Spike is seeing ghosts? So it worked, the ritual. He's seeing the people he killed. Also, did you expect the twist with the Hermes' unfinished ritual and Spike's soul not being completely gone?? Nope - only when I read it I remembered it, forgot about it. Hope getting the soul (or the soul complete again) was the right thing to do.
Enjoyed the update - looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Yup, it worked alright. And you're right on the other thing too... he is seeing the people he killed but more to that later. Don't worry though, it really was a good decision. I mean, what do you think would have happened if his soul stayed ripped in between two places? And what that other place might be, considering who Hermes is? It might not have magically fixed all Spike's problems-- quite the contrary-- but on the other hand, it was the right thing to do. I'm happy you enjoyed and thank you for the delightful review!!! :D

Poor souled Spike. Got a lot to overcome. Hopefully now he will let her into help him. Update soon!

Author's Response: Don't you just want to cudde the poor guy? :( But he did a right thing and we'll see that eventually. Also, Buffy's there and she's not leaving him until he tells her what's going on. More on Sunday, and thank you for the wonderful review!!! :)