Great chapter! Loved the interaction between the boys. Spike's as prickly as a hedgehog (with good reason).

Something tells me this deal is too good to be true. I can't see Darla just letting Spike walk away at the end of the summer. He's too pretty -- I bet he'll be really popular with the johns. And after what we saw of Darla's past I doubt she has much compassion left after everything she's been through. I hope I'm wrong though. Angel is obsessive... Lets just hope he becomes obsessed with Spike and refuses to share! ;)

Can't wait to see where this goes.

Good luck on your road trip!