PS I just relized that my timeline is totally wacky. I put "Angel" 1 season before it should be put. But just say that the "Angel" crew lives at the Hyperion like the beginning of season 4. No Conner. Okay? Say Angel gave Conner a normal life already, okay? Cordelia got back from the little upper living thing. I know this is confusing. If your lost e-mail me and I'll explain. I got confused when I was writing. Sorry everyone. I am sort of dumb. Chapter 9: One Day Angel: I looked down at Buffy. She looked so beautiful. Last night she seemed to have such a glow. You could just tell she was happy about being pregnant. I couldn't believe that I was going to have a child…again. It was unconceivable. I mean I was lucky enough to have Conner. God I was lucky I had him... until he was stripped away. I wasn't going to let anything happen to Buffy or this baby. Our baby. She was the only person that I wanted to have a child with. I mean I was confused when Conner came from Darla, but I loved him. I never loved Darla. Unfortunately Conner was not conceived in love like he so very much deserved to be. I would make it up this time. This time the baby was conceived in love, true love. It was a miracle. God I loved her so much. She, Buffy, deserved so much more than myself. *They* deserved so much more than me. They deserved a life in the sunlight. I could never see my child swing on the swing in the sun or help him ride a bike or god even go on picnics. I wasn't going to be a good father even though Buffy thought I would be. I knew she would be an amazing mother though so it eased my thoughts. She would make up for the lack of a parent I would be. The one thing I wouldn't know is that I would be better man and father was just to make my child's life better. The hardest part was to come. It wasn't the child in itself it was telling everyone. This child was not going to be brought into this world with hostility from everyone, but its parents. I wasn't going to let that happen. He or she deserved to be brought into a world that loved them. They better love him or her or by the Powers That Be I'll rip their throats out. Angelus will come out. I cringed at my thoughts, but I knew what I would do for this child and I knew Angelus loved it as well as me. Demon and man only shared one thing and that was their love for Buffy. Buffy and their child. That was the only thing Angelus and I shared and that would never be broken. She was *our* mate and nothing could change that. Today we were going to L.A. then I guess we'll have to face everyone. We'll have to talk to everyone. Tell everyone about the baby as well. We'll have to tell the Sunnydale people as well. But I am sure they will take this news more or less better than the L.A. gang would. They would take it better than Cordelia would. I love Cordelia as my best friend, but she is not going to hurt this baby or Buffy. Just then Buffy stirred. I kissed the top of her head, "Morning." "Good morning, beautiful," she rolled over to face me and she smiled up at me. "Sleep well?" Buffy glided her hand over her face. "Perfect." I laughed and touched her on her kissable, pink lips. "We have a long day ahead of us, darling." I kissed her nose and eyelids. "I know," she just looked at me knowing that things might be hard today, but yet she was so strong. She was being strong for the baby, strong for me. "Wanna take a bath before we get going? It's only one. We have an hour or so before we have to go. We'll leave around two. We'll be in L.A. around four then we can go back to sleep at the Hyperion." I kissed her head gently. My hand rested on her abdomen that would soon swell with child. "Bath would be nice. Can we stop by the house? I want to grab a few things to wear." She asked sheepishly opening her eyes to look at me after closing them when she yawned. "Of course, we'll take a quick bath and then we'll be off. You can sleep in the car; you need your rest," I sounded like a brother or a father; I was going to make sure she was okay. The baby was going to be a perfectly healthy child. "Yes, daddy," she smiled playfully reaching up and kissing my lips. "Let's get to the bath. I like baths, especially with you, my dear husband." "Okay." I smiled lightly and picked her up from her seat. I moved her to sit on the counter of the sink. She flinched at the cold marble that was there. I kissed her knee and started the water. "Check the water; I don't want it to be too hot." She moved from her seat and stood in front of me dipping her finger in the water that was now filling the tub with overflowing bubbles. "Just right," She sighed while climbing in the wet expanse. "Are you coming or not?" "I'm coming." I chuckled lightly laying two white towels on the side of the counter. "I love it when you do that," she added as she placed herself between my legs with her back facing towards me. I wrapped my arms around her as she turned off the water. "Do what?" I rubbed her shoulders in a quick motion letting the smell of her soap and arousals filled my senses. She moaned softly pushing her head back to lie on my chest. "When you laugh, I love it. You only do it every once in a while. It's so precious. It makes my day light up," she sighed as my hands folded the thin skin of her shoulders over and over again. I felt her relax even more. I knew this day was going to be nerve raking for her. But I was going to make it the best for her. I wanted it to be as good as a day it could've been. "I'm glad you like it. Just seeing you smile and be here in my arms makes my day is even better," I kissed her head and my hands traveled to get the vanilla soap. I took it in my hand and then lathered it to her shoulders and back. "You know what to say and what to do to make it better," She laughed and moaned again. ***** *In the car on the ride to L.A.* Buffy's head lay upon my upper thigh. She was exhausted. The whole pregnancy thing was taking a toll on her and I told her when we get back from this adventure there would be an other one. I told her we had to go to the doctors to see about the baby. She got really upset when I told her that. I knew she didn't like hospitals, but she had to go it was for our baby. She'll be fine though, I'll plan a night appointment so I can go with her. I stroked her light blonde hair softly and she sighed snuggling into my pants. We would be at the Hyperion in about five minutes. I almost didn't have the heart to wake her. But I had to soon. Once we left I realized that we forgot to tell everyone back in Sunnydale about the baby. I couldn't believe we just forgot something like that. We could use conference call. I'm sure Buffy wouldn't like it as much in person, but I don't think she wants to go through it twice. We'll call when we get there. Then I am guessing research will be a must. "Buffy," I whispered as I parked in the street. I turned the car off and rubbed her back. "Buffy, baby. We're here, get up." "Hmm?" She mumbled looking up at me through drooping eyes. "Hey sleepy head," I smiled down at her. "Hey, we here?" she asked me. "Yeah, we're here," I grinned brought her up to my chest she lay her chin on my shoulder. "I get to see your home," she kissed my shoulder lightly. "Your home too now, Buffy," I kissed her forehead, "Any place that is mine, is yours. My home is your home and where ever you are is my home. My baby and my wife are my home." "Hmm..mm.." she mumbled into my shoulder. I growled and moved her body upwards. "Is it time to go back to bed?" she asked and laid her head lazily on my chest. "Yeah it is. Common, I'll take you inside. We'll go to bed. I'll carry you and get the bags. Just rest," She nodded her head in my shoulder as the only response. I moved out of the car with her still in my arms. I held her by the but only as she tightly wrapped her legs around my waist. The bags from the back seat were soon in my right hand while my left was still holding her up. I walked in the building spotting Wesley walking around the office. I wonder why he was still here. He spotted me and took the bags. He looked at Buffy and smiled at me. I smiled back at him and whispered, "Take them to my room, please." He nodded and I carried Buffy up the stairs and to my room in back of Wesley. I lay Buffy down on the bed. Kissing her head lightly I pulled the comforter over her while taking her shoes off. I turned around and closed the doors. Wesley stood at the bottom of the stairs smiling at me like a clown, "You're back together, I presume?" "Yeah, we are. And I have news, but you have to promise not to tell until morning," I said. "Of course, Angel," He stated. "Buffy's pregnant." I beamed. "With you?" the british watcher choked. "Yeah," I smiled. "Two children by a vampire, this is amazing," he laughed. "It is, isn't it?" I chuckled, "Can you do me a favor? Will you get everyone to meet here about noon tomorrow ..well today for a meeting. And call the Sunnydale crew and have them on one of those conference call things. We want to tell everyone together, it will be less stress on Buffy. She's kind of worn out already." I sighed. "Certainly, Angel. You look like you could use some sleep, why don't you head to bed?" He suggested and nodded towards the stairs. "Good idea, I'll see you in the morning," I said wakling up the stairs. "Goodnight, Angel" "Oh and Wes? Thank you very much," I laughed and headed to my room leaving the Brit alone. I walked into the room and took off my black slacks laying them on the floor. I took off my button up shirt and threw it parallel to where my pants where. I found an other pair of boxers from my oak wood dresser. I fished for black. I grabbed my black silk boxers. I knew Buffy loved the feel of silk she would always tell me how she did when she would sleep at my apartment back in Sunnydale. I slipped them on and crawled into bed. I lay down on the bed and immediately Buffy scouted over to lay her head on my bare chest. I smiled. She wanted to be in my arms. "Good night, baby. Good night, Buffy." I said spooning her against me. Our legs were gently entwined and I stroked her hair. I smiled down at her and she moved into my embrace father. I purred softly and she murmured "Love you." TBC: Thank you for reading! …Nicole PS I just relized that my timeline is totally wacky. I put "Angel" 1 season before it should be put. But just say that the "Angel" crew lives at the Hyperion like the beginning of season 4. No Conner. Okay? Say Angel gave Conner a normal life already, okay? Cordelia got back from the little upper living thing. I know this is confusing. If your lost e-mail me and I'll explain. I got confused when I was writing. Sorry everyone. I am sort of dumb.