okay, i've seen Willow, Lorne, and ANYA!! where the hell is Xander????

otherwise, love it!

Author's Response: Awwww, i'm sorry hon, he isn't around really for this ride. But I am glad you are still enjoying the story. Thanks for the review - smooches.

i love this chapter's title! :D

Author's Response: Hee hee, thanks honey. Huggles.

Awwwwwww. Can't wait till they meet again.

Author's Response: Ah, yes. And you know they will, lol. Thanks for the review sweets.

I really liked this chapter, getting all that background info and history on Spike makes the whole story seem even more real and loveable.
Good job!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the lovely review and wonderful comments. Yup, everything makes more sense once we know more about William, so I'm glad you enjoy that aspect.

I loved all the detail in William's back story. The history of how he became a prostitue makes him even more appealing. Anya hit just the right note of amusing nosiness and support. I'm enjoying how William and Buffy are reticent to examine the emotional connection they share. It's understandable in light of the business arrangement that brought them there...I wonder what restaurant Buffy will choose for the break up with Riley. Hee!

Author's Response: Ooooh, haven't gotten quite that kinda comment before, thanks hon - that his background makes him more appealing. I just didn't want to go with anything to typical/predictable ya know. Nothing sexier than a man with a dream whose willing to sacrifice for it - plus he hates doing it, which is more attractive. I love writing Anya, she and Lorne give me the opportunity to let out my own sense of humor. We could all use friends in real life like them. Oh yeah, their both confused as hell, because of the business arrangement and what took place - b/c it shouldn't have - that's the beauty of the situation. Oh boy, do I have plans, teehee. Thanks for the wonderful review sweety, *hugs*

Liked Spike's background. And is it too much to ask that they just not be idiots? just ONCE?

Author's Response: Well, I'll see what I can do, but I am avoiding a fluffy reunion - gotta be some struggle. THanks for the great review.

Great chapter!!! This story has been sensationally hot! I'm so pleased that the developmental plot is now starting so hopefully the story can go on and on and on and... well, you get the picture.

Author's Response: Teehee, it won't be a short story by any means, and I'm glad you're enjoying the plot as it unfolds. I'm having a lot of fun writing it. Thanks for the awesome review sweety.

ok, so I just have to come forward as a wayward reader for my first review ever on this story to say you ,my dear lady, have got the talent for writing good fanfic. Very impressed with each and every chapter, and I can see where you have improved as a writer, getting better with each wonderful and descriptive chapter you write. O.M.G., if this is your first story, I can only imagine by the end you will be ready to take on harlequinn. I can't believe how wonderfully you've taken such an unlikely plot and weaved it into a story that's plausable. I could go on but I won't, only to say I can't wait to see what happens next. Please update soon? with sugar and Spike an everything nice?

Author's Response: I love it when people come forward like this, thank you so very much for taking the time, I mean it. Harlequinn? sighs, maybe someday. In the mean time, one step at a time for this fledgling. Thanks for the totally awesome review.

Great insight in to what William's life was like growing up.

I knew it wouldn't take long for Buffy to crave Spike ;) So.....how long will it take for her to give in? Great job and can't wait for the next chappy! Kuddos!

Author's Response: lol, you know it, they can't get eachother out of their minds. As to how long it will take... I think I've decided, but I can't say w/out a spoiler - sorry sweey. THanks for the lovely review, can't wait to meet.

They should really bottle 'Spike', know I would buy a case or two. Who wouldn't?

Great chapter, when will they get together again? Please not at the resturant he works at, too common of a plot line. Maybe his folks come to her gallery?

Author's Response: Oooooh, I'd be the first in line for a bottle of that, oh yeah. Well, I have decided on when they'll get together, but can't say without giving it all away, I just hope you enjoy it when they do. Hanks for the wonderful review.

Only Anya could tell Buffy had sex by just looking at her face! Great chapter! Loved finding out about Spike's past!

Author's Response: I just love Anya, she and Lorne are so much fun to write. Glad you liked Spike's past too, and thanks for the great review.

Ooh, I'm anticipating a reunion here. It's bound to be explosive. Great chapter, love the insight into Spike's life and the "Bondage is good for the soul" line was hystercal :)

Author's Response: LOL, I like the bondage line too, couldn't resist, hell, he can tie me up any ol time. Glad you liked it sweety and thanks for the awesome review.