Willow walked downstairs, deciding to grab a cup of coffee to start the day. Although, when she got downstairs, she found a sleeping Angel curled up on the sofa. Willow frowned; he had been working himself too much recently. Willow loved Angel, in a friendly way, but she couldn't help worry about him. Angel had taken Buffy's death the hardest, he had blamed himself for not being there to protect her. And, even though everyone reassured him there was nothing he could of done, he continued to blame himself.

Willow tip-toed towards the basinet infront of the sleeping ex-vampire. She picked up a wriggling Phoebe and popped her dummy into her mouth, surprised that she hadn't been crying. Willow was grateful that Angel accepted her request to move in, she wasn't sure if he would. Although. Willow knw that Angel wanted a Mother figure around, especially someone who had been so close to Buffy. Willow had tried her best to help with Phoebe, especially as Angel was pushing himself alot. Willow had also helped out with Dawn, who, like Angel, blamed herself for her sisters death. Willow looked down at Phoebe, the only physical connection she had left to her best friend. She missed Buffy, alot, but she had been processing an idea through her mind; an idea that would hopefully be succesful. Willow was pulled out of her thoughts when a voice broke the silence.

"Has she been fed ?" questioned Tara.

"Yeah, Angel must of fed her," replied Willow, noticing the empy bottle.

Tara nodded. She shuffled over to Willow and placed a kiss on her cheek, then a kiss on Phoebe's forehead.

"Coffee ?" asked Tara.

"Uh huh," smiled Willow, placing Phoebe on her waist.

Willow followed Tara through the dining room and into the kitchen. Tara smiled as she began to make two cups of coffee, smiling as she heard Phoebe giggle. She felt sorry for Phoebe, she would now go through what she had when she was young. She had lost her Mother, and no one could ever replace her in her life, no one. Tara sighed, she turned around and placed a cup of coffee infront of Willow.

"What's up ?" questioned Willow.

"Just thinking," replied Tara, taking a sip of coffee.

"About ?" questioned Willow, stroking Phoebe's cheek.

B-Buffy," whispered Tara, blushing slightly.

Willow nodded. Tara hardly knew Buffy, but she had become a person who she saw nearly everyday. Now she was gone, and there lay the gaping whole in everyone's lives. Willow nodded again, she turned her attention back to Phoebe. The smile still shined on her face, she had no idea of the sadness that loomed over everyone. She had no idea that her Mother wasn't with her, although Willow hoped to change that.

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Buffy gazed down at Angel. He was fast asleep, curled up on the couch, whilst Phoebe lay in her basinet. She smiled as she looked at her daughter, she had Angel's eyes; a tear slid down her cheek.

"She's beatiful, honey," smiled Joyce, rubbing Buffy's back.

"She sure is," whispered Buffy.

She turned her attention to Angel, she noticed he looked like he was pleading, a frown creased over his face. Buffy watched, she desperately wanted to help him but she couldn't. Buffy hated it; she could see them, but they couldn't see her. She sighed and look at her Mom, who she had now been re-united with.

"He's grieving, give him time," smiled Joyce calmly.

Buffy nodded. She continued to watch them, Willow walked into the room and picked up Phoebe. She looked at Phoebe, stroking her cheek, and looking deep in thought.

"What would I do without her ?" questioned Buffy, smiling.

She was grateful how much Willow had been helping. She never left Angel or Phoebe's side, she continued to stay strong for them and fight on; like Buffy would of herself. Buffy looked at Tara, she had a frown over her face and looked rather sad. She soon began to blush, which earned a nod from Willow.

"I miss them so much," whispered Buffy.

"I know, sweetie," replied Joyce.

"But, I know they'll be safe and there's no need to worry," smiled Buffy, taking her Mom's hand in hers.

"Are you sure you're ready ?" asked Joyce, raising her eyebrow.

Buffy nodded. She turned around with her Mom, they both walked into the light without a second glance back.

Sorry it's so short! Thank you for all the amazing reviews - they mean so much to me! I'll write the next part now and see if I can post it tonight. :) x