You Make Me Smile

[WillowRulez]

Really cute of Willow to overcome her fear to let Tara know how she feels.
And finally - they kissed You made me happy

[Useful_Oxymoron]

Aw, their first date. And Karaoke to boot! You know, I've come to believe that karaoke has been invented by the most evil person in the world. Someone who delights in seeing people of all ages humiliate themselves in all manner of public places.

Like I said before, Logan is a real piece of work. I think Tara did well to let go of that deadbeat.

But now Tara has Willow. And they smooched in the rain, cutest image ever.

Wonderful update!

[Boadecia]

*le sigh* kissing in the rain *more sighing* Beautiful update

[JustSkipIt]

Ahhh, how lovely. They're being honest and open and I really like that. I used to have a theory that if you want to know about a potential lover, interviewing their ex would be a great way to find out everything you need to know. Of course in this case, a psycho like Logan would say completely psycho stuff but in general... Anyway, it's great that Tara can tell the truth about herself and that Willow gets it. Karoke of course and cute that Willow sang. Tara's really taking initiative which is great. Thanks for the update.

[Fleiss]

great update! and of course a great kiss, hopefully dont have to wait too long for more of this!!!

[AlysonGoddess]

ooooo another fantastic update emms! i digged it! And karoke is awesome! i got over that fear haha even tho i suck! so go willow! but anywho great update and please update soon! awesome awesome awesome!
Erin

[spells42]

that was a nice update Emms. Seemed like a pretty good date, and they're both using the singing to say the things they aren't yet confident enough to say straight out. Impressive that Willow was brave enough to get up on a stage and sing... she must be smitten, eh?

Thanks to Spencer they've even got another date lined up. He's so cute.

Looking forward to more.
Anne

[Sandman78]

*sigh*There is nothing like a first kiss ...fabulous!
Keep up the wonderful updates..Loving it!!

[tarebear]

oh yey! an update on the big first date! woohoo!

i'll be back... gotta go read!

[Kaia]

Hi, Emms!

What an awesome date!. It's so good that the girls are just being themselves and enjoying it...isn't it great when things just flow like that?
Aww...fuzzy warm feelings inside . And what a great first kiss.
Can't wait to read more. Thanks.

Karinna.

[willohand]

GO TARA! GO TARA! she kissed willow and confessed wanting to do it for some time... MORE PLEASE.

[Grayson]

Very romantic. I'm glad they didn't overthink things.

[kindagay]

Ah, that's just what I needed - some romance. That was simply beautiful Emms.

Yay! for update! & Yay! for date too!

That sounds like a fun date, although, I'm not sure I would have chosen a karaoke bar for a first date, but, it was a wonderful idea &, it lead to (which I'll come back to later), which is definitely of the good.

Let's see - talking about Logan, not the best conversation choice for a 1st date, but, it was all good so, that's okay.

A candle flickered in the center of the round table and Willow took note of its extraflamey’ness. Her eyes met the flame and when she lifted them again, the memory of it burned in her gaze.

Beautiful, lovely & sweet. Yay! for extra flamey candles

She thought about her own life and the number of times she had used a woman for something she felt she needed; sex, companionship, or to fill that thing that had always been missing inside her, like a hole that she‘d tried to fill with women...

That sentence, for me, perfectly highlighted Willow's loneliness. There was a lot of impact in those words.

“I haven’t seen him this excited about someone in a very long time…he wanted me to ask you if you would come over and watch Mary Poppins with him again. He promises he wont fall asleep this time,”

Bless him. Have I mentioned how much I adore Spencer? He's such a little sweetie. & it's a very good sign that he's all excited about Willow - he can sense (as kids can) that Willow is nice & sweet & makes his mom happy, & he's gonna make sure that she becomes a permanent & important part of his (& Tara's) life.

Had Tara just asked her on a second date?

“He’s a very schedule oriented child…he’ll probably want a time and date.” Tara smiled coyly. They were playing the game, and both knew that they were no longer talking about Spencer.

Yay! for second date.

Willow recalled that Tara had rendered her completely helpless the other night on the phone when they’d discussed the details of their date. She was quickly finding out that she could refuse Tara nothing…

Aww - that's so sweet & romantic

she used to have a reoccurring dream that she was topless on a stage singing

Yeah, I'm with Irene - I would so very much like to see that

Tara took Willow’s hand again, and this time there was a warmth that settled in her fingertips at the touch of the other woman’s hand in her own.

Aww, I'm pretty sure my heart melted into a big puddle at that point.

Tara hadn’t asked her to sing anything all night, and Willow was amazed at how comfortable she had begun to feel almost from the start. Perhaps it was because they were in a lesbian Karaoke bar, and there were very few men there to make her feel uncomfortable…but mostly Willow believed it was Tara’s presence that helped to ease her fears. The blonde had kept close to her all evening, and had only left Willow’s side two times that night to take her turn on stage.

Willow hadn’t been surprised that Tara could sing. She wouldn’t have pictured a voice any less angelic for her. And Willow found that she loved watching her on the stage.

Each time, Tara had seemed to be singing only to her. It warmed Willow incredibly so. And made her feel as if she wanted to do the same for Tara.

Okay, I know that that was a whole section, but, I couldn't choose just one part of it, I just loved the whole thing.
Tara's calming influence - aww
Tara barely leaving Willow's side - aww
Tara's angelic voice & Willow loving watching her on stage - aww
& Tara singing just to Willow - aww

Aww, slow dancing - cue my heart melting even more; you can't get much more romantic than that.

The song ended and Willow reluctantly released her arms from around Tara. What she really wanted was to keep holding her, but propriety dictated otherwise. She silently wondered if Tara was feeling the same way.

I'm sure she was.

Heehee, Willow sang! That's so cool, & cute & romantic & okay, now my heart's all melt-y again & what a lovely song too - it very effectively got the message across

How was it?” Willow asked with a charming grin on her face; she already knew the answer. Tara stopped, and turned toward Willow. The redhead nearly collided with the blonde’s body.

“It was awful,” Tara said cutely, but honestly.

“Sooo awful,” Willow agreed, ducking her head and blushing with both laughter and embarrassment over what she‘d done.

That was such a cute exchange - I loved it.

& then, there was the kiss. & wow! what a kiss. *swoon* *sigh* *melt*
Kissing in the rain is, I think, the only thing that's more romantic than slow dancing. It was wonderful Emms, definitely more than worth the wait.

Willow didn’t move as she momentarily let the rain soak through her clothes.

Oh yeah, that girl's well & truly smitten.
I can already hear the wedding bells.

Okay, I'm done. Thank you so much for that sweetie, it really was exactly what I needed.

Hugs
Jeanne

[sacinema]

Beautiful, outstanding, lovely. I so love your fic. It started good and it's getting better with every update. Willow and Tara are really cute together. Loved the playful banter between them. And even if I adore Spencer it was nice to get a look on them without him. And the kiss was just great. Wonder were they go on from here. Will Tara invite Willow for coffee after Karaoke and have a look at her paintings??? We will see. Can't wait for the next update. Thanks.

[watty]

Heh, some date. And a wonderful one. I like how Tara doesn't force Willow to sing even though they're at a karaoke bar. That when Willow did get up to that stage, it was because she wanted to.

In the middle of the parking lot while the rain poured down, they stood, kissing deeply.

Now isn't that one of the most romantic first kisses, like, ever? Swoon.

Oh! I noticed you have written more dialogue than with some of your other fics / chapters. I'm loving it, it's brilliant.
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[Shy One]

Oh Emms!

That was SO freakin' great!
I loved the kiss, it was so romantic.

And wet Willow and Tara.
Mmmmmmm.....yummy.

Oh please, oh please more soon.
I can't wait for more smoochies and hot, steamy lovin'.
Please don't keep us waiting too long.

Shy One

[Guppy]

Eeek! The date! I loved it! I wish my dates went like that. It could rain forever if everyone could get a kiss in the rain like that, preferable from Tara or Willow.

[dorksrcool]

What a fabulous update!

“Well, you can tell Spencer I would love to come over… any time,” Willow said, her eyes met Tara‘s and she nonchalantly raised her coffee mug to cover the silly grin she felt approaching. Had Tara just asked her on a second date?
“He’s a very schedule oriented child…he’ll probably want a time and date.” Tara smiled coyly. They were playing the game, and both knew that they were no longer talking about Spencer.

That was my favorite part. The flirtiness is so damn cute.

“I’ve wanted to do that for the longest time,” Tara whispered against Willow‘s mouth. She couldn’t believe that she’d been so bold… She didn’t wait for Willow to respond, instead she released her arms from around Willow and ran for the safety of the car.

And that was really hot. Thanks for the update!


amy

[YMKA]

Hey!

Well it's been a long time since I left fb..... I've been follownig this story ever since the beginning.... and well every time I read it I think "this makes me smile" I absolutely love it how you write them. Last chapter was soo.... *sighs... cute, amazing, romantic, simply adorable

Thanks for making me smile even when my day is tough

M.

[FineyMcFine]

Hey Emms, I loved loved loved this update. You can tell that Willow really likes Tara because she voluntarily gets up on the stage to sing. Now that ain't any garden-variety crush, for sure. And their kiss was totally romantic and H-O-T. Kissing in the rain.

I certainly do hope that you are going to pick up right where you left off, whippersnapper. We need to see the convo in the car following the kiss, since Tara trotted off to get in the car immediately following. (It's tough being bold, Tara...)

Can't wait for the next update and some more

[wimpy0729]

Hey Emms!

I hope you can forgive my tardiness of fb, but I've been following this lovely story and enjoying every update. This one was, as usual, just beautiful. The entire date, the dancing, the singing, just seemed so natural, and Willow actually singing for Tara, well, that says alot.

Then of course, the kiss in the rain just had me going "Oh...wow", with a dazed looked on my face for hours. I love how you can do that to me. As usual, you are amazing.

Great job. Can't wait to see what's next.

Wimpy

[wimpy0729]

Hey Emms!

I hope you can forgive my tardiness of fb, but I've been following this lovely story and enjoying every update. This one was, as usual, just beautiful. The entire date, the dancing, the singing, just seemed so natural, and Willow actually singing for Tara, well, that says alot.

Then of course, the kiss in the rain just had me going "Oh...wow", with a dazed looked on my face for hours. I love how you can do that to me. As usual, you are amazing.

Great job. Can't wait to see what's next.

Wimpy

[Thianne]

i really liked it. i'm starting to develop an inferiority complex, because my feedback are really lame, compared to the others....but anyway, i really loved it. update soon

[Willow Watcher]

YAY! I'm sooo happy you wrote an update! I love this story. Willow and Tara finally . Totally all with the goodness there. Please update soon!

[The Rose24]

The date is lovely. I am glad they are spending more and more time together.

[Darth Pacula]

G'day, Emms.

Maybe it's just my own rampant paranoia, but Willow's musing on what she regards as her own behaviour as a 'user' in previous 'relationships' seems to be foreshadowing future potential angst.

Could her past come back to bite her in her oh-so shapely buttocks? Am I a silly pratt? The answer to both these questions is a resounding yes!

Singing Barry Manilow? Badly? Could this perhaps be Angel, I wonder? Most likely a throw away line of no consequence whatsoever, but I still liked it.

What she really wanted was to keep holding her, but propriety dictated otherwise.

Oh, bugger that, lass! Propriety be damned! Superglue your hand to her ass! Or ... ya'know something less drastic and ... well, deranged. Whatever works for you.

“How was it?” Willow asked

“It was awful,” Tara said cutely, but honestly.

Well, it might have been god awful technique-wise, but judging from the reaction of the audience, the emotion being expressed came through nice and clear.

Ooh, and the kiss ... ah, what else can I say, but:

I'm snogging in the rain
Just snogging in the rain
What a glorious feeling
I'm happy again

Great update, Emms!

Cheers,
Paul.

[kindagay]

Jeanne-kindagay wrote:

she used to have a reoccurring dream that she was topless on a stage singing

Yeah, I'm with Irene - I would so very much like to see that

I didn't say that sweet-ums, that honor goes to Henny, but yeah, who wouldn't want to see that...Mmmm Willow topless, yummy.

Oopsie, sorry Irene, & sorry Henny too, in my defence, I was suffering a killer headache when I posted my feedback & wasn't concentrating as much as I should have been.
But, at least we all agree - topless Willow = . Perhaps we can maybe, possibly be seeing topless Willow some time soon in your lovely fic Emms?

Hugs
Jeanne

[tarebear]

okay... so i'm back for some proper feedback finally!

like everybody else, this is the moment i have been waiting for in a while... their first date... and what better place to go to on a first date but to a karaoke bar! we filipinos love singing and videoke bars are found just about anywhere.

i wouldn't have thought willow had it in her to actually go up on stage and sing for tara, but as they say love moves in mysterious ways and willow definitely has it bad for tara...what with conquering her fear of stages and swallowing her embarrassment over her... how did tara put it?... awful singing hehe... i think in her mind, the reason she did this uncharacteristic act is to probably tell tara in her actions that she is willing to do anything for her (even things she personally doesn't like doing) and she must have felt the lyrics of the song will be able convey the message in her heart that her babble is inadequate to say.

it seems tara is becoming bolder and bolder with willow these days... she's probably even surprising herself with her uncharacteristic boldness... her subconscious is probably getting too impatient to wait around for willow to make the first move or her heart is probably too excited to pass up this chance with willow so it's doing its darndest to reel her in (so to speak)...

it seems that tara and willow are finding themselves doing things that are a little uncharacteristic for them... i think they are probably ready to work without their safety net... good for them... they both deserve this.

like everyone said, the setting for their first kiss couldn't get more romantic than that... and tara's words resonated within willow that she, for a moment, was made incapable of moving:

“I’ve wanted to do that for the longest time,” Tara whispered against Willow‘s mouth.

now that's a perfect ending to a perfect first date!

lovely chapter as always ms emms!

[Emms]

Feedback replies for chapter seven. Sorry for making everyone wait so long. I've had a sicky-poo couple of weeks.

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Jeanne,

You know…? I always love seeing the things that make you say: “Aww”

Okay, proper proper feedback now, not just, me re-telling you everything that happened and saying aww

but I enjoyed that so much!

Okay, so there were a lot of things you thought were cute…but I can see Logan and her inability to entertain a functional memory for dates and events (getting Spencer from school) was not one of them?

That was pretty irresponsible of her. I can’t see Tara putting up with much more of Logan’s behavior…in fact I feel an ultimatum coming on…either Logan gets her act together or she stays the heck away. Hehe ultimatums are fun.

Thank you, sweetie. I always love reading what you have to say.

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Dianneswillowtree,

yes yes this is what I am talking alout pure love this W/T soon please U ARE A GODDESS OF A WRITER !!!!! more soon please

Thank you ever so much.
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Henny, naughty you. I don’t think you ever got around to leaving me feedback, missy!

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k-prime

Incredible! Leave it to Anya to throw a wrench in the works, though.
Tara lying awake that night, wondering if she should call or not...perfect!
And Willow with Spencer kinda makes my heart melt.

Thank you! I’m glad you’re liking the story, and Spencer.
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Arwen,

Thank you!
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Grayson,

I like how slowly they're moving toward the inevitable. This isn't two hormonal teenagers jumping into something too quickly. It's two adults with histories and insecurities and priorities, and they're being careful to take their time. Excellent update.

Exactly. Thank you for reading.
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AlysonGoddess,

Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m so glad you’re still enjoying the story! And yeah, Anya really needs to keep that mouth closed sometimes.
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Candleshoe

made me cheer out loud. I had hoped that Tara's night-time frustration might lead to smut, but you very delicately removed my mind from the gutter and gave me what I really needed!

Cheering outloud is always a welcome event. Please feel free to do it often.

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WillowRulez

Thank you for reading and for taking the time to leave feedback!

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CrazyTaraWitch

Thank you.

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taraforever

Thank you!
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Boadecia

Seriously though, I love the fact that Tara was lying awake deliberating 'the call' How many times has that happened to us all?!

I know it has happened to me many times. Thanks for leaving feedback!
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Fleiss

Thank you.

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GayNow

I'm glad Tara took the leap of faith and called Willow. We're not going to get to the next update just to find out that it was a dream, are we? Cuz that would be cruel and unusual punishment.

Nope….I think that would be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Hehe

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The Rose24

Re: Anya. Is Willow a player?

How funny. I actually had that written on the rough draft version of the update, but I deleted it because I didn’t think Tara would ever actually say that.
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Ces,

Thank you so much for your very detailed feedback. Heehee And I like the way you snuck that little bit about Logan in there at the end. I thought you were actually going to make it through to the end without mentioning (she who shall not be named? )

I think you’re right about Willow. She definitely deserves to have a little fun after all the “slaving” she’s done. *smile*

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Irene73

OMG Emms, that's what my son calls Melanie (my daughter - his big sister). When he was younger, he couldn't pronounce her name. What a lovely coincidence!!

Hehe, that is a coincidence. Angelina calls me Nauny, because when she was first learning to say my name I tried everything to get her to call me Auntie (because I thought it would be funny to be called Auntie Em) but it never took and I ended up being Nauny.

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Thianne

i keep imagining her voice....makes me shiver. loved the update, thank you!

You’re welcome for the shiver. I’m glad I could be of service. Hehe. Thank you for reading and leaving feedback!

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Sally,

Yay, a date! Good for Tara for calling. It being 12:30am is all the more endearing, no matter if Willow was asleep or not. I love the pacing of this story. LOVE IT. I am always so happy when you update it, Emmy, and with the week I had, I needed to read something sweet and lovely.

Aww Sally that’s so sweet! You being one of my favorite authors makes what you said mean that much more. Thank you.

Speaking of lovely, it's lovely that Willow has such a caring instinct about her that she puts a blanket on Spencer when he's asleep on the floor. It made me remember the previous chapter about Logan and how she manipulated Tara, and how if it were Logan in this situation a caring gesture might be calculated to impress Tara, but Willow does it because she cares about Spencer without any thought of impressing Tara. (Lesbians, dude, there were no pronouns that would have worked in that sentence, heh.)

You are exactly right. It just goes to show how two people can see something in completely the opposite way.

I'm also glad that Tara won't take a job with Willow - that would really change the flavor and setting of this story, I think, and I love how it is.

I couldn’t agree more. Thank you.

Emms, if I chained you to your desk would you write nothing but You Make Me Smile for days on end like the Kathy Bates character in Misery? (Just kidding, of course, no need to call the FBI.)

Well…you don’t have to chain me to my desk…but it might help. Hehehe. Perhaps I will write nothing but YMMS and dedicate every update to you.

Oh and, the song makes a lot of sense. I can see Tara singing that one, too. Thank you, sweetie.
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JustSkipIt

A very cute update. Ok, they aren't kissing yet but they're definitely moving forward. Logan is an astounding schmuck! I really get kind of peeved at people who hurt kids in the process of their having their heads up somewhere it shouldn't be. Sounds like she "forgets" to pick up Spencer a lot. Arrggghhh. Willow covering Spencer up was very cute. They are progressing nicely and I'm really glad Tara called. Well done.

Thank you. Logan is a astounding schmuck? I like that. You’re right, she is.

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Amy,

I’m so glad you’re still diggin’ the story. Thank you for leaving a few kind words.
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Paul,

Sheesh! Y'know you're on a popular story when you blink, procrastinate a little, and next thing you know, you're lagging at the rear on the feedback front.

I must admit a shameful fact, Emms; I didn't immediately twig to the receptionist being Anya. Shame, shame, shame. But I gotta say, 'Gay of the Day'? Fantastic!

Hmm, she tries to keep her away from the places that Anya is likely to encounter people? And yet, Anya's working at reception? somehow, I think that plan of Will's has hit a snag somewhere.

Well…there were extenuating circumstances…she’d given Phylis the day off, remember? Anya must have been the only one available to work the front desk. Hehe

But boo-hiss for the fears Anya put in Tara's head. Is it just me, or was Anya talking out of her arse? I got the impression that Willow hadn't been much for relationships previously, even the strictly sexual one-night-stand types. Did I miss something?

Yeah. She’s totally had a lot of one-night-stand types. it’s relationships she hasn’t had any of.

The 'oaf' scene was fun too, but the computer nerd in me must frown, I'm afraid. Was that computer's case opened up? Because otherwise, you won't see the motherboard. Not that it matters, I'm just being pedantic

Well that little flub is mostly because I don’t know anything about technology. But in my defense…I was kinda shooting for the figurative use of the word “motherboard”

Ack! Logan! You right pillock! How could you forget to pick up your own kid! She's really not doing herself any favors, is she? If she keeps this sorta crap up, Spencer might grow up hating her.

Hehe. I couldn’t agree more.

The scene of Spencer sleeping in his contorted position on the floor, and Willow draping the blanket over him was so very well realized, Emms. I really like these small touches you add that bring your stories to glorious Technicolor life.

Thank you.

Finally ... yay! Tara bit the bullet and they're officially going on a date! I'd leap out of my seat and dance excitedly, but my precious dignity won't allow it. Oh, all right, I'm just afraid I'd trip and impale myself on one of my replica swords.

Hehe. We can’t have you impaling yourself. Thanks for the feedback, Paul!
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sacinema

Thank you so much for leaving feedback. I’m glad you’re liking the story.

This story is so cute, everybody is so cute - except Logan. You can't do things like she did to a Kid without serious consequences in the end. Once she dissappointed him enough he might refuse to see her ever again. If that's what she want's she might get it sooner than she expects it.

Yeah, Logan’s a pretty effective antagonist. Chris suggested earlier that she should be beaten with a rubber chicken. I agree with him. Hehehe

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watty

For a moment I thought, is Tara so insecure that she believes Anya word for word and think that Willow has her pick of girlfriends? The instant association to Logan is alarming, though not surprising since a) Logan is Tara's most recent frame of reference when it comes to relationships and b) she has to think about Spencer's welfare first and foremost.

I definitely agree that it wasn’t surprising. Especially if Logan has been Tara’s only frame of reference. I can see Tara having questions though…which will probably come up in the immediate future. I don’t see it being a big roadblock to their relationship though…and it helps that they have been nothing but honest with each other.

How sweet of Willow, to take Tara to Spencer's school when Logan dropped the ball; and of course Tara was able to witness how Willow cared for Spencer ... should be clear in her mind that Willow is not Logan version 2.

Oh I’m sure she realizes that.

Lovely of Tara to call Willow up in the middle of the night. Isn't it funny how if it's someone you don't like calling you up at that hour you'd snip at them, but if it's the woman of your dreams you don't care what time it is? Very nice.

Hehe. Very true, Watty…very true.
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Willow Watcher

Yay for dates! And yay for you! Thank you for reading and leaving feedback!
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Irene,

Hey, with all these wonderful fics you got going, a girl can easily forget whether or not she has left fb. Especially when you've been an updating maniac...(I wonder what will happen next in Niobe's Silence ).

I can see how that can happen, sweetie…but do we have to talk about Niobe’s Silence? That story has been plaguing me for months and months…I seem to have hit a roadblock with it. Grrr.

Anya needs to shut her pie hole! I don't care if Willow is in the running for 'Lesbian Pimp of the Year', it is not Any'a responsibility to divulge any information about Willow to anyone. What Anya needs is for someone to give her a swift kick in the ....okay, I'm done ranting, so how was your weekend Emms?

I think Anya better mind her P’s and Q’s and learn to keep her mouth shut or else an angry Irene might stomp down there in a huff and shut it for her. Hehe am I right?

Logan, Logan...what are we going to do with Logan Emms? I cannot believe she forgot to pick-up her son from school! That just shows how immature and irresponsible she is. I felt embarresed for Tara. Why? Because now Willow knows what kind of person Tara used to date. On the plus side, Tara dumped Logan, giving Willow and inkling as to the reason for said breakup.

I don’t see Willow jumping on the judgment train where Tara is concerned. She seems to understand that people make mistakes and I’m sure she can see that Logan’s behavior is no reflection on Tara.

So this is a real date, right? You're not going to come up with...'And Willow woke up from her dream'...in the next update, right? You love us Emms, and we love-th you-eth. The date will happen and smoochies will ensue, that's your next update outline.

Hehe. I’m not that evil…well…perhaps.

Thanks Irene, you are such a dear. *hugs*
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beanie

AND COULD SPENCER BE ANY CUTER?!?!? Could your fictional little boy be my actual son, um later in life, when I'm not in high school?

I think I can arrange that ….but if I tell you how, I’ll have to kill you. Hehe. I’m sure you’ll end up with a kid something like Spencer… you know, post high school.

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Artemis

Aaaaand, grudging sympathy for Logan goes out the door. Sure, she's had a rough ride, and it's tricky to own up when you've got yourself to blame for a lot of it - that's a scary thing to do, to look at your screwed-up life and admit 'Yup, that's my fault'. And I still believe her insistence to herself that she does love Spencer - but that love isn't translating into actions, and until that happens, well Logan m'dear, you deserve to be soundly whacked with a rubber chicken.

A whacking with a rubber chicken is the best punishment I’ve heard yet! I think being struck across the buttocks a couple times with a rubber chicken is just what are dearly misguided Logan needs in order to put her priorities in order. Yes dear, dear Logan…It would be

1. Avoid engaging in activities that will end in a beating with rubber chicken.
2. Take care of Spencer.
3. Keep mouth shut for the rest of life.

There….that should do it.

At least Spencer doesn't seem crushed by Logan failing to appear - it's sad that it's probably because he knows not to get his hopes up, but given that the world is imperfect, sometimes it's helpful to be able to shrug off disappointments like that, and just take good surprises when they come. Like Willow-time, which he seems to have taken a liking to - and Willow herself is getting on well with him too, in spite of what must be a bit of anxiety at 'dealing with son of woman I have hots for'. That's a high stress situation for her, even though nothing crisis-like is happening. Putting the blanket over him was so sweet though, and something I'm sure won't be lost on Tara.

I have found that children tend to dismiss disappointment fairly easily. Especially if they are not particularly insecure. And I’m sure it helped soften the blow when he saw Willow.

Trust Anya to throw a giant-robot-sized spanner into the works... I wonder that Willow's first reaction on seeing that Tara had been talking to her wasn't to check what Anya had said about her in detail, and confirm-or-deny where necessary.

I don’t know…wouldn’t that come off as a little paranoid? Like she had something to hide? I think it might have put an even larger RED FLAG into Tara’s mind if Willow saw that she was talking to Anya and suddenly was worried about what Tara had been told.

Thanks for the feedback Chris!
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Sandman78

I am in awe with this story!!!

And I am in awe of you, sweetie.

Thank you so much! I’ll be updating again, soon. I promise.

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Beth,

Hi Ms. Emms! I reeeeeeaallly like this story...it seems nice and light...but does mix in some heavier dramatic elements too. It hits just the right note.

Thank you. I was hoping it would be a good mixture of sweet and not so sweet. Like a really good glass of lemonaide.

I love how you've captured Spencer as the quintessential little kid--so wrapped up in the now and not really aware of all the other things going on...going from "Willow, I didn't know you would be here!" to "Look at what I did Mommy" is spot on. Hope to read more soon!

I’m glad you like Spencer.
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Ces, (again)

sorry i had to make another post but i couldn't edit my previous post so i can just add this there... don't really know why... anyways just wanted to comment on this...

Yep. *smile*
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Shy One!

Geeze! It’s been like FOREVER! How have you been? [/silly grin]
I’m so glad you’re back!! *does a little dance* WOO HOO! And even more woo and hoo because you like the story!
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Katie

Did I ever mention to you exactly how much I appreciate your enthusiasm? Well, I do. You are great!

I’m glad you liked the update. It took me awhile to write because I kept going over whether or not I should have Anya in there. I didn’t want her to ruin the “feel” of the story…but that line about “gay of the day” kept going around in my mind and I knew no one would be able to pull it off, but her.

And I’m happy that you like the progression of the Willow/Tara/Spencer relationship. I’ve tried to keep it moving at a steady pace.

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, and everything else.
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IamLoui

Thank you.

[DreamLover]

Henny, naughty you. I don’t think you ever got around to leaving me feedback, missy!

OOOOOOPPPPPSSSSSS

ok ok ok I didn't .... how about I leave you one now...huh huh huh....ready here it comes.


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points up...it's in the word..in the word or just the word feedback...mmm confusing huh