Glad to see you're back into the writing groove. Hope life starts treating you better from now on!
I like the way you've brought Joyce much more into the action. I never understood why they left her out so much, perhaps it was due to the availability of the actress. Life at the mansion is going to get very crowded soon... Love the way Spike teases Giles by using his vampire stealth - and the alternative Slayer dream about the Gentlemen. Always wondered why they didn't have cellphones before season 7 - although Buffy did have a pager for a single episode (Never Kill a Boy on the First Date) - they would have made communications, particularly in 'Hush' *so* much easier.

This is great! I especially like the use of characters (Joyce was so underused) and it would be wonderful if Zander could utilize his aquired military expertise. The characters are great. Spike always did say he wanted a fair fight. It would be a natural for him to be enraged that they were taken by drugs/tasers rather than hand to hand combat. This is Joss worthy, and I like it better. Please keep the inspiration, this is awesome. Oh, and give Maggie something really gruesome to deal with at the end. You haven't been graphic about everything that happened to Buffy but judging by her emotional vulnerability it was something mentally and physically horrific. I wish there was a legal way for Maggie et al to get their just desserts.

I was very sorry to read your sad news. I'm glad that things are looking up. *sends you positive thoughts and hugs*

Thank you, thank you for updating this fic! I'm really enjoying it. :)

SO SO happy to have this story up again - I always loved it.Please build their relationship with the same care as your previous chapters, and thank you - thank you!!!