evil on numerous levels, that is what you are! First, Joyce in chains? Second, stopping the Spuffy. Third, Giles being all casual with the pizza and such, when he just left Joyce IN CHAINS! Fourth, Buffy going to see her mother. Will she still be in the chains or is someone else there? Evil I tell you...EVIL!

Author's Response: Hee... I think you just misread that little part at the beginning. The chain rattled as Joyce unlocked the door... I meant that little chain you have on doors as a safety measure against thieves and such. ;) So, no worries nothing evil has captured Joyce or is lurking around in her room. Of course Giles wouldn't have just left it like that if that was the case. See, I'm not evil at all! ;) I do apologize for stopping the Spuffy, but there's more of it in the next chapter. Sorry for the confusion! I hope I cleared it up for you and that you forgive me. *bats eyelashes* Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D

Giles visiting Joyce? Unexpected to see.

How well she knew this part of him, him trying to hide the pain by slipping on the mask of seduction and flirting. Indeed, Buffy knows him well.
Loved the spuffyness, how supportive Spike became when Buffy became anxious about her mother. But he's always supportive of Buffy, ain't he?
Ah no, no clue how it's going to go with Joyce.
Enjoyed the new update.

Author's Response: Yup, the two of them are hiding something from Buffy more to that later. ;) Spike can't hide anything from her, but she's not going to call him on it. If he needs to pretend and avoid the situation for a while, then she's going to let him. yay, I'm glad you liked the spuffyness in the chapter. I tried to write them being supportive of each other. The situation with Joyce is pretty complicated, and all I can tell you is... it won't be all hugs and puppies. I'm happy you enjoyed and thank you for the awesome review!!! :)