Chapter 25
Title: Sacrifice
Author: Britt
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize. However I do own Rory, how friggin cute is she!?
Author's Note: I am SOOOO sorry that it has taken so long to get this chapter out! I have had a busy couple of months. Also right now I'm attempting to finish a fic that I started back over a year ago so that's been taking up a lot of my time. Anyway, please forgive the long wait for this chapter and forgive the shortness, but it must be done. Anyway, please review!
Last chapter:
Angel turned his attention towards his girlfriend and held out his hand.
"Ready?"
Buffy sighed, hating that she was going to have to go over everything that happened yesterday again, but for her daughter she'd do anything.
"I'm ready."
As soon as Buffy and Angel walked into the police station they were met by a nervous looking Giles. He simply nodded at the two but was unable to say anything because of the two detectives walking up to them.
"Hello Ms. Summers."
Buffy simply nodded her head in greeting and followed the detectives back towards the interrogation room. Once everyone was situated Officer Ellis turned on the tape recorder and turned his attention towards the young blonde.
"Now I recorded your story yesterday so you wont have to go through that again. I just have a couple of questions for you. It shouldn't take long."
Buffy nodded, already wishing it was over.
"Are you willing to have a paternity test done on Rory?"
Buffy sighed. She had been debating this all day and she was still conflicted on what she wanted to do. However, she knew what needed to be done so she steeled herself for a fight with Angel before answering the detective.
"I don't want to do it, it's one of the things I least want to do in my life, however, it's what needs to be done, so yes, I'm willing."
Angel simply nodded. He knew that it would happen, even though he hated it. He had seen her pro/con list earlier before he had come downstairs that afternoon.
"However, I want this to be made perfectly clear. My daughter has nothing to say about this. I will tell her that she is getting blood drawn to make sure she's not sick or something, I'll make something up. She will not be called in as a witness if this goes to trial, and she will not be included in any of the meetings. Are we understood?"
"What if she's needed for questioning?"
Buffy shook her head.
"She wont be. Why would she need to be questioned as A.) She's only 4 and B.) She has no idea any of this is going on. She has no idea that her father is a rapist and she has no idea what went on yesterday. Also, she will be leaving right after New Years to go back with her grandparents when I start school. So after her blood is drawn, that will be the end of her participation. Is that understood?"
The two detectives nodded before returning to the subject of paperwork and the appointment with the medical examiner to take Rory's blood.
After two hours of going over the story that she had been specifically told she wouldn't have to relieve, Buffy was able to take a breath as Angel, Giles and herself walked out of the police station into the night hair.
"You okay?"
Buffy nodded.
"Fine, just tired. Between arguing with Rory and then dealing with this, it's been a hectic day."
Angel smiled sadly but didn't answer.
"Would you like me to drop you off before we go and get Angel's car?"
After thinking of Giles' proposal for a minute the slayer shook her head.
"No thanks Giles, I think I'm going to walk home, maybe get in a few sweeps in the cemetery. You two go ahead."
Angel shook his head.
"Your too tired to patrol. Let us drop you off and after I grab my car I'll patrol for you."
Buffy shook her head.
"No Angel, I'm the slayer. I've been completely ignoring my duties since Rory got here and it's time I stopped."
Before either watcher nor vampire could respond, the slayer was gone into the night.
"She's going to get hurt."
Giles shook his head before leading the vampire towards his car.
"She'll be fine, she just needs to vent."
Angel nodded even though he couldn't help the tightness in his chest. He hoped the watcher was right.
TBC! Like I said, I know it was short. But at least it's something. Please review!