I just finished chap 20. I like how the story is progressing. Looking forward to the rest. I was a little confused though because it seemed like you listed the potentials death in the other chapter but then listed the birth of their children after the date of death. Maybe I will reread and see if I missinterpreted.

Author's Response: I did list them that way, because that was the order of occurence. The girls were potentials who each had a relationship with a master vampire of the Aurelius line; of which Spike is also a master. The potentials died, for various reasons, of various causes. Their lovers, all master vampires, brought them back from death -- by mystical means. The girls, now resurrected potentials, all got pregnant after they were returned from death. Only Angel and Spike had no hand in the resurrection of their lovers (Darla and Buffy). Angel didn't know it could be done successfully -- and Spike wouldn't have hurt Buffy that way; nor was he Buffy's lover prior to her jump to save Dawn and the world.

Love it you have Angel down to a T and it's great to see Willow rattled. You're doing fine with the updates it's quality not quantity that matters.

Oh, my. Definitely still reading. In fact, this is one of the stories I leap on when I see an update. I love what you're doing here. This has been a really great read. Thanks for all your hard work. Hope you're feeling better soon. And don't push yourself to keep us happy. Reading your work is a treat that's worth waiting for!

Me? I loved it! I'm glad that everyone is supportive for Spike to get the chip out. Will it be Dr. Thomes? He helped before and I think they could trust him. Love the way Wesley reacted to Angel's phone call. And no worries - I'll stay and check every new chapter (and will read it!)

Am wondering could dawn be a slayer like her mom buffy hmmm something to think about lovved how close buffy and spike where all about protecting there daughter dawn and connor.And angel is really fooling hiself if he think's it will be that ease to defeat buffy and spike and there friends.Can't wait to see what they have plane for him the buffy bot will be even more funny win he think's it's really buffy but NOT.Take your time nia we can wait for yor next great chapter.Get well soon Big Hugs

I'm still reading!! and loving every word! I'm sorry to hear that you reinjured your shoulder - good luck with that!

I'm still with you, Nia... Still loving it, too

Good chapter. I really enjoyed the fact that Angelus was underestimating everyone and his annoyance that they'd be flippant while he was trying to upset them.

Are you kidding?? You know your fans check every day for an update. We know you aren't feeling that strong but we all look anyway. Any update is a grand present we all rejoice. Love the atmosphere you're building and the Darla explanation makes so much sense it should be part of canon. Take care of yourself.

Excellent chapter update. {huggles} Don't worry about length. You have to write wha tyou feel, and end where you feel the chapter ends. If you force yourself to numbers it will be more of a strain and a stress. Your chapters are a good size. Trust me, I've seen much shorter.

I am absolutely with you and waiting every minute for more of this story. So just no that we are here and waiting. And loving every word of it. cindy

You've still got me, especially after this chapter!! Great update!!! Loved the Giles/everyone scene after the chip removal was introduced, but I really loved the snarky comment he made to Buffy....that's sooo what I envisioned Giles to be like. And the end...I was laughing too!! Angel is depending too much on his own arrogance...but I fear all that when Drusilla comes back...can't wait for more!!!

Oh, I'm definitely still with. I'm gonna enjoy watching Angel get what's coming to him . He doesn't realize how out of the loop he is with the Sunnydale crowd. He also doesn't realize how much Wesley has grown since he first met him. It should be fun when he finally clues in.