Epilogue

Buffy jumped off the low wall she had been sitting on when she saw Willow, Xander and Spike exit the court hall.

"So?" She asked nervously.

"Guilty on all charges!" Spike announced before he put his arms around Buffy and lifted her into the air. Riley had been charged with attempted murder as well as assault and rape. "15 to 25. We won't be seeing him anytime soon."

Buffy felt relief wash through her and put her arms around Spike, returning the hug. They had started dating a couple of weeks ago, and were now officially a couple.

Buffy felt tears form in her eyes as Spike let go of her.

"What's wrong sweetie?" Willow put her arm around Buffy's shoulder. "They got him, that's good." Buffy nodded, drying her tears.

"I'm just so glad that I have you guys, I don't know what I would have done without you."

Xander joined the others, looping his arm with Willow and the four started walking towards the parking lot. Spike squeezed Buffy's hand.

"Let's never find out."