That was a pretty good sized chapter and it still felt so short. I thought it would have been interesting if Spike was the one who told Joyce. Definitely might have been comedic! I hope they all get together in one big group with Joyce and Giles to hash it out. Angel is being particularly stupid. Just want to slap him upside the head and actually sit down and listen instead of running away!

Author's Response: Well, there are still things to come in the reveal department and Spike will be on hand for those. Angel is being typical Angel, broody when he doesn't get what he wants... much more like his human persona.

Excellent! I love how you are not making it easy for either of them. Can't wait for more. I love the angst!

Okay, I'm probably PMSing right now, because that totally brought tears to my eyes. Poor Spike! It's just so frustrating because she did make him happy. It's only her who's not getting happiness from him. It's really sad to see them so broken. If I was him, I would just shut down. There is only so much rejection a person can take. I still don't see how they could ever get to a good place. Can we get a happy chapter of just Spike playing with Lindsay and nothing else? A little break from the angst would be a relief. A little light at the end of the tunnel would be great.

I personally think they need to go to counciling with each other and agree that not seeing each other at all is not the ulitmate resolution. They do need a break but not an extended one. They really need to talk to another person together (Lorne) so that they can try to be friends again and bring the trust back. If they don't talk to each other the issues will just fester in the background unresolved.

I also want you to know that besides all my heartache reading this story, I really do love it and you are an excellent writer even if you are evil.

Author's Response: Well, she did at one point find happiness with him. She did consider him to be her best friend and then later, he was her lover. But then the letter....yeah. It all went downhill, but it's not JUST Spike she's trying to deal with. It's ALL of it. That just broke the camel's back and now all this stuff is coming out....well, you'll see lol. Thank you!! :)

Excellent chapter. You've captured female relationships perfectly!Dating an ex-boyfriend can definitely be a deal breaker, but at the same time, what would you do without your gals. I'm so nervous about when they find it's Doyle's heart. I'm anxious and excited all in one blow!

Talk about an intense reaction! Now the story is really getting started. Can't wait to see what happens next!

William sucks! How could be in love with such a woman! Men can be amazingly stupid. But saying that, I absolutely love this story, and I love these two characters. I look forward to every update.

Author's Response: lol. I'm glad you're getting angry at William. It makes it all that much sweeter when they.... hehehe.... almost got me! Not saying anything! *folds arms across her chest and turns head away proudly*

That was so sad, I just can't stop the tears coming from to my eyes. Nobody deserves that! And he's not that bad and least he's stayed in her life, that's more than myself and half my friends can say. I hope he can eventually patch things up. The worst part was that Alicia didn't even hug him goodbye.

Author's Response: Don't worry :)

That was so sad!

Yay update! I just love their relationship, it's so sweet. I also love how they have a connection to the little one. Can't wait to him arrive. :-)

Author's Response: Thank you and welcome new reader.

I love daffodils! I'm from California and there are daffodils a plenty around here, but we Californians have access to so much produce, flowers, etc all year around because our mostly temperate weather.

Spike is just so sweet! I'm so happy that he is finally able to really show that side of himself to Buffy. And marvelous things come out from being open and honest! But oh, Dru, some better timing would have been good. She was so observant before, it makes me think she's just acting oblivious now. And I have a feeling that William's family will be the real obstacle.

Yikes and more Yikes! I don't feel at all sorry for Maggie, who would. Wish, that Buffy & Spike could get some sort satisfaction but it's probably best this way. The question is who did, the government or the watchers. And how about Faith? Poor sad Faith.

Then of course there is Xander and Willow. That deserved an extra yikes! Those two have issues they need to resolve. A lot of issues. Xander's are pretty normal, he needs to grow up and not make stupid decisions. But Willow, she is starting to yield those powers over people rather easily. As usual, a great chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the comment!!! It was the government, not the watchers, I can tell you that. About Willow and Xander, I agree completely.

Great to see an update to the story! Needless to say, Maggie is off her rocker. Oh, my heart goes out to Buffy having to wait, not knowing if he'll come back. But it looks like help is finally on the way. Totally biting my nails over what is happening to Spike!

A few more notes, I LOVE Andrew and Eddie. They are so cute together. Just loved Andrew tasing Ethan, he sure deserved it.

And this chapter finally killed the last hope of Xander & Davinia. He had something so good and now he has this weird thing with Willow. What ARE they doing? I guess she saw something good in his head because they were at it again. Poor Giles. I'm glad he said something, because they're acting like addicts or hoarders. They are not aware about how their actions are affecting others. I hope you go further with the conversation between Willow and Giles, because I was ready to read more. I really wanted her to start being accountable or well least aware of what she really wants.


Author's Response: Yes, I totally killed the last hope of Xander and Dav while I restored hope for the rescue of Buffy and Spike so as not to leave everything crummy. Glad you liked the discussion with Giles. It will continue. I wanted to do a small bit of compulsive dark Willow and self destructive Xander. In a way this bad behavior is a good thing. It catches their tendencies before they get out of hand.