Baby steps for Spike to manuever in his new situation and experiences. Riley really did pay a high price to preserve freedom, too bad he is still paying it at the home front. Love Buffy for being able to ease the tension with Riley and inform Spike just how much harder Riley has it with his disability. Spike is being motivated to expand his horizons and I hope his evening with Buffy goes well. Look forward to more.

Author's Response: Riley was badly injured indeed. Buffy was anxious not to add to his stresses. Spike is being pushed to rejoin the human race.

I worked in a rehab unit as a nurse for 2 yers. The hardest job i ever had, as I had to learn NOT to do things for my patient..I remember having to watch people take hours to dress themselves or eat a meal. The best rehab workers do the least work, its often easier to actuall do it yourself, ask any mum, but to sit back and let someone struggle is tough. It takes 4 hours to do something one day, then 3 3/4 hours...
I love the way you show that aspect of the care....

Author's Response: Thank you for letting me know you think I'm portraying the care okay. What you said is very true. It is the only way for people to learn and develop.

Yay for another update. :)
(Makes sense what you said about testing the abilities regarding the food on the plate.)

And oh so clever of Fred to arrange a date for Spike; She knew how much Spike would do for her.
Touch situation for Riley, not wonder he's totally blind. Ted? His old charming self. :(
Loved how Buffy tried to include Riley.

Author's Response: Fred was very cunning in knowing how to make sure Spike would do as she wanted. :D