Nothing like a shock to get Spike in protection mode.  Loving this.

Excellent chapter. Everything is moving along well. We're getting all the back story as to why Spike feels so bad. I hope he realizes that she does want him, all of him, not just as a human.

What the hell is Buffy's problem - it makes me want to strangle her. I love Spike's reaction - this was a fantastic chapter!

Spike's reaction to her news was perfect...heart-wrenching and sweet and have I told you yet how amazing this story is? I hope she does this right and doesn't hurt him with however she goes about telling the others...

"She just had to make everyone see reason."

uh, yeah, Good luck with that, Buffy!

great update.but optimistic buffy? thanks for the read.

Good luck with that one, Buffy. Scoobies and seeing reason? That's a tricky one.

Is Buffy actually willing to stand up to her friends and let Spike live with her and help her?

Spike can be so stupid *sighs* It's a good thing he's got a patient Buffy looking after him. Looking forward to finding out what happens next!

Such a good protective daddy. :)

awww loved spike's reaction :D