Buffy was tired. She had been searching for a job the whole day. First she had read all the advertisement in the newspapers and had called different organizations, but nothing. Whether they wanted only people who had finished college or the job was already given to someone else. „Damn it!" she had said too often today.
Now it was 5 pm and she had to change for the dinner tonight. Dawn had been in the city with Willow and Buffy had been happy about that. Her sister didn't have to sit around here all the time and see how unsure their future was. So Buffy had enough time to think about what she could do. She had realized that there was no other choice than taking some money from her father, it just takes too long until she gets a job.
Buffy put on a red top and some blue jeans. She was wearing her hair in a ponytail and thought about wearing some ear rings, but dropped the idea when Dawn came in. „Ready´?" her sister said, wearing brown trousers and a white Blouse.
„Yeah."
They went down the stairs, said goodbye to Giles, Xander and Willow who were sitting in the living room, playing cards, and left.
After 5 minutes they arrived at the park where they wanted to meet their father. He was even punctual. They got in the car, Buffy in the front and Dawn in the back.
„Hi!" they said.
„Hi!" he answered with a smile. „Nice to see you again."
After three courses and a lot of superficial talking Buffy finally thought it would be the right situation to ask her father for the money. Dawn had gone for the toilet some minutes ago and Hank had started to ask Buffy about her plans here.
„I've been searching for a job today."
„And? Found any?"
„To be honest no, and..."
Hank didn't seem to be surprised at all. „And you need money..."
Buffy hated him for saying that like he hadn't expected anything else. Hank putted down his napkin, with which he had cleaned his mouth before.
„Well, I can give you some...but only under one condition."
Buffy looked in his eyes." What?" she said demanding.
„That you go to college again."
Buffy started to protest, but Hank didn't listen." And you'll finish it! If not I'll stop giving you money immediately!" He said and got even louder at the end.
Buffy was angry. He was her father, he wasn't there all the years and now he's thinking he's able to make the rules?
„You can't..."
Hank got a little bit more socialbe when he saw the anger in his daughter's eyes. „You need it. Look, I'll pay for your education and I know you don't want to take my help."
Buffy was still angry but also a little bit surprised about this offer. Sure she could play the strong woman who doesn't need any help, but it wasn't only about her.
„Ok. But I'll pay everything back!"
