Squeee! :D
Evil place to end it. Now I have no idea if she's actually going to let him take her back to his place or if he's even going to suggest it or if they're just going to separate with a kiss by the end of the night.
Part of me's hoping for that sappy 'they go to their respective apartments and think of each other aaaall night' but the other (and bigger) part is screaming for naughtiness to ensue :D
No matter where you take it I feel confident that the next chapter will be as good as this one. I did thoroughly enjoy the read, and feel happy that the next update will be soon.
Oh, I hope it's nothing too serious (Jolynn) and that she's up and well again soon. I've thought many times that I wanted to read Beneath the Shadows of Evil, but I have a lot of reads that I'm following right now, so I haven't gotten to it.
Well, I am looking forward to your next update, but in a strange way not, since I don't want this fic to end. I like waiting for your next update and wondering what's going to happen. I don't know if other's have suggested it, but will there maybe be a sequel to this one? :)
Hugs and Kisses to you.

Author's Response: Sorry about the cliffie sweety - it shouldn't be too long before I post again and I do hope you enjoy where I take them, *winks*. As for Jolynn, its serious enough to have her out of work for awhile but not so serious that she won't make a full recovery and be well soon. Sometimes colds can turn into bad things and she just needs some rest and TLC from her SO. I think when your ready to read her fic, you'll thoroughly enjoy the story. She has a wonderful way of weaving a tale that draws you in. I am so happy you look forward to the chapters of IAN and have enjoyed it so much. The answer to your question is yes, there will be an epilogue, but of course that will e the last chapter I post before marking it complete. Thank you so much for the lovely review honey, it is truly appreciated. Smoochies to you from me and my (naughty) muse.

This chapter was just too cute for words...I'm just sorry that it's going to end soon. I love reading this story...boo hoo.

Author's Response: Awwww, thank you sweety. Sadly I do need to wrap it up, but I promise they'll be lengthy chapters still full of the same fun to the very end. Smoochies to you darling.

OMG! CHIGGERS! My Dad told me about chiggers! He got them while stationed in Korea in the early 1950s. Little suckers are like cockroaches - been around forever and will probably be around when mankind is no more! I gotta tell you, this tale is so exceptional all by itself, but you've also brought back memories for me of things my Dad used to say about the military! And that's just priceless! Thanks for those memories (I had forgotten so much, but this tale is helping me to remember so many stories my Dad used to tell us!).

Thanks also for the Jolynn news. You do realize that since I pretty think of you and Jolynn as my favs on the Spuffy Realm that I'll expect you to help me get through the next couple of weeks by being even more phenominal and writing your little heart out. Give muse a bribe or two.... chocolate....nylons.... what ever it takes now days! Love the tale and such a wonderful update - they are just so cute when they stop trying so hard to both be badasses! More please. Cyber smooches and hugs! (You'll notice I got in another sentence with you and jolynn ---oooo! and this line makes yet another!) Thanks for the entertainment hun!

Author's Response: Hee hee - I first found out about chiggers when I was just a civilian and I had a man/best friend for a roommate and he introduced me to his best friend (A marine) and we went to Camp Lejeune to visit him. Didn't get them while their but it wigged me out. OMG, you're dad was in Korea? That was my first duty assignement out of AIT. Spent 6 months at Camp Humphreys (groud ambulatory unit - lots of field time) and 4 months at Camp Casey working the ER. I could tell you stories that would have you pee'ing your pants and some that might have you puking. Good times. Glad I can bring back some wonderful memories for you sweety. LMAO - I will certainly do my best to get you through the time Jolynn won't be posting. Giggles, it really is nice to be mentioned alongside of her b/c let's face it, her style of writing is phenomenal and of course I'd love to be as good as her one day - plus she's a total sweetheart of a person. I'm so thrilled you enjoyed this chappy hon, hopefully just a few more days till I post again. Thanks so much for the awesome review - and my muse is going bananas over here chanting 'write, write, write. Hugs you tight.

Still totally with you, and still totally loving it! Still have no intentions to join the ARMY, but it's really neat to hear about the experience - thru both your anecdotes and Buffy's POV. Way to go! And keep it up. :)*

Author's Response: LOL, not gonna join the Army? Even with a DS like Spike, ahem, on top? It's most definetely an intersting lifestyle - so much happens while you're in it seems you never run out of personal stories to tell. Glad tou hear you're stil enjoying the story sweety. Next chappy should hopefully be up soon. Thanks for the great review darling, hugs.

Nm, didn't see that it had a link for a second page at the bottom

Author's Response: Sorry hon, but I do hope you enjoyed the chappy and the next one as well. Lots more to come. THanks for the review. Hugs.

Love how nervous Spike was during their dinner. I'm going to be so sad to see this fic end! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Thank you sweety. I'm glad you enjoyed their date. Sadly yes, it will be coming to an end in a chapter or two, I'm sorry. But it will be a very happy ending. Huggles.

YA THEY STARTING TO GET CLOSER!!!!! i love this story so much and am so happy that u updated. im so glad that theyre talking like civil human beings and that theyre kinda dating. i really hope that they keep getting closer and that they get together soon. also i hope that everything works out and that they end up happily together. please update as soon as u can, cant wait to read more. thanx

Author's Response: Rest assured they are well on the road now and it shouldn't be much longer before they're a bonifide couple. I hope you enjoy the next chapter as much as this one sweety. Thanks so much for the review. Hugs.

gotta love faith. checking into spike's file was brilliant. never can be too safe. i guess at this point in my life, i'm thinking all men are pigs too but that's another story. anywho, great job. your muse is the bestest muse ever and i bow gracefully before him. great job. glad buffy decided to give spike a chance. i think he's proved that he's not a complete ass. lol. i noticed that lindsey was mentioned. is he gonna be a problem for these two cuz....yikes. if he is, BRING IT ON!! spike will definately put him in his place. great job. more soon. have a great weekend.

Author's Response: Giggles - that's what friends are for of course. Sorry to hear about your view of men, been there done that myself. Of course right when I swore I was never going to marry is when I met the hubby - it came to bite me right in the arse. Nope, no Lindsey, I think he served his purpose, but it helped Buffy to understand what went on that day. Thanks for the review my friend... hugs you tight.

My review for this chapter seems to have disappeared....... *looks confused*

Author's Response: Uh-oh. Not sure what happened. Try again maybe?

great updates

Author's Response: Thank you darling, glad you enjoyed. Hugs.

because of my very aweful weekend and this week spending every non-working moment at the hospital, you must update this immediately

Author's Response: Giggles, you know I'll do my best my dear friend. I know what you've been facing lately and have tried not to bother you too much. I promise to chat with you today and thanks for reviewing. Hugs you tight and a nice leather strap for Edward - lol.

Oh so we got alittle more into Spikes past, I love Willows talking about a getting to be friends with her is like a meal.

Can't wait to see what the dinner holds, and how he comes back from the feild work.

Author's Response: Yup, a bit of background, just enough for Buffy to think on. Dinner will be interesting, that much I will say, *winks*. Glad you enjoyed sweety and thanks so much for the review. Huggles.