Ah poor Dru. I have a feeling things are going to get worse for her though rather than better. And poor William he's trying so hard to put her back together but she's too damaged. I really wish I would write the way you do - you really feel the emotion and the pain. Looking forward to the next part.

Author's Response: Dru is a victim of fate and her whole life so far hasn't been a walk in the park. You're right when you say that William is trying hard to help her, but he's finally realised that she's too broken to be pieced together again. You might be right about things getting worse, but I don't want to spoil anything for you, so you'll have to wait and see. :) And thank you so much for that compliment! It makes me really happy to know you enjoy reading this fic. Thank you for the awesome review!!! :D

This relationship between Dru and Spike makes sense in its own unique way. Incest and sexual abuse in a purely all human context rationalises Dru's actions and thought processes. Lovely writing as always.

Author's Response: I love to hear your thoughts. :) I created Dru's background in my mind before I introduced her and then I just built her reactions based on that. It's great to know it all makes sense! Thank you for being wonderful!!! :)

I think you got it excactly right - great update!

Author's Response: Awesome. :D Thank you so much for reviewing!!!

It really did. And I like the idea, however horrible the situation is, to see another, more realistic reason on how Dru became so unhinged. Too tragic. I have to wonder what will have happened to Buffy come this morning. When will she realize she's reliving Spike's life? And I still can't wait for their next encounter. Poor girl is still thrumming from what almost was, either she jumps him or she "jumps" him. :) Wonder which way it'll go. Update soon!

Author's Response: I had in mind all that backstory to Dru as soon as I introduced her. I figured there had to be many children at foster homes that have gone through a fair share of abuse and she seemed to fit that scene. Her idea of love is far removed from what love is actually supposed to be and now William has finally come to understand that. As for Buffster... she'll ifgure out whose lfie she's dreaming soon. Not in the next chapter yet, but soon. There is more Spuffy interaction coming! :) Haha... thrumming would be the right word. We'll see what it takes for her to jump him. ;) Thank you for the delightful review!!!

Poor Dru...damaged and yet William understanding that saying he loved her at that time put him in the same light as her "step" father..
And Buffy.. seeing it all in a dream and the flour - poor thing. thinking she is crazy. Waiting for the realization of who she is dreaming about..
And Spike.. stealthy.. LOL
enjoyed..

Author's Response: Exactly. Dru has been damaged to the point where she can't distinguish abuse from love and William has finally come to understand it.
I think everyone would think they were going crazy. :) And that realisation of whose life she's dreaming is coming. Not in the next chapter yet but soon.
Hee... he can eb quick when he needs to be. :D
Thank you for being wonderful!!!

That was the best thing you've ever written.

Author's Response: Wow, I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for making my day!!! :)
Btw, sent you PM via here. Hope you got it. :)

So this Dru has visions of the future...

I wonder what's the what with Anya - first the wishes, then her remark it could never work to get attached. And she remembered the pendant.

The Cookie scene was fun but the timing wasn't perfect. *gg*

Author's Response: Yes! :D She's psychic.
Anya's not human and well, if we 'assume' she's a vengance demon it would be a bit confusing for her to have feelings for a man. :) That's why she wouldn't want to get attached. And yup, the pendant seemed familiar to her.
Hee... the timing sucked, didn't it? ;) Thank you for the lovely review!!!

Oh bad timing by Dad! (Though he would probably think it good timing.)
I adore Spike in this story - the tough guy, the bashful boy, the protector, the seducer all rolled into one very attractive package :-) I love the story you've created and am looking forward to seeing where it all goes.


Author's Response: *g* Oh yeah, I'd say Hank would consider it a very good timing, but you know fathers... ;)
Ooh, you're made of win! I'm happy you like him here and I love the way you described him. :) I have the storyline planned out but I know from experience that a story tends to take on its own life, so we'll see. :D Thank you for the sweet review!!!

I really wish you'd made her mother Joyce,really.

Author's Response: I figured it would be way too OOC and it just didn't feel right. If you wanted me to make Joyce so horrible, I'll assume you don't much like her character, do you? ;) Thank you for reviewing, Kari!!! :)

Kitchen is hot with yummy goodness of the baked and shaked kind. Their dancing around each other in getting familiar with their quirks is enchanting and exasperating. Wonder how Hank will react to Spike sniffing around Buffy. Takes a bite out of a cookie!

Author's Response: Hee... cookies and Spike? Yummy goodness indeed. ;) It's what Buffy and Spike do... Dance around each other until something snaps. *g* Enchanting and exasperating is the perfect way to describe it! We'll see how Buffy and Spike get out of that tight spot. Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D

LOL Hide the shotgun..
Glad Spike came to apologize and it seems they are getting even closer..
More William dreams and poor Dru. Waiting for her to make the connection.
And a locket that Anya recognizes.. teasing us again?
enjoyed..

Author's Response: Hahaha! Oh yeah, you got that right. :D
His need to deny what happened and ignore it completely was overpowered by his need to apologise and make it better between them. Indeed, they're getting closer.
Dru has had a hard life and William wants to protect her more than anything.
Hee... I might be. ;)
Thank you for being lovely!!!

So love this chapter

Author's Response: *beams* Thank you so much for saying that!!! You're made of win.