So, William and Buffy had The discussion about little Aimée. Well, it's understandable that Buffy feels some pain and jealousy; what do men always find in little Aimée? (Yes, what?) But she is intelligent and wise enough (thanks to Maria ;)!) to know that having a past doesn't prevent from having a future...

Men... Yes, they can be sooo gullible... But, considering William...He liked Aimée, wanted to marry her. Slept with her (anyways, I suppose the girl was not difficult or slow to convince...).

And Buffy? Yes, he loves her and wants to marry her. And feels desire for her. But he stops himself in time (and avoids a slow and painful death from Maria).

Does that mean that he cared (a little at least, it seems everything has to be "little" with Aimée) for Aimée, but didn't respect her much?

The real question would be instead: does little Aimée deserves respect? Yes, easy question / easy answer...

Author's Response: Yes, they finally got to talk about little Aimée. What do they see in her? Well, most men think she is beautiful, and don't care enough to try to see how she is under the surface.
William wanted to marry Aimée because he thought she might be a good wife for him, she had the social status he would need, she was beautiful and didn't seem to mind what he was, since she was the one doing the pursuing.
Hee, yep and what he feels for Buffy is so different. He respects her, he knows if he presses a bit she might yield to him, but he loves her and wants her as his wife and doesn't want to put her at risk unnecessarily, protecting her even from himself.
I don't think he cared that much for Aimée, might have felt desire for her, and definitely didn't respect her, since he took her and hasn't thought much of her ever since he saw Buffy for the first time.
Does Aimée deserve respect? Maybe not much, considering all she's done. ;)
Thanks for reviewing. :D

i think this story is really good, i think you should change the names an submit it to a romance publisher when its finished.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, I'm very glad you think so. :D

Loved the chapter. Look forward to his return. Thanks for reassuring me in my review at BSC. I confuse myself sometimes reviewing at 2 sites. I just read at whichever site I find it at first. Does Aimee start her weekly visits in the next chapter. Curious as to what Tegua has her doing. I just love Maria. I noticed Maria and Buffy are starting plans. How will dear Joyce deal with that? I'm glad Buffy and William have her on their side.

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and he'll be returning on chapter 29. And you're welcome on the reassuring, I couldn't let you think all those things could happen, now could I? ;) I think your question about Aimée gets resolved on the next chapter and I love María, too. Joyce, well, you'll see her reaction, soon. ;) Thanks for reviewing, cariño!

* breathes a sigh of relief* I was so worried about how Buffy would handle the Aimée/Spike affair news, i'm so glad Buffy decided to have faith in Spike's love for her. I think it was a smart move on Spike's part to be honest with Buffy about Aimée, keeping a secret that big only would've put a strain on their marriage. Fantastic update!
~ Thank you so much for the belated birthday wishes and the chapter dedication Mari... you're a real sweetie! And a belated congratulations on your nominations at the Spuffy awards... you really deserve them! *hugs* Amelia :D


Author's Response: I was a bit worried about that, too. It was hard to write that part. Yes, Buffy has faith in Spike and in his love for her, and it meant a lot for her that he actually told her the truth, but the problem is that with Aimée around it won't be easy for her to let the past go.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the chapter and I only wish I could have posted it earlier, but as always RL doesn't always let me do what I want to do. And thanks for the congratulations and for reviewing! *hugs* Mari

Well another great chapter, I am glad that Spike came clean about Aimee, and that Buffy can accept it and get past it....something like that isn't easy. I feel Aimee has some interesting times ahead. Your writing shows so much emotion, that one can feel it. I always look forward to more and thanks.
PS Sorry I didn't leave a note from the last chapter, I was so anxious to read it then had to run, loved that too. I will be better

Author's Response: I think Buffy accepts it and understands that she should get past it, but that doesn't mean that the shadow of the past won't affect her. Even if Aimée is going to begin suffering a bit, she will still create a lot of trouble for Buffy and Spike and well, mostly everyone around.
Thank you so much for reviewing and don't worry about not reviewing the chapter before, as long as you like it, it's all good. ;)