Oh lovely and sad.....I hope that gives closure to Buffy for all the bad day issues she was caring around with her. I just wish Hank wasn't such a coward he that he could've given her and himself some alive quality time. But pride some times isn't a good thing.

Lovely chappie

loved it lots. as iwas reading this chapter i was thinking about everything that these two went through and how far they've come. i just thought it was kinda of neat that buffy and spike had always loved one another. it was just a matter of if they thought that it was right loving one another. they had to deal with a lot of shit but i think they got through it. is their journey almost over or is there more to........you know what don't tell me!!! lol. i wanna read for myself. great job. loved it lots.

oh and happy new year.

Author's Response: lol thank you sweetie :) Yup, they went through a lot, but they came out the other side. I think it was the fact that they never gave up on one another that helped them do that.

ah, closure, I can "feel" it! really good chapter, you've captured the emotion beautifully

Well, Brat I apologized. That is all I can do.

But I still don't feel like I wrote anything wrong. All I said is that I don't think that Buffy and Spike shouldn't be a couple in this story. Which other reviewers said as well. Also, that you tend to make Spike the ass in the story and have people feeling sorry for Buffy. Please if that is so wrong and rude then forgive me. But since you really couldn't give me an answer then I figured there really wasn't anything rude that I said. So, yes you do need to hold my hand on that part. If a person can't give you a valid reason why then I'm thinking it might not be that bad. But I'm sorry , for what it is worth.

I'm not a mean or rude person. But I felt really mad and upset that people were making me that way. So I acted out. Maybe, badly and acted like an ass but I was so damn frustrated of being called something that I'm not. I'm sorry for that. I really never meant for you to take down the story and I never meant to hurt you. You can believe that or not. Probably not. I know I would have a hard time believing it.

I'm not a pathetic person. Not to get too personal but I'm sick. you don't have nothing without your health. I have been through a lot. I'm not looking for any kind of sympathy. But at times I think it has made me a little too hard. I have been told that many times.

Anyways, I'm glad to see that your story is back up. Probably won't believe that. But it takes a lot to put your story back up and for that..... good for you. It makes you a fighter and that you don't take shit from anyone. People need that is order to survive in this life.

I don't expect a reply back and I won't be surprise if you just delete my post but I just had to apologized. I wouldn't feel good with myself if I didn't.

Keep up the good writing. You truly are a gifted writer. But make sure it is Spuffy writing that you do. haha..

You probably don't want me to review your story anymore. So peace,,, and I'm out.

Oh and tell Tammy that she is good friend for sticking by you. Good friends are good to have.

Dude, you got me teary again, but you know what a huge sap I am...lol! I loved the reunion with Giles and that Buffy can finally be at peace knowing that her father did love her. Amazing chapter, babe=)

How anyone could feel that they have the right to criticise your work is beyond me. I may not have reviewed your work Brat but I can honestly say that I have always enjoyed reading it. This story I have particularly enjoyed, its been in my favourites list for about a month. Thank you for spending so much time and effort on this story, it shows in the excellent writing.

Author's Response: awww, thank you! I'm sure there are plenty of critiques to be made with what I write, but hey, can't please everyone, right? Thank you for your kind words :)

I love the authors note, right on target babe *grins*

As for the chapter, just the right mix of sad and sweet, I love it, and it's no wonder you win and get nommed for this and your other fics *huggles*

Author's Response: Thanks sweetums :)

I'm glad I clicked on your story though it seemed to say only 30 chapters instead of 58. Great chapter

Gotta say i'm liking the classy way you've decided to handle the tough situation you found yourself in... good on you for not letting anyone paint you into a corner. And it was so sweet of you to mention me in your author's note, especially since I know i'm not the most articulate reviewer you have, but I do try my best to let you know what i'm enjoying. :D
Now on to my review... It's so great to find out that therapy is working out so well for Spike, and that Spike and Buffy's relationship is in such a good place. Loved the bittersweet funeral scene, Buffy's letter to Hank was really touching. Great chapter!
Happy New Year and Congratulations on your win over at the Love Last Glimpse Awards!!!

Author's Response: Thank you! You broke the news to me about the award before I even checked email :) And you're very welcome for the mention in the A/N. I enjoy your insights :)

Just popping in for my sporadic review.

I'm sorry to hear you've been receiving flames. I for one really enjoy your stories, and I don't understand why people would be so harsh with writers. I don't write fanfiction, but I do write original fiction, and I think it takes a lot to write either one. People who flame don't understand the work that goes into creating fiction, or that authors pour themselves into their work.

I am glad you ultimately decided against disabling anonymous reviews. I may not always review, but it is nice to have the option available.

Now, onto the comments about the chapter itself: I really wasn't expecting Hank to die, although it fits. And I did shed a tear when I read Buffy's letter. It was concise, but I think it showed what Buffy was really feeling. Also, yay for progress with Spike as far as therapy goes.

Looking forward to the next update!

Author's Response: Thanks babe! I agree, writing either one (and I do both), you put a lot of yourself into it. I saw Infamous about Capote a month ago and at the end, Harper Lee (played by Sandra Bullock) says how when a writer writes they put their soul into it, and when they finish a work, part of them dies. I find that to be true. Glad you liked the chapter, thank you :)

first of all, i love ur stories. ALL OF THEM!!!! and although it may be a little hard to get through them sometimes, i always think that the ending is worth it. I enjoy ur work a lot and wish that i was half of the writer that you are. secondly, thanks for opening the review thingy back up. people have to realize that your not getting paid for this and that u don't have to do this. you don't have to entertain us with ur work but you do and i just wanted to say thanks. you write about hings that get me thinking about life and what i want out of it and who i want in it. again, ur a great writer and i hope u continue with ur stories.

finally, great chapter.loved it bunches. buffy's put her father to rest and now the only thing she can do is hope that he got the peace in death that he didn't get in life. she has spike to see her through this time and i think the two of them are gonna be okay. post soon. more soon please.

Author's Response: Thank you sweets :) And you are a great writer!!

OK, I know, I've been a crap reviewer! Between school, work, and the holidays (anyone else relieved that the holiday season is over?), I haven't really had time to remember my own name. Then all the shit with the reviewer who will remain nameless happened and I thought, "great, now Brat will never know how much I adore this story", unless, you know, I told you on LJ! I guess I just wanted you to know how much this story speaks to me. Their pain and their 'recovery' is real and raw, and anyone who has ever gone through a deep depression can understand their steps. Myself included. Now, I can't wait for Buffy to see Giles again and then see what Judith has for her. Please, update soon. OH! And Happy New Year!

Author's Response: Thanks babe! :) And yeah, I'm very relieved the holidays are over now lol. Sort of lol

So her dad died...that's too bad. Thanks for keeping up with this! I love this story and I can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thanks hon! :)