Looking for AU fic where Spike is blinded while saving someone

And Oz, who is his nursemaid, brings him to the Bronze, where he meets Buffy, who does not realize he is blind. Dru is his mom and Xander drives a cab. Spike ends up seeking to become more independent because of his relationship with Buffy, and goes to a place where he meets Riley, who was injured in the military.

Treading Water by Mabel Marsters Rated: NC-17

Summary: To others Spike is a hero, though he feels like anything but. His actions saved a life, but changed his forever . Now he must learn to really live again, and not just settle for treading water. All human/AU

http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=36730&warning=NC-17

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