I just luv Spike, can't wait for the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

Please please continue! I am trapped at home for a while with very hot weather and an injured german shepherd I am fostering for Shepherd Rescue. Thank you!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I'm working on the next update...

The gesture with the flowers was wonderfully over the top. The exuberant display mirrored the overwhelming relief Spike must have been feeling at Buffy's recovery. Her studied "I love you" falling a bit flat was hilarious.

Giles little lecture wasn't falling on deaf ears, but Buffy was firm and to the point. This is her vampire, but he's his own man, too. He'll defend her to the death, and to the death of anyone or anything that's a threat. I love how she stands up to Giles without completely dismissing him. He's still got a role to pay in her life, so she can't completely shut him out.

Buffy standing up to Joyce, too, paints a picture of a woman in charge of her own life. This is her guy. They need one another. I enjoyed hearing the gang relating Spike's behavior at the hospital. It's no wonder Buffy loves him.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I liked the idea of Buffy thinking about how to tell Spike she loved him for so long, and then not remembering that she already had. I think this Buffy is naturally a little more independent. She's older when she comes to Sunnydale, and grew up without the baggage of being the Slayer. She's not going to be a bitch about it, but she will take a stance and stick with it. Spike is in her life, and he's not going anywhere. I'm glad you liked the chapter, and thanks for reviewing!

Awe, so sweet of Spike to get Buffy flowers because it was Valentine. :)
Not sure if Buffy really convinced Giles but she got him thinking I guess.
Loved the update, as always.

Author's Response: Yeah, Giles isn't going to come around instantly. Glad you liked the flowers part! Thanks for reviewing!

I absolutely adored this chapter! It felt very peaceful throughout. Yay for her friends understanding. And I especially liked the part where Buffy doesn't remember confessing her love for Spike. Very sweet.

Author's Response: Thank you! I sort of thought it would be fitting if Buffy put so much into planning how to tell Spike she loved him, and then not to remember saying it already. :)

Still my fave...Still loving this one, though I will miss jealous Spike/ bad Angel.....If only the real show could have been like this! I love Giles' reaction to the wonderful "She's my wife"

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked that line!