Ooh, evil Angel, making Buffy doubt things... Though, I'm still wondering if she's a virgin or something....

Author's Response: Hahahhahahahhahaaha, well, I supose you'll have to wait and see. As for Angelus, he's just a big gint ass, lol. THanks for the review hon.

I saw this when you put it up, but it lost my review, so now I'm back.

no hating on Buffy, though she definitely did frustrate! But, there's no reason for them not to spill that past stuff now that the declarations are out of the way. Poor Spike, he's not going to want to look in the mirror for a couple days, lol. Hospitals don't exactly like to keep you pretty.

Yay for Cordy!

Author's Response: Oh good, glad to hear no hating Buffy, though she is quite frustrating, giggles. I roughed up SPike good, huh? Giggles - yeah, hospitals = no fun for anyone. Thanks for the review sweety - huggles.

YAAAAAAAAAY! And God, did you take me on an emotional ride on that one! I'm not hating on Buffy. I totally get her side, even if it is a bit irrational, but for the character you've created, it makes perfect sense for her to be apprehensive. And it's fitting that Spike would take such offense because he's so damn sensitive. I'm glad they managed to talk to each other and that things are seemingly looking hopeful for the two of them. Great chapter, Tina! Can't wait for the next one.

Author's Response: Hi sweety... so glad you 'get' Buffy, even though she had her moments where everyone wanted to slap her upside the head, lol. Yeah, Spike was pretty pissed and I think he had every right to blow up at her, but in the end, with a little help from some drugs (lol), they finally got it together. I'm thrilled you liked the ride boo and thanks for the review - squishes you tight.

OOPS! Forgot one thing. Something funny about the "oh shit" reference. During one particularly boring road trip, my late brother-in-law & I came up with an acronym for it: Overhead Strategic Handle for Intense Turns. So, ya see! So, the next time someone threatens to wash your mouth out for saying that, just tell 'em it's an acronym, not a curse word.

Author's Response: OMG......... I about died reading this, that is sooooooooooo good, such a perfect acronym, I won't be forggeting it, hahahahaa. THanks for sharing boo.

You're such a damn tease ;)

hehehehe, THAT being said - AWESOME chapter - poor Spike! Bet you'll never let him get messed up again, will ya? LOL

And while you know i have the Buffy issues, I have hope that they'll resovle themselves. LMAO, in fact I KNOW they will. Loved the 'unnatural' quote (it just made me giggle, I don't know why!) and the OH SHIT handles!

You know what really got me about the hot tube scene? Spike laying there, looking at Buffy as snow fell on her hair... GAH, THAT's a tear jerker! And a sob caught in my throat when he thought he wasn't worthy enough.

Then you topped it off with Spike holding out his hand to have Buffy join him in his bed, to sleep....guh, what girl wouldn't melt at that??? And I swear to Andrew, if Buffy FOBAR's him, I WILL send Validus after you - no holds barred.

Have a happy day :D. heheheh Love ya my sista!

Author's Response: Moi? A tease? Yeah, hmm, little bit, HAHHAAHAHHAAH. But you love it and you know it. Squeeee, glad t make ya laugh with the ohshit handle and "Unnatural" - gotta have that comic relief even in a serious chapter - stupid angst anyway, lol. Ah yes, the hot tub scene with a doped up Spike at his lowest of lows...... I couldn't resist writing it and needed the imagery. EEEEEEEEP - no, no please don't send Validus after me.... send me Pax or Dorum, or hey, BOTH, giggles. Thanks for all the help on this chappy my twisted sista - luv ya.

Ahh! The great forehead still manages to prey on Buffy even after she gave him the kabbosh—just another sign of how well this story is going. The chapter showed great little couple-y moments, if only to fool the father-son creeps or point-out what’s absolutely great about Buffy and Spike’s relationship. Thanks again for bringing Cordy and Willy together. Even though they never shared a scene together in the Buffyverse, you’ve really flushed out the great snarking potential that would’ve been possible if Willy had wandered over to LA for the Angel series. That Angelus is so evil, that he doesn’t even need to mention the bet at this point.

Author's Response: YAY, glad you enjoyed the couply moments and of course Willy/Cordy. That really would have been neat to see those two interact on the series. And oh yes, I do love writing me some evil Angelus, hee hee. The bet will come out later as well, just when you least expect it, that's all I can say, *winks*. Thanks for the fab review darling - hugs and kisses.

They really do song and dance a lot, don't they. Is there a part where Spike finally gets to tell his and Angelus' tale? And will there be fisticuffs?

Author's Response: LOL, yeah they do a lot of song and dance. As for Spike getting to tell her how he feels, well, I suppose its not a spoiler to tell you yes, this will be his chance. As for the O'Connor story, that's going to have to wait unfortunetly due to an unforseen set of events I have planned for next chapter. But it will come after that, I promise. Thanks for the lovely review swety - huggles.

Glad that they've at least done away with one of the O'Connors. Not so convinced that Angel wasn't able to do a bit of damage. Doesn't seem like complete sabotage, but I am looking forward to that moment when they finally get to give in. Fire works I'm sure. Loved the two chapters. Really exciting to log on and find two waiting for me! Thanks for making my night!

Author's Response: That's evil Angelus for ya, always meddling. As for firedworks, it'll be soon, I promise, just have to get the angst out of the way. So glad you were able to read both updates at once hon and that you liked them. Thanks so very much for the great review - snuggles for you sweety.

You did an excellent job setting up the ball, and I could picture the two of them before I got to the picture. Angel and Liam are both very creepy. I can't believe Liam was so wasted he'd forgotten having insulted Buffy with his advances. At least Spike was right that staking his claim on Buffy shut down a repeat performance.

The evening did not turn into the romance fest I was expecting, but I hadn't figured Angel would be able to manipulate Buffy's opinion so easily. The lingering bet is still making me uneasy. Is Buffy going to come clean about what Angel implied and allow Spike to defend himself?

I'm looking forward to next week's answers.

Author's Response: Awesome, I luv to hear that you could imagine the setting and the characters even without the pic, thank you for the compliment. I know the evening didn't turn into what you expected, but it's my picky muse that wasn't happy with the original ending, sorry. He'll be trying to rework the second half of the chapter for ya and god willing post this weekend sweety. Thanks so much for the review - smooches to you.

Woah! Wasn't expecting that turn of events. But I'm really curious about the Big OConnor secret that you've hinted at. Hmmm this is gonna set our Buffy back a great deal, isn't it? Though she has some hinted at secrets that she hasn't told. Maybe there can be a cleansing truth-telling thing? Angel is a total cad. And what's up with Willy? So many questions! That just means this fic has to keep going for a looooong time. *bats eyelashes*

Author's Response: The O'Connor thing is a bit of a twisted history, but then it wouldn't be Murphy's law without it, *winks*. That'll come out juuuuuuuuuuust a wee bit later... got a few plans up my sleeve first - mainly to do with revealing Buffy's source of insecurities/secrets first, *winks*. I know, I've created many questions here for this fic, but that's also part of the fub - to get readers thinking, guessing, theorizing... I'm so thrilled you liked the update hon and thanks so much for the awesome review. Smooches to you babe.

WOW, you DID cut it!

I really like what you did though, with switching some reactions and such, cause you know me - something like a WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA"AM just doesn't do it for me. Glad you took it this direction, even with your medicated self! (still think you need to self medicate more often to get way AWESOME results!) tee hee!

Sotia did an AWESOME job on that piccy, hun - They are very drool worthy!

And I LOVED the line: "And the Oscar goes to..." LMAO! I could SO hear that in my head with Angel's voice. Yes, I think Buffy can trust him with her heart - but I foresee (yeah right, Carrie, foresight? think not) trouble on the horizon...dum dum dummmm!

Great update hun and I can't wait to see what happens next! Thanks for the shout out, means a lot! Wuggles and love.

Author's Response: Yup - I butchered it from the original version, but of course you know why, *winks*. And hey, maybe my meds helped, lol. Sotia's manip was the shiznit, huh? Someday I'd like to learn how to manip - if I could squeeze more hours into my day and grow an extra set of hands that is, hee hee. Touble on the horizon you say.... hmmmm, maybe a bit, yeah, but alls well that ends well, right? GIggles - thanks for all your help on this hon and for reviewing - luv ya my twisted sista.

You know what I would love to do to that lying,manipulative rotten bastard, well you can't print what I would like to do to horrible. Great chapter TIna, good work.

Author's Response: HAHAHHAHAHHAA, that means I wrote just the right amount of evilness in there if you can't type the ass-kickage you have planned for Angelus, hee hee. THanks for the review darling - many hugs and kisses your way.