"I am perfectly safe here. And I was working on being very happy before you interrupted!”--Wonderful, if not a bit bitchy line. I am so very glad to know that Buffy and Spike are speaking again. And that self centered Angel... I really hope he's put that claim business together too. I loved the really big fight between them, too. Shades of the Angel season 5 episode in the opera house. And we know if it really was to the death, Spike would so win the fight for the love of Buffy. Really awesome chapter. Maybe her birthday isn't so bad after all. :) Update soon!

Author's Response: LOL A bit better birthday than usual...but a close call.

I absolutely LOVED this chapter, wicked grin! Buffy's comment about being on the way to happyland was priceless! Loved Spike's response of, "yeah I know, shut up Spike" too, was very comical. I could actually see each character breathed to life! Love it, can't wait to see where Buffy and Spike pick up and when Angel realizes Spike is the one that claimed her... May your muses be swift and kind! BRAVO!!!! :-)

Author's Response: Hee!Thanks. Glad you liked my dialogue. Thanks for reading.

Sweet reunion! And I'm happy Angel knows the situation now- hopefully it'll be the catalyst for him leaving

Author's Response: LOL I suspect he'll take more convincing, but we'll see.