A Summer's Life
Author: Buffy 21
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Joss and Mutant Enemy own the characters, I'm just borrowing them. Brianna belongs to Buffy and Spike, and I own the story.
Chapter 7
While Buffy and Spike sat in the waiting room, Fred, Gunn and Wesley came in.
"Has anything happened yet?" Fred asked.
"No, not yet," Buffy replied.
"I guess all we can do is wait," Gunn said, stating the obvious.
The three of them sat down near Buffy and Spike and settled in for the long wait.
Three hours later . . .
Angel came out to the waiting area, full of energy and bursting with pride.
Buffy felt someone tap her on the shoulder; she woke up to see Angel standing over her with a big smile on his face. She glanced down at her watch and saw that it was one o'clock in the morning.
"Angel, what happened?" Buffy asked, sleepily.
The others woke up at the sound of her voice and then all eyes were on Angel.
"Everyone, Cordy and I have a beautiful baby girl. She weighed in at 8 pounds and 5 ounces," he said proudly.
They all congratulated Angel, shaking his hand and hugging him.
"How's Cordy?" Buffy asked.
"She's fine. Extremely happy, but tired."
"When can we see Cordy and the baby?" Fred asked.
"They'll be taking the baby to the nursery in a few minutes and Cordy will be going to her room soon; then you'll be able to see her. I'd better get back to her."
Having said that, Angel turned and left.
"I can't wait to see the baby," Fred said.
"To the nursery then," Wesley added as they all left to find it.
Five minutes later . . .
Everyone was gathered at the big window looking at all of the new babies. While they stood there, the nurse brought the Donally's new arrival in and settled her in the bassinet in the front row. The nurse taped a pink card to the bassinet that said, 'Baby Girl Donally' on it.
"There she is," Gunn said.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Fred asked, with tears in her eyes.
"Yes, she is quite lovely," Wesley replied.
"Spike, look at her. Doesn't she remind you of Brianna?" Buffy asked.
"Yes, she's a beauty."
As they all stood at the window, mesmerized by the new baby, Angel walked up to them.
Hey guys, what do you think of her?"
They all commented on her beauty.
"Can we see Cordy?" Buffy asked.
"Sure, come on?"
Angel led them to Cordy's room. Opening the door, they saw her, asleep. The small group walked over to her bed, and one by one, kissed Cordy on the forehead. Waking up, she looked around.
"Hey guys," she said sleepily.
"Hey Cordy. Congratulations," Buffy said.
"Thank you. Did you see her?"
"Yes, we all saw her. She's gorgeous," Fred answered, smiling.
"Thanks Fred."
"What did you name her?" Buffy inquired.
"Angelica Rose Donally," Cordy replied.
"That's a pretty name," Fred said, cheerily.
"Thanks Fred," Angel said.
"I'll tell Faith, Robin and Dawn, when we get back to the hotel," Buffy said.
"Did anyone call Lorne?" Cordy asked.
"Yes, honey, I did and he's ecstatic," Angel replied.
Buffy and Spike excused themselves to go back to the hotel before sunrise and the members of team Angel stayed behind, with Angel and Cordy to visit a little while longer.
TBC . . .