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Catherine's POV

I spent the next hour telling David about my crazy family history including how Chase and I came to be, the potion, not the actual sex. I choose not to think about my parents having sex. I told him that I have a green skinned demon for an uncle, a brother who is just a few years younger then my mother and that she is half demon. I shared with him that my dad died for a year and then came back from hell to save our lives and I definitely had to give David credit because he didn't flinch ounce.

"Wow. That is the most incredible story that I have ever heard." He told me handing me the cotton candy that he just ordered for me.

"The scariest thing is that it's not a story. It's all true."

"Until a few days ago, monsters were something in dreams and stories and now I find out that they are real. Demons, hell dimensions, witches, and vampires. Wow."

"Does it bother you?" I asked him softly.

"What, the monsters?"

"No. My life. The fact that my father is a vampire, my mother is half demon and half human, the fact that I am freakishly strong, does that bother you?"

"No none of that bothers me. In fact, I think that makes you pretty damn special." He reached for my hand again and we continued to walk along the promenade.

"So what were you doing in that warehouse with those vampires anyway?" He sent me an embarrassed grin.

"A party. There were fliers all over campus. Said it was supposed to be the final blow out of the semester, the party to end all parties and it almost was.

"What are you majoring in?"

"I'm my last semester of nursing."

"Wow. That's impressive. There aren't many male nurses out there."

"I know. I thought about becoming a doctor but I'm really not smart enough and no amount of money is worth putting someone else's life in my hands. I'd much rather take the orders then give them."

"Do you know what kind of nursing you want to do?'

"Oncology."

"That's going to be hard, surrounded by death all of the time."

"It will be but I'm really drawn to oncology. I think that I can do some good."

"I think you can too." He squeezed my hand. "So since you know all about my family I think that it is only fair that I should know about yours."

"Not much to tell. It's just my dad and me."

"May I ask about your mom?"

"She died when I was sixteen."

"Oh God David. I'm so sorry."

"Don't be. It happened a long time ago." He told me softly.

"Would you tell me about her?"

"She was great. She was the best mother that anyone could ask for. From what you told me, she sounds a lot like your mom. She really loved me. When you were telling me about how your dad got sent back after he died, I wished that could have happened with my mom."

"How did she die?"

"A car accident. I had just gotten my license and we were heading home. Some dumbass ran a red light and T-boned right into the passenger side of my car. She was killed on impact and I walked away with a broken leg."

"How horrible." He shrugged his shoulders. "It's been a long time. I would like to say that I'm over it but I don't think that it's something that you can ever get over. It's just gotten easier."

"I'm sorry you had to go through that. "

"You had to go through it too."

"Yeah I did. I just remember how empty my life was without my dad. I remember the morning after I found mom curled up on the floor in a fetal position. She loved him so much that his death practically destroyed her. She wouldn't speak to anyone for days not until The Powers sent him back to tell her to get her ass back in gear and then she came back and during that we all grew really close, a closeness that still remains today."

"Yeah well the opposite happened when my mom died. He blamed me, said that I shouldn't of been driving. He told me that it should have been me, that he wished it was me instead of her. He loved my mom. His entire life revolved around her. He never wanted kids but because she did here I am. He never really was there for me but mom made up for his absence. She was the best mom and when she died dad pretty much died along with her. He started drinking a lot and I was pretty much on my own. He was hardly ever home and when he was he was passed out. His day was get up, go to the bar, possibly come home or crash in his car and then he did the same exact thing the next day, over and over."

"Didn't he work?"

"No he blew mom's life insurance money on his drinking. That money was supposed to help pay for my college so I ended up getting loans and working my ass off to pay for college."

"Where is your dad?"

"Hell if I know. I haven't seen him since I turned 18. The second I graduated from high school I got my own place and I haven't been back."

"He doesn't know what he's missing." We had ended up back in the parking lot at the restaurant.

"Thanks Catherine."

"Your welcome." We stood by my car staring and smiling at each other.

"I had a really nice time Cat wait can I call you Cat?"

"You can call me Cat. I had a really nice time. Even though we just met, I feel like I've known you forever."

"I feel the same way." He placed his hand on my cheek. "I would really like to kiss you right now."

"I would really like for you to kiss me right now." I couldn't believe that I just said those words. I never talk like that. David grinned and slowly leaned forward. When his lips met mine it slow and hesitant. Eventually it picked up in intensity and became an open mouth kiss but no tongue, which I was thankful for. I hated when guys shoved their tongue halfway down my throat on a first kiss. This kiss was sweet and gentle, by far the best kiss that I had ever received and I know that I would remember this kiss forever.

"Can I see you again tomorrow?" He asked breathlessly when we broke apart.

"I would like that."

"How about 4?"

"Sounds good. What will we do?"

"It's a surprise. Dress comfortably in jeans."

"I suppose that you would like my address?"

"And possibly a phone number?" Grinning I reached into my purse, pulled out a piece of paper and scribbled down my address and phone number. I handed it to him with a shaking hand. He took the paper and my hand and kissed me again. "Thank you for a wonderful night." He opened my door and I slipped inside. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Can't wait."

Cordy's POV

"Come on Cor, I'm trying to sleep." Angel complained. I was trying to clean our bathroom and I may not have been as quiet as I could have been. I was lonely and I wanted him to wake up and keep me company.

"Are you ever planning on getting your ass out of bed?"

"Dammit Cordelia." He snapped rolling over on his stomach. "I was out most of the damn night killing vamps while your pretty ass got to stay home and sleep. Give me a few more hours of peace and I'll get up."

"Fine" I mumbled. I slowly retreated from our bedroom. I spent the next hour cleaning the house. When that was done I decided for a change I would cook something for dinner. I opened the fridge and found it pretty empty. I checked the freezer and obtained the same result. Since the kids moved out and Angel doesn't eat I very rarely cook for myself but I was bored today and wanted to cook. Since my options were limited I killed some more time by going to the grocery store and picked up the fixings for Lasagna. I was pleasantly surprised to find Catherine waiting for me in the living room when I returned.

"Hi sweetheart."

"Hey mom. Let me help you with that." She grabbed one of my bags and headed to the kitchen to unload it for me. "In the mood to cook?" She quipped and I stuck my tongue out at her. My cooking or lack there of was the long running joke in my family. "Where's dad?"

"Sleeping."

"Seriously? It's noon."

"He was out most of the night." I watched her bustle happily around the kitchen. "What's up with the giant smile that's plastered over your face? Does it have anything to do with why you stood us up for dinner?" She nodded. I opened the fridge pulled out a couple of cans of pop, then I pulled out a pint of ice cream and two spoons and we sat at the table. "Talk to me."

"I met a guy." She giggled.

"Details girl. Give your mom details."

"He was one of the guys that I saved at the warehouse last week. He showed up at the office yesterday with roses and a card that thanked me for saving his life."

"You hate roses." She nodded in agreement.

"I tried to hide the fact but he figured it out. His name is David and he invited me to dinner and I was so excited that I totally forgot that we had plans. Oh my God, I sound so desperate and pathetic."

"No you don't. It's totally acceptable to be excited about the prospect of a new relationship."

"We talked forever. I told him everything about me, our family and he didn't run screaming for the door."

"Are you sure that was the right thing to do sweetie?" I didn't want her heart to get broken when he realized that her life was too much for him.

"He already knew that daddy is a vampire. He figured that out when we saved them from the vampires. He wanted to know everything. We spent hours talking. He is a really great guy."

"I'm so happy for you." I told my daughter.

"He kissed me." I raised my eyebrows. "It was the sweetest kiss I've ever gotten. We're going out again tonight."

"Where is he taking you?"

"I don't know. He said it's a surprise. All I know is that I supposed to be ready at 4 and wear comfy clothes. I'm so excited." I reached across the table for her hand.

"Be careful sweetheart. I don't want you to get hurt."

"I know mom and I promise to be careful but I'm telling you there is something special about him. "

"Go slow baby girl."

"I will mom."

We talked for a few more minutes until Angel stumbled into the kitchen looking sleepy. He walked over and kissed Catherine on the head.

"Hi honey."

"Hi daddy." He walked over to the fridge and grabbed some blood.

"What about me? Where is my kiss?"

"You lost it when you rudely woke me up."

"Whatever."

"Mom's going to attempt to cook tonight." Catherine quipped with grin.

"Thank God I don't eat food."

"My cooking is not that bad." I protested.

"Mom you burnt a frozen pizza to a crisp."

"And that cake that you baked, burnt on the edges and gooey in the middle. Who does that?" Angel added.

"You have no room to talk Mr. I don't eat, I only drink blood."

"I'm a better cook then you."

"Okay, I'm sensing a fight. Time for me to go." Catherine spoke up.

"I don't think so young lady." I said but she ignored me. "Love you mommy." She kissed my cheek. "I'll call you later."

"You better." I smiled at her until she left the house and then I whipped my head around, wiped the smile off of my face and glared at my husband.

"What the hell is that look for?"

"I'm your wife, you are supposed to defend me, not bring me down."

"We were only joking babe."

"I may not be the best cook but I do try." I said sadly, trying to make him feel guilty. I snuck a peek out of the corner of my eye and saw that it was working. He walked over to me and wrapped his arms around my waist but I stood there stiffly, not giving an inch.

"I know you try and that's what counts. I'll eat whatever you cook for dinner tonight sweetheart." The only time he ever really ate food was if we went out to dinner. He must really feel guilty. I turned around to face him.

"Really?"

"Really." He told me grinning. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed his passionately. I pulled myself up and wrapped my legs around his waist. "Make up sex?" He asked with a grin when I pulled my lips away from his for a breath.

"Make up sex." As he carried me to our bedroom I removed my shirt and bra.

"You're killing me woman." He groaned as we collapsed on the bed.

"Well if you're not up to it…" I said slyly glancing at his pants where I could see his erection straining against his pants.

"Oh I'm up for it." He quickly shucked his clothes from his body and practically ripped my jeans and underwear from mine and then he showed me how capable he was.

Catherine's POV

I stood in the mirror and checked my reflection from the front and from the back. I had on jeans and a purple top that was tight around my breasts and looser around my stomach. I couldn't decide if I was showing too much cleavage. I inherited my mother's larger breasts and I always seemed to be showing cleavage. I didn't want to come off as a whore or desperate to get laid. My decision was made when there was a knock on my door. I glanced at the clock and saw that he was five minutes earlier. Giving myself one last look I headed for the door.

"Sorry to keep you…what the hell are you doing here?" I opened the door expecting to see David but instead I was met with Chase and Ali.

"We were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by. Since you blew us off at dinner last night I was worried about you. Can I come in?" Before I could answer he pushed his way into my apartment, dragging Ali with him. She sent me an apologetic glance.

"Bullshit Chase. In the neighborhood my ass. You live in the same damn building." He lived on the sixth floor and I was on the eighteenth. I was fine with him moving in to my building, until this moment. "I'm fine so go home."

"Come on Cat. Let's hang out."

"I have plans so please go."

"What are you doing?"

"Chase Angel please go."

"Hello?" David was standing in the doorway.

"Dammit." I muttered under my breath. Before turning to the door I sent my brother a glare. I plastered a smile on my face and turned around to see my date and in his arms he held a vase full of lavender tulips.

"I told you that I would remember."

"They're beautiful." I said taking the flowers from his hands. He leaned forward and quickly kissed my lips.

"Hi. I'm Chase." My stupid brother placed himself right in the middle of David and I. "I'm Catherine's younger and favorite brother."

"Not right now you're not." I snapped walking away and placing my flowers on my table.

"So what are you kiddes up to?"

"Getting ready to leave so bye." I said.

"Really where are you going?"

"Chase." I warned.

"I'm taking Catherine to an amusement park."

"Really?" Chase and I said at the same time.

"That sounds like fun. I haven't been to an amusement park in ages." Chase told David.

"Would you like to join us?"

"No." Ali and I said at the same time.

"Sure." Chase answered.

"Great. It's settled." David turned to me. "I guess that I should have asked you." He said meekly. I couldn't deny him.

"It's fine." I said with a smile. I would deal with Chase later.

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The date turned out okay considering Chase monopolized David's attention. Chase and David really seemed to get along which was a good thing because Chase never likes my boyfriends, not saying that David is my boyfriend but if he would end up my boyfriend then Chase wouldn't give me hell.

After we returned from the amusement park David and I hung out in my apartment for an hour talking and drinking a glass of wine. As he was leaving he kissed me goodbye, this time he added a little tongue, which was fine by me. When he was in the elevator I grabbed the second elevator and went to Chase's apartment. I banged on the and when he opened the door I stormed in and shoved him into a wall.

"What the hell was that?" I shouted.

"Back off Cat." He pushed me to the side.

"Why did you show up and push yourself on my date?"

"I…I…was just visiting."

"Bullshit. He sent you to spy didn't he?"

"I don't know what you're talking about." He said looking at the floor.

"You're a horrible liar, always have been."

"We just worry about you."

"You both need to back the hell off. I am a grown woman entitled to my own private life. I'm surprised Connor wasn't with you."

"He was busy." Chase said with a grin.

"I am not laughing. In fact I am royally pissed at you. Stay the hell out of my life." I shouted and stormed out of his apartment.

Angel's POV

I was sitting in the living room reading when I heard the front door slam. I placed my book on the table, stood and came face to face with Hurricane Catherine. She was furious, I could see it all over her face. She reminded me of her mother when she got mad. Actually everything about her reminded me of Cordy.

"How dare you?" She yelled jabbing her finger in my chest.

"How dare I what?"

"Don't play dumb with me. You know exactly what I'm talking about."

"What is going on?" Cordy asked, joining us in the living room.

"Why don't you ask your husband?" She said, shooting daggers in my direction.

"Angel what happened?" Before I could open my mouth Catherine was yelling again.

"He sent Chase to spy on me and David." Cordy looked at me.

"You didn't."

"No I didn't tell him to spy. I just suggested that he show up before her date to check him out."

"Did you tell him?" Catherine asked Cordy.

"No she didn't tell me. I overheard you two talking yesterday."

"Great so now you're spying on me?" She spat.

"I can't help that I have great hearing."

"I am so tired of you butting into my life, sending my brothers on a surprise attack during my date."

"You sent Connor too?" A pissed off Cordy asked.

"He couldn't make it." Catherine filled in. "This has gotten ridiculous. Look at me daddy. I am a grown up perfectly capable of making my own decisions. I don't need you lurking around every corner. If I want to go to a bar and sleep with the first guy that buys me a drink I can do that because I am a grown woman. If I want to buy drugs on the street I can because I am a grown woman. If I want to move to New York and pose nude for a magazine I can do that because I am a grown woman. Are you seeing a pattern here dad?"

"I get it. You're a grown woman."

"No dad I don't think that you do because if you did you wouldn't eavesdrop on private conversations and send my brother to go on my date with me."

"Why didn't you tell me about this guy?"

"Because I knew you would overreact and do something stupid."

"Is it stupid to worry about you?"

"You take worry to the extreme and I'm damned tired of it. I have asked you so many times to back off and you haven't listened so I'm done with this bullshit. I want you to stay out of my life until you're ready to accept the fact that I am grown up."

"You don't mean that." I whispered. I reached out for her but jerked away from my touch. I hated that.

"Oh believe me I do. Sending Chase was the last straw. I'm not sixteen anymore. I don't need you protecting me. If I'm going to get hurt then it will happen but it's part of life. I need you to let me live that part of my life on my own."

"Catherine…"

"I've made my choice now it's time to make yours." She stared at me for a minute and then turned on her heel and walked out of the house.

"What were you thinking?" Cordy asked me from across the room.

"I wanted to make sure that he was a good guy,"

"You need to trust her instincts. You can't always protect her. You aren't doing her any good. By trying to keep her from getting hurt you were the one who ended up hurting her." Cordy told me wisely. Instead of getting any sympathy from her she left me alone to wallow in my failure of being a father.

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