Prologue

"Buffy? I'm here." Willow called from the first floor of the Summers' home.

"Up here Will." Her friend's voice called. "I'm in the bathroom."

The redheaded Wiccan headed up to her friend. She'd been worried about Buffy ever since Riley split to rejoin the military. But lately she seemed to be coming out of her funk. Or that's what Willow thought till the frantic phone call had come this morning. Buffy had been in a major panic mode and the only thing she seemed able to say was that she needed to talk to Willow ASAP.

So here Willow was.

Willow opened the door and entered the bathroom. Her blonde best friend was sitting on the floor. "Buffy?"

Buffy looked up. Her face was streaked with tears.

Willow quickly shut and locked the door behind her. Then she knelt down next to Buffy. "Buffy? What is it?"

Buffy bit her lip. "I'm pregnant."

"What?"

She nodded and held something out to Willow. A quick glance told her it was a pregnancy test and it was positive.

"Oh Buffy. Riley?"

Buffy nodded again. "I never thought- I mean- I can't even- Willow, what am I going to do?"

"It'll be okay." Willow hugged her and Buffy held on. "We'll help you. We're all here for you Buffy."