The sunlight barely poured through the curtains. However, it was enough to wake Buffy. She rolled to the other side only to find Spike next to her. She suddenly remembered the fight with her friends and the controversy that ensued. She had made it clear to everyone that Spike was a part of her life now.
Buffy laid there on her back next to Spike on her bed. A song began to play in her head. She knew it by heart now.
Night lift up the shades
Let in the brilliant light of morning
But steady there now
For I am weak and starving for mercy
Sleep has left me alone
To carry the weight of unravelling where we went wrong
it's all I can do to hang on
To keep me from falling
Into old familiar shoes
How stupid could I be
A simpleton could see
That you're no good for me
But you're the only one I see
The lyrics made her question whether she had done the right thing or not concerning Spike. What if her friends were right? Was she putting her and Livvie's life in danger by having him here?
Love has made me a fool
It set me on fire and watched as I floundered
Unable to speak
Except to cry out and wait for your answer
But you come around in your time
Speaking of fabulous places
Create an oasis
Dries up as soon as you're gone
You leave me here burning
In this desert without you
She remembered Riley. He had no idea...and if he ever found out about Olivia and that Spike...
How stupid could I be
A simpleton could see
That you're no good for me
Her thoughts were broken when Spike stretched his arm across her waist.
But you're the only one I see
Buffy took his hands in hers.
"Mornin' luv." Buffy didn't respond. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing...I was just thinking."
"About last night?"
"It's just...they're my friends-they've been my friends for so long..."
"Oh, bollocks! If they were still your bloody friends, do you really think-"
The phone began to ring. Buffy picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Buffy, it's Willow. You have to come down to the Magic Shop. It's Giles."
"Will, is he okay?"
"No. There was a-an attack...he's not doing so well...just get down here."
Buffy's mind was racing with a million thoughts. Giles had to be safe. She remembered how he had said she didn't need him, or any of them. Truth was, she did still need Giles and the rest of them. She realized how much she relied on them and them on her.
She told Spike what Willow had told her and that she had to go. She told Spike to stay at the house with Olivia. Of course it was day, so he couldn't take Livvie for a nice stroll in the park.
Buffy walked over to her daughter's crib and kissed her sleeping baby. She looked at Spike. Spike looked at her. They shared a silent moment, where both knew what had to happen next.