"Xander and Buffy got into a fight about me" Angel said
"How do you know it was 'bout you?" Spike asked
"I heard them from outside the library I was going to go back in to tell Buffy something and then I heard Xander question her" Angel said
"Why was Xander questioning her?" Spike wondered
"Xander thought that me and Buffy would be together since you're here and not around to be with her" Angel said
"I think I'm going to go and get some coffee I will let the both of you talk" Giles left the room
"Is that what she wants? Does she think I don't love her? Does she want you? Do you want her?" Spike questioned
"Spike calm down. Buffy doesn't want me she loves you she has been wearing you leather jacket since you've been here. She knows that you love her and the baby more than anything." Angel said avoiding his last question
"You didn't answer a question. Do you want her?" Spike asked
"Honestly Spike I think I always will but I'm moving on and I'm meeting new people." Angel said
"Angel is she okay? She won't honestly tell me she keeps saying she's fine but I don't think she is" Spike said
"From what I can tell Spike she is lost she doesn't know what to feel about this. She needs you with her and I think once you're better things will go back to normal" Angel said
"I just I want her to be happy Angel I want her and the baby to be safe and happy what if I can't do that for them? I mean I'm in here instead of being with Buffy I should be there with her not stuck in here" Spike said
"Spike you remember why you're in this hospital bed? You saved Buffy from Riley you took the bullet that was going to hit her. Spike you were protecting your family now I think that Buffy appreciates that you kept her safe" Angel said
"I feel like if I was quicker none of this would be happening I would be with Buffy right now she wouldn't be in the hosptial and she wouldn't be scared about anything but instead I'm here being useless to her" Spike said
"Spike it isn't your fault this happened you know that right? Riley did this and now he's paying for it alright. You, Buffy, and the baby will be safe and you will be there for them Spike. Besides you're out of here tomorrow" Angel said
"Yeah I will be out of here about bloody time. Hey but Buffy and the baby everything is fine?" Spike asked again
"Yeah Spike she's staying strong and so is the baby she just needs to take it easy for a while thats all. Well I got to go I'll see you later Spike. You know you're not as bad as I always thought you were" Angel got up and walked to the door
"You too mate I always hated you and didn't even really know you but thanks for looking out for Buffy" Spike said
"Anytime. See you later Spike" Angel left the room
Once Angel was gone Spike just laid there thinking about Buffy and the baby. He was worried about her because Xander is one of her best friends and he thought that she would cheat on Spike with Angel. A little while later Giles came back into the room and told Spike how Buffy was doing. Buffy still hadn't talked to her mom since she flipped out and Hank was the only one there with her.
Around nine thirty at night Giles went home to get some sleep and Spike tried to do the same but he couldn't knowing that Buffy was some where in the same hospital scared and he wasn't there to comfort her. Joyce came wandering around to Spike's room and she looked to see if anybody was in there with him when she saw nobody she went in and stood in front of him with her arms crossed. A wave of fear hit Spike just the way Joyce was looking at him like she was about ready to kill him for this.
"So Spike....I heard the news. You and Buffy having a baby and all but I want you to know I that I don't think its a good idea. So I have something to tell you I think you need to talk to Buffy about getting rid of it now I'm not saying abortion but how about adoption. I know Buffy isn't ready for this and she is just distracted by what you're telling her to see the truth. You don't deserve to even be near her this wouldn't have happened if you weren't around and we still could have been happy. Buffy was happy and then you came into her life and she was happier but not safe. Angel kept her safe, Angel did what was best for her." Joyce said
"I'm not telling Buffy to give our baby up for adoption no matter how much you hate it she is pregnant and she is going to have that baby and I'm going to be the father. Like you said Buffy is happier when I'm around and shouldn't that be the only thing that matters? I mean honestly she is just so perfect to think she would even look at a guy like me is amazin'. Angel was just here talking to me and he thinks I'm good for Buffy so instead of being in here telling me to tell your daughter to give up her baby go be with her right now" Spike said
"Spike be honest with yourself. Are you really in this relationship 100%? I don't think you are I think you try to be but can't. So just stay away from my daughter alright I don't want you to be near her" Joyce warned
"Well sorry but I can't do that. Buffy is having my baby and I want to be there for her but I bloody well can't do that if her mother wants me away. Besides how do you think Buffy will feel if she found out you told me to stay away from her?" Spike asked
"Well she won't find out then. I don't think Buffy needs to be stressed out anymore. Spike its only a matter of time before something changes or you leave somewhere and then Buffy will just be here all alone and hurt. Is that what you really want?" Joyce asked
"I'm not going to leave, and nothing is going to change for me okay. I love Buffy more than anything and I already love this baby and I'm not going to let you or anybody else ruin it. Now get out and spend time with you daughter." Spike said
"You can't predict the future Spike and you don't know what will happen in your future." Joyce said
"No can't bloody predict anything but I can control my future. If I just keep being a good man for Buffy then we will work out and be happy. And I will be a good father for our baby. Don't for a bloody second think I will not love them forever. This is my first child and I'm glad I'm having it with Buffy" Spike said
"You know all the right things to say but can you tell the truth for once. How does this baby thing really make you feel and do you really love Buffy or do you just thing you do?" Joyce asked
"You want the truth fine but you have to believe the truth. I love Buffy because of her she is smart, and funny, and she is so fun to be aroud. Yes we fight but every couple does and yet we still come back together. We work things out and we keep things good between us alright and you are not going to break us up because this isn't going your way" Spike said
"Oh Spike I wish I could believe that but I just can't not now. Its like in all mothers programing to hate the boy that hurts her children" Joyce said
"Yeah and I get that I really do. But I haven't hurt Buffy alright and I don't plan to. I'm going to protect her always I mean I got shot for her and getting shot is not very pleasent" Spike said
"I want her to be okay Spike I really do. But she didn't tell me everybody else knew before I did. How do you think that made me feel?" Joyce asked
"I bet it made you feel bloody stupid and hated. My mum doesn't know anything about Buffy I haven't told her a bloody thing not just because she is in England but because she wouldn't bloody care. Now is that how you want to be with Buffy? Instead of being upset with her about this and trying to get rid of the baby why don't you comfort her? So when your grandchild takes his or her first steps you will be the first person Buffy calls to tell." Spike said
"You know I don't really like that my daughters eighteen year old boyfriend has more sense than me. But thank you Spike. And I'm sorry to hear about you and your mom it must be difficult for you" Joyce said
"Yeah it is sometimes but I move on from it she has. I mean she is remarried now and she is going to have a baby with her new husband but I just don't think there is room for me to come into her life again and cause problems" Spike said
"You should go see her. Spike go to England and see her. There is still time to fix this with your mom and you will regret not fixing it in the end and you know it." Joyce said
"I don't know. Joyce I just can't go even with the break coming up I can't leave Buffy here with out me. I need to be with her right now" Spike said
Then Joyce thought about it and before leaving Spikes room she stopped by the door and turned to look at Spike. Then she didn't even know what came over her but she said for Buffy to go with him and she and Hank would take Dawn on vacation with them. Spike was speechless and couldn't believe that Joyce would let Buffy go to England alone with him. Spike just laid there and thought about tomorrow when he could hold Buffy in his arms again.