Months passed softly and surely, every day bled to the next, truths came through the air vents, past lies left and entered. They lived in the time of now, then, there, alone, quiet. The slaying continued, nightly patrols almost rid Los Angeles of the living dead. A few gangs, flocks, and sole vamps remained. Angel and Spike hadn't taken the news of her engagement well. They knew she could NEVER marry either one of them, she needed trust, love, life, the living, solidarity, and they both knew, even if they denied it, only Riley could give her those things. The gang all lived in harmony, and not the perky humorous vampire valley-girl either, it was peaceful, happy, and Riley was finally accepted as an official scooby again. All was the same except there was a lovely ceremony hanging in their faces.

"RILEY! Do you have the chapel reserved in Huxley? 'Cause we have to leave soon." Buffy yelled from the basement where she was stuffing her humongo wedding dress into a air-less bag, along with the bridesmaid dresses.

"Yes, it's reserved, along with the hotel for honeymoon night." Riley ran down the stairs and yelled. He arrived and gave Buffy a mischievous look.

"Don't look at me like that, mister. Good about the room, I don't want friends and fam peeking in on our well, business."

"Risky Business." Riley laughed.

"And I could've done without that movie mention, thank you very much. When I was eleven, my mom let me watch it, I tried the sliding thing and slid into a banister, not very fun."

"Ah, you think I haven't tried the sliding? I got hurt too, I think they gave Tom some frictioned socks. That kind of stopped him." Riley grinned.

"Hmm. Mr. Theory." Buffy smiled.

"Comes with the psychology training." He chuckled coming closer and hugging her around her middle.

"Stop it! I'm packing." Buffy joked sarcastically.

"Okay, okay, we leave tomorrow, you still have tomorrow to pack, you need some relief." Riley said.

"That's why I'm packing now, so I can sleep in tomorrow." Buffy smiled. "I think these things out. Maybe Buffy needs a break, maybe I do. Maybe a nap." She giggled.

"A nap, sounds good." Riley grinned.

Buffy laid down on the carpeted floor and stayed there, Riley plopped down beside. "So anticipating the long journey home?" Buffy asked playfully. "Eh, not much contact with the fam the past few years." Riley said quietly.

"Well, they'll forget about the no contact when they are caught up in the wedding. That should buy you some time for excuses."

"That's what I was thinking." Riley grinned and leaned over and kissed her neck.

"I love you, Riley Finn." Said Buffy sweetly.

"And I love you, Buffy Summers." Smiled Riley.

"Oh, I just remembered something! Buffy Finn, it really doesn't roll of the tongue, but Riley and Buffy Finn does. I'll be Mrs. Buffy Anne Summers Finn." Buffy giggled.

"BASF. Those are some good initials." Riley chuckled, meaning every word. Buffy didn't hear it, she was asleep.

The next day all was a problem. Dawn, Hank, Xander, Willow, Giles, Riley, and Buffy had scraped up the money to take a flight to Iowa. The slayerettes, Wood, and Faith hadn't. The plan was The Scoobies were to take the flight, while the others drove the bus. Riley gave Wood three-hundred dollars for the road, which could spread over the three days it took to get there.

"Well, bye guys, we have to catch our flight now." Xander waved as they cleared out and went to the airport.

"Bye Xander." The slayerettes giggled.

On the way to the airport, Buffy complained.

"Riley, do I look presentable enough?" Buffy asked. Her hair was in a tight ponytail, she wore white pants, a pink sweater and a pair of black boots.

"Considering how cold it is up there, I think you'll do fine." Riley laughed hugging her.

"Thanks, honey." Buffy laughed.

"Nervous?"

"Of course, new people, wedding, future life. You?"

"Yep, my brothers are going to give me a hard time for hiding someone as beautiful as you, then there's that parental embarrassment factor, naked baby photos, everything. But, it'll be okay."
They were soon on a flight to Iowa. Riley and Xander had the seats behind Dawn, Willow and Buffy, while Giles and Hank had the seats behind them. Willow and Buffy played travel Pictionary, and travel Operation while Dawn slept. Riley and Xander talked about Buffy, Xander gave him warnings, Riley listened. Hank badgered Giles about England while Giles read an old Watcher's journal.
Soon a romantic movie came on the screen and Buffy motioned for Willow and Riley to switch spots, she also sent Dawn with Willow. The Wedding Planner came on the screen.

"This movie was requested by 25B, in honor of their friend's wedding that will occur in a few days." The intercom said.

Buffy turned to 25B. Xander and Willow waved, Buffy blushed.

"I was thinking of taking a nap, but since we have a movie dedicated to us, I guess I'll have to stay up." Buffy whispered into Riley's ear, he grinned.

"I guess you will." Smiled Riley.

"Hmmm. Do I smell airline food?" Buffy laughed.

"Just had some, those pretzels linger." He said quietly.

Buffy leaned over and rested her head on his shoulder. The movie started, within five minutes, Buffy was sleeping. Riley asked for a fleece blanket, and he covered her up, softly without making a noise. The movie ended and Xander saw Buffy sleeping on Riley's shoulder.

"Will, you pay thirty dollars for a certain movie to be played, and she sleeps through it. But, then again, she's our Buffy." Xander said to Willow.

"Ah, nevermind, she's her. And anyway, I wanted to see it again. Well, at least Riley's awake." But, Willow was wrong, he was asleep, still, unmoving, but still asleep.