Title: Permanent

Pairing(s): Willow/Tara, Kim/Kerry, Olivia/Giles, and others

Summary: Sequel to Pro Tempore. More zaniness and a wedding.

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the multitudinous characters or pairings.

"Are you sure you don't mind?"

Olivia chuckled, "Rupert, if I minded I wouldn't be going. My parents need to get out of New England once in a while anyway."

Giles put his hand over hers on the arm rest in between them. "And the other thing?"

Olivia took a deep breath, "I'm thinking about it Ruppie. We'll talk more after we're man and wife."

"Husband and wife."

Olivia smirked, "How progressive of you..."

Giles took off his glasses and started cleaning them, "I'm not sure how Buffy and the rest of the... Scoobies... will react."

Olivia patted Giles on the hand, "I wouldn't worry Rupert, they love you."

"They don't really know me."

Olivia raised an eyebrow, "I bet they would surprise you Ruppie."

Giles replaced his glasses, "Maybe you're correct."

Olivia shook her head, "Of course I'm correct."

Giles smiled slowly and stared at Olivia. "I love you my Olivia."

Olivia leaned over and kissed Giles, "I love you too my romantic Rupert."

From a seat behind them came a voice, "Please get a room, or at least use the friggin' bathroom."

Dawn practically hung off of Tara's arm, which was quite a feat considering their same relative height. "C'mon, please?"

Tara shook her head and placed one of her hands on Dawn's hand. "I wish I could go Dawn, but Willow and I were going to g-go out..."

"...so that you can talk and 'find' each other again. I understand...really..."

"What is it you want Tara to go to?" Willow spoke from the doorway to the living room.

Dawn slumped down onto the couch, "Nothing, doesn't matter.

Willow frowned, "Well, now I know it is important."

Dawn pouted, but Tara answered, "The Science Fair finals that she got chosen for during the year."

Willow sat down next to Dawn, "Well, why didn't you say so. We should go. Why isn't Buffy going?"

Dawn blinked, "Willow, it's Science..."

Willow blinked in response, "Dawnie, it's you."

"Um...hello?"

Willow looked sheepishly over at Tara, "Oh right, um of course, we'll only go if Tara doesn't mind giving me a rain check on our date-ish thing."

Willow flashed a smile at Tara and Tara rolled her eyes, "O-of course I want to go Will. I g-guess we're going to see Dawn... um, what did you do?"

Dawn smiled innocently, "Whether mouthwash or toothpaste works better on plaque."

Tara and Willow looked at each other and winced. Tara spoke, "This s-should be l-lots of fun..."

Willow jumped up from the sofa, dragging Dawn up with her. "So much, tons and barrels even..."

Kerry dropped the last chart on it's place on the admit desk and barely restrained herself from sitting down. She spotted blonde hair and spoke over her shoulder, "I'm done Thomas."

A definitely female and familiar voice spoke, "Never been called that before, and I've been called a lot of things."

Kerry slowly turned around and gaped before she got back control of her jaw. "Randi?"

Randi shrugged, "I'd give you a hug, but I like my ass without your crutch up it and only one hole."

Kerry grabbed Randi by the shoulders and gave her a quick hug. Kim arrived next to Kerry, "Hey Randi, long time no see."

Randi inclined her head, "You work here Dr Legs...aspi?"

Kim nodded and Kerry spoke, "What are you doing here?"

Randi shrugged, "Mostly working. Hey, just think, I'm not Romano."

Both Kim and Kerry looked around and took deep breaths when Robert didn't appear. Kerry asked again, "No...really..."

Randi shrugged again, "Chicago got boring. I've known Thomas for a while. He needed a 'Roommate' so, I was like, what the hell, County isn't any fun anymore. Carter is like Mark without the baldness or slight skill with a basketball. Luka is teetering scarily on the anger edge. Susan is doing quite well actually," Randi glanced at Kerry, "Not as good as you, but hey, who can." Kim snorted with laughter and Kerry gave her an elbow in the ribs for her trouble. Randi just rolled her eyes at the interaction between the two women. "Anyway, Corday is doing okay, and Ella is the most precious toddler I've ever seen."

Kim patted Kerry on the back, "Are you sorry you asked?"

Kerry poked Kim in the stomach again and laughed, "No. anyway, Randi, I'm done for the day."

Randi smirked, "I know."

Kim laughed and Kerry just shook her head.

Riley paced back and forth in his new office. There was a knock at the door. "Come in." The First Lieutenant came inside and came to attention, "At ease Doc. Is everything ready?"

The Lieutenant nodded, "Yes Major, everything is."