I'm a weird one, but we knew that already.

Just realized that in my ranty review I failed to mention how heartbreaking and how beautiful this chapter was. I think you outdid yourself. Always thought you get their voices down perfectly, but this chapter was magnificent, not just great. You know how I feel about this story - how I've felt since I started reading it - and yet I can tell you that this chapter brought my love for it to a whole new level (even though I read about half of it behind the blurriness of tears)

You rock, your evilness.

I wuv ya

Author's Response: Yeah, I knew you were weird, but that's why I love ya. Awww, I'm glad you love your lover even more (HB is not jealous, you gave him Lily ;) *hands Sotia a tissue* Blow your nose hun, it looks like you've been drinking for 5 days straight. No, not really, but could give Rudolph a run for his money... LMAO, no... never mind. Thanks for thinking I rock, and you would about me being evil, since you indulge in that yourself!

I have read many many Spuffy stories. But this has to be one of the most heart breaking chapters that I have ever read. Also, one of the best chapters I have ever read. Such detail and you describe things so well. I can picture it exactly in my mind. Like seeing Spike's dust on her hands and just imagine how horrified Buffy will look seeing that. I can picture Spike's body so well and it makes me want to cry. What a way to go for a vampire and must be painful as hell. I also think that is how a vampire will be if they would drain. If someone took out all or pretty all of their blood then their body would be exactly how you described Spike and that if you were to touch them or handle them rough then they would turn to dust. At this point it is looking like Spike is dead. As in really dead. It doesn't seem even seem like giving him blood will do any good because just by rubbing him and turns to dust. But I look forward to seeing what happens next.

Author's Response: WOW! *sniffles* That was really... WOW (still trying to wrap my mind around your kind words). I wish you would have left your name or an email address so that I could thank you properly, but hopefully you'll come back to this and see what I wrote ;). I act and think more like Spike, but I always try to put myself in Buffy's shoes... what would I do if I found my loved one this way? And sometimes, imgaes just assault my brain until I write them down, like this chapter. Chapter 29 will get into more why certain things did or didn't happen with the Gem and why Spike's body hasn't completely dusted yet, so I hope you'll read that one too! More soon and I'm glad you took the time to leave a detailed review of what you liked or didn't like. Thank you so much, and leave your name next time ;) *hugs*

Tghat was gruesome, sweet, hilarious and demented... and if it wasn't 2 AM and I still had at least one working neuron in my head, I'd find a dozen other things to call it. All in all, another great chapter of a killer of a story. You outdid yourself, and not just in length ;)

Now, do like Igor and flip the switch on our stitched-up undead-boy!

Author's Response: LMAO, like I said, even at 2 am, your reviews are like totally awesome dude! hehehehe. *drags foot and stumbles to the switch* "Yesssss master," she said right before... the lights went out! LOL, more soon dearest, and WOW thanks for the confirmation of the idea! MWAH

I really, really hope the odds are on Spike's favor. And again, I have to say that you're so evil for making me cry (again) for Riley. I didn't see that coming. *sniffs and sighs* Although I guess Brandon is right and everyone deserves a chance at redemption, even Riley. Anyway, I absolutely loved this chapter, loved the going back and forth switching between the POVs, too, it truly added to the story. I'm looking forward to reading how they're going to tell Angel he's been volunteered for the vampire's blood part of the reanimation process. *wide evil grin* So, more please?

Author's Response: (kicks the dirt) yeah, I know I'm evil - but YOU KNEW it was coming, but I don't think you expected to feel for the guy. Can't say as I'm sorry, tee hee! Oh Angel's gonna put up such a fuss before, during ... and gulp, will there be an after once they're done? dum dum dummmmm! More soon babe, you'll read it first! Thanks for all your help, you're a lifesaver!

Oh. My. Andrew!!!

They better get Spike reanimated, and yes, that is a THREAT (or, you know, you'll be plagued by all the whining I promised when you least expect it!!!)

Oh, and I wouldn't mind if the drained Angel in the process!

As for Riley, I don't mind his being redeemed one bit. Since he died and all *biggrin*

Wuv you lots and lots!

Author's Response: Ooooo it's not nice to threaten the writer while she's trying to make you happy (taps foot and glares.). Angel will get what's coming to him, tee hee! LOL, you sadistic woman you - you don't care as long as Riley bit the big one, eh? tsk tsk. Love ya too toots! MWAH!

OMG, please don't keep us hanging too long, this is pure torture! I want the next chapter, like right now! *pout* Pretty please? Loved the chapter, btw. :)

Author's Response: I promise Pet, I won't do a THING until I finish this story - and I'm working feverishly on chapter 29 as I type this! LOL, thanks for the review!