Disclaimer : I don't own Buffy or anything else in the Buffy verse, that includes the Angel crew. All of it belongs to Joss Whedon and the rest.

Time Line: Post Smashed thru to Wrecked. But this is how I would have liked it to go. Not to say that I didn't like the episode I just like this way too.

Authors Note: Thanks to again to all the people that have reviewed my story and/or read it.

This Chapter is dedicated to all my peeps at the B/S thread at Fan Forum. Cause you guys are just so cool, pretty and supportive. : D



Approvals and Suprises



Buffy was taken aback, she had been with her mother when she was in heaven and then when Willow did the spell she was taken away so fast that she didn't even get to say goodbye.

"hello honey" Joyce said happily.

"mom, thank god I thought that I wouldn't get a chance to say good bye again.." Buffy said relieved.

"well now you do but there is another reason why I am here" joyce said sternly.

"what mom?"

"You and Spike..." she said

"not you too mom? are you gonna try and convince me not to be with him?" Buffy asked

stunned.

"no honey I'm not, and I don't think thats the powers' intentions honey. I came to say congratulations and give you two my blessings. even when Spike was evil, I liked him, he seemed so kind and passionate when we had our little talks. I liked him more than any of the other guys in your life. Angel well when I met him he tried to kill you and Riley was always so...well weak. He didn't seem like the type of man for my daughter." Joyce smiled then and reached for Buffy who immediately came towards her and they hugged. "I know your confused as to who you are after Willow brought you back, but honey please remember that first and foremost you are Buffy Summers, my daughter, a friend to many, and Dawn's sister. I know you already know that Dawn needs you honey, but you have to remember that things aren't always what they seem. Dawn is growing up and she isn't our little Dawnie anymore. She has been doing some things lately that you don't know about, and I want you to handle it as soon as possible. Dawn has a purpose and it can't be wasted by what she is doing"

"what is she doing mom?" Buffy asked.

"that is something you need to find out for yourself, but at least now you know she is doing something" Joyce hugged her daughter again "I believe that you can do this honey and with Spike by your side it will be much more easier, he cares for Dawn and he loves you, let him in to your heart Buffy, so that you may be truly alive."

Buffy looked down at thought for a minute. She knew that Spike loved her and she also knew that he would do anything for Dawn, he had already proved that before time and again. Buffy knew that if she let Spike in her heart that there was a big chance that she would get hurt, especially if he left her like Riley and Angel.

"Mom what if he leaves me?"

"honey I can tell you one thing, and I want you to remember it always, alright?"

"ok"

"life isn't easy, and love is worse, but you need to hold on to it. You can't go through life wondering whether or not you'll get hurt, you need to make that sacrifice in order to find

what you want"

"but what if I never find it mom?"

"you'll find it honey, in fact I think you already have" Joyce said smiling.

"yea I think that you may be right mom" Buffy said realisation hitting her. Spike made her feel alive, more alive than ever before, and maybe just maybe it was because of love?.

"uhh humm" Whistler coughed. "it's time for you to be going Buffy"

"alright" she answered sadly looking at her mom.

"I love you Buffy, always remember that ok? and tell Dawn that I love and miss her too."

"ok mom..I love you so much too" and they hugged for a minute, Buffy almost in tears.

"oh Buffy before I forget, I know that you have been having some money problems, and there was something in my will that was left out."

"what mom?" Buffy asked curious.

"I want you to go to Los Angeles and go to the LA Imperial Bank and ask the Bank manager for the money from Joyce Johnston's account, all you have to do is take my Death certificate and some of your own ID and it won't be a problem."

"ok, but mom why did you still have that account?"

"It was money that my father left me when he died, that I never touched because I was planning on saving it for your wedding..." a tear fell from Joyce's eye and Buffy wiped it away.

"Thanks mom, I love you" she said the she kissed her mother on the cheek and she disappeared.

"Buffy, there is one more thing before we let you go" Doyle said

"Yea?"

"You and William are in fact destined to be partners, that is why you were brought here, we wanted to tell you that your feelings for him are approved and welcomed, but you must know that there will be hard times ahead for you and the ones you care for. Your resurrection is

still being reviewed by the council of oracles, obviously we were not pleased completely but at least we have one of our best warriors back fighting the good fight" Whistler said smiling and Doyle nodded.

"That's good to know, but what is gonna happen to me?" Buffy said

"we can't tell you that, rules and such...goodbye Buffy, I hope the next time we see each other it isn't because your being merited for your life...." Doyle said

"Goodbye Doyle" she said and went and kissed him on the cheek. Doyle smiled surprised.

"and Whistler, well what can I say...." Buffy said.

"you don't need to say anything Buffy, I know what your thinking, ' the little fat man is being annoying again, I'm glad I am almost rid of him' " Whistler said sadly.

"no actually I was gonna say, Thanks and its been nice" Buffy said and Whistler beamed.

"Goodbye guys." and she disappeared with a flash.

*****

Buffy woke to the sound of the shower running from across the hall. She smiled remembering what her mother had told her and what she had made Buffy realize. Had she really found real love? she sure hoped so cause she so wanted it to be real this time.

Buffy got up and put on her robe and walked out of the room and right into the bathroom. She almost burst into giggles when she heard Spike singing in the shower. Especially considering he was singing a song by Nickleback. Buffy sat down on the mirror chair for a second and

then she got an idea. She stood up and took off her gown and then quickly slipped into the shower with Spike.

"Ahh!! God Slayer what the fuck are you doing" Spike said shocked and appearing a bit annoyed, but Buffy could see the delight in Spike eyes from seeing her naked in the

shower with him.

"I made my decision Spike" she said and kissed him hard.

"If that's a no than I wanna a yes" spike said when she finished kissing him.

"Its yes Spike, lets try this thing, you and me, for real, no games, no one night stands, no LEAVING!" she said.

"Luv, I would never leave you, and if I did I would have a good god damn reason I assure you"

"good to know" Buffy said and they kissed some more in the shower.

Suddenly they heard someone coming up the stairs. Spike reached and turned off the shower and Buffy got out and got him a towel and then put on her robe.

"Hello?" Buffy said going out into the hall. She stopped when she saw Tara.

"Buffy, Hi" Tara said meekly.

"Hi Tara, umm not that I mind but what are you doing here?"

"well, umm y-you see I came over to umm h-help Willow pack her things"

"ok, can I ask why?" Buffy said, Spike coming up behind her and kissing her neck.

"gonna go get dressed Luv" Buffy nodded and he went to the guest room.

"W-well Willow and I are back together, and we decided it would be best if we made a fresh start, Willow is moving into my new apartment" Tara said as Willow came up the stairs.

"Hi Buffy" Willow said cheerily.

"Hi, so you two are back together and your moving out to live with Tara?" Buffy asked

"Yea, Buffy I love you, and I loved staying here but we both agreed, I hope you don't mind"

"No its no bother to me I was just wanting to make sure" Buffy said looking sad.

"Buffy please don't be sad or upset, I just wanted to start new, with no magic and everything"

"I understand Willow don't worry" Buffy said smiling

"Oh and plus Buffy you and Spike can have the master bedroom" Willow said.

"ok one, I just made my decision to try a relationship with him a ½ an hour ago, two,

good idea and three, I gotta know why you guys are suddenly so supportive of this"

"Buffy, all I have to say is, if the powers' support you, its easier for us to support you, were your friends and we love you" willow said clearly supportive and much more happier than earlier. Out of the corner of her eye Buffy saw Tara's jaw drop in shock

"How did you know about the Powers' supporting me and spike will?" Buffy asked, then suddenly Spike stepped out of the bedroom in a pair of jeans and a red t-shirt.

"what's this about the powers?" Spike asked and they all looked at Willow, Buffy and Spike in wonder and Tara in shock

End Ch 4

LOL I DID IT AGAIN HE HE!