I love the way you did this chapter. It seemed very real and very plausible within the Buffy-Verse. :)

Author's Response: Thanks Rainey! I'm glad you think so!

Great update! Felt really bad for Buffy, good thing Spike was there for her. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thanks Pet! Isn't it great when Spike's a big, fluffy puppy? LOL...:)

Interesting talk between Xander and Anya and I can't wait to see how Buffy's chat with Hank goes! Can't wait til the next update!

Author's Response: Thanks! I've actually written Convo #1 with Buffy and Hank. Let's just say...it's lucky for Buffy that she has Spike there. :)

Hopefully Hank will step up and, at the very least, take on some financial responsibilty and try to fix his relationship with Buffy and Dawn. I think it would be funny if he found out about Spike's true reason for avoiding sunlight. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you! I really want to try to FIX the relationship between Buffy and her dad. I've been re-watching the series, and I love Buffy's interaction with her dad when he comes to pick her up for the weekend. I would love to try to get them back to some sort of friendly point, but I don't think they could ever be as close as they once were, unless Hank had a really, really good reason!

Why do I not trust the drug that Travers is using on Dana, I wonder? And Buffy's dad comes home and there's no hug, no fond smile, no warm welcome at all. As he doesn't seem to be feeling affectionate towards his daughters I can't help wondering just why he invited them to stay in the first place......

Author's Response: :) Thanks! Well, all of that will be revealed very soon. Though it's a possibility that the hug didn't come because he's been out of town and needs a shower, or because he's not sure how to act around her.

all i have to say is WOW!! is this ur first story?? cuz it's really good!! i love it! i read it all the way through tonight and can't wait for the next chapter. sorry i didn't comment (believe me! i COMMENT!) but my computer's being wonky and i've been having to refresh a lot. but u've done a wonderful job so far and can't wait for the next chapter!! oh btw, the past couple of chapters, i thought it'd be funny if Spike and Buffy had been in Hank's room the whole time!! LOL

Monica

Author's Response: LOL, thanks Monica! :) It's not my FIRST story for the Buffyverse. I wrote two stories that were multiple chapters, and I wrote two short stories. I've also written over a hundred fan fictions for other shows, like Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Friends, and Xena: Warrior Princess. :)

Finally I was able to finish this chapter. Work kept interrupting me. Stupid work. This was a great chapter. I loved it! I'm glad she was able to sit down and have a frank talk to Dawn about sex. Unfortunately, for a lot teenagers there is still not a lot of support and honest discussions from older adults. There left to float alone and potentially make bad decisions (a.k.a. Buffy Summers!). And it was also great to see the two sisters bonding, so many stories lack that, heck even the show. Totally pissed me off that they made Dawn into such a raging brat. Anyways, and what a nice ending, to have Buffy and Spike "bonding" like that. So to sum up, totally enjoyed this chapter!

Author's Response: Thank you! I've gotten feedback elsewhere actually reaming Buffy a new one for going off with Spike and having sex with him right after her talk with Spike. The way I see it is that Buffy's an adult, and besides, it's not like they were flaunting it in Dawn's face. She was asleep! LOL

Wonder if anyone will notice the claim bite. Glad they claimed each other. Can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: Haha...well, I'm sure it'll be widely talked about when Giles comes back into the picture.

Sounds to me that Buffy found a good way to talk to Dawn; telling her that she should wait but also that she would know when the time is right.
LOL for making Spike believe that all Summers woman are very strong *g*
Good too that the door had a lock :D
Looking forward to more (like if the claim will change things).

Author's Response: Thanks cordykitten! :) Not sure it'll change much of anything since they're pretty much inseparable as it is. LOL...:)

Loved the Dawn and Buffy convo, made more sense and it went well. Poor Jake,*hehe* Spike really scared him, I love Buffy and Spike's relationship here, so healthy and mature, You write them really well =) And can I say the sex was HOT! Yummy!!

More soon please! :) Looking forward to meeting Hank.



Author's Response: Thanks Ami! I had such a hard time writing this chapter. Mainly because I wasn't sure if I wanted to go the claiming route, because honestly, I'm still a newcomer when it comes to writing Buffyverse fic. I still don't know all the details about claiming.

Really loved the chapter, although I would've expected Spike to freak when Buffy told him about Dawn wanting to have sex. *lol* More, please!

Author's Response: LOL...thanks Pet!

Good for Xander to notice that (=how much of an idiot he'd become). I hope that knowledge will stick with him. He's hurting Anya and doesn't even notice it.

Ah Dawn... she's indeed growing up. And it sounds as if she has won the talk. Or better run away. Hopefully - if Buffy makes it feel better - will the next talk be better.
Hank? He really should send some checks (check) again.

Author's Response: Thanks cordykitten! :) The next talk will be much like the last, but Buffy's gonna get some definite answers out of her sister just so she can have a little peace of mind. I'm still trying to decide how to write Hank. I've never written his character before, and we didn't see a lot of him on Buffy, but every time he was on, I enjoyed him. So I'm trying to decide if I want to make good excuses for him or make him the same dead beat Buffy thinks he is.