Part 3

'What do you mean when?' Theresa asked, her accent they noticed was a light Irish one, with a slight hint of English mixed in as well.

'Look girl' Gunn said getting straight to the point 'I know this is gonna sound real strange but we're from the future'

'Right' Theresa responded, she started to inch away from the group.

'Look, Theresa isn't it ? I know it all sounds a bit strange, but its true and if you take us to your watcher then maybe we can find out why we're here.' Theresa looked at Wesley and processed everything in her brain. 'Ok' she said quietly 'But I think we should take you back to my house first so you can change into some suitable clothes and we can leave the demon'

'Hey' Lorne interrupted her 'My name is Lorne'

'And we can leave Lorne there as it doesn't seem appropriate to have a bright green demon running around 18th Century Ireland'

'18th Century....... Ireland' Fred stuttered.

'The rest of you however will have to stay at the local inn as I think my mother will notice your all there. It's easier to hide a demon' Theresa continued not seeming to have heard Fred.

Gunn had however 'Wasn't that the time when'

'When Angel was alive' Cordelia finished

Wesley turned to Theresa who was talking to Lorne about something.

'Theresa now this is very important, what's the year?'

'1753'

'Now could you tell us where we are'

'Ireland'

'Specifically'

'Specifically, Galloway'

Cordy grabbed on to Gunns arm 'Galloway' she whispered.

'Now Theresa this is extremely important , do you know anyone called Liam ?'

'Liam' Fred asked

'Oh Angel cakes birth name' Lorne filled in.

'Liam, know him that bloke still owes me five shillings.....he doesn't owe you money does he ?' she looked up suspiciously.

'No, but you do know a Liam ?'

'No, not A Liam, THE Liam there's only one in Galloway and we've been best friends since well I can't actually remember, but a long time.'

'Do you mind taking us to Liam"

'Sure..Why ?... Anyway I was meant to meet him' She looked at her pocket watch, 'Ack five minutes ago...Well he can wait. Come on we should get you some clothes.' She continued as she walked towards the exit of the cemetery.

'You would think meeting a Vampire Slayer would be enough, but no, they always want to meet the deep and meaningful not to mention hottie one of the group. Yeesh'

The others followed, giggling at her musings.

Liam sat at the table he and his friends usually occupied. Tom had gone to get the drinks and the girls

still hadn't arrived. Liam looked at the clock that was behind the bar and sighed in frustration. He silently pondered to himself,'Why do girls always make you wait ?, Why do they spend so much time getting ready?, I've known them both since we were little, I've seen them when they had mud in their hair and all over their clothes........ So why do they take so long..."

'Aye, come on young man' a thick Irish accent invaded his thoughts. ' Don't go all-serious and meaningful artist on me, you need to stay with me. I mean if Tessa ends up being' on Marie's side then I'm goin' to need you in me corner.'

Liam looked up to find that his best boy buddy had returned with their drinks. His honey blonde hair was falling into his eyes again, Liam just looked at him and asked 'How ? I mean I still can't believe you did that no wait I can't believe how you did that'

'It wasn't my fault'

'I'm certain it wasn't' Liam's voice was heavy with sarcasm as he picked up his drink.

'Besides' Tom continued 'That's not all of it'

Liam choked on his drink and spluttered all over the table.

'Not all of it ?' he questioned 'No' Tom looked back up at his friend 'I fell asleep'

'You fell asleep!' Liam could barely contain his laughter.

'You fell asleep!'The laughter won over his sympathy for his friend and Liam could not remember laughing so much in his life.

'Don't laugh Lee'

'I'm sorry' Liam was near tears. 'It's just you.......' Liam couldn't contain his laughter, he was laughing so hard, he fell off his chair.

'Lee are you alright' Tom asked

'Yep' Liam finally regained his composure and sat back down on his chair.

Half an hour later Liam and Tom were discussing the specifics of Tom and Marie's latest argument, when the door opened and Theresa walked in with a group that neither of the boys recognised.

'Lee who are they? '

'I don't know'

'Well go on and find out'

'Why me'

'Because your her best friend'

'Fine, I'm going' Liam walked over to his best friend who was now talking to Rose the owner of the establishment.

'Rose please' Tessa begged.

'Tessa sweetheart, I'm full up, I've no more room'

'You liar, what was all that this afternoon about 'If I don't get some lodgers soon then I'm not going to be able to stay open!'

'But Tessa'

'No I've bought you your customers and they can pay their way with what cash they've got left, but if you don't want them staying here then fine. I would just like to know what happened to that Irish hospitality!'

'It's not that I don't want to take them in, it's just ones a slave the others English and the women are from the colonies' Liam winced Rose had bought up that subject.

'God I am so tired of everyone using that excuse. My father was English, yet you do not have a problem with me. And I'll have you know that the Englishman is actually Wesley Wyndham Pryce one of the most profitable property merchants in the new world. The slave as you put it is no other then Charles Gunn one of the wealthiest men in the new colony of Los....err Los'

Los Angeles' Gunn finished for her.

'And the ladies. Rose please allow me to introduce to you Lady Cordelia of the Chase family and Lady Winifred of the Burkles. Now can you offer them rooms or not ?'

'Fine' Rose gave in, she had known Tessa long enough to know that once she got a bee in her bonnet it was best just to give in and move on.

'But if ye don't mind me asking' Rose questioned 'What are ye all doing 'ere? '

'Rose I told you they were robbed on their way to Dublin all of their possessions gone, it really is a tragedy'

'Mmmhmm I'm sure' Rose didn't sound and wasn't entirely convinced 'Aye go on with ye I'll bring ye drinks over'

The gang who had been watching Theresa through the entire argument now all spoke up at once.

'How d'ya think that up so fast'

'Cool story'

'I must say very good idea'

'Whoa'

'I know' replied Theresa smiling.

Liam who had been watching the entire display now tapped his best friend on the arm.

'Tessa'

'Lee' she said 'How are you, how are Marie and Tom. I've new friends for you all to meet'

Liam started to lead the way back to the table, the others followed.

'Hey Tom' Tessa said, taking off her coat.

'Hey Tessa, why are you so late ?, say you didn't happen to see Marie on your travels did ye?'

'No, Why?'

'No reason' Tom went back to his drink. Theresa looked over at Liam.

'I'll tell you later' he mouthed to her.

'Ok' she mouthed back.

'So Tessa' Liam picked up the conversation 'Who are ye new friends ?'

For the first time the gang took a proper look at Liam and realisation dawned. This guy sitting in front of them was Angel, yet he didn't appear to remember any of them.

'Did you not hear the argument' she asked sarcastically.

'I'm sure people in the New World heard you' he quipped back.

Tom laughed into his beer.

'Well I might as well introduce you all again'

'And more politely this time' Liam filled in.

'Oh Irish, you are asking for it'

'Really'

'Yes, but I shall not lower myself to your level' she stuck her tongue out at the end of her statement so it was clear she was joking.

'You two' Tom piped up 'As much as I enjoy your arguments we do have guests' he signalled to the newcomers around their table.

'Right' Theresa's mind went back to introductions.

'Liam, Tom these are Cordelia but they just call her Cordy, Fred short for Winifred, Wesley and Charles Gunn but they just call him Gunn' she pointed to each in the order that she said their names. She looked at her new friends

'People may I introduce Thomas Greendale, we just call him Tom and Liam 'O' Brian, generally we just call him Lee' They all shook hands and said hello.

'Right now that all the formalities are out of the way, we can get down to business. ROSE' Liam shouted

"Where are those drinks ?'