Well now that hottness can sure melt the new fallen snow in my yard today. That said. Dawn looked so beautiful. Spike trying to be all host with most. Good for him wanting to meet the parents. As it should of been. Him helping her down the steps and telling her she was beautiful and all grown up. *tears* brings back some good memories. I can sympathize with Buffy's ickies. But hey now if the curse could be that fun then I would not complain about alittle cramping. Nia you wrote that scene like chocolate satin pie..smooth, rich, and tastey. Very nicely done. Who needs steam when you have the hottness that was going on in that bathroom. Great desciption of the events. I could just imagine Spike's eyes with mischeif in them. *grins*. Now for Darla, I am not and was never an Angel fan. Though the way you described how Darla was feeling, oh gods how heart wrenching. Since I did not watch the show I have not idea how this plays out, so I am eager to know if she is able to remember. Will she be able to love this child. Will Angel help her, will he be a man for once and help her through this? The baby needs him but so does Darla. I hope she finds some solace. Then there is the Dawn, having a great moment at the dance. Oh sweet that she looks over at the boy and just thinks he is the cutest thing on two legs. How she is so thankful for Spike not being "hard father figure". Those "gods of the first date" must of just heard her plea. *grins*. Excellent Chapter Nia, nice play of emotions. Keeping us wanting more and more and more. But what is the rest of gang up to? The shit hitting the fan soon? *rubs hands together* can't wait to find out.

Ok so I read these so fast that I foget things. I see Wesley as pulling out a book to help Darla(nice choice on the book very helpful). Spike interigating Casey was straight out of my high school days. My father would do that to me for the boys who would come to call. Willow is making my skin crawl. I have a hard time reading her. Her non moral character is horrifying. You are really capaturing her character well and bringing that out on the page. Excellent. Giles's instincts are kicking in as usual on things. I just hope Willow gets whatever she does thrown back at her. That she gets a clue about the fact that Buffy and Spike love each other and that is not going to change. Ok I think I remembered things this time.

Glad to see that Oz is fitting in - and not taking Willow's side. Wonder what Willow is trying now ... with all the parcels she gets and stalking Buffy and Spike

Well, I certainly hope Dawn's crying for a good reason. :) I love how Spike is so protective of her and how very "normal" Buffy seems in all of this. I can't wait to see how it all comes together. Awesome job! :)

"she was going to end up shrieking the shop down, piercing eardrums for a five hundred yard radius. " Ha! Well, that's definitely Dawn. Nice chapter.

OMG! I can't believe it, finally she found out! Now what? Will she tell them? Hide it? Argh! Please don't leave me hanging for too long! Yay!

OMG *laughs so hard*. Nia that was pure greatestness. I can picture Weasley looking around for a book trying to figure out what to do for Poor Darla. Then Spike and Buffy putting the crunch to poor dawn and casey. brilliant bloody brilliant. I am sure all of us ladies can relate to that in some way. *laughs again*. Good for Casey though not showing signs of being affraid of Spike and giving a good answer. Nice scene. That Willow, grrrrrrrr I knew she was not going to leave quietly. Whatever she has planned I hope it blows up in her face three fold. Glad that Dawn and Buffy had a good experience this time shopping. I can't wait to see Dawn in her dress. Nia that was a killer cliffhanger, but YES YES YES Dawn is made from Spike and Buffy. Gods that is so f'n awesome. now how does she tell them?? how do the react?? Ohhhhhh dear me oh my...I will wait and see...Thanks for posting. I know every one will be glued to the TV this weekend watching James in his movie Cool Money.Whoooooooo a great way to start the weekend. A fantastic chapter by Nia and James is on TV...doesn't get much better. Ok it does but you all know what i mean *laughs*

LOOKS like willow is about to turn evil on buffy and spike.but why do i get this bad feeling that she out to get spike the most in her evil plane.hope spike see her coming. am also geting the feeling that oz is taking a like to tara which i like a lot.looks like dawn is closer to the truth about her parents so hoping that her parents our buffy and spike. please NIA

Well now that was a way to start out the morning a "cup of Spike" to make the blood start pumping. *grins*. I am so happy that Oz has returned. I really enjoy his character. He seems to just be ever watchful,but yet puts in his two cents when he needs to. I am glad he decided you needed to bring him back. Oh poor poor Dawn, Gods I just can't imagine having to bring home a date to Spike. I mean oh that will be tourture for the poor boy. I mean scaring the living shit out of the boy by his mear presence, could send him running. I would not want to be that boy. Poor Dawn. But alas she is getting closer to her answers and I hope she discovers them soon. She deserves to get them. Oh yeah Oz noticing Tara how sweet of him. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR that damn Willow following them to the airport. She is up to no good *sighs*. Great now she will mess with voodoo again something she doesn't understand. UGHHHHHH i hope i blows back up in her face at her. NOt a good thing to try the gods's wills to much. Hmmmmmmmmm. Fantastic Chapter Nia, as always.

Wow! This story is progressing nicely and the urge to find out some of the answers is making me antsy. I love all the Spuffy, Oz' arrival, and Dawn's subsequent unveiling of her own origins. Willow is def. creeping me out, and I think Xander's almost at the point of no return with his "jobs" for her....wonder how it'll all turn out! Can't wait for what's next!

Great stuff with Oz, Nia! I just love your insight into his character. Just reading about him relaxes me, just as his character always did. Plus Oz's insights always were dependable, and you've continuted that with his insight into Tara. It's so good to have him back! *hugs Oz* *gropes morning Spike* I think 'morning Spike' is my favorite. Can I get one to go please? Yee-ha. Buffy is the luckiest filly in these here parts. The best part of waking up, is not Foldgers in your cup, it's Spikey in your bed. *sigh* Really sexy, intimate, delicious morning sex scene hon. I mean, really, really, really goooood. Spike rumbling Buffy's name into her ear was my favorite part. I'd like a "Spike's magic fingers" wake-up call at 7am tomorrow morning please. *double sigh* Xander and Anya are still planning on getting married? Hasn't that relationship crashed and burned yet? No? Huh. *scratches head* She'd get much better orgasms from Giles. You know Giles is bound to have a whole repitoire from his Ripper days. Knowledge like that shouldn't go to waste. I love how you keep teasing us with little bits and pieces concerning Dawn's heritage and the journals. And her squabble with Spike was sooo cute! Spike taking a firm hand as a parent is definitely something to see. I can't wait to see if Dawn can find anything more from those journals. Wonderful chapter Nia!

It's good to get Oz's point-of-view on the Scooby gang. It allows us to see Spike & Buffy's relationship from an outside view. I want to know what Dawn found in those journal. Poor Dawnie but I feel more sorry for Casey who will have to face Spike and Buffy, yikes! Love the story so far and I am so glad I found the story!!!

It's really interesting to see all the different dynamics that have formed within the group. I was surprised that Oz make an appearance. Wondering what's up with that. Hope to see the distance between Buffy/Dawn get repaired. Would love to see some Buffy/Dawn bonding. Loved the Spuffy cuteness at the Magic Box.