(Buffy and Conner)

"Sit Down" Buffy ordered Conner.

He sat down but continued to look at her with a defiant expression. Buffy just stood in front of him.

"Are you going to tell me who you are? Conner asked finally.

"I'm Buffy, The Slayer and your father's ex-girlfriend."

"You're the slayer and you went out with that vampire?" he asked looking at Buffy like she was crazy. "What is wrong with you people? Don't you know that he is evil? He killed so many people."

"I know that. But I also know that Angel didn't do those things. Angelus did."

"They are the same person"

"To you maybe, not to me. I have seen both of them and trust me when I tell you they are very different." Buffy pulled a chair and sat in front of Conner. "I'm going to tell you a story now. Let's call it a crash course in Buffy and Angel. After that if you still hate your dad I won't try and convince you otherwise."

Conner nodded, "Ok, but on one condition."

"And that is?" "When you're done we spar. I'd like to have a go at the slayer."

"Deal" Buffy took a deep breath. "It all started a little while after my 16th birthday, my mom, sister and I moved to Sunnydale. I had just been called as the slayer. Your father, Angel saw me and fell in love with me from afar."

(Angel and Cordelia)

They both sat facing each other. Neither one was looking at the other.

"Uh, Cordy"

"Angel, wait. Before you say anything I need to know one thing. That night we were supposed to meet. Why did you want to see me? I know what I wanted to tell you. I just need to know if it was the same thing you were going to tell me."

"Cordy" Angel began, "That night, I ummm, I wanted to tell you about my feelings." As Angel spoke he refused to look at Cordelia who was smiling as she listened. "I wanted to tell you that I had feelings. for you."

At that Cordelia squealed and jumped into Angel's arms. She said, "You know how I feel don't you? I feel the same way." She moved her lips towards his, Angel gently pushed her away.

"What is it?" she asked. When Angel didn't answer, "It's Buffy isn't it? You don't want to hurt her feelings. Oh honey you're so sweet but I don't think one kiss will hurt" she said playfully.

(Buffy and Conner)

"And then he left Sunnydale, came here became a hotshot detective and life went on. So we weren't in the same city. Doesn't mean I ever stopped loving him. He's a good person and has a soul that befits his name. Conner you should give him a chance. If not for his sake, then atleast for yours. You deserve to know you dad. After you know him then pass judgement. I can't speak for everyone but I know Angel may be able to forgive you. He's a forgiving person. Can you just drop the attitude with him?" Buffy asked

"I guess I could, if you beat me when we fight." Buffy smiled and said, "Lead the way."

(Angel and Cordelia)

"It's not Buffy's feelings I'm afraid of hurting, it's yours" Angel said.

"What?"

"Cordy, I admit it, I thought I was in love with you but"

"But what Angel? Are you saying you thought wrong?" Cordy asked.

Angel looked at her for a moment then answered, "Yes" With that one word he shattered all Cordy's dreams of being with Angel, of being happy with him. She started crying.

"Cordy let me explain."

She just waved her hand.

"Cordy, I do love you. It's just that when I was in that coffin, my thoughts were with you, at first. But then they drifted, to Buffy. And I realised my love for her is incomparable and if I can't love you like that then I don't really love you. I'm sorry if what I'm saying hurts. But it's the truth. I can't lie to you or myself anymore. I'm not lucky enough to love that way again but that's what you deserve. Maybe you can find it in you to forgive me one day."

At that Angel hugged Cordy and walked out the door.

(A/N: I'm not sure if AI has a training area. Let's imagine they do. Fred, Gunn and Wesley are watching as Conner and Buffy fight)

"You're pretty good, u know, for a girl" Conner sain as Buffy easily evaded his fists.

"No, I'm very good for anyone" Buffy said as she kicked Conner hard. He stumbled a little but quickly regained his balance. She smiled as they continued fighting.

"You're pretty strong but with undead parents I expected no less."

"They don't call me The Destroyer for nothing" Conner replied with a smirk. He was surprised to find he was enjoying himself. Buffy treated him like an equal and even though he knew she didn't really like him, he still felt a grudging respect towards her.

Just then Angel walked in ready to vent all his frustration on the punching bag when he saw Buffy and his son fighting. He was about to interfere when he saw Buffy signal him not to. He walked to where the others were standing and looked at them questioningly.

"They've been at it for ages. I don't expect them to stop anytime soon." Wesley said.

"My money is on the boy. Buffy is good but she's too small to beat Conner. That kid is a freak" said Gunn. "In a good way" he added quickly when he saw the look on Angel's face.

"Are you saying she's weaker because she's a girl?" Fred asked suddenly.

Angel tuned their argument out as he watched the fight. Buffy was slowly gaining the upper hand. Finally she struck Conner hard in the chest and he fell down.

Buffy pinned him down and then yelled, "I won! Ha! I beat the Destroyer" Laughing loudly she pulled Conner to his feet. She moved closer to him and whispered, "You owe me a good attitude now."

Conner smiled and just nodded. Before she realised what she was doing, Buffy hugged Conner and then walked over to join the others.

Angel watched Buffy interact with his son and saw how he behaved much better with her than he did with anyone else. He watched her hug him and was surprised considering she wanted to kill him only yesterday. When they joined him he looked at both of them silently.

Conner spoke, "Listen, I'm sorry for what I did. I want to get to know you. Buffy told me a few things and maybe I was too harsh on you." He waited for his Dad to answer.

"I'd like that too" Angel finally replied.

Conner then looked at everyone and said, "I'm sorry I lied to you all too. I want to make it up to you"

Shock was written on everyone's face Angel's too, they had expected some harsh words and an I-Don't-Give-A-Shit attitude, they had not expected apologies.

Angel smiled at Conner and pulled him into one of those very manly hugs.

"I am sorry. Dad" Conner whispered.

Buffy poked Conner in the ribs and said, "For a tough guy, you certainly go down easy"

Everyone laughed and Conner looked insulted.

"I'd like to see any of you take her out"

Fred, Gunn and Wes stopped laughing. Angel just kept laughing.

"Dad, let's see you try" Angel just smiled.

Buffy looked at Conner and said, "I've taken him out too many times. He knows not to mess with the slayer."

Angel stopped laughing and stepped closer to Buffy, "Is that right?"

"Yeh" she said daring him to disagree.

"Ok, let's go" Angel said pulling off his shirt.

This time everyone watched with baited breath. Buffy and Angel were pure poetry in motion. They could anticipate each others moves and knew exactly how to stop them.

"Brings back memories, doesn't it?" Buffy asked with a smile.

"Sure does" Angel replied. Neither of them held back knowing fully well that the other could take it.

"Wow" Fred exclaimed. "They look like they were born to do this, together"

Finally Buffy knocked Angel down and then she straddled him. Her eyes met his and they both had matching grins. She knew he could easily get out of this and she didn't care. She was lost in Angel's eyes again. Seeing this, the gang quietly left the training room.

Angel flipped Buffy and was on top. He lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her. Buffy stopped struggling and wrapped her arms around his neck. It was a long passionate kiss and when Angel broke it to let Buffy breathe, they both looked flustered.

Angel got off Buffy and sat next to her, "What just happened?" he asked.

"I don't know and for once I don't care" Buffy answered pulling Angel to her and kissed him again.