Yes, I'm so glad that you have at least Giles apologizing to Spike for inviting buffy over. Cause they were so wrong in doing that. I know that I would be pissed if I went to my childhood home to get some space and clear my head. Only to have my parents or uncle/aunt invite that person that i needed space from without even asking me.

I must say that I kind of glad that spike didn't take buffy so easily. don't get me wrong i want my happy spuffy. But when someones hurts you like that. You shouldn't just take them back without knowing if you are able to trust them again. cause trust is something you need to have in order to be in a relationship. So, I could tell that Spike wanted to take her back but how he is able to trust her again. I have been in that situation. You want to take them back but the trust isn't there. So, what to do. Maybe start with being friends and working you way back into the relationship.

That being said. I hope that it doesn't take that long in this story. LOL I want to see some Spuffy love soon.

sorry, i wrote too much.

Author's Response: You don't have to apologize for writing too much, it's nice to see a long review and get your personal thoughts on it... they feed my muse. As for the spuffy luvin, no worries there, it won't take that long (I don't think I could handle writing another chapter like this, lol). Some things needed to happen in here to help set up for when they finally get back together. Glad to see you enjoyed Rupert's part he played in apologizing. And of course Spike wasn't ready to to trust Buffy, or himself for that matter just yet. Thanks for the review darling, spuffy luvin is around the corner now, *winks*.

I know I'm repeating myself, but this chapter was so heartbreakingly beautiful, you made me feel so bad for the two of them. Spike's ambivalence was masterfully described with the whisky analogy and I loved, loved, LOVED the last scene. The imagery gave me chills, it was so powerful. Looking forward to more, darling.

Author's Response: Aww, sweety. I know you appreciate it b/c you were right there with me, keeping me straight. Thank you so much for all the wonderful help my friend. Kisses

Gaaaaaah *beats on Spike's head with a mallet*

Author's Response: Here... take my hammer, it'll cause more damage, LMAO. THanks for the review sweety.

Is Buffy too late????This dose not look good!"What a dumb thing to erace the tape.Stupid, Stupid.I think Willom has been pushed to far.The poor boy has been butting his head aginst a wall,when it came to Buffy forever.And didnt Spike-Will see Buffy kiss W.This dse not look good.But I love your writing,and will keep my fingers crossed.

Author's Response: Oh yeah, she was quite the ninny. As for being too late? Well, yes and no... can't say too much without spoiling it for ya. I'm so glad you liked the chapter hon, thanks for the lovely review. Smoochies to you.

God that was heart wrinching..But buffy had it coming.But I hate it,They are both in so much paine.But what can I say,You are still one hell of a writer.Cant wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: Yes, she did have it coming and going to find him wasn't the brightest idea considering the circumstances. Thank you for the lovely compliment and the review as well, sweety, I truly appreciate it.

Wow! That was intense, amazing yet intense. I took your advice and read it slowly- it was hard but worth it. I'm glad Buffy went to him, that way he can be sober...at some point. I love this story and can't wait for the next update.

Author's Response: I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. The muse was aiming for intense and to start and tip the scales back a little bit. Thank you so much for the wonderful review sweety. Kisses.

As soon as Spike gets sober Buffy should strangle him!! Giles and Jenny made me laugh. They were really histerical! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: LMAO, I'm sure he'll have a good headache at the very least. Glad you liked Jenny and Giles, they were like a couple of kids with their listening in. Thanks for the review hon. Huggles.

You have tears welling up in my eyes too! Please update soon.

Author's Response: Oh no, I'm sorry. I'll try to update soon, I promise. Thanks for the review sweety. Smoochies.

Wow! I had tears in my eyes from start to finish! Poor Buffy and Poor Spike! It's pretty even steven in who I feel for at this point. Buffy was pretty stubborn when William finally wanted to tell all and now his pain over their seperation is taking over his life and making him say and do things that he normally wouldn't. I sure hope Buffy takes Jenny's advice and even thought it's painful, she puts it out of her mind, but I have a feeling, being Buffy, she'll chew on it til she's got so many pieces she won't know how to put it all back together. At least (for now) they are in England, away from where everything happened and no past clients hanging around and Giles and Jenny are there in the Spuffy cheering section so I'm hopeful that once William sobers up a bit, he and Buffy can communicate and reach a place to build trust from!

I love when the ending of a tale all comes together, but when its such a wonderful, sexy and delightful tale like this has been for almost the whole thing... well, it's gonna be kinda hard to see it come to a close. I take heart knowing you'll do it up right and then muse will bite your butt till you write something new!

Thank you for finding time to post this weekend -- both you and Jolynn posted so I was just all a twitter with glee! But then had to wait until the denizens of the house all passed out or went to work to enjoy the tales! Hugs and smooches! Thanks for helping to make my weekend a delight!

Author's Response: Oh no, I'm sorry for making you cry sweety. I had to go there though, I mean, a little conflict, ok - a lot, to make the ending even sweeter is what the muse is after. I had to try and tip the scales back a little bit, get things a little more even before I can let these two crazy kids move forward. Some things are a bit shocking that come out of his mouth, but he'll see it eventually. It has to get worse before it can get better, unfortunate as that is. Giggles, I'm blushing all shades of red just to be mentioned alongside of Jolynn, she's my hero, I look up to her. THank you so much sweety for this truly lovely review, hugs and kisses.

OH... MY...GOD!!! I finally get the time to catch up on my spuffy-reading and what do I find: not one or two but THREE new chapters of TE... I've clearly died and gone to fiction-heaven *happy sigh*. Of course the content of the chapters isn't all roses and puppies, but the happenings are obviously necessary. I'm all for the happily spuffy ever after, but there has to be some hard times so that the end feels even sweeter ;)... I can say this, because I know you would never leave us with a bitter and cruel ending ;)
I can honestly say that I had tears in my eyes when I was reading these chapters (and that's really saying something of your writing-skills, since I'm not the overly emotional-type and can hardly remember when was the last time I cried...) My heart is really aching, and I have no idea for whitch of these morons my sympathies go the most....I guess they are at the same line, since both of them have had their stupid bullheaded blond moments one time or another *giggles*.
Can't wait for more of this. I'm really impatient in finding out if Buffy can overlook the UNBELIEVABLY hurtful things Spike said to her and if Spike will be in a different kind of mood once he is sober. Or will they just revert back to pretend-world, where everyone is just trying to protect themselves from being hurt even more... Battle of the wills, who has the guts to wear their heart in their sleeves, when it's been tramped on so many times already... I hope that Buffy will stick to it and remembers Jenny's warning about drunken Spike!
Hugs to you and big, wet kiss to your muse! :)
-Katriina-

Author's Response: Oh cool, that's great you got to read so many chapters together, I'm just sorry to have left you on such a bad note here, *ducks head in shame*. Oh no, you had tears in your eyes? I'm sorry hon, I feel bad, but I was just trying to create some balance since Buffy has had her head up her ass for some time now. It'll all work out in the end. Yes, you know me, I'd never leave things on a bad note. Buffy realizes he was drunk, she'll have some doubts, but it won't change her resolve over the issue of wanting him back. As for Spike, well, he's in a protective/self defensive mode, with or without drinking but that's because he's been truly hurt. Thanks so much for the review my friend. I hate to make anyone cry, but my muse and I are glad that the chapter reached out to move you - a compliment like that for any author is the best. Smooches to you.

Bastard ! Drunk bastard, but still :-( And he knew just where to hit because he's been hit too. As we say in french, "the best defense is attack".
Maybe you don't like writing angst, but you do a hell of a good job of it !! I can side with both characters. One of the many things I enjoy in your story is that you can feel empathy with Buffy while in the other Spuffy fics, everybody mostly sides with our beloved Spike (who wouldn't ?). But your Buffy is the best !
I also have to add I laughed out loud at the part when Jenny is listening behind Spike's door with the help of a glass ;-))
Great chapter, as always. Have a good week-end and read you soon. Smooches !

Author's Response: I like that saying, that's a good one, and true as well. Yup, he was a right wanker in this chappy. Oh wow, you're one of the few who like my Buffy here in this fic, that's great. And of course you can see both sides of it too, which is important rather than siding with one character or the other. Thank you so much for the review darling. Huggles.

Ouch. Everything is NOT fair in love and war. I wonder how long they're going to go around in circles before they finally stop hurting each other...

Author's Response: LOL, yup, nothing is fair , the gloves have come off. Well, they might go at it for another round, but I promise it won't last forever. Gotta have that spuffy ending and luvin too. Thanks for the review hon.