I don't own Angel, but I would like to own Wesley *Sighs*

Takes place after waiting in the wings

It was an offer that he would of given anything, for a couple of years ago. The very position he fantasised about being handed to him.  But everything had changed now, he had friends a new family. But it was tempting so very tempting. A triumph return to the council, a chance to show his father what he was really made out of. In his wildest dreams he never expected this, but if anyone could do this she could. But Angel, Conner, Cordelia, Gunn and sweet Fred. At the thought of Fred a pang went through his heart, she was with Gunn now.

" Think about it, that's all I ask " Gabriella voice echoed through his head " Promise me your think about it Wesley"

" I promise"

" Wesley"

Angels voice broke into his thoughts, starting him. He was standing beside his desk dressed in his normal black. He was holding Conner and looking down at him with a look of concern

" Sorry Angel, I was thinking "

Angel gave him a rare half smile, shifting Conner in his arms

" Must have been some serious thoughts, I've been calling you for the last five minutes"

Guilt washed though him, Angel depended on him, and here he was thinking about leaving.

" What's wrong? " he asked avoiding his eyes, in case he could read his thoughts.

" Can you watch Conner, Gunn uncovered a nest "

At the same time he handed Conner to Wesley under the assumption that Wesley would agree, and left without waiting for his reply. He stared down at Conner and sweared that Conner smiled up at him.

Wesley returned to his books but found himself unable to concentrate after he realised he had read the same page five times and hadn't taken in a single word. His mind kept returning to the offer and what he could mean to him.

The night passed slowly for Wesley as in desperation he explained his problem to the only person available – Conner.

" So what do you think I should do  " he asked glancing down at the baby in his arms. Conner had fallen asleep in his arms his breathing regular and even. Tiredly he yawned he would put Conner in his crib, in a second. But before long his eyes fluttered shut.

Angel entered the Hotel minutes later tired after taking out the nest. He couldn't help but smile at the sight that greeted him. Wesley asleep on the couch with Conner tucked into his arms. They looked so adorable together. Gently he removed Conner from Wesley arms careful not to wake either of them. He carried his son to his cot and returned to Wesley. He put one hand of Wesley's shoulder meaning to wake him but for reasons he couldn't explain he hesitated before lifting him up and carrying him upstairs as well.

Sorry its short but will continue soon

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