I enjoyed this totally Its been years since Ive read spuffy and Ive been missing Spike fiercely for a while now So, thanks so much!

Dear David's Mrs.

Now I know it' nearly a decade since you've been out of this fandom - I can't, for love or money remember what I was into that long ago - but I thought it'd be nice to let you know I loved this. I'm glad you wrote the little note at the end because it felt like you put a little of yourself into it. It was gentle and kind. It was generous in characterisation even with it's villians - if you can call Giles and Angel villians.

I loved the open ending. I loved your Buffy. It goes without saying I loved your Spike (let's face it, those of us who read this are always partial to William).

So......anyway........... well done 9 years, 3 months later.

(Praise never gets old :-)

Thanks for a wonderful story. Its friday and my brain is fried so I can't really review well, but I enjoyed it, especially since they weren't crazy in the sack the whole time (makes it really hard to skip parts and still find the plot). I also like leaving it up the read whichever he decided. Me, I'm actually ok with it either way.
Thanks again.

I just came across your story looking for some 'post chosen' fic, and I'm stunned. This story is great! It was more believable than the most in the characters of Buffy and Spike. I liked that you showed the struggle it it for Buffy to finally accept Spike, cause lots of fics just sort of jump to this sudden realization out of nowhere. And I liked the fine line you draw between souled and soulless Spike, cause there obviously is one. I don''t always like Dawn but you wrote her great and funny as a Brat that DOESN'T whine all the time. All of the banter was just really and Spike's snarks where just really genius.
I have seldomly read a fic thought through this well and written this great, without lengthening it with endless repetition of philosophy. Of reading your others and hoping maybe you might write more one day? That's really a talent you've got there!

Just finished this story, and I loved it. I like the fact that you left it open ended. And yes, you're right -- they only thing that matters is that Buffy realized that she loved him with or without the soul.

I really liked this story. I don't know how old it is, I found it by "random" selection.

Beautiful story. I like the open ending and most of all I loved to read about Buffy finally realizing she was in love with Spike regardless of the soul. I like to think that he'll remain soulless. Even though it was an amazing gesture he did on the show to get his soul back, I liked his not-ensouled version way better and I honestly believe he proved himself enough... he doesn't need a soul to be a good guy. I really hope there'll be a sequel to this story, it was truly a pleasure to read. Keep up the great work.

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your story. Great job with staying with the characters. Very believable.

Very satisfying working through with all the characters of what to do about Spike's missing soul. This was a good read.

loved the story, I've been following it from the beginning and constantly checking for updates:) You write them well(spike and buffy)I don't know;there's just something about them together isn't there? It's really nice to read a story with a good plot,good characterization,action and romance;and your story has it all; so thank you very much for entertaining me with every word and please, keep writing.............Don't forget about the Big Easy either eh'......I like that one too.::))

Excellent open ended finish. You're right, the journey was not about Spike getting his soul restored. Having Buffy accept that she is in love with Spike with or without the soul is more dramatic. I enjoyed the entire story, your handle on the characters was excellent.

No problem for me with that open end - because they are together. Soul or not soul - Spike was good without it - and loved Buffy before he had the soul. TNX for writing!

Briliant. Super story with great characterisation and that all important issue of trust. Loved the ending - you were so right to do it that way. Looking forward to more from your pen soon. Yeah, I'm one of them lurkers! LOL. Many thanks.