Disclaimer: I own none, only Casey. I may not even own the plot which may be owned by Ivorycat (read her stories, they're good!). She also may be writing for this, so look out for her input. Joss, the insane god he is, owns the whole cast of characters you see, save again, for Casey, she is mine.

Attention: Look, there will be talk of, if not seen, cases of child abuse from Holtz. This happens because in my time line, Holtz took much of his anger out on Casey, and some out on Connor. But Connor was the favorite child of the two. More about that later. There also may be instance of corporal punishment. I would like to inform people that child abuse and corporal punishment are two different things. Corporal punishment will only happen when there is need for it to happen, and it will always be done in a loving environment.

Author's Note: I am going to try and put my teenage characters though what normal teenagers go through. That may be bad grades, idiot teachers, sexual harassment, drugs, alcohol, and that such. Some may be embellished a little, but guess what? If they are, that's because I have yet to experience them in my high school. Now don't say that I make this some kind of soap opera, because quite frankly, life is one.

Summery: The house finally serves its purpose


Chapter Twenty-Three: The Haunted

"How do I look?" Casey presented her outfit to another person who was working at the front.

"To die for, Case," Jen answered.

Casey laughed, "I hope that isn't literal. But anyway do you want to go through first and lead people, or me?" she asked

Jen shrugged, "I'll take the first group. And we'll switch off from there, unless something comes up, okay?"

Casey nodded, "Fine with me."

The night went by really quickly until about 10:00, they had about 45 minutes left until they could all go home, that's when Angel and company showed up. Jen had just taken a group of younger kids in and Will had taken a break and was sitting there talking to Casey.

Angel's eyes narrowed when he saw the blonde vampire leaning against the wall, talking to his daughter. "Get the hell away from my daughter Spike," Angel growled.

Will looked up and grinned, "Well it's nice to see you Peaches," he then looked at Casey, "This is your old man?"

Casey nodded to Will and then turned to her father; "I don't know how you know him, but stop it. He's being paid to be here, and I don't need you chasing him off."

Will rolled his eyes, "I'm not being paid pet, Claire's just a pushy little chit, plus she has me wrapped around her little finger. I was persuaded by her puppy eyes to come and help."

Casey sighed, "Whatever."

Angel growled, not liking the fact that Spike and Casey seemed almost buddy-buddy. Casey looked at Cordelia for help. Cordelia laid a hand on Angel's arm. "Look, one of the leader people just came out, I think it's our turn to go, okay?" she lead him into the curtained entrance and Casey shot her a look that said 'thank you'.

As Wesley, the last of the group, disappeared behind the curtain Casey turned to Will, "How do you know my father?" she demanded.

Will smirked, "I thought you didn't want to know that little fact." Casey stuck her tongue out and Will laughed, "Mature kid, real mature."

Casey rolled her eyes, "Who said I was trying to be mature? Now how do you know my father?"

Will shrugged, "Let's just say your dad isn't so unique anymore."

Casey stared at him; "You're a vampire…with a soul?" she stuttered.

Will grinned, "I drink blood an everything."

Casey opened and closed her mouth, not really sure what she should say. Finally she just turned on her heel and went to greet a group that would probably be the last for the night. Spike just grinned and went to the bathroom. A few minutes later Angel and company walked out, Angel was laughing, as the rest looked a bit shook up.

"Have fun?" Casey asked as she came over.

Gunn nodded, "You kids did good."

Casey smiled, "Thanks," she then turned to her dad, "Connor and I are going to be home tomorrow. This is going to be a bitch to clean up, so we're all going to crash at Claire's. Okay?"

Angel nodded, "Fine with me. I had fun, but be careful. And Casey?" he looked at his daughter.

"Yeah?" she looked up at him as she played with her hair.

"Tell Connor he screams like a girl," Angel laughed slightly as did the rest of the group.

"See you later dad, love ya!" Casey smiled and gave her father a kiss on the cheek before the group left.

"That guy is so not your father!" Jen exclaimed once Casey walked over.

Casey slowly blinked at her, looking tired all of a sudden, "Looks can be deceiving," was all she said before she started to dismantle the entrance of the haunted house. "Give me a hand will ya?" she called, the previous moment, seemed to be forgotten.

Author's Note 2: Yup, you got the Spike-Angel interaction. Now your up for some serious Charlie-Casey and Casey-Connor moments. Review and the chapters will come out quicker, I promise. And I give a shout out to zypher! She 's writing awesome stories, you have to read them!