Wow, very powerful emotions. I loved that Angel got the smack down, I never understood that whole no soul thing on the show. It was nice to see how everyone has bonded since Buffy's death. This is really a great story.

Wow! the first part of the chapter was really funny with Spike and Xander telling Anya all of their nicknames for the "Poofer" and the fact that Joyce was amused by it makes it even funnier. Always love Angel bashing and boy did he deserve it. Giles was great in his defense of Spike, even Xander gave some support. Really great rewrite. At least she knows that he really does love her. Love it.

You conveyed Spike's pain, guilt, and grief so well in this chapter that I could feel it. And when Angel attacked Spike I wanted to kill him. This whole chapter is extremely powerful with all the emotions it conveyed. And I loved the exchange between Spike and Xander telling Anya all their nicknames for Angel. It lent the appropriate sense of balance to everything that was going on.

I always love a round of Kick the Angel. {grins} This was an awesome chapter. I loved the funeral scenes. They were very touching and revealing. Excellent work on all of the characters and emotions. Very well done.