haha yeah that last bit was hilarious. Can't wait for the dinner scene. Loving this story so far. I'm sure Buffy will learn to love Spike :) who could resist him

It must be hard to marry someone you don't even know... Yes, love can grow, but not in all cases. Will Buffy be able to love Spike? That's the question...

Author's Response: I imagine it must be very hard. Living in that era must have been hell for women. Hee, you'll find out eventually if she'll be able to love him. Thanks for reviewing!

I am enjoying your story so far.
Just one point I'd like to make though, once the Duke has been introduced he would from then on be addressed as 'Your Grace'. There is a paper on the internet that goes over Title protocol, it's: http://it.uwp.edu/lansdowne/als.html
Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review and for the link! And yes, I'm aware of that, but Hank, as the lovely jamies_lady very elocuently put it, is a 'mushroom' and Americans sometimes made the mistake of naming aristocrats by their titles and not addressing them as they should. Hank is not precisely well-mannered and really, he came to the position he's in almost by accident, so that's the reason why he calls Spike, Duke and not 'Your Grace'.

Awwhhh....sweetie, I am sorry that you are going through this right now. {{{hugs you tight!}}} Its never easy. I've been there myself. I had Hodgkins about 5 years ago. Its mentally and physically exhausting! Stay positive for your father! My prayers are with you and your family sweetie! IBE is a doll and her version of the story is frickin' funny as hell! Another great chapter, as usual! I can't wait to see what Buffy has in store for Spike! Hugs~n~Kisses

Author's Response: *hugs you back* Yes, it's a draining experience, I think the waiting is the worst part so far. Thank you for your prayers and for reviewing! Yep, IBE is a doll, so sweet to me. I'm delighted you enjoyed the chapter. *hugs* Mari

I don't think Buffy would like to marry Spike more if she knew that he is young and not old :-p
Good thing though that Angel isn't there. Buffy would have tried to do something silly and run away (though I guess she is still ready to do something silly *winks*)
Heh heh I guessed that Fred would manage to get herself invited too (would join Spike at the dinner).
IbE's little story was fun to read :-D TNX for sharing.

Author's Response: Hee, you're right, she wouldn't want to marry anyone who wasn't Angel at this point, I guess. ;) And yep, she's ready to do something silly, but will it work? that is the question. *wide evil grin* Yeah, Fred is quite something, isn't she? *giggles* Thank you for reviewing and yep, IBE's story was awesome. :D You're welcome. *hugs*

Cannot wait to see how Buffy is going to put Spike off - is she mad? Loved it - all!!!

Author's Response: *giggles* Well, she's mad as in furious, but not just with Spike, with everyone she feels has played a part in this. I'm very glad you enjoyed. Thanks for reviewing!

IBE, you are truly depraved, LOL.

Poor Buffy's now blaming herself for giving Spike her real name. I do feel sorry for he girl, since she's in love with another man and has no power to change this. Spike having a sister come along is an interesting touch. Gives Buffy a view of how he treats a woman that shares his home.

Author's Response: *lol* I guess she sort of is. In a sweet kind of way, since this was only to make me feel better. ;)

Thank you for reviewing and yes, hopefully seeing how Spike treats his sister will help to eventually open her eyes to who he really is. ;)

LMAO. that was great more story please. can't wait till spike's in love and jealous over angel

Author's Response: *giggles* Be careful with what you wish for. ;) Thank you for reviewing!

*Breath...Just breath* Okay now that I can breath again after all that laughing... OMG THAT WAS F'IN HILARIOUS!!!!!! Okay on to the rest of the chapter... I think I'd react rather like Buffy if I was to marry someone I didn't even know. And then to find out it was the man on the street who was rather rude to her... I have a feeling Buffy is going to put him in his place, and I'd rather like to see that. Hope everything turns out okay with your father dear, best of wishes with it. Awesome update!

Author's Response: *lol* Wasn't it? I was pretty much like that when I read it first. *giggles* Thank you for reviewing! I'm glad you found Buffy's reaction believable, I think that's pretty much how I would've reacted back then, too. She had not many options. Thank you as well for your wishes regarding my dad's health, I appreciate it more than I could express with words. *hugs*

I was so suprised Willow was the bearer of the news, figures Hank wouldn't even bother to tell Buffy himself. Loved the chapter!
*giggles* IBE’s version of Buffy’s reaction to the news of her betrothal was hilarious!!! :D
I'm so happy to hear the good news about your father biopsy, I hope he continues to do better every day. :D


Author's Response: Hee, well, Willow heard the news in the kitchen and she'd thought they had at least warned Buffy beforehand. Turns out they forgot that tiny detail. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

*giggles*Isn't it wonderful? I just couldn't not share this little gem with all of you. ;)

Oh, you wouldn't believe how relieved we are about that, thank you so much for your wishes. *hugs you tight*

wonderful, just wonderful. looking forward to more, but you left out the valet:(

Author's Response: Thank you, darling! And no, I didn't, I used the valet part on chapter 2 ;) ,and will probably use him later on in the story, just wanting to move things along for the moment. ;).