A/N: So do you all hate me for being so angst yet or what?

Summary/Disclaimer: See Chapter 1

As soon as we got to the hotel, Buffy lost it. I just watched as she started crying and then she couldn't stop her tears became stronger and stronger and her sobs more frequent. I have only seen her like this one other time in my life and that was the day that Joyce and Dawn died. I pick her up from the ground and just hold her in my arms, trying to soothe her as best as I can. I have no idea what she went through these past years, but I can tell it wasn't very pleasant.

My heart breaks for her. If it weren't for the fact that Riley is already dead, he would face my wrath. Ripper would like to spend some time with him, teaching him how if feels to treat a lady the way he has. Finally she stops crying and she looks up at me.

"Thank you."

"Of course." I say with a shy smile, I know that right now she can use every ounce of support that I and everyone else for that matter can give to her. "Better?"

"Much, you have no idea how good that felt." She says as she wipes the tears from her face. One day I hope she can tell us what happened. Until then I hope she feels safe in the knowledge that we are all here to help her. "Thank you again." I hear her say right before she leans in and kisses my cheek. How I have missed that, perhaps in time we can go back to what we once had before Riley Finn, entered our lives.

Willow and Tara have come out to see if they can help us, but there isn't anything that needs help, we are going to load everyone up and head back to Sunnydale tonight. When we walk into the room, I see two children watching television. They have sandy blond hair and from where I stand seem engrossed in what they are watching. I'm so happy seeing what Buffy has that she never thought she would. My heart sings with joy and I remember the letter that she gave to me the day she married Riley.

I found the letter sealed next to a fresh pot of tea. I expected Buffy to be waiting when I came down, but alas she was not. Instead I find the tea and 3 letters, one for Xander one for Willow and one for me. I take mine and open it the words don't quite sink in until the second time around.

Dear Giles,

I'm sorry that I have to tell you this way, but I'm get married to Riley, today. I know this is sudden and not planned. After we are married at City Hall we are leaving Sunnydale. I don't want to leave, but I have to go. I won't be able to contact you or anyone at all.

I want you to know that this has nothing to do with us, or what happened. You have no idea how much I want to go back in time right now. I wanted so much for us, but that is not possible. You have always been there for me, so I don't want you to feel like I'm running away, because I'm not. I'm doing what is best for everyone. Trust me when I say that.

I love you more than words can say, I don't know if you feel the same way or if you still carry a father's love for me. I will think of you everyday, I know it. I am asking for you to forgive me.

I hope to be able to see you all of you again. Right now I'm not sure, its very doubtful. I wish that I could tell you everything, but I can't. Please don't be mad at me. Again I shall miss you terribly. I love you Rupert Giles.

Love Always,

Buffy

Most of what Buffy is saying makes no sense at all. She is marrying Riley yet she doesn't regret the times between us. She is doing what is best, somehow I don't believe that at all. I toss the letter on the table as I run up the stairs and grab my shoes as well as my wallet and keys. The new car should get to me City Hall fairly quickly. I don't bother calling Willow or Xander, I doubt very much that they will be able to help in this matter. Outside of City Hall I can see her standing there waiting for him. Once there he wastes no time taking her bag from her and placing it in the car, then practically running her inside the building.

I park as fast as I can, apparently however I am not fast enough. By the time I got across the park and was able to see City Hall I see them walking out; the gold wedding band reflecting from her finger has she shields her face from the sun overhead. They are married, and I was to late stop them. I watch as he places her in the car, then circles it to get in himself. As Riley drives them away my heart sinks. I love her and she's now married to someone else.

I walked back to the condo, forgetting my car, I needed to walk and think about everything that Buffy had said, everything she has done over the past few days. The bruises the sudden marriage. Something is wrong and I hope to figure it out. Back at the condo, I see the letter sitting on the table where I threw it in my haste to leave. I pick it up and read it again, and again and again. The last few lines always get to me as I read them one last time before I put the letter away, this time I can't help but read them aloud to my self.

I love you more than words can say, I don't know if you feel the same way or if you still carry a father's love for me. I will think of you everyday, I know it. I am asking for you to forgive me.

I hope to be able to see you all of you again. Right now I'm not sure, its very doubtful. I wish that I could tell you everything, but I can't. Please don't be mad at me. Again I shall miss you terribly. I love you Rupert Giles.

Love Always,

Buffy

I pick up the bottle of scotch and proceed to drink from it. No need for a glass today my heart hurts to much to care right now. I sit down on the couch and proceed to drink myself into a stupor. I feel asleep on the couch and that was where Willow found me the next morning.

"Giles, Giles."

"Oh yes Willow?"

"The cars are packed, we are ready when you are."

"Of course. Where is Buffy?"

"She's getting Alex and Emma, here they come now."

I turn to see Buffy walking towards me each hand holding on to that of one of her children's. In the sun its hard to get a good look at them, and its not until they are all standing right in front of me that I see two pairs of green eyes starring back at me. And at this moment I can only think of one thing, Riley has blue eyes, the same as Buffy.

A/N: Thank you for the wonderful reviews, you all make me want to keep writing.