What can I say? Another beautifully written chapter. This is a "take no prisoners, no holds barred" Spike. And this is a raw, powerful, all-consuming love, as well. While I like fluffy Spike, I find myself drawn to this darker, more methodical version of our favorite vamp. I know everything will be fine in the end - I have faith! As always, exceptional job!

Author's Response: Thank you. Your support of this Spike is much appreciated!!

Absolutely loved it. Very well written. Loved the line about her eyes resembling an unploished emerald...brillant. Also, like the fact that the bridesmate dress's were red velvet to represent blood and white roses to represent Spike's pale skin. I hope thats what you meant by that. Its what I got from it and I loved it. I'm so glad she got the hell out of there. I am so tired of Gilesand them overportecting her and always expecting her to do the right thing...had enough..lol I'm glad she finally realizes what she wants. i say run with this story. Takes us on the journey with losts of spuffiness...Great Job...Looking forward to next chapter

Author's Response: Yep, that's what I meant by the red dresses and white roses. It seemed like something Buffy would associate with him. And I'm very glad that you like this. Lots of Spuffy, lots of passion, and a long journey ahead for them.

I hope this turns out to have a happy ending. Of course I know that Spike and Buffy won't have the perfect relationship because no one does. But at least they will remain together.

Author's Response: They have a lot of things to work out between them besides the years they were seperated. Keep up the faith though!!

Ack! Awesome start. I love it! I love grand entrances and Spike is fantastic at making them. The idea of Buffy capitulating to her friends wants and desires works for me completely...I could've seen her go either way post-Sunnydale - either she became her own woman, completely or gave into pressure. Interested to see what happens after the grand gestures and big escape. I'm sure it won't be easy.

Author's Response: Thank you, Kate. Really happy that you liked this and that you like the way I'm handling Buffy.

I've loved everything I've ever read of yours, but this seems very different to me. I'm intrigued, but it just seems almost flat to me. Maybe it's simply her depression and deadness that is effecting the mood of the chapter. I can't wait to read the next chapter. Maybe it won't be so depressing.

Author's Response: Hope you ended up liking the story. Thanks for trying if you didn't.

Aww! What an awesome beginning for what I'm sure will become a great fic! I'm totally hooked already & I can hardly wait for more, so please, please, please update soon!

Author's Response: Thank you. And updates should come fairly quickly since I have the first few chapters written!!

Oh man, you made me cry. Spike's entrance really was classic- I can't think of a better way to interrupt a wedding LOL And there were just so many emotions, all of which were perfectly written. I hope Spike can get her back on the right track- I think she deserves to be happy. Amazing beginning:)

Author's Response: Thank you, Allison. Spike is going to do everything he can to help Buffy get it together again so they can be happy.