"Is everything ready?" Violet asked

"Shh! Yes, your mom's already in position." Jess whispered.

Anne giggled. "I can't believe we're doing this."

"Yeah, well we would have never done it without you." Brian hugged his niece. "We're lucky to have you back." He looked over at Peter and smiled. "All of us."

"Did I just imagine it or did my guy actually just give up claim as being the only guy in the group." Beth asked in shock.

"Well another guy was going to have to be in the group sometime. Besides Peter kind of grows on you. But if you do anything to hurt Anne, I swear..."

"Ah, That's the uncle I know! Brian, he's not going to hurt me."

"See," Peter smiled putting his arms around Anne.

"Or else I'll hurt him myself." Anne assured him.

"That's my niece" Brian smiled.

"Will you all shut up," Jess glared at them. "Uncle Xander just arrived."

^^^^^^^^^^

"Hey Will, I thought Violet was meeting me here." Xander smiled at his ex-wife. "But this is a nice surprise."

"What are you talking about? Violet said she was meeting me here. I have no intention of being in the same room as you for longer than necessary." Willow glared at him.

"Will, come on its been six years. Eventually we are going to have to make some kind of peace. Countries that have been at war take less time to have negotiations."

"Fine, I'm prepared to listen to your groveling."

"My groveling? Look, I made a mistake. I admit I totally screwed up, but I'm not the one who has been holding the grudge."

"So I was supposed to run back to you saying I forgave everything you put me through? You hurt me Xander. More than I thought was possible and I've had some bad break-ups."

"I know Will. That's why I stayed away, but I believe it's time to talk. I'm not asking you to forgive everything with Anya. That would be impossible, but we at least need to be better than we have been. We were best friends. And I know it sounds corny, but I've really missed my best friend. The person who I could always talk out my problems with. You left and I had no support system left. You and Violet were my life and I lost that. I just want a chance to get my life back."

"Well I'm not saying it'll be easy, but if you're really up for it. We could have a family dinner next week. Start the peace talks with a neutral nation there."

"Thank you Willow. I had better go before Violet shows up, so you guys can talk."

"Xander?"

"Yeah?"

"I missed having a best friend too."