A good place for them and an end with Angelus. Loved his almost slip of the L-word. Two beings destined to be together, no matter what. Really great chapter.

Do hope your personal affairs go as well as they can. Long term illnesses are so very draining for everyone involved. I've been through quite a bit of that in my day and it really is only bittersweet at best. Hang in there. We'll be here when you're ready to come back.

Author's Response: Giggles - yeah, the L word almost being slipped was something else for Spike to digest. Yes, long illnesses are draining on everyone, but of course I have to take things the way they happen and make the most of the time I have with those involved - thank you darling - kisses.

best wishes to you...be safe and take care

Author's Response: Thank you darling - hugs you tight.

amazing. i seriously live for this story. i think about it all the time and spaz in happiness when i see another chapter posted. Great Job!

Author's Response: LOL - wow, thanks - that's such a wonderful compliment hon, I'm blushing. Smoochies to you.

Thank you for continuing to share your story with us. Family definitely comes first. Please know that your devoted reader-fans will be keeping your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. Time is very precious and you are using your time well.

I noticed that you “resolved” the bet aspect by allowing Spike to reassert that Buffy is not a prize, yet enabling him to get suckered back into a foolish competition with Angel. I’m glad that she’s finally realized that she’s falling/fallen for Spike. You did leave us in a good place. I will look forward to reading about the ball when your resume your writing.

Please take care of yourself and your family.

Author's Response: You're most welcome sweety and thank you for being so understanding. Family must come first, it's true for everyone. Yup - I resolved the bet aspect - regardless of what Angelus said or thought, Spike let him know - so if Angelus wants to think there's still a bet, let him, SPike said his peace. As for Buffy, it was time for her to face the music.... now they need to take a few more steps forward thoiugh SPike needs to be careful with her. Thanks for the review and your kind words hon - hugs and kisses.

Forst thing I'm very sorry about your mother-in-law. Many hugs to you and your family. And I'm sending all my positive energy to your father so that everything should go as planned in the operation. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to say so. I'm not sure what help I can be from Spain, but really, if there is anything I can do, I'd be happy to help.

And thank you for the "see-you-later" chapter. I'll be waiting eagerly for the next one, whenever it might be.

*Hugs*

Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much darling, really. Your words made me feel really good - hugs you tight.

I was actually in the ER when I got the email telling me you had updated your story (broke my ankle...) I have to say it was the only thing to bring a smile to my face all day!!!

I am sorry to hear of the horrible things you are having to deal with right now in your RL. Just know that all your readers (even the lurkers!) are thinking about you and praying for the best.

And know that your stories are probably going to be reread alot while I'm stuck in bed with my foot up!

Author's Response: oh no - I'm so sorry you broke your ankle hon, ouch. I hope you recover quickly darling. Thanks for the review and for being so kind to wish me the best - hugs you tight and sends you some healing energy.

Yes... Buffy broke it off with Angelus and made up with Spike... So on to a more positive relationship..

And blood and genes and competition sounds like halfbrothers to me..

Enjoyed.. and understand the family situation..

Author's Response: LOL - yeah, it was time to get rid of him - buh-bye. Ahhhhhhhhh, very astute obervation my friend, bravo, well done. You may be one of the few who even picked that up. Thanks for the review darling - I do hope to be back soon - hugs.

*hugs you tight* Don't worry. I'll miss you and your updates but it's understandable.
Ah Buffy 'faced the music'. Good (spuffywise) that the faced the truth now. Yay for giving Angel the boot (I just used the wrong name last time) but uh-huh.. sounds as if Spike was listening to the phone call. Ah speaker phone. Can be a dangerous surprising thing.
Loved their talk; I think it helped them both. Good that Buffy confessed she broke up with Angel so Spike doesn't have to lie about it.
Like you said the story stops at a good point, without a big cliffhanger; thanks for that.
Take care, Tina. *HUGS* Hope to see you back before summer ends.

Author's Response: THanks for understanding boo - it's just a tough time for me presently. Yup - Buffy is starting to face the music - now to get them in tune with each other, *winks*. I couldn't resist using the speaker phone thing - that's what angelus gets for being the ass that he is, lol. Thanks for the review darling - i do hope to return soon - smooches to you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother-in-law and your Dad. #Hug#

On the fic note - loving this immensely, and it really is at a good point to take a break.

Author's Response: Thanks darling, hugs you back. Glad you liiked where i left things - I couldn't just leave everyone hanging on such a bad note as the previous chapy.

Oh honey, I'm glad you managed to post, I know having done this will mean one less thing to worry about. Take all the time you need, yes, family comes first and especially in these circumstances. I just wish I could do more, but being this far away make that a bit difficult. I'm here for you, though, for whatever you need me. *huggles* On to the chapter? It was wonderful and as you said, those were two very good steps forward, loved the way Spike cornered her to get them talking, loved that she gave him the crumb he's been wishing for, love that she cut things off with Angel (and especially that Spike could witness it *giggles*). Brilliant chapter, cariño, as always! *smooches* Love you, boo!

Author's Response: Thank you carino, you're the best friend I could ever ask for - always there for me thru good times and bad. Yup, I'm rather proud to have had Spike corner Buffy and her give him his crumb, he deserved it, giggles. Love you sweety and thanks again for everything.