Sad to say but it's really better to be careful with Xander and Giles when it comes to demon-Spike.
Oh... Buffy talked to Spike again last chapter, didn't see William after that. And got to know something and accepted it (that she need a bit of demon in her man). And now William smokes like Spike does. *keeps her eyes open for more signs*
And he likes hot food. You need indeed a good stomach for this.
Buffy is right about that: It's just that Spike didn't do it for the reward. ...He sacrificed himself for me. And literally saved billions of lives while doing it. With no thought or hope of reward. But Angel does, it's about what he gets.
And Buffy learned another lesson now unconditional love, she is really getting better. Epiphany that the needs both of them, man and monster.
Ah I wondered about the missing invitation but Buffy said to William Come on in. Connected. :)
Loved Spike's reaction to Angel and Willow's reaction to Spike.
The soul? Didn't expect that.
~ Enjoyed the update, looking forward to more.

Author's Response: You guys are too smart! :D I had fun writing Spike's and Willow's reactions. I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you!

Now this is getting really intriguing... A William who's becoming more Spike-like, and a Spike who has a soul, is becoming less demonic, and more like he was later in the series (selectivly dangerous but less cowed)... Liking this a lot and can't wait for tomorrow's episode!

Author's Response: They're bleeding into each other, which is where the juggling act comes in. :D I'm glad you're enjoying it! Thank you!

Oh annoying, self righteous Angel...how you do entertain. :) What a git. I'm so glad William held his own and wasn't intimidated by the big wanker. And so demon Spike still has his soul huh? I loved the line about a vamp with a soul just being wrong. lol And the Spuffy kissage was hot, he's right something is gonna happen soon. heehee.

Can't wait to see what the answer is to all this...it's so different than any other story...

Loved it!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I didn't want to take away the soul that Spike had suffered so much to get, but I couldn't resist the joke that, not knowing he has it, he'd be scornful of it.