Dawn is really aggravating!

wonderful new chapter - thanks so much for the update.

Good progress, finally!

This denial is getting ridiculous. "He couldn't"? He shot Anya! Did Willow think Anya lied about Xander shooting her? Or that it was an accident? Oh but I forget, Anya is just a demon and she and Willow aren't the closest anyway. Good heavens. Buffy, Giles and Willow herself are examples that even the most well intentioned people have a dark side and are vulnerable to temptation, insecurity and hatred. Willow herself just tried to end the world. What makes them think Xander is so different? Is he going to have to shoot Willow for her to finally see how sick he really is?

If Willow plans to help Xander then the sooner she accepts that Xander has lost it and is no longer "Xander" the better prepared she'll be. He has manipulated their friendships and abused their trust to cover his tracks. She has to be prepared for him to use those tactics to gain her trust again - assuming he lives. And if he does live, do they even have a plan to deal with him?

I'm not sure why Dawn is being attacked so much. Given her maturity at the time this is set and the fact the she doesn't trust any of her companions to act in Spike's best interest , and considering recent events her fear isn't exactly unfounded, she is acting as expected. Certainly time was being wasted arguing and blaming Buffy but that wasn't the only thing they were wasting time doing, so Dawn was hardly the only person holding up the rescue.
While Dawn's determination should be tempered, let's not forget, Buffy nor Angel would have even looked for Spike had Dawn not been harping continuously about his absence and that she was certain something had happened to him. It was pure luck Buffy stumbled upon him in the first place since she was relieved to be rid of him. I doubt Dawn has forgotten all of that.

In any event, love to see that we're getting some where and that old Spike is making somewhat of a comeback. I'm looking forward to the aftermath.

And Spike's back. Loved it!

Fab chapter. Spike was amazing - and I'm not biased!! Can't wait for more.

:( Sad.... Can't wait for more!

okay xander bolting for the stair would've been hilariously funny if not for the seriousness of the situation. it seems willow still n denile. still had hopes that this was all one big misunderstanding and that xander wasn't capable of such things. after seeing what's become of his dead parents, i know she's convinced now. loved it lots and lots. please post soon. great job.

Brilliant chapter... I love a noble Spike... clearly shows he is a better man... can't wait for the next chapter.

Is it really that hard for them to believe it? Update soon please!