>>Spike acted on instinct and did the only thing that made sense to him.

Now that is bugging me. What is it? What is he doing? ;)

Another great chapter, although so far I haven't seen Spike "in action", protecting Buffy as her bodyguard yet. Looking forward to more. ;)

Author's Response: Oooops, sorr y to have bugged you, luxferi. But you'll find out next week if it's any consolation. Glad you're still liking and letting me know. Hugs, sweetie.

Fantastic chapter!

I laughed, I cursed, I'm very worried for Spike, and I'm loving most of Ethan's playing around. I wish he'd leave Spike alone, though.

I'm guessing that Spike is going to run, since that phone call would definitely trigger the flight response. Will he run to Buffy to warn her? Or will he try to get the hell out of Dodge?

Author's Response: Thanks. kim! Good to laugh and hope the cursing was mild! You'll have to wait to find out what he does - but one of them is right! Hugs, sweetie.

i'm sure it wil be worth the wait! lol
so, no flying objects towards you... :)
well, i probabily could get a little sniffy if i had to begin the week w/o your beautiful fic... lol. But, against my wellbeing... take your time! :D


Author's Response: LOL! Muse came back in the nick of time and next chappie is now up! So glad that flying objects weren't needed to motivate. *gulps*

i read part of this at your site, i can't remember how i happened on it but i am soooooooo glad i did!!! It's just wonderful!!! I love how you've got buffy all righteous and indignant for spike!!! And spike is such the honey. *sighs dreamily* wonderful so far...can't wait for more!!!

Author's Response: Thank you! Am so happy that you are liking. More will come but may be late next week. (Missing muse problem!).

Good stuff.

Ethan calling Angel really gives me the willies. Angel might not think himself evil, but he has lost sight of the mission.
Wonder what Wes is up to? And Conner - that's quite something for the boy to not be found even with mystical means. You didn't mention Lorne, though he's probably found somewhere to bartend or sing.

Man, the Initiative humiliated Spike as much as possible - poor thing. Did he get a new coat among his new clothes? That would be nice.

Good to see Buffy connecting with the world again. The girl is like a turtle or an ostritch, in the way she likes to hide from growing up.

Author's Response: Thanks, kim. Some of your questions wil be answered in due course - others will forever remain a mystery! But I can tell you that the coat is gone for good. Buffy had to get with it sooner or later - just hope Spke can do the same. Thanks for the review, hun.

great update

Author's Response: Thank you!

Love your story! Please write more soon!

Author's Response: Thank you! Will certainly try! BFN

Love it, love it, love it. Update when you can. I'll be waiting.

Author's Response: Thank you, Carol! Will update ASAP - but may not be as soon as I'd (and you) would like. BFN, hun.

WOnderful new chapter. I'm really looking forward to where this story will go, especially in how Spike and Buffy can help one another heal.

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope that the following chapters continue to be enjoyable to you.

This was another entetaining chapter. The Initiative has certainly changed the rules, and Buffy's sickened reaction was well realized. Her lack of initial response to The Initiative was explained, though Oz' disappearance should have set off slayer alarm bells.

Angelus is certainly one smug vampire, sitting about trying to decide what his heart's desire is so he can be justly rewarded? I hope his reward is a lot less pleasant than he imagines!

Having Willow join them for dinner is a good way to get information and reconnect. I'm looking forward to her arrival as well as I'm Spike's reaction to taking down The Initiative.

Author's Response: Thanks, hun. Yep, rules have been changed and the playing field is not as it was. And my, aren't you eager to see Angel get what's coming to him! Hoping to have more for you soon. Thanks for reviewing, as usual. BFN, sweetie.

REVIEW: Wow!!! You've left me speechless!!

Author's Response: Oh! I so hope that's a good speechless! Thanks, hun.

ohhh. i really hope that we find out what is happening to giles soon. and why isn't angel a slave right now? can't wait for more. soon please

Author's Response: Will find out about Giles soon (glad you're worried about him) and Angel was saved by having a soul (which I may or may not have mentioned - just trust me on this!). Hoping for more next week but Monday is looking dodgy. Thanks for your constant reviews, hun.