"Well, except for that bit where she hit him with the lamp. But that was understandable."

That line had me laughing, and laughing, and laughing.

As for the last line. It's good to see that Spike found some of his backbone.

How did Spike arrive at being a slave for years? Would have thought he'd have dusted himself first.

Oh, good closing line!  I'll be waiting on pins and needles to see what happens next!

Perfect question from Spike. I like his assessment of his own feelings for Buffy, and his simultaneous acceptance and rejection of them.

Yeah brave Spike and lucky Buffy. Of course I do expect Riley to figure a few things out and cause some damage but then I live in hope one of his vamp Ho's turns him and he gets sold too. Tee hee. Excellent story. Kathleen

Good lad! Brave enough to ask! Buffy's been so ground down by Riley - she really needs to get her moxie back.

Great story ! I like Spike thougts about his feelings for Buffy and how he trys to help her . Buffy is so sad and I think she really need it to talk over her problems whit Spike . I hope I read moore soon .

Another awesome chapter. I'm really enjoying this one! Buffy is so sad! Looking forward to more

Lovely chapter. Like the insight into what Spike was up to in the intervening years and his thoughts. Great last line.

I just love this story. as reading this chapter it brought tears to my eyes. So glad Spike was able to ask an important question. Hope he does not get into trouble for it. Buffy truly needs to talk to someone. Looking forward to the next chapter. Please update soon and often . I will look forward to the next chapter

"What if that is what you need"? Excellent. That says it all.