That did not disappoint at all I was laughing most of the way! Loved it!

Enjoy indeed... he's already enjoying it. Love that Lorne can still read people. A nice touch indeed. Too bad he never got to hang out with Buffy in cannon universe.

Author's Response: I really loved that ability about him, so I couldn't resist keeping that canon quirk about him here - it serves a good purpose. It really would have been great had they hung out in canon - stupid Joss, giggles. Thanks for the review hon - smoochies.

I just knew that it was Spike that was watching her, I'm looking forward to their meeting, however they will meet :)

Author's Response: oh yes, lurking in the shadows, seeing her for the first time, making with the ever watchful eyes of her every movement, yum - i love that kind of Spike, lol. Thanks so much for the review hon. Hugs.

...what's so strange about a packed Karaoke night? I wish I could afford to keep going to karaoke nights at bars *huff huff*

Author's Response: LOL, and here I'm a gal who shys away from karoake all together. I love to watch but would be mortified if I had to sing. Thanks for the review hon.

One more thing - Lorne says: "You're enough to make a man change his religion". Do you mean orientation, perhaps? Because 'religion' just leaves me confused...

Author's Response: Yup, he means his sexual orientation. Sometimes people use that phrase, change your religion, in snark reference. Thanks for the review hon.

loving the updates, cant wait till they meet!!

Author's Response: Coming right up sweety, thanks.

How exciting!! I was a little worried- dark figure's normally represent Angel, so I, again, I was worried. Great job on this chapter- and I wonder what Lorne was thinking when he hooked these two up. I can't hlep but think he may loose not only a client, but an employee in the long run.

Author's Response: No, no darkness, some angst later on though yes. Who wants an easy road right? Well, you know Lorne, he 'reads' people... that's all I can say. Thanks for the review hon, stick around.

Am really enjoying your story so far, wasn't sure I wanted to read it because of the sex for money theme but I really love how you made this fun and not sordid. Good reading and I'd love to read more.

Author's Response: Glad you didn't shy away from my story. I guess my summary might indeed scare some people off... perhaps I'll add a footnote up front today. This is not a PWP by any means, just the opposite in fact. I do hope you stay thru the next few chapters to see for yourself, and that you enjoy it as well. Thank you for giving me a chance and for leaving the nice review.

AWWW how cute. i LOVE this story and am SOOO happy i started reading it. i think it so cute that he was all jealous wen parker and angelus were mentioned. i realy think that they would wokr well together and that they should be together. i really hope everything goes well wen they meet and that they both have a good time. please update as soon as u can, im dying to read more and see wat happens wen they meet. thanx

Author's Response: That's our Spike, possessive as usual. All I can say is that when they meet, things go welllllllllll not quite what you expect, but you won't be disappointed, promise. Thanks for the review sweety, please stay tuned and review the next chappy so I know if you like it.

Great chapter! Can't wait til Buffy and Spike meet!

Author's Response: Coming right in chapter 4, thanks for the review, stick with me.

Author's Response: Coming right in chapter 4, thanks for the review, stick with me.

Loved Buffy disputing with herself at the begin. Ah, Andrew and then Lorne. Fun :) ~ And no wonder everything goes on the house.. Buffy has apparently to pay enough, huh? Even when she got a special rate. Ah, Lady in Red... yeah, that fits *gg* Awe, I hoped so.. the dark figure was indeed Spike. Oh and Lorne has indeed the ability to read people too. Must come in handy for his business. Loved Spike being jealous and Buffy winning a new friend in Lorne. Oh and the story is still fun fun fun for now :) I don't know if some angst will be here too. BTW: If you like you can add the address for an LJ in your author profile here :)

Author's Response: Inner dialogue can be so funny huh? Andrew was an easy fit, just not sure if I'll need to keep him around, we'll see. Yes, most definetely Buffy makes PLENTY of money in this. I didn't want money to be an issue for her whatsoever, for obvious reasons. Her special rate was to help rope her into agreeing to a business deal b/c it was her first time and Lorne really does like Buffy. I won't tell (tee hee) if there was another reason though. I didn't really plan on any magic being a part of this story, but Lorne's ability is too useful not to use, so call him psychic if you want, it works for me. Yup, typical Spike... sees...wants...thinks it's his already and possessive as hell. Lorne will be in here till the end of my story for sure. He's too funny plus he's a friend of Spike's AND Buffy now - useful huh? I played around at LJ and wrote you back... I really am a dumb bunny when it comes to that kind of stuff as you'll see. I'm not really sure what address to put here for readers who look for it, you'll have to clue me in. Talk to you soon sweety and thanks for the lovely review. hugs, Tina

okay you have firmly grasped the idea of cliffhanger. i can't wait for them to meet. i wonder what lorne sugested. more soon please

Author's Response: Does this mean my cliffhangers are good? Hope so I'm not trying to frustrate anyone, just draw them in to want more. You'll find out what Lorne suggested in the next chappy, thanks for the review hon.

Spike, YUM! This is gonna be good! I'm sooooo looking forward to these next bits!! More REAL SOON please!

Author's Response: Tee hee, glad you like, I'll update as soon as possible, thanks for the reiview sweety, stay tuned.