This story just keeps getting better and better! I love how Oz and tara are getting along so well and how there is a little "thing " that seems to be developing b/n Wes and Dawn. The scene w/Buffy and Spike w/the baby was breathtaking and I can't wait to see Spike's reaction to Buffy openning her heart to him! Please update soon!

I swear...You almost had me crying with the "My heart is in your hands". This series is just wow. I applaud you. BTW, when is Willow going to resurface again? Keep those chapters coming!

OK, wow. I just found this at the Love's Last Glimpse Awards a couple nights ago, and have been reading incessantly since, starting with Origins. Wow. This has got to be one of THE best twists I've seen on Buffy's return. And can I just say that I love Wes too? And I worry about Willow's evil-like tendencies. You write Tara beautifully - Oz's comments about something in her nature just drawing you in were spot on. I sense Ganya in the air *g*. My goodness, I can't possibly relate how much I am in love with this story in one measly review! Definitely add me to the regular readers list - you've got me hooked! I like your idea that Dawn in from Buffy and Spike; are Kirsten and the mysterious baby Will from them as well? You cliffhanger-woman, you.... Your quotes set the tone of the chapters quite well. Some other authors have done it and it just serves to chop up the storytelling a bit - but you make them flow in quite nicely. And I think I'm going to have to listen to Alice in Chains after reading all these wonderful lyrics. Keep up the incredibly work - you have such talent for characterization! Looking forward to more!

loved it!!!!!! post soon. can't wait for more.

Another great chapter, loved the look into Dawn's sense of responsibility, something that was keenly missed in season six. Are Tara or Dawn or anyone going to bother to warn Willow, Xander, or Anya? Would be a wonderful way to find out that Willow is the cause of much of the damage.

It's late now *yawn* but I had to read the new chapter. Seems good that Spike is feeling better. That's good. They'll need everyone ready when Angelus arrives.. The Dawn POV was moving. Looking forward for more. *Night.

The details in this chapter made it resonate. I ache for Dawn and her perceived role in everybody's injuries. Buffy is very sympathetic, even on auto pilot. I love the way you're writing her loving relationship with Dawn. What is Spike going to think, waking up to a baby that smells of Darla and Angel? I can't wait to find out!

Another great chapter. I just wonder what Spike is going to do when he wakes up next to a baby that smells like Angel. Hmmm... that should be fun.

Poor Dawnie. She's so torn. She has always loved Spike, but now that she knows he is her father ... it's killing her even more to see her like this. I wonder what Kristen's part in all of this is. Also, Dawn sounded awfully I shouldn't be here type thing. I was really worried about that. She picked up some in the end though, thank goodness. I do love this story, and I eagerly await for the next update.

I can just picture Spike laying on the bed w/a newborn baby tucked up against him! What a picture! I can't wait to see what happens when Spike finds out about Connor and who his parents are and that Angelus is back! Will we be seeing any more of Willow in the next chapter? Please update soon!

I love this story. It's got such a nice mix of elements-romance, passion, tenderness, adventure, horror, mayhem, good chracterization, lovely plot with just enough smut. Lovely lovely story. Update soon. Until next time.

ooh, is it possible that we're seeing the beginnings of a Dawn/ Wesley pairing? (please say yes) and just who is that Kirsten chick? Lotsa questions to keep me eagerly awaiting the next chapter...

Poor Spike...he was really pretty beaten up. I like Wes' thoughts - about how Dawn was turning into a woman of his type...and Wes' afterthought. I like how everyone has gelled like a family - makes me wonder when the shoes' going to drop. :) Awesome as always!