Summary/Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.
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Chapter 10
The next day saw the Scoobies, minus Xander, again gathered in the Summers living room. To avoid any problems with upsetting Buffy, Dawn was keeping her occupied in the kitchen by backing cookies with her. Spike was wary about Buffy getting burned on the cooker but he knew that Buffy would get upset if anybody started shouting so he didn't say anything to Dawn.
Willow had been thinking about the situation all night. She had managed to compose herself shortly after leaving the night before. She realised that for the last week Spike had managed to take perfectly good care of Buffy and Dawn. What was surprising about this was just how little of a shock that was.
Tara had seen her lover trying to process what she had been told about the events since last Saturday. She hadn't tried to talk to Willow about it or influence her in any way, Willow needed to do this on her own and see what was happening. Tara was glad that Willow seemed to accept Spike staying as being the best option, she knew that both Buffy and Dawn were in safe hands with the vampire.
Anya was pissed off with the whole situation. Not only was her friend sick but Xander was angry and that meant that she would be on the receiving end when he started shouting. They had already had one fight when she wanted to come today but he was still not welcome. Xander wanted her to think the same way as she did and got pissed off when she wouldn't try to take Buffy away from Spike. Anya had already decided that while she was concerned for Buffy, this was not a situation where she should get involved.
Without Xander's presence things went a lot smoother than the previous day. Spike recounted once more what had occurred the night Buffy was attack and of her subsequent week of insanity. Discussions were held as to what would continue to happen with Buffy and Dawn. Eventually it was decided that the situation would stay much the same as it had been, with Dawn and Spike living with Buffy. The only changes would be that the Scoobies would regularly bring groceries and blood to the house and would visit often.
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That night as Dawn was dressing Buffy for bed the phone rang. Spike walked towards the stairs from his position next to Buffy's door.
"I'll get it Bit."
"'Kay." After she put Buffy into bed Dawn made her way back to her room, stopping at the top of the stairs to listen to Spike's conversation.
"Look, I've bloody told you, she's sick......No, I don't know when she will get better......Well fine, stuff you and your poxy job!" He slammed the receiver down and started up the stairs.
"What was that about?" Dawn wasn't expecting the slight jump from Spike, she realised she had startled him. Him! "Why are you so distracted?"
"To answer both, that was Buffy's boss and he has decided to sack her. I don't mind, not the place for a slayer that, but Buffy needs it to keep a roof over both your heads." His face took on a look of pain and sadness as he realised what he had said. "Well, at least she used to, can't very well go to work now can she? Don't worry Bit, I've got a few things I can sell to get some cash." With that he passed Dawn and went into Buffy's room.
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"Time for bed Spike?" Buffy was very pleased with herself. She had been listening to Spike and Dawn speak and she was trying to say more. This time she had managed a whole question and she grinned at her achievement.
"Yeah luv, time for bed." Spike came and got into bed with her, just like every night.
Buffy wanted him to know she liked this so she wrapped her arms around him and snuggled up close to him.
Spike was slightly uncomfortable with this, memories of their previous relationship floating around in his mind. It wasn't too difficult to separate the two situation though, while they had made love many times, they had never snuggled up in bed. Hell, most of the time there wasn't even a bed involved.
Soon both Buffy and Spike were asleep.
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As was per usual, after she had woken up and made sure Buffy was dressed, Dawn went out and fetched in the mail. She looked through the few letters to see if anything was for her. Finding nothing she gave the bundle to Spike who had taken to opening Buffy's mail in case it was something important like a bill. Today however, when Spike read one particular letter Dawn saw his face turn an even paler shade than usual.
"What is it Spike?" Dawn was very worried about what could have shocked Spike like that.
"From Social Services Bit. They've found out about big 'sis, there's to be a hearing in two days about weather or not to put Buffy in permanent care. They want to send her to a funny farm."
TBC
AN: slightly shorter than last chapter but still longer than the others.
Anyway, things are back to normal now, I shall continue writing, hopefully you shall continue reading.
By the way, I don't know of 'funny farm' is a term used in America, in case you can't guess, it means a mental ward.
PLEASE REVIEW!!!!
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Chapter 10
The next day saw the Scoobies, minus Xander, again gathered in the Summers living room. To avoid any problems with upsetting Buffy, Dawn was keeping her occupied in the kitchen by backing cookies with her. Spike was wary about Buffy getting burned on the cooker but he knew that Buffy would get upset if anybody started shouting so he didn't say anything to Dawn.
Willow had been thinking about the situation all night. She had managed to compose herself shortly after leaving the night before. She realised that for the last week Spike had managed to take perfectly good care of Buffy and Dawn. What was surprising about this was just how little of a shock that was.
Tara had seen her lover trying to process what she had been told about the events since last Saturday. She hadn't tried to talk to Willow about it or influence her in any way, Willow needed to do this on her own and see what was happening. Tara was glad that Willow seemed to accept Spike staying as being the best option, she knew that both Buffy and Dawn were in safe hands with the vampire.
Anya was pissed off with the whole situation. Not only was her friend sick but Xander was angry and that meant that she would be on the receiving end when he started shouting. They had already had one fight when she wanted to come today but he was still not welcome. Xander wanted her to think the same way as she did and got pissed off when she wouldn't try to take Buffy away from Spike. Anya had already decided that while she was concerned for Buffy, this was not a situation where she should get involved.
Without Xander's presence things went a lot smoother than the previous day. Spike recounted once more what had occurred the night Buffy was attack and of her subsequent week of insanity. Discussions were held as to what would continue to happen with Buffy and Dawn. Eventually it was decided that the situation would stay much the same as it had been, with Dawn and Spike living with Buffy. The only changes would be that the Scoobies would regularly bring groceries and blood to the house and would visit often.
*****
That night as Dawn was dressing Buffy for bed the phone rang. Spike walked towards the stairs from his position next to Buffy's door.
"I'll get it Bit."
"'Kay." After she put Buffy into bed Dawn made her way back to her room, stopping at the top of the stairs to listen to Spike's conversation.
"Look, I've bloody told you, she's sick......No, I don't know when she will get better......Well fine, stuff you and your poxy job!" He slammed the receiver down and started up the stairs.
"What was that about?" Dawn wasn't expecting the slight jump from Spike, she realised she had startled him. Him! "Why are you so distracted?"
"To answer both, that was Buffy's boss and he has decided to sack her. I don't mind, not the place for a slayer that, but Buffy needs it to keep a roof over both your heads." His face took on a look of pain and sadness as he realised what he had said. "Well, at least she used to, can't very well go to work now can she? Don't worry Bit, I've got a few things I can sell to get some cash." With that he passed Dawn and went into Buffy's room.
*****
"Time for bed Spike?" Buffy was very pleased with herself. She had been listening to Spike and Dawn speak and she was trying to say more. This time she had managed a whole question and she grinned at her achievement.
"Yeah luv, time for bed." Spike came and got into bed with her, just like every night.
Buffy wanted him to know she liked this so she wrapped her arms around him and snuggled up close to him.
Spike was slightly uncomfortable with this, memories of their previous relationship floating around in his mind. It wasn't too difficult to separate the two situation though, while they had made love many times, they had never snuggled up in bed. Hell, most of the time there wasn't even a bed involved.
Soon both Buffy and Spike were asleep.
*****
As was per usual, after she had woken up and made sure Buffy was dressed, Dawn went out and fetched in the mail. She looked through the few letters to see if anything was for her. Finding nothing she gave the bundle to Spike who had taken to opening Buffy's mail in case it was something important like a bill. Today however, when Spike read one particular letter Dawn saw his face turn an even paler shade than usual.
"What is it Spike?" Dawn was very worried about what could have shocked Spike like that.
"From Social Services Bit. They've found out about big 'sis, there's to be a hearing in two days about weather or not to put Buffy in permanent care. They want to send her to a funny farm."
TBC
AN: slightly shorter than last chapter but still longer than the others.
Anyway, things are back to normal now, I shall continue writing, hopefully you shall continue reading.
By the way, I don't know of 'funny farm' is a term used in America, in case you can't guess, it means a mental ward.
PLEASE REVIEW!!!!