Oh so very glad to see a new chapter of your story. Uh oh...looks like Buffy's emotions are blazing so bright that she is burning the psyche of the crazy Dru-like sister of Marcus...that can't be good. Buffy seems like she is on emotional overload & about to blow. It is kinda funny. Her Dawn jealousy just makes me laugh but I get it. Spike's extremely contrasting treatment of Buffy & Dawn has to hurt. Plus Dawn is enjoying having so much of Spike's attention to the fullest. Spike is definitely conflicted about Buffy. He is just loving winding Buffy up. Terrific visual of the two of crashing through the kitchen out the door. I am pretty much thrilled that Spike & Buffy are having such an effect on each other. They are passionate whether they are fighting or loving. I love how you are handling the two of them. You have kept them exciting & unpredictable. Your whole story is like that which is one of the reason that I am so in to it. The next chapter should be explosive...can't wait.