This fic is absolutely awesome!! I have spent part of my work day reading it, and unfortunately not getting any work done, but it is well worth it. I love the originality of the plot line--even though you are using dialogue and moments from canon--I still fell like I don't have a clue as to what is going on. So, needless to say, I am on the edge of my seat. I am so very glad that you chose to move Buffy into a more mature adult who thinks before she leaps instead of hitting first asking questions later. I always wished the writers would develop her character more that way. As for the Spuffy love--I just wish you had more of it!! I also would like to see more Spike-isms as well. Not just in the dialogue, but in this version of Spike too. Otherwise, I do really like the direction you are going with this and can't wait for more. So, hurry up and post already, huh? :)

great update