Spike is acting hot and cold towards Buffy.. hot when he is there and cold the whole time he isn't there, when he's gone again. ~ Awe, beautiful written, Spike taking her cherry. Mmmh-hmmm. Spike kissed her when Buffy tried to say "ILY". So she didn't. First sign that he didn't want to hear it or because he couldn't say it back. Too bad it didn't last *sigh* ~ Joyce lived near Spike for a long time; she knows him good. So I think she's right when she says to Buffy that she should tell him how she feels. Old 'big bad' Spike is back. Yeah, that brings not only good memories back. *gg* It has its disadvantages too when your mother lives nearby ;-) Spike is the only man Buffy has ever loved, she has never loved anyone else? Too bad it wasn't the same for Spike... *sigh* so many lost years. *sigh* But I'm glad Buffy told him she loves him. Even if Spike didn't say it in words. Well only if you count 'let me love you' :)