that was worth the wait... lovely and angsty! hope we see some more soon!

Author's Response: Thanks sweety. Yup the time for angst is now. Shit hits the fan and apints the room brown in all its stink, lol.

As soon as I read that lie Spike told her about not taking a single job since meeting her, I knew there was going to be a problem. I understand he lied to just make it easier on explaining himself since he didn't go through with the job, but it was still a lie. I understand perfectly why Buffy responded the way she did. Spike was caught in a lie - how do you now know what is the truth and what is a lie? He is keeping a secret from her, he was just caught in a lie and then tells her he has never lied to her, he wants to explain why he lied to another woman, and his profession requires him to pretend to be enamored with women. Of course, Buffy is upset, confused, and not sure who Spike "really" is. Don't blame her one bit. Spike is the one that has to finally come clean and not at this emotional time. He needs to give her time and then come to her and lay all of his cards on the table and then explain to her why it was so important to keep her in the dark for so long. That's the only way Buffy can then make her decision of wanting to be with him or not.

Author's Response: Yup, he kinda left an open door there for disaster to strike didn't he? Buffy is having a helluva time and can't be blamed, for the most part, for her intial reaction. I think I'd behave the same way in the same situation. I'm sorry to say though that things will get worse before they get better, but its all part of a bigger plan. So bare with me over the next couple of chappies hon. Thanks so much for the review, you explained her position very well and I'm happy to see you understand both their perpsectives on the way everything went down.

oh poor....well everyone. i hope they can get things resolved soon. please more soon. i can't wait for the next chapter

Author's Response: I'll do my best to update soon. I know, I went and left it on a bad note... bad dmuse. Thanks for the review darling.

I have to say that that was quite possibly one of the best chapters I have ever read, I can't believe that there was so little physical contact and that it was so very evocative and then Buffy reverts to type and believes the tripe that comes out of Harmony's mouth. That was bloody brilliant and I can't wait for more. RL has only made your writing better - if that is possible.

Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much sweety. My muse was arguing with me, trying to make me write them having sex but i couldn't bring myself to have them 'actually' do it. So I compromised by having it happen in a virtual way. Yup, Harmony has poor timing and leave it to Buffy to believe her... stupid girl. Thanks so much for the awesome review, I'm truly blushing here.

Awww, you're just too sweet to me, no need to thank me for that, you know I adore helping you with your stories, plus I get all those yummy sneak previews. ;) Loved, loved , loved this chapterr, as I told you before, the angst was well done and believable. I think Buffy reacted as any other woman in her situation might have, no doubts in my mind about that. Can't wait for more, darling! *smooches*

Author's Response: Hee hee, we make a good team dont we? Thanks hon. Smoochies.

More angst?!? =(

Author's Response: Yup, sooner than you think too, sorry but it has to be. Thanks for the review hon.

And hense, why I've never liked Buffy. She's so set on what she hears and thinks of nothing but herself, then goes on wild rampages, refusing to listen to reason. Ugh. That's so much like her, it makes me sick.

Poor Spike.

Author's Response: Giggles, yup, typical canon Buffy here in that respect. She'll get hers though, rest assured. Thanks for the review hon.

i hate Buffy! How could she throw stones at Spike like that after all that they've been through. If Spike is a whore then she is a pervert for using a whore to get off!That woman is so insensitive if she cant feel Spike's love for her!

Please i dont want to read Spike pleading to her again! She must be put down on her pedestal and be given a heavy lesson for making Spike feel so low and dirty!


Author's Response: Buffy is no saint here, she's going to mess up more than once, but that's angst for ya. Things need to go wrong before they can become right. Thanks for the review hon.

arrrrrrrrgh!
you are one cruel person, even though I understand it's for the sake of the plot.
harnomy and her big mouth *sigh*
I hope you'll find time to update soon ;-)

Author's Response: Harmony has horrible timing huh? No worries, I may have a bit more angst up my sleeve, but I will make it better after that, I promise. Thanks for the review darling.

Do you know that I was really excited when I saw you had update? and now NOW i want to burst in to teaes! poor Spike! I know that Harmony was for once being a good human being ( well under the jealousy that is) but Buffy! ughhh someone tie her down and make her listen! She's going to end up breaking Spike's heart and then when she realises that he was telling the truth it's going to be a tough walk back into his arms! Thank you so much for updating hun! really did enjoy it xxx

Author's Response: I know it wasn't the happiest of chapters, sorry. And believe it when I say Buffy will pay for her stupidity. Thanks for the review sweety. Huggles.

Whoa! That was one ugly scene Buffy made. Just when everything was going so well too, ( the Spuffy interaction on the dance floor was incredibly hot ) Harmony has to show up and ruin things. It's a pity Buffy seems to have more trust in Harmony than in Spike. :( Can't wait to find out where things go from here. Good update.

Author's Response: Buffy is quite the dumb bunny here. She's all too willing to think the worst , believe the worst and dare I say... do the worst? That's a hint as to the next chapter. Things will unfortunetely get worse before they get beterr... sorry. Thanks so much for the review hon. Huggles.

Ok, I'm gonna preface this by saying - IBE - I LOVE YOU! You are so talented and have such a good heart and are so busy in RL but still make the time to share your talent and entertain us all! That being said.... You are EVIL, that's right EVIL your evilness is only surpassed by Harmony in this tale! OMG! Here we are going along with Spike and Buffy dancing away and doing everything (in their minds at least) except actual intercourse and you go and throw that BITCH Harmony into the middle of the mix and ANGST THE CRAP outta this! Evil.... and of course I LOVED IT! What a wonderful WELL THOUGHT OUT AND WRITTEN chapter. Just to show how awesome I think you are.... I'M BLOODY ENGLISH, JOLYNN AND STEPHEN KING ARE THE BEST AUTHORS ON THE PLANET! Well, In my humble opinion. Get your family and house in order and then come back and give us more! Major Hugs and Kisses to you and Muse!

And after I wrote this (since I was LMAO over your chap) I read the review to my son and his fiance and right at the end of the review he... pardon this uncouth bit.... passed a bunch of loud gas and said.... "just sending everyone a kiss!" I was ROTFLMAO because it was timed so perfectly.... and then he dared me to share it with you! so I did! Again sorry, it was really a "you had to be there" kinda thing, but very funny (PS, we're kinda celebrating my 26th Wed Anninversary on 4-25 and my 51st BD on 4-30 and their 2nd year anniversary together so we're all a bit tipsy - hence the ramble and totally gross "methane" salute! Much love sweetie!

Author's Response: OMFG, I sooooooooooooo LMAO over your review. Especially the passing gas part - too bloody funny. I love you too sweety, you're such a down to earth person with a fab sense of humor. I know, bad me for throwing Harmony into the mix yet again, but of course isn't she just perfect here? Messing things up at just the right, er, wrong moment? LOL. No worries, all will be well over time. Oh wow, happy b-day, anniv. and your sons anniv. as well. Good reason to get tipsy and hey, it made for a totally funny review, I loved it. Thanks honey. Hugs you tight.