"I didn't forget." I look at her and see the confusion in her eyes "I've dreamt of that night every night since we returned. I thought it was another fantasy of what I've wanted between us for so long. Now I know it wasn't a dream, but a wonderful memory that we created."

"Giles, I don't understand."

"Buffy I have loved you for so long. Since before your Graduation. I hated leaving you when I did, but it was for the best. You needed to have the life you wanted and I wanted to see if I could survive with out you. I failed, but I never stopped wanting you or needing you, or loving you."

"You love me?"

"I've always loved you. I'll never stop no matter what happens or what you decide." I place a hand on her cheek and brush her tears away with my thumb. I decide that it's now or never so I lean forward and place a tentative kiss on her lips. Its gentle and I don't push it, so I pull away but not too far. I want to be able to kiss her again.

"Giles?"

"Yes?"

"Kiss me again."

I obey and place my mouth a top of hers again. This time there is more force behind it and I can feel her responding to me. She lets go of my hand and wraps her arms around my waist. I pull her flush against me with both of my arms and before I know it we are both fighting for control of the kiss. The need for oxygen over comes me and I break the kiss and allow my forehead to rest against hers. I look into her eyes and see the passion inside, the same passion that I have for her. Even though we just shared that wonderful kiss I need my answers, I have to know if she plans to stay.

"Buffy?"

"Yes?"

"I have to know, what are your plans now."

"For right now, they include reliving that night in London. Then tomorrow making plans to move into the headmasters house with you and our family."

"You're staying then?"

"Unless you want me to go."

"No, I never want you to leave."

"I never want to leave."

"That's wonderful." I cup her face with my hands and lean in to kiss her gently. Then I pull away and get on my knees and lean in to kiss her abdomen. The baby hidden underneath is the reason we are together in this moment and I am forever grateful that we are able to share in this together. I look up at Buffy and see tears in her eyes. I know how much this means to her. This is something that she wasn't supposed to have, and I am so happy to be the one giving it to her.

I stand up and lead her to the couch to sit, its not good for my knees to be on them for so long, even though I am in better shape than any of my friends my age. I wrap my arm around her shoulders and pull her close to me. It's a wonderful feeling just to hold her in my arms. Last night was pure agony for me. I'm lost in thought when Buffy starts asking me questions.

"Giles?"

"Yes?"

"Are you happy?"

"Ecstatic. You have given me a wonderful gift." I say as I place my hand on hers which is covering her stomach, almost like its protecting her unborn child. She looks at me and I realize that she never said that she loves me in return. Suddenly my face falls, the thought that Buffy didn't love me as much as I love her never crossed my mind until this very moment. I knew it was always a possibility, I just had never planned for my feelings to be so out in the open with her. So I remove my hand from her stomach and turn her to face me. I have to know, I'll die if I don't."

"Buffy?"

"Yes?"

"I have to know, do you love me?"