Author: Buffy 21
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Joss owns the characters, but I own the story and Angelica belongs to Angel and Cordy.
Chapter 8
Two days after Angelica's birth, Cordy and the baby were released from the hospital.
Fred and Gunn went to pick them up, because of the daylight. Back at the hotel, everyone except Spike awaited their arrival. Buffy helped Angel check over the nursery to make sure that everything was just right for the baby. She went out and bought extra diapers and a diaper Genie, which she thought would be the perfect gift for the new parents. Connor was anxious to meet his new baby sister, which made Buffy think back to the day her parents had brought Dawn home from the hospital.
The moment that Cordy came through the door, everyone rushed over to see her. Angel helped her down the couple of steps, then over to the couch to relax; then they all gathered around to admire the baby. Connor looked at the baby and then at his parents.
"Did I look like that when I was born?" he asked.
"Yes baby, you did. You were just as beautiful then and you still are," Cordy answered, leaning over and kissing the child's forehead.
Brianna looked up at Buffy and asked her the same question, receiving the same answer.
"Mommy, can I have a baby brother or sister too?" Bri asked.
"Maybe someday honey," Buffy replied.
Robin and Faith admired the baby as well, holding her briefly.
"I'm looking forward to this. Aren't you, babe?" Faith asked her husband.
"I can hardly wait," Robin replied, gently handing the baby back to Cordy.
Angelica made a mewling sound as she woke up and began to cry.
"Someone is hungry," Cordy said.
"Angel, could you get one of the bottles from her diaper bag and warm it please?" she asked while she comforted the baby.
"Sure Cordy."
Angel retrieved a bottle and headed for the kitchen. After a few minutes, he returned with it and gave it to his wife. Cordy put the nipple up to the baby's mouth and she latched onto it immediately, suckling greedily.
"Boy, you were starved," Cordy said.
While Cordy fed Angelica, she visited with her friends.
When the baby fell asleep, after eating, Cordy stood up, saying, "Would you all please excuse me, while I lay the baby down? I'll be right back."
"Well Angel, how does it feel to be a new father again?" Buffy inquired.
"Wonderful. I love it."
"You'll have her spoiled in no time," Buffy assured him.
"Oh, I hope not," Angel replied.
"Angel, we're all going back to Cleveland tonight. We didn't want to leave without seeing Cordy and the baby safely home from the hospital and to say goodbye," Buffy said, changing the subject.
"You know that Cordy and I appreciate your help."
"That's what friends are for. Be sure and send us some pictures of the baby when you get them."
"You know we will," Angel replied.
Later that evening, the Summers and the Woods' families boarded their flight back to Ohio.
TBC . . .