that rollercoaster ride appears to have slowed to a nice smooth pace. good read, thanks

I'm glad they're working everything out, and that Giles has pretty much given his blessing.  Nice to see the father-daughter warmth between him and Buffy.

Giles is holding up pretty well, considering he's done his stint as Watcher to a slayer and then as father to her daughter.  Maybe he's just more accepting of the ineveitable. 
I'm glad Spike and Buffy are working things out.  But, we haven't heard from Drusilla in a while, and I'm thinking she's about ready to make an appearance....
Looking forward to more!