PROLOGUE

As I think back to when we moved here, I thought Neptune would be better than Sunnydale, but was I ever wrong. Instead, of vampires and demons, we get the human kind of monsters. I was glad that between Willow's computer skills and Robin's recommendation, I was able to get a job as the school counselor. Dawn actually liked it too, probably because she was the new kid, and it made her feel safe that I was around. I mean the first year we were here, we were dealing with the murder of Lily Kane, and this year it was the bus crash. I am glad that Dawn wasn't really into baseball because she probably would have been on it. So here we are on our way to England to rejoin our friends. Dawn wants to go to college, but not right away. I told her whatever she decided I would stand behind her. I glance over at her sleeping on my shoulder and realize Mom would have loved to see her cross that stage and get her diploma. I give her a kiss on the head before I lay back and try to get some sleep myself. interested, let me know.

CHAPTER 1

I tell Dawn I will meet her inside. I told her I wanted to take a walk to clear my head. I see a bench overlooking the garden, so I take a seat and take a couple calming breaths. I'm a little nervous how my friends are going to react to the fact that I'm back. I mean I haven't seen or talked to any of them since Dawn and I moved to Neptune. The only contact was the monthly check from Giles to my bank account. "Excuse miss, are you lost?" someone said behind me.

"Willow?" I said turning around and wrapping my friend in a hug. I didn't realize I was squeezing hard until I heard her groan.

"Buffy, it's goood to see you, but what's with your hair?" she asked running a finger through it.

"I decided to go back to my natural color. What you don't like it?" I said feigning hurt.

Willow gave me a hug before we headed for the house hand in hand.

CHAPTER 2

After finding out that Giles, Faith, Kennedy, Robin, and Xander were all in Cleveland taking care of a Hellmouthy situation, I told Willow I wanted to take a shower before taking care of the introductions of the new slayers. I got a sense when I mentioned Kennedy that something is up with those two. As Willow and I were walking up the steps, I noticed Dawn was talking to a couple of the slayers from Sunnydale. Willow showed me the room Dawn and would be sharing.


"Willow, can you stick around, I want to talk to you about some things?" I asked hoping I could reconnect with my best friend.


"Okay, but make sure it isn't one of your taking care of yourself showers," Willow said smirking.


"Willow!" I yelled throwing a pillow at her.


I grabbed my change of clothes heading for the bathroom. I guess I was nervous over nothing. It seems that everyone knew I needed a break from the whole slaying gig and just be a person for once.


After my shower, I found Willow sitting indian style on my bed like she was when I helped her after her Gnarl attack, so I joined her on the bed the same way I did then.

I tried to explain the last two years, but she told me that she was keeping up what was going on in Neptune the whole time I was there. I told her about my latest bad relationship. Here I thought the sheriff would have been a good guy to date, but of course with my track record, he was an ass. Willow pulled me to her lap and wrapped her arms around me after I told her I was one of the girls he was seeing. I saw something in Willow's eyes when I told her about Lamb.


"Willow, can i ask you a personal question?" I asked seeing Willow just nod. "Is there a problem with you and Kennedy?" I asked.


Willow explained that between her working with the coven tracking the new slayers and Kennedy training said slayers, they just drifted apart. I switched places with her letting her cry a cry that I think she has been holding onto for awhile.

CHAPTER 3

The last two weeks have been great. I've been reconnecting with Willow, and Dawn seems happier but won't tell me why. I started sparring with some of the newer slayers. The first time I sparred I picked Dana, and she kicked my ass. I ended so sore the next morning that Willow had to give me a massage.


I wake up and see that Dawn is already up when I bolt out of bed. Luckily, I make it to the toilet before tossing my cookies. Good lord do I feel like crap, I have been feeling kind of bad for about a week. I thought it might be the change in the weather from warm, sunny Cali to cold, damp England, but I'm not sure.


"Buffy," I hear Willow say from my bedroom.


"In here," I announced as I rested my head on the side of the bowl.


Willow checks my head, but she says it doesn't feel warm. She helps me back into bed telling me she'll be back up with some soup. I hear her talking to someone outside the bedroom before Dawn comes in.


"I'm supposed to keep you in bed until Willow gets back. You guys seem to be getting back to normal," Dawn said joining me on the bed. She laid my head on her shoulder like Mom used to do when we were younger.


After finishing my soup, Willow stayed with me until I fell asleep. I felt her kiss my forehead before getting off the bed.


-Dawn's POV- I hear Willow shut Buffy's door, and I see her say something to a couple of the slayers. I see if she knows anything when she comes downstairs.


"So how is she?" I asked as Willow joined me on the couch.


"She is sleeping now, but why she's feeling the way she is, I don't know. I'm thinking I should call Ms. Harkness to see if she can come over and see if she can figure out what is wrong," Willow explained giving me a hug before heading for the kitchen.


I decided to take a walk around the grounds to clear my head. There is something I need to tell Buffy, but I don't want to while she isn't feeling well. I don't know how she is going to react to my news. I mean Willow was one thing, but I'm her sister. Hopefully, she will accept that I'm gay. During the last year in Sunnydale when all the girls kept showing up, I found myself starting to have feelings for some of them. The feelings really hit me when Faith showed up. She just exuded sexuality and wasn't afraid to tell about it. By the time I made it back to the house, I noticed that Willow was talking to an older woman. I walked up to them to see if they found anything out.


"Do you know what's wrong with Buffy?" I asked nervously not hoping the worst.


"Ms. Harkness, Dawn Summers, sweetie, Buffy is going to be okay, but she's pregnant," Willow explained as everything went black.

CHAPTER 4

I can't believe Dawn fainted after hearing the news. If she would just tell me that she is gay, she wouldn't be so tense. I've known for about three years back when we were still in Sunnydale. I don't see why she is nervous to tell me considering that Willow is my best friend.


If I'm not mistaken, I think Dana might like Dawn considering how careful she was with Dawn when she brought her in. Although, she was a little nervous when she laid her on the bed. It probably has to do with the fact that I'm Dawn's big sister. I start laughing realizing that I still strike fear in people.


"What's so funny?" Dawn asked looking up at me.


"The fact that your girlfriend is afraid I might kick her ass for dating you," I said opening the door for her admission. She sat up in bed and looked at me with a surprised looked.


"How did you know?" she questioned still looking freaked.


"Dawn, it's okay. I've known for awhile, and it's not a big deal. Did you forget about Willow, I never had a problem with her," I said giving her a hug and kiss.


"So what's up with you and Willow?" she asked smirking.


I sat there shocked at what Dawn just said. I explained to her that I didn't know, but I wasn't about to be close minded about anything. We ended up talking about Lamb, and the fact that it's his baby before heading downstairs to see what's going on.


As soon as we made it downstairs, Dawn ran towards Dana and took her hand before going outside. Willow came up and asked what that was about. I told her that we would talk about on our walk. I needed to see if there was any truth to what Dawn said earlier.


Willow was smiling after i finished explaining why Dawn has been so stressed. Apparently, Willow saw the same signs I did when we were still in Sunnydale.


Willow told me while we were heading back inside that she made me a doctor's appointment for tomorrow and said she would go with me knowing how much I hate hospitals.

CHAPTER 5

"Will, can we take this to your room. There is something I need to tell you, and I would rather not be bothered when I say it," I said as we came back in the house.


"Sure, but you're making me a little nervous with all the cryptic," Willow said taking my hand and leading us upstairs.


I love the feel of fingers in mine. It is like they were meant to be this way. She opens up her bedroom door, and it's like I'm back in her room when we first met. It was neat, and everything had its place.


"Buffy, where did you go?" she asked as I smiled.


"Sorry, just a little deja vu. Okay, I'm just say this before I chicken out. Will, it wasn't just Dawn that wanted to come back. I figured some things out after my relationship with Don ended. I realized that it wasn't me, it was the men I have been dating. I came back because my feelings for you changed. I needed to see you to tell you that I love you," I said looking into Willow's eyes trying to gage her reaction to my revelation.


I watch her, and she is about say something, but walks over to me and gives me the tenderest kiss I have ever had.


I opened my eyes to the sweetest sight. Willow was giving me a smile that left me with the impression that she wanted to devour me. Instead, she takes me over to the bed, and we laid down as she wrapped her arms around me.


I wake up to the knock on the door. I curl back into Willow to try and fall back asleep, but whoever is knocking won't leave. Willow gives me a kiss on the head before telling whoever to come in.


"Hey Willow, have you seen...nevermind," Dawn said as her and Dana came in. I nuzzled back into Willow before falling back asleep.

CHAPTER 6

I wake up to an empty bed, but it still feels warm so Willow left rather recently. I need to go to the bathroom before going downstairs to find my girlfriend. As I head down the steps, I'm feel a little queasy. I guess I'll head outside to get some air to try to ease my stomach. Maybe I can even avoid my new slayer bodyguards that Willow has watching me.



I decide to duck out the back door figuring they probably watch the front door more. I sit down at one of the patio tables and close my eyes. I breathe in through my nose and out my mouth trying to settle my stomach when I hear the back door open.



"Who ratted me out?" I asked Willow as she wrapped her arms around me from behind.



"Sophie, she saw you sneak out the back. I'm just being cautious. Do you want to eat out here?" Willow asked giving me a kiss.



"Yeah, but just with you. If I can't go anywhere without a bodyguard, I want a private dinner with my new girlfriend," I said sitting her on my lap.



She gives me another kiss before heading back inside. I look around at the view and realize why Giles likes it here. I can't wait until he comes back. I've missed him so much, Xander too. I hear Willow tell someone thank you as she comes back out. She sits my plate in front of me while she sits across from me. We spend dinner talking about sleeping arrangements. We decide that it would be easier if I move into her room since I recently moved into my room, plus we figure Dawn would love to have a room she can share with Dana without having to deal with the other girls.



Willow took the dishes inside while I went back to my admiring. She comes back out and sits on my lap when I notice she a piece of key lime pie. We take turns feeding each other bites. I let her lick the fork as I put the plate on the table and was about to kiss Willow when Dawn came outside.



"Buffy, can I talk to you?" she asked as I gave Willow a quick kiss before taking us inside.



"This has better be good," I said taking Dawn's hand and head up to our room.

CHAPTER 7

Dawn sits me down on the bed and brings the chair over to sit in front of me. She is going to alot of trouble for whatever she is going to tell me. At least I know she isn't pregnant.



"Buffy, I want Dana to move into my room. That is if you and Willow are going to be sharing her room," Dawn said looking nervous. I have to stop myself from laughing seeing that Willow and I just discussed this.



"Sure, but you can't have sex," I said with a serious look on my face. Dawn looked at me shockingly.



"Dawn, I'm kidding. I don't want to hear about it though," I said as Dawn pushed me over and started tickling me. I told her to stop before I peed on the bed she was going to be sharing with her girlfriend.



We walked downstairs arm in arm until Dawn caught sight of Dana. She gave me a kiss on the cheek before running over and kissing her girlfriend. I was smiling at the sight when I felt Willow's arms wrap around me. I turned around and give a passionate kiss before taking us up to our room.

CHAPTER 8

AN: I'm going to skip ahead a bit. If you don't like it, tough doodies. It's my story.




The last five months have been great Willow and I have been getting closer, but there is something I've been wanting to ask her. I don't know how she will react or if she will accept, but I don't want to bring our child into this world not being married to her to her other mom. Dawn was thrilled that I took her and Dana with me to pick out the ring. I woke up this morning to make Willow breakfast in bed. I've noticed that my audience has been keeping an eye on me while I cook to make sure I'm safe. I get the ring off Dawn as I head upstairs to see what my girl says.



I open the door and notice that Willow is still asleep. This just means I can wake her up however I want. I sit the tray on her end table as I kiss her forehead, then her nose, and finally her lips. I hear her let out a moan before opening her eyes. She and I smile at one another as I sit the tray in front of her as we take turns feeding each other.



"What did I do to deserve all this pampering?" she asks downing the rest of her orange juice as I smiled nervously.



"Willow, I love you. There is something I need to ask you. I knew when I first met you, I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you. Of course, at that time I thought it was going to be me, you, and Xander at the old folks home, but something changed. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and our baby. Willow Marie Rosenberg, will you marry me?" I ask opening up the ring box.



"Yes," was all she said as we hugged and cried in each others arms. I took the ring out and put it on her finger.



We were starting to take off each other clothes when Dawn knocked on the door saying that the guys are back. I straightened my clothes while Willow got dressed. We made sure that we both looked presentable as we headed downstairs holding hands. The first face we saw was Xander's. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. Giles took off his glasses and started cleaning them. Faith and Kennedy turned around.



"Holy crap," Faith said looking at us.

CHAPTER 9

Kennedy and Xander came over to give me a hug, and they both touched my belly to make sure they weren't seeing things. I looked at Faith about to laugh at the way Giles' reacted.



"How did this happen?" Giles asked as Faith winked at me. I knew before she said it was she was going to say.



"Well G, it's like this. A man has a penis, and a woman has a vagina, and when..." Faith started to say, but Robin came in and stopped her.


"Yeah, yeah, yeah, Buffy is pregnant. That is old news. I want to know what Willow's answer was," Dawn said as everybody stared back at us. Willow just held up the hand I was holding showing everybody the ring.



"Holy crap," Xander said repeating Faith's earlier reaction.



Dawn and Dana both ran up and gave us both hugs. Everybody looked nervous as Kennedy gave me a hug. She whispered in my ear that she knew that Willow loved me even when they were seeing each other, but she was happy that Willow is finally happy. She gave me a kiss on the cheek before giving Willow a hug. I looked up and Faith, Robin, and Giles finally made it over to us. Robin gave us both hugs before backing up. Faith hugged Willow first, and she as she released her hug from me copped a feel on one of my growing breasts which caused Willow to smack her hand.



Everybody cleared out as Giles came up to me. I saw Willow was talking to Kennedy while Faith, Dawn, and Dana were helping Robin with luggage.


"Buffy, I can tell by the look on your face that you are finally happy. Although, the baby and the engagement are a bit of a surprise, but I am happy for you, both of you," he said wrapping me up in a hug.



"Thank you Giles, it means alot to me that you say that. Which is why I want you to give me away," I said starting to cry.



Giles wrapped me up in his arms as I felt Willow and Xander join the group hug.



"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I haven't seen B in two and a half years. I want to hear about everything. Don't worry Red, I'll keep her safe," Faith said as I gave Willow a kiss before putting my arm around Faith and heading outside.

CHAPTER 10

Faith and I ended up out back. I notice a little apprehension on her face. I'm hoping she isn't going to ask me for advice with Robin because my track record with guys took another hit.



"Buffy, I'm sorry. I know I apologized when I came back for the fight with the First, but being in Cleveland and leading all those girls for so long, I came to realize that is the kind of stuff you were dealing with when I showed up, and all I did was aggrivate you. For that I am truly sorry," Faith said giving me a hug.



"Well, you were always a little slow," I said giggling, "but seriously it is not a big deal. I forgave you the day you turned yourself in to save Angel. I always knew you had it in you to be a good leader," I said kissing her forehead.



"Okay, with the serious issues out of the way. What is up with you? I mean the last I knew you weren't into women and weren't pregnant," she said as I took a deep breath.



I gave her the rundown of what Dawn and I had been up to. She got really pissed when I told her about Don's cheating. She suspected Dawn's true sexuality too, I guess we Summers' can't really hide things all that well.


Faith started with how they ended up in Cleveland and deciding who was going to stay, and who was going to England to help rebuild. She explained how she let Robin show that relationships can be a good thing. She told me she knew that Will and Kennedy were not going to make because they were going in opposite directions. She said Kennedy handled it better seeing that she could just throw herself into the slayerhood, but Willow seemed lost for awhile. I almost cried when she told me that realizing that she didn't have anybody to turn to.



"Buffy, we should really eat something so you can get a good night's rest for your appointment tomorrow when we find out if we're having a little Buffy or a little Xander," Willow said coming outside as I got up walk in with her.



"Boy B, you have changed. You are completely whipped," Faith said laughing as I flipped her the bird before shutting the door.

CHAPTER 11

After dinner and spending a little time with Xander and Giles, Willow took me upstairs, and of course Faith was making whip noises amusing anyone who was listening. In retaliation, I gave her the finger again. I know Faith is just playing with me, but I can't lose face with the other slayers.



I pin Willow up against the door when we enter our room. I start to unbutton her shirt, but she stops me and tells me she will make it up to me after our appointment. She lets me finish taking off her clothes with a little bit of grabby hands. I almost cried when she kissed my belly 'helping' me with my pajamas. Sleeping has been getting a little tougher lately, but ever since I started using my Willow pillow, I have slept like a baby.

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I wake up to Willow running her fingers through my hair. I open my eyes and look into the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. I wrap my fingers around the back of her neck and bring her head down to give her a good morning kiss, but it is interupted by a knock at the door.



"Buffy, Willow, time to get up," Dawn announced through the door. Willow helped me get out of bed. My center is a little off seeing that my middle is bigger now.



After getting dressed, we headed downstairs, and I saw that Dawn and Dana were kissing on the couch. I smiled at Willow before deciding what to say.



"Dawn, a friend of mine once told me that her friend choked on her girlfriend's tongue," I said giggling before Dawn glared at me, but Dana thought it was funny so points for me.



"Hey B, your chariot awaits," Faith announced as I noticed that we are going with her and Robin. Well, this should be a fun breakfast after the appointment.

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Willow was rubbing the back of my hand to calm me down while we waited for the doctor. The doctor finally comes and gets us to take us to the room with the ultrasound. I shiver when she squirts that cold gel on my belly. The doctor pointed out one baby and showed us the other one. I looked over at Willow realizing that I'm having twins. She gives me a kiss as the doctor shows us that I'm having a boy and a girl. She hands me a towel to wipe off my belly before handing me the pictures of the babies.



We head over to the coffee shop that we were meeting Robin and Faith. She tapped Robin on the shoulder when she caught sight of me. The waiter took our order before I told them our good news. Faith came over and gave me the biggest hug. I looked over at Robin who was smiling. I'm glad Faith finally found someone too. I can't wait to share my news with Dawn.

CHAPTER 12

We ate lunch talking about what has been going on, and Robin kept bringing up embarassing stories about Faith which of course I found hilarious. I whispered to Willow that I had to go to the restroom before we left. She gave me a kiss saying she would join me. Faith followed leaving Robin to take care of the check. I saw that Faith was coming with us, and I made a crack about her being a real woman now. She of course came back with the finger.



"You two better get those out of your systems before the babies come because I will not have the babies subjegated to vulgarity," Willow said sternly.



"Yes, mom," Faith and I both said pouting, trying not to laugh.



"You better watch it missy. I can't do anything to Faith, but keep it Buffy and you'll be in trouble when we get back to our room," Willow said heading back to the table.



Faith bumped my shoulder and wagged her eyebrows as I got an evil smile on my face. Willow handed me my coat while I helped her with hers. I kissed the back of her neck telling her I was sorry. She took my hand as we headed back to the car.

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As we pull up, I see that Dawn and Dana are sitting on the bench overlooking the garden. I tell Faith to tell Giles that I want to speak with him out here. I take Willow's hand and go over to join my sister and her girlfriend. Dana senses me and looks in my direction. She points me out to Dawn who runs up and gives me a hug.



"So?" Dawn asked knowing I would know wants she wants to know. I told her we were waiting for Giles because there was something I wanted to discuss. I saw Giles come out with his cup of tea offering me a smile.



"Okay now that everyone is here, I found out today that I'm having twins, but that isn't why I wanted to speak to you guys specifically. Once I found out I was pregnant, I started going over names in my head, and now that I'm having twins, I can use both sets of names. I want to name the boy, Timothy William. Timothy being Giles' middle name, and William for both Angel and Spike. I came up with Tara Joyce for the girl for Tara and Mom," I said as I looked up to gage their reactions.



Giles had his glasses pinching the bridge of his nose. Dawn gave me a hug teary eyed as Willow joined the hug giving me a kiss telling me she loved me. Dawn wiped her eyes and gave my belly a kiss before going over to Dana. I kissed Willow on the lips and handed her the pictured to show everyone. I told her that I wanted to talk to Giles by myself.



"Buffy, you have no idea what this means to me. Timothy was also my grandfather's name, and he pratically raised me growing up. I am honored that you would name your son after him and me," Giles said pulling me on his lap wrapping me up his arms.

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I must have fallen asleep on Giles because I woke up to find myself covered up in bed. I look around and see that I'm by myself. I head downstairs to find out what everybody is up to. I heading towards the banquet room, but Kennedy stops me and takes me into the TV room. I notice that she isn't meeting my eyes which means something is up.



"Okay Kennedy, what are they planning?" I asked trying to look serious.



"That look isn't as scary as it used to be, and as much as I would like to tell you, I don't want to end up a yak," Kennedy said smiling.

CHAPTER 13

I can't believe thet whipped up a baby shower that fast. Of course, they had to go out and get two of a couple things while I was sleeping, but I now don't need anything for the babies. I was a basket case during the party knowing that Tara and Tim won't want for anything.

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The last two weeks have been spent making preparations for the wedding. The only thing Willow would let me worry about was the picking of my dress. I took Dawn, Dana, and Faith with me for their opinions.



Willow picked Xander as her best man with Kennedy and Sophie as 'groomsmen'. I of course asked Dawn to be my matron of honor with Dana and Faith as bridesmaids. I feel bad for Xander though. He is the only guy in the wedding party.


I'm sitting here in bed thinking how my life has changed in the last six months. I go from depressed about another failed relationship to finding love with my best friend. Then, I find out that I am pregnant with twins.



Dawn's life hasn't fared much better. I thought moving to a quiet little town would be good after what she had been through in Sunnydale, but Neptune was anything but quiet. Dawn's first year was spent making new friends which would normally be good except for the fact that she lost a few of them her senior year in a bus crash. I shudder when I think about that Dawn could have been on that bus.



I hear the door starting to open so I pretend to be sleeping to surprise Willow. I just hope she doesn't catch me fake sleeping because my goddess will punish me. Although if I enjoy it, it's not really punishment. I sense her getting closer, and when she gives me a kiss, I pull her onto the bed and pin her body under mine. I kiss her lips before leaving a trail of kisses down her neck before staring to unbutton her blouse. I'm about to unclasp her bra when someone knocks on the door.



"Unless the house is on fire, I'm not coming out until I'm done making love with my fiancee," I said going back to what I was doing.

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I lay here looking at Willow naked with a sheen of sweat on her. I guess I still have my slayer stamina after all, but my poor Willow doesn't which is why I'm watching her sleep. I decide to lay my head on her shoulder waiting for her to wake up so we can see what all the hubbub was anout earlier. I was tracing patterns on her stomach when I she started to giggle. She grabbed my hand and kissed my palm. I told her we should probably get dressed and see who was trying to interupt our 'cookie' enjoyment.



After getting dressed, we headed downstairs to get something to eat, but I heard a couple voices downstairs that weren't possible. I turned the corner and saw them both.



"Mom, Tara,"

CHAPTER 14

Willow and I are standing here with our mouths agape. I can't believe that I'm seeing my mother and one of my close friends. The only problem is Mom has been dead for four years and Tara has been dead for three. I look over at Dawn who is hugging Dana which can only mean that they are really here but how. I see that they are coming over.



Mom gives me a hug that I melt into. I start crying, but she tells me that everything is going to be fine. She tells Dawn that they want to talk to us. I take Willow's hand as we lead them to the conference room.



Tara gives me a hug after Dawn shut the door. I wanted to ask what is going on, but the words weren't coming out. As Willow sat me down on the couch, Mom explained that the PTBs allowed her and Tara to attend our wedding to bless it, but would leave after the service. Tara added that they would be chidren's guardians after their birth.



Tara took Willow for a walk while Mom wanted to talk to us. She told us that she was proud how we turned out. She whispered something into Dawn's ear which causes her to smile. Mom kneels in front of me and puts her hands on my belly before kissing it. Dawn and I was giving her a hug as Tara and Willow came back in.



Tara took Dawn and I to the study while Willow got to talk to Mom. Tara told Dawn that she was proud of her and was glad she was looking out for me. She took my hands and told that she was happy that Willow and I finally got together and were taking care of one another. She did the same thing mom did to my belly before Willow and Mom came in. Mom told us that they would be back in the morning for the ceremony.



As we made our way back to the rest of the group, Faith says that I have to give Willow a kiss because we won't be seeing each other until the wedding. I went to complain, but Dawn backed her up. After the kiss, Dawn and Dana took me to their room while Faith and Kennedy took Willow with them. I lip her an 'I love you' before she went up the stairs.

CHAPTER 15

Here we are in the limo on the way to the reception. The ceremony to me was pretty much a blur. The only thing I saw after Giles came and got me was Willow. She looked so gorgeous in her dress. I remember us reciting our vows, exchanging rings, the kiss and being introduced. I still can't believe that I am married to my best friend.



We were met by Tara and Mom when we arrived at the reception. They took us aside and gave us hugs and kisses before fading out. I gave Willow a kiss before we headed inside.



The food was great and Dawn and Xander's toasts made us both cry. When I fed Willow a piece of cake, I put some icing on her nose so I could lick it off which got hoots and hollers from the crowd, and not to be outdone, Willow put some on my growing cleavage. After she licked it off, Dawn came up to break it up before it becomes pornographic.



Willow and I were sharing out first dance when the emcee announced you could form a line to dance with either bride. After Dawn and Giles, I felt a light tap, and when I turned around, I saw someone who I haven't seen since I left Neptune. I wrapped Veronica in a hug. We caught up while we were dancing. She told me that her and Dawn have been e-mailing since we left. I told her about the twins, and we laughed that thankfully at least Sheriff Lamb is good looking. Faith was my last dance partner before Willow and I danced our way upstairs. We've decided to hold off the honeymoon until after the twins are born so we are going to have post marital sex in our room.

CHAPTER 16

These last two months have absolutely sucked. I've been forced to my bed by doctor, all because I tried to do too much and almost cost the twins to come out early. After it happened, I knew Willow was pissed, but didn't want to cause more problems. I have a feeling she is going to wait until I give birth to let me have it. Dawn ignored me for two weeks, and Faith was telling me what everyone else has been saying. Let's just say I wasn't real popular for a while, but then again I'm used to that so it wasn't a big deal. The only way I'm allowed out of this bed is to go to the bathroom, and thankfully, the twins love their mommy because it feels like the only threethings I do are eat, sleep, and pee.



Willow had a coven meeting this morning after we ate breakfast and now I just someone to talk to, but I don't want to interupt any important watcher, slayer workings. 'What the hell,' I think to myself as I look down and see that my water just broke. I let out a gutteral scream announcing to anyone that it is time. The first contraction passed quickly as I started my breathing when the bedroom opened with what seemed everyone standing outside. Faith came running and helped me up while everyone got out of the way.



"I'm not going anywhere without Willow," I announced when we made it downstairs.



"B, I really don't think you really have a say in the matter. I think the twins are coming whether you like it or not," Faith said taking charge.



"Fine, Dawn and Dana can take me while you take Kennedy and go to the coven and get Willow, and if you have to knock people out to do it, so be it," I said as I saw a smile on Kennedy's face.

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They have me set up in the delivery room, but there is still no Willow. I really want to call, but the stupid doctor won't allow me. I'm now holding Dana's hand because I almost broke Dawn's after a contraction. The doctor said it is almost time, but I tried to tell him that my partner wasn't here yet. He said he could wait five more minutes, but after that it would only cause complications.



Right after the doctor left Willow came in flanked by Faith and Kennedy. Willow didn't look real happy, but Kennedy had a big smile on her face while Faith looked like she was trying not to laugh.



"You told them to hit anyone that got in there way," Willow said with her hands her hips.



"I'm sorry, but I wasn't thinking clearly at the time. I had two humans pushing their way out of my body," I said pouting which made everyone laugh but Willow. I guess I'm in more trouble now.

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Slayer or not, that fucking hurt. Next time, Willow can do it, but it makes it all worth it holding our babies in my arms. Willow must have noticed I was noding off because she put the babies in their incubators before climbing into bed with me. Before I fell asleep, she whispered in my ear that I was going to have to make amends for the last couple months. I smiled before telling her give me a week, and we won't be leaving the room for a month.

EPILOGUE

3 years later~



I couldn't ask for anything else the rest of my life. I have a beautiful wife and two beautiful children. Even though it never happened, I remember doing some of things that Tim and Tara do with Dawn. I've seen her watch them and think she feels the same way. I walked into the house after getting back from slayer/watcher meeting. I hear Tara yell at her brother before I opened the door. When Tara saw me, she stopped running and held her hands up to be picked up.



"Mommy, Tim keeps pulling my hair," she said laying her head on my shoulder.



"Timothy William Rosenberg-Summers, what have I told you about pulling you sister's hair. I swear if you do it again, I'm going to let your sister turn you into a frog," I said kissing my little girls shoulder.



"Buffy! You know I have frog fear. Why can't she turn him into a howler monkey," Willow yelled coming into the room.



I smiled seeing my pregnant wife come in with a bowl of something. I pick up Tim with my other arm and head over to give my wife a kiss. I have to smile to think back at what brought us to this place and realize as pain I went through this makes it all worth it.