:thud: this is totally awesome. I have never come across a fic that described Spike as great as you do. Nearly didnt think they existed. It hurts me that here is not that many chapters left:(

And dont worry about the cookie analogy. It didnt fail. I think it was perfect! Although it didnt make me think of Willow as much as Buffy's speech to Angel in Chosen. Really, isnt that what putting Buffy through these last few chapters have been all about? The cookie is in the oven, getting done baking. Then it is served to Spike on a plate, for him to eat.