The last 7 chapters have a roller coaster ride for me. From Xander's bitter confrontation (that he and Spike were asking the same question and seeking the same solution...) to Willow's bird's eye view of sex w/ Buffy (which I think was hilarious) to this, making peace with an unknown future. I like that Buffy has moved from supplicant/protector to actually supporting what he needs. That Spike is anchored to her but needs to be himself. Deep breath. OK. What happens next?