Thanks so much hon for the shoutout and the note. Hopefully I can return soon but in the mean time, soooooooooooooooooooo lookig forward to pinhead, lol. With you as a friend, i have no need for vengeance, giggles. If I didn't have you, I'd be screaming for Anya, hee hee hee. You already know how much I love this chapter, set aside how strong Buffy is now, the squee factor that she stood up to everyone and admitted her feelings for Spike. But the humor in this is what I enjoyed most I think. I never REALLY wrote Xander, but i sort of want to after reading how well you pegged him - 'special bus', rofl. Glad to have been able to help you on this boo. Smooches to a chapter well done - luv ya my twisted sista.

Author's Response: Return whenever you want hun, no pressures. And yeah, Pinhead will be a lovely little torture ...hehehehehe. SQUEEE! You're gonna write Xander! YAY Thanks for all your help babe, couldn't have done it without you and Dusty! Luv ya back sista

For some reason I seem to have missed the last chapter. Oh well, that means I got two chapters to read now, not gonna complain. :) Still loving this story and these chapters were great. And now I want more. *lol*

Author's Response: That's ok, I like it when I find that I have more chapters to read of a story too! Thanks for sticking with this one Pet, you're a gem!

great story.... can't wait for more

Author's Response: Thanks Jackson! I'll post more soon! Thanks for the review!

I LOVED this chapter, loved how Spike ordered for Buffy and while I've never been to an IHOP that menu sounds too yummy for words. Heehee, loved the way everyone seemed afraid to get near them after the 'incident'. *giggles* And how Buffy keeps opening up to Spike. The conversation in the crypt was so emotional, and I love that it was she who got to console him then.

And yeah, you're slightly evil for ending it there, but I'm sure the next chapter would be so very good that I think I'll forgive you... this time. ;) *smooches* Love you, darling!

Author's Response: OMG, if you EVER get the chance to go... you gotta! The food is delish! Moi? Evil ending? I learned from the best...*cough Mari and Tina, cough* And yes, the next chapter will involve the Scoobies and you'll just LOVE that! Thanks Mari, for everything!

This chapter really made me hungry for pancakes... lol! And buttered pecan syrup sounds yummy. ;) Seriously though, the Spuffy interaction was wonderful. I especially enjoyed seeing Spike and Buffy open up to each other. Great update, Carrie!

Author's Response: OMG, I LOVE their pancakes (duh, hello? International House of Pancakes!) And I wasn't kidding about the syrup! I WANT SOME! *sobs* Thanks for the reivew babe!

Loved the ♥ kiss.
And Buffy knows of the claim now. Looking forward how she takes this.

Author's Response: Oh that is so neat Cordy! How did you do that? I love that little heart! Cool! I loved writing the kiss... got all dreamy eyed and had to shake myself free of the fantasy... sigh. Wait till the conversation at the IHOP, she'll take it well ;) Thanks Cordy, you're such a doll!

Yay, another update! Please let them keep coming, love this story. :)

Author's Response: *Bows to the Goddess of Putting up with Carrie's Old Fics* Thank you so much Pet, I really really appreciate you sticking around for a second go! More soon!

Awwww, she drew a heaaaart!!!

I have a silly grin on now *bounces* I hope the Scoobies don't fuck everything up (tho I know they'll try *grumbles*)

More soon, please, woman! I need my fiiiiiiix!!!!! Love ya lots and lots.. and lots!!! *mwah*

Author's Response: Awww yup, she drew a heart! tee hee. I had a silly grin while writing it! Scoobies? Fuck things up? Surely not? Not the Scoobies? LOL. Hold your horses woman, my fingers can only type so much at a time! I'll get ya your drugs...eventually ;). Miss you.. love ya.

Aww, the window scene was simply lovely, Buffy's gesture was so sweet. Fantastic update, Carrie! Can't wait to read more! :D

Author's Response: *Gushes* I wuv that scene too, I so wanted to do it... sigh. Thanks for reading babe and reviewing - you SO feed my muse ;)

Oh wow! That kiss in the window was so sweet, love that she drew a heart around it. I love how flustered she was when asking Spike about the claim, I imagine she's worried she might think he's being forced to put up with her more than anything else. Loving this so very much, I can't wait to read what else you have in store for us. *hugs*

Author's Response: Again, I am profusely sorry that I didn't send this to you! MY BAD! I always loved that image of steamy kissy kissy on window thingy... (that sounded bad, didn't it? Sounded more like porn.) And do you have a crystal ball with you young lady? How did you know what Buffy might be flustered about ? Hmmm? tsk tsk.. you're psychic, that's all there is to it. ;) Love ya hun!

GAWD, this chapter was so full of raw emotions - had me all choked up, *sniffs*. And whoa, she 'started' a claim, now that's interesting... wonder what happens if it isn't completed - will it fade, or remain to torture them both with its 'pull'? And WOW, I was truly moved byt the last scene, the fogging of the window and her kissing him - him missing the heart she drew around it. Sighs, such a lovely chapter boo, very well written, made the characters and feelings jump right off the page, bravo, I bow to you oh Mistress Carrie, giggles. Luv ya boo.

Author's Response: Delusional... yup, you're delusional. YOU took Vara's LSD, didn't ya? ;) tee hee. I always wanted to do the window foggy kissy thingy...damn, enought 'y's' in there? And nope, that claim won't go away... it will just torture poor Spike until he is a mindless puddle of goo...UNLESS Buffy does something about it! But will our heroine act in time? Will she save our battle weary Spike? Tune in next time for anothe episode of Buff the Bitch... ahem... Old Friend Long Gone. Brought to you by "Fruit Loops." love ya babe

Mmmmm meaningful, the colors turning more colorful when holding hands (joint).
Good trick with the eyes, I like the color changing. And the 'Spike has a heart'.

Author's Response: Sigh... yeah, Spike has a heart (hasn't he always ;) and it's so neat you picked up on the color changing thingy. I can always count on you to pick up that sorta thing ;) Yup the eye thing was in the original, so I thought I'd keep it. It made for lots of stuff to work with in terms of the storyline. Thanks Cordy, as always!

“Well, tie me up and shag me sideways till I’m blind,” me, me, me, I will, LMAO. And that ever-blasted PHONE interruption. Phones are evil, not of the good, they interrupt momentous happenings, damnit. But of course Giles being on the other end is enough for any guy to lose an erection fast, hee hee. GLad Buffy stood up to him where Spike was concerned. This chapter was so sweet, and hot, and frusrating and emotional - you got all wrapped up in here girl, seriously. And now that they have the rest of the night... I wonder what they'll do with it? Sleep? Nah, sleep only comes after a good shag, LOL. In other words - screw the scoobie meeting for now, giggles. Loved the gift he gave her and why he had to give it to her now. This line was great - Good. Long for me Buffy…please. And of course your work is always welcome to my axe, hahahahhahaa. Luv ya babes,

Author's Response: LMFAO! I know YOU would! (tears here) giggles. And the phone interuption was just for YOU, as you had the Spuffy interuption in ML too - phones just need to go the way of the Dodo. And actually it's already the morning - they dreamed all night. So it's more like, "What will they do all day while waiting for the Scoobes?" heheheh, I liked the last line too...sigh...if only she could hear too.... Luv ya too my sista, couldn't have been half way decent without you!