The Right Decision

[Stroke of Luck]

Oi Jules hit a spot eh? But now we definitely know that Willow and Tara will stay together, no matter what...and they will be a cute lil family, with two cute girls. W&T have both one child on their hips when ever they need to snuggle, isnt that cute. Wow didnt know that Jules would be so "old" and understanding I guess i underestimated those girl cute girls



Cu

SoL/Natti

"I wish that you were here or that I were there, or that we were together anywhere!"

[watersong84]

AAAWWWWW



I love it! Although, I must say that Spongebob is the most annoying thing i have ever seen! Tara is way better than that. Hehe.



But anyway, thank you for at least hinting at what Tara has been doing (or not doing).



Please update soon!

[sapphicpoet]

Wonderful update! I can never get enough of W/T sweetness and Jules finally warmed up to Tara which makes this kitten very happy! They all deserve to be happy and they just make such a cute family. I was amazed by the twins' maturity in dealing with the situation. I love this fic and I look forward to the next update.



~Sapphic

"Humanity is measured by the soul, not the flesh." ~ Layla

Edited by: Warduke at: 8/20/04 10:07 pm

[umgaynow]

OK absolutely loving this story...it really makes you feel the love and the joy of a future together for Willow and her Tara that the evil overlords of M. E. never let them have...Although I can't even begin to imagine why Willow would have chosen Oz in the first place if she and Tara had already been lovers...had she had a sharp blow to the head prior to making the decision??? It's the only logical answer I can come up with...MORE PLEASE...NOW!!!



I love the kids too...very adorable and real...and Lydie is so cute...the perfect miniature Willow



My story seems like such a piece of fluff after reading this, I'm almost embarassed to finish it :::humbly bowing before superior talent:::



Umgaynow

Quote:

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You all didn't happen to do a buncha drugs did ya?

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[Arron CFF]

Awww thats was sooo cute

I absolutely adore this fic

the girls are precious

Arron

She walks in beauty, Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright; Meet in her aspect, and her eyes. ~ by Byron ~

[sharleen711]

ohhh......... that's so cute !!!!!!!!!!

I really love the two little girls

and of course Willow and Tara cuteness too.....



thanks for this wonderful update... but i already miss them... can't wait for next update..

~ Sharleen ~

[Irishgrl3]

That was so incredibly sweet! Julia, what a wise girl she is. She was able to get Willow & Tara to discuss what has happened and their true feelings for each other even after 8 years. Yay Julia!

[MissKittys Ball O Yarn]

Jeanne

I totally want to leave a hearty dose of feedback right now, considering I just read your update and LOVED IT! (as always) But I have to go to work (stupid, interfering real life ) But I will be back tonight! (I solemnly vow) and I will leave the much earned feedback....(there are lots of points i want to make)



Until then........







xoxo

Emms

The people I'm furious with are the womens's liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. That's true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket.----



Anita Loos

[sam darls]

Awww..that was so incredibly beautiful . Love sam xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[wimpy0729]

Yes, I too loved the sweetness. The girls are still adorable, and I'm glad Jules is warming up to Tara and even got upset that her mommy hurt her, but she won't do it again -- Yay! That part was beautiful. Yes, no more hurting, let's move on, such a lovely little family this is!



More soon please!



Wimpy

"There was plenty of magic." ~ Tara

[VixenyTarasHot]

Really sweet update.. I love the fact that Julia ran to Tara as soon as she figured out Tara did nothing wrong... I dunno like she DOES like her, she just thought Tara may have hurt her mommy, so that held her back, but then she learned the opposite happened, and she ran to Tara.. I dunno that just was really cool to me. So yeah really awesome story you got here, and I can't wait for an update!



Ashleigh

"...A-and I'm gonna make it up to you. Starting right now."

(Starts to smile)"Right now?"

[MissKittys Ball O Yarn]

Okay...I'm back now....about the update....



Point 1- The butterfly pancakes. I was reading your update this morning when I came to the part with the pancake making, needless to say i was pleasantly surprised that you described exactly what the "Funny shapes" were. That was missing in so many fics I have read...I was always left wandering what the heck the pancakes looked like, but not this time (unfortunately and sadly my imagination doesn't extend far enough for me to come to the determination myself)



Point 2- I also found interesting the way Willow and Tara so easily picked up where they'd left off. It was almost as if years hadn't passed...And when Tara put her head down because she was embarrassed and Willow told her not to hide...that was so.... Awwe.



point 3 - spongebob. That was just so funny I had to throw it in here.... cause who could resist a cartoon sponge living in a pineapple at the bottom of the sea?



point 4- It was interesting that Julia went to Tara's side and Lydie went to comfort Willow after they'd found out what'd happened. I thought it would have been the other way around.

and boy was Julia upset! She's so sensitive and her loyalties are apparent, but she takes to heart, too strongly, situations that are out of her control.

Lydie is so sweet...I could just picture her, holding Willow's hand and trying to make her feel better.



point 5- The touching conclusion. I almost felt a tear in my eye when Willow and Tara were explaining to the girls about mistakes and learning I'm glad that Willow told Tara in no uncertain terms that she'd never leave her again. (That's the way it should always be... *romantic sigh* )



anyway.... superb job. You are a great writer and I can't wait for the next update!



Bye Bye



xoxo

Emms

The people I'm furious with are the womens's liberationists. They keep getting up on soapboxes and proclaiming women are brighter than men. That's true, but it should be kept quiet or it ruins the whole racket.----



Anita Loos

[Shy One]

Hi there!



I just found your story and read it all in one go.

I just had to say............what a fantastic and beautiful story!

I hope you continue writing this because I can't wait to

read more!



Oh yeah, and Oz.......what a !!!!

I'm glad he's gone. I never thought he deserved someone as wonderful as Willow anyway. She and Tara were just meant to be together. + =

More soon, please.



Shy One

[Tempest Duer]

That was so sweet... great breakfast scene, hun. Now excuse me while I wipe a sentimental little tear from my eye.

It's insulting to the whole gender[sic] of rap.



~Eminem

[kindagay]

Hello all you wonderful, sweet kittens,



Oh my goodness, I still get overwhelmed by how much lovely, encouraging feedback I'm getting for this little creation of mine. Your kind words mean so much to me. Many thanks - & butterfly pancakes for all.



alysagoddess85: Hee hee, the update made you giddy? It was supposed to be rather intense & serious, but uhm, giddy is good

I too, miss Willow & Tara sweetness - Thank goodness it still exists in all the wonderful fics that are out there, & in the hearts & minds of all Willow/Tara fans.



WickedReds: Pancakes with a side of heartfelt vows - now they're the best kind of pancakes No spongebob indeed, unlike Tara, I don't like the cartoon, so, I took it of the air ('cos in my fic, I have the power to do that).

Oh, Kevin wanted me to thank you for introducing him to the kittens & to Smutty.



SilverWingedNemesis: Thank you for the sweet feedback, your words warmed my heart

& I think everyone shound have a Jules & Lydie of their very own - those girls are just so adorable



SoL: Jules certainly did hit a spot. The talk was necessary & helped to bring all of them closer together.

I was unsure about Jules' (& Lydia's) maturity in that update (she is only 5 after all), but then I figured, she's Willow's daughter, she's wise beyond her years.



watersong84: I agree, Spongebob is rather annoying, but Tara did mention it rather fondly on the show so I thought I'd put it in there. (& then mention that in the ideal world that I've created for our girls, it's not shown on TV).

& you're very welcome for the hints about Tara's doings (or not doing's), you all have been waiting so patiently to find out Tara's story.



Sapphic: Ah, a happy kitten - just what I like to see

As I mentioned to SoL, I was unsure about the twins maturity, but, Willow's children are bound to be very 'grown up' little girls.



umgaynow: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. you made me

Hmm, a sharp blow to the head you think? Well, it being Sunnydale, that is possible, although, it's usually Giles that suffers the head traumas.... I touched on the why's of Willow's decision a bit in that last update, but I will come back to it & explain it in a bit more depth in a couple of updates. Hopefully that will shed light on Willow's bad decision making.

I'm glad you feel the twins are 'real' & Lydie is a little cutie isn't she?



Oh, don't you dare stop writing that wonderful story of yours - I'm loving every bit of it. You're a great writer & I should be bowing down to your talent. In fact, I think I will



Arron: Thanks for the feedback, glad you're liking my fic & yes, the girls are precious.



Sharleen: So much cuteness - glad you like my little creation. Next update will be posted soon.



Irishgrl3: Yay Julia! Where would our girls be without that little sweetie?



Emms: I really would like to respond to your feedback, but, it's not in this first post of yours (& also, not on the same page of this thread). Read on - it's just down there somewhere



Sam: Thanks for the kind words



Wimpy: Everybody seemed to love the sweetness - I might have to write some more.

No more hurting - I'll try, but who knows what life might throw at our girls?

More very soon



VixenyTarasHot (so true): That was the point exactly - Julia does like Tara, she was just concerned about her mommy getting hurt - I'm glad you got that. I wasn't sure if I'd made it clear enough

Glad you're enjoying - more soon



Emms: Ah, now I can respond to your feedback (& in points too)



Point 1 - I too always wonder about what shape funny shaped pancakes are. On the show they were just sort of, blobs - but Tara can do much better than a blob, so.... butterflies (& a cloud for Lydia .)



Point 2 - Willow & Tara do seem to have just picked up where they left off don't they? It's all very 'awww' & I'm glad you enjoyed the 'awww-ness'.



Point 3 - Spongebob was there merely because Tara mentioned it once on the show. As I've said, I don't actually like the show myself.



Point 4 - A-ha! Of course you thought Julia would go to Willow, that's what I wanted you to think. That was rather an important moment in the whole Tara/Julia relationship. Julia always liked Tara but was scared that her mommy might get hurt, when she found out that the opposite had happened she felt bad for the way she'd acted towards Tara & instantly moved to comfort the blonde. (Hmm, starting to think I should have written that in the fic).



Point 5 -The touching conclusion - I'm rather proud of that scene actually. I agree, that's the way it should always be .



A great writer? Me? Thank you.

Update very soon



Shy One: You read it all in one go? Well, you must have liked it then Thanks.

Thank you for the sweet words.

Oz didn't deserve Willow & yep, he's gone, so Willow & Tara can be together & have many snuggles, smoochies & uhm, other stuff



Tempest Duer: Aww, sentimental tears are always good. Glad you liked my breakfast scene.



Okay, the next update needs a little tidying up, but, I'll have it posted later on today.



Hugs (& jumps)

Jeanne (& Kevin )

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

[kindagay]

Okay, time for a scooby get together.

You'll find out a little bit more about what Tara's been up to &, you get to meet Dawnie's fiancee



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“Are you sure Dawn doesn’t mind me turning up? I, I don’t want to s-steal her spotlight.”

“Oh don’t worry, she sounded really excited when I asked. Dawnie idolised you when she was younger and she missed you a lot, the whole gang did.”



It was 4:30 that afternoon and after going home for a shower and a change of clothes, Tara had returned to Willow’s in order to accompany the redhead and her daughters to the scoobie’s social gathering.

The blonde braided Julia’s hair whilst Willow helped Lydie get dressed up in her best party clothes.



“Do you have a pretty yellow ribbon to match your dress honey?” Tara inquired, wanting to add the finishing touch to Julia’s outfit.

“I think so, I’ll just go look.” And off she went, skipping to the cabinet drawer where the hair bands were kept.



“Do I look like a princess?” An enthusiastic Lydia asked after tip-tapping her white sandals down the stairs and doing a little twirl, making the skirt of her lavender checked dress billow out around her knees.

“Oh definitely, but princesses must have pretty hair. Go find some hair bands and you can be the next customer at my salon.”

“It’s okay Lydie, I got you some.” Julia came skipping back, ribbons and bobbles in hand.

“Jules, let me tie your ribbon so Tara can do Lydia’s hair. Then you need to put your sandals on.”

“Okay mommy.”



“Right little lady, what am I doing with your curly locks? You want the same as Jules?”

“Uhm, can I have two plaits please?”

“No problem sweetie.”



The scene of domestic bliss continued until everyone was ready to leave. They all climbed into Willow’s car and ten minutes later they had arrived at the Summers’ residence.



An over-excited Dawn answered the door and instantly lifted Lydia and Julia into a tight hug.

“Oh look at the two of you, aren’t you just the most beautiful girls in the world?” The young woman exclaimed as she showered the girls with kisses.

“Eeewww, auntie Dawnie you’re getting lipstick all over us.”

“Oh alright, I’ll stop. You just both look so sweet in those dresses. You’re gonna be the prettiest bridesmaids ever.” She put the twins down and let them run off giggling and shouting for aunt Buffy.



“Hey Dawn.” Willow greeted, lightly hugging Dawn, before turning to Tara, who was hovering in the doorway. “You remember Tara right?”

“I remember crushing on Tara, and right now I’m remembering why.” Dawn smiled, making Tara blush furiously.

“Uhm, hello, fiancée standing right here baby.” A young woman with short, bottle-blonde hair and striking grey eyes stood at the foot of the stairs and smiled devilishly at Dawn.

“Aww honey, nobody is more beautiful than you, you know that.” Dawn placated her lover needlessly, moving to take the woman’s hand and lead her closer to the newest guests.

“Kate, this is Willow and her, uhm …friend…” Dawn settled, lacking a more suitable definition “…Tara. Will, Tara, this is my fiancée, Kate.”

Hand shakes, hugs and ‘nice to meet you’s’ followed. Then everyone made their way into the living room and found a seat.



Anya, Xander and Ryan arrived a short time later and soon everyone was happily chatting in the living room while the children played out in the back yard. Dawn played the busy hostess, flitting in and out of the kitchen to check on the food and top up drinks. Tara and Kate sat nervously, both alternately facing inquisitions from each of the scoobies.



“So, you left Sunnydale after you finished college?” Xander asked of Tara.

“Uhm, yeah. I was in LA for the first t-two years, saving some money up. Then I, I was offered a g-great job a-and moved to New York for a while. And I was in Florida for a y-year before I came back here.”

“So, what made you come back to Sunnydale?” Buffy wondered what would tempt anyone back to life on the Hellmouth.

“My, my heart was here. Nowhere else felt l-like home.” Tara smiled warmly at Willow.



The questions continued and Willow kept reassuringly squeezing Tara’s hand, or lightly stroking the blonde’s arm, and readily jumped in with deflective comments when questions became too personal for Tara.



“Okay, dinner is now served.” Dawn finally announced rather proudly from the dining area.

“I’ll go drag the rugrats in.” Buffy offered.

As Buffy made her way to the yard everyone else seated themselves around the dining table. Dawn, Kate, Xander and Anya sat at one side of the table, with a space between Anya and Xander for Ryan. Willow and Tara sat on the opposite side, with three spaces remaining for Buffy and the twins.



The dining room hummed with friendly, animated conversations as everyone ate Dawn’s impressive spread. Between dinner and dessert Buffy had stood and tapped her glass to get everyone’s attention.

“You do know that it isn’t the wedding yet right? You don’t need to make a big sister of the bride speech.” Dawn leant over the table to whisper to her sister.

“I know Dawn; I just want to say a few words that’s all. As we all know, today is about welcoming Kate into our family.” The slayer turns a little to face her sister’s fiancée. “Kate, you’re a wonderful woman and I couldn’t have picked a better person for Dawnie to spend her life with. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say welcome to the family.”

Everyone raised their glasses and echoed ‘welcome to the family’.

“I also want to welcome Tara back into the gang. I was a little shocked but also so happy when Dawn told me that Willow called to ask if you could come today. It’s nice to have you back where you belong, we’ve all missed you. Welcome back Tara.”

Again, glasses were raised and Buffy’s welcome greeting was echoed by all.

Having said her piece, Buffy sat back down and everyone resumed eating and talking.



When dinner and dessert was finished everyone spread themselves out around the house. The children crawled under the dining table and declared that it was their new den; while the grown ups mingled around the rest of the house. Anya and Xander claimed the couch and, being heavily pregnant, Anya decided that once she’d sat down, she had absolutely no intention of moving until it was time to leave.

As Willow and Tara talked to Buffy, Kate helped Dawn with the dishes in the kitchen.



“So, what’s the deal with Willow and Tara?” Kate asked, remembering Dawn’s uncertainty about the older blonde’s title when introductions had been made.

“Well, it’s kinda complicated really. They were together in college, but then Willow’s ex came back.”

“Came back?”

“Yeah, he’d kinda, left. Oh, see, this story’s longer than I thought.”



Dawn proceeded to explain (as best she could) the whole story to her fiancée.



“Anyway, Willow and Tara met up again yesterday at the park and nobody’s quite sure what the deal is between them.”

“Wait, they met up again yesterday after eight years apart and already they’re well, they seem like they’re just about ready to jump one another. Surely they can’t have just, picked up where they left off?” Kate was shocked by this new piece of information, from the way the two wiccans had been together she would have guessed that they’d been back together at least a few months.

“I don’t know what’s going on, but I’m pretty sure neither one of them will be doing any jumping.”

“Has anyone thought to ask them what’s going on?” The blonde enquired logically.

“Actually, I don’t think anyone has. Maybe I’ll talk to Will.” Dawn suggested.



As she had relayed the story of Willow and Tara’s failed relationship to Kate, the brunette had realised that she really didn’t understand it as well as she’d thought. A lot of the time she had had to be vague, or just speculate about the ‘whys’ of what had happened. She felt that a talk with Willow was long overdue.



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So, the Willow/Dawn talk in the next update



Hugs

Jeanne (& Kevin )

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe

[RaVeN]

I missed replying to the last update so I wanted to make sure I added double to this one.



I can imagine the Scoobies confusion of just forgiving and forgetting and moving on for Willow and Tara like it was just yesterday. But I guess they will realize that true love does that. It doesn't stop being, it just was in hiding for a little while. for lack of better words some things are magic. Or so I am told thats how it is lol.



Anyways enough rambling.. Once again your updates are well worth the wait and I appreciate the time you take to write this amazing fic

__________________



I have died many a death in love, and yet, had I not loved I would never have lived at all.

--David Lasater

[Arwen276]

Loved it!!!



Can't wait for more! And WHY is it bothering everyone that Willow and Tara picked up their relationship as if nothing happened? THEY DID TALK, didn't they? sorted out everything properly , didn' they?



Anyway



I love your fic!

~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[Stroke of Luck]

Great update! I hope that Willow will tell Dawnie where they (W&T) are right now...that they are more than friends etc and how it came that they broke up, cuz it seems that no one really knows the reason, except Willow and Tara!



Me wants the next update, RIGHT NOW would be the best



Cu

SoL/Natti

"I wish that you were here or that I were there, or that we were together anywhere!"

[tarawhipped]

Jeanne-



This continues to amaze--your updates are so satisfying. The interactions between W/T and the twins are incredibly sweet. I really like the addition of another newbie to the group so that Tara doesn't have to feel quite as awkward. And what is it with Dawn being gay in so many fics ?



Interesting how you always seem to raise as many questions as you answer. Foreshadowing, no doubt? Maybe it was just me, but I'm wondering if there's something shifty about that year in Florida. If the job in NY was so good, why'd she go, and then what prompted her to return to Sunnydale (other than the obvious). I'm sure you'll let us know in your own time, so I just have one more comment...

Quote:

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I’m pretty sure neither one of them will be doing any jumping

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Oh, come on! Just a little jumping? Maybe a small hop?? Please???



-Cameron

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What should I be but just what I am? - Edna St.Vincent Millay

[Shy One]

Very nice!



But I'm still waiting for some Willow and Tara alone time.

It's what I live for!



More soon?



Shy One

[umgaynow]

Oh man! That was such a short update! Just when you really start getting into it, it's over...kinda like coitus interruptus...ficcus interruptus maybe??? More soon please!! Not really in the mood for a cold shower, figurative or otherwise...more yummy W&T action please!!



Also loved Dawn's line about remembering why she had a crush on Tara...made me laugh...cuz there are some Buffy eps where it is so obvious if you look at it that way



And really...WHY is everyone so tweaked about Willow and Tara being back together? Would think they would be happy for them, and perceptive that it's soooo right...how could anyone not understand how they could pick up where they left off...did no one notice that Willow is somehow whole again???



Just my vote, but...YES...JUMPING PLEASE...and kissage and all manner of lovely romantic sexy sweaty Willow/Taraness



umgaynow

Quote:

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you all didn't happen to do a buncha drugs did ya?

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[wimpy0729]

Oh Yay! More goodness.



I love the family togetherness Tara already has with Willow and the girls. It just seems the natural way to be for all of them.



I think that's why I can totally see Tara fitting right back into the picture, no question about it, that they should have been together from the beginning. They were just meant to be, like pieces of the puzzle finally back together.



Oh yeah, I like Kate too.



More soon please!



Wimpy

"There was plenty of magic." ~ Tara

[WickedReds]

Great update Jeanne... and i see Kevin there.. Willow and Dawn talk Mmm could get kinda interesting... and i'm happy to actually find out what Tara been up too.. and the whole party getting ready part.. it was like Tara was aways there... it felt so right... and I wanna see some jumping..



-reds



my banana dances for sumt

Tara in a wet shirt, Tara in a wet shirt. Tara in. A. Wet. Shirt. “Of course.”-Willow From Remember to Breath By Yellow Crayon



Now that just sucks- me

[alysagoddess85]

yay!! go updates!! albeit short ones...but ill take any i can get!! its just great the way youve captured the whole family dynamic really well...i love it!! cant wait for more!



~mel

'The Cat in the Hat' is fine, just not during sex.--Alyson Hannigan

[sam darls]

Ooh so wonderful . Aww Dawn . Love sam xx

"Sometimes things happen between people that you don't really expect. And sometimes the things that are important are the ones that seem the weirdest or the most wrong. And those are the ones that change your life." - Jessie Sammler (Evan Rachel Wood)

[Tempest Duer]

Delightfully satisfying update. Satisfying like a Snickers, but more fun to read.

It's insulting to the whole gender[sic] of rap.



~Eminem

[sapphicpoet]

Wow, this update was filled with great moments.



First of all, I loved the scene with Tara helping the girls out with their hair. It just seems like such a parent thing to do.



Then we got to meet Dawn's fiancee which I absolutely adore. The idea of Dawn being a lesbian just fits so well!



Buffy's speech was great, it showed a side of Buffy we rarely got to see on the show, but that we all know is there. I do feel a little sorry for her though. She was surrounded by couples and she was all alone. I know she has her "family" but poor Buffy must feel lonely sometimes...



The subtle exchange of touches and flirtatious words between Willow and Tara were also great. The fact that they can be like that around each other after only being reunited for a couple of days just goes to show what a deep and undying love they share.



Dawn's conversation with her fiancee in the kitchen was interesting. Seeing Dawn trying to explain the situation to Kate and realizing just how little she understood it all herself was interesting. I'm looking forward to reading about their conversation. Willow's got some explaining to do!



~Sapphic

"Humanity is measured by the soul, not the flesh." ~ Layla

[Irishgrl3]

Tara fixing the girls hair was sweet. Nice family moment. The Scoobies grilling Tara about where she has been led to the best line-

Quote:

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"My, my heart was here. Nowhere else felt l-like home."

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Smiling at Willow as she said it!



Buffy's speech was great, and Dawn and Kate are cute together. Can't wait for the Dawn/Willow talk.

[kindagay]

Hello all you lovely kittens ,



Thanks to everyone who left feedback, I deeply appreciate the time you take to do so.



Okay, before I get to the individual replies, a few of you seemed rather uhm, confused by the Scoobie's reaction to Willow & Tara being back together. I want to address that here so that I'm not repeating myself.



1) Yes, as Arwen said, Will & Tara did talk & have sorted things out. BUT - the Scooby gang don't know that. They are not like you lucky kittens who get to read what happens between our girls when nobody else is around.



2) You have to remember that this fic is only canon up to the end of NMR. Nobody knew about Willow & Tara's romantic involvement until that episode (& most didn't find out until after that). In this fic, none of the Scoobies got to see our girls as a couple & therefore never saw that they're made for each other.



I hope that clears the issue up. Okay, now, on to the invididual replies.



RaVeN: Aww, how sweet of you to add double just because you missed leaving feedback to the last update. Thank you

Oh good, somebody did understand the Scoobies confusion - thank you for that.

It's true - some things are magic. The love between Willow & Tara is one of those things

Thank you for your kind words



Arwen: Thank you for saying you love my fic. I hope the notes at the beginning of this post explain the Scoobies reaction to Willow & Tara.



SoL: Willow & Dawn will have a long (& much needed) conversation which will (hopefully) clear up any confusion the the Scoobies (& the readers) may have.

Update coming, not RIGHT NOW, but very soon.



tarawhipped: Hmm, a couple of people have said that my updates are 'satisfying'. As a writer that's just what I like to hear - Thank you.

Oh, you are a suspicious kitten aren't you? All those speculations about Tara's moving around. All shall become clear in time.

Okay, I'm counting votes for jumping (seems you're not the only one who wants it). I think I might stretch to a small hop - but, after the Willow/Dawn talk. Okay?



Shy One: Willow & Tara alone time soon. It's all those pesky other characters - they keep getting in the way.

More very soon.



umgaynow: That was short? Eep - sorry about that. The next one's very long to make up for it.

I agree - there were a lot of moments on the show that hint to the fact that Dawn had a crush on Tara (to me anyway) - I just couldn't resist putting it into my fic.

See notes above about the Scoobies being 'tweaked'. I didn't think their reactions were that bad -Buffy did welcome Tara back to the gang where she belongs.

Okay, so that's 2 votes for some jumping.



Wimpy: Aww, I like your 'pieces of a puzzle' analogy - it explains what I've tried to capture very accurately.

& I'm glad you like Kate. I didn't develop her character much in that update, but I will in future updates.



WickedReds: Hello from me & Kevin , to you & Smutty .

The Willow/Dawn talk will get interesting.

Thank you for waiting so patiently to find out what Tara's been up to.

Right, that's 3 votes for some jumping. (Or is it 4? 'Cos I'm sure Smutty wants jumping too, right?) If I get 10 votes I'll write a really steamy NC-17 scene



alysagoddess85: Sorry for the shortness - the next one's much longer.

Glad you feel I've captured the family dynamic well.



Sam: Thanks for the kind words.



Tempest Duer: Satisfying like a Snickers -I like that (although, personally I don't like Snickers, & you really didn't need to know that). Thanks for the kind words.



Sapphic: Thank you for pointing out all the moments that you enjoyed.

Tara has slipped rather naturally into the 'parent' role. She belongs in that little family & she's very quickly coming to love the twins as if they're her own.

Dawn as a lesbian is easier for me to write. Plus as I (& umgaynow) pointed out, there were things in the show that imply that Dawn had a crush on Tara, so it made sense to write Dawn as a lesbian.

Glad you liked Buffy's little speech. & I'll try to do something about Buffy's loneliness.

The Willow/Tara stuff is sweet isn't it - it's lots of fun to write too Those 2 do share a deep & underlying love - no amount of time or distance can erase that.

Dawn was the natural choice to be the one who realised there was a lot that was unclear. At the time of NMR Dawn would have still been a 'kid' & wouldn't have been told anything. As she got older, it no longer seemed relevent, but now that Tara's back she wants to know what happened 8 years ago.



Okay, as I said a very long update coming up very soon.



Hugs

Jeanne

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Tara: “Let me guess – you want me to lie on your lap while you feed me grapes, but my sweet, shy, precious, honey you’ve been too shy to ask – yes?” - GROWW by WannaFriendsBe