Due to a glitz in my security program I had to stay offline this weekend but it’s fixed now so I can once again catch up with this wonderful story. I have to say I have the same attitude as Buffy about cheeseburgers. They should have their own food group as far as I’m concerned. I almost wish Buffy could have been there for Weatherly’s punishment but it’s for the best that she wasn’t. Poor Spike having to deal with a hormonal Slayer that’s been brainwashed by Walt Disney!! He should probably be glad – she’s not as bad as she could be is she?! Thanks for another great chapter!!

Author's Response: Hey Melly! Oh no - offline all weekend!?? That's horrible! {{{ hugs Melly }}}

Glad you liked the McDonald's bit ... to me it's like ... the food of home - like chicken soup when you're sick. Just warm and fuzzy inside to have it when you're far away. and cheeseburgers should totally have their own foodgroup! What is the FDA thinking?? (or whoever).

I was always gonna have Spike and Joan 'do' Weatherby. I could see it being therapeutic for Buffy if she had been there, in one sense, but also possibly harmful to her. Didn't want to take a chance and let my muse loose on that possibility now that things are going so well!

No - she's not as bad as she could be - very true. We've seen her MUCH worse under different circumstances!

hope the computer stays working for you now ... thanks soooooo much for reading and always stopping in, Melly! I love, love, love hearing from you! {hugs}

Even when things are going well, they still don't quite stay on an even keel. Love that about them. And I can totally understand the love of the taste of home. :) Wonder what the proposal will be like now. :) Update soon.

Author's Response: Hi BuffyRat! Nope - they never can quite just get along, can they? :) But better now - not quite the misunderstandings they had before, just fun little spats. And yeah, after a long time away from it, the comfort foods of home are heavenly! Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying it! Always love hearing from you. {hugs}

I can't wait for Spike's proposal we know he's going to do it with style. As for the revenge sent on Mr. Weatherby. I'm glad that its over and done Spike followed her wish list to the letter. As always. Love their little spat was cute and so them.

Know for a different matter I keep thinking about the possible threesome question and I know you don't need any suggestions or help and I don't want to step on your toes because I do love your stories you are a diabolical genius. But since you opened that door with survey and it has been plagueing me. I must say I think the bot or Joan should go to Buffy and ask her why her main core function of sexual intercourse isn't being used and if there was some malfunction that she is unaware of as to why Spike never touches her and it leads Buffy and her to have a sexual episode that Spike walks in on past the mid-way mark. Just a suggestion. Can't wait to see what you do.

Author's Response: Hey Blue Eyes ... hmmmm ... I actually had been thinking of something like your suggestion on the threesome. Buffy and Joan have a discussion about Spike coming up ... I think it's in the next chapter. I think I may expand it a bit. Although I hadn't actually planned on going into a threesome right now ... so that's the quandary. It's a good idea and I was thinking that Buffy and Joan could do a little experimentation on their own. I didn't mean the question to plague you! I hope it's not a bad-plague (are there good plagues?) But I do appreciate the thought and the suggestion for sure. I think I may go there...

Glad you agree with the revenge on Weatherby, and, of course, Spike would follow Buffy's wishes as well as he could under the circumstances. And yeah, Spike's proposal will be in style! Thanks so much for reading and always stopping in with thoughtful and thought-provoking ideas, BE!! You have no idea how much I appreciate it!! xoxoxox

Another great chappie. Very fitting punishment for Weatherby. Death's too good for him.
Looking forward to the Atlantic crossing, and hope Spike can come up with a suitably romantic proposal. It's a shame that sea captains cannot really perform marriages.

Author's Response: Hey, All4Spike! Oh, you found the problem I had! I was gonna have them get married on the boat .. it was gonna be so lovely ... and then I did some research and ...GAH! That whole getting married thing by the captain doesn't work! So, Spike and I had to make some different arrangements. We'll find out his solution coming up! Glad you agreed with Weatherby's punishment. Thanks so much for reading and stopping in! Always love hearing from you! {hugs}