A/N This story is my first attempt at writing in a Journal Format. Let me know what you think. Oh and the story will deal more with Spike and Mark and less with Hope, but she might surprise me with a plot twist or two.
April 14, 2525
Spike's POV
I promised her I'd always take care of the family. She just never imagined that our family would last as long as it has. Until today… Wait let me start by saying that Hope was too much like Buffy for her own good. I went by her apartment tonight to check on her and her pregnancy. Mike had left her after he'd found out about the baby, stupid whelp, but Hope wouldn't let me go kill him. So I was the only one looking out for her. The last woman in a great line of wonderfully stubborn, caring, stubborn, powerful, stubborn, beautiful, and have I mentioned stubborn women. I get to her place, only to find out that she had taken off during the day. I followed her scent to the airport, but she could have taken a plane anywhere. I figure the Slayer in her will be drawn to a Hellmouth. So, I'll try all the Hellmouths where the planes leaving the airport that day landed first. That's still five cities across the country, but I have a promise to keep. Plus I really want to see the new baby when she's born. I love seeing my girls for the first time. Of course that's after I rip her mother's throat out for leaving without even a note.
April 14, 2525
Hope's POV
Now that I'm on the plane I can allow myself to relax. I didn't want to leave without Spike, but when that Demon attacked I was lucky to get home and grab as many things as I could. I'm going to Mike's to lay low until the baby's born. He owes me that much. I'll call Spike's cell phone as soon as we land. I know it will be awkward living with Mike again, especially after all the awful things we said to each other, but this is about our baby's safety not our comfort. Family always comes first, Spike taught me that. I just hope the baby comes soon. I'm tired of feeling so helpless. Oh God…
April 14, 2525
News Report
On Flight 8000, today, on a routine flight to San Antonio, Texas, Hope Lewis gave birth to a son Mark. Mother and Child were taken to San Rosa Hospital, soon after the plane landed, and both are in stable condition.
April 15, 2525
Spike's POV
Bloody Hell, I'd gotten lucky and found a witch kind enough to do a locator spell. San Antonio, might have known she would go after that loser ex of hers. So I get to the city, tracked down her scent and start to get worried. I can tell she's lost a lot of blood. I hope nothing happened to her or the baby. I get to the hospital, and I find her asleep in her hospital bed. She's breathing normally and only has one strong heartbeat so I ask her doctor about the baby after confirming that I'm her brother. The doctor then assures me that he is fine. HE! There hasn't been a boy in this family since before Joyce had Buffy. I didn't think this family could have boys. He's amazing. There's an actual boy in my family. Though, I want to stay with the little guy, I know I have to go upstairs and check on and talk to his mother.
April 15, 2525
Hope's POV
I can sense him coming, but he doesn't seem angry. I guess that means he's already seen Mark. Who can stay mad after looking at a newborn? I just hope he won't yell at me too much. I'm still really tired.
April 15, 2525
I talked to Hope for awhile. She explained about the Demon and wanting to hide until the baby was born. I can't say I blame her, anyway as soon as she and the baby have finished being under observation all three of us are going home. I even insisted on moving in until Mark can sleep through the night. An extra adult is always useful to a tired new parent. Especially one who I know will go out patrolling before she's really ready. Bloody Stubborn Slayers.