Mask and Mirrors by pfeifferpack

03/11/2018 02:52 am
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It's been a long time since I read this - enjoyed reading it all over again - I'm having a great time reading your work again.  

It would be great to do a follow up on this after all this time - 

08/07/2011 11:11 pm
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Wow...  the ending was even lovelier than the whole story... Guess Glory kind of overstepped her boundaries when she stuck her hands in Spike head, didn't she? 

I love that Giles and Anne seem to be making each other happy.  Us old fogies gotta have fun too! :-)  Only Dawn doesn't have someone special yet, but she's got the thing she really wanted: a big happy family that loves and protects her. 

thank you for your oddly addictive stories.  I really do enjoy your writing.

Peace,

Blue
http://www.tthfanfic.org/authors.php?no=12717&list=profile


06/23/2009 11:32 am
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Read this for the upteenth time (sorry for never having commented) and I still love it! Anne is simply the best!
I am so very flattered that you have reread this story!  I have a special place in my heart for it and am delighted that you love it too.  Thank you!  Kathleen

Niori
05/22/2009 05:10 am
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This story was absolutley awesome
So glad you enjoyed it!  k

nympheableue
07/24/2008 05:56 pm
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Hi ! Just finish my reading and WOW, it's wonderful !
I really oved this story, canon part and other parts ! It was really a great read and this fic will be in my favorites for when i want to read a good buffy fic !
Thank you so much for your kind words.  I am delighted you enjoyed the story and am very pleased it is a favorite to be reread...no greater compliment than that for a writer!

Kathleen

07/24/2008 05:29 pm
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Hi Kathleen - Just got round to reading this - and WOW, it is lovely.
I really enjoyed the whole story - how much was canon and also the humour throw in, such as the Dr Who debate.
Thanks for a great read

So glad you enjoyed it hon!  I always have to toss in a bit of humor cause that's just how they did it on the show LOL.  I couldn't imagine those particular guys NOT watching Dr. Who and having definite opinions about the "best".  Thanks for the review.

Kathleen

alým
03/03/2008 12:58 am
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*grins and sighs*  Handful Spike...;D
I enjoyed this beautiful chapter as well as the whole fiction and I can't even wait to read the other ones you've written because I sure did like your stories -well,the ones I've read,anyways!
Thank you for all of them:)
My pleasure!   happy you like my writing.  Thank you for your lovely comments.  k

Ronde
02/10/2008 03:58 pm
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First time going through your stories I fastly decided, that this one I'm not going to read, but then fighting boredom decided that well, why this one is worse than others, if the others were really good. [So big thanks for all those others as well..]

But now.. wow.. This one was really great as well. Bringing back Spike's mum. And then showing William. The part about pig's blood and ageing process of the vampires made me laugh so hard, because of the commentaries from Marsters himself, and the real life facts. And then the moment, where Buffy in the end is unsure if she can place so much trust in Spike, trust him that he won’t slip. Had to think about those many alcoholics, who say that they won’t drink anymore, but still slips. Though in this case the promise more likely would stay fulfilled.

 
Thanks, really, really big thanks!

So glad you enjoyed the story (and the others as well)!  The funny part about the pigs blood allowing aging is that I wrote this and posted it BEFORE James said a thing at conventions.  I think after I wrote this someone asked him in a Q & A about playing Spike again and suggested that would bene way to explain the aging and he laughed but has said it a time or two himself since then.  I'd love to tell myself that the person who asked had read my story but who knows *G*.  Again, thank you!

Kathleen

Blackmorning
01/23/2008 04:41 pm
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This is one of the best stories that I have read. What an ingenious way of showing "William" to the Scoobies. It puts a new twist on the show that I haven't read before. Well done!
What a wonderful compliment, thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. No one better than William's mother to force them to see he was never fully replaced at all....glad you agreed. Thank you again for making my day with this comment. Kathleen

sister cuervo
10/23/2007 06:50 pm
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Love your different take on the story and of course, Anne. Lovely writing, as always. Thanks so much--you did a teriffic job!
Thank you so much. Glad you like my Anne. k

Lynda
08/09/2007 09:04 am
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I waited for your story to be completed because I knew once I started I would not be able to stop reading. I admire all the phrasing and the eloquence of your writing, every sentence, every chapter bring emotions and feelings. I love the way the characters come to life. Anne was so believable and remarkable. This is a wonderful story that will stay with me forever. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Oh thank you so much for all your lovely kind words! I'm so happy Anne was well received and that you enjoyed how I used her. Sorry it took me so long to reply to your lovely review. I'm tickled you enjoyed the story.
Kathleen

Kate
07/25/2007 11:39 am
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Wow! It'a great story! I loved it!!
Thank you so much!
k

Isabel
07/20/2007 07:12 am
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Aww, this put a big huge smile on my face. I love a happy ending and this was a good one :) Great story. Just sad it's over.
SO happy to have made you smile. I, too, love a happy ending especially for our Spike. I'd like to think they are all off have great adventures and enjoying the love somewhere in virtual reality. K

07/19/2007 07:14 am
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awwww, so glad it all worked out for them all...this was a great ending to a lovely story, love :) incredible work, i've very much enjoyed every last bit :)
You know I love a happy ending LOL. Even when I go dark I like a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!!!!! So gald you enjoyed the story. k

Cas
07/18/2007 11:41 pm
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Terrific fun and happily ever afters for everyone! Such a rarity.
Thank you! I love angst (not that this one was that) but MUST have a happy ending or the hope for one at least. Life can be too much of a downer without my fic joining in LOL. k

Time of Change
07/18/2007 09:59 pm
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You finished! Yay! This was a great idea from the beginning and I really enjoyed seeing how you brought it along.
Thank you for sticking with me and so sorry for the interruption in posting. k

07/18/2007 03:03 am
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Now that was just a great story. Love how Buffy and Spike seem to be making this work and how England was good for Tara and Willow. And you just so left the door open with Anne and Giles?? Awesome story.
Thank you. I like happy endings whenever possible. K

Deb
07/17/2007 09:10 pm
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Lovely story. Thoroughly enjoyed your writing!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the story. k

Bridget
07/17/2007 08:08 pm
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I loved every bit of this story and I really enjoyed the ending. It made me smile.
Thanks! I was going for warm fuzzies at the end. k

07/17/2007 03:32 pm
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It's over :(

Sequel please? I loved it so much :)
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed the story. No planned sequel for this one but you never know what the muse might revisit in days to come. k

07/17/2007 02:52 pm
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Awwww -- and they all lived happily ever after! Sweet story.
I do like a happy ending even with my angst, not that this one was angsty. k

DeanSamWinchesterfan
07/17/2007 02:01 pm
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Good chapter.I loved how you worked the Harry Potter reference in.Only three days to go and I'm going nuts.I'm going to the midnight release party at Borders and I don't care how late it is, I'm reading the book as soon as I get home. I'm fast reader,so It'll only take me four-six hours. I plan on being up all night.
Thank you! Had to nod to Harry especially if talking about magical prople LOL. k

sirc
07/17/2007 12:02 pm
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Loved it! :D Well done!
Thank you and thanks for sticking with me! k

kim
07/17/2007 11:14 am
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All wrapped up, eh?

Sanity is of the good.
Oh yes, sanity is very good indeed. k

07/17/2007 08:29 am
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delightful wrap up to a fun read. thank you.
Thank you. Had to tidy the ends up LOL. K

Emily
07/17/2007 04:43 am
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Splendid story!
I really enjoyed this work; I thought you worked Anne in beautifully and handled the changes very smoothly. Great job, you should be proud of your work :D
Thank you! I am really proud that everyone accepted my Anne characterization as realistic. k

Tamara
07/17/2007 04:29 am
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Great ending. Giles definitely needs someone to love and Dawn is completely right about them all (except Giles) needing a mother.
They all fell apart and went to their lowest levels when Joyce and then Tara died. Those "motherly" figures had been the stablizing forces they all needed so badly. Giles on the other hand needs someone who can give him different viewpoints and keep him the inquisitive man he was in the beginning. Thanks! k

07/17/2007 04:15 am
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awwwwwwwwwwwwwww Great ending! I just loved this story all the way threw its always how I imagined Spikes mom! Thank you for the update and ending!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it. I think Anne had so much to do with the man William was and the vampire Spike became...glad you could see that too.

K

07/17/2007 02:10 am
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Lovely, sweet wrap-up to a wonderful tale. *happy sigh* Thank you!
Thank you. I didn't want all our friends to be left dangling even if Buffy had already decided to trust Spike *G*. My pleasure sweetie.

Kathleen

alým
03/03/2008 12:44 am
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Spuffy forever:D
Loved it.
So glad.  Thank you.  k

Cas
07/18/2007 11:38 pm
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Liked the way you had Anya slip that in there about the pig's blood w/o making a big deal about it. Makes a lot of sense.
I've had that thought for ages...if our diet can effect us as humans then why wouldn't the same be true for vampires? It would be like not eating the proper foods for us. Thanks! k

Isabel
07/04/2007 07:37 am
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Glad you're back. I missed this story. Great chapter. The scene with Buffy was sweet.
Thank you. I was going for a nice sweet beginning for them. It seemed right for the story. Will tie this one up very soon.

K

06/19/2007 10:31 pm
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awww, that was absolutely exquisite, love!!! perfect, beautiful, very lovely piece of writing, their reactions were sweet and tender and utterly believable all things considered...very nice job, love :)
Thank you! I always am particularly proud of positive comments from writers I admire *G*.

Kathleen

DeanSamWinchesterfan
06/19/2007 06:36 pm
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Good story so far.Update soon.Is it canon that Spike's mother's name is Anne?I see it pop up in a lot of fics.
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it.

Yes, it is canon from the show that her name is Anne. The Pratt is "canon" if you include the official comics. The writer of the Spike comic cleared that with Joss and picked it as a tribute to William Pratt who changed his name to Boris Karloff (the actor known for Frankenstein among other roles). Not everyone embraced the Pratt (although my research shows it to be the family name of the Marquess of Camden and quite respectable as I had Anne state in my story). I think everyone accepted Anne once she was called that on the show.

Thank you again. Hope you continue to enjoy the story. k

Mandythemusician
06/19/2007 10:39 am
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Loved the little bit about the aging from the pig's blood... It was smart writing and a fun barb all at once.
Thank you! I suppose being on a diet that emphasizes eating healthy foods and their effect on the body started that bit...add to it a wank on our two favorite aging actor/vamps and voila! Kathleen

06/19/2007 04:38 am
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excellent read, thank you. nice scene with anya enlightening the whelp and the watcher. loved buufy's attitude at the end of the chapter.
Thank you! Yes Anya knows many things, has lived a long time and been to many dimensions but they never seemed to listen to her or ask a thing....bout time she stood up!

Yes, Buffy isn't quite hardened in this one not having died and had the world weight of adulthood dumped on her.....Spike has a chance with her now. k

06/19/2007 04:31 am
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awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I am so glad you didn't forget about this story! I read and kept up with it then I wondered if you lost interest or what.

GREAT CHAPTER!!!! I just loved it and I love Spikes mom too if I haven't said it before!
Oh no, I'll never leave a story unfinished! The interest was there just RL obstacles one after another....all fixed now so updates will be timely. Thank you so much. k

kim
06/19/2007 04:07 am
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Whoooo! Yay!
Thank you! k

Emily
06/19/2007 12:43 am
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I was so happy to see that you had updated this story. I had missed you!

Great update, I really enjoyed reading your style once again:)
Thank you so much. Glad to be back again. Updates will be soon. So pleased you like my way of telling a tale. k

06/18/2007 09:35 pm
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Go Buffy! Finally. And let's give a big "Yay!" to Anya. I always thought she was one of their most underutilized resources; and if she hadn't been working so hard to please Xander with her human-ness they would have gotten a lot more information a lot faster.
THank you! Yes, Anya had a 1100 years of experience and knowledge that they never even asked about! When she DID offer information she was always correct but they never had the sense to treat her with respect at all, only as a young airheaded woman! k

Nika
06/18/2007 09:27 pm
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Yay, a new chapter. And Buffy's finally warming up to Spike. I hope Dawn and Anya can make Xander and Giles face the truth that not all humans are good, and not all demons are bad. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Thank you! Updates will not be long in coming. k

06/18/2007 09:17 pm
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Thanks for the update! I liked the good sense from Anya how has she pit up with Xander all this time? I hope Buffy gives Spike a real chance, so far so good.
Yes, I often wondered why Anya put up with all of them treating her as if she were an idiot.

Buffy isn't as damaged at this point, she still is wanting to love so Spike can get lucky. k

Esther
06/18/2007 08:30 pm
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SQUEE!!! Awww, I'm so glad that you're back cause I've missed this story so much. I'm happy to know that things are better for you now, too. This was an amazing chapter, most especially that ending. Ooh, loved that bit of info from Anya about vampires and human blood. I'm hoping that she, along with Dawn and Anne, can get the rest of the Scoobies to accept Spike now that Buffy has. Can't wait for a new chapter!!!
Thank you! So glad you are happy I'm posting (and thank you for the personal good wishes!). Promise updates soon. k

06/18/2007 07:27 pm
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Aww, very nice chapter.
Thank you! k

Bridget
06/18/2007 06:31 pm
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Thanks for the update. I was just wondering about the status of this story yesterday. Yea for Anya. I don't know how she can put up with their bigoted behavior. I loved the exchange between Spike and Buffy. I look forward to the future updates.
Thank you for being patient! All RL stuff is in order now and I can be more timely.

Thank you for the review. Glad you like Anya's taking a stand. She really did put up with a lot from the group on screen. Happy you liked the Spuffy too.

Kathleen

alým
03/03/2008 12:27 am
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People!
Are you blind?!?  
Bloke hasn't killed anyone but Ben--which was only to prevent the kicking of your sorry as*es --  and you lot are trying to accuse him for what he had done in decades ago!

No,I'll never understand the Scoobies,let alone Buffy...

Nice chapter:)
Thank you...yes they are idiots but that is the way they acted.  They always seemed to hold Spike to human standards and find fault with him.   k

06/18/2007 09:07 pm
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Good grief -- Spike's never going to be good enough for this lot! What an interrogation!
No the poor boy never really was given much credit even on the show (die to save the world...meh *G*). Thank you. k

Danni
06/03/2007 10:40 pm
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I know this hasn't been updated in a while, but it's a great story, and I hope you write more of it.
Thank you. RL has been seriously kicking my butt of late but more is coming very soon. I need to finish the writing and get it to my Beta but there WILL be an update soon. Thank you again for the encouragement.

Kathleen

Esther
04/28/2007 05:59 am
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Eeep!! I just realized that I forgot to leave a review!! *smacks forehead* Sorry about that!! I'm really glad that Spike's told them how he views them now as opposed to before--as real people, not just 'Happy Meals on Legs.' I'm also really glad that Spike was given a chance to tell them what happened and not get staked for it. Can't wait for more!!
Don't be sorry hon! Sorry I'm so late in replying (and updating). Glad you are enjoying the story and I vow to update soon.

K

04/23/2007 11:04 pm
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oh good, so glad they're not all mad at him anymore and not threatening to stake him, don't blame him a bit for leaving...maybe buffy will actually realize that he matters to him when she discovers (horror of horrors!) that she actually *misses* him while he's gone!! :) excellent chapter, love, looking forward to more as soon as you can manage it :)
I have all my notes for the continuance but RL interrupted my flow. Meanwhile my muse scampered off and has been stubbornly refusing to return of late. (some grudge against Joss and his season 8 stuff monkeying with all our hard work with post NFA/Chosen storylines...he'll get over it). *G* I really hope and plan to update and finish this one very soon. Thank you for reading, it means so much to get positive feedback especially from someone with your talent. k

sirc
03/03/2007 07:31 pm
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Great chapter :D
Thank you! k

02/03/2007 04:16 pm
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I haven't been reviewing until the end because i have been so caught up in this story. You are a great writer I really hope you update this one soon! What a great twist! I think this is the first story i have read that brings Spikes mom back into play. Great job you did awesome and I can't wait for the next update. I think all the charaters are true to form too. GREAT JOB!
I am thrilled you have been caught up! I do the same with longer stories. I am hoping to have the next chapter this coming week (my goal at least). I love hearing that the characters seem to be accurate. Thank you so much.

k

01/25/2007 07:08 am
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"her vampire." buffy seems to have made a decision well beyond the conversation. loved the chapter, thank you for the fine read.
Yes Buffy's subconscious is sensible at least. Thank you. k

01/23/2007 06:35 am
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"Her vampire". Well, looks like Buffy's subconscious has made a decision, even if her conscious mind hasn't caught up yet. Glad to see more of this posted.
Yup....her conscious mind will eventually catch up! Thank you. k

Emilee
01/23/2007 05:46 am
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I'm really liking eloquent Spike. Excellent update. Can't wait for more.
Yes, Spike is able to use those words when he wants to. Just look at his speech to Buffy on the show where he explained his love for her.....talk about eloquent! Thanks k

01/23/2007 01:48 am
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They just won't give Spike a chance. I am glad that he has his mother and Dawn on his side. Just love Anya's bluntness with her conversation with Dawn in the kitchen...
Anya is a lovely character to write for. Thanks. k

kim
01/23/2007 01:43 am
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Well done.
Thank you. k

01/22/2007 09:48 pm
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Great chapter.
Thanks. k

pretty_in_fangs
01/22/2007 04:45 pm
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Another update! You rock.

::snicker: "her vampire".
Yup, Buffy's subconscious is on the right team at least. Thanks. k

alým
03/02/2008 11:30 pm
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I hope they won't be too harsh on Spike.
But I am still curious;Is Glory really,absolutely dead? 'cause it'd be bad in the other way around.
Love this chapter too,as always:)Thanks for writing such a lovely story:)
Yup Glory is history.  Thank YOU for the lovely reviews.  k

04/23/2007 10:44 pm
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oh man...i hope this doesn't get ugly...hope they understand...and i'm too eager to get to the next chapter to leave a longer review for this one, sorry, love...great job :)
Thank you! k

01/25/2007 06:06 am
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giles really can be dense. i thought he was making such great progress. loved the update, thank you.
Yes Giles really was so blind at times. Thank you. k

pretty_in_fangs
01/22/2007 01:30 pm
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OH, here goes...

I'm intrigued to see how their reations to the lack of the chip will have been effected by the time they've spent with Anne.
Anne has made enough of a change there that the stakes won't just pop out immediately. Thanks. k

Lou
01/22/2007 10:13 am
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Jeeez -- give the guy a break! He's just saved Dawn.
Exactly! Then again they rarely give him any breaks. k

Inzey
01/22/2007 08:15 am
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How's Spike gonna explain this? Nice chapter.
Thank you! He will have lots to say! k

01/22/2007 04:10 am
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Gah...what does it take to get through to them that he is on their side, chip or no chip!? Really enjoyed the chap...I'm loveing the flirting between Giles and Anne. Thank you for the update and I'm glad you've had the chance, with all the RL stuff going on, to sit and get aquainted with your new computer. *hugs*
Thanks sweetie! Yes they are rather thick at times (especially when it comes to Spike for some reason). The PC and I are on a first name basis now so things will be smooth soon!

k

Dar
01/22/2007 03:13 am
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OOps Anne better stick close.
Anne will always protect and defend her son. She's a good mum. K

Tamara
01/21/2007 11:42 pm
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Uh oh, I don't know how Spike's gonna get out of this.
Just read on *G*. k

kim
01/21/2007 11:35 pm
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Best tell the truth, William. There's really no other way.
Spike is usually truthful so that will be his inclination. You are right, there is no other way. K

alým
03/02/2008 11:12 pm
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Finally she saw through the spell and realised the truth about her cute piece of a doctor.
But I really wonder what'll she do when she figures out that doc is dead and just which absolute-beauty is responsible for that...
Loved the chapter,it's going so well:)
Thank you!  Buffy will see the real quality she has in front of her, fear not!  k

04/23/2007 10:38 pm
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lol..now they get it...glad spike was able to take care of that problem for them, now just hope it doesn't come back to haunt him...great chapter, love :)
Thanks...no good deed goes unpunished where Spike is concerned but I'll not be to hard on him. k

Kawaki
01/05/2007 08:28 pm
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So Buffy remembers because Ben is dead? Is she the only one who will remember what Spike was trying to tell them?
With Ben/Glory dead the magic is ended that protected his identity. Thanks. k

Isabel
12/24/2006 04:58 am
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I understand RL, believe me. I haven't been able to write anything in two months myself. I hope you managed to get your computer fixed. Great chapter. I'm guessing if they suddenly remember what Spike said about Ben, that means Spike's plan worked and Ben is dead. Can't wait to read more.
Thanks! And thanks for understanding the delays. k

Dar
12/08/2006 12:11 pm
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Anne and her influence are just great. Made may day to see an update. Thumbs up

12/08/2006 03:17 am
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irritating computer problems, with patience can be fixed; rl can't always be fixed, but still requires patience. good luck and good thoughts. thank you for the fine update to a wonderful tale.

12/07/2006 05:03 am
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Lovely chapter. I was so glad to see a new update for this story. Spike's mother is a wonderfully engaging character. And I love the direction you've taken with this fic. Hope your computer problems and RL won't keep you from updating again soon.

Deb
12/06/2006 11:59 am
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Lovely story. Great update.

12/06/2006 08:26 am
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Lovely update hun. I really enjoyed this, and Spike's evil laugh, priceless. Anne is moving in with the girls, and Buffy paniced at the thought of Spike not living there, very good. Can't wait for more. Hope you rpc problems are solved as well as RL.

12/06/2006 08:02 am
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If Buffy picked up on "Ben is Glory", I'm hoping that means that Ben and Glory aren't anymore. Yay Buffy for inviting Anne to stay.

Emily
12/06/2006 01:47 am
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Great chappy! Yay for the death of Ben:P Thank you for the super work, and I hope that your RL will go smoothly.

kim
12/06/2006 12:03 am
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Amazing how the veil lifts once he's dead. :D Yay!!!! I hope that's all it took to keep Glory away.

If they all only knew how things would go without Anne's influence....she's a priceless treasure.

12/05/2006 10:32 pm
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Yay...an update! LOL...are you counting down the days to the new puter?

I'm glad Anne will be moving in with them... one less responsibility for Buffy to have to shoulder on her own. And yay for Tara and Willow going to Devon together once Tara is feeling better.

Spike was very resourceful... I wonder if he will tell Buffy what he did? And if so, how she will react.

Emilee
12/05/2006 09:46 pm
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Thanks so much for the update! Excellent as always. I am eagerly awaiting more.

pretty_in_fangs
12/05/2006 09:11 pm
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Yay for the update. Nice to see things moving along so well.

Tamara
12/05/2006 09:07 pm
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Now why wouldn't we still be interested in such a great story?

Lou
12/05/2006 08:32 pm
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I hope Spike doesn't get grief for killing a human!

alým
03/02/2008 08:55 pm
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Hilarious conversation there,loved it!
Thank you!  k

ennairea
01/11/2008 01:36 pm
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DR.WHO!!!!
Yay! and it did come back! Along with a Sarah Jane spinoff and Torchwood!
I really love Eccelston and Tennent, though Tom Baker is my fav! Just like this story actually!
Yes and we're all glad it's back complete with spin off's. I loved Tom Baker too but both 9 and 10 are in my heart now. Glad you liked me including them in the story. Thanks. k

veronica
06/21/2007 01:35 am
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I'm loving the Dr. Who reference and the reference to Anthony Head as the Taster's Choice guy! Yay! Loving this story so far...
Thanks! k

veronica
06/21/2007 01:34 am
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I'm loving the Dr. Who reference and the reference to Anthony Head as the Taster's Choice guy! Yay! Loving this story so far...
Thank you! I just think it likely that these three would all be Dr. Who fans and I could not resist the reference to the discussion of Tony Head's possible casting when Dr. Who revival was in question a few years ago.

Glad you are enjoying. More will follow soon.

k

04/23/2007 10:30 pm
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well, i think spike needs to find a way to come clean, because trying so hard to hide it is probably going to get him in trouble...the conversation between him and giles and xander about dr. who...too funny!!! they'll find they have more in common than they thought i believe :) great chapter, love ;)
I could just picture the bonding of closet geeks with Giles, Xander and Spike...Yes they did have more in common than they wanted to believe. I always thought Giles was what William might have turned into, Xander was what Spike thought William had been and Spike was what Giles feared Ripper would have become!

K

valdt
11/01/2006 06:28 am
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very entertaining read, thank you. have to agree with spike, tom baker; the new one is starting to find a spot near the top of the list. anne influence is really beginning to show. but spike has a plan!

Lou
10/31/2006 11:53 pm
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That was brilliant. The Dr Who debate is spot on. Hilarious!

sirc
10/31/2006 04:43 pm
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Loved this :D

Deb
10/31/2006 09:49 am
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Lovely story. Looking forward to updates!

Emily
10/31/2006 01:56 am
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Yay:D More Mask and Mirrors, as well as killing of Ben:) Great chappie!

Dar
10/31/2006 12:51 am
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I just love Anne in this. Great Story but Spike plan hope all goes well.

Asciann
10/30/2006 03:45 pm
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oooh! Love this! The idea of Anne in this time is great! I really hope Buffy'll see it all soon ;-)

10/30/2006 01:57 pm
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excellant - I ADORE the Dr. Who references and debate here. What an excelllant addition to the chapter heheh (okay so me love Dr. Who although they should just wait - the ninth doctor is the absolute best of course). *hugs* great ficcie!

10/30/2006 01:23 pm
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YAY! I hope spike kills ben and soon. Ben needs to be gone so buffy and spike can get on with the smoochies.

10/30/2006 12:44 pm
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I love how Anne is trying to help Willow. Xander teasing Spike about him background and Spike’s reaction to him knowing had me chuckling. The whole Dr. Who discussion was fun and when they discussed the new actors to play him and Giles suggested the Gold Blend actor, and the reason why, I started laughing so hard I couldn’t even read for a minute. I loved how you worked that role in. Thanks so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.

pretty_in_fangs
10/29/2006 10:16 pm
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And you don't even let us know how he's going to do it. Hmmph.

::grin:: Can't wait to see the next update.
I must leave some mystery! Let's just say that SPike has a plan and a back up plan *G*. k

kim
10/29/2006 09:40 pm
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Good..good....Lots less trauma this way. Glory's Achilles Heel is the best way to go about this...poor Ben, but he wasn't completely blameless in how things went originally, so....

And Buffy actually went through a whole thought process! And came up with the right answer!

Anne is a genius with Willow and Anya.
Thank you. I figure Spike got his powers of insight from his mom and without the "evil vampire thing" she would use it to help the crew. k

10/29/2006 09:04 pm
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First let me just say that this was a wonderful chapter. I am glad that Buffy is going to give Spike a chance. The Xander and Spike snarking was funny, as was the whole Dr. Who and Tasters Choice scene. I hope Spike's plan for Ben goes better than most of his plans :D
Thank you! YOu know it wasn't poor planning on Spike's part, just impatience in carrying them out. K

04/23/2007 10:04 pm
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well, that went well, seems willow may actually come out of this a wiser girl....and i hope xander doesn't find out the truth about spike's chip, at least not until he's ready to accept it as he should...great chapter, love :)
Thank you. k

pretty_in_fangs
10/10/2006 07:34 pm
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It's nice to see Willow go through the veininess and the self-awareness growth before she has a death on her conscience.
Yes, if Giles had only nipped that in the bud with some training the poor girl would have never unspooled like she did! Maybe Anne can help. Thank you. k

vladt
10/10/2006 04:10 am
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very good read, thank you. anne understands shades of gray. something for which none of the scoobies are noted.

Robyn
10/09/2006 05:22 am
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Anne really is the voice of insight and reason. I like how she compared Willow and Spike and how they were treated affects how they ended up acting. Glad that Spike is smart enough to keep his chipless state from Xander and I liked his response anytime Dawn was threatened. Thanks so much for the update I really enjoyed it.

BT
10/09/2006 03:13 am
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Nice story. I like the direction it's going in.

Lou
10/08/2006 03:38 pm
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Anne seems to be a miracle worker, getting Willow to face up to reality like that!

10/08/2006 03:23 pm
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excellant chapters! I love this story!

kim
10/08/2006 12:22 am
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Well, they won't need a big showdown if Spike gets to Ben first. It's the safest plan, really...no risk to Dawn or any of the others.

sirc
10/07/2006 10:32 am
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Loved it :)

GoldenBuffy
10/07/2006 08:15 am
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I just started reading this story (started around 7 pm this evening), and I'm glad I did. I'm truly enjoying this tale. Did I mention, I'm in love with Spike's mom, if only he had someone who supported him on the show like this, and to open every ones eyes, he wouldn't have had such a ruff ride. Can't wait for your next update!

golddrake
10/07/2006 06:02 am
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great chapter

10/07/2006 03:42 am
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Great Chapter! I love that Buffy is considering Spike one of her big guns now. heh. Hope Ben gets killed soon.

alým
03/02/2008 05:13 pm
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Sweet dream:D
Thank you.  Dreams can tell us many important things.  k

04/23/2007 09:53 pm
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well if she really thinks about it she'll start to put it all together i'm sure...perfect explanation of all that buffy went through with angel, and how it's affected her, and what she needs to do to get past it and love again...great job :)
Thanks! I have plenty of sympathy for Buffy (even S6) because like Spike I think I understand where she is coming from. Just have to keep remembering how very young she was to have so much happen and little time to process and deal. Thanks again. k

vladt
10/10/2006 03:51 am
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buffy goed in search of answers and closes her mind. wonderful read, thank you.

Bridget
10/05/2006 09:59 pm
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Good chapters. I am hopeful that Tara's mind was not totally messed up by Glory. I also hope that they Buffy, Willow and Xander don't go off the deep end when they find out about Spike's chip. I really like Anne. She really brings humanity and wisdom to the group.

Robyn
10/05/2006 03:41 pm
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Your characterization of Buffy is perfect. Her talk with the first slayer should have cleared up everything but instead she pretended not to understand things and as soon as it was over she was already thinking denial. I am looking forward to how this ends up affecting her. Thanks so much for the updates, I really enjoyed them.

10/03/2006 07:51 pm
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lovely vision! I really enjoyed it!

Lou
10/03/2006 02:48 pm
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Hopefully the little seeds planted by early slayer will take root.

nmcil
10/03/2006 06:34 am
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really enjoying reading this - what a nice Mother character you made for William/Spike. Hope I don't have a long wait for your update -

kim
10/03/2006 12:05 am
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Well, the First Slayer couldn't have been more clear. If Buffy chooses to deny any of it, it's to her own detriment. There is no problem, so why create one?

Very well done voice for the teacher.

10/02/2006 11:54 pm
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*snort* damn just s[pell it out to her cause I think the poor girl is clueless :P

Emilee
10/02/2006 09:48 pm
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Very nice chapter. Buffy shouldn't complain. I thought it was incredibly informative. That was WAY less vague than "death is your gift". Thank God. Can't wait for the next update.

sirc
10/02/2006 08:31 pm
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great chapter :D

10/02/2006 07:55 pm
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hehehe I really like it. I love this twist. This is very different from any other one I've read.

alým
03/02/2008 04:53 pm
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I love it when Giles is the helpful one because once he was the infamous 'Ripper'.
And I'm as sure as hell gonna enjoy this 'woo-woo'!
Thanks!  I liked Giles a lot until they made him act so differenly in the last season.   k

04/23/2007 09:51 pm
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hmmm...this could get interesting...and i'm glad they managed to stop willow before she got hurt too bad...glad tara's doing better, too...excellent cahpter, love :)
Thank you. k

vladt
10/10/2006 03:29 am
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love the chapter, thank you.

Robyn
10/05/2006 03:28 pm
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I like that Spike now knows that he is chipless and is smart enough to keep it from Xander. I'm glad that Giles is thinking that Willow needs help now, I hope he remembers to follow through and I'm glad that Buffy clued him in on how she is feeling.

10/03/2006 07:48 pm
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very good chapter! I love it!

Lou
10/03/2006 02:44 pm
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Excellent Willow gone overboard and good on Buffy giving Dawn a sorely needed earful.

sirc
10/02/2006 08:24 pm
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well done :)

alým
03/02/2008 03:51 pm
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Liked it:)
Thank you.  k

04/23/2007 09:20 pm
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oh man...at least now maybe tara will be okay...and i can't wait to see xander's reaction when he finds out what spike went through for them...maybe it will change his rotten attitude :P great chapter, love ;) looking forward to reading more :)
Xander is actually capable of growth in this story. I felt he was showing signs of that in S7 and just transfered that ability to this period. k

Robyn
10/05/2006 03:11 pm
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I enjoyed Anne’s reaction to her make-over. Foolish Dawn. I felt so bad for Tara even though I knew it was coming.

Megan
09/30/2006 04:46 pm
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Sorry for the lack of reviews. Trying to get through many chaps so i could get to bed. I love how you're going through cannon and changing little bits here and there, but keeping the bits we loved. It's bound to be entertaining watching Spike try and explain the Glory/Ben thing to Xander and I'm feeling very apprehensive for when Spike realises the chip is gone. Great tale, Kathleen and I'm so glad I've finally made the time to read it. Looking very much toward reading more soon.

Emilee
09/28/2006 04:09 pm
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Great update. Can't wait for more.

vladt
09/28/2006 07:32 am
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excellent tale, thank you. seeing that my comments for this chapter somehow found their way to the last, it is either time to stop drinking or stop reviewing.

09/27/2006 03:50 pm
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Oh no - poor tara - *sniff* love the use of anne and dawn's sneaking out

09/27/2006 06:35 am
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i really love this story. It's one of the most unique story lines I've ever seen, with Spike's mom.

Dar
09/27/2006 03:29 am
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Great Chapter I hope Mrs. Pratt heard them talking.

margaret
09/27/2006 03:25 am
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thanks for the great chapter! hope zander doddesn't do something stupid at spike's crypt

Lou
09/26/2006 09:40 pm
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Excellent chapter - nice creepy edge to Willow too.

sirc
09/26/2006 08:48 pm
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Great chapter :D

pretty_in_fangs
09/26/2006 08:40 pm
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Go Tara!

Hope Xander actually listens to Spike instead of brushing off his injuries and anything he has to say.

kim
09/26/2006 07:37 pm
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Poor Tara! Really didn't like that part of the episode...of all the people that don't deserve that...

Love Anne, but we're always saying that. So glad she's there to put Giles off his footing.

Knew Dawn would sneak out. Classic teen diversion with Janice's lame snark.

Wilow's getting further on the magic kick than original time, at least in her head...and she'll do her black-eyed vengeance thing on Glory once she finds Tara.

At least Buffy's in a bit better place, with Anne around, and Xander, too. Anya really needs to be accepted by the group, though, just like Spike. She hs plenty of useful knowledge if they would just ask her.

alým
03/02/2008 01:04 pm
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Poor Tara...and Spike,of course. It was rude of Buffy to doubt Spike even for a slight second,but it ended well,yeah?;)

Well Spike is just now starting to be trustworthy  in Buffy's defense *G*.  She will learn.  k

04/23/2007 08:08 pm
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oh no!!! maybe this will be different? someone might be in time to help poor tara??? great chapter, by the way, loved buffy's reactions to spike...hope he feels better soon...great cahpter, love :)
Thank you. Tara is too tasty for Glory to pass up I fear. k

vladt
09/28/2006 07:26 am
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very good read, thank you. loved the fight you put in the scene with tara and glory. tara was (is) a fantastic character that the writers of canon abused.

09/17/2006 08:46 pm
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So glad to see an update! Thanks, that was great.

Dar
09/15/2006 07:58 pm
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Don't think Spike will get away with lying to his Mother (Buffy's only good at lying to herself)but what a place to end. Need more and Thank You for the update

sirc
09/15/2006 07:34 am
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Great chapter :D

margaret
09/14/2006 09:20 pm
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yhanks for the update, glad to see mrs pratt helping out and seeing that willow is in trouble

Robyn
09/14/2006 07:17 pm
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I really love the influence Anne is having on everyone. I hope she will also be able to help Willow. Spike realizing the truth about Glory this early can only be helpful, I am looking forward to how things get resolved. Buffy’s meeting with Spike was much sweeter then what happened on the show. Poor Tara. Thanks so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.

Bridget
09/14/2006 04:30 pm
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Thanks for the update. Good chapter. I was hoping since Spike's dealings with Glory happened differently that Tara would not be affected. Please update soon.

Joan
09/14/2006 04:14 pm
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So glad to see an update - this is such a wonderful story! When Joyce died, the Scoobies were in many ways cut adrift. Your Anne fills the void thoroughly and is such a wise voice. And now, poor Tara...

09/14/2006 02:19 pm
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Love Anne and the turns you've made in the various relationships; poor Tara, I hate to see this happen again. Looking forward to more.

akarinacj
09/14/2006 10:02 am
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Great chapter as usual. I love this story. Has such a big potential!!! Please update soon.

golddrake
09/14/2006 04:58 am
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great chapter

Tamara
09/14/2006 03:17 am
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There's alot of little threads in this chapter. From Anne noticing Willows reckless use of magic through Buffy seeing Spike clearly to the oncoming disaster with Tara and Glory.

pretty_in_fangs
09/14/2006 02:49 am
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Lovely update. It's good to see everyone progressing so well. Well, maybe not Willow, but we'll see what Anne can do about that.

kim
09/14/2006 02:04 am
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*whimper* Not Tara! I hated this part....

Yay, Buffy, for being civil and decent.

Anne is such a gem.

alým
03/02/2008 11:13 am
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I truly rescect Anne,she is like the voice of reason,but I wouldn't want her to observe me! Nope,thanks.
I thought that Spike would have to get his ability to be so insightful from somewhere and why not his mum?  He is like her with that...can see right through a person.  Thank you .   k

04/23/2007 07:37 pm
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oh that's right! spike doesn't know he doesn't have the chip!!! hmmm...hope glory's guys don't find him, poor dear...hope the others are nice to him when they find out what happened...great chapter :)
Yes it will be a surprise for SPike when he finds out. k

sirc
08/30/2006 04:19 pm
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Loved this :)

Ana
08/22/2006 01:47 am
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Geez, I'm freakin' lovin' this story so far, please update soon!!!

Robyn
08/19/2006 09:18 pm
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I loved how Anne helped Giles start understanding that looking at everything from a black and white standpoint can be dangerous and how she pointed out that he should use his intellect and power of observation to form opinions and not go only by what he had been taught. I love Clem and the friendship he has with Spike. Their snarking about his TV addiction was fun. It is really going to be interesting when Spike realizes that he no longer has the chip in his head. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.

vladt
08/15/2006 11:23 pm
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very good read. thank you.

Bridget
08/15/2006 10:36 pm
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Thanks for the update. I missed reading this story. I liked the conversation Anne had with Giles.
Great chapter. Please update when able.

EMily
08/15/2006 08:59 pm
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I am so glad to see another chapter of this story. Great job, and it nice to have Anne drill some of this into Giles's head. Great job, and I cant wait for more:)

Pulchra
08/15/2006 07:35 pm
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*regressing to the mental age of 5* Give me more! *stamps foot* I want more!!!

Seriously, you are evil! ;-) you show us the candy, you show us how to get it and then you put a huge demon in our path and take our weapons!

Keep it up!

(was that a bit too masochistic?... is that even a word?)

golddrake
08/15/2006 05:55 pm
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great chapter

08/15/2006 02:29 pm
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excellant chapter - to bad Spike doesn't know that the chip has been removed. Great story so far!

pretty_in_fangs
08/15/2006 01:28 pm
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I'm loving watching Anne's interactions with the Scoobies. Much fun.

08/15/2006 10:21 am
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Yeah an update! So gld to see this one again. I love how you are making the scoobies aware of things through anne's eyes!

Dee Bradfield
08/15/2006 05:27 am
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*hugs Spike's mom because she's such a treasure*
I love how Anne's just as perceptive as her son and isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Giles has got some serious mulling to do now.
Also, I really hope Buffy's gonna be the one to give Spike some TLC. He needs it.
Or... Maybe I could volunteer for that...

08/15/2006 05:20 am
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YAY! Fantastic update. Go Anne! I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one.

Dar
08/15/2006 03:52 am
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Been awhile, so glad to read this update. I adore your Anne and how you've brought her to life. Great Chapter

kim
08/15/2006 03:48 am
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Good stuff!!

08/15/2006 03:17 am
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excellent chappie well worth thewait

alým
03/02/2008 10:40 am
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Great chapter!
Thank you.

k

04/23/2007 07:31 pm
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oh no!!!! well now he's going to be all the more eager to get away so he can protect his mom...but he's still trapped with glory!!! :( i'm glad anne's setting the others straight in his absence, but none of them have a clue of the trouble he's in, poor darling :( great chapter, love :)
Thank you. Yes, Anne will always defend her boy no matter what. She's a good mum and he is her whole world. k

08/15/2006 02:23 pm
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Ohhhh I hope Spike escapes, I love the dressing down that Anne gave them - great chapter!

08/04/2006 05:34 am
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Please update soon. I love this story. Spike's mother is awesome. I love the way you portray her.

06/28/2006 04:18 am
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"Do we need to have a private conversation too, Mr.
Giles? I assure you there are things I have available to say to you as well."

I adore this woman! lol

Fabulous chapter. Need more. Now :)
More ASAP.....still battling the computer demons but will not have long delays...I promise! Thanks K

Robyn
06/27/2006 01:12 pm
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I'm with Spike and his last spoken sentiment, he has already gone through so much.
I love the lessons that Anne is giving not only Xander but Giles and Buffy also, I love that she pointed out that not once have they encouraged him with his change in behavior. I also love how she pointed out the assets they have with Spike and Anya and are not making use of. Thanks for the update, I am really enjoying this story.
thank you. I think you can see how I am using Anne to rip off masks and alsto hold up mirrors (hence the title LOL). K

Pulchra
06/26/2006 01:51 pm
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*bounce*bounce* come on! don't keep us waiting! what happens next?!?!
"Woohoo! you rock Mrs. Pratt!" ;-)
You're doing great! keep it up... please?
Thank you and I'm glad you think Mrs. Pratt rocks (I think so too, but look at the great kid she had....the lady HAD to rock lots). K

kim
06/26/2006 11:25 am
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Wonderful Anne...

And Spike knows Glory's dirty little secret.
Thank you. K

Emilee
06/26/2006 06:50 am
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Oh that is remarkably bad. Please let Spike get rescued soon. Nice reprimanding from Anne. Xander, Giles and Buffy all needed to hear that. Not to mention that I really liked your take of the formation of vampiric personalities. That theory always seemed most logical to me.
Thank you. I'm glad you agree it is logical. K

vladt
06/26/2006 06:01 am
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anne was magnificent. chewed up xander, then treated him kindly. proceeded to rip up ripper and even make buffy think. marvelous read, thank you
Thank you. K

RJ
06/26/2006 02:31 am
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Tee hee - Demon Cheney. Nice chapter.
Had you a doubt Mr. Cheney was a demon?? LOL Thanks. K

Emily
06/26/2006 01:42 am
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Can't wait to see what comes next. Good chappie:D
thanks. K

Dar
06/26/2006 12:48 am
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Mrs. Pratt definitely rules she'd make a fine Watcher no brain washing her. Great Job
Thank you. Anne wouldn't approve of the Council however but you are right about the no brainwashing where she is concerned. K

06/25/2006 10:54 pm
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I just love his mother. She just has a new perspetive on things.. And I hope they figure out that Spike is missing and find him. Wonder if Spike will remember Glory/Ben?
Thank you! K

06/25/2006 09:15 pm
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Neat story. Mrs. Pratt is a wonderful, very insightful woman. Now we know where Spike gets his ability to read people so well. Mrs. Pratt's interaction with Xander was priceless - i loved it. I found myself grinning like an idiot at Spike's reckless, but wonderfully amusing digs at Glory's hell-god size ego. Looking forward to the next update. :)
Yes, Spike learned much from Anne. Thank you. K

golddrake
06/25/2006 08:22 pm
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Great chapter. I hope Spike finds a way out.
Oh he will. Thank you. K

Bridget
06/25/2006 07:38 pm
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Great chapter. Maybe the words of Mrs. Pratt will make them think about their mistreatment of Spike. Nice use of Dick Cheney instead of Bob Barker. Very appropriate. Please update soon.
Thank you. K

Tonia
06/25/2006 06:29 pm
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I love this story! I'm so glad you were able to update.
Go Mrs. Pratt! Go Dawn!
Thank you. K

06/25/2006 04:53 pm
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I love Anne, the voice of reason and wisdom. Great revisiting of Spike's torture and Dick Cheney is obviously a demon! Great chapter.
Thanks. K

alým
03/02/2008 03:39 am
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No more chip,just the way I love!
Loved the chapter,hate Xander.
Thank you!  Yes no chip and he'll be fine without it.  Xander needs to grow up certainly!  k

04/23/2007 07:16 pm
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well...this is an interesting development...at least something good might come out of this for spike...poor thing, though, so much pain :( maybe buffy is finally starting to understand what he feels for her, though, so that's good ;)
Buffy kinda needed to see the lengths Spike would go for her if she was going to believe his feelings are real. Spike will deal as he always does. k

08/15/2006 02:17 pm
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OMG Glory removed his chip! This story is fabulous I love it - you weave great characters and a lovely storyline~

Robyn
06/21/2006 02:27 pm
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What a way for the chip to be removed. I really hope it is realized that Spike has been taken soon. I loved the talk Anne gave to Xander and how she pointed out the problems in his actions. I also like that Buffy and Giles heard the talk and hopefully it will have a positive influence on them. Thanks for the update, I was so happy to see it. :)
Xander is not beyond hope. Thanks. K

jodi
06/21/2006 03:58 am
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just luverly.
Thanks. K

Emily
06/21/2006 01:55 am
Chapter 9         
Agh! Cannnot wait to see what is coming up... yet a tad scared as well. Also, gotta say: You go Mama Anne!!!!
Thanks. K

Spikes Slayer2
06/20/2006 01:17 pm
Chapter 9         
she took the chip out!!!
That she did! K

06/20/2006 12:50 pm
Chapter 9         
I guess it's my turn.  Having caught up with the other WIPS I've been following, I decided to check this fic out, only to have read all nine chapters.  I absolutely love this story!  I especially love the way you twisted this scene with Glory to include the removal of Spike's chip.  I can't wait to see what happens in future chapters!  :D
Thank you and so glad you are catching up. K

06/20/2006 07:04 am
Chapter 9         
Fabulous story. I love it. And I especially love Anne. She's great. I really enjoyed her little talk with Xander. Much needed.
Thank you and for the earlier comments as well. Computer problems have kept me from replying but I am so pleased you are enjoying the story. Yes, someone needed to have a chat with Xander IMHO...maybe he would have acted differently towards Anya too. K

06/20/2006 06:18 am
Chapter 9         
Yeah, the chip is gone. Hope Buffy can get to him soon! I am really enjoying this fic!
Thanks sweetie! K

pretty_in_fangs
06/20/2006 05:52 am
Chapter 9         
I hope Anne can get through to Xander. I like how you both expose him for what he is and offer him the possibility of changing. Often, he either is irreperably hateful or immediately becomes Spike's friend with little justification. I think you're handling it quite well.
I hope your computer problems get sorted out!
Thank you! I think Xander simply needed guidance. There was much good in him but there WERE issues between he and Spike. ITA with you. K

Emilee
06/20/2006 04:10 am
Chapter 9         
Go Mom-Power! Xander needed that. I can't wait to see the reaction to Spike being taken. I can just imagine how the "We must kill him before he can talk" attitude from the show would go over with Anne. Or will you play it differently? Can't wait to see.
Just gonna have to wait and see LOL. Thanks. K

vladt
06/20/2006 02:44 am
Chapter 9         
very good update. anne was superb while reading the riot act to xander and the evasdropping watcher and slayer. and the chip is gone. hope xander listened. thanks for the fine read.
Thank you. K

06/20/2006 12:05 am
Chapter 9         
OK, Anne time to kick Glory's ass :P
I gave Anne a harder job....getting through to the scoobies and Giles *G*. K

golddrake
06/19/2006 10:45 pm
Chapter 9         
ewwww,fingers don't go there. Great chapter. Like to see Xander finaly recognize a wakeup call.
Glory's fingers went all sorts of nasty places LOL. Thanks. K

Bridget
06/19/2006 10:09 pm
Chapter 9         
I just read your story today. It is great. You have done a great job with Spike's mother and her description of Spike. I really liked how Anne told off Xander. She did it in such a way that was not mean but compassionate. But you also knew that she would not brook any nonsense. Please update soon.
Thank you. Yes, I can't see Anne being mean even to Xander...but she will not let anyone hurt her boy either. K

kim
06/19/2006 09:16 pm
Chapter 9         
*sniff* Poor Spike!!

Loved Anne's tongue-lashing for Xander. There's no clear argument against any of her points.

Buffy, Buffy, Buffy.....
Thank you. Yup, Buffy is not quite on the right page just yet. K

Tamara
06/19/2006 09:01 pm
Chapter 9         
That was the most genteel dressing down I've ever seen. It looks to be alot more effective than a smack in the head and it's unintendidly done good for the eavesdroppers.
Anne is a lady after all...still she can get her points across. Thank you. K

akarinacj
06/19/2006 08:23 pm
Chapter 9         
more, more please. I love Spike´s mother and this story is just getting soo interresting!!!!
Thank you. K

Dar
06/19/2006 08:16 pm
Chapter 9         
I vote for Anne for Mother of the Year. Love that woman and the chapter. Great Job
Thank you. K

06/19/2006 07:26 pm
Chapter 9         
Excellent chapter. I love Anne confronting Xander with his behavior, while also seeing the potential for good in him. Glory taking the chip out - a very logical and much more reasonable step than leaving it in as they did in the show. Looking forward to more.
Thank you! I always wondered why Glory would have overlooked the hardwear in Spike's head. K

06/19/2006 06:06 pm
Chapter 9         
Go Anne! That was a fantastic speech to Xand. Spike's chip is gone. *giggles* I can't wait to see what happens next. I love this fic so much.
Thank you. Yup, I'm having fun with the idea too, glad you are as well. K

06/19/2006 05:54 pm
Chapter 9         
I feel bad for all of them, although I think Xander definitely needed a good slap.
He does need to be called on his attitude. K

alým
03/02/2008 03:21 am
Chapter 8         
Oh,that whelp and his stupor! I hate him and those minions of Glory.I can see torture in the way,and wonder how will Anne and Buffy react to it.
Yes he need a good talking to and Anne is just the one to do it!  Glory needs to be punished too I agree.  k

04/23/2007 06:33 pm
Chapter 8         
oh no...poor spike.... :( as if his night hadn't been bad enough already :P great chapter, love, though at this point i want to see xander brain-sucked :P
Ahhhhh but sucking Xander's brain wouldn't feed anyone *G*. k

08/15/2006 02:10 pm
Chapter 8         
Noooo he has not been captured! Oh no! Runs to next chapter to read

MARGARET
06/13/2006 07:35 pm
Chapter 8         
LOVE THIS FIC, GLAD TO SEE XANDER FINALLY GETTING HIS DUE...PLEASE LET IT BE VERY "BLOODY"(XAN REALLY NEEDS A MOTHER- MAYBE ANNE COULD BE THAT FOR HIM!)POOR SPIKE..DONT LEAVE US IN SUSPENSE FOR TOO LONG
AHA you read my mind! Xander needs a strong mom and Anne has strength apleanty. K

vladt
06/07/2006 09:45 pm
Chapter 8         
fun read. it is a pleasure to see anya, and then, anne tell the idiot off. thanks for the read.
Thanks! K

Robyn
06/07/2006 03:11 pm
Chapter 8         
I love that Anya called Xander on his jealousy and the way she phrased it was perfect, I also love that she walked out on him telling him that he needed to choose. I am really looking forward to Anne's talk with Xander. Poor Spike, he can never really catch a break. Thanks for the update, I enjoyed it.
Thank you. K

Angie
06/07/2006 04:44 am
Chapter 8         
Great chapter. I love Anne, and hate Zander. Can't wait for more.
Thank you! K

Spikes Slayer2
06/07/2006 01:52 am
Chapter 8         
ohhhh.... thats no fair!!
Life has never been fair to Spike has it? K

06/07/2006 01:19 am
Chapter 8         
LMAO, can A. Anne kill Xander. B Anne kill Glory or C. all of the above :P
Anne...mass murdering avenging mother LOL. K

Tamara
06/07/2006 12:02 am
Chapter 8         
All right , Anya! It's about time someone brought Xander's obsession with Bufy to light.It was pretty obvious in season 6 with the way he immediately warned Spike off when Buffy was brought back and how he thought he was supposed to be part of the process in choosing who she slept with.

Poor Spike! I hope he's rescued soon!
Yes, Xander just never gave up on his Buffy obsession (okay, towards the end of the show he seemed to). K

pretty_in_fangs
06/06/2006 11:08 pm
Chapter 8         
But with everyone in the house, who will let the gang know that he was kidnapped? and by whom?
Stay tuned. All will be figured out in time. K

06/06/2006 07:45 pm
Chapter 8         
Go, Mrs. Pratt, give xander hell!!! Uh oh, poor spike. Can't get out of that beating that Glory gives him no matter what he does. ARGH, lol
Some things are just fated *G*. K

kim
06/06/2006 07:38 pm
Chapter 8         
Gahhhhh!!!

Good on Anya! Give him what-for, Anne!

Poor Spike...stupid minions. Here come the "sexy wounds"......
Thank you. Yup, sexy wounds...funny how good he looks even all beaten to a pulp! K

alým
03/02/2008 02:56 am
Chapter 7         
This fiction is so enjoyable and funny in a good way. Althouhg,I think Anne will be so very upset when Spike'll get himself all tortured up.
And I don't like the fact that Giles is interested in Anne.It will be too bad  for Spike!
But other than those,I liked it!
Thank you!  Yes Spike being tortured would not make Anne happy at all.  Giles likes Anne and maybe he'll be nicer to Spike beause of it.

K

04/23/2007 06:24 pm
Chapter 7         
oh man...is the brain to eat going to be his mum??? :( oh i hope nothing bad happens, but i have a feeling it probably will :( great chapter, love :)
Thank you. Oh I want to spare poor Anne's brain for other things. k

08/15/2006 02:02 pm
Chapter 7         
oh poor Spike - he can't be captured now! I am loving this story! Great chapter update!

Harry 4Eyes
05/31/2006 06:04 pm
Chapter 7         
They have one of them electric blasters thingies they used to knock Spike out first time?

Poor Spike seems to be on the receiving end of allot of torture where Buffy is concerned. She put him in a wheelchari, the from the HellGod, then we had the season 6, i'm back from heaven beatings, then the trials beatings, and then the Ubervamps and first beating and then the whole internal combustion...all either from or for Buffy...he definitely got the worst deal didn't he?

Well atleast it isn't Spike's Mum, such a nice lady she is. and she is new so if they saw her they would have figured she's the key.

well really liking this fic so far.
Update soon
Harry

05/25/2006 09:12 am
Chapter 7         
omg.. jinx has a chip controller?

vladt
05/24/2006 01:52 am
Chapter 7         
very good chapter. your anne is a wonderful creature. thanks for the fine read.

akarinacj
05/24/2006 01:12 am
Chapter 7         
Greata chapter. More please...

Robyn
05/24/2006 12:01 am
Chapter 7         
I love the information Anne gave Giles about Spike's education and his response and shock. Willow’s wording when preparing Buffy for the bot was perfect. And poor Spike he is headed for trouble and it isn’t going to be pretty. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it. :)

05/23/2006 11:52 pm
Chapter 7         
oh shit Glory is going to go after Spike's mom isn't she??? :((

Dar
05/23/2006 11:34 pm
Chapter 7         
Mrs. Pratt will have Giles eating out of her hand before long and appreciating her son. She is a very loveable character. Great Chapter

05/23/2006 07:42 pm
Chapter 7         
Fantastic!

05/23/2006 07:08 pm
Chapter 7         
Good chapter.

kim
05/23/2006 07:07 pm
Chapter 7         
Anne strikes again. Giles is out of his league, LOL.

Oh no! An Initiative device? Eeep!

I hope they programmed the bot to keep secrets.

05/23/2006 06:32 pm
Chapter 7         
Fabulous chapter! I like how Spike's mom is adapting to modern life. I'm sure Glory will shake things up a bit though!

alým
03/01/2008 09:46 pm
Chapter 6         
Those smartarses! They will cause Spike's torment!
Anyway,I loved Buffy's wanting the mother-son to stay.I loved it all!
The group really aren't kind, especially to Spike.  They will learn though.  K

04/23/2007 06:16 pm
Chapter 6         
oh no...i was sort of hoping that the changing of the storyline with the buffybot might protect spike from the whole glory torture thing...but it appears perhaps not.. :( great chapter, though, love, much enjoyed it :)
I love to twist canon and use it when I can. Thanks. k

Megan
09/30/2006 03:12 pm
Chapter 6         
Oh fantastic twist on the "Spike-is-the-Key" issue. Not so bright, were they?

08/15/2006 01:55 pm
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I meant read more - lol sorry for the typo _ I was thinking i wish I could write something like this - so lovely! I love it tons! Now off to read more !

08/15/2006 01:54 pm
Chapter 6         
excellant I love this story - it is wonderful! great job - it really makes me want to write more!

Jessica
05/17/2006 02:23 am
Chapter 6         
Excellent chapter. Glad that Willow and Tara are going to help Spike with the BuffyBot situation. Still wonder how everyone will react when they find out though. I'm glad that Spike's mother had so much conviction in her son. Very refreshing and mother-y. Can't wait for more.

05/14/2006 05:30 am
Chapter 6         
Oh, very interesting. I liked the conversation about the soul and about the inherent evilness of demons.

It looks like poor Spike is still destined to be a guest of Glory... unless the change of venue works to his advantage?

Loved the update... looking forward to next week's installment.

05/13/2006 04:59 pm
Chapter 6         
tsk tsk.. silly minions.. *shakes head*

vladt
05/13/2006 07:29 am
Chapter 6         
very good update. anne is fantastic, besting giles with words. this is a wonderful read, thanks

kim
05/13/2006 03:35 am
Chapter 6         
Stupid minions!

And Anne stumped Giles! LOL
Thank you K

Dar
05/13/2006 01:59 am
Chapter 6         

Sounds like Anne might be good influence on all of them especially when it comes to Spike. I like that Giles is all ready learning not to mess with Momma, Good Story
Thank you. K

Robyn
05/13/2006 12:06 am
Chapter 6         
I really love the difference in the way the girls are treating Spike, by seeing him with his mother they allowed themselves to see who he has become. I really love Anne, and her ability to make Giles see some of the faults with his perspective. Thank you for the lovely update. As for Murk and Jinx, this is going to be interesting. :D
Thank you. K

05/12/2006 11:49 pm
Chapter 6         
I have enjoyed every chapter of this fic. I love the idea of Spike's mom being there and the stuff with the bot is just brilliant. I also like this last part here where Glory's minions think they've found the key. Can't wait for more!!
Thanks hon. K

05/12/2006 11:45 pm
Chapter 6         
I love Spike's mother. She really told Giles off! I think Jinx and Murk are in for a surprise. More story please.
Thanks. K

05/12/2006 09:35 pm
Chapter 6         
oh shit and Spike is still screwed
It IS Spike after all and things never go too smoothly for him, alas. However this time round might be a little different (and they wouldn't be able to simply toss his thrashed self back in that crypt to fend for himself either!) THanks.

Kathleen

05/12/2006 08:53 pm
Chapter 6         
uh oh, poor spike. Tortured by that hell-bitch again.
Ah but this time he won't be dumped back in the crypt to tend to himself......there will be some differences. Yes, poor Spike, indeed. Thanks. K

alým
03/01/2008 07:52 pm
Chapter 5         
Aww,Spike is in the mercy of Willow!  Poor him!

Enjoyed it all :)
Willow isn't too bad though.  Thank you.  k

Cas
07/17/2007 11:37 pm
Chapter 5         
Glad to have found this fic. It's nice to see Willow being helpful and sympathetic to Spike for once - and adding the BuffyBot here is simply hilarious. Great twists and turns so far - very good read.
Thank you. So glad you are enjoying this. I think Willow was much softer with Tara in her life and she would have been more ready to accept Spike given the right circumstances. Thanks again. k

04/23/2007 05:57 pm
Chapter 5         
lol...good for willow, being nice about it...i always thought the bot was one of the things spike actually did to *deserve* buffy's trademark punches in the nose :P lol...still, glad he's got some help to fix the problem before things get bad...oh, and i just remembered they've still got glory to deal with :P *sigh*, and what's poor little dawnie been up to? has she even left her room yet? off to read more :)
Yes Buffy had reason for a bop over the bot but then again just a couple of weeks earlier they had ALL understood Warren's loneliness that led to April. Funny how they couldn't understand Spike's. As always any error on his part is call for smack down. K

Megan
09/30/2006 03:00 pm
Chapter 5         
Very intriguing. Willow is far from my favourite character, but she's put to good use here. And poor, guilt-ridden Spike. Oh well, hopefully Buffy gives him some affection soon.

08/15/2006 01:48 pm
Chapter 5         
Excellant chapter! I love how you dealt with the bot - very adorable and actually really good idea for them! Love the story so far!

05/08/2006 01:30 pm
Chapter 5         
haha.. great lol aww i wonder if spikes mum can get a msn account LOL this is excellent!!
Glad you're enjoying it. I think Anne is up for most anything...she accepted the whole "my son is a vampire" issue quite well after all *G*. K

05/06/2006 08:31 am
Chapter 5         
I'm finally getting a chance to play catch up on some reading. I love this fic so far... the interactions between the characters (especially Spike and his mother) are wonderful.

I love the premise of this fic... have read a few fics where Buffy and Spike go back to his past but I don't believe I have come across one where Spike's mum comes to the future before. Really enjoying it and looking forward to the next chapter. Thank you.
Thanks! I am hoping to use Anne as a catalyst for a lot of revelations while weaving with canon S5. No one like a mother to show the person their child really is! K

akarinacj
05/04/2006 11:36 am
Chapter 5         
Great chapter. Loved the Buffybot and Spike´s obvious problems. Please update soon. Can´t wait to see how Buffy reacts when she finds out about the Buffybot... if she does...
Oh she'll find out...just in a nicer way than on the show. I will update weekly on this one. Thank you! K

Jessica
05/04/2006 08:58 am
Chapter 5         
Interesting start. Very much looking forward to seeing what everyone thinks of Spike's relationship with his mother. Can't wait for more.
Everyone is going to have to reevaluate Spike completely based on what they see and can't deny. He won't be as eager to bluff with his mom there to see it either (and she will be more than able to cut through his smoke and mirrors for that matter). Thank you. K

05/04/2006 06:54 am
Chapter 5         
I do love the Buffybot! Maybe she can be helpful with Spike's mom, show her around town and guard her. This is a fab story. More please.
Thanks! Yes the Bot will have her uses (unlike the one Spike had in mind). More coming. K

vladt
05/04/2006 06:28 am
Chapter 5         
very entertaining update. spike's mom on the internet, spike, giles and xander's wardrobe trashed and the bot. fun read thanks.
Thank you...lots of fun to come. K

Robyn
05/04/2006 01:45 am
Chapter 5         
I love that Anne likes the computer, and how excited she is about it. I enjoyed the discussion about the boy's wardrobes, and I loved the inclusion of the Buffybot. This chapter was a fun ride. Thanks for the update.
I thought of my own mother...much older than Anne would have been. When mom was 76 she got a PC and enrolled at a community college taking courses in computer basics and programming for PC's....I think Anne would have been a bit like that. Thanks K

Oracleholly
05/04/2006 12:10 am
Chapter 5         
I completely forgot about the bot! lmao! This is perfect! Oh my goodness Willow has gotten Anne a yahoo acct. That's rich. Plus, the conversation about the guy's clothing was priceless...yes, Spike's duster & clothes are like Superman's blue tights! lol
Lots of S5 goodies to come in time. I can just see Anne becoming a net addict actually. Yup, Spike had his body armor to protect him from the start (hey, even the name Spike was a mask IMHO). He was no whimp, but he did have to guard the sensitive bits to survive. Thanks K

05/03/2006 11:51 pm
Chapter 5         
LMAO, pooooooor Spike :P
Yup.....he's gonna have to tap dance a bit. Good thing he's a great dancer. K

05/03/2006 11:14 pm
Chapter 5         
ut oh, the Buffy bot... Thank goodness Willow isn't giving him a hard time!!
I think Willow actually understood about the bot (and was fascinated by the technology too). Thanks k

alým
03/01/2008 07:32 pm
Chapter 4         
Cute,nice doctor Ben...*snorts*  That girl is too blind to see the cutest,the nicest and the most bleached one before her eyes...;)

I loved the chapter,and I absolutely love the whole theme.:D Thank you for writing it:)
Thank you forour kind reviews.  Yes...Buffy is pretty blind isn't she?  I can't imagine not accepting Spike's love!   k

04/23/2007 05:50 pm
Chapter 4         
oh man...the last person they need involved is ben :P glad giles is at least somewhat in spike's corner on this...another excellent chapter, love, on to the next :)
Thanks k

04/14/2007 06:38 pm
Chapter 4         
"Mom’s in heaven. Leave her there. Nothing would be worse than to be pulled from a place like that just because we still felt like we needed her."

Bloody Brilliant, that is.
Thank you! Kathleen

Megan
09/30/2006 02:46 pm
Chapter 4         
And cue Ben....dum dum dum.... Love that Giles is seeing Spike in a new light.

Lou
09/14/2006 11:50 pm
Chapter 4         
Neatly done! You are so clever!

08/15/2006 01:43 pm
Chapter 4         
Lovely chapter -I love how Giles is trying to come to terms with Spike's emotional nature - very well done!

05/12/2006 09:38 pm
Chapter 4         
I'm really enjoying this story, but why is Buffy suddenly using British swear words?
I was confused and reread to find what you might mean. If you refer to the "bloody victim" I was meaning that in the literal sense rather than a swear word. I can see how you might see it as a case of swearing however.

Glad you are enjoying the story.

Kathleen

05/03/2006 11:09 pm
Chapter 4         
I just love when Giles 'sees' more to Spike than meets the eye. Wahhhh, only one more chapter left...
I believe Giles always did but chose to ignore it consciously. There'll be a new chapter next week. So glad you are enjoying this one.

K

04/29/2006 12:23 am
Chapter 4         
Oh yeah, damn good story idea :P
Thank you! I think it's fresh ground so I'm going to have fun digging in it. K

04/27/2006 09:09 pm
Chapter 4         
I love this idea. I love what you have done so far and I so need more. I'll be patient I promise.
This WAS going to be for seasonal_spuffy on the LJ but I just KNEW it wouldn't get done in time *G*. I am going to update at least once a week though. So glad you like the idea, hope you enjoy what I do with it!!!

Kathleen

vladt
04/27/2006 08:19 pm
Chapter 4         
fine tale. thanks for the read
You're welcome...thank YOU. K

Pulchra Nex
04/27/2006 07:17 pm
Chapter 4         
wow! I love this story! It's so original! I've never even heard of a story like this... allthough that could be because I just never listen... ;-)
I think I'm the first to bring Anne to the present but I could be wrong. So glad you are enjoying it. K

akarinacj
04/27/2006 12:40 pm
Chapter 4         
I just read the story up to now and I absolutely loved it. Please update soon. I like the idea of Spikes mother in season 5 very, very much!!!!
Thank you! Plan to update weekly (possibly more often on a good week *G*). I believe Anne will really shake things up. K

Robyn
04/27/2006 10:11 am
Chapter 4         
Spike's story of is mother's death is always heartbreaking, and this time was no different. You wrote him telling Giles about it in such a way that I could feel his pain. This is really an excellent story and I am looking forward to following it.
Oh yes, my heart broke for Spike when they showed that tragic choice he made. His best intentions became his biggest hurt.

Thank you for the high compliment. To evoke empathy is an achievement, glad I managed it.

K

Oracleholly
04/26/2006 10:57 pm
Chapter 4         
oh this is wonderful! I'm so loving this premise. Having Anne interact with the Scoobies -- giggling over her reaction to Xander. Willow's still a worry though. I hope Anne heals not only Spike but the Summers as well.
Thank you! Yes, Willow showed some dicey attitudes way back actually. I plan for Anne to be the catalyst to many an insight while remembering S5 canon along the way. I hope it gells like I am thinking it can. Thanks again! K

alým
03/01/2008 07:03 pm
Chapter 3         
I enjoyed every word there,love! Beautiful is what it is.
Thank you!  k

04/18/2007 06:40 pm
Chapter 3         
awww, i think william's mom is going to be quite a good thing for buffy and dawn..and xander's starting to make me mad....i was just thinking, some giles/anne might be nice... :) great chapter, love :)
I want Anne to be a catalyst to change in the dynamic. Funny how many people (even my lovely beta) want some Giles/Anne connection *G*. Thanks..k

Megan
09/30/2006 02:30 pm
Chapter 3         
Kathleen, really loving this. Witty, charming, sweet and silly Xander working his way toward a bitch slap. Very much eager to see why things have happened the way they have and to see Buffy loosen up a little more and give Spike the chance he always deserved!

08/15/2006 01:35 pm
Chapter 3         
Wow great chapter - I love how you have including Spike's mom in this story. Excellant fiction and use of character! I adore it!

05/14/2006 11:42 pm
Chapter 3         
Great Spike's mom character. Presume she's going to continue to embarrass Spike to the max. Hope she doesn't quote any of his poetry. There's only so much your devoted readers can be expected to take.
Snicker...thank you. K

05/13/2006 07:29 pm
Chapter 3         
You are doing well with the mother-son relationship. Their conversation sounds very much like the way I remember it in Lies My Parents Told Me. I also am enjoying the way Anne is so protective of Spike. I am very curious as to know how this will end. Sadly, I can't think of it ending happily for Anne, but who knows.
Don't give up on Anne...I love a happy ending after all. Thanks. K

05/03/2006 10:59 pm
Chapter 3         
Oh wow, I am sooo loving this fic!!! It's adorable!
Glad you are likeing it. Gonna be a different season 5 that's for sure. K

vladt
04/27/2006 08:08 pm
Chapter 3         
love the chapter. surprised by buffy, annoyed by xander. enjoying the tale. thanks for the read
Thank you. Hope to offer moer surprises and enjoyment as it goes along. K

Robyn
04/27/2006 09:53 am
Chapter 3         
I loved how Mrs. Pratt treated Xander, and how accurate she was in her description of him as well as in her comparison of him to Spike. Tara is so great, I love how she is able to help keep thing somewhat calm and under control.
If William had been my son I would have smacked Xander but Anne is too much the lady!

Tara was such an earth mother on the show....a calm in the eye of the storm.

Thank you. K

alým
03/01/2008 06:36 pm
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This is magnificent! You are magnificent! You returned Anne back,I...I can't believe it! *squee" I love it and am gonna read it all.Just,thank you!!!
Thank you *blushes*.  I think Anne would be in interesting one to add to the mix and this was the perfect way to get her there.  Glad you agree.   K

04/18/2007 06:01 pm
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oh my gosh...dawn's going to be disappointed, and boy is spike in for quite the ride!!! great chapter, great twist, looking forward to reading more :)
Thanks hon and sorry for the delay in replying (I am a bad, bad writer to let it slide). k

Megan
09/30/2006 02:18 pm
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OMG! The conclusion to this chapter is just WILD!!! Reading on.

Lou
09/14/2006 11:37 pm
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That's torn it! Jealous Willow and Spike's mum come to tell him off!

08/15/2006 01:13 pm
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Oh my she brought by Spike's mom? That is really neat - what an interesting twist. I can't wait to find out what happens next - great chapter and story!

fallen_angel
06/25/2006 09:55 pm
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Spike's mum? Wow! Cool idea.
Thanks. Hope you enjoy the story. K

05/14/2006 11:33 pm
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Oh no, Mommy got switched at the morgue. Great twist.
Thanks...I do like a twist. K

05/13/2006 07:13 pm
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What a neat idea!
Thank you K

05/03/2006 10:51 pm
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oh no!! *giggles* Sorry, it's funny. Oh come on, it is!! William's mom! Bahahaha
No sorry needed...Picturing the look of horror on Spike's face and his knowing how his rep is about to be "ruined" is funny. There's a reason for the title after all. Run for the hills Big Bad! K

vladt
04/27/2006 07:55 pm
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william's mom! that is hilarious. thanks for the fun read.
You're welcome. Should update weekly. K

Robyn
04/27/2006 09:30 am
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This is a great chapter. I love how well you showcase Spike always being there for Dawn. And I really like the twist at the end, it was completely unexpected.
So glad I was able to make it a surprise!

Yes, Spike alway was there for Dawn from the start...again I think it was because of her full acceptance of him.

K

Just another Reader
07/08/2011 09:56 pm
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Hello
No idea if you're still reading reviews to that story, but I simply had to state just how much I love this story. This is about the fifth time I've read it.
I love the way you write Spike in all of your stories. The show didn't do him enough justice. You do, however. You point out just how unique that vampire is. No soul needed.

Anyway, that was a general comment... Let's get to this chapter. The beginning is very interesting and makes me want to continue immediately (probably the main reason why I've only decided to review just now).
Then the heartbreaking goodbye... I agree with you. Spike cherished that woman, he loved her, probably thought of his own mother sometimes. There was a deep friendship between those two and I missed those moments at some point in season five. And god, what would I have given if they'd brought her up in season four with newlychipped!Spike! Wouldn't have been half-starved if Joyce had been present.

 "Not fair, ducks. I died a century ago and still standin’ here, worthless as ever. You had too many good years ahead of you to be in the ground permanent like."

This sentence nearly made me cry. I cherish your writing especially for amazing comments such as this one. Beautiful, heartbreaking and very "to the point" because for all his displayed arrogance, Spike didn't think much of himself.
How did I miss this review?  You've made my day!

I am so happy you enjoy the story and to know it holds up well enough for rereading is awesome.  I am also happy that we see the same things in Spike.  He was so very different and mostly because of his deep ability to love and sacrifice even before the soul.  Yes, he didn't think well of himself, not as a human and not as a vampire IMHO.  That is one reason he accepted being second best to Dru and Buffy's bad treatment...he didn't feel he deserved better.  You could also see it every time his feelings were hurt (and they were often) by the Scoobies.  You'd see it flash in his face just before he'd say something that would "prove" to them just how terrible he really was.

Again, thank you so much for the lovely surprise of a review that cannot do anything less than delight me and encourage me to keep writing.

Kathleen

alým
03/01/2008 01:23 pm
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 Spike's goodbye to Joyce...it made me cry!This was fascinating!Loved the chapter!
Thank you.  I wanted to give him the chance they didn't on the show.  He and Joyce had a relationship and he wasn't allowed to say goodbye.   K

04/09/2007 07:14 pm
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wow...that conversation just about had me in tears...so very sad and sweet...i'm loving this story so far, love, can't wait to read more, i'm sure it's going to be wonderful throughout :)
Thank you! I am hoping my muse returns this week so I can finally finish this one. I was on a roll then RL gave too many speedbumps. See why I so admire your writing ethic *G*. Glad you are enjoying. It WILL be completed before this month is out, I vow it.

Kathleen

vladt
09/15/2006 12:20 am
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great start. thank you. really enjoyed spike "conversation" with joyce.

08/15/2006 01:05 pm
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What a great beginning to a story! I am really enjoying this start and think it is quite excellant! I can't wait to see how you twist this world. Great writing!

06/19/2006 09:40 pm
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Great start. The part where Spike is talking to Joyce on her grave was emotional. I'm enjoying this and I'm glad I started reading it.
So glad you are enjoying. Thanks for the feedback. I always thought Spike said his goodbyes to Joyce.

K

05/14/2006 11:20 pm
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Angel appeared to be offering his brand of hit and run cold comfort to the grieving girl - Boy you just have to hate this guy, don't you. Interesting start, and excellent Spike. Can't wait to see where you go.
Thank you. Yes, Angel has many traits that are just as destructive as Angelus. K

05/03/2006 10:40 pm
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beautiful start. And wee! I get to go read more!! hot damn! *rushes to the next chapter*
Thank you. K

04/30/2006 06:55 am
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Angel appeared to be offering his brand of hit and run cold comfort to the grieving girl. LOVED this line. Off to a great start, Kathleen. So glad to ahev three more chapters to read now!
Delighted you like it. Yup, Angel pop in and out leaving a mess in his wake.

K

Robyn
04/27/2006 09:15 am
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Spike's talk with Joyce was beautiful. I don't think any of them ever realized how much Joyce really ment to him.
Joyce always treated him fairly based on what he was and did in the present not the past. I think he respected that and cherished the friendship. K