Finally! Very good chapter. And it took me a moment, but it´s clear that Spike in the actual timeline couldn´t have recognized her when they met first three years ago, because her time journey hadn´t occured yet. Only after she comes back the memories are altered and he can "remember" her.
I cannot imagine him leaving, though, or Buffy doing nothing to prevent it. Somehow I would have thought, that Buffy would be different, I mean, it´s all very fresh for her. Wouldn´t she be completely fixed on Spike?

Author's Response: There is a reason why Buffy did not prevent Spike's leaving, and that will be fully explained in Chapter 42, I promise. I can't say anything else without giving away part of the plot ... but thanks for reviewing. :-)

haha-- actually, I *hadn't* been wondering what had happened over the past 3 1/2 years. I guess i just assumed that it followed the same canon as the show-- he knows that there's a resemblance to Elizabeth, but yeras, and dreams have made him confused. Buffy, of course, knowns nothing about it, and they continue just as it was shown on the show.

At least, that's what I had assumed. I'm *assuming* that I'm wrong, considering your author's note. haha

I loved this chapter!!! I admit that I was hoping for a "William!" as Buffy throws herself to him, but I have yet to be disappointed by the way you have taken this story.

Great job!

Author's Response: lol. While I'll admit that Buffy throwing herself into Spike's arms and calling him "William" would be romantic, I just couldn't see that happening in the story. Actually, I didn't see any of this happening. I had my basic concept - her return at the beginning of Part III - and then the rest just wrote itself. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks! :-)

stoopid xander.

Author's Response: ROFL -- that's one way to describe him. ;-)

AHHHHHH OMFG HE REMEMBERS HER AND THEY HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER AGAIN!!!! YAY FINALLY!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. i wonder wat happened between them for the past 3 1/2 years, did it follow the same time line as the show, it seems like it? i cant wait to find out wat happened. im so glad that shes back and that both know what they went through more than 100 years ago. i really hope that they get a chance to talk and get together like theyre suppose to be. also i hope that things work out and that the gang leaves her alone and lets her get situated again. PLEASE update as soon as u can, im DYING!!!, like always to read wat happens next. THANX SOOO MUCH!!! U ROCK!!!

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the review. And don't worry ... I'm working on Chapter 42 even as we speak. Shouldn't be long ... ;)

wow update soon it is such a good storry actually! wow i'm loving the way spike saw buffy after all those years and his reaction was just priceless

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thank you! :-)

I love the story, but, come on! There is no way he wouldn't recognize her. For god's sake, her real name *is* Elizabeth Summers, not Buffy.

Please make Spike smarter. He has to figure this stuff out before she would do her time travel thingy.


P.S. Loved the chapter.

Rouge.

Author's Response: Interesting that you should say that ... but I don't recall a single time where she is called anything other than "Buffy." I certainly don't recall her being referred to as "Elizabeth," even on her headstone. At any rate, I don't feel that Spike is unintelligent in his reaction to her. He thinks she is dead, and after a hundred years of having an idealized vision of her in his head, seeing her (and a considerably younger version of her) wouldn't be enough to convince him that she was still alive. He never suspected that she was anything but what she said, and he was certain that she was dead, so why would he question it? I appreciate your suggestions, but I will handle the story as I see fit. I hope you continue to enjoy it, and if not, I'm very sorry. Thanks for the review. :)

Amazing story I loved it and I can't wait to read more. Please update soon.

Author's Response: It's coming ... very, very soon. Thanks for reviewing. :)

Well this knocked my socks off but every update of yours seems to have that effect on me.
Can't really say I'm sad to see Darla go she's always annoying to me in a fic but you even made me laugh with Spike poking fun at her in the last part. I don't know what part 3 will hold but I'm looking for your updates every chance I get now.
Great job as always yout talent as a writer never fails to suck me in.

Author's Response: lol. Yeah, Darla is such an arse, isn't she? It's great to know that you enjoyed Part II and that you're looking foward to Part III. Thanks for reading and reviewing. :)

I loved the second part. I admit it was difficult waiting for the third part to happen, but this second part makes it a better story:) I hope you update soon, this is my favorite story. I haven't read such a good story since Lost in Time by SpikesKat. I love time travel and William and Elizabeth :) Thanks for the great story.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed the story and that you understand why I wrote the second part. Thank you for your review. :)

I'm trying to think back if Willim ever called Elizabeth Buffy or if she mentioned a nickname in the past but I dno"t think she did. This girl being alive and looking so much like the woman of his past will mess with him greatly and it has me thinking if Drusilla will know who Buffy is before either of them do.
I love this fic it seems to have everything and the kitchen sink to it. Love to read more of it :)

Author's Response: You're right - she never did call herself Buffy in front of him, or hint that she had a name other than "Elizabeth." I'm glad you're enjoying the story and looking forward to Part III. Thanks for reviewing. :-)

Well, I;m not sure loved it would be a good summary for most of part 2, but I can see the necessity of it, and how it makes this chapter so much more powerful, and sets uo what is to come. Can't wait!

Author's Response: Well, I can understand that it was hard to read, but I'm glad that you see it was necessary. Thanks for sticking by the story. I hope you enjoy Part III. :-)

yah! yes, I'm one who wants the confrontation with present Buffy and Spike. But it wa a big surprise to see the big leap. But I have to say you are one of the fics I look forward to!

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! :)