The rut and the rutting! Your muse sure knows how to put the "hard" in a hard days night. Hee, hee! Well, the nightmares are escalating with Billy - like Buffy's slayer dreams is this also the same for Billy? Anyhow, the lack of income is challenging on the family, I wonder if the blonde duo and the other slayer would consider opening up their own business. They serve and protect, so why not have something along that line of work. I can see them running a security agency not just for Willy's but "free-lance" for other's where they hire demon's and human's alike. Heck, why not an investigation service along with security like Angel's in LA. Buffy already took on work like that in this chapter, so not much of a stretch for her. Now that Buffy has a garden, does Spike still have his apron for getting dirty in? *The imagery is nice*. Do they have a swimming pool? If they do, a pool house would be rather nifty for those moments when they feel romantic and need to not be seen by neighbors. (With an intercom to the house to keep an ear on their kids of course). Your muse is sharpening his torture tools and waiting to spring the angst on his own timetable...eeekkkssss!!!!

Author's Response: LOL! You crack me up, Vette! ROFL!

Well, the money problems are gonna take a backseat to other, more pressing issues, but we will get back to them, for sure ... Never know what will happen with the mandrake patch or perhaps they can open a free-lance security company ... that's a good idea. And oh yes ... Spike deifnately still has both of those aprons! A pool would be neat ... they don't have one now ... maybe if they can get the money problem fixed, they can find a way to get one, tho ... that opens all sorts of yummy possiblities in my muses twisted mind! The angst will start soon ... just hold on.... Thanks so much for reading and stopping in Vette! Love hearing from you! Your reviews are always entertaining and insightful -p4s 2011.09.27

Very good you have a way with words. Spike and Buffy trying to work on their life puzzle, nice. I can't help but like Willy somewhat. He's sort of a slime, but an honest slime. Clem is really a good friend always ready to help. Buffy in just a raincoat and heels, very nice.

Author's Response: Hi Magnus! You're right about Willy, he may be a slime but he doesn't try to hide it at all! Gotta love Clem ... always trying to help out one way or another! Glad you enjoyed the chapter and Buffy in the raincoat . :-) Will have more soon! Thanks for reading and stopping in! -p4s 2011.09.24