This is soooo good! I can't wait to find out what Spike will do with the knowledge that Buffy's been spying on him, and how all of it plays out. Please, update again soon!

Author's Response: Buffy is probably very lucky that she's already left by the time he does find out - that allows him some time to think things through rather than just lash out.

The last two lines of the story are AMAZING. Very smart way to end it. Not only is the bold truth, but it fits the story *and* real life. It's one of those parts of a story that stays with the reader until the next chapter, regardless of when the next chapter is to come.

So, yeah, great writing this chapter and I'm glad to see Buffy talking things over with Tara. I like the use of Tara in this fic.

Author's Response: Thanks. The character of Tara will actually be very instrumental in how many conflicts are resolved. Sometimes its nice to have a voice of reason and compassion.

The plot thickens with all the skullduggery going on. Seems Warrens glee to expose Buffy may be a distraction to his own deeds. Great plot writting and love reading about Dawn and her "Anya" like vocabulary.

Author's Response: Thanks. I am glad I am keeping you entertained enough with plot to keep reading - we will get to some smut eventually,

And the circle is complete. I'm guessing that Angelus is the missing link? I don't know why Jonathan and Andrew let Warren talk to them like that. I hope Jonathan will talk to Spike, atleast about that phone call. Whether it was Buffy or Dawn that was being talked about, I'm sure Spike would care. Especially since she was "untouched" as he said. Logic tells me that it is Buffy. It seems to fit very well into the "lets make Spike's life hell" plan. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Well, actually we're going to go around a bit longer, and add a few more missing pieces before the end. I like your suggestion about Jonathan - I wil try to remember to put that in.

No, a mother like Dawn's, selling her? She would be getter off without it. But I don't know what Buffy will / can do to help Dawn.

Author's Response: As someone said, Spike's already done what can be done. Without his intervention (and even woith it), I don't think Dawn really saw any way out, and had resigned herself to living the life her mother chose for her. It's just not a preofession you would expect a mother to push her child into.

There's the Buffy that I know and hate, self righteous biatch......that is probably the character trait I hate most about her.....can't stand it really.

Author's Response: Yeah, she's defininately got that 'holier than thou' and 'only I know what's best' type of attitude. It gets her into trouble.

I just didn't think that Spike would have anything to do with sex with minors. For some reason it didn't even seem plausible. Still very curious how Dawn and Spike met. And why she is now living with him. But Dawn's ramblings were enough for me to clear Spike's name. Hopefully Buffy will realize that she is being stupid and that she really does know Spike better than that. She was very fast to jump to a horrible conclusion. Buffy has been acting more and more like an agent lately. I think I liked her more before. Can't wait for more.

Author's Response: More will become clear as Buffy finally gets Dawn to spill in a more comprehensible manner. But she is still uptight girl, and will be unhappy regardless. I think I agree with you about Buffy - I like her better as herself too. But I think pulling back when frightened or angry is a natural reaction.

great chapter

Author's Response: Thanks

That name (Spawn) always makes me laugh. Not that Spuffy isn't a humorous name, but Spawn is like... spawn of the devil, which is what the pairing is to me. Anyway, great and confusing chapter, update again soon please!

Author's Response: Yeah, I think whoever came up with the name might have wanted it that way. Of course 'Dike" wouldn't be any better - and kinda misleading LOL.

A girl that looks very young and is cooking eggs with sausages and chocolate? Doesn't sound healthy, I mean it sounds as if the girl is a bit maddish. I wonder too why she said Spike was good in bed; she knows a lot of Buffy and Spike's relationship. *scratches head* Even of the break up or not break up part.

Author's Response: Well, she HAS been living with him. And as I've been told, this Spike seems to have a problem keeping his mouth shut, even when he should.

Okay, I didn't see that coming at all. I like that Dawn still has her weird cooking thing. But I think that I'll wait to comment on the rest when I actually know whats going on and am not so confused. Please update soon.

Author's Response: Okay, next chapter is posted and Dawn begins digging her out of the hole she's dug.

Wow. I'm not sure what to think. Please, go on!

Author's Response: Ditto!