Chapter 13 Lets Start a Riot.

Bobby had watched the two toddlers, color and of course the young talkative Mary ramble on about all things excitedly as she told Bobby about how her little sister was going to be named Samantha and how the shiny man from the park told her that should be her name…. Bobby paid little or no attention to all her rambles but noticed that Dean had disappeared into the nursery…it almost broke his heart that Dean and he were going to have to leave soon…Crowley wasn't likely to grant them extended stay in the small town and he wasn't sure it was entirely a good idea in his current state for Dean to be in close proximity of his children…He almost regretted calling Dean at all thinking only that Buffy was in trouble and Dean knew about his children. But the more he reflected on what Buffy told him and the more he observed he realized they needed to move cautiously. If these demons or whatever was behind the rebuilding of this town had a tough, smart slayer like Buffy Summers fooled then what chance did he have of anyone else willing to help them strategize for whatever Crowley and his crew were planning.

Flashback…

Bobby had entered the den following Crowley…It was only a few minutes before he opened a solid cherry door and offered Bobby go in before him, raising an curious eyebrow at the demon…He did so but kept a close watch on his hinny that Crowley had already snuck a pinch in earlier in his so called patting down. His eyes shot to a very glowing slayer in a leather high back chair appraising the two with a genuine smile, it was no question where young Mary got her looks, her mother almost the spitting image of the child. She consented to Crowley with a nod of her head, sat on the edge of her desk. He gestured for the unoccupied chair across from the slayer for Bobby to have a seat. Crowley evaluated the two noticing that Bobby despite his manor was nervous underneath the surface. But nothing showed as he took a seat in one of the chairs sitting diagonal from the tiny woman. Crowley cleared his throat speaking with fanfare making the informal introductions.

"Bobby Singer this is Buffy Summers," Crowley then gestured back to Buffy, "Buffy Summers meet Bobby Singer…hunter extraordinaire."

Buffy gave Bobby a gentle smile, "Forgive me for not being able to meet you out front but as you can see," Buffy took her hands rubbing the small round tummy that stuck out keeping her a small gap from her desk, "So what can I do for you Mr. Singer?"

Bobby nodded to Buffy removing his cap out of respect and holding it in his hands, "Bobby offered Buffy a friendly smile "Thank you for meeting with me, and please call me Bobby" Bobby reached forward to shake Buffy's hand, "You have some wonderful kids. You must be very proud"

Buffy gave a soft laugh, "Thank you Bobby and you can call me Buffy…I don't know what I would do without them…" Buffy's shining eyes surveyed Bobby's, "Your lucky you caught me before I had this one, " Buffy glided her palm across her stomach. The maternal love flowed from this woman, that was one of the first things Bobby noticed about her that and the fact she favored Dean's mom, at least from the photographs John had showed him.

Bobby nodded with a smile, glancing at her baby bump, "How long 'fore you're due?"

Buffy's glowing face shined even brighter if that was possible, "The doctor says two weeks but to be honest…the way she's been kicking I have a feeling a lot sooner…" Buffy raised a rosy-cheeked smile to meet Bobby, "As much as I love talking about my kids…I'm sure that's not why you traveled all the way to Sunnydale…so ask me anything and I will do my best to answer any questions or concerns you have."

Bobby indicated agreement "You're right, it isn't." he paused for a moment to carefully consider his words. "Buffy, if you don't mind me asking, how did you come to meet Crowley?"

Crowley snickered, "Really Bobby, is that really what you want to ask?" He added another laugh, "Would you feel better if I left you to speak to Miss Summers alone?"

Buffy noticed the slight flash in Crowley's eyes, "Would you rather speak to me alone…Bobby?" Buffy took her hand placing it on Crowley's arm letting him know it would be okay either way.

Bobby turned to Crowley with a glare, carefully keeping his face away from Buffy's before turning back to her, biting his tongue to keep the angry retort to himself. The last thing he needed was to get on the slayer's bad side "If you would be okay with it, then I think it would be best"

Bobby gave her silent consent to Crowley, "I don't mind." Crowley reluctantly stood, and went toward the opposite door to Buffy.

"I shall be nearby if you need me my dear…for anything." Crowley bowed slightly to Buffy but gave Bobby a final glance before leaving the room.

"Crowley tells me you're quite the hunter…" Buffy gave the door Crowley exited a general gaze, "Which I gotta tell you surprises me especially when he speaks so highly of you… It's no secret I've had more than my fair share of clashing with hunters, but you strike me as a good man Bobby…"

Bobby was more than a little surprised that Buffy had heard good things about him, but didn't really care to found out what. He tried his best not to be sarcastic "Well I'm glad to hear that...and yes, I am a hunter. Have been for a very long time. But I tend to stick closer to home and help other hunters out that need it. You say you've come across other hunters... "Would I know any of these characters?"

"Just a couple, one a long time in Sunnydale by the name of Cain and a few others that I would rather not go into about…but I can imagine you've got concerns…and I can assure you that the hellmouth is sealed and nothing is coming out of there…That was one of my first concerns as well when I was approached to come back to live here in Sunnydale…"

Bobby nodded, letting the hunter issue drop for now, "of course. But I gotta wonder why you chose to get involved with the new Sunnydale. The way I hear it, you spent years living here and it being a hellmouth after all...I haveta say was a little surprised to hear that you were the new spokeswoman for the town..."

"Well…it's probably the closest thing to a home I have and with two –soon to be three growing kids…I needed something stable and it just worked out great…it's hard enough being a single mom but at least this way I can keep an eye on things and still raise my family…"

"And you're not worried that anything will happen that could endanger your kids?" Bobby leaned forward but off Buffy's change in visage he decided to change his approach, " I'm sorry. Ignore that. I know how dangerous it can be to raise children in this life. I once had a couple old friends with families. They did everything they could to keep their families safe." Bobby took a minute to remember his old friend "one man, stupid though he may have been, abandoned his kids to keep them safe. Severed all contact and refused their calls. All to protect them"

"Bobby…"Buffy hesitated briefly, "I know what goes bump in the night…I've fought it a long time…I sacrificed more than my fair share…if I thought for one minute my children weren't safe here…I wouldn't be here…I know how it must look, a vampire slayer cozying up to a demon but I'm telling you …Crowley saved me…I don't know how safe I would be without his help…he and every demon that I've run across so far in this town are domesticated. They only want a peaceful life and in return they behave themselves…" Buffy raised her hand to stop Bobby from interrupting and allow her to continue, "I know it's probably in your instincts to distrust all demons, and I can appreciate that and your concern…but this town is a violence free zone, any demon breaking the rules is subjected to de-possession or slaying as the case may be."

"Really. Is there some kind of magic involved in this town, keeping people out and demons in line? I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that before..."

Buffy mused pulling her lips into a slight smile, "It's actually pretty simple, the people chosen for possession are given the option to become possessed and when they do a chip is inserted in their brain stem with a pulse that prevents anyone from becoming aggressive or dangerous…I was skeptical myself until I personally interviewed the people who have chosen to become vessels as the case may be…it's actually very productive which I know sounds crazy …but it's working and unlike all the craziness that is happening everywhere else this town is peaceful almost serene…and no deaths of any kind have happened since I moved here."

End Flashback…

Mary and John were fast asleep on the bench with Bobby. He watched them and only shifted slightly when one or the other moved in their sleep. He had seen angels and some things in his time that would have made a lesser man fall to his knees-but watching the two children, fast asleep…their tiny hands clasped lying against him almost brought him to tears… it was the most precious sight he had ever witnessed in his life…making him wish…things had turned out different for him. That he and his wife had experienced the joy of children. He smiled kindly when he felt Dean approach, he looked a little worse for wear but he seemed more confident than he looked over 20 minutes ago. Dean shoved his hands in his pockets giving Bobby a composed look, "I guess we should probably head out…"

Bobby sighed heavily, "Yeah…we need to talk …"

Dean quirked an eyebrow, "So talk…"

Bobby shook his head, "Not here…. we got ner idea who's watching or listening."

Dean pulled his hands out of his pockets, "We should drop the kids off…least get em home…."

Bobby gave Dean a sad but sympathetic look, "Yeah," Bobby stood quietly and Dean placed both children in Bobby's arms one on each side, He gave Bobby a nod.

Bobby whispered, "Ain't you coming?"

Dean grimaced, "Yeah, just somthin I gotta do first- someone I gotta say goodbye to."

Bobby signaled his head in support to Dean, as he watched Bobby go through the hospital doors, he turned back to the nursery but watched to see if the guards were still in the vicinity. Relief as well as determination filled Dean Winchesters mind, He waited till he knew that Bobby and the kids were safely nestled in the Impala before he made his move.