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APPLEOFBLOOD: I know Logan isn't his last name but until Logan knows his name Buffy will take it as a last name.

Cutiepie: The extra spaces were not my idea. So I'm not sure how to fix it.

ROGUE: Angel will not be making an appearance in this story but possibly in the sequel.

Joyce Summers was in her kitchen baking. She was baking chocolate chip cookies. She always made them when she was missing Buffy, and today she was really missing her. Her fiancée Rupert Giles reached for a cookie and Joyce smacked his hand.

"Those are for tonight."

"Yes dear."

He said with a smile. When Joyce turned to take the next batch out Rupert snagged a couple and ran for the living room. Joyce smiled as she watched her husband to be taking two cookies out of the corner of her eye. She set the cookies on the stove just as she heard the doorbell ring.

"Joyce, honey, it's someone to see you."

Joyce had no idea who could be here to see her. Upon entering the foyer her eyes lit up with excitement upon seeing her nephew.

"Scott! What a pleasant surprise." She gave her nephew a hug.

"It's good to see you to Aunt Joyce, but I'm not the surprise. She is." Scott opened the door to reveal Buffy.

"Hi Mom."

Joyce couldn't believe her eyes. Her missing daughter was standing in front of her. The world around her began to spin as she heard someone call her name.

"Mom!" Buffy cried out as her mom passed out.

Scott was the closest one to Joyce and caught her before she hit the ground. He quickly took her into the living room and laid her on the couch. Logan and Remy had followed Buffy in upon hearing her cry of distress. Rupert was now looking over Joyce.

"She'll be alright in a moment. If one of you could go upstairs to the bathroom, there is a first aid kit underneath the sink with some smelling salt in it."

"I'll get it."

Buffy said shooting up the stairs. She returned seconds later. Rupert took the smelling salt out and waved it under Joyce's nose. After a few passes Joyce's hand came up to push the obnoxious smell away.

"Mom? Don't go back to sleep." Joyce's eyes slowly began to open.

"Buffy? Buffy? Is it really you?" Joyce sat up and moved a shaky hand toward her daughter's face.

"Yeah mom. It's me."

"My baby. My baby's back." She cried as she began hugging Buffy tightly and kissing her forehead. "I love you. I've missed you so much. I never gave up that I would see you again. I left your room exactly the way you left it. You look so grown up. Where did my baby go?"

Happy tears were now flowing down her cheek as she hugs her daughter tight once again. A blue handkerchief was handed to Joyce.

"Thank you Rupert. Buffy, I want you to meet someone who has become very special in my life. This is my fiancée Rupert Giles. Rupert, this is my daughter Buffy."

"It's nice to finally meet you Buffy. Joyce has told me all about you."

"It's nice to meet you too Mr. Giles." Buffy said shaking his hand.

"Please call me Rupert or just Giles."

"Okay. I'm glad mom had someone to talk to so she wouldn't be lonely." Buffy motioned to the two strangers behind her. "Mom, Giles, I would like you to meet Remy LeBeau, and my father Logan."

"So you know?" Joyce said softly. "I'm sorry Buffy. I was going to tell you, but it never seemed like the right time."

"It's okay Mom. I'm not upset. It shows me what a big heart you have to take in a baby you knew nothing about. You never treated me any differently. You treated me as if I was your own." She saw her mother begin to open her mouth. "Let me finish first. You will always be my mom just as Scott will always be my cousin. I love you mom."

"I love you too Buffy."

Joyce was thrilled to have Buffy back home again. Immediately she began preparations for dinner. Joyce had showed the group where they could rest up. Having only one extra room, and a roll out cot that left someone sleeping on the couch. Remy being the youngest ended up there. Buffy had taken her father and Remy on a tour through the house. Everything was just as she remembered it. After the tour Buffy went up to her room. That was where Remy found her an hour later, snuggled up with a pink stuffed pig, fast asleep on the bed. He stood for several moments watching her sleep. She looked so much younger and innocent. He moved toward the bed and sat down. Feeling the slight movement in the mattress Buffy opened her eyes sleepily and smiled up at him.

"Hey." She said as still clutched her stuffed pig Mr. Gordo.

"Hey yourself. Your Maman has cooked up all your favorites. Dinner be ready in a few minutes."

"Good. I'm starved." She sat up and stretched her arms. Buffy watched as a smile appeared on his face. "What?"

"Remy just thinking how cute you look with your little friend there."

"I missed having Mr. Gordo. When I was younger he was really good at keeping the bad things away. You mentioned dinner? Will you escort me kind sir?"

"It would be my pleasure."

Remy told her as he offered her his hand. He pulled her up and their bodies were mere inches apart. Their eyes met and the kiss that followed was almost instant. The lips brushed lightly before connecting more firmly. When they broke apart Buffy was being supported by Remy as her knees had gone weak.

"Wow. That was wonderful." Remy nodded actually feeling a little breathless himself.

"Buffy! Remy! Dinner's ready!" Scott called to them. Buffy moved back to call out to him.

"Coming!"

Once again Remy offered her his arm. Together they walked downstairs to the dining room. Joyce had just put the last of the dinner on the table and had taken her seat beside Rupert. An empty chair was beside her and another was placed on the other side of her father. Remy escorted her to the chair next to her mom and father, and then took the chair on the other side of Logan. Everyone began filling his or her plate with food. Buffy took a bite out of the lasagna and a look of pure contentment was on her face.

"I've really missed your cooking mom."

"I'm glad you like it Buffy. Tell me where you have been the past three years." Her mom asked between bites.

"It's not really dinner conversation, but if you're sure…" Her voice trailed off at her mom's nod.

Buffy began to explain to her mom, Rupert, Scott, and Remy. Her father and her birth mother were the only ones who knew the whole story.

The LA night sky was clear and you could see the carnival lights from a great distance. Buffy and Remy were having the time of their lives. She had saw an ad in the paper and showed her mom. Everyone had agreed that the carnival was a good idea especially after seeing how much fun Buffy was having. Remy had shown off his skills and won Buffy a huge teddy bear that was now being carried by Logan. Giles was the one who had suggested the tunnel of love as the next ride. Both Buffy and Joyce jumped at the choice. The two couples got in line and were soon sitting. Giles and Joyce were in one compartment. Remy and Buffy were in the one behind them. She snuggled up close to Remy as the ride began. Her head was resting on his shoulder, tilted up to look into his captivating red on black eyes. Their lips moved slowly closer together and soon their lips were touching. Buffy loved the feel of his lips against hers and had wanted him to kiss her again since that night in her bedroom. Remy too had wanted to kiss her again but certain circumstances had prevented it. Now they both took pleasure in each other's kisses as the ride moved slowly along. After about three kisses they broke apart and just held each other tightly. Neither spoke not wanting to break the serene atmosphere. The two kissed one more time before the ride was over. The two got off the ride holding hands and soon caught up with her mother and Giles. The quartet saw Logan and Scott sitting nearby on a park bench. Logan growled slightly at Remy upon seeing his slightly flushed face and smelling the heat he had for his daughter.

"Anybody up for some food? I'm starving." Scott asked.

"I'm gamed. I feel like I could eat a horse," said Buffy. "Let's get some corndogs, pizzas, and some hot dogs." Everyone looked at Buffy with amazement. "What? I told you I'm hungry."

Her stomach growled to emphasis her point and she looked sheepish while the others laughed.

"Come mi amour. Remy will buy you whatever you want."

Scott and Remy had gone to get the food for everyone. They hadn't been gone long when the ground beneath them began to shake.

"Earthquake!" Giles cried out.

Buffy, Logan, Joyce, and Giles were thrown to the ground. All around them things began to fall. Buffy saw that an opening had separated Giles and her mom. A tree that was nearby up rooted and began falling toward Joyce.

"Mom!"

Buffy screamed as she tried to get up. Her eyes widen when she caught sight of the blue figure pushing her mom out of the way.

"Mother!"

The ground finally stopped shaking and Buffy immediately ran over toward the fallen tree. Rupert was right behind her. Buffy grunted as she used her strength to move the heavy tree. Once the tree was off Mystique, Buffy immediately began to check on her mother. Buffy carefully turned her mother over and could see that she was in considerable pain.

"See. I do love you. I saved her for you. I love you." Her voice barely above a whisper.

"I love you too mother. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry. I want you in my life. You've got to be okay." Buffy said as she stroked Mystique's hair.

"Not your fault. Mine." Mystique said before passing out.

"Buffy, she needs to go to the hospital."

Buffy heard Scott say not sure of when he and Remy had returned.

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