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*                                   ***************************************************************************                            Epilogue (Cordy's POV) ***************************************************************************

It feels so good to be home. After that whole apocalypse thing was over there was a lot of talking after wards. I had to explain what happened and why I was gone and how I got back and talking can take a lot out of a person you know. I'm up to date about everything and what happened while I was gone and as Angel said when Buffy told me she was married to Spike, I laughed. It's just weird ya know.

Buffy and Spike? Whoa!

Fred and Gunn have a baby of their own on the way. She's what was it…oh yeah 8 months pregnant so she's ready to pop any day now. They live together in a cute little house near the hotel but they don't do much fighting with Fred and her belly and all. It just might get in the way or something. They had a wedding all over again but this *I* was in it. Yeah!

Wesley is doing well as well he found himself a girlfriend *finally*. She's not all she's cracked up to be but she brings joy into Wes's dull life and we're happy for him. Now when they decide to have kids I'm not taking care of them because if they turn out to be anything like her then watch out! I know I'm just being my old Queen C self again but what can I say, old habits die hard.

Xander and Anya are expecting…what is it their second child within the past year? Did anyone ever teach them to use condoms once in a while? Geez! Well I'm just happy Xander found someone who can make him happy and still keep his head leveled. Because if there is anyone who can keep his head leveled it sure as hell is Anya. What a crazy woman. She and Wes's girlfriend should get together sometime.

Let's see am I missing anyone? Oh yeah Willow's good and she found herself another girlfriend. Giles is back in England doing what he does best. Watch! Ha, ha…*coughs* OK um Lorne is still going good with his karaoke bar but he's warned us not to come near it this time. If we need him he'll come to us. Yeah we kinda jinx him when we're there. Dawn and Connor are expecting a bundle of joy as well and they are quite happy living with us now.

Then there's my little family. Angel and I are happy and I couldn't be more in love with someone as I am with him. We adopted a gorgeous little girl whom to our surprise is a very special girl. She has some type of special powers or something but we'll deal with those later. We named her Mirari. It's Portuguese for Miracle. Don't ask me why we did it we just looked it up and BAM it was there. But I really think we named her that because of all the things that have happened to us there is only on way to describe it all. A miracle. She's the cutest little thing though and she makes our world brighter. She's 2 years old and talks up a storm.

"Mommy, mommy. Come see star on Christmas tree." She tugs at my sleeve and gives me her cutest puppy smile. I could have sworn she learned that from Angel within the year she's been with us.

"OK, OK hold on." I look at myself in the mirror once last time adjusting my clothes and accepting the woman I have become. All that's happened to us has been an experience I will never forget.

"Come on mommy."

"Ok! Here I come."

I follow my daughter to our Christmas tree in the lobby, which is surrounded by all my family and friends. It is our first Christmas since my return and I thank the Powers everyday for giving me a second chance to be with my family and friends. I walk towards the tree and I feel Angel's cool hands surround me from behind. He kisses my neck and I feel safe in his arms. We watch the tree glisten and shine with lights as we here the clock chime 12.

"Merry Christmas Cordy." Angel whispers to me as I lean back in his arms and watch our little girl fall asleep in Connor's lap.

"Merry Christmas Angel." You can call it a fluke you can call it good luck you can call it whatever you want but I believe in miracles and that's just what I think happened when the Powers let me come back. I believe it and so should you because Miracles Do Happen.

The End                            ***************************************************************************                                  OK I'm finally done now. How did you like it? I know it took me a while to finish what with the holidays and everything but I got it done and I hope it was worth your reading time to you. Love ya all and Happy Holidays! Send me reviews b/c you know I love 'em! ~Michele~