Very enjoyable story, and I think you've got both Wes and Spike very much in character. I can quite imagine Spike being quasi-numb for a time after surviving NFA, but as always, he'd eventually need to start reconnecting. Love the poker, and most especially loved the fact that Spike was as curious about all that "paranormal physics" of what a non-corporeal could and couldn't do as we were! :) Thanks for writing this!