*growls at Xander*

*giggles at Spike's incredulous-ness* (Yeah, new word.) You MUM brought me blood? Hee!

Buffy is right if Spike has to be staked he deserves a Slayer doing it.

He doesn't seem to be greaving that much without Drusilla

Oh, what tender exchange between them. They've both lost so much and to find solace in each other company is comforting. Can't wait to see this meeting between Spike and Joyce. I've alway's loved their relationship in canon. Just hated the loss, it was to Spike as I did to Buffy and Dawn. Wonderful chapter, thanks.

I love this interaction between them -- its so -- they're connecting, in the way I think only the two of them can. Both are unique in their worlds and they are kindred spirits, which you've shown to wonderful effect here.

Lovely update! I enjoyed it - can't believe Joyce was the one to buy blood. Great update really intense!

Love Buffy buying Spike blood with money she got off of her mother. Such a very teenager thing to do. Love this tentative relationship they're developing.

Gee - I'm really liking nice, thoughtful Buffy. What a change.

What’s wrong with me - really know how to turn the screws don't you, slayme?

I am really liking the friendship that is developing between Buffy and Spike, and the honesty between them. I really like how she told Xander off and how she expressed to him why she had no problem with giving Ethan to Spike.

I like the baby steps. Lovely.

aww....you brought tears to my eyes and warm fuzzies to my heart...really! :) this was an awesome chapter, i feel so bad for spike...i'd love to see his meeting joyce ;)

Completely beautiful. I adore this. The budding friendship is such a sweet thing to watch/read.

Love the friendship that has begun. Can't wait for Joyce to meet and get to know Spike. Hope Giles will be intrigued and give him a chance. REALLY love this story.

I always felt that Buffy would have reacted much better (and open mindedly) to Spike had she REALLY gotten to know him before Angel left her for LA and all the other bad losses hadn't happened to harden her heart. She seemed to still be open even after sending Angel to hell, it was his walking out that slammed some door in her heart IMHO.

Kathleen

very good read. looking forward to joyce meeting spike. who do you think is more confused: vampire or slayer? thanks for the fantastic read

You are truly a remarkable writer! I love every word in this tale. Will be watching to see the developing relationship. Thank you for another fine fic.

I like how spike missed her! I just like your Spike, period. *looks around* Dammit, no more to read. *sighs*

Another grate story in progress here! I will egarly awat the next update.

Awesome chapter. Very sweet interaction between Spuffy.