I really hate that they have to go through some hard times but that is life. But I really love their family. Spike is a really good Dad. Buffy is a good Mom but Spike seems more in tune with his children.

Author's Response: Hi Bridget! Yeah, sometimes it's the 'mundane' things that can be the hardest to endure ... we'll see how our Spuffy couple does. I think Spike has always had a 'sixth sense' and definately has it with the kids. Although Buffy loves them all just as much, like most moms, I think she has to be the 'bad guy' more, which can dampen the relationship a bit. You'll see her building more bridges, esp with Annie, later in this story and my muse has an idea for a Buffy/Annie centric adventure for later, too. But I agree, Spike definately has more empathy I think. Thanks much! Will have more soon! -p4s 2011.12.01

Loved how they kids welcomed Bess even though they did almost make her brain explode! I especially loved how Spike presented the rings and light sabers!! Thanks for a great update. More soon please

Author's Response: Hi Melly! Heehee! Poor Bess! Can you imagine having three kids telling you *Everything* in the world in one day? LOL! I loved Spike's little ceremony ... we will have to find something for JJ to do to get inducted in the gang here one day ... I need to get my muse thinking on that, although mostly he just comes up with this stuff out of the blue, so hopefully something will come up for JJ to do. Will have more by the weekend! Thanks much! -p4s 2011.12.01

The family reunion went rather well, the way that Spike and Buffy make their kids feel special is great and considering that there are more girls than boys, then it is a good thing that JJ is part of the second generation Scooby gang cause the way the Weckerly’s are going with their increasing brood, they may need to move into one of the abandoned warehouses in Sunnydale. Money may be the next apocalypse they may face now that the bunnies ate Buffy’s “get-by garden”. Spike may have to ask Xander for a job at the construction site as maybe a night watchman and Buffy may need to work for Anya. Short of starting their own Funeral Business which would really be good to head-off burying bodies in the cemetery that come back as vampires, their job choices are really limited. Bess thank goodness is not yet asking for a car, but eventually she’ll have to learn how to drive and get her license. How are they dealing with her citizenship? She’ll need to have proper paperwork to not be deported back to the mother country as well as convincing society that she is younger than she really is. Your muse must have cooties in the brain to write about evil bunnies!

Author's Response: Hey Vette! If you've ever had a garden eaten by Bunnies, you'd know that Anya is right! Evil! LOL! Unfortunately, Spike can't get a job from Xander 'cos Xander's been out of work himself - filling in as a bartender at the Bronze and doing odd jobs; construction co he was working for closed with the downturn in the economy and he's been unable to get another one. (that was from the last story I believe). Bess will be wanting to learn to drive soon - and Spike promised to teach her. We'll see how that goes shortly. For Bess' citizenship, Willow created a false birth certificate (US) and hacked into the State dept to create her a passport, so Bess is, officially, an american citizen. And yes, the next apocolypse bringing Big Bad will be money ... Giles already told Buffy that he couldn't afford to employ both her and Anya full time ... The financial stress is going to be building with a new baby and a new teen in the house ... and, of course, my evil muse will rain other 'horsemen' down on them, as well. The funeral home idea is a good one tho!! Killing two birds with one stone! Will have more soon! Thanks so much! -p4s 2011.12.1