I'm crazy for this series and can't wait to read more. Fabulous, tight, sharp writing. Like it breathes.

Author's Response: Thanks for the wonderful compliment.

FTR, I love the dream sequences. In this one and the last one in the series.

Favorite lines:

"People had always put on these sorts of shows, he knew. The only difference was, the stones used to be real."



"“Oh, but you are my business,” Xander said. “I’m in the monster biz. Remember? And, hey look! A monster washing dark stains out of stuff.”

“It’s mud, you git.”

“What a relief! Muddy bed sheets. Because that’s way less weird and disturbing…”

Spike shoved past him and began feeding quarters into the machines. “And here I’m wondering, ‘What kind of nancy goes ‘round narrating the contents of another bloke’s washing?’” He shot Xander a bitter sneer. “For instance, you don’t see me talkin’ about how every stitch you wear smells like Johnson & Johnson baby powder.”

Xander laughed, but deliciously nervous. “You… you can’t,” he stammered. His eyes shot wide. “You can smell that?”"

Hah. This whole section is awesome.

"“Evil!” After a moment, the boy’s outrage melted to a disgusted scowl. “Holy crap… even your laundry is evil.”

Spike dumped out the last sticky drops of blue goo, and then casually tossed the bottle over a shoulder. He punched the little buttons to get things going.

“Well, duh,” he said."

Fabulous! Evil!Laundry. Lmao.

Also? Buffy's rubbing off on him with the "Well, duh".



"For a few moments, Spike toyed with the idea of flashing some fang. Instead, he just sneered the word yeah, and gave the bloke a look like he was composed of lovely steaks. He recoiled a bit, the curl fading from his lips, and gave him the sodding straw."

Spike's still got it. Kinda, at least.

"“Errands? Vampire errands?”

He shot her an indignant look. “Yeah, well some thoughtless bird sodded up my sheets last night,” he growled.

“You’re doing laundry?”

“Why the bloody hell does everyone say it like that?” he snapped. “Yes I’m doing laundry. What, you think magic elves do my wash? Or, my legion of maids and butlers?”"

Hehe. Spike doing laundry does make one's head want to implode a bit. But, then, of course, he must at some point.



Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Del! Those were some of my favorite lines to write, too. Yes, I imagine even the evil undead must suffer though the occasion spin cycle. :)

Ever the fool for love, and Buffy. No other choice but to appear when she deems in convenient. Perhaps, to figuratively tear out his heart again. Loved his dark dreams, and the imagery of Spike doing laundry. Update soon. Time to see who leads the way to the dark side at this turn.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, BuffyRat! "Time to see who leads the way to the dark side at this turn." I was wondering if this was coming across. So glad to hear it is. If it helps, any, I am a Spuffy at heart, and believe there is a light at the end of the dark tunnel.

Excellent. The pathos is excrutiating.

Author's Response: Thanks!

Very funny and dark. I've often thought talk shows were like public stonings. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Author's Response: Hi Minx! Thanks for noticing the talk show bit. They are somewhat tamer now, but I can remember a time when they were outright vicious!