Forward to Time Past by Unbridled_Brunette
Chapter: Chapter Fifty-Eight

04/19/2008 09:40 pm
fine read, thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

pearlseed
04/16/2008 11:32 am
Boy, such tenderness and sadness==I'm into coasting Buffy and Spike, Xander came through!!  Alright!  take care of them, I'm going to go watch Angel re-runs at 5....pretty quick now--it's another beautiful day and you helped with this lovely fiction.  Thanks.
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the story. I hope I can keep you so entertained. Have fun watching Angel. :D

AntarianChick
04/11/2008 03:01 pm

Good one. You've really got me wondering exactly what Spike is up to. Obviously kicking some Demon ass for his benifactor, but in what manner? I keep thinking its some sort of Demon Gladiator Ring. But only you know for sure. I'm hoping she finds out the truth about Angelus. I just want her to know. Not that she can hate him or for you to write paragraphs on Angel bashing (I usually don't care for that kind of stuff never rings true for me), I just think it would be nice for her to know. If you don't go there I understand, after all he's not in the picture at the moment.

Favorite line:  “Aww, honey…you stole for me?” It's something I know he would say, and I loved it.

I loved that tense moment  for Dawn and Spike as they anxiously awaited Buffy's reaction to the money. Also I can't help but notice you in Buffy there at the end. I know you know what I mean. Love it and you! Now off to read the little bit at your lj. 

 

The demon fighting ring is a popular theory, but my lips are sealed until it is exposed in the story. I just hope that the truth won't disappoint any of my readers. Few readers have mentioned Spike's decision not to tell Buffy about Angel(us), but I think it was one of the biggest indications of his feelings for her. How tempting it would have been for him to take that opportunity and make her hate his erstwhile rival, yet he thought about how it would hurt her and decided not to. That doesn't mean she won't find out, of course; I was just proud of him for showing that thoughtfulness and maturity. Thanks so much for the review. :D

04/11/2008 07:36 am
She's actually listening for a change instead of reacting. I like the story of how Dawn got their "dad" to send money. Spike has a lovely imagination. Hopefully now their father won't make a "hey, did I hear your mom died?" call and screw things up.
Considering what a deadbeat Hank is, I don't think we have to worry about him calling up and exposing the ruse. Still ... lots of other things can go wrong. Thanks for the review. :D

Annakins
04/11/2008 03:11 am
Aw. Spike's such a cute little liar. And aren't him and Dawn great at schemeing?

Love it, write more soon.
They do make good partners in crime, don't they? I just love writing them. Despite his age, Spike really doesn't have a lot  more maturity than Dawn. :P Thanks for the review! :D

04/11/2008 02:28 am
awwwww.... that's so frickin cute!!!!
i loved it!
wonder how long spike's gonna be able to keep goin bout in secret thou...
can't wait for more!
i must say, your writing is brilliant.
~liz
Thank you! I had a good time finally being able to write a relaxed, happy scene between them. Especially the bit near the end where his head is in her lap. I had this great image in my head when I wrote that ... I would love to be in Buffy's place at that moment. ;) :D

04/11/2008 12:37 am
Another wonderful chapter!  Hopefully Buffy bought the ruse.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

Miss. Onyx
04/10/2008 11:31 pm
awww.....such a good chapter. I love this story more update UB....you are the QUEEN!
I am the queen. BOW DOWN AND WORSHIP ME!!! lol. Just kidding. But I did just update and I hope you enjoy it. Many hugs to you for the review. :D

04/10/2008 05:59 pm
Very sweet chapter, can't wait for more!
Thank you! I just posted the new chapter and I hope you enjoy it just as much. :)

04/10/2008 02:17 pm
This was the best chapter yet! I loved the ending.
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. :D

04/10/2008 02:01 pm
God, really excellent chapter, UB. Really touching at the end, even if Buffy thought the monsy came from her dad. But by her reaction to Sike buying dinner, maybe she isn't so opposed to him helping out if he only pitched her the idea. Looking foward to when you update again.
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It was such a relief to take a break from the angst. :) In regards to the money issue, I think Spike isn't worried about Buffy's pride preventing her from letting him help so much as afraid of what she would do if she knew exactly how he was getting the money in order to help. As he told Dawn in a previous chapter, there is no method he can use to earn money that she would approve of.

ya_lublyu_tebya
04/10/2008 12:52 pm
Lovely chapter. Some very nice snuggling and general affection. Worried about Spike though- he's gonna get himself badly hurt. More please!
Thank you! I'm sure Spike needed that snuggling to get ready for whatever comes next. :)

04/10/2008 11:34 am
Another excellent chapter!  Lovely bit of Spike and Buffy time, and the fact that Buffy bought the "money from Dad" bit (though really, no reason why she should suspect it's not from him).  I just wonder what will happen when what Spike's doing comes out.  And will we find out what Spike thought of Halloween night?  Great update!
Thank you so much! It was nice being able to take a break from the angst and just let the two of them take care of each other. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

IT
04/10/2008 08:32 am
Things are looking up.  I just wonder how long the partners-in-crime will be able to keep up the charade!  I hope Spike doesn't get hurt too much more.... :(

Lovely writing between Spike and Dawn.  You've really captured their relationship nicely.  

Looking forward to more!

 
Dawn and Spike have such wonderful chemistry that writing them is a pleasure. I'm glad you think I'm doing their relationship justice. Thanks for the review. :D

darknightofthesoul
04/10/2008 05:52 am
This story just keeps getting better and better.
That is a compliment indeed. Thank you! :D

kim
04/10/2008 05:05 am
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...

Love this chapter to bits.
I'm so glad. Thank you! :D

Cas
04/10/2008 03:31 am
Liked Spike's explanation of why he reacted to Buffy the way he did - makes sense in a way.  Also have a clearer ides of how Spike is earning this money.  But how often is he planning on 'working?'  Wouldn't it have just been easier to really have Dawn call and rail on her father.  Might've worked, if she could've found a number.
I'm sure it would have been easier for Spike if Dawn had called her dad. However, they couldn't even get in touch with Hank when their mother died, so I doubt Dawn could just track him down that easily. Even if she did, he's pretty established as a deadbeat dad, so I doubt it would do any good. Thanks so much for the review. :D

04/10/2008 03:25 am
Darn your sinister attraction!  Distract us from the suspense of what Spike is doing by writing a chapter that is brilliant, funny, romantic, and moving.  Buffy's reaction is so perfect--I know what it's like to have that sudden feeling of relief after things have been bad, and Buffy embodied it completely.  So, now it's time to wait for 59.  59 is a good number.  Spike's DeSoto was a '59. 
Ooh, so I'm getting reviews from the LindsayBot now? Sweet. I have to admit ... I needed this chapter as a break from the angst. And, I'm sure Spike needed it too. Will you be offended if I tell you I find it frightening that you know the year of Spike's car?  :P

04/10/2008 03:20 am
How nice to have an update on this - this is one of my favorite WIP's - Hope that Spike's "money making" does not all go to hell -

How sweet of you to say. Thank you! :D

04/10/2008 03:00 am
and everybody (most importantly her roommates) could see them. - glad to see that Spike's current good behavior hasn't changed everything. 
lol. Nope, he's still the same Spike on the inside, no matter how hard he tries to prove otherwise. :D

04/10/2008 02:51 am
Oh my God; so how the hell is Spike getting the money??  Is it like a demon type Fight Club??  What's gonna happen to him??  ARGH!  You're absolutely killing me here!!!!  Please PLEASE update again soon, I'm dying!
lol. Don't die yet! You have to wait and see what the outcome will be. :D

04/10/2008 01:44 am
Thanks for the update.
Thank you for reading and reviewing it! :D

04/10/2008 01:00 am
  One line is still sticking with me: Awww honey...you stole for me?'  LOL, I love it.  Very sweet chapter, love how Spike got to be petted and all content and kittenish.  And I'm still very curious to see what this new job of his is, cause it doesn't sound like the eggs he was looking after before...

  You've still got me hooked.  Can't get enough.  :)
You quoted one of my favorite lines!  It was so nice to allow Spike to be taken care of for a change. He really deserves it after all he's gone through for her. I'm happy you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks so much for reviewing it. :D

04/10/2008 12:51 am
A wonderful scene between them.  That seems to be going so well while the 'job' can only get worse!
Thank you! It was a relief to be able to take a break from the angst - and allow the characters to take a break from it. Poor Spike really deserved to be taken care of for a change. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D

04/10/2008 12:43 am
Dang girl you are ON!  Fantastic update.

So Spike's doing a sort of figth club thing then....OUCH!  This is a variation on his getting the crap knocked out of him by Glory in the TV timeline.....makes sense and might score a few points with the scoobie idiots if they find out.  Even Giles would have to respect his determination.

Love the comfort..time he get some!

He and Dawn are such perfect conspirators just like in canon.  Your voices are dead on.

Delighted he spilled (the evil part of me hopes she'll find out about Angelus anyway because I'd love her to clean his clock over his treatment of her William especially since he's still an ass).

“Wanted to kill you that much more, I reckon, but every time I tried I found that I couldn’t follow through with it. Couldn’t muster up the desire to really do it. Had you more than once, remember? Had you by the throat with the gem of Amara; let you go. Set the Order of Turaka on you; called them off. Helped you save the bloody world…and even before all that…on that first Halloween night I—” He stopped short."  Yes.  In canon that always struck me too.  The gem fight was one he could easily win (like Halloween).  Hell there is no way she SHOULD have been able to take the ring off...all he had to do was close his fist!  The order of Taraka was (according to Giles) a group that did not stop until the job was done.  Since they stopped, Spike obviously called them off (they were a diversion after all....he wasn't one to have a Slayer kill done FOR him!).

"I feel obligated to tell you that you look like the elephant man’s uglier cousin right now."  This made me laugh out loud and wince at the same time.

This is just perfect chapter after chapter, hon.  You've written a masterpiece.

Kathleen

Everyone is mentioning a fight club ... is it because Spike used the word "fisticuffs?" My goal is to keep everyone guessing about the plot right up until the last scene, so don't be surprised if you trip over a few red herrings along the way. I have to admit ... I loved writing the softer scenes between Spike and Buffy. There has been so much angst in this story, and it was wonderful to take a break from it for a while. And ... masterpiece? Um, pardon me while I pass out from happiness. You're such a sweetheart. ((hugs)) :D

04/09/2008 11:54 pm
Thanks for the excellent update!
Thank you for reading it. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. :D