

Date: 01/15/2008 - 07:45 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
oH MY GAWD. i love it. i love this chapter, i love this story.. and i love you! Grr. I have been readign this story forever sne you NEVER fail to bring a tear to my eye. I can twait for an update. please dont leav eus all waiting to long :)
Author's Response: Thank you for following the story! It's always so nice to hear when someone is tearing up over a scene; it really makes me feel as if I have put realism into the story and characters. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. :-D

Date: 01/15/2008 - 05:27 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
Sorry for the rant..
I guess I was into the moment.. LOL
Author's Response: Don't be sorry! I'm glad you were in the moment. :-D

Date: 01/15/2008 - 04:55 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
always befuddled me.. even on the show.
The only girl in the world..saving its arse everytime you turn around and the English pompas jerks in their suits would not give her money after her mother died.. or money period.
And how Willow and Tara didn't work or hardly lift a finger.. Buffy has to work !! Tell them to get out of your
house and find a place of their own..
Enjoyed. yeah.. Spike is right.. Her dirty little secret is obvious as hell to Dawn and everyone else. Spike is right..
Author's Response: That always drove me crazy as well. I loved the Scoobies through season five, but after that they all seemed to morph into selfish, whining, freeloading brats. They aren't much different in my story, but that isn't to say Buffy will be content to put up with it indefinitely. Thanks for the review. :-)

Date: 01/15/2008 - 03:25 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
OMG, will those people never relent? I so hope that Buffy will build up the courage to tell everyone but Dawn off and ride into the sunset with Spike, but I have complete confidence in you to make sure this story has a fitting ending (one that's far-far away, I hope :P) whether it be happy or not!
The whole interaction between Buffy and Spike was beautiful, and I'm so happy it didn't end up with her fist on his nose and that she meant it what she said she was his (for now, anyway!) and Dawn was so... Dawn! I loved it, as always!
XXX
Author's Response: As you can see, I am terribly behind on answering my reviews yet again. But I hope you read this to know that I greatly appreciate the support and encouragement you offer. Thank you. :-)

Date: 01/15/2008 - 02:11 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
Even with the secretiveness, it's nice to see Buffy can be kind to Spike the morning after.
Pretty harsh assessment he gave her, and yet... it rings true. Not that she couldn't think for herself, but she's not sure she can. It's easy to see how a Slayer, who has all these people she has to take care of, including a dependent sister, would jump at the chance to be taken care of. And not just taken care of, but relieved of responsibility. In Sunnydale, sometimes the whole world depends on her performance of her duty; on a daily basis, lives depend on it, including her own. Makes sense her London sojourn would have a deep appeal.
I'm not quite sure how the approval of her friends has anything like the same effect; and anyway, she hasn't been doing a whole lot to cultivate their approval, since they've all been prigs to her. But there the abandonment fear kicks in. So sad that she thinks she'll lose them if she makes them angry enough.
Far scarier -- and far more damning to them -- is that what she fears would make them angry wouldn't be any misdeed towards them, but simply living how she chooses in a way that hurts no one. I can see this playing out in canon, too, as when they kick her out of her own home... and she comes back and is all conciliatory and ingratiating, like she was the one with something to apologize for.
I hope your Buffy can outgrow that.
Author's Response: Yes, he certainly did not sugar coat things did he? I think he might have been more gentle had he not been so frustrated, but at least he's given her food for thought. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and thank you so much for taking the time to review it. :-D

Date: 01/15/2008 - 01:57 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
...and another twenty awards still wouldn´t be enough for this absolutely delightful read. Thanks for another amazing chapter.
Author's Response: How sweet of you to say! Thank you! (((hugs)))

Date: 01/15/2008 - 12:10 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
oh buffy's friend suck!! i would have loved it if you had written the part of that conversation!!! and would have loved to know how buffy responded. yeah. THEY want her to get a job!! oh, i could go deep into this subject but i won't. no point. great job. loved it. more soon.
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it in spite of the Scoobie gang's irritating behavior. Thanks so much for taking the time to review. :-D

Date: 01/15/2008 - 12:02 am Title: Chapter Fifty-Two
Interesting, you think once they got together everything would be fine but with this chapter you proved just how much work still needs to be done. Bravo.
Author's Response: The path to true love never runs smooth, so Buffy and Spike aren't quite out of the woods yet. I hope you continue to enjoy the journey. Thanks for reviewing! :-D

Date: 01/11/2008 - 12:28 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
great talk
Author's Response: Thank you. :D

Date: 01/11/2008 - 12:20 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Okay. So, I've been dying for the next chapter of this. I've been thinking about the whole wonderful story that you've created. Well, I ended up reading the entire 51 chapters all over again and just finished now. It was just as wonderful and heartwrenching as the first time. I hope you know what a masterpiece you've created. It's beautiful.
Author's Response: I'm so sorry about the delay between updates. I hope you enjoy the new chapter and thank you for reviewing this one. :D

Date: 01/06/2008 - 05:36 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Your New Years resolution should be to update this story like at least once a week! The suspense is killing me!
Author's Response: lol. That's a good resolution, but probably a hard one to keep. I will definitely try, though. Thank you!

Date: 01/03/2008 - 06:18 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-One
i have been obsessively reading this for the last few days - and loving every minute - and suddenly there's no 'next' button. no 'next' button! what am i going to do?
seriously this has been an incredible read. you've done an amazing job of enriching canon while creating a completely original AU. i didn't think it was possible to do both at the same time. and yet... :D
also, amazing spike characterization. i hope there will be more soon. please?
Author's Response: What an incredibly kind and flattering review. It is wonderful to know that you're enjoying the story that well. Thank you!

Date: 01/02/2008 - 07:42 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-One
God, that part gave me chills.
Absolutely gorgeous! It's been a while since the last post, so I just had to re read this chapter.
You have such a great talent for writing; this is amazing work.
Cant wait for another bit
*hint-hint*
Author's Response: Thank you so much! :-D

Date: 12/26/2007 - 05:45 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
a truly wonderful christmas present!!
finally truths come to light and Buffy believes him! yes!!!
I was worried when Spike called her a whore-- I couldn't help but sigh and think that it would be another couple chapters before they'd be able to work past that and talk. :) I'm so glad I was wrong. You wrote it beautifully.
Can't wai for chapter 52!
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-D

Date: 12/23/2007 - 09:16 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-One
awww i loved this chapter:) you did an awesome job hehe i cant wait for the next update :) i hope its soon.....
Author's Response: Thank you! :-D

Date: 12/23/2007 - 12:15 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Loved that, that was perfect, I can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you! :-D

Date: 12/21/2007 - 11:14 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Oh God he waited around for a dew days hoping she would show and then swallowed his pride and went over anyway to see her only to find she went to Angel. I would go drinking too and then having Giles shove him off like a parasite from the door could not have helped either.
This part did it for me:
Her voice had a hysterical note that he mistook for scorn. It made him more vicious, and he said in a mocking tone, “So, I hear we’re expecting, love. When’s it due?”
Buffy shoved him away from her so hard that he stumbled backward and fell to the floor, almost taking several pieces of furniture with him. When he looked up at her, he could see that her bottom lip was quivering. There were tears in her eyes, and the sight of them cut into him like a blade across the heart.
I keep hearing this little voice in the back of my head saying she might be having a baby and then I got misty over the ring there by proving my full Spike fangirl side. It was cool how you had them softly drift back together at the end of this page. I am dying to see what you have happen next.
Author's Response: Well, I keep my plot secrets locked up tight, so it's wonderful to know that I'm keeping you guessing. Thank you! :-D

Date: 12/21/2007 - 10:48 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
The road to forgiveness never read so good before. Wow this knocked my socks off and I'm still hoping for a Will/Beth baby :D
Author's Response: Truer words have never been spoken. Thank you for the review! :-)

Date: 12/21/2007 - 08:25 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
I dont know about Buffy but I love him and if given the chance I'd steal this boy right out from under her nose lol!
You have out done yourself this time such a beautiful heart clenching and knee knocking story I love it.
Please more soon it is hard to go without this love story.
Author's Response: Oh, I would definitely do the same thing. Canon Spike was such a beautifully romantic character. Obsessive in his love at times, but only because he had been hurt so often by the objects of his affection. I've been hoping to present him in a way that's realistic to the character, so it's wonderful to know that you're loving him just as much as I am. Thank you so much for letting me know!

Date: 12/21/2007 - 07:44 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Ahhh that was my review this new system kinda stinks at times cause either your review goes thru or you lose it completly.
My bad!
Deb
Author's Response: That's okay. :-D

Date: 12/21/2007 - 07:42 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
I'm a little behind this week looking over Spuffy Realm for updates but my hear stopped when I read this. I love how you made it so with Spike being turned it would not have mattered yo him or changed him if Buffy aka Elizabeth had been there instead of Dru. I have so been waiting for the reappearance of his ring for her and to find out he hadn't hidden it away all those years but carried it on himself like he could not let it out of his sight in fear of anyone finding it. And too I loved your Spike voice over of him telling himself in his head she did and does love him its like he so desperately wants it to be true. Ok I am sniffling in my latte now and want to go back and read it again.
Author's Response: I've gotten *very* behind on answering reviews, so please forgive the lateness of my reply. As always, I love hearing your thoughts on the chapter. Everything you said was what I was hoping to convey, so I'm very pleased. I hope I can keep you just as interested in the future. Thank you for taking the time to review!

Date: 12/21/2007 - 07:32 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
Would it be stupid to give him a chance and have some spark of hope nside of herself for William?
Go For It Buffy!
Author's Response: We'll see ... ;-D

Date: 12/21/2007 - 12:22 am Title: Chapter Fifty-One
I loved how Spike went to Buffy's trying to be the man he was to win her. Fantastic and dramatic and very romantic and all the other words that end in a tic this fic has it all.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. It's wonderful to know you think so highly of something I've written. :-D

Date: 12/20/2007 - 10:43 pm Title: Chapter Fifty-One
AHH!! omg!! i love this fic!! more please!!!!
Author's Response: Thank you!