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Date: 01/06/2011 - 01:53 am Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

awwww. Thank you minx. That was a wonderful story... with a lovely sappy ending :D

Author's Response: Glad you liked it, I know it was sappy but I fell in love with it. Thanks for reading and commenting!

Reviewer: demona424 Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 09:54 pm Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

The ending came too soon! I don't know why it surprised me. I guess I was enjoying the story so much I was in denial that it was going to end soon. There needs to be an epilogue to the epilogue. ;-) It was a very happy way to end the story with Buffy & Dawn having a good relationship (as it looks like an even healthier one than before) as well as Spike & Buffy as much in love as before. So cute that they're going to the prom! They probably won't stay there long. And just maybe they'll continue with many a prom tradition and accidentally get pregnant!

Author's Response: I have trouble with endings--I was going to write more but felt like the emotional ending was with Dawn. I'm sorry it was abrupt, hope it didn't detract from the story.

Reviewer: m_evans Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 08:58 pm Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

Thanks for sharing yet another great story with us! I thoroughly enjoyed the ride :D .

Author's Response: Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

Reviewer: sanityfair Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 08:35 pm Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

As with every other thing of yours I've read, this one is no exception--lovely. I do hope your little fingers are typing away at new story.

Author's Response: Thank you for all the support! You're the first person who took a shine to my work, and it means a lot to me. I don't know when I'll post the next one, I have a few in my head but my life is about to get very, very crazy. I promise I won't start anything I can't finish, though. Thanks again!

Reviewer: SpikesGirl Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 08:08 pm Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

Glad things are going well for them. They really seem to be overcoming their obstacles. The scrapbook is so sweet.

Author's Response: Glad you liked the ending. Thanks for your comments!

Reviewer: behind blue eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 08:00 pm Title: Chapter 20-One Year Later

Wonderful ending to a great story. Thanks for sharing!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! Your comments keep me going.

Reviewer: Becky Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 04:26 pm Title: Chapter 18-Hers

:sigh:

I love this. Perhaps fluffy!spuffy isn't as bad as I previously thought. ;)



Author's Response: Glad you liked it, not super-fluffy. That's in the last chapter.

Reviewer: Becky Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 04:20 pm Title: Chapter 17-Deal

Oh, no. It looks like we might get my tragic ending after all...

On a side note, I love how Spike has let Dawn read his book. I love Spike and Dawn. One of the saddest things for me with the series was that we never saw Dawn forgive Spike for what he tried to do to Buffy. Dawn and Spike had a connection. Kindred spirits, really. I hope they can reconnect now that he's back in their lives.

Author's Response: I loved their relationship, too. It was very intense in the series because he loved her and resented her and related to her because Spike was an outsider, too. Thank you for the comments!

Reviewer: Becky Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 04:07 pm Title: Chapter 16-Losing

Great chapter. I was so happy to see updates today! :)

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope you like the ending.

Reviewer: Nana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 04:51 am Title: Chapter 19-The Stairwell

The last two chapters have been incredible. I understand the lost of the baby and all the feelings surrounding it. He also still needs comfort from her, like he has given her. You finally got Dawn head out of the sand. Thanks. I know that is just a breather she be back to her rotten self soon. Actually they are solid chapters. Thank you.

Author's Response: Thank you! I don't think Dawn's rotten, though, but I'm glad you're enjoying the story!

Reviewer: m_evans Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 01:36 am Title: Chapter 18-Hers

I just started reading, and was able to catch up with the chapters of this fic, and I must say, this chapter is one of my faves.

It's so heartbreakingly sad, and written very well, and done so subtly. The chapter is very quiet, if that makes sense, and as a reader, that quietness and subtlety helps the pain they're feeling really come across.

Thanks for sharing!

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the kind words! I've known a lot of people who've had miscarriages. It's a private kind of pain, and I didn't want to write it big and dramatic. Thank you for the describing the scene as "quiet." I think that's perfect, and never would have come up with it myself.

Reviewer: demona424 Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/05/2011 - 12:35 am Title: Chapter 19-The Stairwell

Yay update! Wasn't expecting the 2nd one. Another sad but sweet chapter. Good to see that Dawn is still good people even if she had a angsty teenage hormonal breakdown. In relation to Dawn, I guess sometimes we're so caught up in the moment we don't see the world outside. Seems like that book showed her a little more of the world.

Author's Response: Thanks for the insight! I think Dawn forgot her mom was more than her mom, she was a flawed, vulnerable person, too.

Reviewer: behind blue eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/04/2011 - 11:48 pm Title: Chapter 19-The Stairwell

I'm glad despite the saddness of the situation, Buffy and Dawn were able to put the past behind them and move on. Dawn was very mature about the whole thing. Brava for her!

Author's Response: I'm glad they were able to work it out. Thank you for the comment!

Reviewer: behind blue eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/04/2011 - 11:42 pm Title: Chapter 18-Hers

sad chappie, on to the next

Author's Response: Sorry, thanks for reading!

Reviewer: Bridget Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/04/2011 - 11:29 pm Title: Chapter 19-The Stairwell

I was waited for you to complete this story before I read it but I couldn't wait. This story is fantastic. I really like how you write Buffy and Spike's relationship. I also like them individually. Your writing is very moving and I can't wait to read how it turns out. I am glad that they are still together and appreciate Dawn's realization that Spike needs Buffy more. I love this story..

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad this story was moving, I really enjoyed writing it. There's only one chapter left, a bit lighter for the very end.

Reviewer: demona424 Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/04/2011 - 09:26 pm Title: Chapter 18-Hers

Such a sad and sweet chapter! It was beautifully done. Definitely different take on coping with a miscarriage than other stories that I have read. Definitely refreshing and I'm glad that it didn't tear them apart. I'm curious as to how Dawn will react to all this. Brattiness, indifference, or concern. Can't wait to find out!

Author's Response: Thank you! Glad it was a different take than you've seen before.

Reviewer: spuff_fan Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/04/2011 - 04:02 am Title: Chapter 17-Deal

wow, what a story, and what a cliffhanger!! really can't wait to see an update and know what happens next!

Author's Response: Thank you!

Reviewer: sanityfair Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 08:06 pm Title: Chapter 16-Losing

Thanks for two chapters in one go. I love that. If I could only finish my next, I'd be happy. Best wishes in the coming year. I hope this goes though this time. I hate this buggering system of typing codes.

Author's Response: I can't wait to read your new stuff when you're finished! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Reviewer: demona424 Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 06:17 pm Title: Chapter 17-Deal

I just caught up with the last chapters. This story is excellent. Maybe too excellent, because now I'm totally involved with their story and it was agonizing seeing a cliffhanger and heartbreaking thinking that they might lose their baby. Poor Buffy, if she loses the baby, it will be devastating for her. How much more can she take!

I'm glad that Spike is trying with Dawn even if she's an utter brat (ugh!) I still understand where she is coming from. Divorce is awful for a teenager and she is just reacting instead of actually thinking. I don't think that Riley is a bad guy & I can understand him living in the house but it's still so frustrating! It is her house and he booted her out of his life long before. Reading him so homey with Sam made me sad for what Buffy lost out: her marriage, child, and home. I know he was hurt but he needs to be a more upstanding guy and encourage Dawn to have a relationship with her actual Mother. Can't wait to read what comes next. Hopefully soon!

Author's Response: Hey Demona! Thanks for commenting and for reading the story! I can't speak to your insights, or I'll spoil the story for you.

Reviewer: behind blue eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 03:38 pm Title: Chapter 16-Losing

I'm sorry I completely missed reading this chapter. Even though I read and commented on the one after this, I needed to go back. I'm glad I did. Wonderful chapter. This showed everyones' vunerability--Dawn's to kids at school. Buffy--jealousy and fear in loosing Spike. Spike--loosing Buffy. Riley--his manly pride that he lost his wife to another. Perfect chappie!

Author's Response: Thank you!

Reviewer: Behind Blue Eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 03:30 pm Title: Chapter 17-Deal

ahhhh...naughty cliff hanger! I really enjoyed this chapter, the interaction between Spike and Dawn was wonderful. I wished in Season 6 that their relationship had remained strong as it was when Buffy was gone. Well...well...well...Riley and Sam. Now he doesn't have to keep his feelings for her behind closed doors--interesting. I hope all is well with Buffy. Waiting for more.

Author's Response: Thank you for commenting and reading! I can't speak to what you said, it will just have to play out.

Reviewer: amayuscula Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 11:33 am Title: Chapter 17-Deal

Please update as soon as you can. I would like to read more.

Author's Response: I'm doing my best--this one will be wrapping up soon.

Reviewer: a Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/03/2011 - 05:00 am Title: Chapter 17-Deal

Your foreshadowing made me think this might happen -- just the title of the previous chapter.

Wonder when Spike will figure out that sharing secrets with Dawn only encourages her disastrously delusional crush.

Wonder if Dawn will ever realize that Riley was having an (emotional) affair with Sam for years before Buffy cheated physically.

Author's Response: It's "The Wasteland," I couldn't go any other way with it! I can't comment on the other stuff, as it will just have to play out, but thanks for reading and commenting.

Reviewer: Becky Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 01/02/2011 - 12:59 am Title: Chapter 15-Leaving

A bittersweet goodbye. Looks like this story might end well yet. Strangely, I was hoping for a tragic ending. Fluffy!Spuffy was never my thing.

I can't wait to see how it all ends.

Author's Response: I honestly haven't decided yet how it's going to end. Hope your new year's was fun!

Reviewer: Nana Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 12/31/2010 - 05:43 am Title: Chapter 15-Leaving

Thank you for another meaningful chapter. You're really filling out their characters and I think a lot of people can relate. Riley punching him in the nose - not cool, though Spike didn't insult him about the chair which was also good. I am glad she finally did figure out that Riley was gone a lot more than being home, and she really was still a single Mom just with a wedding ring. I am sorry they didn't have enough time in a warm, dry attic filled with memories to have sex. I will be on the lookout for the next chapter/

Author's Response: When you put it like that, so am I. Thank you for the comment and for sticking with story.

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