A/N: Thank you all for the very encouraging reviews. It really makes me remember why it is I like to write. And yes for the record I am the queen of angst, it is everywhere in my everyday life, therefore it is abundant in my writings.
Disclaimer/Summary: See Chapter 1
They came, all of my friends and even my sister came from their new homes all over the world to see me and welcome me and my son home. That's what this place is, its my home. I never thought I would have one after Sunnydale was destroyed. Now this place halfway around the world from California is my home. I never thought that this would happen but it is, I have finally come home.
Of late I cannot stop the tears from appearing. If it were up to me I would have them removed completely, heaven knows that I sure have shed my share of them over the past 8 years, and the past few days have been no different.
Giles and I are still at an in pass as to what to name our son. I want the Giles name to continue, hopefully it will be my name. I don't dare hope that things between us will change now that the baby is here. I hope they do, I want them too.
"Buffy are you alright?"
"Huh, oh yeah Will. I'm fine. Just a little tired."
"New babies have a tendency to do that."
"That they do." I give her a shy smile and she can instantly see right through it and knows that there is something I am not telling her.
"When were you going to tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"That Giles is the father."
"Oh that. I didn't know how to tell you over the phone and it was kind of hard to get on a plane to Rome in my condition. I also wanted to see what Giles wanted before I said anything." I pause as I mix up the bottle for the baby. "How did you figure it out?"
"Well for one Giles said 'we haven't decided yet" which led me to believe that he would want some say in it. And for two he has Giles ears."
"Better than my ears huh."
"Oh yeah, no kid needs that punishment." She laughs and she leans in and gives me a hug.
"Are you OK with this, us I mean?"
"Yeah I am, took you long enough. I just wish you would have told me sooner."
"Well you know me. Didn't want to jinx anything."
"Buffy, you have a child, the ultimate goal for any slayer past, present and future. You know the risks involved in that, and yet you were able to have one and with Giles no less. You gave him a son, you carried on his family name. He loves you more than anyone else in the world, well maybe except for your son. But he has always loved you, you are his reason for being. Without you I'm pretty sure his life would suck. You just have to get over your fears and tell him what it is you want."
"How do I do that Will?"
"One day, one step at a time. I don't know for sure, but I do know that if you don't tell him soon, you may loose the love of your life forever."
"Thank you Will. I really needed that." I say as I give her a hug.
"Hey, what are best friends for if not to kick some sense into you every now and again."
We both laugh as we walk back into the study where everyone is waiting for us. I know what I have to do. I just hope that I'm not too late.
