You want to know what I think eh? ...Well I really liked it I felt for Dawn I can understand why she thought everything was her fault. Spike's reaction was perfect...totally spike. And buffy was right on I wanted to cry at the end it was soo good! Want more!!

Author's Response: Always makes me happy when someone points out that the characterizations are right, because its one of the things I really work on to make as close to them as I can. Thanks!

That was perfect. Just the way they should have found out. Children are our best precious gift and it was lovely to be able to watch while Spike and Buffy recieved theirs. Thanks for the update.

Author's Response: You know. . . I can't tell you how much your reviews mean to me, because I'd gush like a fan-girl, but trust me, this is a good thing! Thanks!

it was so good that I had to read it even though I am now late for work. :)

Author's Response: AWwwww. . . well, its for a good cause right? I mean, what better excuse to your boss. . . "yeah, I'm late but it was because of Spike and Buffy" LOL

That chapter was amazing! I'm so glad the truth finally came out. And it was such a sweet tender moment. I loved reading Spike's thoughts and reactions to the whole thing. Aw!! Just perfect. =)

Author's Response: Thanks so much for all your reviews. They do mean a lot to me, even if I don't always respond. I can't tell you how much the positive feedback means to me. I'm really glad you liked it!

I'd been wondering when this plotline would be resolved; and was glad to see it. So beautifully written. Loved this chapter!

Author's Response: Thanks! One plotline down, 717 more to go . . . .

I loved it, Nia. It's coming together nicely and it was a good break between Angelus and everything else. Great job, girl!

Author's Response: LOL. . . You caught that -- thanks! Yup. . . a lull in the storm. . . hang onto your hats, things are gonna get bumpy

Absolutely brilliant. I could see Dawn's look of shock over what she said. So glad that Spike has stopped arguing about taking Buffy's blood. We need a full up and running Spike. Maybe Willow can come and help with protection spells and the big ball of sunshine spell. I can't wait for the next chapter. Spike and the chipectomy--thank the gods!! So well written and true to the characters. I loved it.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it . . . He hasn't completely stopped arguing, that wouldn't be Spike. . .

oh wow.....just wow. brought me to tears. the whole chapter. buffy,spike and dawn....family....and now they know. loved it. it was perfect

Author's Response: Whattsa matta? Can't speak? C'mon, little sister, get it out, tell me how you really feel. . . .

Loved it!! The reveal about Dawn's true parentage was perfect...coming out in a moment of emotional vulnerability. There was a very believable transition from Dawn being Buffy's sister and Spike's sister-esque friend to their child and vice versa. The "I love you" over Dawn's head so sweet and love how it spoke volums in that moment.

Author's Response: Yeah. That was Dawn's breakdown, so to speak. Can't lose anyone else. Thanks for the positive feedback!

Delurking to say how much I enjoyed this one. I think you handled it really well! :)

Author's Response: Yeah! Thanks for delurking and telling me you enjoyed it!

THAT WAS HOT!!!!!! LOVED ITA LOT. I WONDER HOW EVERYONE IS GONNA REACT TO THIS NEWS. I'M GLAD BUFFY AND SPIKE TOOK IT WELL.

Author's Response: Not really a shock to either of them. IBut then again, not everyone knows yet. . . . 'm really glad you liked it. Thanks soo much for your steady reviews, they really mean a lot to me.

OMG!!! This was sooooo amazingly beautiful. Especially how Buffy and Spike each took Dawn's surprise announcement sort of in stride, not really questioning anything. Just truly amazing. This lived up to every hope and dream I had this moment. When Spike ran his finger over Dawn's nose and said, "That's mine," I just about wept with the weight of the moment. This chapter truly does this little family justice. And I so wish we could have seen this on t.v. The three of them bonding as family would have been an amazing sight to see. Thank you so much for giving us this incredibly moving, jaw dropping chapter. You have no reason to be nervous my dear. This chapter will stay with me always as a moment that should have been canon. Thank you so very, very much.

Author's Response: Yeah, that was one of my favorite moments to write. He just. . . accepted it, sort of. . . I would have liked to have seen them act it also, but hey, I can see it in my head whenever I read it. . . Thanks Rana, your reviews always make my day.

HOLY F"N SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drops some rosehips and dragon's blood into the pot to really make my heart melt into a rich big ooze. Nia, you know I love you dearly and I love every story you have ever writen. This this by far is one of the best. It might be a chapter *wipes tears* that was fuckn beautiful. I am in awe, I am in such a flutter right now. Dawn was brilliant. You nailed her down in how she would be. She is so scared and so worried about losing mum and dad. Spike, gods that man gets better each moment. That point when they looked into each other's eyes and saw what was really there, a daughter and father*more tears* jeezus I don't have the words. I can't describe what you just painted on this screen. I can't...the emotions are so fuckn raw. Buffy, listening to their converstation, hearing the words and realizing it. Understanding about the past and just knowing it was the past. Knowing that she needed him, they both needed him. I am a blubbering mess, so I will stop. I love you my sister and I love your words. Pat yourself on the back, you nailed this chapter.

Author's Response: C'mon, tell me how you really feel? Please? You know how much I love telling you stories, always have, probably always will. Used to be with cookies . . and sometimes milk. Now its beer and whiskey . . . . *hugs* You think they're happy about this?