HI everyone! 
  I just want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. It's meant a lot to me. Thank you, thank you. 
Here are replies to feedback left on chapter 11! Thank you all!!
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Wow, Emms. What a sweet update. And I have to give Willow credit for being able to stop at her office. I dunno if I would have been able to, especially with such a hottie beneath her. But the fact that she did and that she's trying to do things right speaks highly of her.
I know.. I don’t think I could have stopped, either. 
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And I almost thought Tara would decide to pay Will a visit that night after being done with the painting. The smut-lover in me kept hoping...but ok, if they can be patient, I can be patient too.
 You might not have to be patient for as long as you’re thinking you’ll have to. But I wont say more than that…. 

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I'm not sure how Spencer will react to the fact that Will and her mom are more than just friends. We've seen him say how much he loves and missed his Lee lee, but we've never seen his say anything about him wanting them to get back together. There's also the posibility that he could be mad at T & W because he sees Willow as his friend...I dunno. Maybe I'm just rambling incoherently because I'm awake at 2.40 am waiting to take a break from work...it has been a long 16 hours...only 8 more to go.
No please… rambling is good. 

 I don’t really think Spencer’s going to take the news about Willow and his Mommy hard or anything… he seems like a pretty well-adjusted child…. But then again, we don’t really know what Logan’s been filling his head with when no one’s looking.. 

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I'm sure Willow looked stunning in her dress...let's just hope Tara doesn't get sick all over it. lol.
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Guppy~ Hi there, sweetie. You definitely make some wonderful points about Willow and her need to give. I just hope they can find a balance in that. We know that Tara appreciates Willow’s generosity, but having someone always trying to do something for you can get pretty tiring. 
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db~ Thank you for your wonderful comments, sweetie. 

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Shy One ~ Hi sweetie! How have you been?
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The kissing on the couch was just too yummy for words! 
But I must admit, I'm getting a little impatient at the thought 
of having to wait for them to go to the next level. 
I think it's cute and all, and very sweet and romantic.......but 
darn it.....I just can't wait when it comes to them!
I know… and I don’t plan on dragging things out for too long. I can see smut on the horizon. 

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Please update soon then. Cos the sooner you give us updates..... 
the closer we are to the hot gay lovin'!!!!
Indeed. 

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Highlandlass~Quote:
Awww...how precious! I'm so glad that, not only was Willow able to stop because she wants their 'first time' to mean more, but also that Tara knew why Willow had to refuse to come home with her and understands. And Spencer, though we saw little of him in this update, is still adorable. I'm so glad that he likes Willow so much, and that Logan didn't bring him home half-way through the night or something, but I can see how a confrontation between Logan and Tara (and Willow!) might be building, especially if Logan decides to be an ass about Tara's new relationship when she finds out. Now, more
 Thank you. J and I’m certain we haven’t heard the last from Logan. But don’t worry… even if she does make waves I’m sure they will only be ripples. 

 Thank you for your continued support, sweetie. It means a lot to know you’re reading and still finding they story interesting. 
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Grayson~ Quote:
I love the building tension between Willow and Tara and how they're figuring out how to balance their heads with their hearts. They're both being smart by not jumping into things too fast, and I like how you've taken us inside their heads so we can understand their thinking. I like that they both recognize that their feelings go beyond just the physical attraction, and they want to be careful and not mess things up by skipping the steps along the way to their ultimate destination. As a reader, I like to get to see all those steps, rather than the characters jumping the gun. 
This is a well-paced story that continues to demonstrate a real relationship beginning.
Thank you so much. And I couldn’t agree with you more… it always seems, to me, that intimacy is only special and good if both parties have taken the time to get to know each other first. And although, Smut is always hot, I really wanted this Willow and Tara to take things slow and not rush into anything… 
Thank you so much for your feedback, sweetie. I do appreciate it. 
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Jea~Quote:
I'm a little speechless, I think it's due, in part, to the lack of oxygen plus, overwhelmedness at the sheer intensity of that update. Wow, just, wow!

 but thank you.  
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Okay so, to begin with I was kinda "huh? did I miss something?" & I did have to read the first few sentences a few times to kind of, get my bearings. Then I figured out where we were & what was going on, & I got that fear, which I think was the same fear that Willow must have felt, & I was all "no, no, no, it's too soon & it's all wrong", & I think that was the point when I started to hold my breath. And apart from the tiny sigh of relief when it became aparrent that they weren't gonna get with the gay lovin' in Willow's office, my breath remained held until the end of the update, when I finally remembered that breathing was really important.
Oh wow… I’m sorry to have caused you so much distress… I should have thought about that before I even posted that chapter… 
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It a good thing, really it is, I know the whole prospect of "your updates make me forget to breathe" doesn't sound like the best thing in the world, but it really is a good thing. Just as long as you don't write an update that's like, ten pages long, 'cos, then the whole, lack of oxygen thing would become a problem.

 yes… but breathing is also a good thing. I’m in favor of breathing, in fact. 

 You’re sweet. 

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So, phew & *big sigh of relief* that they've not passed the kissing stage yet. 'Cos that would have been bad, & it would have caused problems & they both would have regreted it - & there should be absolutely no regrets at all about that first time together.
Oh most definitely. Absolutely none. 
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Plus, we have to keep in mind how the whole thing would have affected Spencer, even if only indirectly, 'cos the whole dynamic & atmosphere between our girls would have changed & it would have made things awkward & weird & Spencer would have picked up on that.
 Probably. Especially since we’re not sure how much he knows about what’s going on between Willow and his Mommy. I’m sure Tara has explained a few things…. But kids tend to readily form their own assumptions and then run like the wind with those assumptions. 
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I do wonder what it is exactly, that's making Tara push thoughts of Spencer back, in favour of her own needs & wants? It just, felt odd, & wrong somehow.
Oh I wouldn’t be too worried about that, sweetie. No one’s perfect... But I highly doubt that Tara would do anything to harm Spencer. Besides when you raise kids, sometimes you realize that kissing around them isn’t as big of a deal to them as people who are not around kids all the time would think it is. 
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Aww, that sounds so sad. Do I sense a future star-gazing date? Maybe a camping trip? Or a visit to a little cottage somewhere peaceful & close to nature-y? 
I'm already swooning in anticipation
And to this I say I swear I already written this part out before reading your feedback. Everyone’s making all these guesses about what should happen and making me seem very predictable… (which I probably am ) The camping trip is definitely a must. 
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Aww, poor Tara having to go so high up when she's all afraid of heights - but it seemed that Willow eased those fears, as she didn't seem at all scared once she was in the appartment. Then again, she hasn't been near a window to see the view yet, but I'm sure Willow will take care of her.
And we already know how that went, don’t we? 

Thank you for such, funny, entertaining, wonderful feedback, Jea-Jea. 

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Dianneswillowtree~ Aww 

 I don’t know if I’m quite the Master, exactly… but thank you anyway 

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The original Sallypants ~ Quote:
Emmypants, bravo! Now THAT is how adults work out problems involving expensive rental cars - they talk it out, make out for several hours on a leather couch in an office, and then have a dinner date. Much better than a long period of drama and not talking and hurt feelings and pining.
 Oooo now I’m “Emmypants“? 

 I can live with that. 

I must say, I have to agree with you. Who needs long drown out periods of silence and (as you said) hurt feelings and pining? No one. 
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It seems that Willow has intimacy issues, or at least a lack of experience with intimacy. I'm glad she put on the brakes and didn't try to push herself into something she wasn't ready for. After all, you only get a first time with someone once.
That sounds about right… but wouldn’t it suck if it turned out that Tara had intimacy issues as well…? That would make for some very hairy drama, I think. 

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And how sweet is Tara, giving her the oven mitt? Very, very sweet. It's that kind of thoughtfulness that bodes extremely well for the foundation they're building in their relationship. After all, it's not about doing everything perfectly the first time, it's about having good communication and rolling that into the developing relationship.
Indeed, deary. I couldn’t agree with you more.  
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Rachel~ Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re liking the story, sweetie. 
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Henny~ Quote:
Yezzzz Emms woooooooo wooo wooo woWOOOOO. I'm glad nobody knows I'm reading this kind off romantic stuff...I have a reputation you know...I'm cool
I cross my heart and promise that I won’t tell anyone that you are a great big softy, sweetie. 

 (I hope no one’s reading this part…’cos if they are then that means that they just found out that the Henster is a romantic girly-girl! } 

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I think if this relationship gets future on track they really need to talk about there history. For Tara that would mean the time with Logan. Maybe you should keep that after there first love making like a opening towards Tara's heart. She opens up completely to the woman she loves. For Willow it will mean telling Tara that all the women in her life didn't matter at all...just one her. Tara could tense up about hearing Willow tell all her history and Willow can prove her love to her...oops I guess I'm drifting of in my ideas sorry.
Wow… once again, I promise that I already had that written out before reading your post. I hope everyone’s still buying that, ‘cos it’s true. *smile* They will most definitely delve deeper into Tara’s past… 
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Spencer is cute and yeah Tara should learn him a thing or two...maybe Willow can help....Maybe they can start being a family maybe a new baby ..wooo I'm doing it again..just stop me!
No. No new babies!! 

Thank you for the feedback, henny. You know I luvs ya.  
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WillowRulez~ Aww Hi, sweetie! I’m glad you didn’t miss the update. ‘cos then I would have missed reading your lovely feedback. 

 Yep.. Spencer is cute with his flower giving… He’ll have to smooth that out before he tries it for real with a girl his own age 

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Dorksrcool~ I’m so happy you enjoyed the update. And yes… I have to agree with you… there is just something about the image of Tara and her satchel that is very electrifying. 

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MMmmmm...I could just feel the heat emanating from their bodies as they got to know each other a little better on the leather couch. Oh my, leather, sweaty bodies, getting sticky in all kinds of places. Sorry, my mind went to that little smutty place for a minute. I admire their self discipline though, and agree it was best to stop...for now.
How did I know your mind was going to go there? 

 Perhaps Willow and Tara will have to revisit the leather couch in the future. 

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Sandman~ Yay! You liked the update! (which makes my heart do a little dance.. One akin to the dancing elephants in your post 

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Allison~ Quote:
Again I love it. I love the way you describe Tara and Willow's thoughts and feelings. They are sooo real. Each time I read your stories I feel like being in movies.
 Aww, that’s sweet of you to say. Thank you. 

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Willow had so many girlfriends (Is no ex- gonna be back? Not even a jealous one? ) that I love the way you push Willow to be patient and very different with this girl. How can she do that???? I couln't be patient if I were her. 
Well that's beautiful to see how much she cares about Tara.
I’m with you. I couldn’t be patient either. And to put your mind at ease.. Let me assure you, that I don’t see an old girlfriend from Willow’s past popping up at any time… okay.. Maybe one, but nothing too dramatic or nasty.  
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The trip to Japan is going to happen... I'm very excited about the day before Willow's departure. and what is gonna happen during he trip.…

 there’s much that could happen… I guess we’ll just have to wait and see 

Thank you for taking time to leave such wonderful feedback, sweetie. 

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Watty~ Quote:
I'm completely in love with this stage of a fic -- first kiss and the need for more after the first kiss. I mean, I love the angsty "are we/ aren't we" and the intimacy / passion of an established relationship but there's something breathless and wondrous about those early kisses.
I agree. I love that place in any fic. I’m all about the needy angst-free smooches.  
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This sentence has been in my head for the last few days, since I read chapter 10. There's still so much unknown about their relationship and the thought of one kiss is enough to make Tara go weak, it's a beautiful place to be in.
Indeed it is.. Sometimes I wish relationships could stay right there… right in that place. 
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Paul~ Quote:
Yikes! I'm falling behind on the feedback all over the place here. Stupid real life getting in the way of my Kittenly duties. Or should that be Kitten-y? And the word 'duties' tends to imply something less enjoyable, which this definately is not. So maybe it should be ... oh crap, I think Willow's contagious!

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Now, all that desire swelling to a thunderous chrescendo was sweet and sexy and all, but I have to admit it left me a bit confused at first. For some reason it just took me a while to twig to the fact that we were continuing on from where we last saw them on the couch. No fault of yours though; I must just have been especially slow that day.
No way… it was totally my fault. I think I could have done that part a little better so that people wouldn’t have been so confused. My bad. 
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Hmm, I have to wonder if it's telling that Tara is the one who wanted to take that next step, while it was Willow who shied away. From what we've read, Willow seems the more experienced, in terms of sheer volume, but Tara seems somehow more the grown-up of the two. If that makes any sense whatsoever.
That makes perfect sense. And just because Willow’s slept with a lot of women doesn’t mean that she’s experienced. She’s never been in love before… making love and having sex are two different entities all together. It’s a good sign that Willow gets that, I think.  
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When you cut from Willow in bed, wanting to phone Tara, to Tara in the elevator, I thought Tara had thrown caution to the wind, and was coming to Willow's place of her own accord. D'oh! Nope, it's the next day, and the scheduled visit with Spencer in tow.
Once gain…totally my bad. I could have totally executed that part better… in fact this whole update (If I’m going to be completely honest) was a little rushed. 
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Paul. 
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Anna~ I’m glad you liked the chapter, sweetie. 

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Chris~ Quote:
That chapter was really satisfying - and I don't mean that as in 'good enough', I mean that it was perfect for the situation Willow and Tara - and Spencer - are in. I liked that Willow had the maturity (and the willpower, ye gods) to cool things off, and that Tara's largely-allayed worries about Willow's history of brief flings are mirrored in Willow herself - for her, getting Tara in the sack clearly isn't the prize she has her eyes on.
Yeah, like I was saying to Paul earlier, I’m glad that Willow seems to be able to tell the difference between what she’s feeling now and what it’s always been with every other woman. She’s not just looking to get Tara in the sack…but weather or not she knows how to build an actual relationship is yet to be seen. Let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best 

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And, strange though it may seem, Tara's moment of panic-nausea out in the hallway was cute too - she's got the maturity to handle her relationship with Willow in an adult, responsible manner, but that clearly doesn't mean she's not giddy as a lovestruck schoolgirl at the same time
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I do wonder what Spencer will make of the two of them - Tara's not the kind to hide things from him, so clearly he'll find out something's up sooner rather than later, and that it's more than just mommy having a friend. He likes Willow, a lot - but I wonder, will Willow-as-Tara's-partner be a significant shift in his perception of her, and how will he deal with it? He still loves Logan a great deal (saw X-Men 3 tonight, so Tara and 'Logan' having been a couple is, once more, a really bizarre thought), and in his eyes, Willow could seem to be replacing Logan. On the other hand, he's a remarkable boy - it wouldn't do to underestimate his ability to adjust to new circumstances.
I know I’ve said this before but.. I’m not really worried about how Spencer is going to handle his mommy and Willow being together (could that be because I’m the writer and I already know what’s going to happy? 
 
) he’s a pretty well-adjusted type kid, so I think he’ll take it fine. Not to mention the fact that he really likes Willow and has no reason to feel upset by her inclusion into their little family. 
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Chris. Your thoughtful words have really made my day. 

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Irene~ Quote:
Things are progressing quite nicely on the 'getting-to-know-you-more' front between Tara and Willow. I would like to make mention of how responsible Willow has been in regards to the development of this relationship; halting things before they went further in her office, making sure Spencer didn't catch that 'stolen kiss'...it's easy to get carried away when you realize you're in love, but the more Willow thinks before she reacts will ensure a wonderful future for all 3.
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How easy it is to get distracted from everyday responsibilities when all you want to do is spend every moment with the one who has captured your heart. It's very sweet, but unless both are planning on living off the land they better get cracking and work...um...food, clothing, bills, etc...yeah very important.

 that was going to be the sequel! Willow, Tara and Spencer are forced to move into a dilapidated farmhouse where they’ll grow their own corn and tend the fields with the aide of an old ox named Brutus.  
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Imagine all the emotions adults go through in a separation/break-up/divorce: grieving, fear, anger, depression, and so many more. I'm sure Tara went through all that when she left Logan (how old was Spencer when Logan left?).
I’m thinking he was around 4 considering the timeline I’ve set up in the story.  
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Now children often go through exactly the same set of emotions and experiences. The difference is that they often have less information about why this is happening. This means the experience can be more tender, more traumatic, and generally more difficult for them.
So true….
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Spencer's personality suggests that Tara, and perhaps Logan to a lesser extent, have taken great care in explaining to Spencer why both his mommies aren't no longer together. It doesn't seem like Spencer will have that much difficulty in accepting Willow coming into their lives. Sitting down with Spencer and discussing Willow's 'place' in Tara's life, seems like the best thing to do. Also, Tara should include Logan in this discussion, that way Spencer will know that she still has a place in his life and I'm sure that Logan's support of Willow and Tara's relationship will help make Willow's transition into their lives so much easier and without too many, or any, complications. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
I’m certain that Tara would do no less for Spencer. 
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, sweetie… 
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MagicPancakes~ Hi there Emily! Welcome! Aww don’t feel nervous… I don’t bite (much 

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I’m so happy you’re liking the story. And I am also so glad that you’ve decided to leave feedback. And what wonderful feedback it was, too. Thank you so much. 
And I know what you mean about Spencer’s tantrum being “aww” worthy. I felt that way too…’cos he’s just so adorable. 
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I would also like to thank the following people for their enthusiastic requests for an update. 
CrazyTaraWitch 
Fleiss
Tarawillowfan 
Highlandlass
Henny
Dianneswillowtree
Dorksrcool
Shy one
Sallypants
Willow Tara Always
And 
Willowbaby. 
Thank you!
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