Chapter 31

Buffy and Spike were dancing at the reception, both still not believing that they were actually married. Buffy watched as she saw her friends dancing also. She couldn't be happier when she felt a pain in her abdomen. She stopped to touch her stomach and realized what it was as she smiled and grabbed Spike's hand. "Can you feel that? The baby's kicking for the first time." Spike smiled also when he felt it. He looked at his wife.

"I love you, Buffy." He said to her and she smiled at him.

"I love you, too." She replied as they continued their dance. Spike went to get something to drink a little while later and Buffy went to join Willow and Tara who were sitting at a table.

"That's so cool, Buffy." Willow said as she felt the baby kick. They were both taking turns feeling her stomach when Cordelia and Angel walked over to them with big smiles on their faces.

"Hey, what's up?" Buffy wondered when she saw their expressions.

"I know this isn't the best time, but I can't keep it in anymore." Cordelia said as her smile seemed to get bigger. "We're having a baby!" She exclaimed and the girls were shocked and excited for them. Buffy smiled also as she stood up.

"Oh my god! You're totally stealing my thunder." Buffy said as she hugged her friend. They pulled away after a few seconds.

"Yeah, I couldn't resist." Willow and Tara also hugged Cordelia and Buffy hugged Angel.

"I'm so happy for you guys." She said to him. "If you hurt her I will beat you with a shovel." Buffy said a little too cheery and Angel smiled at her.

"I'll lend you the shovel." He stated which caused Buffy to hug him again. Spike chose that moment to walk over to them.

"Hey, get your own girl." He said as he pulled Buffy away, but she could tell that he was only teasing. Buffy then told Spike about Cordy being pregnant and a smile formed on his lips. "Congratulations, Peaches. Didn't know you had it in you." Angel nodded as they shook hands. Xander and Anya soon came over to join in the good news. Anya slapped Xander on the head and he didn't know what he did this time as he rubbed his head.

"What was that for?" He wondered and she glared at him.

"How come you can't give me a baby, Harris? We've been together longer." Xander shrugged.

"I didn't think we were ready for that." He explained.

"Well, I'm ready. Let's go, we're making a baby." She said as she pulled him away to find a quiet place. Buffy shook her head as she watched the couple walk away.

"I wish him luck with that." She said as Spike pulled her closer to him and whispered in her ear.

"I'm ready for number two." Buffy raised her eyebrows.

"Why don't we see how this one goes first?" She said with a smile as he started to kiss her neck. Buffy shivered when someone cleared their throat behind them. They turned around to see Hank standing there. Spike pulled away suddenly.

"Sorry about that, Mr. Summers." Hank only waved his hand in the air.

"You're married now, William. You can call me, Hank. We're all family here." Spike nodded when Hank held out his hand to Buffy. "I was hoping I could have this dance." Buffy smiled as she placed her hand in her father's and let him lead her to the dance floor. They moved to the slow song and Buffy was again grateful for having her father back in her life. She was glad that he didn't miss out on her wedding. They still had a lot to make up for, but right now nothing seemed to matter. Buffy smiled as Hank twirled her around. She couldn't believe how happy she was. She had her family back and a baby on the way. Not to mention the fact that she had Spike to share everything with. Yeah, life couldn't get any better than this.