I haven´t read the chapter yet, and although I can´t wait to do you, so I just want to make sure that I understand you 100 %. A good story has a plot. To get a good story, things have to develop. What´s a story with only two characters? I like very much that there´s something to read about Angel, Willow, Cordy, Connor...(no, I won´t tell you that I don´t like Angel-the-jerk in your story....you have reasons for that...) Actually, I wanted to review after having finished reading but I read your note and wanted to tell you my opinion. Oh ok, and to tell you some more: I really like your style. I can hear Buffy´s and Spike´s voice in my head while reading it. The jokes (pleeease, more.. :) ) are funny and the story keeps me excited of what is going to happen next. Sorry, if I express my thoughts quite funnily but English isn´t my mother tongue. Anyway, I want to go on reading although I have to learn for an exam but I´m just too curious. Kind regards

Lilly

Thanks for another sweet and emotional chapter.

Aww. That was really sweet. Your doin a fantastic job. Dont let ne one tell ya different.

Okay, thought just struck me...I realise what you are doing and everything, and I know Buffy thinks it is important for her to not abandon her new life in Rome, but I really really don't get how she can even be contemplating all this--making Spike do this for her--when she has no intention of giving up the Immortal. It is beyond strange and unfortunately back in that selfish Buffy realm where she always seems to dwell. My heart breaks for Spike. But then, it usually does!

Author's Response: Huh? I have to admit, I'm a little confused by your review. I never meant to give the impression that Buffy had no intention of giving up the Immortal. She's confused by having Spike suddenly back in her life, and it's turned her world on its head, but she's not clinging to her relationship with the Immortal. She's just suddenly having to look at everything in a different way than she did the day before, and it's taking her a bit of time to adjust. Keep reading the story, and I'm sure you'll see that your assumptions here are very much off. She's not thinking only about herself here. She's just not sure where Spike fits in her life--and even if he wants to anymore.

Author's Response: Also, if you read that chapter carefully, it's Spike that thinks about her going back to the Immortal. Buffy's more wrapped up in being with Spike, wants to be close to him even though she's afraid that theyr'e really over. Spike's fear is that Buffy will go back to the Immortal. Buffy on the other hand, is feeling conflicted.

I absolutely love this story. I appreciate the way you're taking the time to actually develop the characters and plot. In fact, I think this fic has the best characterization out of any I've read this year. Even when something happens that I don't like, you make it believable. I can't wait to see the finished result - I'm sure it'll be nothing short of amazing. =)

Very nice chapter. The tentative steps between S&B combined with their confusion and assumptions of each other was sad and sweet at the same time.

loved the chapter. I really like this story. I'm glad that you are letting them work through all of there problems. it's better this way.. keep up the amazing work. post soon.

Good update of the story. Angel has a lot to reflect on. I don't know all the Angel episodes well, but I do know that with writing fiction there is a bit of license for things not to be exact. {huggles} So everything isn't exact to an episode, it doesn't matter unless you said it was supposed to be identical. None of this really happened in the shows. It is all the writer's imaginations. Don't let it get you down. I know that I long for Spuffy happiness (not necessarily sex, but the allowing of both of them to let themselves show their love freely), but that often takes time especially with these two stubborn ones. I'm sure it will be good when we get there. I look forward to the next update.

Great chapter! I like how Angel realises he's got some mis-steps to atone for. Also--yay Cordy! That was a very sweet scene :) And I needn't even mention how much I'm liking nice!Buffy... Thanks for the update.

Don't rush the Spuffy just to satisfy people, there are plenty of other stories out there that do that for people that want that. This story is progressing wonderfully and the payback will be all the better when (and if) if happens. Stories that take their time and build are much more rewarding! Keep up the great work that you do!

Hi! I think you know (at last I hope) that I tend to ramble a bit; but I wan't shout: Get Buffy and Spike together (I only do it when Buffy is with Wesley instead of Spike by example - repeating Spike would be better for her than Wesley) ;-) I' m going to read what you right - when you write it. I just hope it won't be too heartbreaking before it goes better. Enjoyed reading the chapter very much. Looking forward to see their relationship build. Because it comes from friendship I hope the love will last for eternity. (Sappy romantic here). Thanks again for the update!