Lovely, lovely chapter. You've given them a beautiful life together and I'm so grateful for this idea. Of course, there is still the shadow of Carlotta....dum, de, dum, dum. Thanks for such an imaginative and well-paced story. It's been a delight to read. And, for the record, I loved Carlotta and the Spike/Carlotta relationship. In my mind, Spike has too great a capacity for love to spend all of it on one person!

Another great chapter. I loved your use of the Lover's Walk quote and I'm so glad yoiu didn't end it there. I need a few more chapters (at least!!).

Amazing reunion.

I'm glad that Spike came back - even if it was after two years. At last - time is not matter for him.
I'm confused about this chapter in two points: 1. She remembers vividly the day Angel arrived in Rome. Angel? And where did Willow go? Or wasn't she there in body and flesh? I shouldn't read so quick - but I can't help myself - I have to know what's happening and speed up reading ;-)

Thank you! I'm so glad that you did't makes us work too hard befor they came back together. Now that he is back, I'm looking forward to hearing about his journey. Another great chapter. I'm thinking that we haven't seen the last of carlotta, however; I recall your passing reference a couple of chapters back, so I think there may be more angst in store for everyone. Still loving it tremendously.

*sigh* All is forgiven. See how your writing draws me in? Played me like a stradavarius, you did. Thanks for the lovely chapter.

This chapter was sad to read for me. I don't see Buffy as happy. She acepting her life as it is without Spike as it seems. But happy? No, I wouldn't call it happy. She's missing an urgent part of her life.

Ok, this is my resolve face. You've hit on a pet peeve of mine. Whenever anyone tells me that they are "content", I automatically think that they are settling for less than they could have, and fooling themselves into trying for less than they could be. This is not acceptable for anyone, least of all Buffy or Spike. These are not the type of people who just accept that there is no other way. Glad I got that off my chest. A vague disclaimer is no one's friend. That being said, it's your story and I trust you to take us where you think we need to go. I've certainly loved it so far.

I apologize for the long gap between reviews - RL intrusions. I love the way this is moving. Once again, you give us unexpected shifts that move everyone down the story path, but not always the way I thought they'd go. This is such a lovely chapter, very quiet and thoughtful. I appreciate the fact that you skip over the details of Buffy's first year and move us to her present place. I get the sense that it is not just contentment but peace that she has found, and acceptance. Of course, the fact that she's heard nothing from Spike in two years scares the daylights out of me. I have this vision of Spike and Carlotta locked in this struggle of support and containment - suffering because Spike won't instigate her demise and Carlotta switches between wanting it and fighting it. Love this story so much! Thank you!

Buffy finally telling Spike her feelings was great! His rreaction was totally unpredictable. Really gooooood chappie.

God, woman, I needed them to have that time in the hospital bed, even if it was bittersweet. I love the idea of Angel's still trying, so unlike his usually stoic self. And I love Dawn being the only one who can see the situation for what it is. I would beg for the angst to stop, but if that means the story would end, then angst away, by all means. Spike's meeting with Carlotta is bound to have enough of it.

*sighs* I got all teary. Dammit....I love this story but there should be a disclaimer: In case of excessive crying please use the hanky provided. but alas...no disclaimer no hanky. Loved it...more please :D