Glad to have to back.. and writing.

Ok - this is much better than what I was thinking. I was waiting for Hope to somehow be Arabella and Spike's daughter. Loved the chapter - especially concerned and jealous Buffy.

Interesting!!!!!!

Thanks for updating. Can't wait for more.

ooooo-Arabellas back. Hate her-Like her husband. He's as clueless about her as Buffy is about her feelings for Spike. Who is Hope? I really get worked up about Arabella. Looking forward to more. You're really a good writer to get me this involved. Thanks.

Well I loved the first part of the series and can't wait to see what happens next.

I agree with every single word Isabella said. I love this story but I'm becoming exhausted emotionally. Please take pity on us and give us a little Spuffiness and thereby a little "hope" for the future!

You're driving me crazy with this story, you know that? This story has put me through a lot of bad emotion since I started reading it. Anger, jealousy, frustration (just to make sure you know, this is all good, I'm not bitching I actually like it) I put myself in Buffy's shoes when it comes to Spike so I'm horribly jealous every time he's with Arabella, even though I know you're going somewhere with this. I'm frustrated by Buffy's complete and total cluelessness when it comes to her feelings for Spike. And I'm angry... I don't know why. Just for the heck of it. And you know why this is all good? Because you manage to take me out of my safety zone. You know that place where you are when you read a fic and you just know it's going to end well, they're gonna get together and love each other for ever after. Well you take me right out of that zone. You make me feel insecure about the outcome and wondering what will happen next. I like all the emotions, good, or bad, you put me through. Good job. Great chapter. But... are we gonna get a little break soon? I'm on the edge here. And honestly, I think my heart won't be about to stand it if Spike is in love with someone who's not Buffy, even just a little. And who the heck is Hope?? I need to know! Come on, update soon, I'm dying here. I'm a very impatient woman lol.

Excellent chapter!!!! I can't wait to find out whatt/who Hope is!!! Arabella gets on my nerves!!! She's a perfect villian! I love all the emotion in the story!!! Can't wait for more more more!!!!!

Finally, I had time to start this one. I did miss Arabella. I'm a bit disappointed that Buffy hasn't seen the light yet and broke up with Spike. I thought for sure after what they'd been through... But never mind that. It's just the romantic in me that's suffering a little. This chapter was great. I love Div'vid. Smelly, but nice lol. I feel sorry for him. He's so naive to think his wife actually loves him. Poor guy.

Author's Response: Thanks as always for great review. Glad you’re enjoying story. I know you liked Arabella. And I’m fond of Div’vid too, although every time he burps, I get a smidgeon of sympathy for his wife, evil though she may be!

Oooh amazing! I could hate Arabella with a passion, I think, but not if she gets buffy to realize her true feelings. And Hope -- another relative, I think??!!

that doesnt bode well!