Sorry I haven't been reviewing lately - had to finish 2 more chappy's of my own stuff. Now that I'm catching up on all my reading, I'm kinda glad it gave you time to finish. I loved this chapter, very romantic, very spuffy luvin. I'm off to the next chappy. See you there.

You've got the talent girl, well done on the first chapter, you've got me anxious as to what happens next - assuming she knows our favorite platinum blonde. Your spacing seemed fine to me. There is a conversion tool for your story's text that is on the bloodshedverse website. Now I've never used it and don't know if it works well, but it's a step in the right direction.
Update soon, you have my full attention.

Author's Response: Thanks for the info and the review. I'll have to head over there and see if I can figure it out. Glad you liked the chapter - I'm so nervous about this fic.

Hell, yeah, me too... I need a shower. Wonderfully developed hon, I'm totally in love with this fic. I even like Dawn in this one. SHe's her usual whiney self, but at least she's got some attitude. Can't wait till you update... soon please? Want some spuffy luvin here.

Boy do you have my attention. I love the whole idea, falling in love through time, AND the wonderful curious consequences it holds in the future, since it technicaly has already happened right? One of my main hobbies is refinishing furniture, particularly antiques. I'm working on 2 antique childrens school desks right now. Wonderful start, update soon.

Author's Response: Hee! We're glad we caught your attention! And we can tell you that we're having a great time planning all those wonderful consequences and how they will affect Spike and Buffy in the present time.

Oh, that's a great hobby, we'd love to see the result. :D

Thank you so much for reviewing. We'll try to update ASAP.

I forgot to ask, since I do love stories with this type of premise, could you possibly let me know what the other story is that is similiar to this one (from whom you got consent to write your own), and where I could possibly find it? As if I don't have my plate full already between following other stories while writing myself, but I'm curious as I coulnd't think what story , that was already written, was or if I've read it before. You don't have to mention it here if you don't want, my email address is under my pen name if you prefer. I would greatly appreciate it.

Author's Response: No, I don't have any problem with telling you or anyone the name of the other story. It's Defying Time and Reason for Love by Rachel_SA and you can find it here: http://www.spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=13054

I haven't finished reading it yet, but from what I've read it's very good.

I found my own heart palpitating when she got the letter. Wow, Ithe romanticism is really well written, I squeeee'd when I'd found you posted. Is it my imagination or is there something 'magical' happening between Spike and Buffy, ya know, increasing their flirting and all. Maybe the more letters written between Buffy and William, the more flirting goes on with Spike - like a natural consequence??? God I can't wait to see what Buffy writes back - now that she knows what she'll say. Have a great weekend and I can't wait till you post again... I'm dying to read more. Stupendous job.

Author's Response: Oh, thank you, Tina! We're very glad you like the romanticism in this story, because there will be plenty more. ;) Hmm, not sure if what's happening between Buffy and Spike could be considered 'magical' exactly, but you might have a point with what you're thinking. *weg* And you'll read Buffy's response on the next chapter, which hopefully will be posted this sunday. Thank you again for reviewing!

OMG, I am sooooo behind on all the stories I'm following and the reviews I want to leave, so right there with ya ladies. Wow, love how protective buffy is about her letters and the desk - hell, I would be too. Hmm, seems spike is slowly liking buffy a little more as we go along - btw great inner dialogue he has and Buffy too - we're kinda running parallel here between this and my fic... lol. Very well done too if I may say so.
Ooooh, hot moment - "are we still talking about your news?" (kiss her damnit kiss her - lol). After he tried distracting her with the line.. isn't that a frakar demon - I died laughing. Don't know why it struck me as being that funny, but it did, I'm still giggling. I thought there little chase and the "boo" was kinda cute - like a couple playing. She actually straddled him? God that whole scene was a wonderful combo of hotness and comedy. Made me laugh, made me tingle in all the right places. LOL, bout time Cecily got a taste of her own medicine. Oh and I agree on the sending pictures issue, shouldn't happen right away, but it would be nice to work it in there somehow - me and my wishful thinking. I love this chappy, thanks.

Author's Response: *lol* Good thing that I'm not the only one then. ;) And since I got sickly last week, I'm even more behind this week, with reading and writing and everything. *sighs*

Hee, it was very fun to write her being so protective of those. :D And yes, Spike's liking her much more than he thought he would. And you're right, there seem to be some parallels, I noticed that after catching up with your story, which I'm loving, btw.

*lol* We're trying to keep things light in this story, which is why you'll find more comedy than angst, and it makes Lu and I very happy to know that we made you laugh with this chapter. Hee, yeah, Cecily sure got that taste and probably will have some more of that before this story ends. ;) I think we can work something with the sending pictures issue, just have to find the right place. Thank you for reviewing!First of all, we’re sorry for the delay in posting this chapter and the next two, at least. Our schedules are a bit too busy right now and it will be a while until we can go back to the writing rhythm we had established, although we’ll try our best to keep on posting as we had been after things get settled for us. That said, we want to thank Dawn Mitchells, spikesangel, RED and Carol for reviewing. It makes us very happy to know you are still enjoying the story. :D In this chapter: Another mother/daughter conversation and Buffy goes to Spike's crypt to deliver him a message. Mari

Author's Response: Disregard all the last part after Thank you for reviewing!, pretty please? I hit the wrong key. *blushes*

OMG, this is my FAVORITE chapter yet. I really, really like your Spike. He’s funny in this, I mean I got a few really good chuckles out of the dialogue. And oh, loved the part... ‘Right. So now the Slayer will have one more reason to kill me,’ the vampire thought and immediately after he looked down at his crotch in a threatening way. ‘And don’t even dare to find that exciting!’ LMFAO, that was bloody brilliant.

First he doesn’t want to get paid by ‘ol Rupes, then he gets instantly jealous of the mystery past guy? Oh yeah, he’s in deep. And now I also feel guilty for being suspicious of Joyce. I can’t get over how funny she is in this too, playing cupid. First she’s like suuuuper sweet to Spike and doesn’t want to see him as a vampire (such a polar extreme to her daughter), but she’s already treating him like a son, er, son-in-law, giving him furniture. That was awesome when after hinting a bit about dating Buffy, she spelled it out for him – didn’t even take no for an answer or acknowledge his denial. Ahhh, a woman sees what a man can’t. Love how sheepish and whipped he is by Joyce – just like his mum. And they exchanged stories, wow. She is get Spike the hook-up and that was awesome that he had that thought – however fleeting – that it might have been his past self. Can’t wait to see if he’s going to get to read the poetry, I assume he’d know right away it IS him. I’m glad he has Joyce on his side and that his first instinct is to ask where Buffy is – probably so he can go see her.

Uh oh, and Dru makes her appearance, just when William is thinking about moving heaven and earth to meet his Elizabeth. Beautiful timing. I can see him willingly going to Dru, but with Buffy on his mind. I adore how passionate his character is, such beautiful development - and of course that Cecily got the brush-off.

I’m still so wow’d you let me play with some of the words, and kept them??? I’m incredibly beyond flattered. You’re so sweet to mention me in the a/n, it gave me the warmest fuzzies I’ve had all week. You and Lu are the best.


Author's Response: Hee! I think this is by far the best review we've gotten for this story. Thank you so much!

We're so happy you found the dialogue (and Spike) funny, as we're trying to keep the story as light and funny as we can. And yes, you're right Spike's in deeper than he suspects. ;) Knowing that you liked Spike/Joyce's interaction is wonderful for us, as all you pointed is what we were trying to convey.

I guess that's how I imagine William to be, passionate, willing to risk everything for love, not thinking about the consequences of his actions, just hoping against hope that in the end he'll get what he wants: be with Elizabeth.

Thanks so much again for your lovely words, cariño, and for your help. *hugs* Mari

of course I'm bias, but really, being asked to join this fic by my dear sweet friend Dusty? I couldn't pass it up, this fic has tremendous potential, and far be it from me to say no to helping her, she's helped me greatly with both of my fics every time I asked. I hope everyone enjoys this chapter. I merely added in where she asked, it's her baby. Kuddos hon.

Author's Response: *lol* Well, I couldn't very well not ask you, since you've been helping me out so much with it, haven't you? But really, I appreciate your help with this story, it's so much easier to write when one has such a talented author helping me out. Thank you! *hugs*

WOW, very hot. I feel bad for Spike though, hope he wakes her up soon for another happy. Love it.

Interesting, quite sad too, some of them. Too short for my taste as I love a good read but I enjoyed it, good work sweety.

Author's Response: I don't usually write anything short but lately I've been trying to write some drabbles as a sort of...challenge to myself...two of them did turn out to be over 200 words though so maybe i need some more work ;)

Mmm mmm good.

Author's Response: You're a nut! Gla dyou enjoyed the naughty goodness

I always wished Spike's reaction towards the end of this chapter would have been more desperate. I always wanted him to say something to the effect of "I'll figure something out", or "I'll fly out next weekend" But of course the ending is brilliant and supports the way you wrote it here. Eeeek, I couldn't imagine having to have sex like that thinking it would be the last time... ever. Sniff. Luvin it.

Author's Response: LOL