Sideways by goldenusagi
Chapter: 67 Deliberations

09/16/2008 07:26 pm
spike has just about convinced himself. fine read, thank you.
Yes, Spike is considering things carefully...

09/15/2008 01:05 am
Yeah, they're always going to keep coming back to that question. Sounds like Spike's starting to waver, though, which hopefully will make things easier for Buffy...
He's wavering, he's wavering...  Thanks for reviewing!

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/11/2008 06:56 pm
Wow, that was a heartbreaking and beautiful chapter. Spike's so torn between his two choices. A great insight into his feelings and his desperation. I look forward to the last update before you enjoy your well-earned break.
Thank you so much!  Yes, Spike has a decision to make...it's not as easy as just saying he'll quit.  Glad you liked it!

09/11/2008 01:39 pm
Spike is wise to give serious thought to what means most to him --  no competition really, is there?  Excellent chapter... as always!
Yes, Spike is definitely leaning in the Buffy direction...  No competition anymore.  Glad you liked it!

09/11/2008 12:20 pm
A living, dying body thrashing against him. A willing, pliant body beneath him.

The rush of the hunt, the struggle. The peace of a warm girl settled in his arms.

Nicely put. 
Thank you so much!  Glad you liked those lines!

Zia
09/11/2008 09:30 am
You are too good! You make me laugh and you make want to cry. Compelling even as it kills me...ouchy.     
Thank you for the compliments!  Glad you liked it!

09/11/2008 09:16 am
another absolutely AMAZING chapter!!
i love it!!
seriously.
cant wait for more!
SSxox
Thank you so much!

Leanne
09/11/2008 04:45 am
Ah - choices. Spike always has to make this choice. It's very cool how you've brought him to this decision. I hope I can learn patience until you're able to finish this story!
Thank you!  I'm glad you like the way I've brought Spike around to thinking about not killing.  He just needed a little push and a little wake up call.  Thanks for reviewing!

09/11/2008 03:02 am
Very perceptive, Willow. Let's just see how Spike resolves his dilemma. I love this, and I'm going to miss it. Please don't leave us panting long!
Yes, Spike has a decision to make...  I think he's pretty close, though.  Thanks for reading!

09/11/2008 01:58 am
loved all of spikes emotions in this chappie! beautifully done!
Thank you so much!

09/11/2008 01:18 am
Yup that's our Spike alright.  He will turn himself inside out if necessary, reinvent what a vampire is, become whatever is required just to be near her and have her regard.  That was true in canon and true in your story. 

Really a lovely chapter with Buffy conversing with WIllow (enjoy this relationship here BTW...Willow is as she was about Angel on the show...open to possibilities, rooting for love).  Spike analyzing himself and what is required as he does physical inventory of Buffy was pitch perfect too.

Excellent in every way.
Kathleen
Thank you so much!  Yes, Spike will do whatever is needed for Buffy.  I had to make him work a little harder with the decision, since in canon, he'd had the chip for a year and was already used to not killing (even if it wasn't his choice).  I think for any pre-chip or AU fic, it must be completely his decision, and it will be a hard decision, not something he does the drop of a hat, or something that is easy just because Buffy wants it.  It's more than a change of diet, it's his nature.  Glad you liked, and thanks for reviewing!

09/11/2008 01:07 am
 So sad but unavoidible Spike needs to make a desition soon hope he makes the right one and follow his heart
spike is sucha loving charactor that he captures the hearts of everyone i belive that he is one of the best charactors ever invented 
anyway thanks for the wonderful chapter 
have a great break
I think Spike is close to making a decision... He's realized what having Buffy means, and what it would be like without her.  Glad you liked, and thanks for reviewing!