Really interesting story. I usually hate when an author makes me hate the characters because it's usually completely out of character and exaggerated, but while I was hating Willow I was still loving the story! Her feelings were understandable, even if they took her to a dark place. And of course, goes without saying that the Spuffy-ness was lovely. From the beginning I loved that they were drawn to each other, and that Spike had her back. Great story!

Great ending to a great story, i'm so glad Tara is alive and Willow has gone to get the help she needs.

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed! I didn't think that it would be realistic for a Willow as far gone as this one not to get serious help before she could return home...

Lovely ending to the story. So glad that Buffy was truly able to come home again. And Dawn's candor about her awareness of everything is pretty darn priceless. Poor Buffy. Hoping Willow does get through her trials. And that Angle and Faith manage to stay happy. Love how they all ended up. Thanks for sharing.

Author's Response: I wanted this epilogue to kind of showcase all the characters, so I'm glad you liked that! Thank you for all your feedback throughout this fic, I really appreciate it. :)

Naughty Spike! But she deserves a lot of pleasure after all that pain she went through. So sad to see this story end, it was always made me so happy to see an update! Ah well, it was a really fun one, and it was great to see all the characters getting along so well in the end, especially Buffy & Faith. :-)

Author's Response: Yep, I'm tempted to write a sequel to this one, since there's so much more to tell...but I make no promises. :D I'm glad you enjoyed, and as always, thank you for all your feedback and support with this one! :)

:-( I was hoping Tara could be saved this time, she was so wonderful. Well, at least Angel and Faith have found each other.

Author's Response: Poor Tara...but you probably know by now that it isn't over for her just yet... :D And Faith/Angel! Yay! (lol, my next fic isn't going to paint their "relationship" in a positive light. I get all my fluff from this one ;) )

I enjoyed their toasts to all their accomplishments, I just thought it was rather tastless to have Spike getting Buffy off under the table in front of everyone. Then Buffy returning the favor to Spike. That idea would be sexy if they were in a restaurant, just the two of them, and this transpired. The naughtyness of getting caught and all. But this was just...GROSS! I don't care how hot you are for someone, you don't do that! That's like if you're with your significant other at Thanksgiving dinner and he's 'stuffing' your turkey at the table! Sorry to rant, I enjoy smut as much as the next person, that just was not smut...that was just tasteless! Otherwise, I did enjoy your tale, even though the end I did not.

Author's Response: Lol, I never thought that I would offend anyone with my non-graphic smut! :D But I am sorry that it bothered you...blame it on Faith's influence if you must. :P

Poor Tara! It's just as hard reading it as seeing it the first time on TV. I love how the chapter starts off, so cute with Buffy teasing Spike about his guy pal Xander. It's nice to see those two crazy kids so sweet together. Okay, i'm on to the next chapter. :-)

Author's Response: Lol, I love writing these chapters, despite all the death and pain and all, just because the Spuffy is so sweet and that makes it all worth it. :D

Oh god poor Tara i had hope for a moment that she would make it, it's heart shattering that she is gone. Poor Willow she was finally finding herself again, letting go of all that pain and rage and now this and you could see her and Tara where starting to work through things.

I'm glad Angel has found love with Faith i hoped they would come together, hope they can find a way around the curse too. I loved the update i just truly hope someone can stop Willow and save her from herself before she goes to far.

Author's Response: Lol, I do it like Joss! But I honestly don't think that they couldn't have worked it out without Willow going totally overboard- it was the only way that she would really recognize how far she'd gone. Glad you like the Faith/Angel! I doubt that it's love yet, but give them time... :D And this might be good for Faith, to be in a sexless relationship. ;)

Noo!! Poor Tara! Does the poor dear sweet girl have to die every time? Always a bump in the road every time we get to some smooth sailing. And I just adore the Spike/Xander bromance. So well played. Hoping maybe there is still a chance for Tara, and knowing there isn't for Warren, either way. Update soon.

Author's Response: Poor Tara indeed! :( Lol, I'm really a closet Spander fan (though Spuffy always comes first) and it really shows in this fic. :D

well there goes buffy and willows sum what truce cause willow is going to go all dark and not only blame warren but probably blame buffy and xander cause warren was aming for buffy and xander knocker her out of the way...i could be wrong and your going the way of the show and just warren but since in the story she is so angry with buffy i'm thinking the latter....

Glad Faith and Dawn are getting along with Buffy now...

Great chapter

Author's Response: Well, I guess you'll have to wait and see! :D But this fic is almost over, and will probably be concluded within a week, so not for long. :D

aawww!!! that is so sweet. yay for them finally getting it right. and yeah for faith smacking xander back into place and into the wedding. that was the worst mistake ever he made.
im glad things are seemingly working out for everyone. i hope an apocolayse isnt around the corner! lol

Author's Response: Lol, I figured even an angsty fic lic this deserves some uber-fluff! :D This Xander, luckily, has friends who are less enmeshed in their own problems and more involved with each other- right on time to keep the wedding going! :D

Awesome chapter! I love that Willow and Buffy where forced to talk and that they have come to an agreement, i hope Willow can change and let go of the dark magics cause i really hate angry crazy dark Willow.

Glad in this Xander actually go through with the wedding, update again soon please

Author's Response: Thank you! Willow's going to still be back and forth a bit, unfortunately. :( (But you've probably already figured that out. Yet again, I am behind in review replies. :( )