Conference Calls, Clashes And Plans (Part 2)
Ahn
"And then my mom started shouting about her sex life in the whole store,
can you believe it?"
"What'd your dad do to make her shout that B?"
"I don't *want* to know what he said to make Mom shout about her sex
life with Giles!"
"It doesn't sound too bad, Buffy. I mean-"
"Will, think of the image of my mom and Giles. Not something that I
really *want* to imagine!"
"Hey, least you know that the G-man's giving her the happies while being
pelvic with her. He's doing something right."
"Faith! My mom! Giles! Images not needed! Ew!"
"But like Faith said, what'd your father do to make her shout things
like that?"
"Will, I really have no idea. I mean, I love my dad, but he's been
goading my mom and Giles since he got out here. And I think it's really
going to be hard to watch over him because Giles won't let my mom alone
with him, Nana antagonizes him, Owen's in complete non-knowledge and
Angel's ready to rip off Owen's head."
"Is that literally or figuratively, B?"
"Faith! Too bad there's nothing that'll make sure that my dad stays in
bed all night. Wait...Coming Mom! Gotta go! Later!"
*****
Willow bit her lip as she walked to the back room where she kept all of
her herbal and spell books. Maybe if she could find something that could
remove her dad's antagonism towards Giles, it would be easier to protect
him...
*****
"Well, I can't knock out B's dad every night, but maybe one of these
babies will have something that I need,"muttered Faith as she looked at
the books on the shelves.
*****
As Xander left the store in a hurry, he ran into a familiar form.
"Hey! What's the rush?"said an exasperated voice."You made me drop my
bags! Xander!"
"Oh, hi, Amy!"Xander said as he bent to pick up the bags."What's up? You
coming to the wedding?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world,"Amy said as she smiled at him."I think
it'll be a blast! I'm still looking for a perfect wedding gift. Never
mind the one for bridal shower I need for tomorrow."
"Yeah, I'm sure that it'll be a blast. As for a present, I'm still
looking for..."Xander said as he trailed off, and then grinned at her.
Amy stared at him."For...What? What are you looking at me like that?
Xander? You're scaring me..."
"Sorry. Amy, how would you like to give Buffy and Angel an early wedding
gift?"Xander said as he started walking with her.
*****
"I believe that the caterers are next,"Giles said as he walked out of
the store, his hand in Joyce's."And Nana, may I ask where are the
Carruthers staying for the duration?"
"It was arranged by Joyce and I that they stay at the Seascape
Resort,"Nana Bethie replied as she looked into the sun."The same place
where the wedding dinner rehersal and reception will be held. We've
rented the whole resort for the duration. Everyone will begin to arrive
the day after tomorrow."
"Isn't that cutting it a bit short, Nana?"Hank asked a bit snidely.
Joyce frowned at him.
"If I had known that you were eager to see all of the Carruthers, I
would have allowed them to come sooner like they really wanted to,"Nana
said sweetly. As Hank blanched, he shook his head.
Giles coughed slightly as his cell phone rang."Excuse me, hello?
Whistler? What?"
*****
"I said, Englishman, that Smiley wants to change the bachelor party to
tomorrow night."
"Why does Angel want to change the bachelor party to tomorrow night? I
thought it was supposed to be set for the day after the wedding dinner?"
"Because he wants to have a clear head when dealing with Sweetie's male
relations. And from what I hear, you'd better be sober, too,'cause
they're sounding like a nasty bunch to me. You meet them yet?"
"No, I haven't but-"
"Oh, boy. Then better call Angel or ask Beth what those men of hers are
like. I'm betting not pretty. So remember, ALL RIGHT ALREADY!! I'M
PASSING IT ALONG! HOLD YOUR DEAD HIDE! The party's on tomorrow, and pass
the phone to your wife. Psycho vamp wants to speak with her."
"Right, tomorrow night."
"By the way, how's Sweetie's dad? Is he really a pain in the ass like
Smiley says he is?"
"It'll be a miracle if he bloody survives until the wedding. All bets of
his survival are off after Buffy and Angel exchanges their vows."
"That bad, huh? Maybe the good fairy will do something for you."
"One may hope that the good fairy send him a demon that will eat him.
But then again, he might give the demon indigestion."
"Hey Watcher! Give it to Mum will you?"
"Yes. Yes, just one moment, Spike. Joyce? For you. It's ah-"
"Thank you, Rupert. Hello? Liam? Yes?"
"Hiya,Mum! Just wanted to see how you're doing with that bloody idiot by
your side."
"Liam, please. Not now, I have a headache the size of Texas."
"He give you one that bad, eh? You sure you don't want me to torture
him? I'm still good for it. Got a few spikes around here somewhere, and
I know where I can get a few more."
"No, Liam. I'm sure. Besides, I already promised Rupert first shot at
him. I just wish there was a way to keep him safe until the wedding,
especially with this hunt for him going on. After it, he can take a
flying leap for all I care. Wait, I didn't mean that. Really."
"Sure you did, Mum. But don't worry, I won't toss him off the roof
unless you really want me to."
"You're all heart, Liam. Want me to get you something before I come
home?"
"Can I have some more batteries for the walkman? And some toffee and
chocolate biscuits with the raisins? And a few more bags of blood, I'm
down to three here. And a gory book about a serial killer. There's
nothing good on cable today."
"Your fangs are going to have cavities, Liam. I'll bring them as soon as
I can. Bye, now."
"Bye, Mum."
****
After Spike hung up the phone, he rolled over to stare at the
ceiling."So, the blithering fool's bothering Mum, is he? Well, we've got
to do something about that..."
*****
As Joyce walked back to the group waiting for her, she smiled as she
looked at them."It was Liam. He needed a few things before I got home."
Giles rolled his eyes as he took the phone from Joyce. Nana Bethie and
Buffy snorted. Hank frowned at her."Who's Liam?"
"Member of the family. He's related to Angel and Rupert. He's related to
them in a distant way, and likes to be called Spike," Joyce said
quickly."Stays at the house when he comes to visit."
"He's related to Angel? And what does he do?"
"I have to go now,"Giles said quickly."Must do some planning. Must go to
work now. Uh, Joyce, the bachelor party for Angel moved up to tomorrow
night. So if you need me for anything-"
Joyce quickly kissed him."Go. We still have a lot to do. See you at
home. Well, after here, the caterer, florist and hotel."
Hank Summers looked at Giles's retreating back."Bachelor party, hmm?
Tomorrow night. Got some planning to do."
~Fin.
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