"Um, hi." Buffy's heart was beating very fast as she took in the serious look on Jay's face. He was worried and she knew it.

"Hello."

She waited anxiously, cleaning her sword with a towel out of her gym bag as she watched him stand there. "Well?"

Jay crossed his arms, a look of amusement crossing his face, "Are you going to tell me what you and Thor chatted about?"

Suddenly feeling lighter, Buffy placed the sword in its sheath, "No."

"Why?"

"Make it worth my while." She said and grabbed her gym bag, moving towards the doorway.

"Buffy?" His voice was incredulous and she giggled.

"You heard me. We're married, I'm sure you can be creative." And she left the gym, still giggling madly.

Jay watched her leave with an expression of sheer disbelief on his face, then he laughed. She was so going to be surprised by how creative he could be.

~*~*~*~*~*~

Buffy 's eyes met his across the cafeteria and he watched them go soft, letting him know she was thinking about him, and not in anyway that they could show in public. He smiled back, running his tongue over his bottom lip, knowing it would make her crazy.

Buffy looked at her tray and cursed quietly, making Daniel frown at her in concern, "You ok Buffy?"

She looked up, her cheeks flushed, "I'm good Daniel. I…" Her wide eyes watched Jay walk by and she swallowed. He moved like a big jungle cat, all muscle and smoothness.

Jack laughed, "Oh Danny boy, she's fine, just a little distracted by yon Colonel." He jerked his head and Daniel looked over at Jay who was smiling slightly as he sat down to eat with his team.

Buffy huffed out a breath, "I'm going to…" she glanced at her table companions who were listening with interest, and she laughed, "Never mind, your virgin ears don't need to hear." She said with a grin.

Jack sighed, "Damn, I'm not getting any and was looking forward to hearing about it." This made Daniel choke on his pasta.

Buffy smiled primly, "Then ask Daniel. I'm sure that he and Will don't play canasta." And having delivered that little piece of news she got up with a smile and left.

Jack eyed his best friend with curiosity, "I don't think I've ever seen you so red before Daniel."

Daniel grabbed his drink to clear his throat, "Damn woman." He muttered making Jack whoop with laughter.

It was later when Buffy walked into Jay's office, stopping short at the bouquet of red lilies on his desk, not shutting the door behind her. She saw the card and took it, opening it with a smile.

~To my beautiful wife. I'm gonna you make you talk. ~

Buffy sighed, and her head turned when she heard him walk in behind her. "This was sweet." She smiled as she turned and he smiled back, "I've got permission to take you home early." He pressed her up so her bottom rested against the desk, then took her braid and tilted her head with it, kissing then biting down her neck, making her sigh and shiver. He let go and moved back, and she opened her eyes.

"Let me get my stuff, you get the flowers." Buffy replied quickly.

Back at the house Buffy flopped down on their couch with a sigh, "Honey, I'm home." She leaned over until she was lying prone and closed her eyes. To her husband's bemusement she fell immediately to sleep.

"Well, I guess I made the right decision to bring you home." He quipped. He locked the door and went over to pull off her shoes, before covering her up with a blanket. Jay picked up the mail and sorted it, his pile, her pile, bills and junk, then sat down in one of the chairs to keep an eye on Buffy and read his mail.

A couple of hours later Buffy opened her eyes and looked around, "Jay?"

"In the kitchen Babe."

She pulled the blanket off and stretched, then yawned mightily. She undid her braid sleepily and wandered into the kitchen to give him a kiss. He cupped her neck and pulled her closer, deepening the kiss until they both had to breathe.

"Mm, wow." Buffy hummed, her body pressed against his.

"Oh Buffy, what you do to me." He rested his forehead on hers, trying to calm his thundering heart when there was a 'ding dong'.

"Man." Buffy whined, but went to the door. "Who's there?"

"Major Carter."

Buffy threw open the door, "Sam!" and the women hugged.

Once inside Sam gave Buffy a small device. "A present from Thor."

"Cool. How does it work?"

Sam showed her how to work it then said, "Thor said keep it with you at all times, unless you would like an implant?"

Buffy thought for a moment, "Will it hurt?"

"Thor says not, he feels that it would provide more security, and less likely to get misplaced." Sam grinned and Buffy laughed, "Hey, if it was jewelry I'd wear it."

Jay was watching them talk, then it dawned on him and he said, "This is your reserve plan isn't it?"

Buffy nodded, "Yeah, I only asked to protect the baby." Her eyes were steady and he nodded, "I'm with you all the way." His own eyes were filled with his love for her.

Sam sighed, "You two are so cute."

"Cute? Oh yeah, that's what we're going for." Buffy said facetiously. Jay grinned and kissed her, "You wanna stay for dinner Sam?"

"No she does not. There's a certain Colonel that has missed her and she needs to go and see him." Buffy said emphatically.

Sam blushed slightly and smiled, "I'm headed there next. Let Thor know if you want the implant right away."

Buffy nodded and pushed her friend out of the door, "I will, go see Jack."

"See ya." Sam got in her little silver car and drove away.

Jay watched as Buffy walked back into the house, fingering the comm device absently. "Do it now Buffy, I'll rest easier knowing that they're keeping an eye out."

She looked at him, "The message from Spike was 'get help from the stars'."

Her husband gazed at her seriously, "Then you're doing the right thing."

"I am the luckiest woman in the world." She said softly. He cupped her face, "And don't you forget it."

The implant took only 15 minutes, during which time the Scientist on the Asgard ship did a scan of the baby and pronounced it a male, healthy and growing rapidly. Thor told her to keep the communication device as a back up, then they returned her to her kitchen, startling Jay slightly.

"That was quick."

"Yep, and they checked the baby and pronounced it healthy so it's all good." She said in satisfaction. Buffy turned her head slightly, eyes meeting his, "It's a boy." And watched as her husband gave her a sweet smile, "A boy." Was all he said.

In the home office of General George Hammond, the General was pitching a world class hissy fit. "What do you mean that Colonel Simmons disappeared? He was in a secure facility, where did the son of a bitch go?" the General listened for a moment then snarled, "You'd better find him. If one of my people does he'll be dead with my blessing." Another pause, "Oh, I am very serious. Find him, or we will." And the General slammed down his phone. With a sigh he dialed another number and braced himself to pass on the bad news.