You already know that I love everything you write, and I know this chapter was especially difficult, what with the muses running off together somewhere, damn them! *lol* It was a wonderfully emotional chapter, you had me at the edge of my seat, waiting with baited breath as to what was going to happen and now I'm dying to find out what's coming next, what would they do, how will William might try to do to win her over. So, hurry up, okay? I can wait, but I'm not too patient when it's one of my favorite stories.
Happy Thanksgiving Day for you, cariño! *huggles* Mari

Author's Response: You know I can't wait too long before writing the next chapp sweety. Now that the muse is done fratenizing, *giggles*, with yours, he's longing ust as much as I am to continue writing. Thanks for all your help sweety.

Very tasty treat!
Gorgeous chapter , it has intimate emotions and amazingly evocative sex scenes.
I liked the sweetness of the atmosphere , their tender and heated intimacy altogether.
I'm so glad you decided to write this pairing . As a fervent spuffy shipper , I can't say how much I appreciate it !
On a regular basis I hear people complaining that our fandom is dying. On the contrary , I think that the presence of new authors like you, giving justice so beautifully to tthose fantastic characters prove the others wrong. :)

Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it hon, I'm blushing hard from your kind words. That's sad to hear people say the fandom is dying, I mean, there's so many great stories and authors out there, I guess I don't see it that way either. I can't tell you how flattered I truly am to have such a wonderful compliment, it has really made my week sweety, thank you, smooches.

Woweeee!!!! That was seriously HOTTTT!!! I liked the dinner guest game. i have never played that, but agree that it would be a great way to get to know someone. I know there is angst looming ahead, so I am soaking up all of the sexy goodness while I can. Although, don't you think Buffy tying Spike/William up would be a good study in trust building? Psycologically speaking, of course.;-)

Author's Response: Hee hee, glad you enjoyed the spuffy luvin. I really liked the game too, it was interesting to write - again thanks to my friend 'K' for the idea. Yes, alas there is some upcoming angst... it has to be. Hmmm, you're the second person that mentioned they wouldn't mind seeing some bondage on his end. I'll have to see if I can manage it somewhere. Thanks for the lovely review sweety.

I love this story keep it coming!!!!thanks xxx

Author's Response: You got it sweety, glad you enjoy it and thanks so much for the review, smooches.

Wow. If I smoked I'd be lighting up about now. That was one hot chapter. Phew, have to cool down now. More...please God more!

Author's Response: LMAO. Well, I guess I did my job then, BUT, I can make no promises as to the upcoming couple chapters. Just know that there will be more steamy scenes before the story is ver hon. Thanks for the awesome review.

Very hot! She's going to remember eventually that Spike didn't answer her question! Great chapter!

Author's Response: LOL, well, he did in a round about way. He's cryptic guy until he feels he has all his business settled and he's free to pursue her. Thanks for the lovely review sweety.

I'm speechless!!!... Um, wait a minute, just wait a minute more... aaand I'm back to rambling praises to you as usual *giggles*. I can't believe how effortless your transition from one mood to the other seems!From serious and a bit sad to light and lovely banter and again to hot spuffy-lovin... AMAZING!!! Oh, I just love you and your muse to death *swoons*.

I'm also very grateful that this chapter helped me in forgetting my ongoing battle for a moment. I've been freaking myself out lately by having this very persistent plot-bunny running loose in my head. I didn't know I had a muse until he practically tripped me and whacked me on the head so hard that I'm still seeing stars... I'm just scared out of my mind by this... I don't think that I really have the talent to go through with it, but I've been trying to ignore my muse for a quite some time now and it's really not working that well. I think I just have to agree with Anya: BUNNIES ARE EVIL!!!
-Katriina-

Author's Response: LMFAO, you're too funny. Well, I don't know about effortlessly switching gears, but I do try my best. My muse is currently gloating from your words - he says many smooches to you. On the note about plot bunnies... that's how TE got started. It was an idea that would not go away, so I thought why not. You shouldn't be scared to write. I mean I know I was, believe me, I was terrified to write and even more so when it came time to post. But now that I have, well, writing has become addicting. Very rewarding and the creative writing process is sooooo much fun. Do yourself a favor and don't think, just write. Trust me on this one, and if you need help, email me. I didn't think I had any talent for this at all and I'm not saying that I now believe I'm awesome or anything, but you just never know till you try.

More please more and please let Spike/William tell Buffy how much he loves and her him too...
This is a great chapter the uses of words to show all the love Spike is showing for Buffy without him addmitting it...And if I had to invitie four people to dinner my number one guest would be Spike..... please update as soon as you can....I know that the muse is not always willing to co operate when it comes to writing..LOL

Author's Response: Man I love those smileys, too cute. Oh dear, I'm afraid I can't grant your request, at least not yet. I must obey the muse or suffer the consequences - he's so naughty sometimes. Thanks for the review and I do hope you stick with me thru our couples rough spots, it'll be worth it in the end, promise.

One more chapter to go and I'm all caught up As alway to be excepted from you another fanstatic chapter not too much smut and gushiness just a perfect combination of both ...And can you get Spike to come round my house and make me one of those omelettes because it sounded devine.....

Author's Response: Good, glad I got the balance right. I don't go for sticky sweetness without breaking it up a bit. Hope you enjoy the next chapter hon and as alwyas, thanks for the lovely review.

I enjoyed the question and answer game. I especially liked the emotional turn it took when Spike told Buffy about his great-grandparents. Gotta say you write yummy smut... the Spuffy lovin' continues to be hotter than hot. ;-) Loved the chapter!

Author's Response: Yes, William is indeed a very sensitive and loving sould when it boils right down to it. LOL, thanks on your comment of 'yummy smuy' It really is interesting when writing, to figure out new ways to re-invent the wheel so to speak. THanks for the wonderful review sweety, you made my day.

OMG! That was just the most romantic lovemaking and the game was great too. William wanting his grandparents at the table and why he wanted them was just so telling of the man that wants the happily ever after (and I think Buffy wants it too, but she's still playing her hand close to her heart).

Can't wait until William can come totally clean with everything and he can just concentrate on his resturant and his love for Buffy.

More please. It's addicting!!!!!!!

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed the game, it was definetely an interesting thing to write and I'm glad it's going over as well as it is with readers, Well, William wants to come clean, but he wants all his ducks in a row so to speak before he does. That way there can be nothing between them to prevent moving forward. Thanks for the awesome review sweety, hugs.

lovely chapter update soon sweetie! :D

Author's Response: You got it hon, thanks for the review.

Wow... that was a good way to continue after the magical "picnic-night"...And that was a great way to finish a chapter!!
I loved it (as usual) Thanks for your amazing story... Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Awww, you're most welcom, and thank you for such a wonderful review - made me blush.