RL beckoned and I had to step away for a while. Can't remember if I reviewed this chapter...Ford as the bad guy had so much potential. Too bad he only had that one episode in canon. I think creepy alien from Roswell and vampire wannabe always made Ford an untapped avenue of evil.

Author's Response: Awww, hope everything is ok in Rl! Thanks for coming back to push through till the end! Yeah I really liked Ford's character in canon too. He was interesting. I almost wish he wold have become a vampire. Thanks as always love.

Buffy should have told the truth about what happened with Parker! Can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: Yes, she should have... It was Ford (not parker, though VERY easy mistake because they are both douche bags lol) and she shouldn't have carried that alone, but teenagers are stupid... i know I've kept stuff hidden to protect my family before. I'm glad you are hating the angst like everyone else lol... it will pay off big in the end! More up soon! *hugs*

This is getting almost too angsty for me but I can't NOT keep reading because I love this story too much. However, I'm thinking of waiting until you've posted more so I can read a couple of chapters at the time. Just wanted to explain in case I won't review after each chapter like I use to. But I'll stick with you and the story until the end. You're a great writer. :)

Author's Response: lol too angsty? says the writer who gave us near 100 chapters of healing? *snorts* You do what you have to do my dear, but rest assured... it wont be too long, and too much more angst... though there is a little more... after all the ANGST warning has been on the fic since chapter one and until now there hasn't really been all that much... but I promise the payoff if worth every minute of it. Glad you'll stick it out.

Very heart breaking chapter. I don't think I will stop reading but I'm not a fan of a lot of angst. But I will try to manage to read it if it depressing. So, I also hope that you don't have Coach Rayne rape her either. I don't think I could take anymore depressing stuff and she has already been rape before. I hope she tells someone or someone finds out soon. What happened to Buffy is terrible. But at least she has her brothers and they all seem very close. She has people that supported her and still do all her life. She has people and that makes a big difference. Spike doesn't have anyone. He seems to have dealt with everything alone. Giles looks like he pretty much never got Spike the help or gave him the support he needed. Even though I hate to read Spike/William weak. I guess it is understandable that he thinks himself unworthy and weak because he couldn't save his mother. He was only a little boy and watching your mother murder in front of you must be so awful. I just don't understand why he (the murderer) killed Jenny and not William. You would think he will kill William too. So, that he can't be a witness later. I think I will continue to read is since I do enjoy your writing. I just hope there are some laughs in there too.

Author's Response: There is definitely a little more angst but nothing as depressing and full out as their flash backss. and please rest assured that the pay off in the end is worth the read... and yes there will be some laughs... soon in fact. Though I just want to remind everyone the the ANGST warning has been on this fic since chapter one... and until now there hasn't been a lot. So it was bound to come. Hope you keep reading. only 9 more chapters! *hugs*