Author: Buffy 21
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Same as always.
Chapter 9
Two Months Later . . .
Life in the Summers' household was business as usual. Dawn rushed out to school as she always did every morning, mumbling something about graduation. This particular morning, however, Buffy received a surprise phone call from Willow.
After exchanging pleasantries, Buffy asked, "So, how are things going with the new Council and the Slayer school?"
"Doing well. Hey, Andrew is being trained to be a Watcher."
"You're kidding?"
"Nope. He's a fast learner too. Giles is happy being head of the Watchers' Council. He's like a kid in a candy store. I wish that you could see him; it's so cute," Willow said.
"I wish I could too, I think that's what he was meant to do. Don't get me wrong, he was a wonderful Watcher, but he also enjoyed being his own boss. Remember how he was when he ran the Magic Box?"
"Yes, I do. Listen, not to change the subject, but, how are Faith and Robin?"
"They're good. Faith is eight months pregnant now and complains about looking like a beached whale. I consoled her the other day when she went through her closet and found a pair of her leather pants."
"Poor Faith. Just remind her that she isn't going to be pregnant forever," Willow said.
"I did. Remember how mad I was at Spike for getting me pregnant when my clothes wouldn't fit?"
"I remember. Poor Spike, I felt so sorry for him. Have the two of you thought about having another baby?"
"I've thought about it, but I don't know how he feels. You know Spike, 'shag now, talk later'," Buffy said, with a mock British accent, making Willow laugh.
"That would be special. Besides, Bri needs a little brother or sister to play with."
"You know she was our miracle child. I doubt that lightning would strike twice."
"You never know. Oh, I got your message about Cordy having the baby."
"Where were you guys when I called?" Buffy inquired.
"Kennedy and I took the girls out on field maneuvers. So, I couldn't get back to you right away, with the training and all. You remember how it was when you and Spike trained the Potentials."
"How could I forget? Well, the baby's name is Angelica Rose, she weighed in at 8 pounds and 5 ounces and she looks like Cordelia."
"Awww! I can't wait to see her. I bet Angel is the proudest Papa around?"
"He is. Have you heard from Xander lately?" Buffy asked.
"No, I haven't. But I'm sure he'll get in touch with one of us sooner or later."
"I suppose you're right," Buffy said.
"Well Buff, I'd better go; these international calls cost a fortune. I'll call you back again when I get a chance. Tell everyone I said 'Hey'."
"I will. It was good to hear from you."
"It was good to hear your voice too," Willow replied.
"And Will, tell everyone there that I said 'hello'."
"I sure will. Bye Buff."
"Bye Will."
After the two friends hung up, Buffy made a mental note to call Xander.
Spike and Brianna had come downstairs, seeking breakfast; he gently deposited his daughter into her booster seat and began preparing her meal as well as his own.
"How are Red and the Watcher?"
Buffy eyed her husband suspiciously before answering.
"They're fine. How did you know that I was talking to Willow?"
"Hello. Vampire, remember?"
"Oh yeah, I keep forgetting about your enhanced vampire hearing."
Brianna listened to her parents' conversation with a puzzled look on her face and decided to interject.
"Mommy, what does bampire hearing mean?"
Buffy and Spike looked at their daughter and then at each other, having forgotten that she was in the room.
"You mean vampire."
Brianna shook her head.
"It means that your Daddy can hear a little bit better than the rest of us, honey."
"Do I have bampire hearing too, Mommy?"
"No baby, you don't."
"Why not?"
"It's kind of hard to explain."
"Auntie Dawn said that Daddy was a bampire. What is that?"
Buffy was floored by her daughter's question and by the fact that Dawn had told Brianna about this. Spike being a vampire was something that they weren't ready to tell their daughter until she was older and could handle it. Buffy made a mental note to have a long talk with her sister when she got home.
"Daddy and I will explain it to you when you're older, sweetie."
"Okay Mommy."
When Brianna had finished her breakfast and was ready to leave the table, Buffy cleaned her up and helped her down from the booster seat. The child then happily bounced into the living room and turned on the TV.
Buffy then glared at her husband.
"Bitty Buffy certainly is inquisitive, isn't she?"
Spike suddenly glanced over at his wife and saw the look on her face.
"What?" he inquired.
"You were a big help."
"What could I have said to her, luv? Did you want me to vamp out and show her what I am?"
"No. Of course not."
"Okay then."
Changing the subject, Spike inquired further about Buffy's conversation with Willow.
"What did you and Red talk about?"
"She was telling me about how well the new Council and the Slayer school were going and to see how we all were."
"How are things in merry old England?"
"Great. Willow also told me that Andrew was training to be a Watcher."
Spike rolled his eyes and sighed, "God help the Slayer that he'll watch over."
"I told her about our trip to LA and about Cordy having the baby while we were there. She asked how Faith and Robin were and I told her about how far along Faith was."
"Faith is ready to pop, yeah," Spike replied.
"I think that pregnancy has done wonders for her; it seems to have tamed her quite a bit."
Spike walked over to Buffy and drew her into his arms, holding her tightly against him.
"Mmm . . . I can remember a time when you were in her place."
"Don't remind me. I was a mess."
"No, you weren't. You were beautiful and always will be."
Spike started humming to her.
"Having my baby . . . what a lovely way to show me that you love me . . ." Spike sang to her in a low tone.
Buffy looked up into his eyes, kissed him lightly on his lips and smiled.
TBC . . .