Awe!!! The return of Billiam? Wuffy? I don't know. *shrugs* But, I DO KNOW that this chapter felt like coming home!! It was such a nice, quiet moment for the two heroes as they found (are finding?) their way to one another. I loved it. The whole time I just kept thinking 'there he is'. This was the return of the William we had at the end of 'Yours William'. True - they found a connection through a truly dirty conversation topic, but hey - that's just how they roll! I loved it. Everything came full circle.

Honestly, throughout the whole chapter I could feel myself calming down after the excitement of the last. I felt the characters gaining their equilibrium back and have hope that they can get back to where they were before the memory-wipe.

Although - I have to say - I soooo don't trust you! ;-) What calamity will befall them now!? Are we going to see a reappearance of Warren? Will they finally be able to settle down in Napa? A slayer with a vineyard - I can see it. Oscar would be a great salesman! Ha Ha! Can't wait to see if our favorite couple finally gets the answers to who, what, and why? I guess... they already know the when and where... *wink*

Thanks again for the great story. And once again, I can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response: It was a very big change of pace from some of the action, huh? This one was a bit sweet, but we all need sugar now n then. I don't know what to tell you about trusting me! I can tell you this. I'm almost positive it will go to 39 chapters. ~~ I do like your ideas about Oscar representing their winery. ~~ I posted again today, but not sure if any of your speculations will really be answered. Chapter 37 is going to answer a bunch for sure tho! Thanks again for your feedback and enthusiasm Inara. BTW, did you see that Joss visited a bunch of fans at comicon in San Diego? At 2 in the morning, a bunch of people were camping out all night in the rain for the Firefly panel and JOSS came down, waking people up and taking photos with him. :) How much do you love him?

This chapter was melancholy, heart wrenching, sweet, hopeful and funny all at once. I enjoyed every single line so damn much!! Loved how Buffy stepped back when necessary and was there to give William something he didn't know he needed. *happy sigh*

Absolutely amazing and the word whirligigs was a cherry on top of this delicious greatness. :D Also, thanks lots and lots for the recipe!! I'll have to try it out because it's over 100 degrees here and I'm melting.

Author's Response: Thanks EoR. This was one of those chapters that I suppose I was never gonna like. Glad you found some good stuff in it. I hope to like it better one day!

Oh, lots of tears in this one! Brilliant! Love how hard Buffy tried and that she finally succeeded in getting back to 'them'. Poor William! He's certainly been changed, though - scarred forever, on the inside if not the outside. You have to wonder what other nasties Dru might've done to him, esp since William doesn't want to let Buffy see him naked. {{cuddles William}} and cheers Buffy's efforts on.

Author's Response: Thanks. I don't know when I had a harder time with a chapter and I still am unhappy with it, but perhaps some chapters are like that?