(A/N: Okay so the latest parts havenŐt been nearly as long as the first ones. There is a reason for this. I am posting this story foremost on a mailing list. When I was posting more frequently, I would wait until I had posted several parts, then I would group them together in one part, and post them here. (What is chapter 7 here, is really part 20) Now that I have slowed down, I have decided to post each part here as I post it other places. So chapters will be shorter.)
A few hours later
Willow sat in the car she had rented. She looked out the window at the Summers' house. This was it. She had to go tell her friends that she was pregnant. Sam took his her hand in his and squeezed it reassuringly.
"It'll be okay," he said gently. Willow turned to look at him. Their eyes meet and for a moment they just sat in silence, looking at each other. Willow finally broke the silence.
"Thank you, Sam. For everything. You've been great helping me deal with Toby and C.J. and everyone else. I'm sorry that this whole mess happened. I know that it's not what either of us wanted. But I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that you've been supportive."
Sam smiled. "I'm glad to be here for you, Willow. You're right that neither of us expecting this to happen, but now that it is happening I want you to know that if you ever need anything, I'll be here."
"But I don't want you to feel obligated to be with me, Sam. I know you want to be part of our child's life, but you don't have to be part of mine if you don't want to be. I know that it might make things easier as far as the press is concerned, but I don't want to stop you from living your life." Willow fought to hold back tears. Her feelings for Sam had really grown, but she didn't want to force him into anything he didn't want to be a part of.
Sam drew Willow's hand to his lips, placing a gentle kiss on it. "Willow, I do want to be a part of our babies life." He paused. "But I want to be part of your life as well. I know that these past weeks, since the night you saved my life, haven't been perfect. I know that we've still had some fights. But I've really started to see you with different eyes. I really like you Willow, and I hope that our relationship can grow into something more."
Willow felt her eyes fill with tears. She had been so hoping that he would say that, but she never expected that he actually would. She learned towards him slowly, and their lips met in a soft kiss. They had kissed before, but it had never been like this. Their past kisses had been angry and harsh, and had been the odd results of fights. But this was different. This was gentle, it was romantic, and it was heaven. They broke apart again just looked at each other for a moment. This time it was Sam who broke the silence.
"I guess we should go in and tell your friends the news."
Willow nodded her head in agreement. "Okay, let's go."
Sam got out first, and went to the passenger side, opening the door for Willow. She smiled at him and the two walked hand in hand to the Summers' house.
TBC
