Hope Spike figures out that someone may have seen Buffy at the club with her assailant. Her talking is a good first step to recovery and Spike is so sweet to coax her into not running away from the situation. Glad you liked the banners. I look forward to more chapters! Such a good story!

Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! And again, thank you so much for the banners. You're awesome for doing that! I'm torn between looking forward to writing the next chapter and being apprehensive about it. I love this story, but it can be draining. I do hope it's not too long until my next udpate. I really need to make myself work on my other fics too! Thanks for the review!

Yes, please, keep writing! With fewer daylight hours for you now, perhaps your muse will be happier. :) I've lived just south of the 60th parallel, so I understand you're gripe about the light/lack of/too much of, depending on the time of year. I'm also a bit of a night owl, so the summers totally screwed me up - didn't know a human could function on so little sleep for so long! -ugh- It really wasn't good for me. Anyway, thanks for posting. Hope more is coming soon.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, I hope the impending 'dark season' will show a marked increase in my writing. I miss writing as much as I used to, but it just never feels like the right time anymore. My new job has screwed me up a bit. Thanks for the review!

I know a lot of people don't like Dru. I have always loved Dru. I probably wouldn't like this Dru but I like Dru from the show. Although, I did hate the fact that she didn't cherish Spike the way he cherished her. But that is why we love Spike so much because he is love's bitch. I just that you don't make Dru have something to do with Buffy being raped. Make her terrible if you want. I just don't want to see Dru being involved with Buffy's rape.
I know Buffy must be going through something terrible. But she needs to tell the police. I don't know how much evidence they can gather now that Buffy cleaned herself. But she needs to tell the cops soon. Doesn't she want this person in prison. Doesn't she want to prevent this from happening to someone else. I know I would. I feel for Spike so much right now too. I can tell he is going to have a hard time dealing with Buffy and his girlfriend and his studies to be a doctor. I can't help but think that he is going to have a break down later in the story. This was a good chapter.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed this chapter. I don't hate Dru with a passion or anything, but sometimes she pops up as one of my chosen villains...though in this case, that doesn't necessarily mean she had anything to do with the rape. I have an idea of how I want to intertwine her with everything but I haven't decided for sure what my plans are yet, so we'll just have to see on that one. As far as evidence, the police will have DNA and reports from the hospital as they did a rape kit, and I think most hospitals keep them for a year or so. I agree with you. She definitely needs to go to the police, but they way she happens to be reacting to the situation is to go against that for the moment. She's not really thinking very clearly. Hopefully, she'll come around soon. I hope you like how I decide to manage this story. It's a very draining one for me to write. I have some personal and professional experience with the subject matter, though not the specific scenario Buffy was involved in. Mostly going with my gut at this point. Really hope you like where I take it. Thank you so much for all your comments!

God , why on earth would he want to tell Ms. Psycho what happened to his beast friend,he's not even in love with her. I know your busy with work and all, but i see that doesn't stop u from being all evil and ending the chapter at a crucial moment, but it's okay, i'll wait for the explanation, i'll wait, don't worry about me, just keep being evil, tee hee. Hope u update soon and get rid of Dru sooner.

Author's Response: Yeah, I've been told I'm evil a time or two. I'm so into this fic, but I've got to update my other ones at some point too! You're good at smacking me around! Hop to it! :D Thanks for the review! I hope I don't take too long to update, especially considering how I left things!

Hope Buffy talks to Spike about her attack. It wouldn't be a bad thing if Dru left town! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Everyone needs to band together with torches and pitchforks to drive Dru away! Unfortunately, that's probably not going to happen anytime soon. Too bad she's such a bitch. Should be loads of fun when she finally shows up in the story. Glad you're still enjoying! Thanks for the review!

awww! (hope i remember this all) i know you wanna update your others too just as much,but can i say how i'm glad you did this one first! i love it, and am looking forward to next chapter... *spanks you for the cliffie* you'd better give be a tissue warning for the next cos i may forget...put it in big bold writing at the top *tissue warning - for Jade* poor buffy, dread to think how she'd be feeling, i don't know i'd cope myself.

*snogs you cos i can*

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Author's Response: *snogs you right back* Yay! It's my Jade, finally! Glad you're liking this story. Like I told you, it just seems to be the one in my head right now. Next chapter looks to be a toughie for sure. I imagine I'll be thoroughly drained after writing it. This chapter was a slight reprieve from all the tears, but that can't last long. Glad you reviewed, dear! *hug*

Good thing that Buffy has Spike in her life, I pity the man who violated his friend. I just hope that justice is served on a cold plate of revenge against Buffy's rapist. Looking forward to more chapters.

Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! I've really liked writing this fic so far. Hope you like where I go with it. Thanks for the review!

Seems Spike won't do the test. Maybe he can make good use out of the time he has then (regarding fixing Buffy).

Author's Response: Yep, definitely missing the test. It's a shame, but like he says, more important things. Thanks for the comments! :)

Still here with you.

Author's Response: Thank you for letting me know! :)

Great chapter, I can't wait to read the next one.

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed it! I hope I have time to work on this more soon. Have to decide which fic I'm going to get to next. Thanks for the review!

Still really enjoying this story. Can't wait to read more :o)

Author's Response: I'm glad you're still liking it! Can't wait until I start bringing more characters into it. Thanks for the review!

Very intense and good, more please soon.

Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! This is a rough story, but I still really like writing it. I hope it's not too long before I can work on the next chapter. Thanks for the review!

Enjoying.. of course not liking the idea that Buffy is battered and bruised..

But interested in seeing how things go.. between the two.

Author's Response: Glad you're enjoying it! It will be interesting seeing how things go when they're forced to interact in the light of day. Everything is such a mess. Thanks for the review!