Title:
What Am I Going To Do Now? 1/?
Author: Tim
Pairing: C/S, Buffy/Willow (not yet though)
Rating: Mature
Disclaimer: I own nothing, but Lily 
Spoilers: Post BtVS S7 and end of CSI S3
AN1: The muse just ran with this one. I hope you like it.
AN2: Thanks C. 
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Dawn's question keeps playing through my head. 'What are we going to do now?' The
sad part is that is has come down to 'What am I going to do now?' Everyone else
has something going on. Faith and Tara along with Anya and Xander are heading
to
If that wasn't enough, the object of my affection is available too. The first
time I was truly aware that I loved my best friend was when she came back from
England, but then again, I have always felt deeply for Willow. I think my ever
possible imminent death kept me from pursuing her. Plus, we each seem to have
someone in our lives. I know I should probably take that chance, but I now have
a new fear, ruining our friendship.
That's why I am sitting out on the balcony of my room, and then I notice my
cell vibrating. Oh yeah, Wil hacked into the Council
systems and found out they were LOADED. Quentin is lucky that he was blown up,
or I would have flown to
There wasn't much bustling around here today since the girls that are leaving
want to say their goodbyes to the ones that are staying. Now the three couples
are probably in their respective rooms using the down time to re-connect. Hey,
as long as Kennedy doesn't hurt Dawn, Faith and I won't have to kick the crap
out of her. I mean you only live once right, well unless you're me. I opened Wil's office door, and she had an odd look on her face, but
before I said anything, the door shut and locked, and then I felt
"Okay. If your text wasn't vague enough, now you magic us in your office.
Should I be prepared to have my clothes ripped off because I have good
underwear on," A girl can dream right. Besides,
She didn't say anything right away as she came around her desk and led us over
to the couch. Okay now I am starting to get flashbacks to when I first came to
Sunnydale, but before I got a chance to inquire, she started, "I finally
got started on Giles' idea of clearing everybody's Slayer-involved charges from
their records, so after deleting yours from Hemery
and Sunnydale, I noticed that you had an attachment to your personal file. It's
an adoption record."
"I know. Well, I know I'm adopted. Other than that, I'm in the dark. Mom
told me when she was sick. She also told me that my birth mother was seventeen
when she had me, so I understood, but I also told Mom that she would always be
my mother. Although now, I think I might want to meet her. I mean it's not like
I'm like you guys and have stuff going on," Nice Buffy, make your best
friend to feel unimportant.
She kissed me on the temple before laying me down on the couch. I watched her
go back around to her computer and start typing. I hope by the time I wise up,
---
Nicely done Catherine. Just to prove your suspicions, you blow a case against
Sam Braun. The real kick in the head is that I did prove that he is my father. Spendid. Of all the family I could have found, it had to be
him. I would have much rather found
I walked down the hall like a dead man walking. I know that I'm going to have
to do this again later with Mom, Nancy, Lindsay, and Jeremy. I just hope that I
have Sara beside me when I do it. I walked into the room and shut the door
before placing my hands on top of the table.
"First off, I want to apologize for blowing the Sam Braun case, and before
you hear it anywhere else, yes, he is my father," closing my eyes and
taking a deep breath, "And in the season of clearing the air, there is
something else I need to tell you. She may never come here, but I have another
daughter. I gave her up for adoption when I was seventeen," finally
opening my eyes to gauge everyone's reactions, especially Sara's.
The silence following my admission was painful, but thankfully, Warrick stepped
up and hugged me, "Hey, what is one more to our already interesting
family. Still love ya, Cat," as he kissed the top of my head. Nick and
Greg followed with similar sentiments, so now that just leaves Gil and Sara.
Gil was next, "Catherine, the Sam Braun situation has been dealt with, so
it is a moot point. And I already knew about your daughter. When I was promoted
to supervisor, I saw the attachment to your personal file. If you want, I could
have some people I know look around," shaking my head no to his offer.
Yes, I would like to see her, but on her terms, not mine, "Okay, then I'll
see you both in a couple days," and then there was one.
I was worried until Sara walked up and kissed me on the lips, "I didn't
think Gil was ever going to leave. I am not upset with you, and I can't say I
wouldn't do the same in your position. Do you want me to call
"Thank you so much, baby. You are going to be my rock through this, and I
promise lots of thank yous," interlocking our
fingers as we walked back up the hallway.
I listened to Sara's half of the conversation, and I was glad that it wasn't
going to be a hassle. I'm figuring Lindsay is going to be thrilled at the
thought of a big sister. Jeremy probably won't care one way or the other, but
Sara volunteered, and I let her drive home considering the heavy thoughts going
through my head. She has been so good to Lindsay and I both, and I find myself
wondering what we did without her. I always thought my childhood was rough, but
the night Sara told me about hers, I cried for that little girl, but at the
same time, I was proud of the woman she had become, and I know like my life,
hers with pop up from time to time, and I will be there for her when it does.
As Sara parked the car in the driveway, she reached over and squeezed my hand.
I gave her a smile as we headed up to the house.
Lindsay slammed into both of our legs as I closed the door. Sara picked her up
as we headed towards the kitchen.
After my quick but relaxing shower, I got dresses and headed straight to the
kitchen where I found everyone already seated. Sara reached out and took my
hand as I took a deep breath, "There is something I need to tell
you."
CHAPTER 2
Before
Whether she knows it or not,
I watched as the door opened, and Dawn must have caught something in my eyes or
face because she was quickly kneeling in front of me, "Buffy, is
everything okay? Did something happen?" firing off questions in
Willow-like speed as she noticed the note in my hand, "What is that,
Buffy?" Well, here goes nothing.
I opened the slightly crumpled paper and handed it to Dawn, "This woman is
my birth mother. She gave me up for adoption when she was seventeen. Wil came to me when she found the attachment while she was
going through my file. She wanted me to know, but I told her that Mom and I
talked about when she first got sick," I decided to leave it there, so I
didn't start asking her inane questions.
She didn't say anything right away, and I thought she was going to have a
meltdown like the one she had on my birthday after she found out she was the
Key, "Buffy, I love you. Nothing is ever going to change that. We're the
Summers sisters, and who knows maybe when you meet her, you can figure out what
to do next," I was stroking her cheek as she finished talking and smiled
through my tears before leaning forward and kissing her forehead.
"When did you get so smart?" just asking the question not really
expecting an answer.
"I had the three smartest people in the world raising me, plus
Giles," Dawn's addition got chuckles out of the three of us. We may never
say it, but I believe Giles has had a hand in helping every single one of us at
one time or another.
I held out my hand to
"There is something you guys don't know about me," as I went on to
explain all I knew about being adopted. Dawn's smile helped immensely as the
others didn't seemed phased by the news, especially Giles. Of course, The
Council.
"Buff, it doesn't matter who your mom is or was. Joyce was a mom to almost
everyone here, and I know she would just want you to be happy," Thank you
Xander, I needed to cry some more, but Giles stepped forward and gave me his hankerchief.
"Is she hot?" Faith asked breaking the silence, and it also garnered
everyone's attention as I put my hand over my mouth to stop the giggles,
"What? Mrs. S. was hot. Come on, who here hasn't fantasized about
Joyce?" I knew about Faith and Xander, but seeing Tara and Willow's hand
were a little surprising, "And we all know G-man wants to give her some
band candy," and that is when I fell to the floor laughing hysterically.
Only Faith can turn what I thought was going to be a serious talk into a laugh
riot, and it was made better by Giles' chorus of 'bloody hells'.
I don't know when it got quiet, but the first thing I realize is that Faith is
offering to help me up. She didn't say anything as she took us outside and into
the the garden before sitting across from me on the
benches, "B, I know we haven't always gotten along, but I want you to know
that it may have taken me awhile to figure it out you gave me what I have been
searching for all my life, a family," as I reached out to take Faith's
hands in mine.
"Well, you always were a little slow," curling my lips into a huge
smile. I owed her from earlier.
She returned the smile before holding up her hand with her fingers out. It
started with five, went to four, and then her dimples came out at three as I
took off back into the hotel.
---
The silence after my admission was a little painful, but I knew Sara was okay,
so it would be easier to take no matter what else happens. I continued taking
small bites of my breakfast while also glancing up to see if anyone was going
to say anything, and like I figured, Jeremy wasn't bothered with it while
Lindsay looked like she was trying to figure something out.
"Hey Sara, can you make sure the kids have all their stuff ready?"
"From what I have seen, you are going to need all the help you can get,
Catherine," Mom's statement turned both Nancy and I around.
"How do you know about
"How do you think, Catherine?" Sam, "And here I thought you were
a little hellion, but your darling
"Stop, mother! I don't care what Sam Braun dug up on my daughter. I love
her just as I love Lindsay, and if she does come to find me, I suggest you make
yourself scarce because I will not have you talking bad about her,"
Unbelievable. Even after all these years, Mom is still hung up on Sam. Well,
they can have each other.
"Come on Mom, I'll drop you off on the way to work," with that tone,
it sounds like
I wiped down the table before heading upstairs to our bedroom. I was physically
drained by the time I crawled into bed, and I wanted to wait up for Sara, but
my body was teetering on shutdown, so I curled up close to Sara's pillow before
letting myself go into slumber. I must not have been to deep because I felt
Sara take me into her arms and kiss my lightly.
My senses woke me up to the smell of maple syrup. I opened my eyes to find Sara
and Lindsay on the bed with a tray of pancakes. Score another one for Sara,
"Mmm, something smells good."
"Sara and I made you pancakes and bacon, Mommy," Lindsay said beaming
with her cute smile, and I also knew that it was mostly Sara's doing while
Lindsay probably set up the tray.
I finished off my food before patting my lap. Lindsay climbed on and put her
head on my shoulder while I wrapped my arms around her, "Sweetie, I want
you to know that no matter what I am always going to love you, okay?"
"I know, Mom. Sara talked to me, too. How much older is she to me?" I
smiled at the question. That's what she was trying to figure out at breakfast.
"She is twenty-two, so twelve years older," kissing Lindsay's
forehead, "You're really excited about having a big sister, aren't
you?" she didn't answer me, so I looked down at her, and she had a huge
smile on her face, "Did you get all your homework done?" getting a
nod while I decided not to dwell on what may never happen.
"Baby, I kind of promised Lindsay I would chase her around the park. Would
you like to come and watch us?" Sara asked grinning like Lindsay was.
"Sounds like fun, you goofballs. Let me get dressed, and I'm all
yours," as Linds kissed me on the cheek before
bouncing off the bed.
CHAPTER 3
I could have kept Faith chasing me
around all day, but I took a corner too tight and lost my footing, and of
course, Faith had me pinned to the floor before I got the chance to get up.
"Well B, you have two choices. One, you apologize, and we head out and eat
dinner with the Scoobs, or two, you face the wrath of
me tickling you until you say you are sorry, and if you wet yourself, you wet
yourself. So what's it going to be?" smiling at Faith's question and
threats, and in the season of fun, I stuck my tongue out at her which of course
led to her bringing her fingers down on my stomach and ribs.
Being Slayers, we both could holdout for awhile, but my breathing was starting
to become labored from the laughing, "S-s-s-sorry, Faith. I'm sorry"
I was finally able to get it totally out when Faith eased off the tickling
before helping me up, "Will you carry me downstairs, so I can catch my
breath?" giving her my puppy dog face hoping it still works on her since
it doesn't on Giles, Tara, Willow, Dawn.
"Hop in B, I want to see the all-you-can-eat place handle you, me, and
Brat, and we'll the G-man and the Scoobs go first, so
they actually get fed," leaping onto Faith's back as we headed down to the
lobby, and when we got there, we had seven faces glaring at us.
"What?" playing a little dumb while Faith snickered.
"You have been running around the hotel for the past half hour," just
like Dawn to complain about not getting fed.
"Chill out D, big sis and I were working up an appetite, and now that we
have one, let's go," Faith explained before carrying me outside to one of
our new hybrid SUVs. Unlike the old Council, Giles is actually taking care of
his Slayers. Well that and Faith and I threatened to start calling him Quentin
if he didn't, and that solved the problem.
I ended up looking around the table while I ate. I have a nice family here, but
I needed to find out if seeing Catherine can help me stop feeling so lost, and
maybe figure out what I'm supposed to do now that I no longer HAVE to slay. The
normal life thing has a nice shine to it, and I knew Dawn was going to be okay
because she has Kennedy to protect her, and Wil and
the AI team are around, not to mention that Faith, Giles, and
"Penny for your thoughts," I heard
"I think I need to at least meet her, Wil. I'm
not saying that it is going to change anything, but I want to see if something
clicks after talking to her, and not to bring up a sore subject, but I feel
like you did after coming back from England," reaching over to stroke
Willow's hand.
"But in your case, you don't have to come back and be a Slayer. You can be
a Watcher or something else entirely. I love you, Buffy. It doesn't matter what
you are, just as long as you are happy," she said tearing up as she leaned
over to kiss my cheek.
"I love you too,
Wil and I held hands throughout the rest of dinner
and on the drive home before ending up in her room. I didn't know the next time
we were going to be spending this much time together, so I was going to make
the most of the time we had left. Besides, it has been forever since we had a
sleepover and shared a bed. Although this time, I think we're both going to be
thinking naughtier thoughts about each other.
I held up my finger telling her to wait as I ran to my room to pick up what I
wanted to give her. I came back in and handed her my keepsake, Mr. Gordo,
"He is going to need someone to look after him while I'm gone, and who
better than you," and then
---
Sara drove us to the park, and some of Lindsay's friends were there, so Sara
got a reprieve from playing as we sat on a bench watching the girls play. It
started making me wondering what kind of childhood
"Think we can talk one of her friends into having a sleepover, so we can
have sex," Sara said whispering in my ear which got me to smile, "Let
it go, baby. Sam, Elizabeth, all of it. We have the next two nights off, and I
am going to get you to relax one way or another," now that caused a low
moan to escape my throat.
"You really think we can get one of them to have a sleepover,"
lightly giggling as I laid my head on Sara's shoulder, "It doesn't matter
what we do, love. You make me feel safe, loved, relaxed, and protected whenever
you are around," lifting her hand up to kiss it while enjoying the sight
of a game of tag.
Before we left, Sara led me over to the swings where she pushed me until we
headed over to Chuck E. Cheese for dinner. The girls talked us into it. I think
I'm letting Lindsay do more over my guilt over thinking about
After only eating only a few pieces, Sara kissed my cheek before disappearing
into the gameroom. Corrine's mom, Patty, looked at
me, and I shrugged my shoulders, "Sara is full of surprises. I stopped
trying to figure her out a long time ago," that got the table laughing as
the trio of girls headed into the gameroom too, so
the rest of us divvied up the pizza before following them.
I shouldn't have been surprised when I found Sara playing Skee-ball,
and I also knew I was going to end up with some jewelry. It may only be a
plastic ring, candy necklace and bracelets, but I don't care because it is
coming from Sara's heart, and not surprising since they hero worship her,
Corrine and Cameron joined Sara in Skee-ball while
Lindsay headed straight for 'Whack-A-Mole'. My daughter wields a mean mallet.
As expected, I got a blue spider ring, a candy heart necklace and two
bracelets, and I rewarded Sara with a kiss. Then I noticed that Lindsay was
carrying a stuffed pig wearing a dress, but before I got a chance to ask her
about Barbara, Cameron's mom, wanted to know if she could take Lindsay shopping
tomorrow, and I remembered Sara's offer, so I said yes.
I waited until we were in the car before turning around, "So Linds, what's with the pig in a dress?" smiling as she
had her sitting in her lap.
Her smile was beaming as she handed me the stuffed animal, "I know you
told me that Elizabeth may never come to visit, but in case she does, I want to
be able to give her a present," Now how can I argue with that.
"That's sweet, baby girl, but you still have one problem," handing
her back the pig while she looked like she wanted help, "She needs a name,
Linds."
She giggled at me before putting the pig back in her lap, "Oh, I know
that, Mommy. Her name is Miss Piggybottom."
"That is a very good name, sweetie. I'm sure
Lindsay headed to her room while Sara and I went into the family room after coming
home to relax in front of the TV. Knowing Sara, we would end up watching
something on the History Channel or the Discovery Channel. For me, it's about
the cuddling, not the programming. Sara makes unwinding so much easier now, and
for that, I am eternally grateful.
CHAPTER 4
When I woke up, I stretched out to find the bed empty.
I saw the door knob starting to turn, so I slid down in the bed and pretended
to be asleep, "Please Buffy, there are things you are good at, but fake
sleeping isn't one of them. The
"What's this?" holding it up.
"Your ticket to Las Vegas. Giles bought it, and you leave this afternoon.
I'm not real fond of you leaving, but I do know that if you don't do it now,
you may never do it. Besides, I'm not going anywhere, and I'm always just a
phone call away," Damn
"There you go again, taking care of me, Wil,"
digging into my eggs first before starting on my pancakes, "and since you
insist on doing that, I'm putting Dawn in charge to make sure you don't become
a hermit. I want you hot and sexy when I introduce you," grabbing the
front of her shirt and returning her passionate kiss from last night.
That left
"We should really get you a bag or two packed, and if your good, we'll
take Dawn and Kennedy out to lunch with us before taking you to the
airport," My head was saying yes to what she was saying, but my heart was
yelling no.
"No, we can pack me a bag and order lunch for the four of us, but the
three of you aren't taking me to the airport. I'm not meeting Catherine all
puffy-eyed from tearful non goodbyes," I got a quiet 'deal' as we climbed
out of bed and headed for my room.
Well, the packing and lunch went quickly, so when my taxi arrived, I grabbed my
bag and Dawn's hand and headed outside. I put my bag in the backseat before
facing my younger sister, "I want you to keep an eye on her, Dawnie. I
don't want her to be all about keeping this place running smoothly. If you have
to, sick Fred on her," feeling the tears coming as I gave Dawn a tight hug
before quickly getting into the cab.
The taxi and plane rides were pretty much a blur, so after grabbing my
carry-on, I worked my way through the throngs of commuters heading for the car
rental place, but then I saw a guy holding a sign saying 'Summers'. Okay,
somebody is getting their ass kicked. I have a license now, and people aren't
that afraid to ride with me.
The guy handed me a letter as we headed out to the car. It was a faxed letter
from
"Can I help you?" she asked.
"I'm looking for Catherine Willows."
---
The doorbell woke me up, and I looked over at the clock and realized that Sara
and I had fallen asleep on the couch. Then, I saw it was a little after nine. I
quickly removed myself from Sara's grasp before the doorbell woke her up. Sara
is sweet, yes, but if she is woken up before her body wants to be up, she is
cranky. I was just hoping Barbara wasn't at the door, but when I opened it, I
found a guy holding a clipboard and a packet.
"Sign this," shoving the clipboard at me, so I quickly signed to get
him out of my hair.
I put the packet under my arm and headed into the kitchen to start some coffee.
Thanks to Greg, I can't drink regular coffee anymore, so I started brewing the
Sumatran blend before opening the flap of the packet. I pulled out a thick file
and then saw the name on the folder before shoving it back into the packet and
tossing it onto the counter.
"That son of a bitch!"
"What did Sam do now?" I jumped at the sound of Sara's voice, but
then she wrapped her arms around me, "Is that what I think it is?"
"Yep, daddy dearest trying to protect me, but like I told Mom, I care what
has happened in her life, but I don't want to read about in a file. I'm going
to love her the same as I love Lindsay, and I hope to learn about the things in
that file from her telling me. It's like you. I could have read about your
past, but I wanted you to trust me enough to tell me yourself," kissing
Sara tenderly until I felt arms around my legs.
"Good morning Mom and Sara. Is it okay if I just have cereal? I want to
finish my book before
Breakfast went quickly and quietly, and after Sara and I took care of the
dishes, we went to work on the housework. I started with the laundry while Sara
started cleaning. The sweeper could wait until after Lindsay leaves. Sara and I
like to get the chores out of the way early, so we can spend the rest of our
time off together. Plus, we try to hold off getting amorous with Linds around since we usually get interupted.
I was working on my third load when the doorbell rang again, but before I got a
chance to answer it, I got a run-by kiss from Lindsay, and Barbara and I
exchanged waves before she closed the door. The rest of the morning and first
part of the afternoon went by swiftly. So once we were finished, we headed to
the kitchen to make lunch.
I kept glancing over at the packet while Sara made us lunch, "Baby, I
could call some contacts in Frisco to see if she is okay," I just shook my
head at Sara's offer.
"No, I don't want to butt into her life. I don't even know if that is her
life anymore. She could have straightened things around. Thank you for the
offer though, my sweet," leaning across the bar for a kiss, "How
about some 'dessert' after lunch?" I got a growl as she cut our sandwiches
and handed me my salad.
After disposing of our lunch dishes, Sara picked me up by my butt and was
deeply kneading my cheeks as we staggered into the living room kissing. I
straddled Sara's legs as we plopped down onto the couch, and she made quick
work of the buttons on my shirt before popping open the front clasp of my bra
and starting to suck on one of my nipples, and just as she slid her hand
between my legs, there was a knock at the door.
"Fuck!" I moaned as Sara starting laughing with my breast still in
her mouth. I just leaned my head down to kiss her before redressing. I stumbled
to the door and opened it to find a young blonde woman.
"Can I help you?" This is Vegas, of course.
"I'm looking for Catherine Willows," It couldn't be her, could it.
CHAPTER 5
"I'm Catherine Willows,"
the woman said as I noticed her frazzled look and then (damned Slayer senses),
caught what I had interupted as I heard a 'Who is it,
baby?' from behind Catherine. Nicely done Buffy, you busted up your birth
mother's lovins.
"I'm Buffy Summers," What else do I say, "I'm your
daughter," Now let's see if she remembers me.
"Oh...
"Do you think we can bring this inside, ladies?" I heard the earlier
voice ask, so I picked Catherine up and carried us inside which earned me a
couple looks when I put Catherine back down.
"I work out," smiling as I placed my bag by the door while
Catherine's girlfriend sat her down on the couch before coming back over to me.
"Hi Buffy, I'm Sara Sidle, Catherine's girlfriend. Would you like
something to drink, maybe have a seat?" shaking her hand smiling.
"I could go for a mocha, but Vegas doesn't seem like a mocha town, so a
coffee will be fine, thank you Sara," finally using those manners Mom and
Giles taught me as I decided on the chair beside the couch while trying to
figure out how to act.
"Here you go Buffy," Sara said smiling as she handed me my coffee,
breaking up the silence that had engulfed the room, "So, is there a funny
story behind using the nickname Buffy?" I have to admit, Sara is at least
trying to knock us both out of our shared quietness.
I blew on my coffee before taking a sip. Wow, this is good stuff, "Not
really, I had trouble spelling
"Dawn?" Catherine asked as I put my coffee on a coaster.
"My younger sister. I would say little, but her rabbit-sized ears would
hear me and call me to make me clarify my words," that earned laughs from
both of them as I started to feel more comfortable, "I'm sorry for
dropping in on you, but with recent events, I kind of wanted to meet you,"
I stopped there seeing is I don't know how to explain those events without
announcing my former 'vocation'.
Catherine let out a wry chuckle, "There must be something in the air.
Lately, things have been tough for me too, but Lindsay and Sara have kept me
positive," I have to snicker when Sara poked Catherine during the first
part of her diatribe.
"Lindsay?" asking the question to avoid any stop in the conversation.
"My daughter, she's ten," Catherine beamed answering my question. It
was the same way Mom looked when she would talk about Dawn or I, and I had
something hit me to lighten things up more.
"So, she would be my 'little' sister as being smaller than me,"
getting a couple smiling nods as I pumped my fist, "Yes!" with that
exclamation, they fell over on the couch laughing.
Catherine sat up smiling, "I have a feeling she is going to like you too.
Once I told her about you, she has been completely giddy, and not to ruin the
whole surprise but, she got you a present," I put my hand over my mouth
while trying to blink back tears.
"Well, I can't have that. Would either of you like to come with me to the
mall to help me pick something out. I would drive myself, but my
maybe-girlfriend thought it would be funny to hire me a car," putting my
hand to stop any questions, "I have a license, but she thinks I drive like
a spaz," that earned me more laughter as I
joined in with them.
Catherine kissed Sara's cheek before looking back to me, "I get the spaz driving. Sara tends to whip around town...OW!"
falling backwards laughing as Sara pinched Catherine, "Damn, that is going
to leave a mark. Anyway, what is a maybe-girlfriend?" she asked still
rubbing her side.
I took a large sip of coffee to figure out my explanantion,
"Firstly, I would have done the same thing," giving Sara a wink,
"Secondly, my maybe-girlfriend is my best friend of seven years,
"Buffy, this is going to sound funny, but you and Willow sound alot like us. Granted, we have only known each other three
years, but I never felt I belonged until Catherine helped me through a rough
case, and since then, we have been joined at the hip," Sara smirked at her
double entendre as I just shooked my head, but Wil has always been my rock.
"Thank you Sara, that's just what I needed, but I wouldn't be me if I
didn't have a sexual visual of both my mothers," laughing at the thought
since I still get things out of Giles for the scarring.
Catherine was smiling while also rubbing her head. Sara must do that alot, "And you want to talk about track record.
Divorce followed by a long line of failed relationships. If I can give you any
advice, it is to grab onto Willow with both hands and never let go," I
loved the motherly advice, and I'm going to take it just as soon as I at least
get the lay of the land before calling her, "And call off your driver,
we'll take you to the mall, I have something in mind that you can get Linds."
I chugged my coffee before grabbing my bag to freshen up, and Catherine showed
me to the downstairs bathroom. I change into a more airy top since it is quite
a bit warmer here. I hadn't thought about where I was going to stay, but with
the Council's resources, I can just get a room at a hotel. I came back out and
put my bag by the door again just as Catherine and Sara came in from the
kitchen.
"Buffy, I just want to put it out there, and you are under no obligation
to accept it, but if you want, we have an extra room, and
We finally made it outside after dabbing our eyes, and my explanation about Mom
doing the same for Faith. Once we were outside, I headed over to the car and
told him to get a room in my name because I would probably need him later. I
smiled as I walked up to Catherine's car. When I climbed in, it had the kid
smell to it, mainly candy. And I found out the best part of the trip was
watching the byplay between Catherine and Sara. They are definitely in love,
and I hope
Okay,
"What's so funny? I'm a
And as if they planned it, "We're sorry. We'll be better, promise,"
giving dual sad faces along with puppy dog eyes, and I had to fight not to
laugh.
"It's like I never left. You two have just replaced Dawn and Kennedy, it's
just wrong. Now let's show me what I'm getting my little sister before I look
for something to get you two, Heckle and Jeckle,"
I think my funny tirade made things worse because Sara held up her hand,
"Yes?" might as well play along.
"Which is which? I wouldn't want to answer to Heckle if I'm Jeckle and vice versa," Sara barely got the question
out between snickers.
"Smartass. If it means that much to you, you can be Heckle, and Catherine
can be Jeckle. Now can we find Lindsay's present,
please," getting two grinning head nods as we headed into the toy store.
"So what is it she is wanting?"
asking the still grinning duo. Oh yeah, I am definitely getting their gag gifts
after I pick something out for my little sister, of course.
"Well, Lindsay really wants a dog, but I'm not sure she'll take care of
it, so Sara suggested getting her a Giga Pet," I started laughing at
Catherine's gift option remembering how Dawn made an art of killing hers.
"Sorry, Dawn was a Giga Pet killer way back when, and I would love to get
her one. The only question is, which one?" starting to look up and down
the aisles trying to find them, and then I came upon their display and found
the perfect one, "Got it," holding up the Giga Pig smiling while the
two of them looked at each other, "What?"
"You'll see," Sara answered cryptically as I headed to the cashier to
make my purchase. I stopped us once we got outside, "You two head to the
food court because I have a surprise for you," smirking and winking at
both of them.
"Don't leave us waiting too long," Catherine added before taking
Sara's hand and heading into the direction of the food court while I headed for
the mall map to make sure they had what I was looking for.
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Sara and I got our usual garden salad before sitting down. I can't believe
"What are you thinking about, baby?" focusing back on Sara and our
salad.
"Just taking it all in, I think I'm still in shock that she is really
here, and completely thrilled that it is the weekend because Lindsay is going
to go nuts," smiling before taking the tomato that Sara was offering.
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I pulled out my phone as I looked over the map. I speed dialed
"Sorry Buffy, it's just funny that you seem to bring the fun wherever you
go, and I for one can't wait to meet them, especially your actual little
sister. Anyway, Faith is coming, so unless you want to deal with more ribbing,
you may want to call back later, and remember sweetie, we all love you," I
mirrored Tara's sentiments before hanging up and heading towards the store that
hopefully held my presents for the Dynamic Duo.
I had to look through quite a few racks, but I found both a Heckle and Jeckle shirt. Catherine and Sara were going to learn that I
was not to be trifled with. I dropped the shirts on the counter, and the guy
behind it of course checked me out. I just rolled my eyes since I have had my
fill of men. There are a handful of them I trust, but I harbor no romantic
feelings for any of them.
Once I left the store, I let the always hungry inner Beast lead me to the food
court, and I picked up a couple slices of pizza before heading over to the
table that the newer members of my family occupied. I handed Catherine the bag
as I sat down and was bussy chewing when she showed
Sara their gifts.
"Thank you, Buffy. We'll have to think about what to get you. Maybe I'll
look up that girlfriend of yours and see what ideas she has," Sara said
smiling. Oh boy, I am so going to need backup when dealing with these two. I
wonder if Lindsay will be my partner in crime, so I decided to call her bluff
and handed Sara my phone.
"Bring it on, Sara," smiling as I finished wolfing down my pizza.
Catherine just laughed as she picked up our garbage and headed for the can
while Sara handed me back my phone. I may have won this time, but I'm sure once
her and
I also knew my first question was going to leave me exposed, but I really
wanted to get to know these two, "I completely forgot to ask what it is
you guys do. I'm sure it's not comedy 'cause I would have seen you by
now," laughing loudly as Sara threw her head back laughing.
"We're crime scene investigators. We are supposed to have the next couple
days off, but we both have learned to take that with a grain of salt. What
about you, Buffy?" Catherine asked giving me a wink in the mirror.
"That's the sixty-four thousand dollar question. In the past three years,
I have been a college student, fast food wench and a high school counselor. Not
to mention, I raised my sister after my mom died, so when things slowed down, I
found myself lost, and after my hometown became a sinkhole,
"I'm sorry about your mom, Buffy, and you can stay in Vegas as long as you
want. I know Lindsay is just as excited. Plus, I want to hear all about my
older daughter's life, and before you argue, I don't care what has happened
because it has shaped the young woman that you have become," Catherine
added along with a look I remember well. They must pass those out when you
become a mother because Mom had the same one.
"Then you have yourself a babysitter if you get called in, and thank you
guys for opening your hearts and home," reaching forward to touch both of
their arms.
"Don't thank us yet, Buffy. You have a slew of uncles that have heard
about you too, plus Catherine's sister and nephew, and when Greg hits on you,
and he will hit on you, hit him back," Sara explained as I just sat back
smiling while thinking about all the new people I'm going to meet.
The rest of the ride was relatively quiet, and as we pulled up to the house, I
noticed a new car car in the driveway. I caught
Catherine telling Sara that it was
"I hope you have good reflexes, Buffy. Lindsay tends to run and leap, and
I'm sure she is extra charged up after seeing the note we left," Catherine
warned pulling in beside her sister as I hopped out and waited.
I handed Sara my bag as the front door opened and an older version of Catherine
stood in the doorway while a blonde missle came
running at me, and just like I was warned, she jumped into my arms. She had
enough momentum that I slighlty spun around which
brought out a fit of giggles.
"Are you my big sister?" the little cutie asked.
"Yes, I am, and I hear you have a present for me too. When Heckle and Jeckle told me that you got me one, I had them take me to
the mall, so I could buy you something," getting her settled into my arms
before heading for the three adults.
"You mean Mom and Sara?" she asked with a little head tilt as I
turned and smiled at the duo.
"Have them show you their shirts, and then you can ask me again,"
sticking my tongue out at them as we headed inside.
The three adults headed into the
house as Lindsay and I walked towards them, but when we made it inside, only my
aunt was in the living room. I put Lindsay down, and she bolted for the stairs
as I played with my bag from the toy store before walking over to introduce
myself. I extended out my hand as I reached her.
"Hi, I'm Buffy Summers," smiling sweetly since I've been told I can
come off menacing.
"Nancy Flynn, I'm your aunt and Catherine's big sister. It's nice to meet
you. Not to put you on the spot so soon, but do you have any idea why her and
Sara went upstairs so quickly?" I had to smile since I had an idea.
"Well, my guess is that they are putting on their name tags. Lindsay
headed up to get my present, so we can exchange gifts," letting
"Buffy!" Lindsay yelled from upstairs as I looked over at
"Go ahead Buffy, I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to talk. Besides, I
think Lindsay wants to monopolize you," she said smiling as I gave her a hug
and thank you, " Oh Buffy, it's the first door on the left," I nodded
thankfully at the new info. I really don't need to be walking in on anything,
especially considering how we met.
Unlike my usual thundering up the stairs, I politely walked up while looking at
the pictures along the way. Seeing Lindsay through her earlier years made me
think of Mom's old photo albums, and like those pictures, there was the lone
naked butt picture. It must be a rule or something. I mean even
I was about to open Lindsay's door when I felt I was being stared at. I looked
over and saw Catherine and Sara's heads peeking out their bedroom door,
"Hurry up with whatever you are doing. I think
"Nice room, Lindsay," giving her a big smile as I dangled while she
did the same. I sat down on the bed and extended my arm, "Same time?"
getting a smiling nod, I handed my bag to her just as she did the same. I
opened mine and had to look twice to make sure until pulling it out. The pig
was a spitting image of Mr. Gordo except for the bow and dress.
"Do you like her, Buffy?" I was still in awe, so I just nodded my
head to her question, "Her name is Miss Piggybottom,"
that had me smiling brightly.
"It's perfect, sweetie. In fact, she has a boyfriend, but he is still in
LA. Do you like your gift? Your mom and Sara told me that you want to get a
dog, so to give you a trial run, I bought you a Giga Pet pig," still not
believing what I had in my hands.
"She's your mom too, you know. Mom and Sara have always told me that your
heart is big enough to everyone in your family," Oh boy, my ten-year old
sister is about to make me cry, "Maybe you can help me raise my Giga Pet,
that way we can get a dog together," Lindsay is definitely my sister.
"You are very smart for only being ten, and I've never had a dog myself, so
I'll help you anyway I can," she leaped at me knocking me flat against the
bed with a barrage of thank yous, "It's my
pleasure, Linds. So, what would you like to do
now?"
"Wanna go swimming before dinner?" she asked while sitting on my
stomach while I thought about the last time I was actually swimming.
"Let's go ask? And do you have a puppy dog face like this," giving
her the mine, the one that gets me almost anything.
"Mom hasn't fallen for mine in awhile, but maybe with your help, we will
be allowed," I sensed some past with her explanation, but this was about
fun right now.
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Sara and I didn't want to show Buffy we were wearing our shirts, so we stayed
inside the room until Buffy entered Lindsay's. Something tells me that nothing
is going to be the same again, and I liked that idea. I knew I wasn't going to
replace Joyce, but I did want to get to know the girl she raised, and maybe,
just maybe become a second mother to her especially since from her own words,
she is lost.
"What?" since I had no idea what was so funny.
"Buffy said you were putting your name tags on," she explained still
snickering as I just shock my head.
"So what are your first impressions, Nanc?"
I knew what Sara and I thought, and Lindsay was over the moon.
"She seems like a sweet young woman, and I think we could all be in serios trouble as she bonds with the kids. I don't think
she'll undermind our authority, but she seems to have
a very playful side. Then again, maybe we all could use the shake up,"
"Her and Greg together should be a treat. She is a very astute woman, and
I hope she stays longer than she seems she might, and I think Lindsay will be a
big deciding factor. So sis, where is Jeremy?" Maybe we could have a
family dinner.
"He and some friends are camping, so I am a free woman to do whatever. Do
you think we stand a chance against those two?" she asked the same
question I have been wondering.
"Probably not, but I have a feeling that we are all going to have fun.
Let's get some more coffee going to find out what they have planned for
us," taking Sara's hand as we all headed into the kitchen. I had forgotten
about the packet until
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Linds and I walked into the kitchen looking innocent
as Catherine looked up, "Can we go swimming before dinner?" looking
down at Lindsay before giving them all a double dose of sad face, and the looks
on their faces were priceless.
"Oh good lord, we are in so much trouble, and yes, you may. Now put those
away," Catherine said as Lindsay and I headed off to change, and when I
heard them all laughing, I knew we were okay, so I grabbed my bag and brought
out the black bikini I had been tanning in since Sunnydale went under.
I met Lindsay at the steps, and she handed me a towel. We walked into the
kitchen to find the adults prepared. Catherine put the waterproof sunscreen on
Lindsay while I took care of my front, and Sara did my back. Once we were
greased up,
"Mom, I forgot to tell you. Miss Piggybottom has
a boyfriend, but he is in
"Then I guess you best get your big sister to call her girlfriend and have
her bring him," Catherine returned as I found the ceiling interesting
until I felt Lindsay tugging on my arm, so I looked down.
"Yes, sweetie?" not knowing what she was going to ask.
"What's her name?" she asked as I went back to breathing normally.
"
"If you guys get married, you should take her name because if you don't,
she is going to be Willow Willows," I started to wrap my head around what
she said, and then, I started laughing at what she said.
AN: Thank you Wend Willow Willows is a classic.
I knelt down by Lindsay still
smiling, "Actually sweetie, when I marry
"That's much better. 'Cause I don't know
"So, are you three coming to supervise? A word of warning though, you risk
getting wet if you sit poolside," smirking as Lindsay drug us outside
before I got my answer.
Lindsay headed for the steps, but I ran to the closest edge and leaped into the
air before tucking in tight and splashing into the pool with a cannonball. The
water felt wonderful. Like the last seven years were being washed away, and
this is a new beginning with the added family. I just threw my head back as I
came out of the water to find Lindsay smiling at me again.
"Did you like that?" getting a nod before she swam over and wrapped
her arms around my neck.
"Yeah, that was cool, Buffy. I still can't believe I have an actual big
sister. Will you read me a story tonight before I go to bed?" she asked
with an even sweeter smile on her face.
"I would love to Linds, but I have to warn you
that I've never done it, and you know what, you have two big sisters. I have a
sister Dawn, but she is in college right now, so she won't be able to visit for
a while," I got a Dawnie-like squeak before she kissed my nose, so I
returned the nose kiss.
I heard the sliding door open, so I looked up to the the
threesome now clad in swimsuits, and they stalked towards the pool. I had a
feeling I knew what they were planning, so I whispered to Lindsay to hold her
breath when I told her to. I kept an eye on their body language, and as they
leaped, I told Linds 'now' as we ducked under the
water, and to add insult to injury, I waved at them as we were all coming up. I
placed Lindsay on my shoulders after breaking the surface.
"Nice try ladies, got anything else for us?" smiling as Lindsay added
a 'Yeah' for added effect.
"Not right now, girls, but we reserve the right to try again later,"
nodding to Catherine's 'threat', "How about we play some family
volleyball, and you can pick the teams," she suggested as I thought about
it.
"Sara, Lindsay and I against you two," earning a kiss on the top of
my head from my sister.
The game ended in deadlocked tie, and I barely used my Slayer abilities for
assistance. They all moved well in the water, especially Catherine, so maybe
some of my abilities were all natural. Lindsay of course was a riot throughout
the match, granted it was because I would lift her out of the water when they
hit the ball high, but she really enjoyed herself.
"Okay Buffy, since it is your first night here, you get to choose
dinner," Catherine said breaking the silence as we all rested against the
sides.
Lindsay leaned into my ear and whispered, "Pizza," I looked up at the
smirking threesome, so this must not be Lindsay's first time of swaying the
vote, so I decided to sell it the best I could.
"I'm in the mood for pizza, and I need to see how Vegas pizza matches up
to California pizza," giving it a more personal touch to make it my idea
too.
"Don't worry Buffy, she did the same thing to me," Sara explained as
we all started laugh while getting out and drying off.
"You both can rinse off first while we call it in. You don't have any
problems with toppings do you Buffy?" Catherine asked while I wiped down
my legs.
"No, I lived through Dawn's marshmallow banana quesadillas, so I have an
iron stomach," earning a trio of groans from the adults.
"Mmm, that sounds good," Lindsay said as I
started laughing. It must be a sugar thing since her and Dawn are the only ones
to seem to like it.
I grabbed my bag and headed to my room when we came back in. Lindsay thundered
up the stairs while I decided to go with pajamas after cleaning off the pool
water since I had no place to be but Lindsay's room for story time. After
changing, I put the few clothes I packed away and placed
"It looks like we are already thinking alike, Buffy, and I like your
pajamas," smiling at the little blonde as I sat down beside her before she
climbed into my lap.
"Thank you Linds, these are my yummy sushi
pajamas, and I like yours too," picking up the remote and stopping at the
Cartoon Network since there was a classic Scooby Doo on.
Lindsay laid her head on my chest as we started to watch, and I was so
comfortable that I missed the doorbell until Sara crossed in front of the
screen, and then I heard Catherine and Nancy arguing about sleeping
arrangements. I helped Lindsay up as we headed into the kitchen. Of course she
wanted to ride Air Buffy, and I obliged.
"
"I find it to be a cute trait," putting her hand up to stop any
retort I was about to say, "Except those mornings that my bladder wakes me
up, and I'm sure Willow feels the same, Buffy. We love everything about our
girls."
"Sounds like Lindsay and I both could be in trouble. If we're not up by
breakfast, bring up the butter. You may have to grease us up to get us
apart," that had the kitchen laughing while I sat Lindsay in her chair.
Dinner was entertaining. I sat back and ate while the other four talked about
what had been going on lately. These uncles of mine sound like fun, and the lab
definitely sounds like an interesting place to tour. Although, I might wait
until I invite Wil since she loves everything
science. Plus, she can Resolve-face Greg to deter him from hitting on me.
"Um...this is going to sound like an odd question, considering this is
"I know of a few. A couple are for sports teams, but there is one that can
be rented out, and I know the guy, so maybe I could get you a deal,"
I beat Catherine to the punch, "So, is this the kind of guy that gets
threats of shovel beatings," Now I had three sets of eyes on me,
"What? That's how
Sara snorted, "It seems your
"May Buffy and I be excused? I want to show her the rest of my room,"
Lindsay asked wiping her mouth and fingers.
"Sure sweetie. Buffy, her bedtime is ten, but since you're here, she can
stay up until eleven," Catherine said as Lindsay grabbed my hand as we
headed upstairs
I don't remember what time Lindsay
and I fell asleep, but I woke up in the same position. Lindsay was sleeping on
top of me, and I couldn't be any more comfortable. I may have only arrived
yesterday, but this is already feeling like home. In my heart, I want to call Catherinie, Mom, but my head is telling me that I would be
disrespecting the mother who raised me. It sounds like a definite Dawn talk,
but I wanted
Catherine popped her head in and smiled when she saw us, and then, she held up
my phone before mouthing '
"Hey Wil, whatever Catherine told you, she is
lying. I have been nothing but an angel since I got here," I saw Lindsay's
eyes open, and she lifted up to kiss my cheek, and since was now up, I put my
phone on speaker.
"Oh please Buffy. In seven years I have known you, you have never been
completely innocent, and besides, she didn't say anything. Tara did, so spill
already," I can almost see the Resolve-face through the phone as she
called me on my lie, and I think Lindsay figured out who we were talking to
because she picked up my phone.
"If this is
"Who is Miss Piggybottom?" I heard
"She is the pig I won at Chuck E. Cheese to give to Buffy after Mom told
us about her, and then, Buffy told me you have her boyfriend. Buffy also told
me that if you two get married, you won't be Willow Willows, you will be Willow
Flynn-Summers. Buffy said she wanted to have both her moms' names," I
shook my head under the pillow at the way Lindsay could talk to someone she
never met.
"Buffy?" I heard the nervousness in the question, so I tossed the
pillow to the floor before taking my phone back. I kissed Lindsay's forehead as
Catherine took her smiling face out.
"Everything Lindsay just told you is true. I want you here with me. I need
my anchor to steady me while I find my direction, and yes, I do see Willow
Flynn-Summers in my future. Nothing else is clear, but that is," and to
make sure she didn't get too sappy, "And I'll send Scott for you, I
wouldn't want you to get lost," That earned me a chuckle from her.
"Where are we staying?" Now, I could see her Willowsmile
as she asked her question.
"Catherine and Sara's, they have a guest room, and they offered. They are
CSIs, and Nancy, Catherine's sister knows a guy who has a rink, so bring my
skates. I need to impress my new girlfriend," pinning the phone against my
shoulder while I made the bed.
"Buffy Anne Summers, you have never had to impress me. You've had me ever
since that day outside Sunnydale High. The only thing that has grown since then
is my love for you," Now she had me close to tears, "I'm going to let
you go before we both end up crying. I have some things to do, and I'll let you
know when I'm coming in. I love you, Buffy."
"I love you too,
"So Buffy, how is Vegas? What's Catherine like?" rolling my eyes at
the Dawn barrage.
"Vegas is hot, and Catherine is nice, so is Sara, Nancy and Lindsay, but
there is something I need to ask you about Catherine," flopping back onto
the bed not knowing how this is going to turn out.
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I couldn't believe what Lindsay had told
Sara looked up as we came into the kitchen, "Are we hiding the
shovels?" Okay, everyone is taking their crazy vitamins today, and before
I was able to get ahold of the situation, Lindsay
jumped onto a stool and did exactly what I thought she would.
"Cath, what did Buffy do?"
"She thought it was hilarious, and only when
"You and Sara. Ever since she came to Vegas, you and her danced around
each other. We all saw it, and I don't want Buffy to miss out on being with the
person she loves. If you think I should, I will apologize to her when she comes
down," I was in shock at what Lindsay just said, and I looked at
"Let it go, babe. We are together now. Besides, we have another houseguest
to prepare for, and if she is anything like Buffy, we're in trouble," Sara
said snickering as she started piling up the food.
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I gave Dawn a detailed overview of yesterday, and everything that I had felt
along with Lindsay stuff, "Dawn, I don't want to disrespect Mom by calling
Catherine, Mom. It's just that she brings back all the feelings that I felt
with Mom, and I don't want to do the wrong thing."
"Buffy, there is no right or wrong here, and you need to realize that they
are both your Mom. Catherine gave birth to you, and Mom raised you. If anybody
knows about having more than one mom, it's me. I had Mom, you and then
"GROSS!!" yelling into the phone while also hearing her and
"What is gross?" Lindsay's question makes me smile as I realized that
I was a little loud.
"Something Dawn said," giving Lindsay a kiss on the head,
"Catherine, can I talk to you outside?" getting a nod as she followed
me out to the pool. I gave her a shy smile while I collected my thoughts,
"You have been so welcoming, warm and loving to me since I've been here,
and after talking to Dawn, she made me understand something that I felt the
instant we met. I just needed it talked out to me," looking deep into
Catherine's blue eyes, "Mom."
I think I may have broken her because she couldn't get any words out, so she
pulled me into a tight hug as we both started crying, and while we were hugging,
I sent a 'thank you' to Mom along with an 'I love you' as Catherine broke the
embrace before starting to wipe my eyes, so I did the same until she took my
hands in hers.
"Buffy, I wish I could have been there for you growing up, but I couldn't.
I did meet your mom and knew from the look of love in her eyes that you were
going to be okay. I'm thankful that I get a second chance with you along with
raising my younger daughter. Although the way you talk, it sounds like my
family is going to have one hell of a growth splurt,"
she said smiling as she put her arm around me.
"You have no idea, Mom," giving her a kiss on the cheek as we headed
back in.
Mom and I walked back in to find find three concerned faces, so I smiled bigger, "Relax
guys, Mom and I were getting things squared away since she and Sara are going
back to work tonight. The bigger question is, who wants to go shopping with me.
I need Vegas clothes. Sure, I could go to LA and pack, but those are my LA
Buffy clothes. I need Vegas Buffy clothes," that bit of Buffybabble earned me head tilts all around.
"Well, we could make it a family affair, and if it takes the rest of the
morning, we can have lunch before I need to pick up Jeremy. That way, you two
can catch a nap before dinner,"
"And I'll surprise you guys at work, so I can meet the family, and no
telling, I want to be a surprise, and you both can sleep longer when you get
home, Wil and I will pick Lindsay up," I got a
blonde-missle hug for my own plan.
"Now that we have things settled, lets enjoy breakfast before it gets
cold," Sara chimed in as I finally noticed the spread.
"Oh, before I forget, Aunt Nancy can you call your 'guy' and see if I can
do some skating tomrrow. I want to make sure I still
got the chops before making a family embarrassment," adding the air quotes
for amusement while
After breakfast, Lindsay and I were shooed out while the adults did the dishes.
We split up to get dressed, so after putting on comfortable capri
pants and a light peasant top, I picked up Willow's stuffed crayon. I brought
it to my nose, and of course it smelled like her, so it brought a smile to my
face. I was brought out of my revelry by someone clearing their throat behind
me, and I turned around to see my aunt's smiling face.
"I was going to ask you about that, but seeing the smile on your face
answers it, and Roger will be in his office tomorrow, so just go in and tell
him who you are, and then, the rink will be all yours," she explained
smiling as I jumped off the bed and hugged her while giving her a barrage of
thank yous.
While we were walking down the hall, my cell vibrated, so I opened it to find a
text from Wil. -Got the early flight Should be in by
730 LY Wil- My smile got bigger while I texted her
back. -Hope u dont mind bfast
with the fam LYT B- I put my phone back in my pocket
as we found the threesome sitting on the couch.
"You guys are now having breakfast with Willow, so you look out for her
because if my niece and her girlfriend tell me they didn't have a good time,
you two are in trouble," Nancy said with finger pointing and everything,
and not to be outdone, Lindsay chimed in with a 'Yeah'.
The shopping trip didn't turn out to be as nerve-wracking as I thought it might
be. I was a little worried I might have to explain my gold card, but nobody
asked, so it wasn't necessary for me to lie. There were some things that needed
to wait. The flashback of Mom finding out about me being the Slayer was the
main one popping in my head. I needed to find out who to trust before leaving
myself out there. Lunch was fun too, especially after
Before she left,
After I got that started, I went into the den to watch some TV before having to
call in for dinner. Another good thing about Wil
coming is that she can cook, and maybe I can have her do some culinary school
for me, so I'm not always 'take-out' Buffy. I finally came across one of those
science shows that
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Sara had been smiling goofily at me ever since dinner, "What?"
"Well, we have her penchant for shopping, and now, there is her lack of
cooking skills. You may not have raised her, but she has alot
of your traits, especially the importance of family. I can't wait to meet
"All I have to say is that I hope I catch a shift killer. I don't know if
I can lie if they ask what we did on our days off, or why we are having
breakfast," Warrick was the one who worried me most.
"I could -" I had to stop Sara.
"No, you are not telling them anything sexual. Greg wouldn't stop staring
at me after you told him that you covered my with hickeys," I reached over
and took her hand before kissing her knuckles, "But thank you for always
being my hero."
I pulled us into the parking lot and kissed Sara tenderly before we climbed out
and headed inside. We both smiled and waved at Judy as we headed for the break
room for assignments, and as usual, we passed Greg's lab, and he held up his
'Kiss' sign. I swear Lindsay is more mature than that boy sometimes. We walked
in to the find the other two boys playing video games, so Sara and I headed
over to the coffee maker.
"Oh good, you're all here," I heard Grissom say behind us, "We
have a busy night. Let's get to it," Perfect, Grissom is all business
tonight.
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The morning started out a blur. Lindsay made sure I was awake. I showered,
dressed and in perfect Scooby fashion,
When Scott showed up, the nerves came back, and they brought lots of friends
with them. So I spent the whole trip to the airport second guessing myself,
mainly because head was telling me that Wil and I are
just friends. I actually once contemplated calling Mom, but I didn't for the
fact that I wasn't going to risk Sara getting on the phone and quite possibly
yelling at me, so when we pulled into the airport, I left Scott in the car
while I headed inside to collect my girl.
Knowing Willow the way I did, I headed straight for baggage claim and found her
already grabbing her bags, so I ran up behind her and scooped her up, "I
am so glad you are here," putting her down and planting a passionate kiss
on her lips, and I didn't care what kind of scene we were possibly making as we
both pulled away panting.
"All your other lovers were stupid," was the first thing she said,
"Now lets go meet this family of yours before going to the ice rink, so I
can see my girl in one of those cute skating numbers that show off their
bums," I just shook my head as I picked up her bags.
"Sweetie, let me let you in on a little secret. Those outfits might show
off our asses, but they are also cold as hell. Why do you think the girls get
wrapped up when they come off the ice," leaning over for another kiss as
we worked through the plethora of people.
"But you'll wear one for me, right?" I'm not looking at her because I
already know there is a Resolve-face waiting for me, so I just nodded which
earned me 'thank yous' as we continued walking.
When we pulled up to the lab, I was surprised that Catherine and Sara were
waiting for us outside. I interlocked my fingers with
"Willow, I would like to introduce you to my mom, Catherine Willows, and
her pain in the ass girlfriend, Sara Sidle," Wil
smacked my arm for the latter intro, "What, she is. Mom, Sara, this is my
girlfriend and best friend, Willow Rosenberg."
Mom and Sara both shook
"Yes, Mr. Gordo is in one of my bags, as are some photo albums," I
cringed when