A bit of a bitch move, but oh, how we love the chase. Pretty fantastic even in its sadism. Update soon!

Author's Response: Thanks, BuffyRat! Yes, the chase is on!

Actually, I think I know why it made me want to cry. Roman Holiday, the idea that he obviously loved that movie just kind of broke my heart. Loved the description of the Victoria's Secret mannequins, the Travis Bickle bit where Buffy uses her sexuality as a weapon. Beautifully written, so hard to take.

Author's Response: Thank you, Minx. I've love writing this series so far, and you have been so kind with all your reviews!

Brilliant. Just brilliant. I just read "Dirty Blonde" a few days ago, so I was really happy to see that you had already started a sequel. Much to my surprise, (because I ususally prefer Spike p.o.v. fics), I think I like "Break a Leg" better. Not because one fic is written better than the other (your descriptions/details for both are amazing), but because it is rare that I read a fic that actually attempts to really delve into and analyze Buffy's thoughts and actions during season 6. I feel that most fics only bother to scrape the surface of Buffy's psyche during that period; you know, merely labelling her a bitch, and forcing her to get over that whole being dead for three months and crawling out of her own coffin issue, so that she can fall in love with Spike. Now, don't get me wrong, I adore Spike and I know a lot of what Buffy did to him that season was wrong. But I also feel that Buffy experienced a lot of trauma, both mentally and emotionally, that season--something that often gets ignored and causes Buffy to almost take on the role of villain in most fics. That's why I really like your dream sequence in the first chapter. I think you captured a lot of what Buffy was thinking about during that time, and you captured it well. This fic reminds me of why I became so fascinated with Buffy's character in the first place, so thank you for that. Sorry for rambling on, but I just wanted to tell you that your characterization of Buffy is amazing, and the way you write is just lovely. Obviously, I will eagerly be waiting for more. Great work.

Author's Response: Hi Sue! Thank you so much for your lovely review. Obviously, I agree with you about Buffy and her Sesason Six torments (losing her mother, her life and her heavenly reward in short order). I think that both of these characters (as well as, really, the entire main cast) were broken, wounded people during Season 6, and that this sort of detachment and longing for connection played a big part in what made their romance so compelling, dangerous and raw. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story!