justin – Ahhh glad you liked the play and my fleeting description of it. I knew that I couldn’t write that action so I just wanted to focus on the audience and the post-play celebration. Yeah Willow’s parents are buttheads for sure.
Natti – Exactly: stupid parents. But at least they gave big presents! Not that it makes up for it but the $ is nice. I’m glad people are appreciating Donnie here.
Domaris – I’m not sure if you have ever said but thanks. I’m glad you are enjoying it so much. Teresa sent the album for the girls to read. She believes that it will help Willow figure out her koan from Tara’s mom.

There will be a little more dirty.
Washi – Hey to you. You hit it on the head about the difference in their families. It’s my belief that a huge part of Willow’s personality has been formed by her parent’s abandonment. Here, I want to make up for that (a little) with Tara’s love. BTW: Loving the sex journals. Good work
The Rose24 – Yes Tara is a star and with the scholarship money her way will be much easier. And Willow is stuck with her crappy parents.
bluewillowwitch – Next update in a few days. I have it all written but I like to space them out so that everyone gets a chance to reach each update and not have them piled on. Yeah Tara can go anywhere (within reason) now.
Oh Mary the great and wonderful (and not a pinhead) –
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Fascinating parallel, too--her mother turned down Juillard to be w/ her father, whom she loved immensely. And now her daughter is trying to decide where she'll go to school.
Oh good. I CAN write. I was wondering if I made that clear. Yes, the parrallel is exact and that’s my point! Thanks for picking that up. (plus which you used the word juxtaposed so points for you).
I’ve been waiting for someone to ask about the sliding across for this whole fic but no one has. So I finally put that reference in. Glad it hit for you. :smile
I’m so glad that you like Elizabeth’s intrusion. She’s our little bad I guess. Also will be important later…… (oh I’m so mean).
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I've never really been victimized by a partner's infidelity (and having so written, I now clearly set myself up for a major kick in the karmic ass)
Now I get to ask: have you never seen this show? That is like saying, “nothing bad can happen now.”
Grimaldi, littlecrazy80 – Yes to all you said. I’m glad you liked.
Grimmy – I think Elizabeth is still around because she’s a pain in the ass. Seriously though, I think she’s one of those people who 1)wants the spotlight all the time and 2)can’t stand that someone doesn’t want her, that Tara wants Willow and not her. Tara doesn’t get mad at Elizabeth and if Willow does, well that’s like an extra treat for Elizabeth.
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so how much time would $5000 cover ?
I haven’t been in school for a while but at a Texas state school (public university like UT or A&M) that would probably cover 2-3 semesters of tuition and fees or less than a semester of tuirion, fees, room, board, etc. Added to her other scholarships, it is a major coo.
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I wonder if they'll need Willows help to stop the mayor's ascension. Come to think of it, did Willow do much during _Graduation Day 2_ ?
Fighting was pretty limited. She helped spread the word/recruit students, had sex in Oz’s van, sat by Buffy and made quips about the ascension.
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The question of WHY Tara's mother didn't go to Juliard (which I assume is another University) but to A&M wasn't answered.
I guess I was hoping the reader would infer that she didn’t go to Juliard because she choose A&M so she could marry Tara’s father and not be away from him—true love. And yes, Juliard is the most prestigious performing arts college in the US.
Thanks for all your great comments and questions.
Velaingie – Haven’t seen a comment from you in a while so welcome

I’m glad you are still enjoying the story.
Puff – Hi. I usually update every 3-4 days and post in the update thread that I did so sorry that you keep missing them. Yes Tara’s family is great here and I’m really glad about that. Glad that people have warmed to them too. The sequel is coming along very nicely.
Shuyaku – Another new fan of Donnie! Yes you and Mary hit it on the head about the photo album.
Susan – Hello. Thanks for answering Grimmy’s question. It took me a little longer to get here. I hope you are still enjoying the story. (I’m definitely enjoying your current ones).
DMW – Thanks. I’m glad you like the parallel. “Tightening the noose” – yes great phrase from our vacating one. Thanks always.
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"Keep in mind always the present you are constructing. It should be the future you want." - Alice Walker, Temple of My Familiar