

Date: 06/01/2007 - 10:20 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Awww, this was such a sad, but strangely rewarding chapter. First rate angst as I told you before. I feel bad for Buffy, but I think I feel worse for William, which makes me feel like he had the right to be harsh with Buffy. I'm glad she understood that and I hope she's willing to prove that she truly loves him by enduring all he throws her way. Can't wait for more, darling. *smooches*
Author's Response: It was a tough chappy my friend and I know I have a hard time siding with either of them, even though I'm the author, lol. Thank you my dear, sweet friend, you're always so supportive. Hugs you tight.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 09:40 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
okay, jenny and giles are kind to blame . they need to kind mind their own business. if your son is drunk and he is hurting then you don't just give him the phone of the woman who broke his heart. especially when he is drunk. bad them. and i'm not liking that they buffy is just the greatest thing when they don't even know her. i know that they have the best interests. but still.
I kind feel bad for buffy. but then again she did hurt him bad and he is completely drunk. not the time for you to apologize t to someone.
Author's Response: Yes, they are, you couldn't be more right. But of course given how wildly different William's behaving to what they're used to, their worrying is justifiable and 2 straight weeks of drinking is a bit much. They don't know Buffy from Adam but they also don't know the situation either. They only have so much information to go on and they are his only family. People don't always do the smartest things, even when trying to help. Thanks for the review darling, hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:59 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Aaaaaaccckkkkk! I knew it!! I knew it!!!
Arrrrgghh!
Which translated, meand: Excellent chapter. Really did what it was supposed to. Hope you can get us out of this mess SOON! And have them make it up to each other for a looooonnnnngg time.
Author's Response: LOL, I loved this reivew and your translation. As for getting them out of this mess.... it'll happen and when it does and the spuffy luvin commences, you can bet it will be hot, *winks*. Thanks for the review hon. Hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:57 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
I feel a little bad for buffy. just a little. Besides, she should know better then try to talk to him drunk.
But then an other part of me was saying go spike so. She hurt your heart.
more please.
getting going and put out the next chapter.
Author's Response: LMAO... 'just a little'. It really can be hard to side with either of them in this chapter, at least I thought so despite what the muse wanted to do. I'll be working on the next chappy this weekend, I promise sweety. Thanks so much for the review, glad you enjoyed it. Hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:55 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
i'm actually doing the snoopy dance right now. i was very happy with this chapter. i think william, though very harsh and disgustingly drunk, got some of his own back. buffy took it all like a pro and i give her props for that. she didn't let her anger get this best of her. i know she's hurthing though. hell, i would be too if the guy that claimed to love me just told me that I was the worst lay he'd ever had and that he'd only come back for my money. yeah, spike's full of shit right now but his words wouldn't stop me from shedding a few tears. lovedit soooooo much. i'm not one for too much angst either but this brand of it felt right. it'll make it all the more worth it when they kiss and make up.
I bow before the mighty muse. lol. great job. have a great weekend and don't keep up waiting too long for the next installment. loved it bunches.
Author's Response: YAY, I'm so glad you liked the chapter sweety - I so do not enjoy writing angst, even when the muse feels comfortable doing so. Yup, Buffy did her damndest to take it all in stride, but of course even she has her limits. At least she walked away, right? GIggles hysterically (bow before the mighty muse), lets just hope he continues to cooperate. You have an awesome weekend to my friend and I promise I'll be hard at work on the next chappy. Thanks so much, smoochies.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:45 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Well, he is doing his best to get rid of her.. and I guess his words were a little too much..
Love Hurts..
Take a deep breath and turn around Buffy..
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Love the Giles' vampire remark.. but
"No, you don’. But thanks for sayin’ it.” still gets to me.
Buffy shuts people out to protect her heart. Spike shuts people out when his heart is broken.
Enjoyed.
Author's Response: Oh yeah, he went above and beyond trying to get her to leave. *Snickers*, I couldn't resist throwing in that Giles dream comment, I gotta interject humor b/c it was such a serious chapter. I really liked using that btvs line after she said I love you, of course I use lines from the show often, but it seemed somehow appropriate to me and a perfect thing for him to say in response. Your last comment is so on the money. Thanks so much for the lovely review hon. Hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:36 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Well, she deserved that, even though it was a lie. I think she should send Doyle in there now to get William, though. He's going to step out in the street and get run over, he's so drunk.
I'm sure Jenny and Giles will keep Buffy from running...which she probably wants to do right now. Go home and lick her wounds.
And William won't be reasonable until he's neither drunk now hungover. And they're going to have to tie him to the bed for that to happen! Hey......
Author's Response: Yes, she did deserve it and it will certainly test her resolve. She definetely needs to get some sleep and lick her wounds if she's going to try again once he's sober. LOL, tie William to the bed until he sobers up. Ya never know, lol. Glad you enjoyed the chapter hon, thanks so much for the review. Hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:36 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Well girl, all I can say is...DAMN THAT WAS HARSH!!!!!!! I know Buffy deserved every bit of what he said, but he truely cut her to the quick. It's gonna take a WHOLE lota talkin' for them to ever be able to come back from this one. I have COMPLETE faith in you sweets to make it all better in the end, cause lets face it, you're that damn good ;)
You have know idea how much I LOVE workin' with you, so mch so, I can't bring myself to do my own work, LMAO!!!! Kuddos to ya babes and can't wait to mind meld with ya on the next chappie!
MUAH!
ANG
Author's Response: LMAO, then, LMAO some more. You know all too well it had to be. 'Oh-no-he-didn't!!! Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, is what I thought when we discussed it. I'd be crushed too. Well I suppose its time to try and make things right, well, maybe not 'right' away, but you know me, *snorts with laughter*. I swear at some point I'm going to lock you in a room with your laptop and force you to write something, lol. Thanks so much sweets, its so much, no, its TOO much fun working with you. Kisses.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 08:15 pm Title: It’s Always Darkest before the Dawn
Loved it 2 pieces. Even though I kinda feel sorry 4 Buffy.
PLEASE update soon. ; )
Author's Response: Thank you sweety. It was a harsh scene, but given the circumstances, justifiable. It's hard not to feel a bit sorry for her, helll I did when I wrote it, lol. Thanks for the lovely review. Hugs.

Date: 06/01/2007 - 12:16 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
God GAWD! How did I get so far behind? I'm so sorry I haven't been reviewing. I really have no idea how I missed so many chapters. =/
As sad and heartbreaking as the last few chapters have been, I still love them all. I really enjoy reading this story. Even if it does make me (almost) desperately want a man in my life that loves me even half as much as William loves Buffy, lol!
I hope you're feeling 100% better! Are you all settled into your new house, or not quite yet? I hope everything is going smoothly in your neck of the woods.
Take care!
- Jin (aka gypsy_jin)
Author's Response: Hi there sweety, missed you so much. I'm glad to see you've enjoyed the last few chappies. THe next one will be posted today... very soon actually.
I know, I hated writing those sad chapters, but its not the kind of 'ride off into the sunset' kind of fic.
Yup, feeling much better now and relatively settled into the new house. It always takes time to unpack properly. THanks so much for the review honey, I hope you enjoy the next chapter as well. Big smoochies to you.

Date: 05/31/2007 - 01:41 am Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Yes!!! She called!! Now all they have to do is actually talk to each other! I hope they get the chance too! Great chapter!! Update soon please!
Author's Response: Giggles, yup, she called and things are going to start moving along here at a good clip. Glad you enjoyed sweetheart, thanks for the great review. Hugs and kisses.

Date: 05/31/2007 - 12:01 am Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Thank goodness Buffy isn't as big a jerk in your stories as she was on the show!!!!! Now they can get it all sorted out! Hope you and your family are well and happy. It was great to see the update!!!
Author's Response: LOL, I'm sure there are readers that would beg to differ. I've really made her uber bitch of the year here, lol. Yup, me and fam are doing okay, thanks. I'll be updating today (friday) and i hope you enjoy that chappy as well. Thanks so much for the review darling. Huggles.

Date: 05/30/2007 - 08:11 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
great chapter! looking forward to what will happen when she calls back, will he actually be sober enough to take the call in the first place? EEK! Cant wait for more!
Author's Response: The call will be, hmm, interesting to say the least, *winks*. THanks for the review darling. Hugs you tight.

Date: 05/30/2007 - 01:13 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Yay!!! Your updates just totally made my day! My tummy is all twisted with worry knots for these two crazy lovebirds, but I know you'll make it better soon!
Good luck on the real life end too! Moving is always so stressful...*
Author's Response: I'm so happy to make your day sweety, but bad muse for making your tummy twist. Yup, I promise to make it better, I'll try to keep things moving right along. THanks so much sweety. Huggles.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 10:58 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Hope everything turns out alright for Buffy and William. Loved it! Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: It certainly will in the end, I promise. Thank you sweety. Hugs you tight.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 10:19 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
OKAY.....for one thing, THANK YOU GOD for finally making Buffy realize what a BITCH she is!!!! And another!!! i sooooooooooooooo don't think this should happen over the phone, it's way too huge. You need to get Buffy over there. I know it's big, but really, Spike's given her so much, she NEEDS to do somehting big in return. NOT JUST TELLING HIM SHE LOVES HIM AND THEN IT'S ALL LOVES AND CUDDLES. seriously, make something up! fly her over there or something...argh.
Author's Response: LMAO.... it was time. As for the phone issue, well, its due to the distance, but I do have a trick up my sleeve I think you'll approve of, *winks*. Glad you enjoyed it sweety and thanks for the review. Huggles.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 06:15 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Still loving this. Hope your muse continues to "feel it". Loved the new chapter.
Author's Response: Me too, I like it when he's full of ideas and types away like mad, hee hee. THanks honey. Smoochies.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 06:14 pm Title: PS I Love You
Ugh. Just...ugh. Why she gotta go and be that way??
Author's Response: SHe's diggin her own grave for sure, I know. Thanks for the review hon.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 06:12 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Oh, he better had be! *I* will kick his ass if he isn't!
Author's Response: ROFL... he just may need it, *winks*. Thanks for the reviedw sweety. Huggles.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 05:09 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Phew, not as angsty as I thought it was gonna be.
Wow, I loved this chapter (Iknow I know I say that everytime) but what can I say, you and your muse are brilliant my dear, and if you so choose to stick another chapter up soon, I so would mind! lol
Thank you for your hard work on this fic!
xxx
Author's Response: LOL, not this chapter, it would be too much to keep going down a bad road - its a downer. Thanks for the review darling, I hope to update soon, we'll see how the muse feels. Smoochies to you my friend.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 04:54 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
It's really late here, but I stayed up just to read the chapter and as always, loved it ! Things seem to be looking up a bit ? I loved the way you transposed the Cordelia/Wesley kiss that I always found so entertaining ;-) And laughed at the "do you think he'll be sober by then ?". And strongly recommended your story to a cyber friend of mine !
Sorry, gotta go to sleep. Love your muse so much !!!
Author's Response: Oh wow, I hope you got enough sleep sweety. Ah yes, the Cordy/Wesley kiss - that was so funny on btvs and seemed the perfect reaction for the to have here.
Oh wow, I hope your friend enjoyes the story, thanks honey and for the awesome review too. Hugs.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 02:47 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Great chapter :D
Author's Response: THank you sweety.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 12:33 pm Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
Update, good! (I hope) ;-)
Depends, huh? No Buffy/Wesley good! :) But Spike is indeed gone. His family saw at once that he wasn't feeling good. Poor Spike.
~ Glad to hear Buffy took herself 'off the market'. Oh unexpected! Buffy found out by chance who William is.
Lucky for Buffy Lorne was near when she called. *phew* And at last she is able to acknowledge that she still loves Spike. *nods* Indeed things start to luck up. Jenny and Giles were kind on the phone; they'll help Buffy to make it up to Spike again. If Spike is ready to do that.... Let's hope he is more ready to hear Buffy out than she was.
:) Thanks for a not so bad cliffhanger this time.
Author's Response: Oh yes, this chapter was about buffy putting it all together and finally realizing what 's really important to her. As for Spike hearing her out, hmmmm, well, he hasn't been in the right frame of mind as of late... that's all i can say, sorry. Glad you enjoyed the chapter hon, espsecially the cliffie... I couldn't bring myself to leave it on a bad note this time. Thanks for the review. Smooches.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 11:17 am Title: There’s Two Sides to Every Story... and Then There’s the Truth
I loved the awkward kiss from Buffy's perspective. Oz and Willow's clues worked beautifully, finally allowing the light bulb to go off over Buffy's head. Even though she's realized and admitted she's still in love with William, they still have some trust issues to address, as well as the pesky thousands of miles separating them. Thanks for another entertaining chapter.
Author's Response: Oh yes, there are still issues to be addressed - they both have plenty of them. Ah yes, the miles that seperate them is also an issue... one that will be addressed, *winks*. Thank you hon for the lovely review. Hugs you tight.

Date: 05/29/2007 - 10:59 am Title: PS I Love You
Agh! Buffy throwing herself at Wesley is excruciating, and, then, having William see it all, excrucuating to the power of ten! This was another tight chapter, and the tension is palpable. I'm delighted there's another posted already. This heartbroken William is hard to take. Giving up on his dream just to put some distance between them would be a terrible mistake. One I'm sure you're not going to allow him to make, right?
Off to the next chapter.
Author's Response: I know, ewwwww, right??? LOL. No, he won't give up his dream, he just needs time to lick his wounds is all, I promise. THanks for the review sweety. Smoochies.