Aaawwww. Damn that was cute.
And can i just say I knew it, I knew it. I knew Giles felt something for Anya. Now there is a match that will be hilarious to see. I always liked the two of them in Tabula Rasa. They were so cure and old coupleish, surrounded by bunnies and still sniping at each other only to make up.

awesome chapter!! the whole mates thing will be interesting im sure :)

I go away for a bit and so much has gone on in this story. The Anya/Giles interludes are delightful. Anya being maternal with Connor was a surprise, but you've written her with depth and compassion. Spike and Buffy are wonderful to read, and the scene with Dru was very nice. The insecurity that meeting raised with Buffy was well realised, and it pushed the story forward seamlessly.

Fabulous chappie so pleased for Giles and Anya, can't wait for the fallout. Spike was adorable love it.

Bit late but hey, better late than never, right?
Anyway, great chapter! Love that you found a middle-way with Dru there. By simply ignoring her as soon as Buffy arrived Spike made it nice and clear just who he cares about. And while it's always a great way to demonstrate ones feelings if the kill their formers; it somehow cheapens the whole thing as well. Killing an ex just to proove your feelings (like Spike planned in "Crush") doesn't exactly make you look good. It's different if it's for protection, but not to proove something.
Sweet scene with Giles and Anya. I really like those two, hope they won't have it too hard. Anya so deserves someone who doesn't treat her like all that matters is that she looks good on his arm - and that's the feeling I've been getting from Xander; like she's some sort of prestige-girlfriend - supposed to look nice and keep quiet.
Looking forward to the next chapter!

GAaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh that ending was evil *grins*. Ok now that i am composed. Giles's inner dialogue about babies was fantastic. Gods that is just the way he would think too. Anya being true self and just laying it all out there to him like taking care of a child was the most natural thing in the world. LOVED the idea of Giles and Anya having relations. I mean come on she is a thousand years old, the girl needs a intelligent older man who can stimulate her both mind and body. Intelligent Orgasms is the way to go. Dawn, that was cute, can't tell you how many times i used to spy on my parents conversations in much the same way. *laughs*. Then there is Dru, oozing with insanity and spouting her visions like they were rhythmic rhymes of fairy tales. YIKES she is not something I would want to cross with. Gods she is just creepy in every way, you write her so well. I wanted to hide under the covers definitely. Buffy, having those doubts inside, so real, so fresh. But then OH GODS NIA, my heart was pounding I was holding my breath...and thinking just say it Spike and Buffy come on girl. I mean these type are one in a million. Let your heart go and WOW WOW. that last bit was fantastic. Spike pouring himself out like that, finally giving himself over to her...gods she better just say yes. Though i like her making him work for it*laughs*

I really think the last few chapters have been well written, I was happy to see an update.

Great chapter! It's nice to see Anya being appreciated and treated with respect. Lovely S&B scene.

I'm such a lazy reviewer, but I just want you to know I'm still reading and loving every chapter. :)

oh yea baby go G-man...........OMG OMG OMG......that was the best propsal i have ever read. *sighs* loved the scene with dru and spike. i wold love to see that on screen!!!! hell all of it...............this was a fantastic chapter Nia. thank-you so much for posting tonight. your brew is always delicious, and devine. :)

Over 600 reviews and you are wondering if this is any good. You are crazy!

Judt so you know, you've made me all teary. What a beautiful moment. I love Spike's proposal. I just hope Buffy can finally bring herself to let go and tell him exactly how she feels with no words or feelings held back. He so deserves to hear it from the woman he loves.

I love claims. And this story. You're awesome.