Nerghhh! I could've sworn I left you a review last night... but when I checked today for your reply, it's nowhere to be seen!

Never mind... I'll repeat what I said.

LOL at Harmony! Sloppy seconds indeed. :D And you gave me a warm, "awww" feeling when Spike finally contemplates the word "relationship". 'Bout damn time, you daft bleached head! *pats his head affectionately*

Also, your endnote can't help but remind me of In The Army Now. Sort of like the Oz + Willow + Spike + Main Course - Dessert = Spuffy. Hey, lookie! Maths! :D

Thank goodness you've updated early... I ran out of couch material to chew on. *g* Keep up the great work, it's fantastic. :D

Author's Response: Oh wow, you're like the 3rd or 4th person that's said they had trouble leaving a review, huh. Don't know what's up with that but glad you got one through to me sweety. Giggles - Harmony as sloppy second, I couldn't resist, I simply couldn't. Lmao over the equation from IAN. Yeah, although you might wanna throw in some more things like divide and mulktiply - when it's time, *winks*. Sorry for your couch honey, hee hee, more to come this weekend, promise and thanks for the awesome review, you rock! Luv ya.

I have a feeling there will be some tears and more angst coming our way. I'd love for Buffy to overhear one of the conversations between Will and Angel so she can see what Liam is really like.

But bad Spike for sleeping around, again. Ya gotta love that ol' double standard.

Author's Response: Well, maybe a little, yes, but I'll go mild on it - nothing ike the type of angst that was in TE... that took too much outta me. Glad you liked it hon and I'll of course be updating this weekend. Thank you so much for the review - hugs you tight.

Damn it , tina! she's gonna go out with lunkhead again? Can't wait for her to find out what a piece of dirt he is. Glad spike is starting to see that emulating Angel is not what a man should be. Great update , can't wait for this wkend.

Author's Response: *ducks head*, yeah, she is - she's a weeee bit blind right now - been outta the loop in the dating scene for too long. But the upside is that b/c of Angelus, it has gotten Spike thinking in the correct direction - as soon as he figures it out, lol. He's clueless in the emotions dept, but he'll get there. Glad you enjoyed tha update hon - thanks a mil for the review - smooches to you.

Ooo, Buffy's mean when she fights. Any lesser ego would have wilted away by now. At least Spike realizes she isn't some dame he can wham bam thank you, ma'am to. She should be loved. And he's dangerously close to saying that word to himself in his head.

Gonna be a race to who punches Angelus first, Spike, or Buffy. The prick is bound to slip up soon.

Author's Response: Yes she is, she takes low blows for sure, but lucky for Spike he isn't too put off by it, it simply makes him want her more, *winks*. Good thing too, b/c it will help him to change. Thanks for the great review sweety - hugs and kisses.

waiting with bated breathe for update :)

Author's Response: YAY, glad you liked it hon, more to follow soon- thanks. Smooches.

So has the nameless brunette finally put an end to Spike's useless, take his mind of Buffy, one night stands? Please yes because she's never gonna like him if he doesn't stop. Angelus is foul. Buffy really is just another notch on his bedpost and I'll leave it there!! At least Buffy and Spike are having periods where they are getting along and he is saying some very interesting things to her. Am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the weekend and the update that I know will be as fab as ever. Loved it.

Author's Response: LOL - okay, twist my arm Sam, make Spike behave. somewhat. At least when it comes to other women. He's learning, he is. And oh yes but we have one really evil Angelus on our hands - just the right kind of guy to actually help Spike 'see' things more clearly, *winks*. You'll be seeing a lot more of SPike and Buffy getting along - even though the snark will continue. Thanks so much for the review darling, more to follow soon. Hugs.

I love Spikes growing emotional awareness. He's not quite there yet, but he's finally thinking about what happens AFTER he gets her. There are so many nuances in play, and there's no way they can keep having those steamy arguments without just combusting at some point. Wonder what Spike's new strategy will be. Really loved this one, and looking forward to the next.

Author's Response: Ah yes indeed, he IS starting to use his brain where his dick is concerned, giggles. The 'after' will become more apparent to him (and important) as he and Buffy get along more and more as time goes on Glad you liked the chappy hon, thanks so much for the review. Hugs you tight.

You posted early!! *dances* *realizes she'd rather be reading than dancing* *scrolls back up to read*
the mastercard line in angel's head is deliciously evil! hee!
oh, i can feel the heat radiating off the two of them every time they argue. woah! did spike actually think the word "relationship"? *hands him a gold star*
can't wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response: LOL - I'm glad you you danced and read and enjoyed it sweety. Angelus really is a bastard in this one - I couldn't help but use the credit card logo - that's how he thinks... ass that he is, lol. Yup - Spike actually had a deep thought for once about Buffy - and indeed every encounter they have leaves them both frustrated and wanting - but you'll never hear Buffy say it, at least for awhile, giggles. Thanks for the review hon - hugs you tight.

Oh, please, let Cordy gossip, let her tell Buffy about who Angelus really is... It was disgusting to know how much money he intend to spend... It was good that she didn't let him kiss her :) I think she can stop seeing him now, Spike is already jealous and it's obvious who she wants ;)

Author's Response: Angel is a real tosser here, I realize that, and it's actually fun for me to write him as such and serves the purpose, too. Buffy doesn't see it yet so she'll be out again with him, but she is a lady, so no worries over her doing anything too stupid with him, I promise. Thanks for the review hon, I'll update this weekend. Smoochies.

This was a great chapter, really bringing things to a head emotionally. Angel's a calculating cad, and Buffy's playing right into his hands. The good thing coming out of it is Spike finally admitting his feelings run a lot deeper than just lust. Now what is he going to do with that knowledge? Probably repress it some more, but I hope not.

There were several great scenes and lines in this chapter, but I really loved Spike getting to slam the door in Angel's face. Again!

This made me laugh out loud: “Bet I could make you scream.”

That snapped her out of it and she swiftly pulled back in order to face him eye to eye. “Right before I run maybe.” The almost kiss was breathtaking, but so was Buffy playing Spike and running off. He doesn't know how tempted she really was.

Thanks for more of this terrific story.

Author's Response: Oh yes, emotions have come up and as for Spike, well, he's never been in this situation before, so he's not even sure what to do yet. All he knows is that he doesn't want to see Buffy get hurt. Giggles - glad you liked those lines they had during the fight - I like writing snarky Buffy, she always knows how to put a man in his place. And of course she hides what's going on inside her like a pro..... run Buffy run, lol. Thanks for the awesome review my dear - hugs you tight.

Is it possible that I love this more every time?

Yay for Buffy not letting the poof kiss her! And double yay for growly Spike!!! I loved the pissing contest between him and Angel!
My brain is mush now, I really can't think after growly Spike.... Can't wait for more, honey, this ROCKS!!

Love you lots and lots!!!

Author's Response: LOL - I luv you boo, you always make my day when you comment. Pissing contest indeed and of course it gets worse before it gets better, sighs. But it makes the ending that much sweeter. Luv u boo - now go write more MBF for me, hee hee. Hugs and kisses.

For men.. experienced.. but for women we are damaged goods.

And it ended well.. maybe getting back to "partners" and a business relationship will steer them back together.

Angel- shy and making jokes..LOL Buffy has been out of the loop for a while.. got it planned including the gifts. Will she be bought ? Maybe Cordelia will hear some of the office girl gossip and clue her in about the True Angelus..

Waiting to know more about Angel's and Spike's relationship.. and family..

Enjoyed the mid-week update..

Author's Response: DOesn't it make you sick? But of course that's why I wrote it the other way around for Buffy to say, LOL. Poor Buffy though - she has been out of the loop for some time now and jaded a bit by Spike - thinking there's nothing worse than him out there when it comes to a player. But I'lll be moving the story along now and slowly getting them where they need to be, *winks*. The history between S&A will come a bit later in the story, and thank you so much for the review. Smoochies to you, boo.