As much as I love Spuffy, I love Spike more and if he still loves Rebecca then I'm happy for him. More power to him, he deserves to be loved and she loves him without reservation, too bad for Buffy. There's a demon council as well? Fascinating chapter. Wonderful read.

unless the council's been doing it for a long time, gradually, and totally know what they're doing..excellent chapter with great explanation :)