Umm... I usually don't beg, but I'm certainly not above it ;) If that's what you need, I'm willing to do it for the greater good... pleeeeeeeeease finish this fun and fantastic fic!!! Pllllleeeeeease (as I channel my 4yo)!!!!

Oh henri yes you r totally evil! And Spike whata man whore! Nicely written hun cant wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: I'm not totally evil. :D Thanks kitty. I hope I get a bit more written soon.

To answer... Yes! Very much so! And only you can answer that... are you? :P

Author's Response: Hehehe thanks blacko...I know the formula for writing soapies thanks to my university studying...so maybe in the future :P

*curious* You can use a mobile phone in a steam room? I wouldn't risk it but I don't have a special one. Well Spike has enough money to buy a new one if something would happen :)
Spike needs to decide what he want or not (last chapter you've answered he doesn't want to stop Liam, now he wants and doesn't do it anyway) and stick to it; maybe that will make him calmer. And not so inconsiderate to have Jonathan calling Buffy. Secret is out now ;-D (If Buffy believes Jonathan but she seems to do it.)

What's with the italic part? Is that real life Buffy? Sounds as if Buffy had been threatened to lose her kids. Not sure if it is good to be involved with Spike if she gets in trouble with her kids. His reputation is a bit tarnished for a divorced mother that got threatened to lose her children (child custody). Or I'm reading too much into the threads?

Author's Response: Sorry it has taken so long for me to respond cordykitten. 1. In the steam room, Spike had a cover over the blackberry. 2. Spike has changed in the months between the chapters. He didn't want to stop Liam because he wasn't falling in love before. Now he feels like he's needing to sustain who he is because being in love isn't in his real persona. 3. Buffy does believe Jonathan, I explaned, albeit briefly, that Spike changes his voice while he has been speaking to Buffy. He is a trained actor and is able to do this well enough to fool an ordinary American. 4. The italics part is like a flashback to Buffy's morning. Lindsey is most definitely threatening to take the kids away. He's a n00b. When is it a good idea to be involved with naughty!Spike? He's totally unpredictable, which is hot and everything but he's the least stable character ever. I love him to bits but he's all over the place. That's the writer's fault on the show but it makes for interesting writing anyway :-). I only ever planned to have five chapters of this fic so the last two might be a while coming because I want to get them right. I hope your reading into things becomes clear as soon as I get around to finishing the next chapter. Henri

I'm always hoping when I start a new story that I'll find something new and different. Sweetie, you've come up with one in spades. I was caught at manwhore. I am really looking forward to any and all updates.

Author's Response: What a good place to get caught at :P Your review totally made my night. I'm really glad you are liking it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Can't wait to read more

Author's Response: Thanks for your review. More attempting to be written :)

So when Spike wanted to forget the new encounter with Liam... he could have stopped before he had to regret things. (And indeed, fanfiction can be addictive. As is reading *g*.)
Only Buffy's water pipes were shut off? I wonder if that was to make her move out?
Stressful time for Buffy with her Ex in town too.

Author's Response: But Spike couldn't have stopped the sexual encounter with Liam because he didn't want to. It's how he deals with his lack of emotions or his over-abundance of emotions. Yep, Buffy's landlord has it in for Buffy and the ex just brings a whole myriad of problems for her. Thanks for reviewing :D.

You so totally made me the evil-spamming villian. Sigh. Not nearly as cool as a badass, sword toting villain who kills people at random and drives a sexy motorcycle and gets all the hot, horny chicks. :) **hint**
Of course, I am loving the story and want more...NOW!

Author's Response: Yeah well you can't have any cause you got all uppity with me. So there *pokes tongue* You never specified what kind of villain when I asked. So there again! *rolls tongue back into mouth*

Aww Henri this is brilliant! I love the banter between Buffy n Spike and how torn they both seem to be in their everyday lives. Can totally relate to that. Well not being a man-whore but about havin a shitty day and then coming on here to relax, writing a fic to vent. But me not lie about my identity, what u see is what u get. Luv ya can't wait for the next chapter! *hugs*

Author's Response: Thanks Kitty! I'm glad you aren't a manwhore (or wish you were, get your ass up here now! :P) It's amazing how different people unwind and something I'd like to mention in lieu of internet lies is the saying 'Beware of half-truths. You may have gotten the wrong half.' Thanks for reviewing :D

That profile was awesome. This whole chapter was awesome.

Author's Response: Hehehe...see the profile was actually verbatim from a Cbox 'conversation' I wrote to /about dampersnspoons and just replaced it with William. Thanks for liking and reviewing.

As you already know (since I get sneak peeks - YAY me -) I LOVE this story. The characters are deeper than usual and the plot is really unique.

And THAT'S what pissed me off about a certain anonymous reviewer (cuz all the 'brave' ones are anonymous *rolls eyes*).

Con-crit is telling someone what about their writing rubs you the wrong way or what about their story lacks substance. It is NOT saying the subject is boring.

And when you decide to go with the 'subject is boring, *yawn*' approach make sure you do NOT do so in a story where the summary VERY CLEARLY mentions said subject and NOT after you read more than one chapters, for fuck's sake!!! That's plain stupid.

Finally, fanfic isn't written to deal with people's issues (except maybe the author's). You don't write a character who you believe represents an entire race/sex/generation. You write the character that suits your story. Or the one that gives you a hard on. Whatever. The readers failing to see that and dealing with your story like it is meant to perpetualize stereotypes lack imagination and a sense of humor, and have to deal with their issues (and their bloody rudeness) before they take up their whole lives.

Love you fiercely, little one,
*hugs*
Momma Bear

PS. I know you got my email address, but if anyone feels the need to reply to me, it's ssddgr@yahoo.gr... cuz some people aren't into being snide and snarky only when they can't be found!

Author's Response: There's a few things I'd like to point out in addition to Sotia's response: Spike evolved on the show from an evil expendable character to a much loved soul having vampire. We all know this. We all love him. Why else would we be here? This is my attempt at describing the evolution through an all human story. Secondly, there is the seven basic plot theory that has a definite ring of truth to it. While my story will be predictable, surely that is a given on a site full of stories about the same couple. I'm trying to do these characters in a different and hopefully unique sense and style. Lastly, I love constructive criticism, it makes me a better writer. So despite the tone of the review, I will take your comments on board and attempt to make this story the best I can in the time that I have. Thank you Mamma Bear, and all you other reviewers who take the time to read and respond accordingly.

So tired I sent the review twice!! lol Must be bedtime. Good night.

Author's Response: Three reviews, I should be so lucky :) Hope your dreams was filled with Spikes and a good nights sleep