Still totally loving this storey. More! Please...? :)*

Author's Response: As soon as possible, though it probably won't be until after the holidays. Thanks for reviewing! :-D

YES SHES FINALLY STARTING TO SEE THAT WILLIAM IS STILL IN SPIKE!!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. im so glad that she had that dream and that angel admitted that he was still the same thing. also im so glad that shes starting to see another aspect to spike and i hope that she jumps on it. also i really, really, really hope that buffy goes to spike and talks to him about his past and who he changed into when he was turned. PLEASE update as soon as u can, im DYING to read what buffy does next. THANX

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're still enjoying it. :-D

What a wonderful story. I think she wants him...

Author's Response: How could she not? ;-)

Please let her want him.... great chapter!!!

Author's Response: Thank you! :-D

The dream was an excellent , believable prompt for Buffy to finally be ready to explore the William/Spike dynamic. She's allowing herself to see William and Spike as one being.

The gang fervently discussing Buffy's medical results made my skin crawl. Is it any wonder she's pushing them away? She's a problem to be solved not a human being. Giles' dismissive “[a]s negative as her attitude...” deserved a kick in the head. This biting line sadly captured the gang's attitude toward Buffy: "They tried to stop her, of course, as they always tried to stop her from doing anything that wasn’t their idea." I'm delighted she's standing on her own, refusing their influence.

The conversation with Angel was a revelation. His admission that Angel and Angelus are one and the same was a surprise. I thought Angel would be cagier on the subject. I love how brave Buffy is. She's asking painful questions. Here's hoping the answers are leading her toward Spike.

Thank you for another wonderful chapter in this deeply emotional, vivid story. Your characterizations and dialogue are a joy to read.




Author's Response: ****She's a problem to be solved not a human being.**** That is exactly how I felt they treated her in season six. I know that the Scoobies cared for Buffy, but a lot of the time their love was judgmental and controlling. On the show, Buffy grin and bore it for the most part. In my story ... well, who knows. Again, thank you so much for the lovely, detailed feedback. No wonder you are one of my favorite reviewers.

Thanks so much for the quick update! Did a little happy dance when i saw this.
I'm glad Buffy isn't letting Giles and Angel's words of wisdom sink in too deep. I guess she found living in the land of denial isn't working for her at the moment and she needs answers. And it seems the truth has now taken an advantage on Spike's behalf.

Hopefully we'll find out next chapter what Spike's up to. Me thinks he's doing a little soul searching...or drinking...or a bit of demon violence. I really don't know how much more he can take...after all, he is a fragile man on the inside.


Author's Response: Yes, I think that while Buffy still has her misgivings, she's starting to learn that she can't hide from the truth forever. Not that this means smooth sailing, of course. But it is progress. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. :-D

OH I think her talk with Angel will really help her at least she is getting some truths about things and it might help her relationship with Spike.

Author's Response: I agree completely. Thanks for reviewing. :-D

BRING ON THE SPIKE BUFFY CONFRONTATION!!! hahah great chapter thoough :) very detailed!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! :-D

Please want him Buffy...please want him. He wants so much to just be wanted...

Another update so soon after the last! And a lovely one at that! Thank you!

Author's Response: ****He wants so much to just be wanted...**** His greatest downfall on the show. Poor Spike. I cannot imagine feeling everything so passionately and yet being denied an outlet for it. He wanted to be needed; he wanted to be tender. Yet, after his split with Drusilla, he was never able to have it. Thanks so much for the review. :-D