***Nominated at Fang Fetish Awards for Best Fluff *** The Initiative still has plans for Spike and Buffy - This is a sequel to Positive Reinforcement and a response to BTL’s Challenge 182. The names of the condoms have been changed slightly so I won’t get sued, as was the name of a certain cheese product. For those who haven’t read the original story, Buffy receives a homework assignment from Dr. Walsh, involving a box that controls Spike’s chip.

Buffy and Spike get some advice.

Buffy gets help with studying and Spike finds what he's looking for.

Spike and Buffy perform errands.

Buffy's lie comes back to bite her.

Buffy finds out that she has another problem or two or three and stirs up one of her own.

Spike gets a present from Riley, Buffy makes a date.

Buffy and Aspen get bad news.

Buffy makes her choice.

Buffy has girl talk, Spike tests his chip.

You've all been waiting to hear from Joyce about Buffy's latest plan to be Normal Girl, and here it is. Also, Aspen's situation changes.

Aspen finds help; Willow finds important information; Buffy gets caught.

Spike talks things over with Clem; Buffy gets a visit.

Buffy goes on a date.

Buffy asks a question, Aspen gets an answer and Riley gets an order.

Aspen gets help.

Spike shows Buffy a surprise; Buffy asks for advice.

Buffy gets her own way, Spuffy goodness and Riley waits for his chance.

Spike smokes a cigarette; Buffy meets her new landlord

Spike tries to escape; Buffy meets a new acquaintance and makes a plan.

Spike meets an old friend, Anya fills Joyce in, Buffy gets a reminder.

Spike and Angel chat; Buffy throws up.

Buffy takes on High Tech Evil.

Riley does his homework; Buffy turns hers in.

Xander gets a clue. Buffy cops attitude. Baby Spike speaks his piece.

Vampires escape; Xander makes a perilous remark; Riley lurks.

Xander and Buffy have a heart to heart over Tasty Snacking Cakes.

Riley gets a shock. Spike gets a present.

Angel gets a surprise; Riley gets an order and Buffy's lie comes home to roost.