Bad Spike! Thinking of ending it all again. But, it really is something a patient who had a setback would think.

Of course, now he won't be asleep when the woman of his dreams slips in. : )

Author's Response: He's rock bottom just when things were looking a little better for him - the humiliation as much as the injury did it! :)

I really enjoyed this whole chapter with Angel and Spike talking. Made me smile, but below, I've highlighted some of what I liked. Great chapter!

“Well…I’m not anymore, am I? I’m just…”

“Freaking irritating, that’s what you are,” interrupted Angel, “You’re family. Just because some prophecy made you human, it doesn’t mean that you’re not still my grandchilde. Although I’ve never really forgiven Dru for siring you in the first place, little dork that you were.”

“I was not,” protested Spike.

“Oh no? ‘Course you weren’t, with your little books of poetry and your fluffy hair…”

“Your sodding hair grows straight up!”

Author's Response: glad you liked it - the reason I picked this challenge was to make me write Angel as I didn't know whether I'd capture him as well as Spike! :)

“Why do you always say that when I come to visit you?” said Brad, the physiotherapist, with a grin, “I’ll start thinking that you don’t like me.”

I'm liking Brad.

Author's Response: glad you like Brad - he's a good guy!! :)

I love Angel and Buffy crossing paths in the air and missing each other. : )

I also liked how you had Buffy finding Spike's duster and her seeing the hole and the blood.

Great chapter.

Author's Response: i love writng stuff like that where it goes from one character to another!! :)

“Wot can I say, I’m not a nice man,” snapped Spike. To his dismay she just chuckled at him.

Loved it : )

Great chapter. Can't wait to see what happens when Buffy shows up. : )

Oh, and Brad. LOL!

Author's Response: Loved idea of stroppy spike just getting laughed at - bless him!! :)

""He turned to go but was stopped as a strong hand grasped his arm.""
I liked this line and the fact that later you write that he still had a hold on the man. Shows the emotions that Angel was feeling with out telling us.

Very good.

Author's Response: thanks for picking that out - means a lot when you do :)

Ahhh! Killing me with the ellipses at the end!!


Love how you capture Spike's personality...he's moody at times, but always the same guy inside :D

Author's Response: hey there lilladybug! how ya doing? I just love leaving things hanging!! lol!! thanks for saying that I'm capturing spike's personality :) it means a lot!

Oh man, you can`t do this to me! More! Please! I`m begging! What about the prophecy???

Author's Response: *chuckles evilly* did I tell you that I'm going away for a week...? Just kidding - more when it's back from my lovely beta Carol!! :) Couldn't resist it! :)

Yeah you're a busy bee and so is your beta :)
Wouldn't want to have it in another way :))
Eating breakfast together is always better, it tastes better.
And another misunderstanding out of the way. Good that at last Buffy treats him normal :)
Evil cliffhanger though even if I can guess what's that about.

Author's Response: You know me too well and there have been plenty of clues along the way:) It was important to get B and A being normal with him - he's used to spats and banter and being humoured just demeans him! :) More soon! x

Ohhhh, evil cliffie! Update soon please, I really liked the interaction between all three of them and loved how Spike had even his last doubts about why Buffy is with him dispelled!

More now, please!!!
*hugs*

Author's Response: It's been a while since i had a good cliffie so i shall savour it for a moment!! *evil grin* But won't keep you waiting too long! :) *hugs*

oh, god, update, ye sod!! lol. Anyway, I'm afraid I've been betaing all day straight yesterday, so sorry about this but I have 2 comments.
1- I'm not sure that Daniel using words 'attempted suicide' in front of Spike was professional. Unless he did it on purpose to make him feel sth or other. But even then it should be Moira's work I think. But maybe it just shows what I know.
2 - I expected the Rosendale building would have plenty of large windows. Or at least normal windows. How come Angel is there during the day and walking around as he wishes?
On that note let me assure you that you are still a good writer and I love your stories. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: hi there! Fair comment about Daniel the doctor - but just figured he was a professional and was just commenting on what had happened but yeah - not big with the bedside manner! lol!! As for Rosedene - the rooms are huge like an english stately home so have lots of dark spaces and corners! and i did say that Spike's room was at the front and the front is shaded in the morning so that would help the dimness. sorry i didn't say that Angel sat in a shadey spot - just took that as a given, bad writer to presume anything! that's also why he can get in in the mornings without trouble as mentioned in previous chapter.glad you still think i'm okay! :) thanks for your comments!!! See you in the next chapter I hope!! :) couldn't resist the cliffie!!

You just had to leave it at a cliffy didn't you. Loved it like always.

Author's Response: *big grin* for letting me know that you loved it!! sorry about the cliffie - just couldn't resist! LOL!!