poor Buffy - if she wants to change first thing she needs to do is learn to see some hard truths - 

Always found it somewhat curious how easily Buffy could fall into violence and abusive behavior in the series - while it worked great as a plot device for Buffy-Spike relationship - her quick resort to violent behavior was always something that I very much disliked.

Not very many stories that start with the premise of her making the decided choice to change her behavior right from the start - look forward to seeing how this all turns out -

buffy definitely has to work on accepting constructive criticism. very good chapter, thank you.

We all knew it couldn't be as easy as Buffy wanted it to be! And if she was gonna have a lapse, it had to be with Spike... maybe it was the UST getting to her. Maybe Spike's forgiveness, support, and understanding will finally convince Buffy that he really does love her.

I'm glad Spike let her know he wasn't going to take the abuse at first. He shouldn't let her get comfortable with hitting him, at the same time it makes sense it would take time to break old habits. He just needs to understand that she can't get away with that kind of thing.

Thanks so much for the regular updates, I'm really enjoying this story and looking forward to more soon!

I'm starting to think she needs counseling. Although it would be pretty hard to get anything out of it if she couldn't talk about being dead or what she does as a calling to make violence her first response. Maybe an anger management course.

God, I love a sweet and understanding Spike; great chapter; can't wait to read more; please update again soon!