Conner wasn't as shocked but more confused, "Angel said...I thought it was Darla."
Buffy nodded, "So did I! Downstairs It wierded me out how much it hurt you were mad at me and then Wesley and Spike here just straight out told me it was because I'm your mom."
Conner looked at Spike, "How?"
Spike shrugged, "I only know it's happened before. You have to talk to watcher 2 for that."
Conner looked at buffy, "So this is real?"
Buffy smiled, "I guess so. I know as much as you do."
Conner continued to smile at buffy who was almost crying yet again. Spike smiled, "Just hug and smile already."
Buffy laughed and reached for Conner who accepted with enthusiasm. When they finally came apart Conner spoke, "So what happens now?"
Buffy looked at Spike, "Willow's restoring Angel's soul now. I should be there."
Conner hopped off the bed and kissed Buffy's forhead, "I'll be downstairs. I'm thinking Cordy might be a little mad and I should talk to her."
Buffy nodded and smiled as he exited. Spike smiled and sat down beside the slayer, "At least i know how you feel now."
Buffy looked at him, "We should of had one of our soap opera talks."
Spike shook his head, "I guess you didn't say anything that i didn't already know. Even if it's not physical I'm always here Buffy."
Buffy smiled and lent on his shoulder, "Sometimes I wish I could love you."
Spike smiled and wrapped his arm around her, "Me too pet. Me too."
They stayed like that for a few minutes until buffy spoke again, "You know we're in for big drama when he's back. All the stuff we said."
Spike smiled, "Oh yea. Good thing I'm almost healed because i can't go a few days without bruises."
Buffy smiled, "Thanks for everything Spike."
Spike smiled and stood up, "We should go down. Red's probably almost done."
Buffy stood and hopped into Spike's arms, "Carry me. I'm too tired to walk."
Spike smiled, "You're a wierd one Buffy Summers."
Buffy smiled, "Just walk."
-Basement-
Spike dropped her off in the main room and she went down to the basement alone. She had to practically fight Cordy for the keys but Faith got them and Buffy was on her way down. Willow was pretty much done the spell so Buffy waited outside the cage ad watched as Angelus dropped to his knees and his eyes glowed. Angelus was no more. They stared into each other's eyes through the cage for a few seconds before buffy finally opened it and walked in. She noticed a few tears coming thorugh the corner of his eyes and started to cry herself. She dropped to her knees and wrapped her arms around him. He only returned the hug. Angel wasn't actually crying just watery eyes but buffy really was. She wans't just crying because Angel was back but she was crying because of everything she just found out about Conner and the fact she was in Angel's arms once again.
Angel was the first to speak, "Hey it's okay buffy."
Buffy wiped her eyes, "I know. It's not just you, it's...A lot of stuff happened."
Angel nodded and then there was silence for a few minutes. "At least i didn't get out this time."
Buffy nodded, "Yea, I didn't have to send you to hell. One of Angelus' better visits."
They both stood and Angel stared at buffy. "I don't remember everything right now so tell me that Spike is just being mixed with old memories."
Buffy looked down, "I can't because that would be a lie."
Angel grabbed a bar and gripped it, "Everything you two said..."
Buffy nodded, "Was the truth."
Angel couldn't hide his anger, "Where is he?"
"He's upstairs. Angel don't..."
Buffy didn't have time to finish because Angel was already out of the cage and up the stairs looking for Spike. Buffy just sighed, "More jealous Vampire crap." Then she followed in Angel's steps hoping ot get to Spike before he did.
-Upstairs-
By the time Buffy made it upstairs Angel had Spike by the throat and pinned to the wall. Conner waited at the top of the stairs for Buffy who looked right at him. "I knew this was coming."
Conner smiled, "I could stake them both for you."
Buffy acted like she wa spondering the thought btu then shook her head, "I need one of them."
Conner nodded, "Then you might want to pry Angel off of Spike before only one is left."
Buffy nodded and walked over to the wall everyone had their eyes on. She stared into the eyes of Angel who had his eyes set on only Spike, "Put him down Angel. As much as I like violence there doesn't need to be a fight right now."
Angel looked at the slayer in shock, "You're going to stand up for him? After everything he's done to you?"
Buffy had a hard time responding, "In all fairness everyone I know has tried to kill me at one point and I'm friends with them." Angel was still mad with anger but he loosened the grip on Spike's neck a little. It was obvious Buffy knew how to calm him down. "Look this is all stuff we should talk about together. You know our world renowned painful talks. I promise if you're not happy with my explanation then you and Spike can go at it as long as you guys need."
Angel slowly let go and Spike started to rub his neck. Disregarding the obvious jealousy in Angel's eyes buffy walked to Spike, "You okay?"
Spike smiled, "Well we knew he'd be mad."
Buffy smiled, "Hang here and entertain the guys. I have to go record the new episode in my soap opera series."
Spike smiled and nodded and Buffy turned back to Angel. Before she could speak Cordy smiled at Buffy. "Not even five minutes out of the cage and hurricane Buffy has already started."
Buffy just smiled back, "You know Cordy if you don't ease up a little you're going to die alone just like everyone thought you would."
Cordy's smile never left her face. "You have dated death, you make death and you think you can stop death. If we're talking dying alone then it's defenitely your gift and not mine."
Buffy couldn't take it anymore as she looked at Angel, "You got to do that to Spike, I get to do this to Cordy."
Before anyone knew it Buffy punched Cordy to the point where she flew a few feet and then buffy had her by the throat and pinned to the floor. Willow was the first one there, "Come on Buffy, she doesn't know what she's talking about. Just ignore her like she doesn't matter because she doesn't."
Buffy shook her head and ignored Willow while she stared down with anger at Cordy, "You have no idea what you're talking about. I may die alone, I've pretty much accepted that but don't you ever just stand there and smile while you call me a murderer. The last time someone told me death was my gift I died for this world so if you think it's so god damn easy living in this world as a slayer then maybe you should try it because I would sure as hell like to try being the one who mocks the hero rather then actually being one."
Cordy was speechless at buffy's outburst. That was until she smiled, "Well maybe that's why you're so alone. You can't even enjoy strength when it's given to you. You're not a hero, just someone stuck with a job that she doesn't deserve."
Buffy as done talking and she proved it with a right punch to Cordy's face. She followed with a left and she roatated until Spike walked over and started pulling the slayer off Cordy. "Come on Buffy, you know you deserve this more then anyone."
Buffy struggled out of his grip and stood up. "But nobody else thinks so. You think I don't see all my family looking at me like I act so god damn superior to them and yet when they need to be saved I'm right there."
Willow looked extremely sympathetic and confused, "Buffy, we don't..."
Buffy shook her head, "Don't! I've seen it Willow, you may not feel it but I do. I may not deserve to save this world but I'm going to do it anyway. I'll be in my room getting my stuff together." She stared at Spike. "We're going home."
Everyone watched as Buffy ascended the stairs. The room was in silence until Cordy started laughing, "What a god damn drama queen."
Spike was about take his turn on the Cordy punching bag but Angel held him back. Spike didn't need to hit her because Willow walked up to the now standing Cordy and knocked her to the floor with a punch. "You ever say another word like that to her or around me I'll start using magic again and no one can stop me from what I would do to you."
Cordy had to lean against the wall to stand upa nd even then she was leaning on it, "What are you going to do? Turn me into a toad."
Willow smiled an evil smile, "SILENCE!" Cordy was instantly quiet, "Not another word Cordy."
Since all eyes were on her, Cordy stomped up the stairs and to her room. Everyone started looking around until Spike spoke, "I should check on Buffy."
Angel growled but was interrupted by Wesley, "I don't think you need to Spike. Conner's already at the top of the stairs."
Spike smiled, "Oh yes, of course."
Angel looked extremely confused, "Why would my son go?"
Spike laughed, "Oh yea you haven't heard. Buffy and your son have become extremely close."
Angel looked around the room at the smiles, "Okay what does he mean?"
Fred walked to Angel and after a few minutes of hesitating she spoke, "Buffy is Conner's mother."
There was only one reaction Angel had, "What?"