I am glad that Xander saw the necessity of the WIsh. Warren deserves the Willow treatment (flaying). It looks like Buffy is really making an effort to break old habits. Let's hope that it helps Spike break his as well. :)

Warren's out! Oh man that is bad news. Dawn had better get a move on! What if Warren made more than one controller! Ugh! Well at least some good has come of it since Xander has come back into Dawn's good graces. ;)

Nicely written.

Great chapter! I love that Spike is feeling more comfortable around his new 'family' and that they are so determined to help him feel normal again. I think this night at the Bronze will be just what they all need. I have a feeling you are leading up to a VERY good night! :)

Wow Dawn is scary. I think the situation with Xander turned out well. I think having people he liked/cared about not believe him or in his sincerity was yet another valuable lesson. Now his feelings were not thought worthy or real. Good stuff.

I'm sure Spike heard her conversation with Anya, vampire ears being so sensitive, and all. He could hear anything in the house unless he blocked it out.

Brilliant writing, as usual. This story is so easy to just lose yourself in. You have a real gift. The last two chapters were beautiful and left me almost crying. I love the depth and raw emotion in them. I can't wait to read the next update.

Beautifully written. Maybe now the true healing will begin.

awesome, wonderful! what other adjective could convey just how good this chapter is. too bad you were not one of the writers on the show and wrote this for xander and maybe everybody else so they could see how spike felt. please ypdate more soon.

Bravo! (Much clapping....) I love how Xander has finally 'seen the light' and his attempts at redemption will be interesting, for sure. I adored the interaction between Buffy and Spike. It couldn't have been more perfect. GREAT job!

I think you've redeamed Zander. What a beautiful moment btwn Buffu and Spike. Another great chapter.


Author's Response: Thanx, I was trying. In my opinion, in this story, Xander is the redeemable sort...Warren on the other hand is not...vengeance coming up :) lol

Hmm...Xander coming to a geniune realization and wanting to deal with the truth of it. Interesting. Xander wanting to take steps to see it through himself...fascinating.

Another wonderful chapter! I can't wait to see what Spike's decision re: Slayer blood will be. And I look forward to the continuation of Xander's 'lesson' with a little trepidation - I'll be peeking through my fingers to read it!

Finally, I want to say thank you for taking the time to not only write the story but to provide such frequent updates!