Funny I wonder how Willow and Tara would feel if they found out Spike was now supporting them while they still crashed at Buffy's for free? How would Willow then justify her actions I wonder. I thought this was really good especilly with Buffy turning Giles down he's gonna have to come to terms with the fact Buffy isn't a kid anymore and she's not gonna be pushed around by him or the counsel.On another note Spike has to be the worlds sexiest step-dad on the planet!

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Were you really so angry with me?” Buffy’s voice was rising, though not from rage. Her chest hurt and she could feel the threat of tears. She turned her back on him before adding, “They all looked like me. Did you really hate me so much for leaving?”

“I didn’t hate you!” he burst out, fumbling, eager to explain. “I—I hated them. I hated them because they were there—they were there and you—you weren’t. All I wanted was for you to be—”

This was a pivotal point for both of them I couln't imagine it put a better way. I think its cool your having them face each other on uncomfortable issues and not run from their problems it shows just how far they both have come.

I'm kinda worried what her friends and Giles will do now that she has decided not to play along I just don't trust this Willow not to do something evil or even Giles.

LOL to Spike sneaking into school and then getting mistaken for Dawns dad and feeling offended and then he tried to lie about his age it just gave me the best giggle. Dawn hugging him was a small touching moment as well. I am really looking forward to what and how the Scoob's react to Buffy saying No thanks.

Please more

Oh thank God a chapter! I was dying to see what would happen and you just made all the waiting worth the while I loved it! I'm always sneaking on my morning break for FTTP posts and this one just was so worth the waiting.
=)

I have a question for you
if I were instead of buffy, one of the first questions that I had done to spike is why the hell he not me knowme the first time that he saw me?????
yes, I know that has happened over 100 years, but in more of 3 years, non Ring any bells?
he did not recognize any of its phrases of her that as much it liked to him? when she grew and acquired her body of woman, he did not recognize it?
comon! they are in hellmouth, everything are possible, even travel in the time
he is somebody extremely perseptivo, I understand that in the beginning he was confused, but he was 3 years to think the things, to see details... remember things... did he never doubt for a moment? she does not feel disturbed of not being recognized?

This chap. is huge you almost need a knife and fork to cut into it. Both Suffy and Spike seem to be working on their relationship issues and it is going to be very interesting to see what Giles and the gang does when faced with Buffy coming into her own and making her own decisions on her life and home and lovers.

“Have you ever been in love?”

I loved this direct question from Spike to Dawn because love does make you do the crazy. I am really enjoying this great job.

WAY 2 GO BUFFY!!!..lol...

i loved this! spike's foray into high school was awesome. funny that he'd be taken for her dad, and a reminder of how Not normal he is. his employment is still way sketchy. i'm afraid that'll bring future angst.
but i liked buffy and dawn's talk, and the sexy spuffy reunion.
the scoobies are going to wig! :D

YES!!!!

WOOHOO! Go Buffy!

So Dawn's Dad is hot, huh *gg*
With Dawn's help chances are higher that Buffy will take that money, best choice. Spike hasn't many to chose from too.
Spike isn't the only clever one; Dawn's keeping he eyes pen too. Maybe her talk helped Bufffy to see more clearer too. Well at last she found the ultimate test to see if Spike is stronger than his demon.
Oh :)) I like the decision she made :) I just hope things with Spike's job will go well = he doesn't have to do something Buffy won't like as the slayer.

"How refreshing ......." Sorry, that was my review just gone through - forgot to put my name on.