Damn, that's what happens when you move the mouse carelessly. *g* Try that again, shall we.

Heee, thank you so much. And congratulations to you too. I see Learning Curve won best cross over. Maybe your muse will take that as a hint? *g*

Yes, this was a pivotal chapter in many ways. Well the last couple together have been. Xander made a choice, Spike found out, they both had to face the implications. I had real problems with it, so I am very glad it seems to have worked.

As for faster burning... I'm not promising a conflagration, or even a healthy blaze, but it would be nice to see the paintwork beginning to scorch, wouldn't it? *g*