Really wasn't expecting such a stark turnaround. That kind of deep depression isn't going to desolve overnight. Have to say I have a bit of trouble with even a hot vampire causing that kind of emotional awakening. Now, if I pretend we've been through a few months of trying to deal with things, a good number of tears and arguments, alienation and forgiveness, a nice dose of angst and a few gentle kisses that happen for no good reason but linger a bit... Than I'm okay with this chapter.

Author's Response: You're completely right. That's exactly what I was worried about when I posted. It felt too jumpy from one extreme emotion to the other. I'm thinking that the sequel is going to sort of put Spike's plan to the test. The problem is making that work with the ending of this fic... I've talked to another reviewer about adding a chapter to make the last couple chapters more believable. I've got all this stuff planned, and now I'm really excited to do it! Thank you very much for the review! I love the honest thoughts!

Author's Response: You're completely right. That's exactly what I was worried about when I posted. It felt too jumpy from one extreme emotion to the other. I'm thinking that the sequel is going to sort of put Spike's plan to the test. The problem is making that work with the ending of this fic... I've talked to another reviewer about adding a chapter to make the last couple chapters more believable. I've got all this stuff planned, and now I'm really excited to do it! Thank you very much for the review! I love the honest thoughts!

Author's Response: You're completely right. That's exactly what I was worried about when I posted. It felt too jumpy from one extreme emotion to the other. I'm thinking that the sequel is going to sort of put Spike's plan to the test. The problem is making that work with the ending of this fic... I've talked to another reviewer about adding a chapter to make the last couple chapters more believable. I've got all this stuff planned, and now I'm really excited to do it! Thank you very much for the review! I love the honest thoughts!

Author's Response: You're completely right. That's exactly what I was worried about when I posted. It felt too jumpy from one extreme emotion to the other. I'm thinking that the sequel is going to sort of put Spike's plan to the test. The problem is making that work with the ending of this fic... I've talked to another reviewer about adding a chapter to make the last couple chapters more believable. I've got all this stuff planned, and now I'm really excited to do it! Thank you very much for the review! I love the honest thoughts!

Author's Response: lol, don't know how that happened four times! someone please tell me how to get rid of a couple of them!

I would have liked to see this develop a little more slowly. You know, the trust (and the tension) building over time. Seemed a lttle like a quick fix. But I'm a total sucker for the whole "I'm going to kiss you" thing.

Author's Response: That line always does it for me, too. lol. I wish I had expanded it a little more, but I was on a schedule. Maybe the birthday girl would like me to add on a few more chapters before I start on a sequel? I'll ask her about it.