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Chapter 3

Lately Buffy had an odd sensation that she was being followed. Slowly looking around her she noticed the same man she'd noticed earlier in the week. Setting the baby clothes back on the wrack she briskly walked his way. The man pretended not to notice her as he buried his face in the newspaper he had been using to be inconspicuous. However, that obviously did not work this time.

"How much is he paying you?," Buffy asked pointedly as she crossed her arms over her expanding belly.

"Excuse me miss?," he said in his Irish accent.

"Don't pretend you don't know what and who I'm talking about," Buffy said her anger rising.

"I'm sorry miss, but I've no idea what you're speaking of," the man continued feigning ignorance.

"Angelus!," she nearly screamed, but then lowered her voice as she sat down, "look I don't doubt he's paying you a lot of money. There is no way I can afford to pay you, but I'm sure the police would have something to say about a man following a pregnant woman around," Buffy threatened.

"Look Miss I'm sorry, but I really have no idea what your speaking of," Doyle said continuing his charade.

"Just tell him to leave me be. I'm finally free and I'd like it to stay that way. If I see you again I will go to the police," she said then stood and made her way out of the mall.

Doyle sat smiling to himself. The lass sure did have some fire in her. He would just have to tell Angelus that he couldn't follow the poor girl anymore. He doubted it would go over well so he would take the cowards way out. He'd call him and let him know that his services were now ending. Sipping the last of his coffee he then folded up the paper and left the mall.

Buffy made her way home anger rising in her every second. She wondered if he would ever leave her alone. She had half a mind to call Angelus and demand that he leave her alone. However, she figured that would just give him some sort of false hope. Pulling into the garage she made her way inside. Stopping as she became short of breath she leaned on the door jamb until she was able to catch her breath. This baby was taking a lot out of her. Making her way inside she decided to take a nap.

Angelus was furious as he slammed down the phone as evidence. Doyle was ending his services and no longer following Buffy. He'd said any other job he would be willing to take on, but he could no longer follow the lass. Angelus had pressed him as to why, but Doyle had no answer for him. Angelus figured he would just have to find someone else. Leaning in his chair he took a deep breath then shut his eyes welcoming the darkness. Angelus was just relieved that Dawn would be visiting her this weekend.

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Buffy had been experiencing more shortness of breath lately. She'd also been experiencing dizzy spells as well as overwhelming fatigue. She figured she needed to call her doctor. Making a mental note to call once she'd finished at the pre-school. Buffy absolutely loved working at the pre-school. She loved the children and that it gave her something to do during the day. Smiling she made her way into the center to be greeted by screaming children.

Most of the morning had gone by uneventfully. She broke up a few fights here and there between bickering children. Read for story time and now was putting the older ones down for their naps. Once she finished that she stood up and became instantly dizzy. Grabbing her head she tried to steady herself, but found herself falling to the floor.

Buffy awoke in an unfamiliar place. Opening her eyes and clearing the fuzziness that clouded her mind she realized she was in the hospital. Quickly she brought her hands down to her stomach. Feeling a small kick she let out sigh of relief. Searching for the call button she found it and pressed it several times. Finally a nurse rushed into the room.

"Your awake," the nurse said a hint of irritation lacing her voice.

"What happened? Why am I here?," Buffy questioned.

"You passed out dear. Now the doctor will be in here in a little while," the nurse assured.

"No I need to get out of here now," Buffy said a little alarmed.

"Your sister should be here anytime now. She said it would take two hours to get here," the woman explained.

"How long have I been here?," she asked.

"Just about two hours now," she said.

"And the baby is alright?," Buffy asked concerned.

"The doctor will be in soon," the nurse said then left the room.

Buffy really hated hospitals and she just wanted to leave. Frustrated she laid back down and waited for the doctor. Dawn arrived just before the doctor. They'd had just enough time to hug when the doctor walked into the room. Dawn perched on the edge of the bed holding her sisters hand reassuringly.

"Well Miss Summers first off the baby if fine," he said relieving the sister's fears.

"So can I leave now?," Buffy asked ready to flee.

"Have you been experiencing a lot of dizziness and fainting spells?," he asked.

"Dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue, but this is the first time I fainted," Buffy explained.

"We ran some tests, but the results have all come back normal. Except your blood pressure was kind of high. I'm going to have to say you stay here for a few days for observation," the doctor informed the young girl.

"No I'd rather go home. I'll see my own doctor tomorrow," Buffy said.

"I'm afraid I can't allow you to discharge yourself," the doctor said.

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Angelus had finally decided to go into his office. He hadn't really gone in since the divorced except on a few occasions. Making his way in he decided to check and see how Dawn was doing. Finding her cubicle he was confused when he didn't see her there.

"Hey you where is Dawn Summers?," asked.

"You ran out of here a few hours ago. Something about her sister and the hospital," the girl said.

"Shit!," he yelled as he pulled out his cell phone and left the office.

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Dawn grabbed her cell phone and went out into the hallway. Quickly she flipped it open and breathed out hello.

"Dawn is Buffy alright?," he asked panicked.

"Yeah she's alright, but the doctors want her to stay for a few days," Dawn explained.

"Well what happened?," he asked.

"She fainted at work. I guess she's been having dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue," Dawn explained.

"The baby…," he said not wanting to finish the sentence.

"The baby is fine," Dawn said relieving his fears.

"Good I don 't think she could handle another loss," Angelus explained.

"Look I better get back in there you know how Buffy hates hospitals," Dawn said.

"Yeah look I'll see what I can do. Which hospital are you at?," he asked.

"LA County," Dawn said before hanging up.

Dawn made her way back into her sister's room. Buffy was back to sleep already. Looking at her she did look a little sickly. She was paler then normal and she had bags under her eyes. Sitting down she sat and watched her sister. Nearly an hour later the doctor came back in and gently shook the young woman awake.

"Well Miss Summers we are letting you go home. However you are on strict bed rest and you will have a nurse 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I've spoken to your doctor and she will do home visits until you are taken off bed rest," the doctor explained.

"Wait where do I get a nurse?," she asked.

"We've already found you one," the doctor explained.

"Okay but who is paying for this? I mean I doubt my insurance will," she explained.

"It has been taken care of. The nurse will be in shortly to discharge you," the doctor said before leaving.