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Reviewer: ochitduzon Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 09:41 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

OMG! I believe Spike is headed to another major heartache! Please dont make this just like what happened to BTVS the series where Buffy broke up with Spike after learning about his involvement with the eggs! Spike will be devastated! Oh no not again!

Author's Response: Well, I can't tell you where the plot is going - it might be bad or good - but I promise it won't be a rehash of "As You Were." I really dislike that episode. Thanks so much for the review! :)

Reviewer: Bridget Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 08:14 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

It is really interesting how you write Spike. You have to love him because he feels things so intensely but I also feel like hitting him because he is so stupid. Sometimes the ends don't justify the means. I just hope it doesn't turn out as badly for Spike as it did on the show. Buffy can be so self righteous. I just hope she remembers tht Spike is still learning. I just know the Riley is the evildoer behind this stupid scheme.

Author's Response: I can understand why you feel that his actions are stupid, but I sincerely hope you don't think he is lacking in intelligence. Right now he's just desperate to the point of being unthinking. Because he doesn't have a conscience, it makes it harder for him to distinguish wrong from right. He knows it is wrong because Buffy wouldn't approve, but he also believes it's right because he is helping the people he loves. I agree that the ends definitely don't justify the means, but to poor Spike ... they do. Thanks so much for the review. :)

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 05:58 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

I love that Spike did all his bank business covered in blood. It puts the teller's uneasiness in a whole different light.

Spike's angry rant about Buffy's duplicity in London was heart felt and needed to be aired, but he would have thought her mad if she'd told her true origins. Also, how would his waiting, not wreaking havoc, have changed the present? There are an infinite amount of variables that would have been altered.

Buffy being solicitous and tending to Spike's wounds was lovely and intimate, and I grinned at Dawn coming in on such a cozy scene. The coiled tension of that envelope exploded as soon as Buffy left the room. Dawn and Spike are wonderful together, and your dialogue is always spot on.

This made me laugh: “Aww, honey…you stole for me?”

“Let’s just say I grabbed a little rent money,” she answered.

“Twenty dollars for eight months? You must be running a sodding ghetto.” Spike feeling all proud that now Buffy's stealing is hilarious, and the scene shows exactly how dire her financial situation is.

This was another entertaining chapter.

Author's Response: It was nice to be able to take a break from the angst and just have a tender, quiet moment between the two of them. I'm glad you enjoyed it - especially the lines you referenced. Those were some of my favorites. :)

Reviewer: cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 03:53 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

*nods* at last Willow said it out loud, not paying rent... so maybe they'll move out soon.
Even for a vamp and a slayer it's not easy getting used to living together. They struggle like any other paring may do.
*sigh* So money comes in but Spike is changing. I'm glad that Buffy at last noticed that he lost weight. But Spike gets himself deeper and deeper in, he'll be in big trouble if Buffy finds out. I fear Dawn is right guessing what may happen when she finds out.

Author's Response: I'm woefully late, but I just wanted to say thank you for leaving a review. :)

Reviewer: nichbuket Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 02:15 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

I get money's a problem, but he can be a f****** idiot a large portion of the time.

Author's Response: Poor Spike. He's trying ... but it definitely isn't in a productive way. Thanks for the review. :)

Reviewer: Sotia Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 07:48 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

Oh MY GOD!!!

Can't think of a think to say, loved it and will be biting my nails till Giles and unavoidably Buffy find out... OH MY GOD!!!

You killed me, you know!
*hugs*

Author's Response: Don't die yet! We haven't reached the end! lol. Seriously, I can't tell you how glad I am that you had this reaction. I've been building the tension for a while and I wanted this chapter to come as a relative surprise to my readers. ((hugs)) Thanks so much for the review!

Reviewer: Nicka Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 03:51 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

Amazing chapter but very dark, I feel so bad for everyone in it because I can see the explosion coming.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I tried very hard to make this a very tense chapter, one that will leave my readers on edge to find out more. I hope that I succeeded. :)

Reviewer: Sam Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 03:45 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

That was absolutely brilliant. This isn't going to make much sense because I'm late but had to say my bit. Willow needs a good kick up the arse and there is no way that Giles believes Hank is sending the money. What is the significance of the trees dying where he lived in England? I really thought that Spike would be fighting other demons in some sort of fight club thing but that is so not the case. At least I suppose Spike's keeping the eggs cold this time!! Poor Spike he's keeping them all afloat in a very bad way but the only way that he can and I think he realises that it could all go tits up. If he didn't he'd tell Buffy. Lets hope when she finds out Buffy can at least understand that his intentions were good and with her well being in mind. Loved it as ever.

Author's Response: I think your review makes perfect sense, and I enjoyed reading it. :) It's interesting that a lot of readers assumed Spike was in a fight club. I'm guessing maybe it was the use of the word "fisticuffs" in chapter 58? At least that means you guys didn't see this coming. I was hoping to be able to surprise everyone. In the Victorian language of flowers, the flowering almond represents hope, which is what made the tree so significant in this chapter. Also, it explains Spike's comment to Buffy (They all died, naturally.) I hope that answers your question. Thank you so much for the review!

Reviewer: sarah g Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/24/2008 - 12:06 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

DAMN THATS CRAZY AT HES DOING, AND DAWNS RIGHT, IF BUFFY FINDS OUT SHELL LEAVE HIM!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. im so glad that hes helping them but i think that this is going to cause a lot of problems in the furture. i really hope that things work out and that they end up happy. PLEASE update as soon as u can, i CANT wait to read more. THANX

Author's Response: I've been building up to this chapter for a while, and I'm so happy it didn't disappoint you. Thank you so much for the review. :)

Reviewer: Veronica Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/23/2008 - 10:39 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

I'm sorry, but Buffy is so clueless. I just hope that while she's condemning Spike for doing this, that he did it for her. Great chapter!

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

Reviewer: secretguest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/23/2008 - 10:29 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

This is bad. This is very bad. I wish he would stop but he's helping the only way he knows how. What's he gonna do if something goes wrong and they attack Buffy? Is this gonna end badly? I hope not but it seems it might. Poor Spuffy.

Author's Response: I'm so happy you see it that way. He has only the best intentions, but Spike (even canon Spike) tends to go through life with blinders on. As long as he's doing the right thing by helping Buffy, he doesn't consider that he might be doing the wrong thing in his method of helping her. Thanks so much for the review!

Reviewer: BuffyRat Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/23/2008 - 10:24 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

Poor misquided vamp. Not that I could see him with a nine to five, but still. The shit and the fan will meet sometime. And I doubt that Giles thinks Mr. Summers has suddenly become an upstanding citizen. Curious about what's to come, please update soon!

Author's Response: If I can maintain your curiosity until the last chapter, I know that I will have done my job as a writer. Thank you so much for the review. (hugs)

Reviewer: Pam S Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/23/2008 - 09:50 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Nine

Ah, the eggs... and not a fight club..

And Giles knows a little too much about the money.. and will surely contact Hank... and there goes their happy home..

Author's Response: It was interesting to me that many readers assumed Spike was in a fight club. I believe it was his use of the word "fisticuffs" in chapter 58. At any rate, it kept most readers off the trail of the eggs, which works for me. Thanks so much for the review. :)

Reviewer: Duchess Michelle Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/18/2008 - 07:14 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

I'm loving this story. I know I haven't reviewed in a while, but I've been downloading the updates to my computer so I can read them when I'm offline. I've loved this story since I first came across it and I'm always excited to get an update for it. You're a great writer! :)

Author's Response: I appreciate your taking the time to review now; it's great to know that you're still reading and enjoying the story. The compliment to my writing just made my day. Thank you! ((hugs))

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/15/2008 - 04:49 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Seven

I'm delighted to see more of this wonderful story. Spike's injuries and the difficulty of the "job" he's doing are worrisome, but I enjoyed the vividly described scenes of him making that deposit and faking the letter. The sun protecting outfit was hilarious, and I'm glad Xander got to get an eyeful of it, too.

Xander's apology was a pleasant surprise. Usually fanfic paints him as absolutely intolerant of Spike. His desire to not judge and just be a good friend rings true, and it's wonderful Buffy has a bit of support.

Author's Response: I think fanfic tends to be a little unfair to Xander. As hypocritical and judgmental as he could be, I fully believe he was a good man at heart. Like all of the characters, he seemed to be written very negatively in season six of the series, but in season five he was actually very understanding when he thought Buffy was sleeping with Spike. (Intervention.) If someone had taken the time to point out the similarities between Anya and Spike on the show, I think Xander's reactions to him would have been quite different. Thanks so much for the review!

Reviewer: RvengeisSweet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/15/2008 - 01:13 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

More then what I thought going in a very highly enjoyable story showing the more emotional side to the players, it makes you want them to get a happy ending

Author's Response: Thank you! It's always wonderful to hear from newcomers to the story. I really appreciate all the brave souls who wade into this 200,000+ word tale and then are kind enough to leave reviews.

Reviewer: mselfie Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 09:40 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

Really this is my new fav chapter it made me sigh :)

Author's Response: New favorite? Now, that IS a compliment. Thank you!

Reviewer: Blue Bell Knoll Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 09:14 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

I like this Dawn & Spike duo working together to help Buffy out -yes it is lying in a sense but with her pride how else could you help her without making her angry?

I say Go Dawn! Go Spike!

Author's Response: Dishonesty is never a good option, but you're right ... the two of them saw no other way to help her. I'm so happy you're rooting for Spike and Dawn. I hope that continues as the story progresses. Thank you for the review!

Reviewer: Breath-me_In Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 09:10 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

Awwwwwwww
I loved this it was all rather sweet!

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

Reviewer: Guy of Gisborne Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 06:12 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

Such cemistry and devotion from Spike I hope ot does not get him killed lmao

Author's Response: lol. Well, don't put anything past me. ;) Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Record Breakers Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 05:54 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

Awesome update!

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

Reviewer: Forbidden Loves Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 02:59 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

They are getting so good with each other that I am hoping this secret him and Dawn are keeping doesnt blow up in his face.
He has good intentions and means to protect her and provide for her it is just i dont know how she will take it given how Buffy tends to react to certain things it could go either way. Knowing Giles and the gang I can see them pouncing on this with thier Spike hate just to have something on him.



Author's Response: That is a perfect summing up of affairs. Poor Spike has only the best intentions, but good intentions don't always lead to good actions. After all, that's what the road to hell is paved with. Thanks so much for the review! (hugs)

Reviewer: luridmuse Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 02:09 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

This was great start to finish it went from slap stick to cuddle couch time to a huge part at the end with Buffy and Spike embracing I for one loved it and cant wait for your next part.


Author's Response: Thank you!

Reviewer: luridmuse Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 02:09 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

This was great start to finish it went from slap stick to cuddle couch time to a huge part at the end with Buffy and Spike embracing I for one loved it and cant wait for your next part.


Author's Response: Thank you! I have to admit, it was very nice to be able to write a more lighthearted chapter after all the angst. :)

Reviewer: You_gotta_love_bite Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/14/2008 - 01:06 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-Eight

I do so enjoy reading this fic its my favorite story to hunt down on my lunch hour this was so good I had to read it twice. Fab! job and I loved the laughs

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so flattered that you feel it was good enough for a second read. I hope I can continue to amuse you during your lunch hour. ((hugs))

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