YAY for the whole super story! Everything's going awesomely. I too agree that this section was especially well-written--less predictable than usual tv episodes or fanfics.
Also, I've decided that I really like that it's slightly more minor Buffyverse characters that are the most important to this fic. I mean we all love Buffy, but it's also very nice to *not* see her in this. (She's not showing up in the last part is she? I hope not--I like that this is a Xander story; Buffy always steals the thunder.)
Anyway, great job, eagerly awaiting the finale!