I loved the line "The whole night felt like a long, slow suffocation - and Riley was the pillow over her face." It seems Buffy has finally faced the obvious, Riley is not the man she wants. On the heels of her prophetic dream, I hope she starts making some different decisions. Hopefully, when she gets back to her own reality she can make some changes.

Author's Response: I like that line to - I think it's an accurate description of their relationship in general (but maybe that's just me ;P). Thankyou for all of your wonderful reviews. I really appreciate the great feedback you're giving me.

Auughhh! I need more. But I can wait. I know how it is after a getaway. That Aphrodite...she's good, but man she's a bitch lol. Love the whole sequence with Buffy and Riley being out and how he was holding the pillow and suffocating her...Great analogy. Can't wait for more!

Quite the internal dialogue Buff is having over this AU. She is so gonna appreciate Spike when she gets back. more please. I LOVE IT.

i'm loving this bunches. buffy is starting to realizing not only what she is missing with spike but how normal isn't exactly what she was made for. keep up the great work. i cannot wait to read more of this. is buffy gonna meet faith's spike?? ewww...that sounds so weird to say-faith's spike. gross but i know it had to be done. will this spike hate buffy? i wnder what he's like. you've gotta post really soon. great job.

I'm thinking that Faith having Buffy's RL is going to really push her over the edge (especially where Spike is concerned). I love the twists and turns you're putting in this tale. Can't wait to read the next chapter now that Buffy is having Spike-thinkage. Can Riley die in one of these universes? No reason I want this other than it's always fun for me when an author kills off Riley. STILL LOVIN' IT!

I have complete and utter faith in you. I think its an excellent plot device. It's made her think and figure things out that she wouldn't have normally done. Just one question...do we have to see the ickyness of Spike and Faith together? I mean it would pretty much seal the deal for Buffy I think. Can't wait to read more :)

So the good thing is - Buffy wanted to replace her. But it took her a while to ask about Spike. And yet he was on her list of things left to her.
But the last one: Only it wasn’t the chip that really changed him here It was Faith. Well, the thought of it makes me kinda ill...Oh - I read through it when I hafta - but i hate the thought. There's a reason I don't read S/Faith fics. And won't do in the future.

Author's Response: Relax, Sweetheart - it's only my evil, evil plot twist. We are in the Spuffy Realm and shall remain there. I don't read (or write) Spaith fics either :)

ARGH!! That wasn't very nice of you, but that's ok. I absoutley love this story. It just keeps gettin' better. It's kinda nice to see Buffy forced to see the way thing could have been, and how much Spike and the others really mean to her. Keep it up!

Author's Response: Thanks for your review. Glad people are picking up on my intentions here. I always thought she needed a wake up call (especially when it comes to Spike!) She's starting to catch on now. Enjoy the update :)

Had to know the Faith thing was coming. . but nooooooo. . . she's soo gotta realize soon, because this is killing me. Keep up the good work. I'm really glad I started reading this story.

Author's Response: Glad you're liking it so far. I'll try to keep the torture to a minimum ;) Thanks for reading and reviewing.

oh i see a major freak coming on. What will happen to this AU when buffy leaves will it fade away or will the old buffy come back and things will go back the way they were...giving the gang a chance to be together again and then take it away is just so sad? i know I'm putting way to much thought into this...lol

Author's Response: I love that you are though - it means I've captivated your attention. I have answers to all of your questions in the upcoming chapters. I think you'll be pleased with how it all works out.

I had this sinking feeling as I started reading this chapter that you were gonna make Spike in love with Faith in this AU. . . Oh God....NO!! You know I'll read no matter what though. It's a good plot device and shouldn't be ignored! :) Great job!!

Author's Response: LOL - you're really not gonna like the next chapter then. But thanks for hanging in there thru the icky Spaithness - it'll be worth it, trust me. :D

Oh man. THAT was just too much. Maybe Buffy will finally appreciate him now.

Author's Response: I think she's catching a clue now. Hope you enjoy the update :)

Okay, you know that the idea of Faith being the one to make Spike want to be good is a lot higher than nauseating, right? Gahhh, if that isn't enough to make Buffy snap out of it nothing is. Faith with another of her guys!! Nothing changes, LOL.

Author's Response: But I do so love getting you guys all riled up. I think Buffy's starting to catch on now. Can't wait to see what you think of the update :D