Well that just gave me goose bumps. Guess it's not just her imagination but who will help? Very intriguing chapter, can't wait to read more. Wonderful read.

Giles wanted Spike dead. Giles tried to kill Spike. Giles got his wish granted to him on a silver platter. Why would Giles imagine that Buffy would wish to confide in him about bringing Spike back? It's not canon to write him as an idiot. Why would Buffy take comfort from Giles consigning Spike to hell? Why would Giles think that Buffy would take comfort in him consigning Spike to hell? Forgiveness only goes so far and trying to kill one's lover is far beyond the bounds of forgiveness. None of the Buffy / Giles interaction makes any sense. You're casting Buffy and Giles in the Dutiful Daughter and Good Father roles when they've long since outgrown these straightjackets. Even if you don't accept Giles as the ruthless bastard he is, Buffy is an independent woman.

Oh my gosh the ending of chap 2 gave me chills!!! It's weird but so right in a lot of ways!! I hate how everybody else, even Dawn, is totally forgetting about Spike after what he did for them all!! You write this so well, its like I'm feeling how bad Buffy is hurting, and longing for Spike right along with her -- and not just in the way i usually long for Spike ;) lol; again, thanx for this awesome story!!!

Hmmm ... marshmallows in her hot chocolate ... I wonder.....