Love the fact that Joyce can so easily break through the shell he has created. He may not even understand it, but he does have people that care about him and that he cares about. And Anya and Xander, and her keeping secrets from D'Hoffryn. More mysteries in need of solving. Want to see more of how Buffy is faring, too. Update soon!

Author's Response: Joyce knows all the right tricks to start him talking. *g* Poor Spike didn't stand a chance. He's not as resistant against people's affection as he'd like to believe he is. Anya is definitely keeping many secrets. We'll see how that pans out eventually. The next chapter will show you what's Buffy been up to. :) Thank you for the sweet review!!!

Let Giles in, he can take care of himself.
Go Joyce keep digging.
Now how Anya is suppose ti kill Buffy can mean many different things. It might mean dead, dead. or vampire, or another type of demon. Just known of those are very good chocies are they.
And why would D'hoffryn want buffy dead in the first place.

Author's Response: Giles has definitely many years of experience under his belt. But Spike is determined to do this by himself. We'll see how that pans out.
Anya's 'task' is definitely not good news for Buffy, any way you spin it. Why is she supposed to kill Buffy... a very good question. One that I'm not answering as of yet. ;)
Thank you for being wonderful!!! :)

Mmmh Spike is leaving? The coward's way out for not telling Buffy - but seems fate has it's way to see to things. So Spike had to meet Buffy before he went away. Must have hurt Buffy to notice he didn't want to say goodbye.
Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: It wasn't his best moment, but really, what could he have said? He thought it would be easier. It was cowardly and he had to face her anyway. Buffy was definitely hurt by that. Hope you like the next developments. :) Thank you for reading and reviewing!!!

So he's going, and they are utterly screwed. So desperate for each other but stuck being stubborn and forced to deal with their own individual realities, still unaware that they seem even more enmeshed then they give them credit for. I love the drama, and her determination, and the fact that his cold, hard truth can't completely turn her away from him. So much more to discover. Please, update soon!

p/s. good luck with your survey/paper thing.

Author's Response: Oh yeah, you described the situation perfectly. They're both so hard-headed, aren't they? But we know Spike can never stay away for long. :) I'm happy to hear you love Buffy's determination. I've always thought she wasn't one to give up without a fight. I'll try to update as soon as I humanly can, promise!
Aaah, thank you so much!!! You rock. :)

Yeah I thought he seemed a little over the top with that kiss in the store. (Not that I'm complaining!) What a bombshell! He killed her mom?! Didn't see that one coming! Sigh. Spike needs some sense knocked into him. I wish they'd have a nooner like her dad and Ellen! Lovely update as always!
P.S. I did your survey thing and I was not swayed AT ALL by your suggestions. ;)

Author's Response: Haha... it was deliberately desperate. And I know a few people picked up on it. ;) Very smart. Buffy was definitely shocked at hearing it, but she'd suspected and we all knew before her, didn't we? ;) Spike is torn, but we all know he won't be able to stay away. Haha... like the nooner idea. *g* Thank you for being so awesome... both for reviewing and for filling out the survey. Darn, my manipulation skills must be rusty. :D

And the plot thickens even more.
And he cannot stsy away, he just can't because than the story would end in a terriable way.
Wow he killed her mom, cannot blame him cause we know some of what was happening and it was terriable, but still shocked to hear that.

Author's Response: Dun dun dun. *g*
You know he won't stay away forever. Spike never could, and I do have a plan in motion. ;)
It's a rather big ethical issue. On one hand, killing a person is wrong. On other hand to do it when protecting someone... well, that's a bit harder to judge, isn't it? And we know Spike is all about grey areas. Thank you for reading and reviewing, gopher!!! :)

Thanks for the update!

Author's Response: And I thank YOU for reading and reviewing!!! :)

I worry about Spike's behaviour because him kissing her like that makes it seem like he's going to do something silly like leave. But I'm glad he stopped by the store. :) All of their interactions make me happy!

Author's Response: Ah, Veronica. ;) I have to bite my tongue (or fingers? lol) so I don't type anything spoiler-y. All I can say is that Spike was quite high-strung and dare I say 'desperate' for a reason. Whether you were right to worry or not... you'll find out soon. ;) Thank you for being awesome!!!

Oh, Buffy, he's in love with you. You as good as forgave him, and are okay, and want him to be safe, and he has completely fallen for you... And she is still somehow young and innocent, and really okay with knowing a lot of crazy stuff about her life that probly fills in some hinky blanks that were always there but only on the tip of her tongue, gone when you don't think about them. And she just doesn't quite know where his mind is. That kiss was an amazing gesture, wonder how long she'll last before she goes to him, and what they'll do then. After all, she already told him she'd marry him some day. :) I'm sure that's completely incoherent, but I loved it. Put off sleep just to read this on, which may explain some of the off kilter review, but it's a great chapter, and ready for more. Update soon!

Author's Response: She's definitely not angry at him, but she does feel a bit betrayed, which is why she couldn't say the words. Doesn't mean she hasn't forgiven him in her heart anyway. :) Now Buffy knows that world isn't quite what it seems and that is a lot to deal with, but she's dealing very well, considering. Me? I'd totally freak the hell out and probably wouldn't even leave my house for weeks. lol Glad you liked the kiss! The next time they meet shall be quite interesting, but that's all I'm saying. ;) Hee... no worries, I'm a big fan of incoherent! Knowing that you put off sleep to read this is the biggest compliment ever. Thank you for the amazing review!!! :) I'll try my best with the next update.

Girl you want him to take you home, not the choclate.
I'msure Anya will understand when you explain to her you were a bit freaked on demons existing thing.

Author's Response: Hahaha... you got that right!
Buffy would have to pick up her courage first though. Apologising and her don't mesh very well. Thank you for being lovely!!! :)

Everything .. almost back to order as far as their relationship. I am sure Anya could give her quite the education on demons etc.
Maybe she should have said something about the "vision" of his sister, Eline, in the woods.
enjoyed

Author's Response: Anya has definitely been around long enough to pick up some demon knowledge.
She should have, but her mind was focused on something else entirely. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing, Pam!!!

Oh yes, still enjoying it!

Author's Response: Hee... love to know that. :D Thank you for reviewing!!!

Love it!

Author's Response: *beams* I love knowing that. :) Thank you!!!