Author: Buffy 2
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Same as always. Please R & R.
Chapter 16
The party broke up around midnight; Xander and Susan left with the Woods' to stay in their home.
After putting the kids to bed, Buffy helped Cordy pull out the sofa bed so that she and Angel could retire for the night. Before going to bed herself, Buffy decided to seek her husband to see if he was ready to join her.
Meanwhile in the family room, Angel and Spike were sitting together watching TV. As much as the two vampires disliked each other, Spike promised Buffy that he would be on his best behavior as long as the poof didn't piss him off. While Spike was engrossed in his movie, Angel became bored and began channel surfing, infuriating him.
"What the bloody hell do you think you're doing you soddin poof? I was watching that," Spike yelled, angrily.
"That movie was boring. I want to see what else was on," Angel said.
"You don't need to see what else is on, it's not your telly!" he yelled, snatching the remote from his grandsire.
"I was going to turn back if you had given me half a chance," Angel replied.
"If you want to see what's on, use this," Spike said, picking up a small book, tossing it into Angel's lap.
Angel picked it up and looked at it, "The TV Guide? I don't want this," he said, tossing it aside.
"Tough balls. Why don't you go upstairs and shag the cheerleader and leave me alone," Spike hissed.
"I can't, she's already asleep."
"That's not my bloody problem now is it. Keep your soddin' hands off of my remote."
When Buffy arrived in the family room, she found Spike and Angel vamped out and ready to fight. She became angry with them and went over to break it up.
"What's going on in here?"
"This bloody poof decided to channel surf in the middle of my movie!"
"I was going to turn it back."
"Okay boys, that's enough TV for you tonight," Buffy said, turning off the set.
"But . . .!" Spike said, exasperated.
"But nothing! You're coming upstairs with me and Angel, I suggest that you go on to bed too. It's been a long day and we're all tired," Buffy said.
Having said that, the three of them left the family room.
The next morning . . .
Willow and Cordy were the first ones up and decided to cook breakfast for everyone. Dawn and Giles smelled the aroma of pancakes and sausage being prepared and quickly placed themselves at the table ready to eat; Buffy and Spike were fashionably late for breakfast due to their morning shag. Angel sat at the table drinking a tall glass of blood while he fed Angelica but when Spike went to get some blood for himself, he discovered that there wasn't any left; he then glanced evilly in Angel's direction and growled.
The night of Dawn's graduation was filled with excitement. Dawn was a nervous wreck, contemplating all of the bad things that could happen before she actually received her diploma. Buffy tried to no avail to calm her but soon gave up.
"Buffy, what if I trip as I walk across the stage? I'll be the laughing stock of the entire class."
"Dawn, that won't happen."
Willow walked up and joined the conversation.
"At least, you won't have to fight off a giant snake like we did," Willow said.
"That's true," Dawn replied.
"Everything's going to be fine, you'll see," Willow assured her.
"Are we ready to go?" Xander asked.
"Yes, we're ready. Where's Spike?" Buffy inquired.
"He's getting Brianna a snack," he replied.
"Okay, let's go before you're late for your graduation," Buffy said to her sister.
The graduation went off without hitch; Xander and Spike whistled as Dawn approached Robin to receive her diploma.
"That a girl Nibblet," Spike yelled.
Dawn glanced over in his direction and smiled, holding up her diploma before leaving the stage. Giles beamed with pride as he watched his pseudo daughter complete this phase of her life. All he could think about was Joyce and how he wished that she could be there with him to share this joyous moment.
Back at the Summer's residence, the gang celebrated that milestone of Dawn's life. While talking about their days back in Sunnydale, Buffy and Willow discovered that they shared a class with Susan back in high school. The doorbell rang and Dawn ran to answer it, when she returned her boyfriend followed her. He greeted the group and Dawn introduced him to those that didn't know him.
"Buffy, Dave and I were invited to a friend's party in town, is it okay if I go?"
Buffy heard a low growl come from Spike as the couple stood before them.
"Yes, you may go," Buffy answered.
Dawn went to her sister and hugged her, "The party was great. Thank you."
"You're welcome Dawnie. Have a nice time."
"We will."
The couple said their good-byes and then left. Afterwards, Buffy stood up and tapped on her glass with a fork to get everyone's attention; once she had it, Buffy began to speak.
"Spike and I have some news that we would like to share with the people we love most in the world."
She paused for a minute to fight back tears that threatened to fall.
"Buffy, what is it?" Giles inquired.
"Spike and I are expecting another baby."
The looks that she received were priceless; breaking the silence was the sound of a fork clattering against a plate and someone coughing. Susan pat Xander on his back to stop him from choking.
"Buffy, are you sure?" Willow asked.
"Yes, very sure. See," Buffy said as she turned sideways and ran her hand over her belly.
"And you said that lightning wouldn't strike twice. I'm so happy for you both," Willow said as she hugged the couple.
"Thanks Red," Spike said.
"Way to go B! I told you that you guys still had it," Faith said, enthusiastically.
Angel went to her and gently embraced her, "Congratulations."
"Thanks Angel."
Angel extended his hand to Spike, "Congratulations, Spike."
"Thanks old man," he said to his grandsire.
"Oh . . . Buffy . . . another baby. I'm so happy for you and Spike," Giles said, hugging her.
"Thanks Giles," she said.
"Do you know what you're having?" Cordy asked.
"No. Spike and I didn't want to know."
"Grandpa Giles," Brianna said, tugging on his sleeve.
"Yes honey?" he replied, picking the child up.
"Does that mean that I'm going to have a new baby brother or sister?"
"Yes sweetheart, it does," he answered.
"Yay!"
Connor came over and started running around Giles' legs to taunt Brianna. When she began to wiggle in his arms, he put her down then she and Connor ran off to play.
Xander walked over to Buffy and gently embraced her, "Congratulations Buff, I couldn't be happier for you. No wonder you're glowing."
"Thanks Xand," she said.
"Xander also extended his hand to Spike and the two men shook hands, "Spike you're a lucky man."
"Thanks Harris."
"So B, when are you due?" Faith inquired.
"Right around Thanksgiving."
"This Thanksgiving is gonna be five by five. I'm looking forward to it."
"As am I," Giles replied.
TBC . . .