When Buffy takes the stake out of her ass, things can be beautiful...

 

My favorite line. "The level of frustration he was causing her was going a long way to convincing her he was still him. Which was just confusing enough to make sense in her world."

I loved his hesitation because he had never been intimate with a soul before. Not to mention how great it is that he felt comfortable enough to tell Buffy who he had really been before he was turned. They seem to be finding there way through this new situation pretty nicely.

I wonder if Buffy was being sarcastic when she said Giles and the watchers should present the news about being a slayer in a more upbeat manner. That might be just as confusing as if they were cryptic. The training with Amanda seems to be coming along, and that was a good quip she was able to deliver, even it was from the Simpsons.

I feel bad for Anya and how much she is still struggling to get through every day. It must be awful to have lost him so soon after their wedding. I really do hope she and Willow are able to comfort each other during this difficult time.

So glad I could get back to this fic, I'm enjoying it so much and Spuffy lovin in the second chapter too! Just knowing that she want's to be with him is fantastic. You really had when Willow was looking around the room and found that dusting half glass of water and remembering when he wore different pieces of clothes. Hate that Anya's having to got through this but it means one less person to get on Buffy's case about Spike. Great chapter, can't wait to get caught up, thanks for the great read, MC

Aaaah - thankfully they seem to have resolved their differences. Good to see that Willow hasn't completely turned into Miss Sweetness and Light!

She was going to have to uncheck that last one on the list.

I loved this line. So sad and lonely sounding.

very good read, thank you. great balance, the humor, the punning, anya's pain, red's pain and guilt. buffy wakening, a bonus.

It’s interesting having Willow stay with Anya and yet I can see how they might be the two best to offer the other comfort. I’m glad that Buffy and Spike ended up together at his place and I loved her observation about him being afraid that she would reject him for who he was as William. I am really enjoying this story and am looking forward to the next update.

Wow! Really superbly written chapter. There were some magnificentlines there; Spike's lack of limitation and Buffy's task of watching Spike's biceps (shame it isn't paid). Despite all of the fun lines, you were still able to show the greif of Anya and Willow very clearly.

Great, great job:)

awwwwww very sweet chapter. I love the linie about her managing to compartmentalize the fact that he'd slaughtered thousands. LMAO And also her asking to stay the night...

Oh...and also...where she complimented Amanda on her punning. That was cute...as if that's something all the slayers have to be trained in. LMAO!

I am so glad you got back to the Spuffy lovin' :D Great update

Hee hee. Aww... I always love to see Buffy appreciate the William-ness while still loving the Spikiness.

Poor Anya; but great Buffy and Spike! THanks!

Really feel sorry for Anya. :( Hope they find a way to make her feel better soon. Hope Willow doesn't try to "fix" her!

Ya know, the people in Sunnydale must be the most confident people in the world, cause Buffy and Spike have obviously sucked all the insecurities out of everyone and kept them for themselves. ;)

About time she's getting it right with him.

Poor Anya...you made me almost cry a few times. Poor thing barely had any time with him, compared to how long she's been alive, and now...and the false pregnancy hope was just heartbreaking. I hope Giles can be there for her...he's the only one mature enough to handle it.

there we go, that's more like it!!! the two of them need to get over their issues with the changes and just accept it, move on...excellent chapter, very much enjoyed it :)