I wish your father a speedy and full recovery. I am sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's illness. I hope that you all get to spend some quality time together now and make some last good memories to take with you always.
God Bless,
linda

Author's Response: Thanks hon, I do hope to gain some quality time with both. Hope to see you back here when I'm ready to post again darling - many hugs and kisses.

I'm so sorry to hear what you are having to deal with at the moment and whatever I write will probably sound like a platitude. Just know that my thoughts are with you. I have said many times before how much I love your writing and I will be waiting for your return (whenever you are ready). All the best. xx

Author's Response: Thank you darling - I appreciate your words more than you can imagine, truly. I do hope to be back soon - thanks again sweety - kisses.

Just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear about your mum-in-law. :( Cancer is... rough. I wish you guys all the luck in the world, and I hope your time together is as wonderful as it can be.

Take your time posting; you know we'll all still be here when you return. :) I love the addition of the kitten!!! :)*

Author's Response: Thank you darling, I'm hoping things will go smoothly at best. YAY, glad you liked the kitten - i coudn't resist adding it in. Thanks again for the wonderful review and the well wishes - hugs.

Finally getting rid of Angel, that was a great decision! And she "confessed" her feelings :) making up with Spike! Loved the chapter, it was both funny and sweet. Thanks for updating, honey! Loved the chapter!

And I'll wait as long as it takes for you to get back, though I love your stories ;), but family always comes first!

Take care of yourself and your family, I'll be thinking of you.
/ Ariadne

Author's Response: Hahahhaha, buh-bye Angel. He had to go, no tears though from anyone, hee. I'm so glad you enjpoyed the chappy hon - good vibrations all the way around. THanks for the awesome review boo and for being patient with me during this time as well - huggles.

Buffy finally taking stock and realizing that she's emotionally invested was lovely. Her walls are crumbling, but it's in character to want to take things slow. Her break up with Angel was quick and bloodless, but Angel's persistence in still pursuing her is worrisome. Here's hoping she still gets to use her martial arts on the creepy lug.

I'm so sorry about the multiple crises on the family front. Take care of yourself.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it that she did indeed grow up and take responsibility. Her walls are truly crumbling and they will continue to quite fast now, *winks*. As for Angelus, well, he's an ass - not much more to say than that, lol. But it won't get real ugly - I don't want to get too angsty with this fic. Thanks for the review darling and your well wishes - I truly appreciate it. Hugs.

I am so sorry to hear about your MIL and Dad. I;ve not been able to review much due to similar RL issues (my FIL is very ill with prostate cancer), so I know in some part what you're going through right now.

Lots of love, vibes and best wishes to all of you and yours during this difficult time. We'll be here waiting for you whenever you're ready to return, hon.

{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}

Author's Response: Oh hon - I had no idea you were going thru that, my thoughts and prayers are with you darling and thank you for yours. Lots of higs and kisses.

Awwwww... I'm sorry to hear about all the craziness in your life right now. But don't worry, we all understand. Just come back soon! *Huggles*

But on to the chapter review! This was such a sweet chapter! Two steps forward indeed! Spike FINALLY admitted that he loves her!!!! YAY!!!!!!! He really is growing up. And Buffys no longer in the land of denial. And I can't wait to see what happens at the movies! And I can't wait to see what happens to evil Angel....
*evil laugh*

We all love you dearie, and we know you're gonna make it through this!

~KatieGrrl1016


Author's Response: Thanks hon - I do hope to be back soon. I'm so glad you enjoyed the chappy - I figured it was time for Buffy to get cornered and grow up a bit herself. They've now made great strides even if there's a few more to go, but the pace will pick up from here, *winks*. Thanks for the review and your thoughts darling - smooches.

You know I loved it, all of it, and I can't begin to tell you how amazing you are for finding time to post despite everything.

I will be praying for you and yours, honey, I love you a lot and I wish there was something I could do!

*huggles and smooches* Hope to talk to you soon, honey, love you!

Author's Response: hahahahhaha, thank you my darling sister. You know me, a sense of duty and all, giggles. Love you boo.

you did kind of leave it at a cliffy lol now were all awaiting his return after work to see what the afterwork movie shall entail.... smoochies on the couch?? lol can't wait till you update again.. hope it's soon:)

Author's Response: LOL - I guess I didn't look at it that way - ooops? Well, at least they made up, right? Thanks for the review hon - huggles.

I LOVED this chapter! They're making progress! I want to say i can't wait for the next update but i know i'll be waiting lol. I'm sure everyone totally understands though.

I'm so sorry for what your going through. Please don't give up hope for your step mother though. A little over a month ago we were told my father would be dead in an hour and he's sitting downstairs watching tv now.He's still very ill but there's always hope! Your family are in my prayers!

Author's Response: Awwww, I'm so glad you enjoyed the chappy and that you'll be patient with me - thank you, for the review and the words of encourgement - hugs.

Take all the time you need, family does come first. So sorry all that is coming on you at once.

Good chapter! And hmm.....a bit more of a hint about Buffy's issue, me thinks. This came out very, very well. :)

Author's Response: I'm so glad you like the chapter boo - really, it does bring a few things to light, even if I'm still not spelling things out, giggles. Thanks for the review and for your kind words. I just hope to be back soon - huyggles.

OMG - Darlin' you take care of your personal business and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-- be togehter and be strong.

The chap was excellent as always and I knew Spike wasn't really blaming Buffy for anything. I did love him trapping her in the hot tub so she couldn't get away from talking with him.

I still don't trust Angel and after that phone conversation with Buffy I know Spike doesn't either. (I keep picture that scene in Pretty Woman where his lawyer gets all grabby with her and ends up slugging her sending Edward into a mad rage). I can see Angel pulling something similar and Spike taking him down and out!

Gonna keep it short cause I know your attention needs to be elsewhere right now. Major hugs and love to you and yours. Be safe.

Author's Response: THanks hon - you know I think the world of you and take yoiur words to heart my friend. And yay - glad you enjoyed the chappy. Spike pretty much felt he had to trap her - he's confrontational like that while she runs and hides, lol. Yeah, we won't see the last of Angelus, but it won't be too too bad, at least in my mind. Ughh - I hated that scene in pretty woman - what a slime bal that lawyer was - but no - no abuse 9of that kind in here, i promise. Thanks for the review hon and all your wonderful words - hugs you tight.