Chapter 11
Buffy stood at the baby rack looking at little dresses. Her heart wanted a girl. She was surprised that Xander asked them to take Brandon shopping. He said it was for practice when they wanted to go shopping with the baby. She glanced over at Spike. He was playing airplane with him. Willow and Dawn were with them. They all agreed more opinions the better.
"He sure looks like he is having fun playing with Brandon," Willow said with a smile. Buffy looked over at Willow.
"Yeah, he is hoping it's a boy but I think it's a girl. No I want it to be a girl," Buffy said with a smile. Willow just shook her head.
"Aww, Spike, come here," Dawn yelled from across the store. Buffy turned to Willow.
"I swear she it's like she is four year old in here," Buffy whispered. She watched Spike walked over to Dawn with Brandon. Something caught her eyes as she was looking. She looked over at the boy section. There hanging up was a tiny black leather duster. Her eyes went wide. Without hesitation she grabbed it and trotted over to Dawn and Spike.
"You would never believe what I found," Buffy said with a smile. Dawn and Spike looked from the crib they were looking at.
"What did you find, love?" Spike asked trying to see behind her back. She held up the duster. Dawn's face lit up.
"Oh, that is so cute. The baby can wear a duster like Spike," Dawn said in a cooing voice. Spike just stared stunned at the duster.
"Spike, aren't you going to say something?" Dawn asked excitedly. He opened his mouth to speak but closed it again.
"I think he just a little stunned, Dawnie. Why don't you go over and help Willow chose bedding for the crib?" Buffy said. Dawn nodded and ran over to Willow taking Brandon with her.
"Are you ok, Spike? You look like you are going to pass out." Spike looked up at Buffy.
"Huh? Oh, it's just…it's finally hitting me." Buffy tried not to smile but failed. She kissed him gently on the lips.
"Wait till Angel sees it. It will be more fun." Spike laughed and wrapped his arms around her.
"Did you pick anything else out from over in the baby clothes?"
"Well, I figured since girls and boys wear jeans now I picked up some tiny black jeans and two black t-shirts. I did buy some small jumpers to put the baby in. I figured we could do real clothes shopping once we find out if it is a boy or girl."
"Well, since you are done clothes shopping, I think we need to pick out a color to paint in your old room. I was thinking maybe a red. You know light for a girl but red for a boy." Buffy rolled her eyes.
"Why don't we just leave it be. I'm sure the baby won't care about the wallpaper."
"No, pet. We agreed that we were going to paint the room." Buffy sighed.
"Can we discuss it at home? I'm starving." Spike nodded. They walked over into the bedding section of the store.
"What did you guys find?" Buffy asked Dawn and Willow. Dawn held up bears.
"I figured bears could go either way," Dawn answered. Buffy nodded.
"Well we can't put the bedding on if we don't have a bed. Spike, we have to pick out a crib," Buffy whined.
"Now, pet, don't worry about the bed. Let's get the bedding then we can come back next week and we can buy the crib." Buffy nodded.
They bought what they needed then headed home. Willow went home to Tara. They walked in to see Angel sitting on the couch watching television. He looked up and jumped off the couch. He helped carry the bags to the nursery.
"Did too much shopping didn't you, Spike?" Angel asked as he watched Spike bounce Brandon in his arms.
"No, actually I just walked around the store with Brandon. The girls did the shopping. I just paid. It's a good system, peaches. You should try it," Spike said with a sly grin.
"Oh My God!" Buffy cried from the nursery. Spike picked up his pace to get to the nursery. He looked in and the nursery was furnished and the walls were painted a soft blue. They even had a rocking chair by the window. The changing table was on the other side of the room. The crib was up against the wall where her bed used to be. He looked over at Buffy. There were tears in her eyes. The furniture was all wood like she wanted.
"Now, look what you done, peaches. She's in tears," Spike said teasingly. Angel rolled his eyes and placed the bags in the corner of the room. She looked over at him.
"You knew about this?" Buffy asked stunned.
"Well of course, love. I wanted to surprise you," Spike said with a smile. Dawn took Brandon from Spike. Buffy wrapped her arms around him and began to weep. Angel looked over at Dawn and motioned them to leave; Dawn nodded and followed him out of the room.
"Why did you help, Spike?" Dawn asked as Angel took Brandon from her arms.
"I wanted to see Buffy happy," Angel answered as they walked down stairs. Dawn sighed as the door bell rang.
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Buffy looked at Spike with tears welling. She was so happy. It was such a pleasant surprised. He was surprising her more and more. He was changing but in a good way. He still was cocky as hell but he was the sweetest guy when he wanted to be, at that moment she fell in love with him all over again.
"Do you like it, pet?" Spike asked in a soothing voice.
"No." Spike raised an eye brow shocked. Buffy smile grew wide until she was grinning from ear to ear.
"I love it. Oh, Spike. This is better then I have ever hoped for. I don't know why I'm freaking out like this. It may be the hormones but you just…." The tears started to trickle down her cheek. Spike took her into his arms.
"Shh, pet. It's ok. I'm just wanted to give you a pleasant surprise. I'm not only one who did this. Giles helped with the painting. Xander helped putting the furniture and Angel and I picked out them out. It was more like a group effort. Dawn actually picked out the rocker." Buffy smiled. Her large emerald eyes filled with more tears.
"I can't believe they did this. I just…." Her voice broke. She couldn't believe she was so emotional. I hate hormones, Buffy thought.
Spike ran his fingers through her golden locks and smiled to himself. He had done something incredible for her. Something she never thought he could do for her.
"Spike, do you think we could go done stairs and I could thank Angel and Dawn?" Spike whipped a tear and kissed her eyes.
"Of course, love. I'll do anything for you." Buffy smiled.
"I know you. This is very much proof of it." They kissed and then Spike went down and kissed her stomach. Buffy ran her fingers through her bleached curly locks.
They walked down stairs to find Xander, Anya, Angel, Giles, and Dawn sitting in the living room talking. Buffy intertwined her fingers with Spike's and they walked into the living room.
"Do you like the room, Buffy?" Angel asked. Buffy smiled nodded.
"The room is gorgeous, guys," Buffy answered. She looked over at Giles. She had been thinking about the engagement when she was in the hospital with Spike and she was putting something together.
"Giles, Can I talk to you?" Buffy asked. Giles got up from the chair he was sitting in and followed Buffy into the kitchen.
"What is it, Buffy? Is something wrong?" Giles asked worried.
"No, nothing is wrong. I…well I was thinking about the wedding while Spike was resting and I realized I needed something important." Buffy looked down nervously.
"What would that be?" Buffy looked at Giles and smiled.
"I this is going to sound way too familiar but…Giles, would you give me away?" Giles stared stunned. It was familiar. All too familiar. It was the spell only real life with real feelings. He never felt more surprised and more honored in his life.
"Oh Buffy, Of course I will give you away." Giles pulled Buffy into a hug and they embraced. Buffy pulled back and smiled.
"I guess it's better then you saying, 'for god sake, something is making you act this way.'" Giles laughed lightly.
"Well, William has changed drastically. I am glad you two are getting married."
"Thank you, Giles. It's nice knowing we have your blessing."
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Spike and Buffy sat in the exam room. The place was small and it reminded him of closet. He hated the doctor's office. He always had. Something about it gave him chills.
"We should ask them if they could rent on of these rooms," Buffy said with an evil grin. Spike looked at her stunned. The past few days she had been getting erotic fantasies. Just yesterday she made him pull over so she could have her way with him in the back seat of the car. He wasn't complaining. He actually could get use to it.
"Now, pet, I'm sure…I'm more then sure. I'm bloody positive that they won't let us use their room for your little fantasies," Spike whispered to her. She started to pout. Spike sigh.
"I know but I always wanted to. I could put my legs in the stirrups, that way I would be nice and wide for you so you could tease me with your…" Spike cut her off by putting his hand on her mouth.
"I don't think is right and proper for you to talk about our sex life in the exam room, Especially when there are little snoopy bints out side waiting for the juiciest sodding gossip." Buffy smiled evilly.
"Well, we could go for a run before the doctor comes in." Spike groaned slightly feeling the throbbing between his legs.
"Please, pet. You are torturing me. Can't you wait on this talk until we get into the car?"
"Aww, come here, Sweetie." Spike walked over to Buffy. She ran her up and down his arm and gently glided towards the much needing touching spot. Spike jumped at the feel of her hand.
"Does that feel better?" Spike swallowed and back off some. She was a sex-freak. He loved it but not at the moment. He definitely was going to miss it once the bit was born. He just wished the doctor would walk in before he exploded and ravaged her.
Doctor Baker walked into the room and smiled at the couple. Spike never felt so relieved to see anyone. He stayed behind the table. He still felt uncomfortable in his jeans.
"Hello, you two," Dr. Baker greeted. Buffy smiled.
"Hello, Dr. Baker. Are we going to see the baby?" Buffy asked eagerly. Dr. Baker smiled. She had never seen a more eager couple to see their little one.
"Well, I see if I can get an ultra sound in here for you. I'm pretty sure that today will be the day," Dr. Baker answered. "So, how are you feeling today, Buffy?"
"I'm feeling like good. Been tired lately but nothing horrible." Dr. Baker looked up from her record.
"You've been tired lately? Haven't you been getting enough sleep at night?" Spike slightly blushed. Dr. Baker smiled looking at Spike.
"So, I take it Buffy has been keeping you busy or is it reversed?" Spike sighed and sat down in the chair.
"She's been keeping me quiet busy. She wakes me up at the middle of the night asking for food or…..something else. How long is this phase going to last?"
"It's going to last at least during the rest of the pregnancy. Now, how about you let me check her real quick then I will get an ultra sound for you guys." They both nodded. Dr. Baker checked her then headed to get the ultra sound machine.
"Well, this has to be our weirdest visit," Buffy declared. Spike nodded and sat back in his chair. He let out a sigh and looked over at Buffy. He shook his head. He put his head on the back of the chair and closed his eyes. He still felt the throbbing of the chip was.
"You're head still hurt?" Buffy asked concerned. He opened his eyes and looked at her.
"A little. It's nothing to get your knickers in a twist," Spike answered. Dr. Baker game in pulling the ultra sound. She sighed as she hooked it up.
"They really need to keep these in the room," Dr. Baker complained. "Anyway, let's get that frustration and eagerness out of you, shall we?" Spike got out of the chair and stood next to Buffy. They both nodded their head. Dr. Baker raised Buffy's shirt. She turned on the machine and turned off the lights. She rolled over Buffy's stomach until you could see the baby.
"See, that is your baby so far. It has progressed since the last visit." Spike stared at the screen stunned. Buffy grabbed his hand as her eyes welled with tears. Their child was on the screen. The tiny human being, they created, was right there in front of them.
Spike looked over at Buffy and smiled. His own tears formed in his eyes. He bent down and kissed her forehead.
"I love you," Spike whispered. Buffy licked her lips as a tear trickled down her cheek.
"I love you, too. Its own child, William. Ours." Spike nodded as he looked back at the screen.
"Well, everything seems normal and the baby seems healthy. I can tell you what the sex is," Dr. Baker said looking back at the couple. She smiled slightly. She lover this part of her job. To see expecting parents so much in love looking at their child.
"I'm six months pregnant. Are you sure it's clear enough to tell?" Buffy asked.
"Oh, of course Buffy. I can tell you right now if you like," Dr. Baker answered. Buffy looked up at Spike. He looked down at her. When their eyes met they both knew they wanted to know.
"I think we would like to know," Spike answered not taking his eyes off of Buffy. Dr. Baker scanned the screen then looked at the couple.
"Congratulations. You guys are going to have a girl."
