Title: Miracles Do Happen

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Sequel to 'Please, Don't Leave Me'. It's been 3 years since her death and The Powers That Be are letting Cordy go back…but it might take some work on her behave.

Couples: Regular ensemble.
Feedback: Yes please! Much needed!
Disclaimer: Angel and crew belong to the magnificent Joss Whedon and company. Nothing is mine, just my imagination. *g*                                   ***************************************************************************                            Chapter Four                   ***************************************************************************

Dawn: "Uh huh…OK…alright…when…tonight…OK…I'll tell him…yeah…it's going to be huge…OK see ya tonight…be careful…bye." Dawn put the receiver to the phone back on the base. Connor came up and put his arm around her shoulder kissing her temple softly.

Connor: "What did they say?"

Dawn: "They're coming tonight."

Wesley: "Good because we'll need all the help we can get."

Fred: "Did you find anything else?"

Wesley: "No, did you?"

Fred: "No…this is hard…how are we suppose to fight this thing if we can't figure out how to kill it?"

Wesley: "I don't know…Dawn, did she tell you if…"

Dawn: "Yeah he's coming."

Wesley: "Good…maybe he'll know something."

Gunn: "Hey guys, over here." They all crowded around a TV that had belonged to Cordelia.

Wesley: "Turn it up."

Announcer: "Breaking news…it appears that there is some kind of…monster that is demolishing and causing havoc on the streets of Los Angeles. It appears it is very dangerous and it is advised that all people stay in their homes until further notice. We will keep you updated…in other news…" Gunn switched off the TV.

Dawn: "Well that didn't help much…we already know more then they do."

Wesley: "Well let's just hope the Scoobies get here soon."

Connor: "Should I go get my dad?"

Wesley: "No, let him sleep…when they get here we can go get him. He's had enough to deal with already."

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Angel: "Who are you?"

Cordy: "Oh god…are you blind? Who do I look like?"

Angel: "Cordelia?"

Cordy: "Yeah."

Angel: "But you're…you're…"

Cordy: "Yeah I know…so are you but I'm a little *more*…deader." Angel got up and walked towards her.

Angel: "You're back…I…I can't believe it…how?"

Cordy: "I am but then again I'm not."

Angel: "Huh?"

Cordy: "It's complicated but I don't have much time…"

Angel: "What? No…where are you going you just got here."

Cordy: "I can't stay Angel…I'm not totally back." He moved closer to her.

Angel: "Your not? Then how?"

Cordy: "Like I said it's complicated but you have to listen to me…I'm only here strictly on business. I'm here to help with this *thing* that's causing our apocalypse *again*. I'm being tested and the PTB say that if I pass it I can come home."

Angel: "Oh my god…that's great…how long is this test?"

Cordy: "I don't know but Angel please you must listen to me…this is going to be a tough battle and you're going to have to be strong. Help is on its way and you're all going to have to work together."

Angel: "The Scoobies?"

Cordy: "Yes. I must go now but I'll be back and I'll continue to come back to help you."

Angel: "No…wait…you can't leave me…I can't loose you again."

Cordy: "Oh Angel…you're not going to loose me. I'm always watching and I'm always here even though you can't see me." She slowly stared to fade away.

Angel: "No! Cordy please! Don't leave me again! I need you!"

Cordy: "I'm always here Angel and I love you." She disappeared.

Angel: "Cordy? Cordy! Please…I need you." He sank to his knees and cried.

Angel: "I love you too."

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Cordy: "Ahhhh! OW!" Cordelia plopped back to her dimension hitting the ground *hard*. She got up and dusted herself off.

Cordy: "OK what the hell was that? I *disappear and reappear* from one place but disappear and *crash* to another? Gotta work on that." She walked over to her orb and watched Angel in his room.

Cordy: "Oh Angel…I miss you so much and it's killing me. I wish I could be there with you, *physically*. Don't worry, we're going to kick this demon's ass and I'll be back…I promise."

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A van entered the city limits of Los Angeles speeding down the highway.

Buffy: "Could you drive a little faster?"

Spike: "I'm already breaking the speed limit luv. Just calm down we'll get there." Buffy sighed.

Buffy: "I know…I'm just worried. I haven't seen Dawn in awhile and Angel needs our help."

Xander: "Don't worry Buff…she's just fine. She has dead boy's son as her husband and as bad as that sounds I'm not too worried about her safety. It's better then who you're married to."

Spike: "Hey! Watch your tongue Zeppo unless you want it ripped from your throat."

Buffy: "Alright you two that's enough. Lets just get to the Hyperion and we'll see what's going on."

Anya: "Ya know what's funny…well not funny ha ha but…"

Willow: "Get to the point Anya."

Anya: "Well…how come they're having the *end of the world* but we're not?" Everyone was silent.

Giles: "Well…that's…that's a very good question Anya but I'm afraid there isn't quite an answer for something like that."

Xander: "So what do we do…help them save their city and the *world* is back to normal?"

Giles: "Sort of like that, yes."

Xander: "Wow…and to think we've been doing it the hard way."

Spike: "There's gotta be some catch somewhere."

Willow: "Well, when I talked to Dawn she said that they couldn't find out who awakened the demon."

Giles: "Well that's not right."

Buffy: "I know…isn't there always a *freak* and then a *freak show* that awakens the demon?"

Willow: "That's the procedure. Something has to be up but I bet all the answers will come in time." They arrived at the hotel.

Spike: "We're here my fellow civilians. Lets get settled so we can get the lowdown and kick some demon ass." They all got out of the van and got their bags together. Willow came up to Buffy.

Willow: "Civilians?" She just shrugged.

Buffy: "Beats me…he's been kinda off lately and it's affecting our lovemaking."

Willow: "OooK…*too much* info."

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Angel got dressed and headed back to the lobby. Just as he entered the Scoobies came in carrying their bags. Dawn ran to greet them as Connor went to his dad.

Connor: "Hey…you OK?"

Angel: "Yeah I'm good…when did they get here?"

Connor: "Just now…what's up? You look like you've seen a ghost."

Angel: "I talked to Cordy."

Connor: "What? How?"

Angel: "It's complicated. I'll tell you all in a sec."

Dawn: "Buffy!" She hugged her big sister.

Buffy: "How are you? Connor treating you well?" Connor walked up to them and gave her a hug.

Connor: "As always." Buffy walked over to Angel.

Buffy: "How are you?"

Angel: "I'm good and you?"

Buffy: "Good. Willow talk to Dawn and so here we are…ready to kick demon butt."

Angel: "Thanks." They all exchanged hugs and greetings and Angel showed them to theirs rooms. After they were all unpacked and had eaten Angel got their attention.

Angel: "Ok guys…I've got something important to say."

Wesley: "What is it Angel?" Angel took an unneeded breath. He was doing that a lot lately thinking that he was still human. He was silent for a while but finally got the nerve to speak.

Angel: "I talked to Cordelia." ***************************************************************************                   Reviews…you know I love 'em. ~Michele~