It was nice to see Spike back to his Spikeness even though it was brief. He was always so confident and headstrong on the show and before the story. Its very sad to see him this way. I'm glad that Buffy came to the conclusion that she needs Spike. And I do feel sorry for her. She should feel guilty for what she has done to Spike, but he wasn't completely Spike when she got him. That was years of conditioning, some even before the idea of demon slavery took hold. But I have to admit that I really want her to answer that question. Very evil for stopping there by the way. ; ) Can't wait for more.

That's the question of the hour now isn't it? It's a very good one at that. Good chapter, glad to see that Spike still has a tiny bit of his old self left, even if it only shows around other vampires. There's still hope left it seems. Looking forward to part two! =)

Another awesome chapter. I just wish it was longer! I keep wanting more. It will be interesting to see how Spike starts reacting to everybody has he gets more comfortable. I can't wait to see more changes in Buffy and I can't wait until everybody else acknowledges those changes.

Aha! The plot thickens; I had a feeling that Giles was a little more interested in Buffy then being her Watcher!

Am I reading this right?

You know, I always got a little tired of everyone elses sanctimonious treatment of Buffy. It's as if she had to just fall in line with whatever 'they' wanted for her.

Xander wanted her, well then he decided Riley should have her. I always felt that Giles was a little in love with her.
It was as if Buffy couldn't decide for herself who she wanted to love???

Anyway, I don't like Giles in this chapter. Not because he's jealous (which I feel he is; he knows exactly what Buffy wants Spike for). I just feel that he should quit being so damned self-righteous; he has vampire slaves, after all.

As for Tara? Well, I adore her, always, but she's beginning to wear on my nerves also. That's a whole different story, however.

Anyway, great chapter!

spuf