"He's beautiful, Buffy."

"He looks just like his daddy. Don't you, sweetheart?"

Buffy cooed to her hour old son as she sat in her hospital bed, holding him. Willow was with her, while Angel was outside with Anne. He had been there for the pregnancy, but it was now time to spend a little while with his daughter.

He sat in the waiting room with her, playing with Piggy and Mr Gordo.

"Daddy, when do I get to see Dan-Dan?"

"Soon, I promise."

"How soon?"

"Very soon."

Anne crawled up on Angel's lap and laid her head on his chest; contently sighing. He knew she'd be asleep soon enough. Stroking Anne's hair, he began to hear a small snore coming from his baby. He smiled, bending his head down and kissing her crown.

"She snores like Buffy does."

Angel looked up, seeing the person he least expected to see.

"You came."

"I wanted to see if Buffy was okay. How Anne was doing. And..to see Daniel."

"I know, that's why I called you."

"Thank you, Angel. I really...owe you a great deal."

"No need, Joyce. You deserve to see your daughter and your grandchildren."

Joyce smiled, somewhat warmly at Angel and turned to Buffys room. Opening the door a crack, she stepped foot in, and the two girls who were busily chatting and laughing away, instantly got quiet. Daniel must have sensed his mothers discomfort, because he started to get fussy in her arms.

"Shh, its okay."

She whispered, kissing his fuzz covered head. She looked back up at her mother with disapproving eyes. She still hadn't forgave her.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you, and my grandchildren."

"You have no right seeing either of my children."

Willow, sensing the tension, stood nervously and looked from Joyce and Buffy.

"I think I'll just go...keep Angel company."

And she ran out, not wanting to be there when the shit hit the fan. They both watched as Willow made her speedy exit, then concentrated on each other again.

"How could you say that, Buffy? Im your mother."

"That doesn't make any difference. Mother or not, you don't have any right to come to me and expect me to drop everything and say 'Mama, hold me. I just had baby number two and Im confused'. No. Its not gonna happen."

"I didn't expect any of that, Buffy. I was just hoping, since...you got pregnant again, we could make up. And try to be the family..that Anne and Daniel need."

"No. The family that Anne and Daniel need, is the family that Anne and Daniel have. Where have you been?"

"Sunnydale. You?"

"The Hyperion hotel with my husband and daughter."

"Husband? You..married Angel?"

"Since I was seventeen, mom. We've just got to make it official now."

"You've got to be kidding, Buffy."

"Oh, passing judgement again?"

"Yes, if that's what you call it. What kind of family are these kids going to have? A 'vampire' for a father and a slayer mother? And who is Daniels father? And Anne's? Riley is both their fathers, isn't he?"

"God, mom, will you please land back down on earth? Riley is dead. Angel killed him. Riley was a demon. Angels human. Riley raped me. Angel made him pay. Riley...molested my little girl. And Angel made him hurt just a little bit more. Got anymore input for me?"

"That cant be true. Riley was such a nice boy.."

"No. Riley was a fake boy. Very, very fake. He didn't father either of my babies. You can live in denial land, but I'd prefer not to. And if you hadn't noticed, Daniel looks just like Angel. And Anne? Spitting image of me, personality of Angel. Now, does that sound like Riley is either of their fathers?"

"..No, I..guess not."

"Well, thanks for dropping by and caring, but I've got more important things to do then discuss the past with you, and that's be with my kids."

"Do you need any help?"

"I think I can handle my five year old and my newborn, mom."

Sighing with defeat, Joyce gave up, figuring it would be useless to continue this now. Without a second glance, she left the room, leaving Buffy with her son.

Daniels eyes were wide open, chocolate brown like his fathers. The few fuzzies on his head were dark, and it already seemed, that he didn't want to be held by anyone but his mother and father. Buffy smiled down at her newborn son, proud of him already. He was perfect in every way, and besides the extreme strength he showed already, he was normal. Anne was still purely normal, but Buffy feared that she'd be a slayer when she got older. She didn't want that for her daughter.

Angel looked up, seeing Joyce walk out of the room.

"How'd it go?"

He asked in a whisper, so he didn't wake up Anne who was sleeping comfortably in his arms.

"Horrible. She hates me."

"I don't believe that, Joyce."

"Me either," piped up Willow.

"Thank you, both, but its true. And she doesn't want me near either Anne or Daniel. Seems I made the trip for nothing."

"That's not true. Don't say that. Wait out here. Im going to go talk to her."

Angel stood, with Anne still in his arms and walked into Buffy's room, knocking softly first.

"Buffy? Can I come in?"

"Angel. Of course."

He smiled and walked in, closing the door softly behind him. Walking over to her bedside, he sat down, looking at both Daniel and Anne.

"He looks just like you, Angel."

"And she looks like you."

"I know. But..that's not why you're here."

"No. Well, yes, but no. Buffy, you should give your mother a chance."

"No, Angel. Not after what she did. The things she said."

"What happened between you?"

"She tried to run my life again. Make my choices. She..tried to make me and Anne stay with Riley."

A low possessive, human growl came from Angel. Buffy reached her hand out and touched his.

"I know, baby. So you do understand how I feel?"

"Yes. But you shouldn't keep her grand kids from her."

"I can do what I want. They are my kids, not hers. She has no right butting in where she isn't needed."

"Is that what this is about?"

"What? What, no? Thats..childish."

"Buffy, your mother isn't trying to raise your kids for you. She just wants to be apart of their lives. I mean, give her some credit. She came all the way from Sunnydale to see if you and the kids were doing okay. Doesn't that show that she cares?"

"No, it shows that she doesn't trust me."

"Buffy, now that just isn't true, and you know it."

"Do I? How do I know she isn't just here to take Anne and Daniel away from me? They're my world. I couldn't bear it if they were taken away."

"Buffy.."

Angel scooted closer to her, seeing the tears in her eyes.

"Why would your mother take them from you?"

"She tried. She tried to take Anne when I gave birth. I was so scared that I ran away, and took Anne with me. When I came back it was Anne's first birthday, and my mother finally gave up. She also wasn't too happy I gave her your last name. She could have sworn on her life that..Riley was her father. She couldn't see past his pretty boy act."

"Im sorry you went through that, baby. I..I wish I was there."

"It doesn't matter now. We're together and nobody will break us apart, right?"

"Right. We're a family."

Behind them, the door of the room opened, revealing Willow, nervously looking at them.

"Hi, guys. How are you both doing?"

"We're fine, Will."

"Yeah, Willow. I straightened everything out."

"Good, well, your mother said she'll be leaving soon, because of..what happened..before."

"Yeah, well, I still cant forgive her yet. Im..not sure I can trust her."

"Tell Joyce to give it time. And also tell her she can stay in the hotel with us."

Buffy tried to speak, but Angel just put his hand gently on her arm, and she silenced.

"No 'buts', Buffy. She's still your mother. And you have to treat her with...somewhat respect."

"Fine. But she cant be alone with either Anne or Daniel."

"Fine. We'll be with her at all times. Willow, you're welcome to stay with us too, if you'd like."

"Thank you, but I've got school in the morning, and I don't think it would be good for me to invade a family reunion."

Buffy smiled slightly at Willows thoughtfulness and nodded.

"Okay, will you call me when you get home?"

"Of course! Dawn was sorry she couldn't be here. Giles too. They said they'll both call you later."

"Ah, its okay. I don't hate them for it. Just get home safe, okay?"

"No problem, Buffy. That I think I can do without any problem."

Both girls smiled and Willow exited the room. Buffy looked over at Angel, looking as if she was going to kill him. Seeing this, he smiled a bit and looked down at Anne.

"You wouldn't attack me and risk hurting our baby."

"That may be. But I can get you later. In bed."

"Hm..sounds...promising."

Buffy shook her head and smirked, while Angel just smiled and looked down at their children. He knew the Hyperion hotel would be a hell hole now that Joyce would be staying with them. What had he gotten them into?