absolutely brilliant. spike's snarky britishness was exactly what cusack's character needed in the original film. I'm enamored.

Oh, dear. Fantastic chapter, Riley totally deserved each and every punch but you know our darling Buffy won't see it that way. This story is fantastic. Can't wait for more!

So very smart of him? Loved him beating Riley up though, more please soon.

Love the take on the movie, but I don't see why Buffy and Spike should be together. I haven't heard a single thing from Buffy's side that makes me think she's good for Spike, let alone that he fits with her. Why the hell isn't she staying with a friend, instead of Riley? The only reason a girl goes to a single guy's place to stay, like this, instead of one of her gals, is that she's moving into bed with someone else. She's picked another boyfriend, even if he's just the rebound toy that gets her to her next place in life. You go stay with your brother, or a gay friend, not a guy who seems to be plenty interested in you.

Love that Oz and Willow didn't like Riley! I think Spike needs to grow up on his own and move on....he's not a relationship guy until he's willing to start changing some things about his outlook.

Author's Response: Kim - You're right. At this juncture, Buffy and Spike shouldn't be together which is why they aren't. Both Buffy and Spike have a lot of growing to do before they can get back together, and a lot of issues to work out, especially Spike. This story is supposed to be him working out those issues and eventually getting the girl in the end (who, you're right wasn't so smart in choosing to go off with Riley although I'm just following the book/movie plot pretty faithfully -- it seems twisted, but I think it makes it all the more interesting). Thank you so much for your input though, it means a lot to me!