Yeah, that was actually one of the few things I knew before I started reading the fic. And that TV!Bob is James Marsters, right? (Although, limited as my knowledge is, I actually think I like book!Bob better. At least as he appears in fic. Though I can see how that is less convenient for slash.) Some people do seem to be writing in a smushverse that combines the two, though, which confuses things.

If I try the books and can't stomach them, I may attempt the TV show? TV is really not my favorite way to absorb drama stories, though. In fact is is probably at the bottom. Though at least it's a short series. ^_^