Poor desparate utter in love Spike - but kudos on the dynamics for Buffy's anger and hatred - she could be a total self-righteous bitch in S6.

Maybe helping at a distance will go down better - grovelling doesn't suit.

Interesting start. Cant wait to get to the next chapter. Loved the avid details that made me picture Spike, nearly destroyed by her words. She can be such a bitch.

You write the best anguished Spike ever!

Bitchy Buffy is in full force. Looking forward to see how you dig her out of this hole.

*Sob!* Poor Spike! God, I love your stories; I think I'd read your grocery list if you ever decided to post it! *Cheese...eggs...milk... Fascinating, please update again soon!!! LOL!*
Seriously; love the new story; can't wait for more; you are cruel cruel cruel to put up a new story practically on Christmas Eve, although it's a helluva Christmas prezzie!! Merry Christmas to one of my favorite authors!

Very good start. Loved the way he always call her 'love' here. Hope it isn't too angsty.

You know, I'm foreseeing much nail biting and longings for next chapters if you two have gotten together ;)

Awesome start, can't wait for more (as usual :P)

I'm seeing a pattern here, which is why i have a hard time reading your stories. buffy is always such a bitch, and spike gets treated horribly. if i wanted that, i would check out the dvds. i guess i was hoping for a little more happy since this is a christmas fiction, but i don't know if i'll be reading anymore.

I can't wait to see where this is headed! Buffy resolving not to see Spike, Spike determined to prove himself to Buffy (as if he hasn't already), and the possibility of losing Dawn are all sure to make for an interesting story.