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“Giles I’m pregnant not incapacitated. I’ll be fine. Besides I’m going to meet up with Faith. I promise not to fight unless its needed.” Buffy reasons

Seeing the stubborn look on his Slayers face Giles reluctantly agrees, “Fine but be on guard- and check in every once in a while”

“I promise” laughs Buffy picking up her coat, ‘I’ll see you later” she calls heading out the door.

Giles stands there watching the retreating Slayer’s back when the office phone rings. Heading into the office he picks it up, “Hello” he asks

“Hey Giles its Angel”

“Angel how are you?”

“Fine. How is Buffy?”

“Still her stubborn self. She tries to make everyone think she’s OK but she’s not’ he pauses, ‘Angel she misses you”

“I miss her too. How is her health?”

Giles chuckles, “She swears that one of the babies is going to be into martial arts. Her physical health is normal for a pregnancy so far there hasn’t been any problems. She’s just getting worn down emotionally. Joyce told me she rarely sleeps the whole night-- even though she doesn’t patrol. Have you had anymore dreams?”

“No, not since that one. I’m calling to let you know Spike is in town, he got in this morning.”

“How did you get Spike to help like this?”

“I reminded him what could happen if I came back and he agreed. He said he’ll keep out of her way but he wants you to make sure that she doesn’t stake him”

"All right I'll try to keep Buffy or Faith from staking him' Giles sits down wearily, 'Angel what about Drusilla? Won't she show up here?" he asks worriedly

"From what Spike has told me and from rumors Drusilla left him. If she shows up call me and I'll come get her or something" Giles quickly agrees ending the Watcher and Vampire's conversation.

Faith jumps up rushes the vampire exiting the bushes, “Five by five B. What’s up with you?” she asks as she pummels the vampire.

“On my way home and I thought I’d check and see what you were up to” Buffy replies as Faith finally dusts the vampire.

“B does G man know your out here?” Faith asks brushing off her pants

“Yeah he does. He wasn’t happy about it but I think he has learned to never mess with a pregnant Slayer.”

Faith laughs. “So how are the soon to be rugrats?” she asks as the two begin to walk

“Fine’ answers Buffy touching her abdomen, ‘the doctor said that they are healthy and so am I”

“Cool. So how’s the stiff?” Faith inquires

Hearing Angel referred to as a stiff Buffy winces. “I don’t know. He hasn’t called in a few days. I know that Willow and Giles keep in touch with him but he hasn’t contacted me”

Hearing the worry in Buffy’s voice Faith replies, “B I am sure he’s doing fine. I mean if he wasn’t then you’d have known already.”

“I know Faith.’ Sighs Buffy, ‘I just worry about him” she remarks. For a while the two Slayers walk in silence

Finally Faith breaks the silence, “So B what are you going to name the rugrats?” she asks curious

Buffy shrugs, “I’m not really sure yet. I was hoping Angel would call so we could talk about it”

“B face it he’s not gonna come back here. I mean if he did and he got happy over the rugrats it would be Angelus all over again”

Buffy stops walking absorbing the words, “I know Faith. He may not be able to see them everyday but I know that he cares about us that’s why he left.”

“Whatever B”

“So Faith whats up with you?” Buffy asks changing the subject

“Oh same ole same ole. Fightin’ demons and partying with hotties”

“At least you get something to do. Everyone is being overprotective” sighs Buffy

“Well what do you expect B? After all you got knocked up.” remarks Faith

“That’s not the only reason pet” a familiar voice says from the shadows

Turning around Buffy demands. “Spike why are you here?”

Spike walks out of the shadows holding his hands up in mock surrender. “Slayer I didn’t come to kill you.”

“Yeah right peroxide boy” sneers Faith

“Come on Spike I know you’re here for a reason” Buffy sighs, ‘so tell me so I can get home and rest.”

Lightening up a cigarette Spike watches the two Slayers calmly, “I am here to help” he replies

“Right Spike like I am supposed to believe that” scowls Buffy taking out her stake Mr. Pointy

“Seriously Slayers, I came to help.” He insists

“After all the times you tried to kill me and my friends you think I’d trust you?” demands Buffy

“Slayer I am telling you the truth. Besides if anyone finds out who dear old dad is then you are going to have a bloody hell of a battle” Spike comments taking a drag on his smoke

“Well besides my friends and you no one else knows” snaps Buffy

Sighing Spike replies, “Someone else knows Slayer- I doubt its in the demon rumor mill but once it is you are going to have a hell of a lot of trouble” comments Spike. Staring at Spike in confusion Buffy remains silent

“B just kill blondie. Get him out of the way and there will be less chance of any more demons knowing about the rugrats” Faith says advancing towards Spike

“Slayer I care. Bloody hell they are related to me in some way” Spike reminds her

Hearing him say that Buffy just looks at him contemplating his words, “How do I know I can trust you to not kill me or mine- and that counts anyone in town”

“I promise on Dru’s unlife that I will not hurt you or anyone you care about” promises Spike holding up his right hand

“Would you also swear on your unlife and a Bible?” asks Faith with a grin

Scowling at the dark haired Slayer. Spike whines, “I also swear on a Bible and my unlife.”

Hearing him say that it dawns on Buffy, “You're telling the truth”

“Hey’ complains Spike, ‘I maybe a demon but I don’t lie”

Buffy nods, “That’s true. I mean you have yet to lie to me. All right I’ll let you live’ she begins, ‘but if you try anything I will let Faith stake you” Buffy turns around to start on home

“Hey Slayer I need a place to stay” calls out Spike

Stopping in her tracks Buffy sighs, “All right Spike you can stay in the basement. Mom’s home but for some strange reason she likes you. Faith I’ll see you tomorrow” Buffy calls to the other Slayer

“Sure B. Tell your Mom I said Hey” Faith says walking off in the direction of the Bronze

“Come on Spike. Mom is probably about to call the cops” the two former enemies now allies walk towards Revello Drive. “Hey Spike?”

“What pet?” asks Spike

“Where’s Drusilla?” Buffy inquires

Spike shrugs, “Dunno. She left me in Paris. Last I heard she had taken up with some demon” he says pain evident in his voice

“Sorry,’ begins Buffy. She stops in her tracks then says, ‘Wait! No, I’m not! Drusilla was a skanky ho and even you of all people- I mean demons could do better”

“Thanks. I know your right…Its just that we had been together for so long” Spike sighs sadly

“How long had you two been together?” asks Buffy

“Since Angelus was first cursed” replies Spike. The two are silent when Spike says, “Slayer sorry to hear about you and Angel. Bloody wanker”

“Spike he’s not a bloody wanker’ snaps Buffy, ‘He just thought he was doing what’s right for us and even the world” They finally reach the front door. Buffy laughs

“What’s so funny?” demands Spike

“Do you realize that we just had a bonding moment of sorts” she giggles

“Oh bloody hell Slayer. You tell anyone about that and I will make your life miserable” growls Spike

“Spike who would believe that we would have a bonding moment?” asks Buffy

“Good point Slayer” complements Spike

Buffy opens the front door, “Mom I’m home. I brought someone with me” calls Buffy, turning back to Spike Buffy says, “Come on in Spike”

Spike enters the house. “Slayer you revoked my invite” whines Spike

"Hey I didn’t want you coming over when only my mom was home" replies Buffy

“Buffy, honey’ Joyce starts when she sees Spike, ‘Spike what are you doing here?” asks Joyce noticing the British vampire

“Hello Joyce’ greets Spike with a grin, ‘I came to help the Slayer out” he answers

“Oh OK. Would you two like any hot chocolate?” Joyce asks

Spike’s eyes light up as he grins, ‘Sure. I like your hot chocolate Joyce” Spike says following Joyce into the kitchen

“I’ll have some too mom. I’m just going to go change into my pajamas” calls Buffy as she heads up the stairs

In the kitchen Joyce and Spike are sitting at island counter talking. “So Spike how have you been?” asks Joyce

“I’ve been better” sighs Spike

“Oh? What’s wrong Spike?” asks Joyce concerned

“Dru left me” he answers sadly

“I’m sorry I know how much you love her. Love is a hard thing to lose” sighs Joyce

“I heard Peaches left town. The Slayer must have been bloody pissed” remarks Spike

Joyce gets up from the chair to take the kettle off the stove top, “Yes Spike she was. She also had other things to worry about…the twins, Slaying, school and everything else that has happened in the last year.” Joyce pours the hot water into three mugs and quickly stirs them and adds marshmallows

Spike listens to make sure Buffy is still upstairs turning to Joyce he begins to talk, “Look Joyce I think you should know the real reason I am here. I didn’t tell the Slayer the whole truth but I think I should tell you.”

“What is it Spike?” questions Joyce

Taking a deep unneeded breath Spike continues, “Angel sent me to keep an eye on them” he says

Joyce snorts, “Finally he shows he cares.’ she mutters, ‘You know he barely ever calls. He won’t even tell Buffy where he is. It causes her to worry and she doesn’t need to worry right now” comments Joyce

Spike thinks about what Joyce was saying, "He cares very alot’ he comments, ‘He doesn’t call because if he did it would be more painful for the Slayer. He thinks its best if he were to stay away”

“Spike?’ asks Joyce with a hint of hope in her voice, ‘did he look miserable when you saw him?”

Spike looks at Joyce amused by the question, “Yeah Peaches looked even more depressed than normal. Love you can't avoid it but you can hope” Spike remarks

“So whatcha been talking about?” asks Buffy as she enters the kitchen she joins them at the counter

“Spike was telling me about his troubles with Drusilla” Joyce answers quickly

“Oh’ replies Buffy, ‘I forgot mom Faith says Hi”

“Well tell her Hi back and invite that girl over for dinner’ advises Joyce, ‘she could use a good home cooked meal rather than all that junk food” Joyce comments

“Mom you know Faith she’s independent- she likes it that way” replies Buffy

“I kinda liked her’ Spike remarks. The two Summers women look at the vampire in surprise, ‘What?! Bloody Hell I can’t like a Slayer?” he demands

Buffy giggles, “You can its just funny cuz once mom said that you and Faith would get a long great”

Spike growls at the Slayer, “She’s got attitude. That’s what Slayers need to survive. Thats what has helped you survive this long Slayer”

Buffy stares at Spike thoughtfully. “I know’ she grins at him, ‘Is that why you haven’t killed me yet?” she asks

Spike glares at the Slayer and replies, “Bloody hell Slayer I think you maybe right’ Spike growls in frustration, ‘Great. You are at a disadvantage and I can’t kill you” he whines

“Why not?” Joyce asks curiously

Spike shrugs carelessly, “I guess its because of family duty” he sighs disgusted

“What do you mean?” inquiries Joyce in confusion

Spike looks at Buffy who is avoiding looking at her mom. “Slayer you haven’t told her?” he demands

“No” mumbles Buffy nervously

“Tell me what?” demands Joyce

“Angel is my Sire” he tells Joyce

Joyce stares at Spike then Buffy, “Buffy why didn’t you tell me?” she demands

“I don’t know. I mean I never thought Spike would come back and become an ally” admits Buffy.

Joyce stares thoughtfully at Spike, “Well I guess I can’t hate you. Besides there is something that is telling me to trust you.” Joyce stands up “Well I’ll go make up the cot for you Spike.’ turning to Buffy Joyce kisses her forehead, ‘Don’t stay up too late. You have school in the morning” Joyce leaves the to once enemies alone in the kitchen

“Slayer I am beginning to like your Mum more and more” laughs Spike

“Great big bad master vamp Spike likes my mom’ grumbles Buffy. She then laughs, ‘I knew you were a big softie vamp” she giggles more as Spike growls at her in anger

“Bloody Hell Slayer.’ Spike whines, ‘I still am bad and you know it.”

“Spike its OK to occasionally be nice. Even if we are naturally enemies. Besides I know how important family is to you” Buffy remarks

“What do you mean?” Spike asks suspiciously

Rolling her eyes Buffy continues, “You and Drusilla. You love her and for years you took care of her. And when Angelus’ Buffy winces at the name, ‘returned you were glad to see him until you realized that he changed from the way he was when he turned you. Then when you made the deal with me to save Drusilla and the world. You said it was because you’d miss the Happy Meals on legs but I think in some way you generally care for mortals”

“Do not” grumbles Spike insolently

Buffy giggles, “Don’t worry Spike I won’t tell anyone. Spike?” Buffy asks softly

“Yeah pet?”

Buffy looks at Spike sadly, “Spike why would anyone want to harm my babies?”

Spike leans back and sighs thoughtfully, “Because Slayer your the first Slayer to have children fathered by a vampire.’ he then grins, ‘besides I always wanted a brother and sister.”

“Well you will have both” laughs Buffy

Joyce walks back into the kitchen a few moments later to find Spike and Buffy talking. “Spike the cot has been made up and the window is covered. Before I go to bed I’ll cover the windows up so you can get around” Joyce’s voice trails off as she walks out of the kitchen.

“Thanks Joyce.” Spike says reaching into his pocket he pulls out a pack of cigarettes

“Uhhuh Spike’ warns Buffy at the sight of the pack.

“What?” protests Spike as he puts the cigarette between his lips

Reaching across the counter Buffy takes the cigarette away from him, “No smoking in the house. Or around us. Go outside and smoke” Buffy replies wrinkling her nose in disgust

Staring at Buffy Spike growls in response, “Bloody Hell. I’ll be outside” Spike says grabbing his coat he exits out the kitchen door

Chuckling at the blond vampire's reaction Buffy heads upstairs to the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror she grins patting her belly she says, “Hey you two that was Spike.’ as she says Spike’s name Buffy receives a sharp hit, laughing she continues, ‘Spike’s OK for a vampire. He can be conceited though and annoying but for some reason I trust him. It's funny but he’s different from the other vampires. Even different from your Daddy.’ Buffy sighs with regret, ‘I’m glad Spike’s here but I wish your Daddy was. I miss him.’ Buffy says tearfully, ‘oh well’ she sighs wiping her tears away, ‘since he’s not we’ll have to learn to trust Spike to keep you two safe.” Buffy washes her face, brushes her teeth and then goes into her bedroom. Slowly she lowers herself onto the bed and pulls the blanket up she quickly falls asleep thinking about Angel and the twins.

Meanwhile, Spike is outside smoking. Reaching into his pocket he pulls out his cell phone and hits radial. “Come on Peaches answer” he mutters to himself

“Hello?” answers Angel

“Its me” Spike replies

“How’s it going over there?” Angel asks

“Well I met up with the Slayers. Right now I am smoking in the Slayers backyard cuz she won’t let me smoke inside” Spike whines

“So your staying at Buffy’s?” asks Angel

“Yeah this way I can keep an eye on her at night. Besides I like her Mum.” Spike remarks

Spike hears Angel sigh in exasperation, “Spike just don’t do anything stupid.’ Angel pauses then asks, ‘How’d Buffy look?”

Spike grins at his thought, “Bloody Hell Peaches she’s as big as a house” he chuckles

“Spike” Angel growls warningly

Spike laughs, “All right you bloody fool. She looks fine. A little tired but otherwise fine”

Angel is silent on the other end. “Spike, thanks for doing this. I know you’d rather kill her than help her. I appreciate it”

“Angelus you know me well enough by now to know that when I promise something I always do it.” Spike replies

“Yes I know” agrees Angel. “Spike how is she otherwise?” Angel asks curiously

Spike looks thoughtfully at the door. “She misses you.” he answers, “she’s different from the last time I saw her...sadder more reclusive. Bloody hell Peaches you should at least talk to her more often”

“Why make it harder for her than it already is?” Angel demands

“Because you love her she loves you mate. Think of it this way Peaches you two are going to be even more connected than before.”

“I know Spike.” Angel sighs wearily, ‘I’ve got to go let me know if anything comes up”

“I will.’ promises Spike, ‘And Angel?”

“Yeah Spike?”

“Call her. She needs to hear from you every once in awhile. Besides Angel she is pregnant with your kids. If you don’t want to keep in touch with her for either of your sakes then think of it this way, the twins need to know their father cares about them. You know I’m right Angel, we both went through what they will possibly end up going through if you don’t keep in touch with the Slayer.” Spike hangs up the cell phone and heads inside. He heads into the family room and flops on the couch with the remote.

“Hey Slayer what are you doing up?” Spike inquires his eyes still on the TV.

“I uh couldn’t sleep” she hedges walking around the couch she hits Spike’s feet in an attempt to get him to move.

Grumbling Spike sits up to make room for Buffy to sit down. “Yeah right Slayer. I can hear your heart pounding” he remarks

Sitting down Buffy sighs wearily not wanting to tell Spike but wanting to talk about it. “I had a nightmare” she answers softly

Muting the TV Spike turns his attention to Buffy. “You know Slayer we maybe enemies but I can be a good listener”

“Spike why do you care?’ asks Buffy, ‘I mean you have never showed any interest in how I’ve felt when we’ve fought”

“Slayer you might not believe this but I do care...after all they are my siblings. Besides I would hate for someone else to kill you before I have a chance to”

Rolling her eyes she replies “Your mind has only one thing in it”

“Hey” protests Spike, “So are you going to tell me about what’s bothering you?” he asks

Reaching back Buffy attempts to pull the blanket around her shoulders. Spike notices that she is having a hard time reaching it so he reaching behind her he pulls the blanket around her shoulders. “Thanks Spike.’ sighing she makes herself comfortable, ‘I had a nightmare that someone took the twins away.’ she chokes, ‘I watched them take them away as they cried.” she stops talking

“What happened after that?” he asks softly

“I watched as the twins were separated from each other. I remember hearing cries of terror. I tried to move but I couldn't. The babies kept crying and I couldn't do anything. Then I woke up” she sniffles

Spike moves towards Buffy, “Slayer nothing will happen to them. I promise”

Hearing that Buffy leans closer to Spike and tired puts her head on his shoulder. “Thanks Spike” she says with a yawn. Closing her eyes she finds herself calmed by the presence of Spike. In the back of her mind she connects it to the fact that he is Angel’s childe and that because of who Spike is that she and the babies will have protection.

Spike is at first stunned by the closeness of the Slayer. Yet in his mind he also feels his demon calming down. “Slayer don’t you think you’ll be more comfortable in your bed?” he asks sifting his arm around the couch.

Buffy curls closer into him, “No comfy” she mutters tiredly

“Bloody hell I’m turning into a human” he mutters to himself. Pulling the blanket closer around Buffy he makes himself comfortable as he returns to watching TV.

Buffy slowly opens her eyes at first stunned to find herself downstairs on the couch asleep next to Spike. “Huh?” she asks sleepily

Rolling his eyes Spike answers, “Slayer I need you to move so I can head down to the basement. I do need to sleep you know”

Embarrassed Buffy moves away, “Sorry about that Spike” she apologizes

“Its OK. Lets keep this to ourselves, OK?” he asks

“Who’d believe it anyway?” Buffy asks as she struggles to get up. “Uh? Spike a little help here please?” she asks. Standing up Spike pulls her to her feet. “Thanks” Buffy says, heading towards the stairs she turns and says, "Spike thanks for last night”

Spike answers, “Your welcome” he heads down to the basement and Buffy heads up to her bedroom. Once down in the basement Spike lies on the cot his mind on the night's events. Lighting up a cigarette he begins to mull over his feelings and his demons reactions when the twins were close. “Why was I feeling that?’ he wonders, ‘Why did my demon calm near them?” Taking a drag on his cigarette he thinks over it more. After a while Spike stubs out the cigarette and goes to sleep.
Part 6/?

“Hi honey you're in a good mood today” notices Joyce handing her daughter a plate of bacon, eggs and waffles. “Did you sleep well?” asks Joyce

Sitting down Buffy begins eat. “I kinda did” she answers

“And Spike? did he get downstairs in enough time?” Joyce asks sitting next to Buffy

“Yeah. Mom can I ask you something?” inquires Buffy

“Sure honey. You can ask me anything you know that”

Taking a deep breath Buffy continues, “Mom why do you trust Spike to stay here and when you met Angel you wanted him out?”

Joyce puts down her fork, “I guess its because with Spike you never lied to me about what he is. With Angel all you ever did was lie. I guess I didn’t trust Angel because he had your heart and like all mothers I worried that he’d break it. I know with Spike you didn’t have your heart invested so I trust him”

“But why do you trust Spike?”

“You are full of questions this morning. Do you want to tell me why?” Joyce asks.

Hesitant Buffy slowly begins to tell her mom about what had happened that night. “Mom when I came downstairs the twins were kicking. When Spike and I started talking they stopped. In some ways it felt as though they knew who he was. I mean I get the same reaction when I talk to them about Angel. Its like they know that Angel and Spike are a part of them.”

“I think its possible. When I was pregnant with you, you’d kick whenever your Dad left and when he’d come home. It is not impossible to believe that they feel the connection.”

“But why do they feel it with Spike?” asks Buffy

“I don’t really know honey.’ Joyce looks at the clock, ‘Honey we need to leave in ten minutes”

Glancing at the clock Buffy nods her head, “OK.’ standing up she groans in frustration, ‘Oh I forgot about Spike. He needs blood. I’m gonna go ask him what kind he wants” Buffy heads to the basement door. “Hey Spike” she calls walking down the stairs. Reaching the cot she calls more insistently, “Spike wake up I need to ask you something” Buffy call louder

“What Slayer?” Spike asks groggily.

“When do you want to eat?”

“Huh?’ he grunts

“Spike I need to know if you can last until after school or should I pick up some at the butchers shop and have Mom bring it back for you”

“Either one is fine Slayer” answers Spike, ‘But I like to eat while I watch my stories”

“OK Spike I’ll make sure its here by this afternoon. If Mom can’t do it then I’ll ask Giles to” Buffy turns and walks up the stairs, ‘Oh yeah. Spike what kind do you want?” asks Buffy

“Any, as long as its fresh” answers Spike

“Buffy you ready?” calls Joyce

“Yeah Mom I’ll be there in a sec” answers Buffy, “goodnight Spike” Buffy sings

Grumbling Spike rolls over and starts to fall back to sleep. As Spike is about to fall asleep he hears footsteps coming towards the basement door. “Spike” calls Joyce

“Huh?” mumbles Spike

“Spike there is hot chocolate and marshmallows on the counter. The curtains are closed so you have free reign. If you need anything the number to the gallery is on the fridge. Since I’m not going to be back until dark and you leave lock the door. There’s a spare key on the counter.”

“OK Joyce. Have fun” Spike acknowledges sleepily

“Good night Spike” calls Joyce receiving a grumbling response. Closing the door she joins Buffy in the hallway. “Ready?” she asks her daughter

Nodding Buffy picks up her backpack, “Sure’ she follows her mom to the doorway then stops, ‘Spike’ she yells

“Bloody Hell Slayer I’m trying to sleep” yells Spike

With a smile Buffy calls back, “Sorry but I wanted to tell you that if you even think of calling for takeout just for the deliveryman. Then I will take back my do not kill Spike promise”

“All right Slayer” yells back Spike in frustration. Grinning Buffy follows her mother out to the car.

“Buffy you shouldn’t threaten Spike. Its not nice” chastises Joyce with a frown

“Mom I’m just having fun with him. Besides I have fun threatening Spike. He knows I won’t do anything to him as long as he doesn’t hurt anyone” Buffy replies as she buckles her seatbelt. Startled by a kick to the side she inhales sharply

“Honey you all right?” Joyce asks worriedly.

Nodding Buffy answers, “Yeah. I was just startled by the kick. Man do they kick hard” she grimaces slightly

“You were the same way. You kicked me so hard I swore I was being bruised” Joyce chuckles at the memory. “I’m not surprised that they are kicking hard. After all didn’t Giles say that they’ll inherit both Angel and your strength”

“Yeah. Giles said they would. I just wish they wouldn’t kick this hard” grumbles Buffy. “Mom do you need to be at work right away?” she asks

“Why?”

“Spike needs to eat and I told him that I’d stop off and get him something and have you take it back or I’d ask Giles to” Buffy answers

Glancing at the clock Joyce considers it. “We have enough time to stop off at the butchers. I don’t have any meetings this morning so if you want I could take it back to the house after I drop you off” Joyce replies

“No the butchers won’t be open this early, But Willie’s will be, he should have some on stock” Buffy says

“Willie’s the bar?” asks Joyce in surprise

“Yeah. He gives good information. He’s kinda like the Joan Rivers of the evil world”

“OK. We’ll stop off but be quick” Joyce remarks as she pulls into the parking lot

Getting out of the car Buffy says, “I’ll be back in a minute.” She walks into the bar leaving her mother in the car. “Willie” Buffy greets as she walks up to the bar

“Hey Slayer” greets Willie loudly to alert his few remaining customers. Alert the stragglers quickly quiet down and turn their attention to their drinks. “What can I do for you?” he asks

Looking around briefly Buffy replies lightly, “I need some fresh blood.”

“What for Slayer? Is Angel back?” inquires Willie quietly keeping an eye out around them

“No’ Buffy answers, ‘its for a project Willie. So do you have any?”

“Sure the freshest. What kind? Pig? Cow? Human?” he asks

Grimacing at the mention of human blood Buffy replies, “Animal what ever’s fresh Willie”

Turning away Willie opens his fridge. “Slayer you know the human blood I get is donated. I don’t take no stolen blood” reaching in a continues to talk, “So Slayer how’s Angel?”

Flinching at the kick she receives at the mention of Angel she answers sharply, “Willie come on. I don’t have time for pleasantries. I need to be at school in twenty minutes”

“OK, OK’ acknowledges Willie, standing up he hands her a plastic bag, ‘Here you go. The freshest pigs blood we have...on the house” he remarks

“Thanks Willie.’ she grins, ‘You know I was gonna say put it on my tab cuz I’m broke”

“No prob Slayer. For you its on me” Willie replies. Buffy starts to walk away, ‘Slayer you know my cousin is still looking for models if your interested”

“Willie” Buffy says warningly

“All right, all right. But if you ever want some extra money” Willie offers

“I’ll borrow from a loan shark” laughs Buffy as she leaves the bar. Returning to the car she gets in and puts the bag on the back seat. “I’m ready to face my day”

Starting the car Joyce pulls out of the parking lot. “Did you get what you needed?” she asks glancing quickly at her daughter

“Yeah’ Buffy replies