Absolutely LOVED it. It was wonderful, perfect. Now I want Spike's reaction to what Buffy just told him.

Frustrated sob! You giveth and you taketh away - meanie! What a beautiful declaration from Buffy, absolutely wonderful - or it would have been if someone had allowed us poor readers to be given Spike's response! No fair! Yeah, I know, who said life was fair. Bloody great chapter and, fancy that, am gagging for more ASAP! Thanks muchly (but you're still mean!).

I think this story just keeps getting better and better - and that's saying something. Buffy's words to Spike have a smile plastered on my face. I can't get enough of this story.

I enjoyed the emotional domesticity of circling the wagons for Angelus' return. This group is ready for the unexpected, but not emotionally inured to possible consequences. I loved the scene with Buffy and Spike and Connor - her reaction to the baby was well written and heart wrenching, and the need to tell Spike what she was feeling for him was believable in this context. Wesley and Oz are already an intriguing component in this story. I'm looking forward to how they'll feature in the future. You're doing a good job drawing all the characters. Anya was both brittle and sympathetic, and Wesley's emotional support of Dawn was lovely to read.

Awesome update. The scenes between Spike and Buffy were very emotional and well throught out. Your thoughts, back emotions and present emotions were right on. They moved me through the entire chapter from start to finish. Wesley's bit with Dawn at the end really gave a lot to Wesley's character. I like how you put that in. I enjoy seeing Oz, Tara, and Wesley fleshed out into broader and more main characters. Oz and Tara actually make a cute couple, if the story goes more in that direction. Dawn and Wes are so cute. Maybe she can convince Wes that her crush is okay if he likes her because she's an ancient ball of energy in human form. So she's way older than him anyways. LOL. Look forward to the next update.

I think this is going to be one of my favorite chapters. There was such emotional depth to each and every scene that played out in the most basic and human way. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the Buffy and Connor moments...I love that she connected with him. So incredibly beautiful. My two other favorite moments were Anya's reaction to Dawn's guilt - a reaction we rarely get from Anya so when it happens it has such a deep impact and the other was Wes comforting Dawn...just such an unexpected moment but one that worked perfectly!

This is good. It flows very well and is perfectly at home with the rest of the story. I don't think I know what you're nervous about here. Unless of course the Wes comforting Dawn is headed into some serious NC17 action, then it all seems to be pretty much par for the course. And if it is going to be Dawn and Wes NC17 action, start giving us some disclaimers now so I can brace myself. ICK! Sorry

i really think that she should tell him that she loves him. i love this story so nothing you could do with it would be bad. keep up the great work and please post soon.

I really like how Wes took control of the situation with Dawn. I have to say, I've always like Wes' character - especially after the whole geeky brainiac phase. OK...even that was a little hot. :) Another fantastic update. :)

LOVE IT. THIS STORY IS SO AMAZING.

Of course I love it! I like the way your build the story, giving us enough to keepcounting the hours till the next update without us losing interest or becoming frustrated. I'm a greedy wench that always wants more.

Gods, Nia, the things you just did to me!!! You are just... brilliant... wonderful... effulgent! This was just breathtaking, sweetie, from first to last. All of the Scoobie bits were just perfect--the interactions struck just the right balance of tension and affection and humor and gallows humor and so so much more that I'm too damned looped from the Spuffy stuff to think of, but yeah... awesome! And Wes and Dawn... such a perfect little talk. *pets them* They're so cute when they're them... and when Dawn's not being shrill. Not that you make her shrill ever, but we saw WAY too much shrieking!Dawn to ever take for granted how nice it is for her to be rational and mature. And my brain is all scrambled from Baby Love, but I want Wes/Dawn smoochies! Can I start a write-in campaign? And the Spuffy.... Oh god the squee that echoed off these four little Brooklyn walls could damn well have caused a noise complaint! Because Spike and Buffy and a baby and Buffy wishing the baby was theirs OUT LOUD and then with the confession of love and... GAHHH! See... looped. And so so so buzzed. And worshipping at your altar right about now. You SO rock. So that's all the blather for now... I'm off to write porn in my now overly-perky state of mind... so if my bondage comes out fluffy it's all your fault, but in the best possible way. Awesome chap! *hugs*

*reaches for the tissues* for all the gods Nia god damn that rocked with emotions. Oz being the one to say let's go and get things going. Buffy telling Spike, "should of been ours". Spike thinking of all the things that he had done for Buffy and why and what she gave him return. Then she tells him "her heart is in his hands" *water works central*. OMG how fuckn sweet is that, that is like better than "i love you" anyday. Your transitions from scene to scene are insane...gahhhhhh get me and then twist me to something else..LOVE IT!!!!!!!. Anya trying to be her capitalist self but knows full well she will help out. Poor Dawn just trying to figure things out. Wes how awesome is he using the logic to help Dawn. Wes being the caregiver at the moment. How tender. The sun is setting though and I feel trouble brewing so huge that they need to get in gear and get the protection done. After that chapter Willow can turn into a toad, Spike's True self...well take that bitch. He is more of man than ever. Excellent chapter. emotional upheaval. LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!