ohh this chapter was great. i love the story. please update soon thanx.

Author's Response: thanks--I will!

I'm torn here...first off I can see this is terribly wrong on all counts., but... You have to remember, I come from California, USA and here the age of consent is 18 for adult behavior.(except drinking which is 21 in most states). Anyway, it's difficult for me to think about a man Spike's age with someone Buffy's in this, however, not unheard of, certainly. In California,there are various examples of underage liasions (especially in old traditional cultures) and things like this can be turned a blind eye to. I know that in many countries 16 is considered legal age and maybe it's a good thing. It's just that for Spike and Buffy here in CA, this is going to get him in trouble if someone balks at it. I'm not saying 'I' think it's wrong between them, how could I? I'm Spuffy to th end. It's kind of a Catch-22 here and I hope this turns out okay. I like the convo Spike and Buffy had together, but I can't help but feel that he might just break her heart in the end. spuf

Author's Response: and I come from Maryland, USA so I get where you're coming from =) The drinking age thing--that's why I picked Doyle to be her drinking buddy, because I figured if anyone would be able to con bartenders into getting them drinks, it would be him...and don't worry, I'm acknowledging the issue with Spike and the age difference. Since I can't write anything except a happy ending, I can promise you they won't end up hurting each other much...I really can't tell you more than that, so I hope that settled it =) Thanks for such a thoughtful review!

Love this chap! Please O please add more!

Author's Response: thanks =) More's on the way!

hehe...loved the chapter. poor spike and buffy! please update soon.

Author's Response: thanks! I will =)

*loves* For serious.

Author's Response: aww thanks =)

I LOVE THIS STORY!GAH! I CAN'T WAIT TO READ ABOUT SPIKE'S REACTION TO SEEING BUFFY W ITH ANOTHER MAN. THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD. PLEASE UPDATE SOON? PRETTY PLEASE WITH A SPIKE ON TOP OR BOTTOM WHICH EVER YOU PREFER.

Author's Response: aww thanks! and LMAO your bribe worked!

Awesome story please update soon!

Author's Response: thanks =) I'll update very soon, promise!

I *heart* this story. MORE! MORE!! *g*

Author's Response: Hee! Thank you!

I really want more!! Would it count if I reviewed 24 more times??

Author's Response: LOL don't worry, you don't need to =) But thank you!

Well, it looks as if the readers responded really well to your challenge...and here's one more review just to prove that this reader also approves of your tempting promise of two chapters a week...YAY!!! Iloved the red dress and kissing scene from the last chapter and Drunk Spike is always a treat, but you're mean to end the chapter on that shamefully good cliffhanger...BAD author...no...I mean GOOD author...more soon, please!

Author's Response: lol they really did--and thanks! glad you like the kissing scene ;) and yes, I love writing drunk Spike...hehe I seem to remember you giving us a few cliffhangers, too ;) thanks for reviewing hun!

haha It doesn't matter if it's shameless if it works, right? This chapter was great...up until you just ended it. *whimpers* That was a mean place to end it.

Author's Response: exactly ;) and don't worry, I'll update soon!

Irony is funny thing. All that running and drinking and Spike ends running straight into Buffy. Exciting place to leave things...now on to the Spuffy goodness! Great chap as always.

Author's Response: lol doesn't it work out nicely? ;) thanks for reviewing!