Wonder what Raynes will want more, revenge on the Initiative or Spike? And I hope he tells Buffy what Angel did to him. She needs to know just how sick he really is! *squishes*.

Sorry I'm behing in my reading. Good chapter, with the updated Willy's bar very appealing and the thoughts of Buffy on Angel.

Well, lucky for me that I've been busy and I get to read two chappies at once!  So loving this fic!

I hope that the extra week works well for you. I know that we all eagerly await when the muse and you finish the next chapter update. THis is great. Each chapter is building and building. I look forward to the next one.

You mean there's gonna be TWO WHOLE WEEKS before I find out how Buffy reacts to Spike's confession?! *deep breath* Sorry, I'm calm now. Great chapter! It'll be interesting to see how Ethan's plans lay out.

I will miss the update next week, but I certainly can understand your reasons. I love the ground work you put into this chapter to prepare us for what is to come, and Buffy telling Spike of the final time that Angel let her down which helped cause her to loose her sister was very painful for her but important for Spike. It almost seems that Ethan might be more than willing to pay back the Initiative, if so payback will be interesting. Spike’s story is going to be heartbreaking. Thanks for a great story.

wow...loving this....very intriguing twists of the plot...but you're cruel to leave off without spike telling buffy what happened yet, and wait for two weeks!!!!! grrr!!!! lol :) you're still awesome though :)

good chapter...and take your time...pressin out a chapter is never good one either the writer or the reader....keep it up

Loving the plot stuff but I adore this Spuffy interaction that just keeps building up their relationship. As much as Buffy realizes she's ready to hear Spike's story I still wonder how her reaction will be. Great chapter sweetie!

Chipped husbands... oh the possibilities... lol

lol, very good chappie as always :P_

I liked the insight into Operation Conquer. I think it was a nice touch that Buffy took Spike somewhere nuetral to talk. I feel so bad for Spike right now... as hard is it's gonna be for Buffy to hear his story, it's gotta be even worse for Spike to tell it. And Ethan... can't wait till he gets to the States. Fantastic chapter!

Very good chapter! I hope that Buffy beats the living you-know-what out of Angel when she sees him! That would make me very happy!

Another wonderful chapter! Interesting stuff going on with the Initiative. I'm also curious to see how Ethan is going to impact things. I loved your description of the scene of Buffy and Spike in the bar. I almost felt like I was there. I'll admit that I am on pins and needles waiting for Spike to tell his story. I appreciate that you want to make the next chapter really good...can you really hurry too? (cause it's already really good!)

Really good chapter, and great name for the vamp, lol! Poor Spike and Angel's an ass! One question though, does Spike know who Dawn is?

I love this story and continue to wait with baited breath for the next installment. I can't wait to hear Spike's story.:)

I hope you hears him out.