Hey, Ya GOTTA LOVE men that cook (FOOD, that is!)!!!!
I've got one, and am more than ample proof that he keeps me well fed and utilizes his cooking skills. He is, besides Chief Cook, also Cheif Bottle Washer...
If this Spike can cook, this Buffy needs to grab on and hang onto him for dear life (well, and for other obvious reasons as well!). Men that cook, and anywhere near willingly so are worth their weight in gold. I know I value mine highly.
I'm sorry to say I hadn't planned to read this fic, but only 'cos I wasn't in an AU/all-human mood, but slow fic updates and after having to wipe and re-format my laptop THREE times after recently getting viruses off of the oldie-but-goodie archive website Sinister Attraction
(AND losing ALL my links, files, favorites, even names/addresses of websites!) I was kinda limited to reading fics updated only on TSR, BSV & EF ('cos those I could easily remember the addy's to)... anyhoo, I wanted to read & relax, so I started to read your fic and I'm GLAD I have. So far am definitely enjoying it. It's sweet, and so far, a bit heartwarming at the holidays, which I think we all can always use! I'm loving this sweet, smiling Spike... and SO satisfied w/himself for phoning Buffy and getting Christmas together! And, of course he has an Oxford degree in English! What would a poet be without it?
I'll follow this one too, and go ahead and catch up to as much of your fic as is posted, looking fwd to updates.
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~
fyreburned@yahoo.com

Author's Response: LOL! Men that can cook are few and far between that's for sure. I'm very happy that my man can ;) I'm excited that you decided to read the fic, but think that your computer problems suck. Mine keeps freezing on me lately so I empathise with you! So happy to hear you're enjoying the fic and I'll try to keep postings regular...

Aw, I love this story more with each chapter, so very sweet! Can't wait for the next update! :)

Author's Response: *blushes* thank you!

I enjoyed learning a bit about Spike's past, and the glimpse into Spike and Giles' home life was interesting. Great phone conversation between Spike and his girls... should be interesting to see if Buffy can get the turkey into the oven without any mishaps. :D Fantastic update!

Author's Response: Thank you very much! I was a bit nervous about the phone conversation so I'm happy you liked it!

This is such a neat story. It'll be nice for the four of them to have each other at Christmas.

Author's Response: thanks! I think they will have a great Christmas together, maybe even start a new tradition...

Turkey Dinner... Sounds like the "men" will be able to lend a hand..

Enjoying.

Author's Response: ha ha.... yes the "men" certainly have to help the poor womenfolk ;)