Awwww, what a great last sentence. I'm so glad that Spike is there to support Buffy. I can see how this will have a big impact on their relationship.

Author's Response: YAY - I'm so glad you see the potential this situation provides for our couple to realy come together. THanks for the awesome review sweety - huggles.

It's so sweet of him to take care of her and for going with her to the funeral, taking care of everything, this has brought them closer :) The fact that she said he was her friend meant a lot. I can't say I'll miss Xander, I've never liked him...
Looking forward to read more, honey ;) *kisses*


Author's Response: Oh yes, by Spike stepping in to try and take care of things has gone a long way in Buffy's mind - and of course Spike is thrilled to bits with her calling him her firend... one more major step towards spuffiness, lol. Thanks for the review boo - huggles and kisses.

Spike has certainly grown in this story, and his show of support in this tragedy should show Buffy that he is well and truly there for her. Spike took charge, did what Buffy was unable to do. Xander was a peripheral character in the story, but his role in canon makes his death hit harder. This chapter was emotional and taut, and it pulled them together even further.

Author's Response: Indeed Spike will be showing her what he's really made of with no thought to himself. I did hate to kill off Xander, but I'm glad he wasn't included as a character here - made it a bit easier. I so hope you enjoy next chapter as our couple will become even closer. Thans so much for the review boo - hugs you tight.

First I am so sorry about your mother-in-law, for you and your family, but I am glad you got to spend some quality time with your dad. Sorry I didn't review last chapter, I actually got to read it today, as I have had my dad in the hospital, he is doing better, but I do understand when given a reprive.
I was really touched as to how Spike was there for her in a true way, having someone to lean on in times of losing a love one can be so hard, and to have someone there to help, to do and provide some comfort is so meaningful. It really shows greater depth to a relationship. So I must say great job. This story shows so much evolement of characters, and I love it. My thoughts continue to be with you and as always thanks.........take care Debbie

Author's Response: THank you darling, it was sad to let her go, nbut it was time and she's no longer suffering. I do hope your dad will get better, its never easy to see a loved one go through pain and suffering. - my prayers are with you and I'm happy he is recovering. Glad you liked how Spike responded to the situation with Buffy. He really does care for her a great dedal and it will continue to show in the next chapter as well. THank you for the lovely review sweety, many hugs/kisses and warm thoughts sent your way.

OMG! *Mouth drops open* I so didn't see Xander dying coming. Very riviting chapter though, kept me glued to my chair till the end. It nice to see Buffy n Spike growing closer on a more deeper level.

I hope everything is going well in RL. *hugs* And thank you for still taking the time to write and post.

Author's Response: I know - I don't think anyone saw it coming, but I felt it woud provide the perfect opportunity to bring our couple closer together. It seems that so far, things in my own RL have sowed down a bit gratefully, thank you boo. ANd thanks for the wonderful reivew - huggles.

Loved it!

Author's Response: THank yo9u darling - hugs.

Hey hun,
Sorry, I have been really absent for a while and am just catching up! I did try mail you to offer support from a distance but it got returned - guess I've been gone so much i missed an email change!!
Anyhoo - this chapter was great hun. The emotions are captured so well and I'm glad that at least amidst all the tragedy there is something positive emerging in terms of their developing relationship!
Thank you so much for everything you put into the story hun, take care.
Sarah
x

Author's Response: Oh sweety, it's good to see you again and I'm glad you got a chance to get caught up - and past my evil cliffy, lol. Huh - that's weird abut my email address, I didn't get anything from you but thank you so much for trying - snuggles you. Yeah, there had to be a bit of a tradegy, but it will bring forth better things in their relationship and help them in moving forwards. I'm so happy you enjoyed it al boo - hugs you tight and a big huge cyber kiss.

okay, yeah, seriously gonna stop now!!! just wanted to drop this one by ya too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y75cHzFMVaM

really nice vid!.......u've started something reallly bad!

Monica

Author's Response: Oh that was a cute video, thanks. Giggles, youtube is addicting isn't it?

here's another one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRPS1xk9wVw

SOOOO don't like Kenny Rogers but the song works for them and the vid is good so.....still wish someone else would've sang it!

Monica

Author's Response: Yeah, not a KR fan myself either but that's a great video. Thanks sweety.

Wow. Once I moved past the shock and the tears—yeah, Xander wasn’t really part of the fic, but knowing the ‘heart’ of the Scoobies was gone, was a bit hard to take. I was moved by the way you ended the chapter. The nature of Spike and Buffy’s friendship is truly a meaningful development in their relationship. I can’t help but feel myself smile a bit to know that William has a friend in Buffy, first, and not a lover. It’s something that I missed seeing in canon. Thank you for a beautiful, heartbreaking chapter.

Author's Response: I know, I hated to have to do that to him - but its to serve a purpose, so it had to be someone Buffy cared about. And yes, it's always good to have a friend first before a lover - makes the relatioship that much more meangingful. You're most welcome for the chapter hon, and I thank you for the great review and for enjpoying it as it was meant to be, even the sadness. Hugs you tight.

I'm speechless. As much as I want to whoop and cheer because of Spuffy, I couldn't too under these circumstances. I know it's a fic, and... it's not real. But the mood is there. You wrote everything so well, and really let the emotions jump off the page. Needless to say, I'll be looking forward to the next one. Love the chapter!

Author's Response: Oh wow, I'm glad I got the mood of the chapter right, I'm just sad you couldn't whoop for joy, but I suppose maybve I did my job as an author if it touched you on an emotional level. Thank you for the review boo - hugs and kisses darling.

First you leave an evil cliffe, then you tear out the heart strings! I know Xander doesn't play an active role in the fic, but it's still sad to think about his death. *sigh* Beautifully written, though. Spike is showing some real maturity. Looking forward to next week.

Author's Response: Sorry - muse can be evil like that sometimes... but of course it's ll with a purpose. Glad you enjoyted Spike in this chappy hon and I think/hope you'll like him in the next one as well. Thanks for he review darling - kisses.