Joyce in her maternal role is more concerned with why Buffy has changed as opposed to her being alive and in her life again. I'm glad that Buffy is getting some payback to someone who hurt her, even though it may not be in the best of circumstances. Lucky for Joyce that Spike is there to stop Buffy from doing something she may regret and cannot undo later. Look forward to more.

Author's Response: Joyce has now noticed that something is definitely not right. There's something more than 'my daughter ran away with a boy', and she'll have to deal once she finds out what had really happened to Buffy. As much as Dave deserves to die, Spike knows that in the end, Buffy couldn't live with herself if she killed a human... as much as she'd been abused, she's still Buffy. More Spike/Buffy and confessions coming. Thank you so much for the awesome review, Vette!!! :D

Spike was really cute when getting caught watching Dawson's Creek. :D
A secret softie when it comes to Buffy.
Besides, what is there to worry about? That made me worry. Thought I was wrong when they talked. The silent talk (Buffy's thoughts) were interesting.
But then... didn't expect this turn of events. Joyce must think Buffy got mad, not knowing what happened. Oh no...
Evil cliffhanger, BTW.

Author's Response: He was, wasn't he? Squeezing the lucky pillow like that. *giggles* I just couldn't help myself, I love cute Spike! And we all know he has a weird thing for not very vampire-fitting TV shows. lol I'm glad you liked the thoughts, it tends to be like that... people don't always say the things running through their mind out loud so they don't hurt someone's feelings, and at that point Buffy was trying not to let her mom know what had really happened to her. Now though, she has some explaining to do... otherwise, as you said, Joyce will think Buffy has gone off her rocker. There will be some air cleaning in the next chapter. :) Evil is me! :D Thanks for the awesomeness of your review!!! :)