I think I've said this before but I always felt that Magfie was the real true villain of season 4 and she was wasted by being killed so quickly. Well you have realized Maggie's full sadistic potential. Looks like help might be on it's way, hopefully not too late.

Brilliant to have Ethan involved. He is such a troublemaker, I could totally see him being funded by Halliburton. :-) Also, I am probably the 1% that actually wants to see Xander and Dav back together. Stupid Xander. Stupid for being self-sacrificing and then dipping into the friend pool. He needs a good pounding to slap sense into him.

And lastly, a beautiful sexy and sad beginning. I loved it. More please!

Author's Response: I agree about Maggie; killing her was a waste. Glad you like how I used that character. Thanks for the bit about Ethan. He was so funny in that season four episode, "A New Man." He also had worked with the mayor before, so it seemed natural he'd try to go legit. Xander was being stupid, but in a hopefully Xander-like way. I wrote and rewrote that sex scene a bunch of times. Glad it was effective. Thank you!

Yay! The bungled recipe, the tabby cat, Eddie and Andrew!

You hit the trifecta. Thank you.

BTW, loved that you made Ethan a Halliburton consultant--it doesn't much more evil than that.

Nice to see that Riley has a bit of conscience left and Dr. Oliver might be a good guy.

And poor Spike and Buffy--recovering from the full Maggie Walsh experience is going take time. Glad they have each other.

Author's Response: Yes! The tabby didn't go into the initiative, but it may, the recipe had me stuck for a little while. Thank you so much for your suggestions. I think they were sort of genius. And thanks for letting me know you liked it.

How much more will Maggie make Buffy and Spike go through?? Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Thank you for the comment!

This story is really hotting up now. I'm loving it and looking forward to more soon.

Author's Response: Thank you!

Short but oh so sweet! This chapter was so sexy and so sweet at the same time. They deserved that little bit of happiness and I hope they are stronger for it. Can't wait until Maggie finally gets her comeuppance, what a truly demonic person! Now I have to wait until the next chapter. Damn! you keep us wanting more. :-)

Author's Response: Glad it was sexy! I think you're sweet.

Is it too immature that I grin like a loon every time I get an update notification for this fic? ;) Loved the chapter... so many emotions and as always, so well written. They only have each other and being close is the only solace they can find in a place where everything is upside down, where humans are monsters and monsters are victims. I bet someone watched and if they did I wonder how they can deny there's humanity in both Buffy and Spike. I'm already eager for more! :) You're awesome.

Author's Response: I feel the same way about yours :) Thank you so much! You put that so beautifully, humans are monsters and monsters are victims. Awesome back to you tenfold!

So very many interesting things going on in this chapter. Feels like this was a lot of transition. Xander and Willow, Giles and Dav, Giles and Angel! I am very interested to see what path each of them end up on. Clearly there is much more story to be told! Update soon!

Author's Response: THank you!

Giles dusting Angel was a surprise, he always did the hard choices for the greater good, a little revenge on the side is also a balm to his pain. Maggie Walsh is becoming the monster that she is so cold heartedly trying to dysect with her cruel experiments. So much so, that the men around her are repulsed at her lack of morality and compassion. Hope that Buffy and Spike can hold on until help arrives.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! Glad the Angel dusting was in character for Giles.

Wow! What a densely packed chapter. I don't even know where to start. I guess I'll begin at the end. It was so sweet and so heartbreaking at the same time. Poor Buffy, Maggie is such a monster. Ugh! She got off way too easily on the show. I think you're doing an excellent job of staying true to her character, her evil sadistic character. I hope Riley helps out, I still think he's a good guy.

Oh Angel, it was heartbreaking but it made sense. That is totally something Giles would do. Angel may have had his soul, but he sure did need a better compass to point him in the right direction. Guess he'll never get the chance now.

With all his faults, Giles is still one of my favorite characters, and I love the papa bear part of him. I checked the reader reactions about Giles & Davina, and I'm not too sure about them as a couple. I like the idea that love & friendship can be non-sexual, that you can make a true connection with someone without having to sleep with them. Plus she is a wee bit young.

I love the character of Davina. It breaks my heart that she's an emotional wreck & Xander is fooling around with Willow. Another Ugh! I could also TOTALLY see that happening and it is believable. I'm torn. I really wanted to see Xander and Davina back together, I had hope, but now I'm not to sure. It couldn't happen with Willow around. I'm glad I'm not the one making the decision! I'll just have faith in your story-telling ability. :-)

Author's Response: I was worried people would be upset about Angel, glad it made sense. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Dav and Giles, yet. She and Xander really can't come back from him sleeping with Willow while she's still around. Dav would never ask him to stop hanging out with his best friend. Unless, say, Willow were to switch sexual orientations. Which would just be silly, right?

Good on Giles. Angel is a threat and one that need removing. Liked how he lulled Angel into complacency then staked him.

Giles and Dav? Interesting pairing. Giles does need someone to look after him and care. Someone who is familiar with everything that goes on on the Hellmouth.

And Maggie Walsh just keep getting more and more evil. She needs to taken down hard.

Author's Response: Glad you liked the Angel dusting. I haven't decided if Giles and Dav are going to hook up yet or if he's just fond of her. Everyone seems to like the idea, though. Thanks for the comment!!!!

Author's Response: Also, you're the 100th commentator, so you get a treat. E-mail me and I'll tell you what you've won.

As far as BtVS.. didn't mind Angel.. and Angelus on "Angel" was a joke.. As an actor I like his character and his acting better on "Bones"..
Anyway.. just a little revenge I guess from Ripper.. And I was feeling sorry for Angel before Giles decided to end his connection to Buffy.. oh, well..
Maybe Riley will be man enough to help Buffy and Spike escape her torture.. Not before I hope.. Spike gets a little revenge.. on Maggie.
enjoyed.
Enjoyed..

Author's Response: 'Bones,' is a fun show, but has way, way too much product placement. He is cute on it, too. I kept hoping they'd bring in James Marsters as a love interest for Dr. Brennan, just because it would make me laugh. On to your actual comments on the story, though: Glad you felt something for Angel before he dusted. I wanted the audience to empathize with him. You're the only person who isn't cheering on the Angel dust, but I'm kind of glad. I didn't mean to write the big lug as a villain here. I'm not so good at writing sympathetic Angel. Can't speak to the rest of your comment, but I can say thank you so much for taking the time out. It means a lot to me.

At least they are together. I'm glad that Joyce sees the importance of that. And this version of Cecily actually makes Cecily seem a bit more appealing, gives him more reason to actually care about her than cannon ever did--blinding him by her beauty and position. Them sharing poetry is so sweet. If only they could open that door... And I'm still pretty bummed about Dav. Xander is being very much like Angel right now with deciding what's the best for her. Hope they all get a chance to come to their senses when the blonds get rescued. Update soon!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review!

Oh so many things I loved about this chapter. # 1 on the list, your addition to Spike & Cecile's story. It was just so lovely. Ok, so it was sad but she died happy so he gave her & William a beautiful gift. Also loved Buffy & Spike's conversation & Giles getting Dav more personal gifts than the Scoobies! I do hope that she & Xander make up. Maybe Buffy we'll knock some sense into him once she's freed.

Author's Response: Glad you liked the Cecily story--I've had it in my head a long, long time and almost made it a standalone. Good that you noticed Giles giving Dav more personal gifts than he did to Willow and Xander. Can't speak to the making up, but I will say thanks as always for commenting!