This was such a great chapter. it's wonderful to see more chapters of this story up. It's still one of my favourites stories ever. Can't wait for them to make up. You've written one hell of a black moment here. Well done.

Author's Response: Thank you honey, I'm very glad to be back. They'll definetely be together in the end, but of course things have to get worse before they get better. Smooches to you.

Now i thought Spike is the whore here! Actually it's Buffy. From the start she lowered herself by getting a prostitute for a lover. Then lowered herself some more by falling in love with him then treating him like dirt by acting all high and mighty to Spike when she has known from the start just who Spike is. Now she has shown her true colors like the slut she is by jumping to another man in seconds. Talking about desperate for a man here!!!

As for Spike i wish for once a B/S fiction would end up with him falling in love with another woman who would truly deserve all his devotion. I dont know why all fiction I've read so far has to show Spike as pathetic and love bitch! Why cant you show the man a little pride for once! Let the bitch suffer by getting hooked up with a man who is faithless and boring in bed!

I want a happy ending for a love story but the main leads dont have to end up with each other right? Espcially if the other one is a user!

Author's Response: Oh yeah, things got reeeeally ugly in this chapter, no two ways about it. I laughed at the way you described Buffy, it was so blunt and well, true too. And its good that you feel the way you do about the characters at this point becuase I didn't want them to just easily slip into the sunset. When shit hits the fan in a fic, I think it should splatter all over the walls - makes for a good story. I can see where you'd want Spike to wind up with someone else, especially in this given case. I suppose I wanted to write this fic where Buffy had more 'bad' moments than Spike did cuz usually it's Spike that messes up. I needed them both to be human and err in their own way. As for being love's bitch, yeah, he is, but it's b/c in truth, this is a story about William with Spike being the alter ego so to speak... I'm not explaining that very eloquently, sorry. It will have a happy ending no doubt, but as for them ending up with someone else, well, I don't think I'd be allowed to post this fic here as it has to be spuffy. Just know that when the time comes, there will be groveling, I promise. Thanks so much for the review sweety.

She's still a bitch!!! I mean, come on, when even freakin' ANYA tells her she's making a mistake?

Why the hell should she believe Harmony, anyway? Or not talk to Lorne.....?

Buffy's a freakin' coward, and ohh waaaah, she actually had to feel HUMAN.......oh poor her. Doesn't care who she hurts or uses to do what she wants, either.

Their relationship has already been way too much work. It's not supposed to be like that. I hope William finds comfort at home.

Author's Response: LMAO, I so loved your review hon. Yeah, she's being uber bitch here, ignoring everyone and believing the worst then running out to do the slutty thing right away. That's how some women cope though, however wrong it may be. Their relationship, such as it is, is definetely too much work, but their time apart will give them the perspective they need. Thanks so much for the review hon.

OMG SHES A MEGA BITCH, BUT I THINK I´LL DO THE SAME

Author's Response: Giggles... yup, she's a bitch. She reacts instead of thinking first and of course when Harmony presented her with evidence against Spike, she naturally let herself jump to the wrong conclusions and allowed it to color her actions in this chapter. Thanks for the review sweety.

First, welcome back. Hope RL is somewhat back to normal.

As far as our couple. Can't blame either for the direction they are going. Buffy trying to find a substitute for Spike and Spike trying to get back home.. to someone that loves him.

Waiting to see how it ends.

Going to give us an epilogue for "Army"?

Enjoyed.

Author's Response: Thank you hon. It feels sooo bloody good to be back. Life is taking on somewhat of a routine these days - it's just horrible when it's only one person responsable for unpacking. Pooey - I hat that, lol. In my mind, neither can be blamed right now as both are hurting, so I'm glad you see it that way. Hey, what's a spuffy fic without a bit of angst here and there? Thanks so much for the review sweety. Smoochies to you.

Oh I'm so glad you're back! Poor Spike and Buffy what mess they've gotten themselves into. I can't wait for next chapter.

Author's Response: Oh y es, its a mess alright, but it will work itslef out in the end. Thanks so much for the review sweety... its great to be back.

This was such a heartbreaking chapter, beautifully written as always. You made me feel so sad for Spike, and although I know Buffy has reasons to act as she is, it doesn't stop me from wanting her to be the one that would have to grovel an ask Spike for another chance. Can't wait for more, darling! I'm so loving this story. :D

Author's Response: And I really do find it difficult to write angst, it's such an emotional downer unles I'm already in a pissy mood, lol. You know me though, the show must go on. Thank you so much my dear friend, you've helped me get over my writing hump here big time. Hugs and kisses.

i don't blame her in the least. spike lied by ommsion from the start. if he'd loved her the way he says he did he would have let her in on his dreams. they're the one thing you only share with those closest to you. hope she sees sense though. more please

Author's Response: How true, how true. Good to see someone here not blaming her entirely, even if she is being a nitwit right now, lol. Thanks for the review sweety, hopefully the next chapter won't be too far behind.