Enjoyed the update.. and more info about Spike's past..
Assuming Buffy will be the waitress IIRC.. ?

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the update. Yup, the next chapter will be Spike's POV of their first meeting. Filling in the blanks of Buffy's thoughts and view.

Not sure if I read it before - it seems familiar but I didn't leave a comment, weird.
Anyway, enjoyed the read and looking forward to more.

Author's Response: You have, but it was a month since I last posted. Thanks so much for another review!

A tough but good chapter to read. it was great to know where he came from but but at the same time it broke my heart. No wonder he keeps his cards so close to his chest, he has been hurt so much in the past, he's built the wall of china around himself! He needs a major breakdown.

Author's Response: Yeah, it was a tough chapter to write. It was draining. All that pain and heartache :( And the reason you stated is the exact reason why I finally decided to delve into his past. If I wrote him being all guarded, readers would see him as a jerk and that's not what I wanted. I wanted them to know why he's guarded, why he's stubborn, and ... Don't want to give too much away!!!

Glad for the update! I love how this chapter gives us some insight on Spike's past.

Author's Response: Thank you, anna. I appreciate you taking a moment to let me know.

New banner is great, i just wanna know if your updating regularly now or going on hiatus again. Really terrific story, but i hate waiting soooooo long for the next chapter.

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the banner. Living in the Northeast, I've had enough snow this winter to last me a life time! As for updating, I didn't go on a hiatus exactly. Yes, it did take me awhile to get this chapter out. That was not intentional. There were reasons for the delay. This chapter was difficult for me to write for dozens of reasons and I don't want to bore you with them. Also, between my RL of: being a mom, wife, and working full time, it doesn't leave much time for writing. I'm glad your enjoying this story and anticipating my updates. Believe me, when I get a chapter the way I want it and after my lovely betas do their magic, I post it. Hopefully, this will suffice.

Such a trying life for our poor William has endured. Love Drusilla as a conduit to get William to Spike and California. At least he now has it in him to survive, though it's clear he always did. Love seeing how Buffy remembers meeting him, wonder how they got to the point of a real relationship. And I wonder how much of his past she really knows. How could she leave him behind. So glad she does bring out a bit of the William. Touching. Update soon. The night won't last forever.

Author's Response: Well, even though your past shapes who you are, it doesn't dictate your current self. You have to make a conscious effort to steer clear of the negative aspects of yourself and your past, but it still can be done. I know, after reading William's past, it seems wrong she left him, but you can't stay with someone because you feel bad for them. That reason alone is not a reason to stay. My plans are to update soon. Thanks for your insightful review.

Awesome chapter! Spike has been through so much in his life! More please!

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter. At first I wasn't going to delve into the characters' pasts, but I felt it was important to understand where they've come from to understand where they are at now. More will be coming soon

Please update as soon as you can, because I like the story and I would like to read more.

Author's Response: Thanks, amayuscula. I'm glad you are enjoying my story. More will be coming soon

Love her flash back. He's hanging out with Doyle, isn't he? The real Doyle, not the Lindsey Doyle. Awaiting more of their history, and hopefully more of their future, too. Update soon!

Author's Response: I'm so excited you figured out who it was! I was afraid nobody got the clues! It is Doyle, the real Doyle. More will come about Doyle too. More history will be mixed in with the present, hopefully it will all make sense. It does in my mind, but hey, that's a scary place so...More will be coming!

Loved the flashback! Can't wait to see how they met up again!

Author's Response: Thanks Photo! More will be coming soon

LOL I have a thing for the accents too :D
delicious flashback... Is it safe to think that the 'stuck-in-the-80's' will become a more constant customer in that diner? (and yuck about the coffe! he was good at pretending it was fine hehe..)
Gosh, can't wait to read some more!
And have I heard right?? Helluva day tomorrow??? :D :D :D I could hug you so hard your eyes would pop out, you know?? :D

Author's Response: Accents are right up there with a nice firm tush and great abs! And a sense of humor, he's gotta have a sense of humor! I'm glad the coffee part worked. I don't drink it, so I was kinda at a loss to what it would be like if it's been sitting for awhile. Yes, HD is coming! I know! Finally!

I really enjoyed this chapter. I'm glad we're beginning to get the details of what brought them together and what is driving them apart.

Author's Response: Thanks Minx. Yes, you've seen them at the "end" now it's time to see the beginning.

I loved the flashback, and I can't wait to see what happens in the morning.

Author's Response: Thanks, anna! There will be some more before the morning comes. hopefully you'll enjoy this too.