It does. Ta ever so!

Love that our (not so) little family is back together again.
Am just puzzled by something. I know we dont know yet what happened in the giftless universe, but how would that have any effect on annies blood opening a portal to it? - the accident still happened obviously

Author's Response: Hey aly! Ok, so, my theory on the portal is this: It was created when realities split when Giles had the decision to let Ben live or not. (New worlds/realities are created at some key decision points). That decision point made the rift through the worlds in that spot. If that event did not happen in the NEW Giftless universe, then the realities did not split and no portal was created for Annie to open when her blood spilled. Also, of course, if that whole reality changed, there was no giant pussy for Tara to send to the Unexpected Universe for Spike, Angel, and Bess to fight. Does that help at all? Thanks so much for reading and stopping in! The angst is not over yet ... just a warning. :)

“No — I’ve never hated you. I’ve been annoyed with you, cross with you, mad as hell with you. I’ve wanted to throttle you several times, and there was once or twice I desperately wanted to kill you, but I’ve never hated you.” -- Indeed, the definition of soul mates. Glad she's finally opening up, even if she's not sure what she's opening. Loved her freaking out with the bats. An interesting problem, and no easy solution, and those kids will forever have the "Batty Mom." Least their dad is still cool. :) And after all that reset, I wonder what happened to the scroll that Annie brought back with her? Things are better, but Buffy sure isn't. Can't wait to see what happens next! Update soon!

(Also, I think it would be quite awesome for you to put together the whole Spuffy tree on a website. So many things to keep track of here. :))

Author's Response: Hi BR! I'm so glad you liked that line! I was really pleased with it myself- it sounded so perfectly Spike when it came out of my muse's evil brain. I'm seeing Dani having to beat someone up in the future for calling her mom 'batty' ... :) And yes, they still have the coolest dad! I think all their friends will be wanting to do sleep-overs at the Weckerly's as they get older! :P Oooo!! And you picked up on the other main point of this whole story : THE SCROLL! Where is the scroll?! Did it go back? Can Buffy and Spike find it by delving into Buffy's sub-conscious? We will find out - it might take a couple of chapters to get through it all.
I will definitely work on a page with all the universes we've covered and all the key dates, events, birthdates, full names, etc. of everyone on it. I couldn't do it before this re-set because the one I drew had that spoiler in it showing the redo that Gift-less!Spike will get. I also promise to show what happened there. I've written it as a kind of 'crossover' story, so anyone can read it, although they won't have all the background loyal Unexpected readers will have, it will be enough to be understandable. I won't start posting that for a little while, though. It's not gonna be super long, maybe 10-12 chapters - I already have an epic, don't need another! :)
Thanks BR! Awesome review! Love that you asked about the Gem!

I am so glad that it worked or is it a dream no can't be a dream because its not perfect Buffy has residual feelings. I can't help but wonder about the Gift-less dimension turned out, does that Spike remember anything or is he like this Buffy with a feeling but not able to understand.

Author's Response: Hi Blue Eyes! I can assure you it was NOT a dream. I like using dreams, but I think I always tell you its a dream (before or after) or at least do something outrageous that allows you to figure it out. Going through a whole story and having it be a dream at the end is not something that you'll find I do, just 'cos I hate that when I'm reading a story. We will find out what happened in the Gift-less dimension with that Spike later, I promise. We'll also find out why Buffy still has these strange fears and feelings when no one else does, very soon. Thanks so much for reading and stopping in! Love hearing from you!