Buffy's parents were sitting in a chair in her room. They were waiting for the doctor to come back in and tell them what could be done for their daughter. She had been in a catatonic state for nearly three days and they began to worry that she might not come back. Angel had come to visit but didn't stay long. When he heard Buffy had passed out he demanded to know what happened. He approached the new couple who had come to speak at the meeting and became angry and hostile when the girl and guy laughed the whole situation off. He began to go after the guy named William and had the girl Faith jumping on his back to rescue her boyfriend. Angel got in a few good punches before the orderlies ran in to break up the fight. Hank and Joyce just watched in amazement as Buffy's love tore after the people he felt responsible for her condition. They then realized just how much this guy cared for their daughter. He told her parents that he just could stand seeing her like that. He loved Buffy so much but seeing her just lying there helpless, broke his heart.
When the doctor finally came to talk to them, Joyce could not sit anymore. She had began to pace the room and mumble things under her breath. Hank was worried about Buffy and now his wife was starting to act a little crazy herself. Angel sat in the chair very silent after what had just occurred. All he could think about was getting Buffy back. He hoped the doctor had good news.
"Mr. and Mrs. Summers, please have a seat. I have been discussing Buffy's case with Dr. Berkel and we have agreed that in order to get your daughter back to a normal state….we must use another drug. Now under normal circumstances it would not be harmful if it weren't for the baby. We are not quite sure of the adverse side affects to the fetus. We may try a small dose and if that doesn't work, we may just have to wait it out until the baby comes." Dr. Price was trying to explain the seriousness of the situation without them getting frantic. Too late Buffy's mother broke out into loud sobs and Hank jumped up to comfort her. "Ok doctor; please just do what you can. We want Buffy back but not at the expense of hurting the baby. Let us know when we can try." Hank knew he had to be the one to talk, Joyce had totally broke down and was now crying uncontrollably. "Angel, are you ok with this? You do have a say in this. I know it's a lot to take in and you should know that we are concerned with Buffy and the baby." Angel was scared to death. He knew he wanted Buffy back but he didn't want to hurt his child. "I guess we should at least try. I mean as long as it won't hurt the baby…..I….I….I just want her back is all."
"Very well, I shall go and ask the assistance of Dr. Berkel. We will ready the medication and be back shortly." Dr. Price then left the room. They all went back to sitting down not saying a word.
There was a knock on the door several minutes later, when neither Joyce nor Hank made an attempt to get up to answer it Angel decided to. When he opened the door it was Mr. Giles. He was the therapist in charge of the group that Buffy had been meeting with. Angel was hesitant to let him in the room at first but after Joyce smiled at him and shook her head in acceptance he let the man enter the room. "I am so sorry about your daughter Mr. and Mrs. Summers. Buffy is a delightful girl and I have grown quite fond of her these last few weeks. I had a talk with our guest speakers and have found that one of them at least remembers meeting Buffy some time ago. It must have triggered some memory for Buffy causing this recent turn of events. Our guests have left the premises and do apologize for anything they may have done to cause you all any harm. Oh, and Mr. Angel, William says to tell you he is sorry for getting you so upset. He says that he has a habit of giggling when he is nervous and did not mean for you to take it the wrong way. He also said to tell you, nice right hook." Mr. Giles shook Angel's hand and handed Mrs. Summers his card, "Should you need someone to talk to, any of you, please do call me any time."
Angel thought that Mr. Giles did seem like a nice man after all. He settled back down into a chair near Buffy's bed. He held her hand and every once in a while he would whisper into her ear and kiss her hand. Joyce just sat there watching him; she thought this boy is so sweet, now I see why Buffy loves him so much.
It was so quiet in the room that when the door opened they all jumped in surprise. "Sorry to startle you but we have prepared everything and I think we should start the medication now." Dr. Price entered the room with Dr. Berkel following behind him. They had the nurse come in and start an IV on Buffy so they could begin to give her the medication. "Please Mr. and Mrs. Summers; this may take a few hours. You should go home and rest; we will call you if there is any change." "NO, I don't want to leave her now. What if she wakes up and I'm not here. I don't want her thinking we would just leave her like that." Joyce was frantic; she didn't want to leave her baby.
"It's ok Mrs. Summers, I will stay with Buffy. If she starts to wake up I will call you right away, I promise." Angel stepped up to Joyce and put a hand on her shoulder. Joyce grabbed him up into a fierce hug and Angel looked over her shoulder at Hank. He just gave him an approving nod then took Joyce from him and led her out the door. Angel turned to the doctors after Buffy's parents left, "Ok doctors, let's get started."
Buffy opened her eyes and stretched her body. She got up from bed and walked to the window. She looked out into the warm sun lit street, and then she smiled and turned to shower and get ready for school. She loved the view from her bedroom window. Sunnydale was starting to grow on her and she couldn't wait to get to school that day. She was going to try out for cheerleader. She bounced down the steps and into the kitchen to greet her mother before leaving for school. Her mother questioned her about wanting to be a cheerleader then she proceeded to tell her about her glorious time on the year book committee. She laughed at her mom then got agitated and told her that she wasn't her.
Things were going great that morning. She got to school, met up with Willow and Xander, then headed off to the gym for cheerleading try outs. She was so happy to be doing normal things again. She even met a new girl Amy, who was also trying out. That's when it happened, one of the girls out on the floor of the gym burst into flames and Buffy had to step in and help. She thought to herself 'wow, life on the hell mouth sure is interesting.' After the try outs and the girl bursting into flames they left the gym. Willow and Amy were talking to Buffy about Amy's mother. It seemed that her mother used to be head cheerleader at Sunnydale High years ago and Amy wanted to be just like her. Buffy thought that Amy seemed nice but there was something a little off about her.
The next day, they posted the new list of cheerleaders and Amy and Buffy were disappointed to find out they only made alternates. That's when Amy became scared and creepy. After a few days things got real weird. Something happened to Cordelia on day at drivers' ed. and Buffy got called as the first alternate to replace her. They went to the library after what happened to Cordelia to tell Giles what had happened. They discussed the situation and decided it must be a witch.
Giles thought that maybe Amy might be the witch and sent them to do a spell in Chem. Class to see if it was Amy. They mixed the potion and Buffy dumped it on her arm, it turned blue and they new Amy was their girl. "The test was positive, she's our Sabrina." Buffy said to them.
That night as Buffy lay in her bed she thought of Angel. The mysterious guy she met in the alley by the Bronze. Just as she began to drift to sleep she thought she heard someone calling her name.
Angel sat next to her, rubbing her hand and calling her name. The doctors said that after the first bag of medicine had been given he should try and talk to her to bring her out of her sleep. He patiently waited until the nurse came to replace the first bag of medicine, then he began to talk to her. "Buffy, please wake up. I miss you so much baby. I need you, our baby needs you here. Please come back to me." He began to sound like he was almost begging, and a tear slipped down his cheek. "Buffy please baby, come back here to me. I need you to wake up." Then he heard a soft moan escape her lips. He jumped up to get closer to her. "Buffy, open your eyes. Please, open your eyes for me."
She began to moan again, and then she squeezed his hand. "Angel" she whispered out his name. He smiled, "Yes, it's me. Open your eyes sweetheart, I need to see you, I need you to see me." She slowly began to open her eyes. She looked for him and when her eyes focused she saw his beautiful face. He smiled and began to cry. "Oh, thank god. I love you Buffy." She smiled and he lay on the bed next to her.