Very tearful, JL. Maybe Buffy will find she likes not having to be in control all the time?

I wonder what woulld happen if Buffy and Spike ever went into relationship therapy. (Probably send the counselor into therapy, I suppose.) But it might be useful...

Great chapter. I am glad that Spike and Buffy were able to talk to one another without hurting each other.

Touching, intense - just perfect! Want more.

That was a very nice chapter. I like that they were finally able to talk to each other with out hurting each other, be it with actions or words. I can't wait to see how it all ends. I REALLY can't wait for them to confront Willow especially.

LOVELY!!!I have tears in my eyes

That was a great chapter. I hope they keep going in the right direction. It will be hard but I hope they make it.

excellent read, thank you. a huge step in the mending process. now, the scoobies(or angel) can try to screw it up.

That was amazing. Everything they need to start anew. Very powerful and heartfelt, tender and gut wrenching, a sea of emotions, thanks for the ride. You know we're all waiting for some of that Spuffy lovin' don't you? Soon? Hate to have all that angst hanging around for too long. Love this as you know, update soon.

excellent read, thank you. a huge step in the mending process. now, the scoobies(or angel) can try to screw it up.

YAAAY! *pounces Spike*

Well, that was pretty easy, compared to all the rest....lol. Now, her new resolve has to be tested. Seeing her friends again is really going to be a litmus test, since Xander and Willow are completely in the dark about what's had to happen the past couple days.

Wow that was wonderful.

My eyes are full of tears and I am moved beyond words. What a beautiful chapter.

Beautifully paced. The calm honesty was something they've never had. Buffy has plenty to think about.

very very sweet. I'm guessing this isn't the end? I'm wondering about the other scooby reactions to all this :)

“I love you, Spike,” she whispered. “Thank you – for trusting me. I promise you –I’m never going to make you regret it.”


*snort* Why do I doubt her??

WOW, just wow. Great chapter and a long way towards healing. Of course all those problems (on both sides and not all about each other or this terrible experience) will be an ongoing struggle. That's true to real life too....we all have baggage that messes up the love. Just beautiful. You are such a fabulous emotional writer, you reach in to the heart and wring it for all it's worth!

I've always imagined most of William's experience those 20 years with Angelus were much like this as well as that aweful few months when Angelus reappeared. That dominance and arrogance were a part of Liam, not just Angelus and showed in later Angel too. Spot on!

Still looking forward to sorting Giles and Willow and wonder if Angel will get dealt with in some way as well (maybe a verbal smack down if he tries to interfere with the new mating.....he'd do it just like he showed up to "check out" Riley on the show). Would love Buffy to let her ex know she sees him as he is and put him in her past!

Great update.

Kathleen

Sweet, sweet chapter. Some very necessary, albeit apainful, healing.