This was a very satistifying chapter. Finally Dawn put an end to Buffy's overactive imagination about Dawn's "romance" with Spike. Plus Dawn gave Buffy the Spike nudge that she needed. A whole hearted thank you goes to Dawn. Then...ta da...we get smoochies & sexy Spike & Buffy flirtation. We get a Spike that is not so much a mystery. It all felt so good...maybe too good. I am still nervous because Buffy & Spike did not really "talk", Spike is volitile because he doesn't have his full set of memories only echos, Buffy doesn't know what to do about Richard besides forget & ignore that he exist, & there is evil afoot. No, I do not see where the dance floor has been cleared at all but they may finally be hearing the same band. Let the music play...

Awesome, awesome update! Can't wait for more! I love the pace you've set with Spike & Buffy's relationship. It's so believable! :)