You tell a good story. And I appreciate that you remembered who Buffy is & did not, as some writers do, show her needing help to carry Spike from the tub to the couch.

Stoker has Van Helsing say (twice) that Dracula has the strength of 20 men, & Buffy whipped him easily enough once she got past the thrall.

Kudos & keep on entertaining us.

Ikepear

Words cannot express how good this story is (and I consider myself a writer, too, so how pathetic is that?). You've managed to create an entirely credible story for Buffy and Spike -- and at the same time introduce an entirely new set of characters that we all want to get to know more of -- that we all wanted to have a happy ending and yet, we know its impossible. Gorgeous work here.

ok wrong, again. buffy is taking this suprisingly well. i think i will go back to "good read, thanks." it really is a good read and i am enjoying. thanks

Go Buffy! Nice job with Spike and the "tootsie roll pop." Is Giles due for a bitch slapping any time soon? More story please.