Awww Wes is the cutest - all excited about research lol. Can't wait for him and Fred to get together. Yay I guessed right about Rupert being Buffy's real dad. More to it than Spike imagines eh? Hmmm ... Well I don't think he died for starters. Another fantastic chapter, well done.

WOOHOO! It's just as I suspected! Buffy's blood isn't actually tainted with that "vile cockroach's" blood, and maybe...just maybe, said vile creature could suffer a horrible and wretched death soon? That'd be great.

Ooh! And, did I sense that maybe Rupert Giles isn't as dead as Joyce's dad made him seem?

Clever girl. Bring on more!

Author's Response: *giggles* We'll see what I can do about the 'vile cockroach's' fate. ;) And you're the clever girl, your suposition about Giles is quite right. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

Loved this chapter, it certainly makes things a lot clearer, and they will find Giles alive - my glass is half full regarding this (unusually!). Really looking forward to your next update - as and when.

Author's Response: Hee, I'm glad the chapter made things clearer for you and well, just so you know, I think the possibilities of finding Giles alive are very high. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

Seems that Hank always needed money... because I guess that's the reason he married pregnant Joyce.
Joyce was married, seems that didn't count for her father. *wonders if Giles is really dead; she never saw his corpse.*
Ah Spike is suspicious too. Wesley will love the challenge :) With a bit of bribery to the jailor (if they work this long there...)
*thinks* If Buffy gets to know that Hank isn't her father I'm sure she'll be relieved about that fact.
Hank should feel as Buffy's biological father. Sad to see that isn't the way.
More to Giles? Maybe an illegitimate offspring of an grand duke or the king (prince)... Some princes has been know to be notorious.... ;-)
Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Oh yes, no amount of money is ever enough for Hank. And Giles isn't dead. ;) And bribery to the jailor would go a loooooong way on him cooperating showing the registry, me thinks.
I think Buffy will be more than happy to know that, but it would be a scandal of massive proportions, so it has to be handled with care.
And yes, some princes had been notorious for that, but not in this case, or maybe... we'll see. ;) thank you so much for reviewing!

I enjoyed learning Joyce's tragic backstory. Should be interesting to see if Spike can find Giles and what the consequences will be if he does. Will be eagerly looking forward to the upcoming wooing. ;) Loved the update!
And congrats on the noms!!! :D

Author's Response: Thank you, Amelia, for everything, and no worries, Giles will be found, or rather he'll find them. ;) And the wooing is not going too badly I think ;) *hugs*

That went well! :) I was thinking, does Hank know that Buffy ain't his daughter? Is that why he treated both her and Joyce so badly? What if Giles is still alive? I know you probably won't answer :p And I know I'll have to wait ;) But I'm so curious... *hugs* / Ariadne

Author's Response: Oh yes, Hank knows and it's one of the reasons he treats them like that. The other reason is that he's a bastard. ;) And Giles is alive, but that's all I'm saying on that matter. ;) *hugs* thank you for your lovely review, cariño!

I was so happy to read two updates in a week. This was a great chapter and it explains a lot. I am sure that Rupert Giles is still alive and in prison or he has been told that Lady Joyce did not want him. Whatever the reason I am sure he is alive. I can't wait to read the wooing of Buffy but will she be receptive and I am sure that Angel will rear his big head soon.

Author's Response: Hee, yes, Giles is alive, now regarding where, you'll find out soon, I promise. ;) And I guess you'll have to wait and see how receptive Buffy will be to the duke's advances. About Angel, well, he'll rear his ugly big head on the wedding day and that's all I'm saying. ;) thank you so very much for reviewing!

wonderful, loved the way it flowed and am looking forward to more

Author's Response: Awww, thank you, sweetie! I'm glad you think so.

You know I adored this chapter as so many things come to light and has given everyone involved a lot to think about. And a big WOO HOO for William being such a good man. Hope Buffy will see more and more of that as he begins to woo her in your next chapter. Rubs hands together eagerly - can't wait for it. Fabulous chapter carino, and I just know the next is going to be even better. Luv ya lots.

Author's Response: Awww, you know I couldn't do this without you, darling. A million thanks is simply not enough for all you do for me. *smooches* Love you tons.