Author's Chapter Notes:
So this is it. The last chapter of this story. I find it hard to believe myself. I've worked on this story for over a year, and now i'ts finished.

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Also a big thanks to my beta's, especially 'smiling' who's been a great help with developing my writing skills. Thank you all!!.
Chapter 36: Grand opening

3 months later

Buffy made her way to the pub to finish some last minute stuff. The opening of the new underground area was tonight and Spike wanted everything to be perfect. He’d been working really hard to get everything the way he wanted it to be, but had been very attentive to her at the same time.

Even though she really shouldn’t be working anymore, she’d supported him as much as she could, She still managed most of the the pub area with help from Paul.

“Hello there Big Mama!” she heard someone yell from behind her as she made her way to the stairs towards her office. She turned around and gave Paul a big smile.

He’d been teasing her about her swollen stomach every chance he got, and she didn’t mind. She knew she’d always been a skinny thing, but she looked like she’d swallowed a watermelon whole.

“Hello, Paul. I hope you’re ready for tonight. You know Spike, he wants everything to be absolutely perfect.”

“I’m as ready as I’ll ever be. Though I’m not sure if a pregnant woman like yourself should be working as hard as she is.”

“Don’t worry about me,Paul. I’m doing just great. I think the little one is having cravings for its daddy, because it gets very restless when I just sit at home doing nothing. Besides, you know I’m not going to let Spike do this all by himself,” she answered with a smile.

“I know you won’t. It was worth a shot though. Getting you away from here.” He winked at her. “If you’re looking for Spike, he’s downstairs,” he said, turning to the bar and started to finish setting things up.

“He knows where to find me. I need to finish some work before the big night myself. I’ll be in my office if anyone needs me,” Buffy said.

She made her way to her office and sat down in her chair. Oh, it was good to sit down. Her feet and ankles were swollen and it hurt when she’d stood up too long. This little bugger was one weight to carry, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She stroked her belly absently to soothe the baby inside and went over her last minute paperwork.

An hour later she hard someone tap on the door before they walked into the office. She raised her head from her work and saw Spike making his way over to her.

“Hey,” she replied with a lazy smile.

“Hello kitten, how are you doing?” he said while kneeling down and giving her a soft kiss on the lips. She didn’t get a chance to respond though because he’d already moved his head southwards towards her belly where he lifted her shirt to graze her naked skin there.

“Hello little bit. How are you doing in there?” he whispered.

Buffy rolled her eyes but felt ‘the little bit’ kick. “Fine, go ahead. Communicate with each other, I’ll sit and pretend I’m not even here,” she teased.

Spike gave her a brilliant smile though and lifted her up from the chair, sat down and then put her on his lap. ”I think someone’s feeling neglected.”

She felt him nuzzle her neck with his nose and leave peppery soft kisses in its trail. Buffy sighed and let herself relax in his embrace.

“I’m tired Spike. Take me home?” she requested and moved her head to the side to look at his beautiful face.

She was still surprised sometimes when she realised what a wonderful man she’d managed to catch for herself. Even with all the little bumps in the road they’d had, she knew he was the one for her.

She was put on her feet as Spike got out of the chair and she straightened her shirt.

“Let’s go love, you can have a little nap before the big night. Everything’s ready,” he said, taking her hand and leading her out of the building.

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Spike peeked into the bedroom and saw Buffy sleeping. She must have been pretty tired, she’d been out as a light within seconds. He couldn’t help but stare at her for a few minutes. She was so beautiful. Her belly filled with his baby, and she had a glow about her that he was sure only pregnant women had.

He walked to the bed and stripped down to his boxers and joined her on the bed. He pulled her towards him and wrapped his hands around her swollen belly. He felt some movement and made small circles on the spot where he’d felt the soft kick trying to soothe the baby back to sleep. He didn’t want it to wake Buffy just yet.

He kissed Buffy’s shoulder and let one hand move from her belly towards her now full breasts. He loved her breasts as they were, but the idea of them being food for their child made him admire them even more. He softly caressed them and rubbed his thumb over her nipples. They turned into hard little nubs and he felt Buffy start to wake. She moved in his embrace and turned her head to look into his eyes. Her eyes fluttered open and he saw the brilliant green orbs stare back at him.

“Hey there kitten. Did you sleep well?” he whispered into her ear.

“Hmm.”

Spike chuckled and ran his hand over her cheek slowly and moved his mouth towards hers. Their lips met in a soft and gentle kiss, tongues stroking each other in a dance of their own. Buffy turned in his embrace and he let his hands trail over her back towards her bottom.

“Hmm Spike, please.”

“Buffy, are you sure? What did Doctor O’Malley say?”

“It’s ok Spike. We just have to be careful and gentle. Please make love to me.”

He didn’t give her a chance to say anything else because he crushed his lips against hers. There was nothing more beautiful then making love to the woman who was full of your child.

He quietly undressed her and stripped off his own boxers. He couldn’t lie on top of her so he spooned behind her, putting her leg over his hip and slowly entered her from behind.

“God Buffy, you’re so tight still, so wet. I love you baby, love you so much,” Spike whispered in her ear as he started pumping slowly in and out of her, keeping his strokes shallow as to not hurt her and the baby.

He kept it soft and gentle and he felt his own climax approaching as he made love to her. He felt she was getting closer as well and moved his hand towards her clit. He flicked it gently with his thumb and he felt her walls contract around his cock immediately, taking him with her.

They lay in each others arms enjoying the afterglow of their lovemaking.

“We need to get ready,” he heard Buffy whisper in a drowsy voice.

He chuckled and crawled out of the bed holding his hand out to her. “Come on now love, let’s take a shower. We better be there on time.”

Buffy took his hand and he let her towards the bathroom to get them both cleaned up.

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“Spike man, how are you doing?” Xander asked. After Xander had made things up with Buffy, the two males had come to like each other which neither of them had expected. They weren’t the best of buds, but they no longer had any grudges against each other.

“Things are going great. Everybody seems to be enjoying themselves and that’s the most important thing. Of course having the most beautiful lady by my side doesn’t hurt,” Spike said squeezing Buffy’s shoulders.

“Yeah, things are looking fantastic,” Xander said.

It was obvious Xander was trying to stay away from the topic of Buffy. It wasn’t that Spike didn’t trust him, it was more about the woman standing beside him that had him wrapped around her little finger, and he clearly didn’t want to upset her with comments about the gorgeousness of Buffy.

“Hey Buffy, you look radiant tonight!” Cordy said.

“Thanks Cordy, you’re looking good yourself,” Buffy replied with a smile.

“I know.”

Buffy couldn’t help but giggle. She pulled Spike toward the dance floor. “Come on you, let’s dance.”

She let herself be wrapped in his embrace and laid her head on his chest. “I’m glad things worked out well today.”

“Me too, kitten. It’s a success, and I have a lot of that to thank you for. I love you, Buffy.”

He held her gaze and she felt tears come to her eyes. She was so damn emotional these days! “I love you too, Spike,” she whispered and pulled his head down for a loving kiss.

They continued their dance and just as they were about to walk off, Xander tapped Spike on his shoulder to cut in.

“Oh, alright then, but be careful with her. She’s precious cargo.” Spike winked at Buffy and stood aside to let the two dance.

“I’m glad things worked out with you and Spike. And I’m also glad we worked out,” Xander said.

“Me too Xander. You’re a good friend, and I hope that will stay for a long, long time.”

They were silent for a short while when Buffy spoke up again.

“So you and Cordy huh?”

“Hehe yeah. It turns out she finally saw the light and wanted to be with me. Of course I’m not easy to resist.” He smirked at her.

Buffy swatted his chest. “You’re a good guy Xander. You’ve got to have faith in yourself.”

“I know. And thank you for saying that.”

“You’re welcome.” Buffy pulled him in for a hug and Xander responded by taking her in his arms, closing his eyes in the process.

“Hey now mate, I know you are not trying to get your hands on my soon bride to be!” Spike punched Xander in the arm to break the two apart.

He looked at Buffy and saw the look on her face. ‘Bloody hell…”


The end
This is it... the end of this story. I hope you enjoyed it!


I know this is an open end. I wanted to keep my option open to write a possible sequal. But that's not happening at the moment. I have some other ideas that I want to use first. :)





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