

Date: 07/17/2011 - 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 21
Looking forward to the epilogue.
Author's Response: Thanks, it's sitting half written. I can't quite get it right, and I want it to be perfect. I will get there. I promise. Thanks for reading.

Date: 05/31/2011 - 12:52 am Title: Chapter 21
So glad they're happy. Lovely chapter, with their pre-wedding honeymoon. Update soon!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for your lovely review. I'm getting the epilogue together now.

Date: 05/30/2011 - 06:24 pm Title: Chapter 21
Sad to know it will end soon....
Well I enjoyed the new chapter; especially with not much to come now. Only one, right?
*nods* @ like a honeymoon before the wedding. Anne had the right idea.
Author's Response: I'm so grateful for your faithful reviewing. I'm glad you liked the chapter, and yes, I'm working on the epilogue now.

Date: 05/30/2011 - 11:37 am Title: Chapter 21
I really like the way you brought it back to his mom at the end. It was a touching moment.
Author's Response: Thanks, I thought she needed to be mentioned since she was the whole reason for them being. I'm glad you liked the changes. Thanks for reviewing.

Date: 05/30/2011 - 10:46 am Title: Chapter 21
Well rounded chapter. Enjoyed how they are around friends, alone, and doing everyday tasks. Looking forward to the epilogue
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

Date: 05/30/2011 - 10:19 am Title: Chapter 21
Happy Buffy... makes a Happy spike
enjoyed..
Author's Response: Happy readers make me happy, so I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for always reviewing.

Date: 03/21/2011 - 02:31 am Title: Chapter 20
In my head, Jack looks like one of the Weasely twins from Harry Potter. I'd imagine all of that Slang stands to get quite confusing. Too bad her mother is still being her mother, at least she has someone to stand by her. Update soon.
Author's Response: Not quite the look I was going for, but oh, well. I love Ireland and it's people, so I didn't want to make him a caricature. I would hope you were able to get the gist of what he was saying. I hope Joyce will eventually come around. We'll have to see. Thanks for taking the time to review.

Date: 03/20/2011 - 03:58 pm Title: Chapter 20
Good idea to make new memories.
And it's definitely Joyce's loss now.
Enjoyed the update.
Author's Response: Yes, and Jack is good friend to Spike, even though he may seem a bit brash. Maybe Joyce will come around, but I highly doubt it.

Date: 03/16/2011 - 08:28 pm Title: Chapter 20
Enjoyed this chapter. Loved how Buffy finally stood up for herself with her mom. Also liked Buffy meeting Spike's friend, Jack.
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it, sweeite. I'm glad you liked Jack. He was fun once I got him going.

Date: 03/16/2011 - 06:11 pm Title: Chapter 20
Sad about Joyce.. what a negative ...
And Jack doesn't help. And a little interpretation is needed for Buffy...
No more negatives I hope. Enjoyed.
Author's Response: It's too bad for Joyce, but Jack was meant to be funny. I'm sorry you didn't think it was. Thanks for taking the time to let me know what you thought.

Date: 03/12/2011 - 09:36 pm Title: Chapter 19
So sorry to hear about your mom. My husband died at age 34 and I remember about 6 weeks after his funeral standing in the men's department of a local retail store looking at a sweater I thought he would like. I was headed to the cash register before I realized he'd never be able to wear it.
It always helps to have a person who is willing to listen to the things you miss about your loved one.
Author's Response: I'm sorry for your loss as well. My father died at age forty-nine, which is young as well. My mother missed him terribly, but she lived her life to the fullest for the next thirty-four years. I don't know what it's like to lose a spouse, but I catch myself thinking it's her calling or going to the phone to call her. You're right about not truly realizing it for a while. I'm grateful to have friends and family for support. Thank you for taking the time to comment. There's a new chapter up now, and it's much more light-hearted.

Date: 03/10/2011 - 07:05 pm Title: Chapter 19
My condolences for your loss, hon. *hugs*
Regarding the story: I'm sure Anne hoped for the way her plan turned out and she would be happy to know she was successful.
Looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thank you very much. I appreciate your condolences. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, and more is up now.

Date: 03/07/2011 - 07:21 pm Title: Chapter 19
I can't wait for more! :D
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm working on the next now.

Date: 03/07/2011 - 07:18 pm Title: Chapter 19
Buffy and Spike have a lot of coping left to do. Such a very genuine take on loss. Update soon.
Author's Response: Yes, they do, and I plan to keep it coming in further chapters. Loss isn't somethng you move past after the funeral. Mine didn't fully register until a couple of weeks ago, and my mother's been gone a month and six days. You're in shock for quite a long time after such a loss, that it doesn't fully register. You know it intellectually, but your heart doesn't want to accept it.

Date: 03/07/2011 - 10:40 am Title: Chapter 19
Thank you, sweetie. Not only for the update, but for sharing this personal information with your readers. I know it took a lot. You're an amazing person. Love ya lots!
Author's Response: Writing this chapter was a very cathartic experience. I only wish I could have written more. I'll continue to mention Anne and the grieving process in later chapters, as I feel that a loss such as this is not something that one just puts away. I don't just think of my mother everyday. I think of her many times throughout the day, Thanks for your kindness and your friendship, both mean the world to me. Love you too!

Date: 03/06/2011 - 11:01 pm Title: Chapter 19
Thank you for the update. I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I can't imagine the depth of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Author's Response: You're welcome for the update, and thank you so much for your condolenses and prayers. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Date: 03/06/2011 - 08:42 pm Title: Chapter 19
The thing with the coffee cup just about broke my heart. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: I'm writing it now. The coffee cup exists. I just can't bear to look at it, much less pick it up an smash it.

Date: 03/06/2011 - 08:34 pm Title: Chapter 19
Thank you for the update.. sorry to hear about your mother.. glad to hear you had such a great relationship..
Author's Response: Thanks for your condolences. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.

Date: 02/04/2011 - 01:46 pm Title: Chapter 18
Loved this update! I also liked how you've paired Fred and Wesley. I hope when Buffy finally calls her mother she will stand up to her - even when Joyce's head explodes with the news of her engagement!
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.

Date: 02/03/2011 - 06:41 pm Title: Chapter 18
Enjoyed the update. :)
And regarding the way Joyce treats Buffy I don't think it's bad if Joyce didn't know of the engagement as the first person.
Author's Response: I'm sorry for not responding soon, but my mother passed away just before you left this. I don't get emails for SR alerting of reviews for some reason. I have to check manually. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. I hope you like the new one.

Date: 01/30/2011 - 01:16 am Title: Chapter 18
Glad New York is working all right for them. And that they've figured out what they are to each other. Looking forward to England. Update soon!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you'rre enjoying my story. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.

Date: 01/28/2011 - 09:33 pm Title: Chapter 17
Sorry to take so long before writting a reveiw for this great story. I don't have a problem with how you've written Joyce, she's one of those characters in the series that I never really liked so it doesn't bother me how she's written and it's more original to have someone other than Dru or Harmony being a b***ch toward Buffy. Looking forward to your next update!
Author's Response: I'm happy to hear from you anytime, so don't worry about waiting. I'm glad you like Joyce as the villian. I didn't really plan it that way, but that the way it happened. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and don't be shy about telling me what you think. :)

Date: 01/28/2011 - 02:17 pm Title: Chapter 18
This was very sweet. I'm interested to see where it all goes.
Author's Response: Well, thanks so much for taking the time to let me know your thoughts. I'm hoping to update at least bi-weekly from this point on. *crosses fingers*

Date: 01/28/2011 - 12:54 pm Title: Chapter 18
So glad you updated. This is one of my favorite stories in the spuffy realm. Great chapter. You warmed us up just right to get us back into the story!! Glad Buffy met his friends. Sure all will be great when she calls her Mom and Willow.
Author's Response: I am too, you don't know how horrible I felt, not being able to deliver on my promise of a chapter a week. I hate letting people down. I'm so glad to know you enjoy the story so much and the chapter was pleasing to you. I hope to have another as soon as possible.

Date: 01/27/2011 - 10:17 pm Title: Chapter 18
Welcome back, sweetie! Great chapter! Love the interactions between Spike and Buffy---lusty and otherwise! I'm so glad his friends are accepting of her. Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, dear! It's so good to be here. I'm glad to know you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for the review!