"I'm home," Buffy called upon entering the house. Puzzled, she shut the door behind her. The house was so quiet. Walking into the living room, she froze. Sitting there were Quentin and Nigel. "Where is my family?" Buffy demanded, immediately concerned.

"They're safe," Quentin replied. "And will remain so as long as you come with us." Buffy did some quick thinking. She needed to know where Dawn and her dad were and if they were okay.

Sighing, Buffy replied, "Fine. But can I at least get my crutches? My leg is killing me." She walked over to them, limping as she went.

Quentin smirked at Nigel and said, "Go get them." Nigel went upstairs and grabbed them. Once she had her crutches, Buffy was lead out to her father's car and blindfolded.

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Not much time passed before Buffy felt the car stop and heard Quentin and Nigel get out. One of them came around to her door and opened it. Bringing her crutches out first, she reluctantly accepted the hand she felt so she could get out. Realizing that Buffy wouldn't be able to get inside while blindfolded Quentin took it off. Buffy blinked and looked around. Barking out a laugh she said, "You had to blindfold me to bring me to the mansion?"

"Well we weren't going to remove the blindfold until you were inside," Nigel blustered.

Buffy stared at him incredulously. "And you think I wouldn't have recognized the inside? You guys are dumber than I thought." That comment cost her a blow to the face from Nigel.

"I'd refrain from any more comments, Miss Summers," Quentin commented, leading them through the door. "It will only cause you more discomfort and possibly cause pain to your family." Buffy glared at him for threatening her family, but kept her mouth shut. She had to make sure that Dawn and her dad were all right. When they entered, her gaze immediately fell on her family. They were bound hand and foot and they were gagged, but didn't appear to be hurt.

"Are you guys okay?" she asked and they both nodded their heads. She saw the confusion in her father's eyes and knew that once this was all over, she was going to have to explain things to him.

"Take a seat, Miss Summers," Quentin said, gesturing to the chair by her sister. "If you keep your mouth shut I won't gag you, but if you get on my nerves, in it goes." Buffy nodded in understanding and laid her crutches against the wall. She sank into the chair that the Watchers had provided for her. Quentin and Nigel left the room and Buffy took stock of the three Watchers who were left to stand guard. Now that she was sitting, she took the opportunity to take a closer look at her dad and Dawn, to assure herself that they were all right. She noticed that Dawn was gazing steadily at her.

When she had finally caught Buffy's eye, Dawn began to nod her head at her left leg. Buffy was confused for a moment, but then her eyes got large. Dawn read the question in her eyes and nodded to let her know that she still had it. Buffy smiled and nodded back. Letting Dawn know that she understood. Obviously the Watcher's hadn't thought that Dawn or her dad would be armed, so they hadn't even bothered to check them for weapons. A while back, Buffy had given Dawn a slim dagger with a holder that could be attached to her ankle, so Dawn would have some protection. Apparently, Dawn still had it on her. They had already taken all of Buffy's weapons. [At least, the ones they found,] she thought to herself, rolling her eyes at the Watchers' stupidity. [At least I can use that to my advantage.] And now she would be able to use Dawn's dagger to cut through their bindings when the time came. She knew Giles would begin searching for them in a couple of hours when she didn't call. She figured the Scoobies would find them by tomorrow afternoon. [And then,] she thought. [Then I'll kick a little Watcher ass.] She settled herself more comfortably in the chair, knowing that she'd be there for awhile.