Chapter 3 – Indecision or Solution?

As Dorinda unlocks the door I follow her in. I can't help but smile and think how lucky I have become to find someone as special as Dorinda and to have Buffy close enough to know she is doing well and help her when I can, she is the daughter I never had. I know Dorinda has taken to her as well.

Now that we are home I can't help but let my thoughts drift back to Buffy. She has lost so much in her life. To lose Cordelia now, though they were not close, is a horrible thing and as much as I hated Spike I know that to Buffy there was something special between them. Buffy puts up a brave front, but I can see that she is lonely. Everyone has moved on and started a new life, but she has to stay behind to fulfill her duties as a slayer. Granted there are a lot more out there now who have joined in on that fight with her. I've been thinking of telling Buffy we should relocate. Send in another team to watch the Oklahoma Hellmouth and maybe go somewhere else. With all the slayers still being found out there we could start a school or training facility of some sort. Buffy could help train and teach the young ones and spend the rest of her time starting a family or just living.

She has already missed out on so much in her life. Maybe if we moved to the UK she could spend more time with her sister and Xander. Maybe we could even convince Willow to move with us as well. She would definitely be an asset to us with her Wicca knowledge.

Deep in my thought I slowly feel Dorinda sliding up behind me to massage my neck. She knows what I am thinking as we have had these conversations many times before.

"Maybe you should discuss all this with Buffy herself. I'm beginning to notice that she appears to be unsettled. I can tell she is happy honey, but she is missing something, and it's starting to show. Why don't we go back over to her house tomorrow morning and see what she thinks. The worst she could say is 'no'. If anything we can make a decision one way or the other instead of playing the 'what if' game. I've told you before, but I will tell you again. I love Rupert. I will go wherever you find that we need to go. You are my life now."

"I agree Dor and appreciate everything you are willing to sacrifice for me. Do you mind changing our plans for the state fair tomorrow? I think I could pass on the junk food and rides if you can, I really just wanted to go to see the art work that is displayed."

"Not a problem. I want what is best for you and Buffy. I feel like she has become my daughter. I love her and I hate to see her upset, or you, and we know that by extension you feel what she feels."

"I can't tell you how much I love you right now. I am so happy to call you my wife."

"Oh I know how you can show me." Dorinda said with a small quirk of her left eyebrow.

I grab her then and carry her to our room. And repeatedly show her how very important and love she is.