I still don't buy all the excuses on why both of them will be so stupid. I still think one of them will be smart enough to tell them the truth. I don't care if self-defense isn't always a guarantee that would be a much better defense than just killing him. As soon as Spike saw Buffy he should have convince her to turn herself in. Or Buffy should have convince Spike to let her turn herself in. Although, Buffy shouldn't need to convince Spike if she really wanted to turn herself in. Lying to the cops is never, never a good thing. You only make things worse. How are they suppose to believe you once you lie to them.

I almost stopped reading from their stupidity. Seriously. But I might continue to read. This is just my opinion anyways.

Author's Response: Yes, and to have a realistic story, every character must do the smart thing...

I have my reasons for everything I've done. Just relax and trust me here.

YAY! Quick updates! I love 'em! This is just getting too depressing. :( But I can't wait for more!

Deciding to run away together sounds so naive, just the idea is tying my stomach in knots. Spike and Buffy are broke and on their own. Is Buffy going to get another job as a stripper? Their decision should be a relief, instead it's just ramped the tension up higher.

This was another tight chapter in this tension filled, entertaining story.

How can he possibly think she'll survive this without him. Poor boy and poor Buffy. Glad to hear that the updates wil be quicker now. I can hardly wait to see how they get around this road block. Though it is unexpected, and those are always the best kind.

OH SH*T!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!

(*And thank you for having it finished. That is the mother of all cliffhangers.*)

Thank god he didn't kill her - he deserved it! Of course, with the bruises and all she could've called the police and been fine, but wow what a mess! I'm excited to see where you take this!

OH no, would Buffy have not gotten off in self defense.

Spike is just making it worse.

More please.

okay....didn't expect this to happen. wow. oh WOW!!!! wow....i can't think of anything else to say....wow. this is gonna get worse for buffy and spike before it gets better, isn't it???? oh wow. loved it soooooooo much. angel got off too easily though but I'm glad that part of the situation is over. now all that needs to be done is proving that buffy did it out of self defense. loved it sooooooooooo much. WOW. great job. more soon.

Duh... that's it, Buffy didn't always buy something when she said she'd gone shopping? Sometimes it's the little things that are important. Seems Buffy just got away before Liam could rape her (and maybe kill her soon). That pushed Buffy indeed over; but she never saw if she hit Liam after all.
Darla confirmed, Liam is indeed dead. Well they don't have to worry then that he'll come after them. Uh-huh.. I guess I know what Spike is about to do. A wrong confession.. not good. Buffy acted in self defense she wouldn't get in so much trouble then William will.
Cliffhanger indeed; now I'm even more glad that you have finished the story.

Oh, hope its true and really and truly dead. Poor Spike, what a martyr. Can't wait to see how this ends.

First off, I loved the dance scene - since the beginning of this story, I've wanted her to strip for him. Second, I had a niggling in the back of my head saying that Liam was the type to keep tabs on Buffy - have a private investigator following her so that Liam would have complete control over her. This is really not good - especially so close the escape. ANd she probably has a big bite mark on her neck to boot!

Why didn't they go straight to the police and say it was self defense. I mean buffy looks bad and you could tell there was a struggle. I'm sorry but they are both being so stupid. Lying to the cops only makes things worst.

But looking forward to the next chapter.

Evil!! Thats what you are!