Sometimes you just REALLY want to bang their heads together! This is one of them. LOL

Fabulous story, sweetie. Am loving the angst.

Now that was a surprise. I don't blame him for going. I know i wouldn't want to see her with someone else if I was him but what is the real story behind this? Very well done, thanks.

Spike's a presumptuous ass. And apparently time hasn't remedied their inability to communicate. They both make assumptions and create expectations for the other, assuming that they'll make the first move. It seems these ten years have been a series of missed connections.

It's strange to think of Spike so cut off from others, so isolated. He always was such a vibrant individual, so to see him sink so low into apathy is such a surprise. I like that you've brought in the idea of survivor's guilt and the trauma of life on the edge. Frankly, they all should have some serious mental disorders.

And best of all - why did Willow call him?

Okay - perfectly understandable reaction - and you just broke my heart!

That was incredibly mean. Only an update will bring you forgiveness.

Great story can't wait to read more

Awww, poor Spike.
Buffy's a mom. That's cute all on its own. Can't help but wonder what's going on here. I do believe the story has caught me.

oh no!!! he should wait!! so much has changed, who knows if she's even still married at all? how very tragically sad this chapter was!! looking forward to more, love :)

OH no, please no. She is married and has a child, why would Willow contact him about Buffy.

Spike is so hurt right now but in a way it is so his fault for not telling her and disappearing.

MOre please

*sigh* Nothing is ever simple between those two. Always waiting until its too late or jumping to conclusions.

sad and beautiful read, thank you. ten years, nothing changed, they still do not communicate.

Always jumping to conclusions. Buffy's gonna be pissed Spike pulled an Angel on her and decidedd to leave because it was best :P

Crying here, for both of them. I've a feeling it's not as cut and dried as Spike thinks but can't blame him for thinking it is. It's true that she NEVER came to him and he shouldn't have always had to be the one chasing her, especially after the uncertanty and mixed signals of those last years. No, Buffy should have been the one to go to Spike for a change if only to say, "Hey, good job in Sunnydale. Glad you are back. I've missed you. I meant it." She didn't and that "proved" to him that he was right in the Hellmouth....sigh....

Looking forward to more of this one. Want to know about the child and her daddy. Hope it's not a Shanshued Angel *G*.

Kathleen

GAH!! Stupid Spike! Not entirely unreasonable, but stupid nonetheless. What if the man in the photo just DIED or something, and Buffy needs him? sheesh.

Great story. Love the twists. Nicely written. more?

This chapters a bit sad, but i can't wait to keep reading.

Ohhhhh, how sad!!!!!

So, Willow asked him to come....for something Buffy needed?

And there's a daughter and a wedding picture?

Time moves fast for humans, Spike....we move on things quickly, unfortunately. *hugs*

Please don't tell me she's married! I can't imagine Willow would call him to got to Buffy if she was.

Stupid, impetuous, silly vampire. Haul his arse back to Buffy's!

Interesting take you have here on a Spuffy reunion. Growing old stories are always a bit depressing to me but you have my curiosity piqued.