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Chapter 14

After an hour they all filtered into the dinning room where a feast of a breakfast had been laid out for the gang, with everything from full English to pancakes to fresh fruit. The room itself was massive, as all the rooms seemed to be, a table that could easily fit 30 people took centre stage with tapestries adorning the walls.

Dawn's eyes bulged at all the food. "Wow"

Spike took his seat at the head of the large mahogany table and motioned for the others to sit. In front of him was a large wine glass full of blood the others were given water and fruit juices. They all eagerly dived into the food and for a few minutes silence descended on the group.

It came as no surprise to anyone when Dawn was the first to break the silence.

"This place is so cool. Can we move here?"

Spike chuckled. "I think the house likes having us here, its been rather empty for a long time."

"So Spike who is this 'friend' of yours?" Buffy asked. The curiosity was killing her, there was something seriously up with his story.

The vampire looked at his daughter who just shrugged at him. "Its your choice Dad."

Spike sighed. "Luv I may not have been entirely truthful about this."

"What do you mean?" The Slayer could feel her blood begin to boil at the thought of him lying to her.

"This house doesn't belong to a friend. It belongs to me." The sisters gasped.

"But you lived in a crypt, and stole to survive." Commented Dawn.

"That was a lie too. Had to keep up my bad boy image you know. None of you were scared of me anymore." Dawn just laughed at him and let out a cough which sounded very similar to 'sad'. He continued. "I've had this place ever since I came to America. Fell in love with the place, had to have it. Luckily no one ever found out, I've made enough powerful friends over the years to make sure it was protected and looked after when I haven't been around. Even brought Lilly up here." He smiled at his daughter and received and encouraging smile in return. "I've always had money, can't remember a time when I didn't, even when I was alive."

"Why didn't you tell us? Me?" The slayer questioned. 'didn't he trust her?'

"After I gave up Lilly, I gave up all this as well. It was to painful to be here without my little girl. Hardest time of my life." he said sadly before adopting his familiar sarcastic persona. "And anyway, would you have believed me if I'd told you about all this?"

"No probably not." Buffy laughed her anger dissipating. She could forgive him for lying about this, for not wanting to share his pain, that was something she understood all to well. She took his hand "But no more secrets ok? I'm here for you, your family is with you now."

Spike nodded smiling at his girl. "Right enough of this depressing talk. Eat up then we'll go pick up my grandson and go shopping."

All three women squealed in delight at this, Spike groaned wondering if he'd made a terrible mistake. Buffy frowned suddenly.

"Spike its daylight."

"Just trust me luv. I have something here that I've kept safe in case I needed it." The

slayer looked as if she were going to protest but Spike cut her off. "it's a surprise."

"Shall I have the car brought around for you in an hour sir?" Charles asked from the doorway.

"Yes thank you Charles. Right lets get moving people." Buffy accepted his words and they all finished their breakfast and left to get ready.

An hour later they were all waiting for Spike by the car, which turned out to be a limo, turning the women into excited girls once again. Buffy and Dawn were beginning feeling a little anxious, the sun was shining bright and hot. Lilly on the other hand felt nothing but excitement at soon having her little boy back. Spike walked down the stone steps to join them the sun caressing his face harmlessly. He heard a gasp come from the Summer's women and smiled reassuringly. On his right hand Buffy noticed a silver ring with an emerald green jewel.

"But how… It was destroyed." Buffy said confused.

"The Gem of Amara was made by the Amaran people Buffy. I happen to know them, it was a gift." Spike shrugged a little nervous "Is this a problem?"

Buffy thought, Spike was now invincible, if he wanted to he could easily kill them all. But then he could have many times without the gem. She looked into his eyes "I trust you Spike."

Spike and Lilly both let out the breath they didn't realise they had been holding.

"Right lets get going. I need to see my son."

The drive to L.A took about twenty minutes, when they got into L.A Lilly gave the driver, another demon this time he was brown a little slimy and had horns, directions to her friends house. What Lilly didn't realise as the limo drew closer to her son was that it was also leading them closer to Angel Investigations. Buffy and Spike on the other hand did. Spike whole body tensed up waiting for Buffy's reaction. She hadn't thought about the fact Angel was here yet but now it was right in her face.

"Oh my god. This is near Angel's place. Maybe I'll go say hi while you guys pick up William." She said innocently, not realising the anguish she was causing the vampire beside her. Lilly looked at her father with worry.

"You sure that's a good idea Buffy?" Dawn piped up, seeing that this could only lead to trouble. Her sister was so dense sometimes.

"Why not? Angel's a good friend, and he doesn't know about Spike so everything will be fine." Buffy replied. Dawn mentally groaned, Buffy was banging the nails into her own coffin.

"Stop the car." Spike told the driver, his voice devoid of any emotion. They were outside Angel Investigations. "We'll pick you up here after once we have William."

Buffy smiled at him "Thanks Spike." She gave him a kiss on the cheek and hopped out, headed up to the front doors. A wave of nervousness overcame her. Back in the car Spike calm façade broke and his head dropped to his hands.

"It'll be ok Spike you'll see." Dawn comforted her friend whilst mentally cursing her sister.

"Will it bit? I really wonder sometimes."

So next chapter will be the Buffy and Angel meeting, what will happen? And what has Xander told them? Please review guys it really does make my day.