Is it odd that I kinda feel a tiny bit bad for Dru here? lol She's all alone now...unless she decides to make herself a new 'toy' while she waits out Buffy to try and get Spike back. Gotta sting a bit to lose almost all of your family at once and watch the one you love walk away with his new mate. Excellent story thusfar, sad to see I'm almost at the end now.

23: what an excellent chpater! good ending for angel, too...i agree, angel and angelus are one and the same..glad they both got out with minimal damage :)

22: oh no!!! buffy! i knew it was gonna get bad!! spike has to find her and help her...except with the dream and all...oh man...off to read more :)

21: wow...this is gonna get pretty scary i can tell..wondering about buffy's dreams and all...off to read more now :)

20: wow..i actually feel kind of bad for riley, but at the same time kind of serves him right...play with fire and all that... another excellent chapter..reading on now :)

19: i admire spike, taking it so well while she lets riley down easy...i'm just glad he's not chipped anymore, in case riley gets any ideas...great chapter :)

Yes, I can see Dru waiting to outlive Buffy to get her Spike back but I don't think he'll ever be the Spike she knew and loved.

Wonderful installment. Can't say I'm sorry about Angel/us. If TPTB need a new champion they always have Spike. *G*

Kathleen