Shame on you Hun for leaving us in a lurch. Evil, evil, evil. You deserved to be punished ;). And it will NOT be by Spikey. Another wonderful emotionally wrenching chapter. Thank you for allowing Buffy to let go and for letting us know at the end of this one that she actually does. It makes the waiting easier. I'm so glad for Spike that she's going to let him in and allow him to be the one who helps her. It alway was him anyway. She just had her eyes opened a little wider. I die for Spike when he has to fight his desire to hold her. Poor baby. Please, please, please in the end let Buffy allow Spike to comfort her like a man does a woman, like real lovers, tender lovers do because to Spike that would be the greatest gift on earth. Ramble much ;) Sorry.

Author's Response: punished but not by Spikey??? Now who's evil ???? Buffy had to let go and I fiugred I'd at least let people know that the big reveal was imminent. Now I just need to sit down and write the bugger! Not making any promises about the comfort thing just yet - You're cute when you ramble so don't worry about it :D Sarah x