Darla and buffy's last scream was joined by a new one when Fred smiled her biggest smile ever and held the newest member of their family. She grabbed the towel Wesley handed to her and wrapped the new boy in it. Even with all the pain flowing through the room Lorne contained a giant smile for the first time that day. Everyone who could smile in that room was. Willow had a half smile on as she stared at the baby and Spike was smirking at the look on Angel's face. Angel was the one in heaven right now. The look on his face was pure happiness and for the few seconds he had he admired the only gift not worth brooding over. Fred stared at him and they smiled at each other as she gave him his son. When Angel finally looked to Darla his smile faded. He quickly handed his only son back to fred and grabbed Darla's hand. She and Buffy were unconsous and still holding hands.
Angel looked to Willow who was getting even more tired. "WILLOW! What the hell is going on?"
She didn't answer so when Angel looked to Spike he just nodded and knelt next to Willow. He shook her a little bit, "Red, come on red. We need to know what's happening."
Willow came to enough to say two words, "Disconnect them."
Spike nodded and walked over to Darla and Buffy. He pulled their hands apart and only Darla's eyes shot open. Angel half smiled and stared down at her, "We have a son."
Darla somewhat smiled, "The only good thing we ever did together."
Angel nodded and asked Fred to bring over the baby. When she did she handed him to the mother. This part of the pregnancy was normal so far. This was shown by the worshipping glares the mother and father were showing to their only impossible son. The baby had not yet stopped crying but was calmer now that he was in his mothers embrace. Darla couldn't stop smiling and it was almost as if heaven made it's way there somewhere. Of course all good things must come to an end and this moment did when the sound of Willow hitting the floor echoed in the room..
Angel shot his head over and noticed Spike was too late to catch her because he was holding a still unconcous Buffy in his arms. Spike was still at Willow's side now so that's who he yelled to, "What's happening?"
Spike shrugged and looked down to Willow, "Willow! Come on Red!"
Willow moved a little bit and slowly opened her eyes, "Hey Spike. Did I ever thank you?"
Spike played a long, "For what Pet?"
Willow tried to smile, "You took care of all of us."
Spike was surprised and in shock which does not go un noticed by Angel who heard what Willow said. Spike was torn out of his little shock moment when Willow started to close her eyes again, "No Willow you can't sleep."
"But I'm so tired Spike."
Spike smiled, "I can see that. You just finished controlling the third most evil vampire and the strongest slayer alive."
Willow stared at him, "How are they?"
Spike smiled, "Well Peaches here has a new baby boy."
The witch smiled and with help from Spike sat up to see Angel, "Congratulations."
Angel just smiled and stared at her. Same old Willow, "Thank you Willow."
Spike looked back down at her and matched his yes with hers, "Darla here is awake and holding him."
Willow looked at Darla, "You take care of him or I'll stake you myself."
Darla didn't look surprised and only smiled. "I will."
Then Willow thought about it, "Where's Buffy?"
Spike moved out of the way so that Willow could see buffy lying limp on the floor. "Is she...?"
It felt like that question hung in the room for hours when it was only a matter of seconds. Spike looked back at her, "She's okay. Has a pulse and everything."
Willow nodded, "Well let's put her in the restraints and wait."
Angel spoke, "What?"
Spike sighed, "If she is evil, do you want her waking up in a room with all of us or chained to a bed with one of us?"
Angel nodded, "There's a few in the basement. I don't know if they're strong enough."
Willow tried to stand up, "I'll make them strong enough."
Spike walked over, "You can barely stand pet. I think you can rest for a few minutes. Looks like you just had the life drained out of you."
"Yea well, feeling souls leave their host is really tiring. At least now I can feel Buffy, at least now we know she's real."
Spike nodded and looked around the confused room, "Well then, the witch and I are going to go set up restraints for buffy while you guys have your merry little party."
Angel looked hurt, "Spike wait..."
Spike just stared at him, "Stay here Angel. There's no room for you on this side anymore."
Angel looked even more hurt but replied anyway, "Someone needs to carry Willow."
Spike nodded and looked to Wesley, "You seem to care."
Wesley nodded, "Of course."
Angel looked completely confused, "Spike..."
"Come on Angel, just enjoy your day. You don't have this responsibility anymore." He then looked to Darla, "Congrats Darla. I always knew you would do something the world would thank you for. You just did me a big favor by taking Angel here out of the picture."
Darla nodded, "Well bravo Spike. You've finally managed to pull of what you've always wanted to. To be exactly like Angel. Doing his girl and everything."
Spike smiled, "Never did you Darla. You weren't even worth my time."
Darla was speechless as Spike walked to buffy and slowly picked her up. Wesley did the same to Willow. Spike looked at Wesley, "Shall we."
Wesley nodded and opened the door for Spike. Spike who was holding Buffy walked out and Wesley turned back to Angel, "I'll be back soon but I think I should stay down there a while. Congratualtions Angel. So very happy for you."
He waited for Angel to smile and nod before he too walked out the door and down the stairs carrying one of the smartest woman alive. Once the door was closed Fred spoke up, "Well...This was defenitely a normal birth for those of us who are...us."
Everyone smiled and Lorne spoke up, "Well, It's like the ending to an episode of a soap opera."
Then Gunn spoke, "Let's actually listen to the blonde menace and call it a party."
Angel looked to Darla who was almost falling asleep and then looked to the room, "Look guys, do you think we can do this later tonight or tomorrow? She looks tired and the baby's already sleeping."
Everyone nodded and Cordy walked up to him, "I'm happy for you Angel, I really am."
They hugged and Angel said thanks. Fred walked up next and looked at him, "Well that was a little traumatic."
Angel smiled, "Thanks for what you did Fred. I'm glad one of us knew how to deliver a baby."
Fred smiled and blushed, "Hey...don't worry about it. I'm happy to be a part of it."
Those two hugged and then fred followed Cordy out of the room and down to the main room probably. Gunn and Lorne walked up to him together but gunn spoke first, "Wicked night and killer outcome man"
Angel smiled, "Thanks."
Lorne smiled and wiped his eyes, "Oh, I always get a little teared up when babies are born. Congrats Angelcakes."
Angel somewhat laughed, "Thanks guys."
When the see you later's were over Angel turned to look at Darla who was sound asleep already with the also sleeping baby in her arms. This moment made him wonder if she wasn't a vampire in that alley long time ago what would of happened? As he thought about it he realized one thing; Even with all the guilt and brooding, he wouldn't change that moment for the world. He was taken out of his thoughts as Darla stirred and the baby almost fell but Angel would never let that happen. He grabbed his...thier baby and held him as he continued to sleep along with his mother. Angel just sat in the chair placed in the corner and watched as his son slept his first night in this world.
-Basement-
Wesley found them a place against the wall where the chains could go after he left Willow on a chair. She was getting her strength back quicker then usual and he seemed to notice. Spike finally laid Buffy down and wrapped her wrists in the cuffs that were meant for her. Wesley left for a few minutes but came back with a few pillows and blankets for her. Spike set her up to look as comfy as possible and then walked over to Willow and Wesley.
He stared to Willow first, "Do you think british man number two here can do the restraining spell? I don't want the reason I'm finally staked to be because I let you do a spell to save her."
Willow smiled, "You know Spike, you have a uniqueness to you."
Spike looked a little confused, "What's that?"
Willow just stared, "Nothing, I might be a tad uncontrolling of my emotions right now."
Wesley spoke up, "Then I might actually need to. It's not that hard."
Willow nodded, "The actual spell and ingredients are in my bag up in Angel's room."
Wesley nodded, "I'll go for them."
Spike stopped him, "I'll go for you." Wesley stared at him until he spoke more "Look I need to speak a little with Peaches and I can't stand to see her like this."
Wesley nodded, "Fine."
Willow smiled, "Hurry back."
Spike smiled and looked at Wesley, "Watch her!" And after Wesley nodded he was on his way back upstairs.