Wow, it's finished for now, I'll start on the Ring of Fire tomorrow. Now that thier claimed I wonder want you have in store for them. I'm so glad I've gotten this far already, can't wait to be caught up. Wonderful story you have here T. Thank you so much. BFN.

Fore warned is fore armed, so they've got that. Wonder if Dawn was attracted to Brandon because he had the whole punk thing going like Spike did when he was all "the Big Bad". Sounds cute. More great song choices. One more chapter then I'm going to bed, thanks for the read.

About time Buffy really saw herself as she truly was and hopefully never again. Maybe now she can tear down that last barrier and allow the love that she feels for him, visible for the whole world to see including her vampire. Great chapter, thanks.

That's so much to process but Buffy's right all they can do is try not to let it effect them. I hate that Spike feels so helpless. Emotional chapter, excellent read, thanks.

Wow! what an eye opener for Xander. Why did Spike buy fertility statues? That's kinda weird. I'm glad that Spike got to hear how his friends feel about him, he always needs to hear how people love and care about him, doesn't get it near enough. I can so see why they all prefered Giles' as a father figure then their own fathers. Wonderfully warm and tender chapter, thanks.

Clem's mom? She really hates Buffy but that won't last long. I agree with Anya, a half naked Spike will definately bring in the customer's, male and female! Another wonderful chapter, thanks.

At least Xander's not in a dress! That's right! Spike didn't know about Buffy shielding him from Conner. I'm guessing that nappies are the same as diapers? Well Buffy's going to get her church wedding after all even if she's the one that the minister had the problem with. Hey! since Dawn's going to take the lessons as well, if she wants to marry in a church then she's covered already. Oh boy, she's got a date for the prom, poor kid, he's got to meet Spike! Great read, thanks.

OK, I'm sitting here singing "The Things we do for Love" While I'm reading, very distracting, anyway, Dawn really wants to drive poor Janice up a tree. Doesn't she? Very surprised that Spike would want to use Rupert's name, other then knowing how much she loves Giles as a father. Well I guess we're meeting the minister now? Great read, fantasic chapter.

That was the perfect figurine for Riley to have given Buffy, Fred carrying Daphne, the twit. Well at least they know that Xander's still 100% human. What a thoughtful thing to say to Spike, that she thought that he was better then having to clean up Harris' puke, know wonder he was stunned. Fantastic chapter.

I continue to forget to thank you on your song selections, it's been ages since I thought about Motorhead or Thin Lizzy's tunes, still a hugh fan of the Crues', watch T.Lee on Supernova every week. I my be getting old but I still know what good music is. That was quite a adult conversation that Spike had with Janice and thank you so much for being the first, that I've read, to mention that at some point, when not taking a shower immediately, Buffy needs a tissue to keep his spunk from running down her legs. Just like it is in real life. Thanks for that. Guess the flowers that are being sent on a regular basis, go to Joyce's grave. Stupid Xander! Don't know if it's a memory or just a logical assumption. What was with them in the bathroom after they had sex? That was weird. Great read, marvelous chapter, thanks.

What a great conversation with Willow. Guess that really helped both of them with their feelings about Spike. I am however a little concerned that Buffy didn't actually say the words that she loved him. She didn't tell Willow the way she tells Spike the she loves him with complete certainty. Yup, invite everyone and let them sort it out amongst themselves. Wonderful chapter, great read.

Xander's willingness to refrain from any negative comments is just what Buffy needs to help keep the peace between the only present male members of the scoobies. Yup, whipped Spike and we wouldn't have him any other way, when it comes to his girl's. Now tea with the minister? This is going to be good. Wonderful chapter, thanks ever so.

Just loved that password. How'd you come up with that! It's a wonderful password. A password, he no doubt had, before Angelus got ahold of him. I'm so happy that Tara's back, just loved her character. Another fantasic chapter, thanks for the marvelous read.

I guess patroling kinda went right out the door. It was nice for the girls to talk about what they're going to do with the furnishings in the house, that's never an easy subject. And they got one room out of the way! Great read, wonderful chapter.

Thanks for the laughs! That line about Conner and his forehead was sheer pleasure. Spike's in a house full of women and for the less then patient vamp, this should be very interesting. This was not a challenge so I've got to find out why or how I've read this before since I didn't review it, I'm still puzzled. I love this story, great job.

Good for Spike! Thanks for having him stick up for himself and making her see that it has to be give'n take to work. This story is so familiar to me, especially the thing with the password. I've looked and I hadn't reviewed before, but somethings off. Need to check a few things to see what's the deal. Is this a challenge, another story maybe? I don't know but I will figure it out. I like Buffy's plan better, get Dawn involved. Great read, thanks.

Very hot chappie! Glad that Buff and Cordy had a chance to catch up and of course shopping is always fun, especially when she can buy for Dawn. We know how hard it's been for them. Exciting read! Thanks.

It's great that Spike's pitching in for Conner's benefit. Spike's so very right about the differences between Willow and Cordy. Just love this fic, so glad there's so much more to enjoy.

Beautiful night, wonderful chapter, thanks for the great read.

That was some talk they had. Must be a little weird for her but she's a big girl and she knows that it was a dominance thing and she knows where his heart lies. So romantic, their dancing in the moonlight and making love under the stars. Wonderful chapter, thanks for the read.

Hopefully this will appease everyone and Spike and Buffy won't have anyone from LA coming to SunnyD and mucking things up. I forgot to tell you that I love the outfit that you gave to Buffy, they are the perfect couple. Great read, thanks.

Like the twist. I guess that Buffy forgot that Cordy wanted Angel before she found out that he was a vampire. Office romances, go figure. Great job, thanks for the read.

I loved that Buffy was so indignant to Cordy, as well as everyone else at AI, for Wesley's treatment. Good for her that she wants to to this for him and the scoobies too. I think it's a smart choice and if he goes maybe he and Spike will become friends. They can rag on Angel for amusement. Grrreat chapter! Thanks.

Great chapter! My favorite line was the one Wes made about Lilah's people looking for "two seperate fighters who had become a pair", and my second one was when Spike called Angel "Cro Magnon". You did a great job with Spike's handling of Angel's questions pro-actively. Just another amazing chapter, ToS.

Thanks for showing Spike as the master vampire that he is and the grace and deadly accuracy that follows. I've always hated that most of the battles that he fought were against the scoobies or Buffy and he was portrayed as a bumbling git not what he trully is. Did love "Destiny" AtS5, that was the only thing that helped take out the sting of Sarah not signing a new contract for BtVS. Have to tell you I'm not into slash, however if Angel wouldn't of submitted I would have liked to of seen Spike put it to him, no pun intended, maybe then he'd come down a notch or two. Now that everyone's introduced, let's see them work together as a team. Fabulous chapter, thanks for the read.

Yup! did we have any doubt that Angel would be anything then a jerk! Spike's a soulless evil... yada, yada, yada. So tired of it. I loved it that they wwent shopping as a couple and deep violet and silvery grey...Ooo, pretty. They do need to make some kinda of a change, don't no if they should move though, alot of memories good and bad. I'd definately change her bed. If not a king definaetly a queen, they could use a bigger playground. Spike's lucky Buffy didn't use th "A" word...adorable! Thank you so much for this wonderful story, now to deal with Angel.

Before I get started with the rest of the review, I want to thank you for having Spike take them to her grave. It's one relationship that I wished had more camera time instead of being implied. Joyce had given him the love and acceptance that no one else did at that time, something he had been missing all of his undead life. Now that Spike's all domestic, Buffy's got it right but I would have put unpaid sex slave at the top of my list, heck I would do without everything else if givin' the choice all else is a big fat bonus, as Anya would say "free gift with purchase". Always love pair of PJ's to share, even though most of the time I was swimming in them. Giles is just going to have to get over it isn't he. Fantastic chapter, just love this fic.

That was some little backseat romp. First talking to Cordy while Spike was feeling her up and undressing her. I'd forgotten that Groo was there during that time nothing like buttering Angel up to take the sting of there news. He claimed her!!! Well he never was big on self-restraint! How unlike Spike was that to call in sick for her, just like the doting husband he will make. Another great chapter, thanks.

Well they all know now about Riley and Sam, I don't suppose at some point in this series they'll be making a guest appearance as the bad guy's pretending to be good? Can't wait to read more, thanks for the great chapter.

I just love this chapter. Telling everyone and making it offical, except that I'm sure Xander's going to be a bloody pounce about it. I don't want for Anya to be upset over it. Great chapter. I guess next will be Angel. Thanks for the exciting read.

What a fun chapter! All the changes, no wonder Buffy's having a hard time dealing with everything. It will help that everything is for the good. Money, a proper place for Spike to live, Buffy going back to college and of course her upcoming nuptials but it is alot. Just love this story, I'm so happy that I've only just begun to explore it. Thank you.

Buffy sure knows how to negotiate a deal, doesn't she? I don't blame her one bit wanting to spend eternity together and that does sound like a good plan, one that just might work and the best thing of all, is that they're engaged. Fantastic chapter, wonderful read, thanks.

Love that she wants to get to know him as a person, that's the only way to build a strong foundation beneath their relationship. I almost forgot about Angel and the fit he's going to put up. Eveything Spike said was true, he will actjust like that if they're not very careful. This feels so right for them, thank you making this so wonderful for them. Spike so deserves it. Great read.

Damn girl, last chapter was just the warm up act. This was the whole show. Erotic and sexy, just what they needed to cement their relationship following the attention and tenderness he had showed her earlier in the evening. Lovely chapter, thanks ever so.

Buffy couldn't ask for a more considerate, passionate lover, who loves her beyond words. A very beautiful and tender chapter, thank you so much.

Sorry it took me so long to get back to this story but i'm onit now and will read as much as I can tonight. Wonderful continuation of this fabulous fic. Great that everyone knows where they stand and that the boys are trying for the sake of the girls. Now that the finances are settled maybe things will quite down and Buffy can go back to school. Thanks for the great read.

Just to say I have just started book 3 - and really enjoying them - love the little details, such as Spike cleaning his fangs as well as his teeth - keep writing!

wow...what an incredible story, and a beautiful claiming scene...i suppose the junk with dawn and her keyness and the initiative must go down in the next one? which i'm off to read now, by the way :) great job

this should be good...like spike's reaction to dawnie's date...great chapter :)

buffy needed to see her bad treatment of spike through the eyes of someone else, to really face up to what she had done...its great that they're happy now, but she still needs to take responsibility for the things she did before and make a certain commitment not to go there again...great chapter

wow...i'm so hoping that this whole worrying of spike is not a sign of bad things to come...cant wait to see buffy meet lily... great chapter :)

awww..dawnie can be so sweet when she thinks they dont know about it...lol...another great chapter :)

wow...i know buffy's doing a lot better in the "how she treats Spike" department...but that does not mean i am not gonna *love* seeing her get dressed down by clem's mom!! excellent chapter, can't wait for more :)

interesting take on things...spike may be well on the way to keeping his promise to buffy.... :)

i'm sure giles is thrilled with that, even if its secretly...love that development :)

poor spike...xander's such a creep...hope he comes around at some point, though...too bad, spike's chip still works on him *sigh*...a great chapter thouh :)

xander is such a creep...i thought he was going to try to get along...yet there he is...*sigh*...and was he really planning on hurting spike before the florist got there? jerk! on to the next chapter :)

sweet friendshipness from willow and buffy...like it... :) a very sweet chapter, like Mom!Buffy, too...off to read more :)

another excellent chapter...like xander's reaction to things, he's finally using his head and leaving buffy' life to buffy...great job :)

awww...and he was embarrassed about that? i guess maybe he would be with all the "bloody awful poet" connections and possibly even angelus-type connections...i am so emotionally into this story, loving it..more now! :)

i cant wait for her to return the claim...this story is so incredibly hot...i love it :)

i love the little family they're building...love spikes relationship with dawn...very excellent story :)

lol...excellent chapter, and i so agree with spike's reasoning...even in the little thing's buffy's got this need to win that could seriously damage any relationship...great job, on to more :)

that line gets me every time...i'm a big fan of Princess Bride as well... :) ... love this fic, so sweet and sexy...on to more :)

love the ending...perfect reason for spike to like cordy! :) lol...love the sexiness between these two, very well done in this fic...off to read more :)

i love this relationship between them...and the way she woke him up was soooo hot...their picnic was so sweet...i want my own Spike!! :)

how very bittersweet and sad, poor spike, his history's so painful...another lovely chapter :), though heart-breaking :)

awww...you write this so well, its like i can feel their emotions, feel like i'm there...love the way she got through to angel...very good chapter here :)

very good chapter, very much enjoyed it...love how spike helped connor to understand angel...great job :)

i like your take on the situation with wes, i like that they're taking him in...always liked him actually :)...great chapter, loving this :)

angel's third degree was annoying..grr...stupid git...another great chapter though, your action scenes are well done (but i think buffy needs to punish the bad alcohol-stealing vamp :P hehe) lol great chapter here

wow...lots of complications, eh? :) excellent chapter...love how spike beat angel...but...did he really establish dominance since he was interrupted? not really, huh? on to read more :)

i love the closeness between them...it's interesting about angel...*i* know cordy's right, but i can also understand where he's coming from and why it'd be hard for angel to believe...after all, if spike was planning to kill him, he'd deserve it! :) another great chapter :)

i hope they can trust giles...the moment at joyce's grave was beautiful, intense, reverent..very nice...very good chapter... :)

that was wicked hot...them getting busy while cordy was on the phone...wow..and that spontaneous claim...very well done again :)

wow willow can be scary! lol excellent explanation for riley and that whole fiasco! love it!! great chapter :)

whoa...why is buffy upset? want to know *now*! another great chapter,i am so impressed! :)

so cute and funny...love spike's deliberation over who his best man will be...that *would* be a tough call :P

awww..i love that, they're getting married!! so sweet..love her conditions...this whole story is incredible! :)

that was lovely...so sweet and open and honest..i loved their talk, how she reassured him...very beautifully done :)

Quick question - are you a brit? I have never seen anyone write british rules for pool before - which of course makes sense that Spike would want to use them would teach xander to play with them as well - I was just rereading this chapter and thought it was fab!

sweet william very good if you don't know your latin translations

AHHH I loved the conclusion to this story. I can't start the next one yet, (LOL spent all day reading this one) but will hopefully do so within the next few days. Excellant excellant first two stories. This keeps getting better and better. You have weaved a complex world and I am completly hooked again!

loved the chapter - it was wonderfully written.

loved Buffy's thoughts on how she treated him through his friend's eyes. Bout time she realized how wrong she was, truly understood it. I cannot wait for the scoobies reaction to the news about riley's grouP!

Oh no! I am tied up in knots about the whole Dawn/Key issue. I just know this is going to turn out bad. This is so engrossing and captivating! Absoluly stunning updated chapter!

I loved Dawn's reaction to spike taking Giles last name! Really excellant chapter! I loved Spike training bit as well - such a great update!

Grin - great plot points. I can't wait until she meets Clem's mom. This is a really fab store. And isn't spike good at distracting buffy . *grin*

OHHHH who is Dawn's date for the prom - great bombshell _ I think it is absolutly hilarious that the vicar won't automatically say yes because of Buffy. That is the funniest thing. I absolutly adore it! *giggles*

Love the fact her last name will be Giles - it seems rather fitting after all. Glad Xander is not acting like a complete A** this morning, but I am still mad at him! *grin* great update!

I love this chapter - Can;t believe they didn't kick xander out on his but. I don;t care if her "forgot" the orbs - he had no excuse for what he did. He should be vengenced upon not forgiven! *growls and growls* brilliantly written my dear!

Wow - nice chapter - very emotionally intense and driven. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for Xander to discover his error in thinking! FAB FAB chapter and amazing writing as always!

Very great chapter - I loved the Buffy Willow interaction. Thought the bits about Buffy not being able to cook were wonderfully fab! Great fic so far (as evidenced by the obsessive reading lol)

AHH very sweet chapter - I love the bits about spike being wrapped around dawn's finger and the xander buffy dialouge was excellant!

Oh I loved what it meant - that is really sweet - Sweet William - great idea and lovely of you to include it! Can't wait to find out what Spike is asking Giles and looking forward to the rest of this story.

AHHH I love this story - great discussion about the couch with Dawn - I love how you handle her. This is really excellant!

I love the clothes and the discussion about dawn. cant wait for them to decide what to do with the house and if xander will take the job - great story!

lmao - oh my oh my I love the part about no one being able to taste the rice. I love the little spat that had and the world you have created. I can't wait for the social worker to meet Will. Great story so far!

Happy sigh - i love the touches about Dawn and new clothes and her feeling guilty. Good fleshing out of the characters and really shows your skill as a writer. i really am enjoying this story! (much to the detriment of my housework I am afraid *grin*)

I love Spike's reasons for liking Cordy - wonder what Buffy had to say and wish I had that kinda spare change! Great chapter!

ANother wonderful chapter - I love how you write the characters. And what a llovely way to wake up Spike. great point about angel!

ahhh very sweet Spike and Biffy scene - I enjoyed the discussion of sires as well. good chappie!

ahhh I love the last paragraph where Buffy runs out out to kiss Spike. it was wonderful! Very lovely interaction thoughout as well - great chapter!

Does happy contented smile - great way to set Connor on the correct path - the logic is to overwhelming for him to deny. Loved the chapter and looking forward to more!

Bounces up and down happily - I ABSOLUTELY love how you offered Wes a job and can't wait until he gets to Sunnydale. Angel & Co have sticks that needed to be be removed. I love this and can't wait to read more!

excellant i feel so sorry for wes - he made a mistake and they turned his back on them, I loved the interaction between spike, buffy and angel - good chappie@

Love the restraint that Spike showed and the lack of restraint that Angel showed. I can't wait to see the explanations and am at the edge of my seat with antipation. Lovely chapter and again an absolutle incredable story!

AHH very sweet chapter with them in LA. I liked Spike's choices that he gave Buffy as where to live, and somehow think Angel is going to through a hissy fit. *grin* great chapter sweetie!

AHHH such a sweet chapter - this is an incrediable story! Thanks for the enthralling read - I can't wait to see what happens when Buffy claims him back and how all your othedr plots progress!

(grin) I love that spike got his way - go spike! I love how concerned he is and how you reflect his intellegence and master status. Great chapter!

LMAO - I loved this chapter! This was really great - i loved xander's disbelief that riley could be the bad guy and willow was great in this chapter - flashes of who she was coming through as a reminder of why we loved her (I actually love willow - good willow, bad willow she is one of my fav characters!)

Oh lovely chapter! I loved the whole mating discussion with Giles and how whole Willow not paying enough rent. (In cali she is only paying 40 a week - oh my I would triple her rent lol) great chapter and fab details. You truly make the story come alive!

I love this chapter - How buffy is excited, but nervous and confused at the same time. her life is changing so fast. I absolutly adore this chapter!

AHHHHHHHHH Happy self - that was so wonderful and so typical of Buffy and Spike . Arguing through a marriage proposal. I love Buffy's conditions and the college debate. I love this series!

I love this chapter - this line made me giggle so hard - "If you must know Sarky Spike went off looking for his soul-mate Bitchy Buffy, so when you run across one of them I'm fairly certain the other'll be close by." I loved the poetry bit and Buffy's rant about letting himself go. spike's fears were excellant done - great chapter!

Oh my - oh my - oh my - i need a cold shower after this chapter. that was incrediable hot. The sex was delicious and left me panting. Wonderful delicious smut my dear!

I love their first love scene since Buffy admitted she was in love! Great update and great chapter. It was very sensual!

*grin* Well I was going to try and wait to read this so I don't overwhelm you with reviews - but it keeps taunting me, so I will read a few more chapters instead of cleaning house *grin* - ahhh I loved this chapter - a great way to start the next fic! The reward money and the "spare change" of the Gem stuff is a fab explanation and i love it. A great beginning! You are making this hard for me to resist reading this all the way through when I should be cleaning lol

that was, again, incredibly hot..hope angel doesn't cause them a lot of trouble...excellent chpter :)

that was so. freaking. hot... that was an incredible scene there, beautiful and tender and yet intensely sensual...thoroughly enjoyed it...will there be claiminess soon? :) that would be great :)

that is so sweet and romantic...very beautiful opening to this sequel..off to read more :)