WOW! What a pantomime, could you imagine really living your life in that kind of gold-fish bowl (Shudder), poor William and Buffy having to play-act (but not play-act), for the press (double shudder), and stinky Xander putting them in that position in the first place. I hate those glossy gossip mags, always putting peoples lives on show, and half the time getting it all wrong. I remember only too well the gutter press and glossy mags hounding Princess Di, making her life out to be a free-for-all for anyone to read and give an opinion on. The whole thing was very distasteful, and reading what your characters had to go through just to soothe the savage press beast, brought the whole thing to mind. Made for good reading though. Oh and I loved the little sexy bit at the end of the chapter, which seemed to be Buffy and William REALLY celebrating. YAY!

Author's Response: Hey there. I've always had a disdain for those magazines, but find myself succumbing to reading them way to often. Glad you liked the chapter.

Ohhh!! I love this story so much. Perfect chapter, except too short for my greedy self. I loved the first scene, in the living room - and that Spike sees thru Xander. Buffy has her hands full with that crowd, trying to keep things straight and honest between her and Spike. I loved your spiderweb analogy and your reference to 'blocking the light'. I just really liked that touch. Thank you so much for this story. And if you could see anyway to update more frequently (and I know you have more stories going too) i would be so thrilled. It's soooo hard to wait!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your feedback. I really do appreciate it. And I'm trying to find a way to update more often. But for some reason I have to keep going to work. :D

That was good but too short...I need more. Feed the beast soon. How's Buffy's True Love coming along?...lol

Author's Response: Thank you.

I'm glad Buffy's so gung-ho about keeping him- Xander just needs to leave them alone and move on with his life, that weasel. Plus, bringing up the Nick/Jessica thing was a very good point- I'm so sick of seeing them on magazine covers, either divorcing, happily in love, or having a kid LOL I just hope everyone will start allowing Spike to lead his own life...

Author's Response: Thanks Allison. lol, my daughter always reads those mags and that poor couple would be so much better off if they were left alone. *sigh* So, would Spike and Buffy.