So sad that it's almost over. It's been fun. And that lesson on olive oil was excessively sexy. So glad that you make smart so hot. Really loved it.

Author's Response: LOL - I think smart is waaaaaaaaaay sexy, even if its a nerd, call me weird, but I couldn't help adding this into the chappy. THanks for the fab review sweety.

When I was in Greece this summer I bought a lot of olive oil, but I didn't have "that" in mind, *lol*
I also bought honey :) Yoghurt and honey = yummy :)
Loved the part with winter blue eyes :) lovely descriptions :)

Author's Response: LMAO, but now you have some more uses for it, right? Giggles. Sounds delicious all the greek treats you got, yum. Ahhhh, winter blue eyes, I think I like that description best myself, having grown up in wintry NY. Glad you liked it and enjoyed the story sweets. Huggles.

So, if Joss was able to "milk" Spike for seven years, can't you do the same with this tale? Pretty please? What's that? No way? Its gotta end? Damn! I knew you were gonna say that. OK, I'll settle for a steamy eppie, but only if you promise another tale of equal steamology in the not too distant future. Oh and I agree the Art is Yummy! One of my favs!

So it sounds like our hot hot hot couple are gonna be OK, after all when you've shared chocolate decadence cake and olive oil massages all in one day, well, really, what left.... a few spices, maybe a round of whip the buffy with a wire whisk, when a chef is around the sky's the limit. Do you even know what can be done with measuring spoons and a cube of butter. Or caramel sauce and and moose tracks ice cream... or, no wait, I've gotta stop, I'm making myself horny and hungry....never a good combo with me! And so totally off track. Right, back to our steamy, oily, well satisfied couple....So will Spike make the wedding cake?

Wonderful chap darlin' as always, so full of love, life and wonderful wonderful spuffy with the added educational history of Olive Oil - boy will I thing twice next time I go to the Olive Garden and order a salad! Vision of Spike massage dancing in my head!

Look forward to the eppies even though it means the end of such wonderful tales. Hugs and snuggles.

Author's Response: LOL, yeah, it had to end somewhere, but unlike Joss, at least mine ended with spuffy. I have tons of plot bunnies - they're evil when they come in large quatites - so lots of new stories I'm working on. As for when they'll be posted, I suppose it all depends on which one I have enough chapters written of first - makes for the updates to come on a regular basis. Course I'll finish up IAN and then WDMC first, can't leave them hanging out there. Foof and fun and kitchen untesils - OH MY. I can see you at the restaurant now, moaning around your fork while visions of an oily Spike dance through your head. The waiter will be like 'Ma'am, are you okay?' Giggles. Thanks so much my friend for all your reviews, I always wind up rofl in tears. Smooches to you.

oh wow!! i am sooooo sorry. i read this chapter when you posted it a few days ago and I didn't leave a review!! how dare i?????? i need to be punished. possibly by spike...with whipped cream.....and cherries.....oh right!! the review!! loved it lots and lots. these two blonds are sooo made for one another. guess now that they're happy, you'll be ending this soon.....damn! oh well. fun while it lasted. great job.

Author's Response: LOL, you are so funny - I always love getting your reviews, they make me smile and laugh. Yup, it's coming to a close, as all things must. Glad you liked the chappy hon, thanks so much for the review. Smoochies.

Smart is *definitely* hot. Specialy on Spike! Great chapter. And tAoI is a deliciously fun read.

Author's Response: Oh yay, so you've been reading aoi. I'ts yummy. Glad you enjoyed this update sweety cuz yeah, smart can be hot, lol. Thanks for the review my friend. HUgs you tight.

Funny and hot and fab as always.

Author's Response: Thanks darling, smooches.

loved it:)......bit unexpected with Anya and lorne lol....hope you update soon:):)

Author's Response: Hahahaha, but there were clues, they were just subtle - bad author here. Thanks for the review hon. Hugs.

Great update! So true about the intelligence factor...it can be uber hot sometimes; especially when coming from Spike! Can't wait for the epi!

Author's Response: THank you sweety, glad you liked the 'smart' angle Yup, only an epi away from finishing now. Hugs and kisses.

Love them! Thought the Anya and Lorne was funny too! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Giggles - glad you enjoyed it sweety. I can never resist writing a funny scene. THanks so much. Huggles.

Thoroughly loved this chapter, enjoyed this fic immensely, yur the best.

Author's Response: Thank you sweety. I'm pleased you've enjoyed the entire ride, ahem - puns included, lol. And thanks for the wonderful email ytou sent, it really does mean a lot to me. Hugs you tight.

My heart be still....... LOVED the last few chapters, that olive oil thing is very interesting too, maybe need some research on my part. Sorry I haven't reviewed lately, I have had my dad in ICU, just got him home today, and presently I am battling pneumonia, so not much computer time. this is one great story, hugs to you for all the enjoyment you have given all of us, especially ME!!! I am so happy that your honey is coming home, what good news, and for all your work on your Ethan Allen house, I would bet all he will really see is you and your little ones.......I would bet money you will have your own steamy scenes with him and good for you. I have said many prayers for his safe return and it brings me great joy to know he will be home soon. Take care and many thanks.......Debbie

Author's Response: Ya know, the olive oil thing was really interesting. I knew some of those facts already, but when i did more research I was impressed. Don't worry about reviewing sweety, you have your hands seriously full. I feel awful that you're so sick AND to have your father in ICU?!?! My prayers are with you sweetheart that all will be well soon. And thank you for all your prayers for my family too. It certainly hasn't been easy at times playing single mom. My hat's off to single parent's everywhere. I'll be super happy once he touches down on US soil but until then, I'm busier than hell getting this house prepped up. He's anxious to see us, it's true. He's a very very very devoted and loving father/husband. Our kids adore and idolize him, constantly asking 'when' now that they know it's soon. Thank you for such a lovely review darling, take care of yourself and your father. Hugs you tight.

Happy for you that Hubby will be home soon.

Had to chuckle at Lorne and Anya.. leave it to her to satisfy her man in "that" way. And I guess she gets hers too.

And finally, bliss with our favorite couple. Dork and bad boy rolled into one.. Clydesdale? and in love .. couldn't ask for more!

Author's Response: Thanks hon, I'll be relieved to get him back and of course I'm sure my muse will enjoy 'having' him too - inspiration and all, lol. Lornya was just too great a temptation for me not to go there. They' both have such strong personalities and I thought yeah - sparks would probably fly if those two made it between the sheets. I'm glad you liked the update hon and thanks so much for the great review. Huggles.