewing!! :)

You evil, evil witch!!! That is the only thing I have to say right now 'coz I simply have no other words. You evil, evil witch, you! You know what you have to do! *pointing her finger at your computer*

Author's Response: I'm cackling evilly as i write this!!! Got to sit up tonight again with foaling mare and no access to computers there!!! Will update tomorrow eve UK time!! *grins*

Loved the end of this chapter with Spike going on about his past and Buffy falling asleep. Nice domestic moment.

I'm thinking I know who's lurking in the shadows.

Author's Response: I just thought he has so may memories of his past to tell her! Glad you liked it! If you are right - i'll give you a cookie!! lol! :)