Just like Buffy to realize what she had and what she wanted a little to late.

Very nice sequeway between the two events.  It's always good to read about Buffy just letting it loose.

I lurk, and rarely if ever leave reviews, but this demands that I do so.  I found when I reached the end, that I had tears rolling down my face.  Very heartbreaking, and very touching.  Excellent job.

I really love to think that she did mourn, did hope.  They never made it seem so in the Angel episodes or the comics but I know the Buffy I saw in S7 would have...this is her.  Nice one shot (even if it would beg for a reunion sequel LOL).

Kathleen

Aw, Buffy. No tears for 148 days? He shed a few. Much healthier.

This is so sad, and then just frustrating, since you know she'll be suffering for much, much longer than necessary.

Very well done. I especially liked this passage:

“He counted,” she whispered, squeezing her eyes shut tightly to stop the tears that threatened to break free at the mere thought of Spike. She took a deep breath and focused her gaze on a nearby bush, struggling to keep her voice even.

“He counted,” ...“So I counted too. One hundred forty-eight days.” Wow! Great line, so short, so perfect. I love this. I want more but I don't at the same time because it is really a beautiful moment. WOW!

good, except it was only 19 days, unless you just wanted to change that.  there should be a continuation showing their reunion or something.

good, except it was only 19 days, unless you just wanted to change that.  there should be a continuation showing their reunion or something.