Dreams Do Show Thee To Me by SpikesDeb

Thank you! :-)
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darklover
10/19/2008 07:00 am
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Loved this story. I really enjoyed it.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this story.  I can't seem to leave Spike in that hellmouth, he's always coming back for Buffy. :)  And why wouldn't he?

06/04/2008 12:37 am
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oh my,,,what a lovely story! i loved it! you did a good job!

02/17/2008 06:29 am
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Wow, this was a great reunion fic:) I loved the dreams and the cowardly Spike:) Also loving the understanding Giles and how much your Giles was cooler than Joss' origial version:)

Great read, thanks for that:)
Thank you!  It needed to be Spuffy but some angst before the big finish, but there was never any doubt that my guys would get it together in the end.  And my poor boy, riddled with insecurities.  He needs a big hug.  I'll volunteer...

And Giles; I do think in the end he'd see that what Buffy needs is Spike and act accordingly, so that's what you got.  Thank you so much for your lovely review.

02/11/2008 03:14 am
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fine wrap up to you tale. thank you.
Thank you so much, I'm delighted you enjoyed.

02/10/2008 12:38 pm
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Thank you, I have enjoyed this story very much and look forward to the next one.
Thank you so much, I'm delighted you enjoyed it.  I do have a number of stories that will be going up very soon, including a very fluffy smutty Spuffy :)

02/10/2008 08:01 am
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That was a great finish!  Love how the first thing Buffy wanted was to prove that Spike was really there instead of the typically expected punch to the nose.  And the invitation to bite her to prove she wanted all of him was a necessary touch, IMHO.  Especially fond of Giles being in danger of heart failure and vowing to himself to help his slayer and her vampire!
Thank you; I just think that after yearning for so long, Buffy would want to hold him rather than hit him...although hitting would probably come at some point :)  And the biting - I always have a fight with myself as to whether she would or wouldn't, but it seemed right this time, so thank you for saying that you thought so.  Giles - I love him, and I'd love to have seen him be on Buffy's side no matter what his own thoughts were.  I think he would have seen that Spike was what she needed in the end.  Sorry - I appear to have started a rant!  Anyhoo - thank you so much for reading, and for your lovely review.

IT
02/10/2008 06:09 am
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Lovely story.  It made me smile.  :)  Thanks. 
Thank you!  I'm so happy it made you happy - and now you've made me happy so it's a happy circle :)

jess
02/10/2008 05:31 am
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Yeah happy ending i love it.  Did you see James on Torchwood he rocked so uber sexy.
Happy endings = happy!debs, so I thank you for reading and reviewing.  And yep, I did see James on Torchwood, constantly actually because I keep pressing 'play' again ;)  He is definitely of the uber sexy variety :)  Thank you!

02/10/2008 05:29 am
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Just lovely!  She reacted exactly as she should and I really enjoyed that she clearly accepted the demon as well as the man. 

Hum...your birthday and  you give US the present...thank you!

<i>"She'd told him she wasn't ready for him not to be there, she recalled, and it seemed a lifetime ago. She knew now that she'd never be ready."</i>  loved the way you phrased this!  You took a line I hated and made it wonderful.

Excellent tale.

Kathleen
Thank you Kathleen.  Much appreciated.  And I think that in the end, she'd accepted that she was never going to be normal and didn't need a normal man.  When Spike said that she needed a little monster in her man, I totally agreed with him :)

And I'm DELIGHTED you liked the line and I made it better for you.  Thanks again.  It was a delight to write and I'm so happy you enjoyed.

Deb

02/10/2008 04:04 am
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Great fun! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!  I had fun writing it, so glad you enjoyed it.

02/10/2008 03:57 am
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 Yeah! I'm so glad you didn't delve into any explanations of where Spike's been. This was perfect. I especially loved the little joke they played on Giles. Great story from beginning to end!
Thank you.  I think the explanations would come later, if at all.  Right now they're just wrapped up in each other, and Giles always struck me as a great comic character.  Thanks once again, glad you enjoyed.

02/07/2008 08:11 am
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very good read, evil place to stop. thank you for both.
Thank you - evil is fine sometimes, and I've just added the final chapter so hope you enjoy.

02/04/2008 11:46 am
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Smut, smut, smut..we all LOVE smut!!  Thank you for this chapter, I can actually go to work in a good mood today.
Lol! Smut, yes - the international language :)  So glad I made you happy and hope your mood lasted throughout the day.  Thank you!  Final chapter now up.

02/04/2008 12:04 am
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oh!  you evil cliffwriter, you!!
This is stupid, but I'm glad you made Buffy smell like something other than vanilla.  I get rather tired of everybody describing her as smelling like vanilla.
Hee!  Well, I don't mind vanilla, but it's kind of sweet and I don't think she's really that girl any more.  So glad you enjoyed and the final chapter is now up.  Thank you.

02/03/2008 06:20 pm
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My goodness, what a chapter! Thanks for the update!

Thank you :)  Glad you enjoyed, and I've just posted the final chapter.

ya_lublyu_tebya
02/03/2008 04:26 pm
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Can't wait to see how this goes. Good work.
Thank you so much.  And I've just posted the final chapter, hope you enjoy.

02/03/2008 07:08 am
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Well that's an interesting way to do the big reveal!  Question now is how Buffy is going to feel about it.  Love the much happier Buffy and the support from Giles.
Well, she's a totally changed Buffy these days, so maybe she won't kick him in the head...and you can find out as I've just posted the final chapter :)  Glad you're enjoying Supportive!Giles - I'm loving having him be a little more mellow.  Thanks for reading and reviewing :)

IT
02/03/2008 07:04 am
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Just found this fic and read it right through.  Can't wait for the final chapter!
Thank you!  Glad you enjoyed; I've just added the final chapter and I hope it doesn't disappoint.

02/03/2008 04:04 am
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 Argh! So close and yet so far. I won't throw things but I will plead for the reunion chapter. At least a reunion where Buffy's full awake. As always a lovely chapter. I especially like how Buffy and Spike feel each other. It was really an excellent touch the addition of Spike's ability to project his emotions onto Buffy. 
I know, I'm evil *grins*.  But I've just posted the final chapter. Hope you enjoy.

I wanted him to be able to influence her dreams, but not with a 'claiming link'; a magic spell seemed ideal.  Thanks so much!

01/28/2008 01:14 am
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excellent chappie, thank you.
Thank you so much!  Next chapter up tonight or tomorrow, hope you like.

01/21/2008 11:24 am
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Lovely, simply lovely. Glad Buffy's not bottling it all up. But Spike really does need to find his balls and make a move!
Hee!  He really does need to grow a pair, doesn't he?  *grins*  So glad you enjoyed - my Buffy's matured a lot and is ready to show her true feelings.  Makes me happy to write her that way.  Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the rest.  Next chapter up tonight or tomorrow.

01/21/2008 09:51 am
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Great Start - I really like this Giles -

"You do realise, Spike, that you sound like a teenager with a crush?”

Sounds just right -

Hope you have another chapter soon -
Thank you :)  I saw Giles as somebody who was now willing to see past his prejudices due to the upheaval of the hellmouth and the sacrifice of a creature he truly hadn't thought of as more than an animal for most of his knowledge of him.  Giles is an intelligent man, and seeing Buffy grieving and feeling so paternal about her, I figure he'd be willing to think again.  Glad you enjoyed, and I have another chapter that's going up either tonight or tomorrow.

01/21/2008 06:23 am
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That was absolutely heartwarming! I always love the moments when Giles and Buffy truly act like family. And Spike really does need to just come clean b/c the longer he stays away the more pissed off his slayer is going to be and that usually equals a broken nose for Spikey!
Aww, that's a lovely thing to say!  I want Buffy and Giles to bond, so it's great you think it's working.  Giles is to all intents and purposes Buffy's father, and I want them to be right together.  Poor Spike is deluded, and scared and desperate to be loved.  Awww, he's so cute.  But he does need to grow a pair...*giggles*  Thanks for your comments, next chapter up tonight or tomorrow.

01/21/2008 05:56 am
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Buffy was great at the beginning, not overdoing the grief but realistic and sad, but happy about a dream- it was touching and I'm glad Giles wasn't immune to seeing that. I thought Giles was shown very true to character, especially considering the way he viewed Spike in season seven, yet I like how he got thoughtful at the end. I really look forward to some more dream sequences and Spike getting a little insight into some of the scenery Buffy might imagien with him there;) Good job on this chapter and looking forward to the next.
Thank you.  I wanted Buffy to have matured but still be caught up in her mixed up emotions for the vampire.  And I think Giles really does love her and anything that affects her, affects him.  In my mind, Giles in season seven was really cut up about what he did to Spike with Wood and was conflicted in his emotions - and having seen Buffy since the hellmouth imploded dealing with her grief for Spike, I like to think he would have a change of heart and let his instincts take over.  Glad you enjoyed and thank you; next chapter will be up tonight or tomorrow.

01/21/2008 02:22 am
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I am now firmly convinced that you enjoy torturing me by drawing out the eventual reunion. But, bless you. I love the little snippets into all three of the characters thoughts. Somehow I don't think Buffy would be as horrified of William's past as he thinks she would be. I did love that Ripperish edge to Giles when he threatened to direct her to the council library. Excellent touch. As always I'm looking forward to the next chapter.
LOL!  Yep, evil torturer, that's me :)  I've got the next chapter back and will be posting it very soon, maybe tonight if I can stay awake, but definitely tomorrow if not.  I'm sure Buffy wouldn't mind William's past at all, but he's been hurt before so he's not taking the chance!  And I always see Giles as having to beat down his Ripper-like tendencies; he really enjoys it in my opinion.  And who wouldn't...*loves Ripper!Giles*  Thank you so much for your comments.

01/21/2008 01:30 am
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Loved the interactions in this chapter. Giles and Buffy - and then Giles and Spike. I hope the stupid vampire doesn't fart around so long that something bad does come along to mess things up!
Wow. That means a lot coming from you, hon. I just simply ADORE writing Spike and Giles for some reason, and I hadn't realised how much until I wrote this story. Maybe I'll do some more :)

I'll try and whip the vampire into shape so he doesn't lose the girl. *kicks Spike into Buffy's direction and hands him his balls* :)

*hugs*

Ahhh magic :-)
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01/19/2008 05:24 am
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very good read, thank you. sweet chapter ending.
Thank you. I do like a bit of Spuffy fluff. ;)

Next chapter is now up if you're waiting.

All4Spike
01/14/2008 01:39 am
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Aw that's so sweet. Well... it will be until she finds out he's alive and didn't tell her, then I expect it'll be violent. More please.
Hee! Yeah, Buffy won't be happy. But maybe she'll think past that now. She's a little older and wiser, maybe. Thank you so much; chapter 3 is now up.

01/13/2008 12:06 am
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Oh dear....now that she's said it again can he really leave?

Certainly shows the level of trust that Spike could be that close and her tinglies not go off the charts! Good he put some things out there for her subconscious to process too.

"Without her he walked, he talked, he laughed, he cried – but he didn’t live." I think this showed in HOW he lived in LA without her....he was going throught the motions without any real interest. This is a very true observation.

Kathleen
Well, our vampire is kind of stupid when it comes to Buffy. But I'll see what I can do :) I think Buffy does sense him, but she figures she's thinking about him so often that it's all in her mind.

And I'm thrilled you liked the line you highlighted. I was thinking EXACTLY of how he was in LA, like he was missing a piece. *hugs you*

Thank you so much, as always Kathleen, for your support. Chapter 3 is now up if you fancy more :)

01/12/2008 05:45 pm
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Awwwww. Just....awwwww! Brought a tear to my eye too. :)
Awww, I'm sorry...but you know, a good cry is sometimes what you need. *sniffle* Hope you like the rest though, chapter 3 now up. *hugs*

01/12/2008 04:12 pm
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More please! I like where this is heading.
Thank you! I hope I don't let you down. The next chapter is now up :)

01/12/2008 04:09 pm
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Lovely update, so glad Spike can get a glimpse into her true feelings. Thanks sharing!
Thank you. I figure she can't cloak her feelings in her sleep :) So glad you enjoyed and chapter 3 is now up.

01/12/2008 07:24 am
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That was so swet. I can't wait to read more. Keep up the great work,
Jace
Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed and I'll try not to disappoint. Chapter 3 now up.

01/12/2008 05:58 am
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Stupid vampire, torturing himself and a poor sleeping Buffy. I really do love Giles in this fic, just enough of his bumbling tweedy ways to make him seem like the old Giles and not that season 6 and 7 jerk. I love how you've incorporated Spike's works into Buffy's dreams. Dreams have such a huge impact on our waking lives or at least I think so. I'm looking forward to more.
Yep, Spike should just shake her gently, or maybe wake her with a soft kiss...damn. Wish I'd thought of that before *grins* Well, maybe soon *winks*

I kind of regressed Giles a little, as he's trying to get back his old life, but he's overlaid with his experiences in the hellmouth so he'll never be quite the same. Hope you enjoy the next bit, chapter 3 now up. Thank you.

01/12/2008 05:34 am
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Awww,they make me so sad! Miserable Buffy hasn't moved on and still dreams about Spike. Poet Spike wants his girl back but is afraid to hope for too much. Hope Spike sees enough to reveal himself soon, or Giles just gives in and tells her. Update soon Please!
I figure our two as soulmates so neither will move on, but they're both so stubborn they'll make themselves miserable when there's no reason to. Thank you so much, and the next chapter is now up.

jess
01/12/2008 04:48 am
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awesome!
*bows*

Thank you :) Chapter 3 now up.

01/12/2008 04:39 am
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Oh, oh, oh!!! Love this chapter; the dream, and Spike speaking to her as she sleeps?? OH! I'm a little teary-eyed myself! Can't wait to see what Spike has in store; doesn't he realize there is no way to break the news gently? She's gonna kick his ass one way or another!! Please update again soon, can't wait for more!
Aww, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed. I got teary-eyed writing it so I'm thrilled it translated on the page. Not that I want to make you cry...

More up now, hope you enjoy.

01/21/2008 04:45 pm
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Loved Spike = he's so gnarly. Surprised Giles' head didn't explode when Spike put his feet on old Rupe's desk.
Thank you!  I'm glad Spike seems gnarly, that was the intent - and I do love messing with Giles.  He's bursting to do something manic and Ripper-like, but he's back in the tweed so instead he just huffs and puffs :)

01/19/2008 05:12 am
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hope this work better than spike's plans usually do. good read, thank you.
Thanks very much. His plans did have flaws, but if you want something hard enough...

Hope you enjoy the rest, chapter 3 now up.

Time of change
01/08/2008 07:09 pm
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Wonderful first chapter. I'm really looking forward to reading more.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed. The next chapter is now up. Hope you enjoy.

01/07/2008 09:42 pm
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Clever plan Spike. Yup, fool the Watcher! That'll only last as long as it takes for the shock to wear off. Wonder how Buffy's going to react? At least the Scoobies all know that Spike is more than just a passing thing for her.

Looking forward to more.
Kathleen
Yes, it appears that Spike doesn't know Giles at all. But then again, Giles doesn't know just how much Spike will fight for his girl. Glad you enjoyed, thank you. Next chapter is now up.

01/06/2008 09:40 pm
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Fun, Fun,Fun!! Can't wait for more! Love a Spike who takes control! More soon,please!
Thank you! Fun is good, I aim to please. I like an in-charge Spike, but he's never been a good one with a plan...still, if Buffy can learn to cook, anything's possible :) Glad you enjoyed, and chapter 2 is now up.

jess
01/06/2008 09:00 pm
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more more more...
*grins* Thank you, glad you like. Next chapter is now up.

01/06/2008 05:13 pm
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Looking forward to how Spike executes his plan. Good start.
Thank you, I hope I do it justice and hold your interest. Next chapter is now up.

01/06/2008 05:03 pm
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Poor Giles, he should just stand aside rather than get run over. I can't wait to see what this story has in store for us.
Yes, Giles can't help himself. But he's in for a rough ride if he thinks he can stand in between the two of them. Thank you, next chapter is now up.

01/06/2008 04:49 pm
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Oooh, I love your start to this story; who would have thought Giles would go along with ANY plan of Spike's, especially one involving Buffy and Spike together? Can't wait for more, please update again soon!
Hee! Thanks. Giles has fallen prey to Spike's line of patter - who wouldn't? But he's regretting it. Still, time will tell...next chapter is up, hope you like and thanks.

01/06/2008 07:44 am
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This could turn out to be very interesting! Love Spike trying to force Ripper out and making up some elaborate scheme to get to Buffy. But Buffy cooking? That one's not quite so believable!
Thank you. I hope you enjoy the rest. Chapter two is now up. I love Spike needling Spike, it makes me giggle. And I figured Buffy could surprise people a little. But cooking...yeah, I know! Thanks.