The obvious points to Dawn, a dangerous turn in the story points to Willow or Xander, the narrative this story seems to be following however has me guessing Anya or Tara.  I am gonna go with Anya.

you are still showing a video. very good read, thank you.

So, I really love to read English writers, and you are on my list of recs, if I was ever to get off my duff and complile one.  I haven't read any of your reviews yet, not wanting to know if this wip is currently being updated or orphaned like so many good ones are.  One thing for sure, following the episodes avoid the major pitfall of really good stories, that of not knowing how to finish.  I'm submitting this review now and crossing my fingers, (they shouldn't smoke, much) hoping that there will be more---more, more!

Great to have a new chapter - lovely read - and excellent analysis of Willow and some of the dynamics of her relationships -

Loved your "Spike and crossed fingers" - it's these terrific details that add so much to your work -

Who would spy on poor Agnes?  Love the update, Spike really should learn how to quit when he's ahead when trying to lie. Keep up the good work.

Oh, I love Agnes saving the poor kitties! LOL I think she's got Wilow down just right! Now then... who's watching? Dawn? Anya? Please let it not be Willow!

OMG!!!! someone is there to surprise her, please update soon...I hope Spike helps her if something bad happens.

snack before bedtime OMG that is too funny.  Excellent chapter as always.  Nice take on Willow

Great chapter! I loved Agnes' understanding of Willow & Tara's "friendship" through the lens of her boarding school experience!

And a new mystery! Whoever could it be?

Uh oh. A human watcher? Dawn, maybe?  Hmmm.  Cliffhanger.  Loved Spike's crossed fingers beginning to smolder. ;)

I also meant to say kudos on the look into Willow's problems with Dawn, Tara and the power/position she finds herself in.  Excellent.

Kathleen

Our Aggie is back helping Spike grow a conscience!  I adore her still.  Love her attitude and resolve.  She is just what Spike needed and is also just the one to stand up to him when necessary.

<i>“You were playing poker, Spike! Not only were you gambling, which is the plaything of the devil,"<i> This was too funny coming from her.  She is still deliciously human in every way that counts.

<i>“We always use kittens,” Spike said, who’d never really understood or learnt the lesson of when you are in a hole, stop digging. “Even when humans play, they call the money in the centre of the table the “kitty”. Why do you reckon they do that if the game wasn’t supposed to be played with kittens?”</i>  This had me LOL.  Such perfect "Spike logic" that isn't and ever one to make a bad situation worse for himself he just cannot help himself.

The part about crossed fingers causing him to smoke was interesting....I always wondered if it was necessary to have an actual cross or if the form itself would have that effect...you have been the only one to address that.  The jury is still out but I love having it here.  It is poetic justice as it is being used to lie to her though.

Excellent!!
Kathleen

Uh oh, looks like someone is going to ruin Aggie's purrfect night, love the title of the chapter by the way... lol! Good thing Spike likes to lurk about sometimes, Aggie might need some back-up. Thanks for another wonderful update loaded with Aggie/Spike interaction. :)

I hope it's not someone with bad intentions towards dear Agnes, I'm not naming any names here!

I hope nobody bad is lurking.

Please tell me that devils on horseback thing isn't a real recipe...for humans, I guess.   I was happily reading along LOVING this story as usual, then that jumped out of the shadows to attack my poor imagination.  BLEAH!
Glad to see Spike taking care of Agnes. 
The image of him crossing his fngers was funny.  THe whole schoolteacher thing.  But it occurs to me - would a vampire crossing his fingers burn?  I mean, it's supposed to be a miniature sign of the cross that Catholics make, a symbol to ward off evil, like an actual cross.  That's why people cross their fingers in a lie - to ward off the evil that they are doing by lying in the first place.  (At least, that was the beginning, that nobody really thinks about now.)  SO - would that burn a vamp?  Just a strange thought I had.

Another great chapter.  I really love Aggie and her insights.  Interesting to see who is checking up on her.