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Epilogue


5 Years Later


Spike held Buffy’s hand as they walked into the crowded country club. It
was their five-year reunion, and both were looking forward to it and dreading
it at the same time.

“You ready for this, luv?” Spike whispered to her.

Buffy looked around the over-decorated room and nodded. “Ready as I’ll ever
be,” she murmured as they walked into the room, hand in hand.

“Buffy!”

Buffy turned and smiled when she saw Willow running toward her, dragging Oz
with her. Buffy gasped when she saw her, quickly wrapping her friend in a
hug before pulling away and holding her at arms length.

“Wills, I haven’t seen you in two months, and you’re already about to pop,”
Buffy said excitedly as she ran her hand over her friend’s swollen stomach.
“There’s still only one in there, right?” she asked as she and Willow
laughed.

“I don’t know. As much as she kicks, I’m thinking there’s three or four,”
Willow replied.

Spike gave Oz a sympathetic look as Buffy came back to his side. He wrapped
an arm around her, pulling her close to him, almost protectively, as they
continued their conversation with their friends.

“Blondie Bear? Oh my God, it is you!”

Spike groaned as Buffy giggled, burying her face in his chest. Slowly
turning, he took a deep breath as he faced the woman running toward him.
“How’ve you been, Harm?” he asked in a bored tone.

“I’m great, I can’t believe you’re here, and…oh, you’re with her,” she
commented, sending a pointed look in Buffy’s direction.

“It’s been a long time, Harmony,” Buffy said with a fake smile, holding out
her left hand, making sure that the other woman saw the huge diamond on her
ring finger as they shook hands.

“So,” Harmony said in a snooty tone. “You two are engaged.”

“Oh no,” Buffy said with a bright smile that only got bigger at Harmony’s
excited look. “We’re married.”

The other woman immediately dropped Buffy’s hand with a huff as Willow spoke
up. “Yeah, they’re still newlyweds. You didn’t know? They got married two
months ago on the beach…it was so romantic.”

Buffy and Spike both got the urge to kiss Willow as Harmony turned and
walked away.

“Thanks, Wills,” Buffy said with a smile.

Spike brushed a kiss along Buffy’s temple, bending low to whisper in her
ear. “I never did thank you for setting me free of that airhead, did I?”

Buffy laughed, pulling her husband onto the dance floor as a slow song
started.

“So,” Spike said, looking down at the woman he loved. “Are you happy?”

Buffy thought of the events that transpired over the past few years. From
her father being arrested to graduating, to Spike’s proposal at their
college graduation. Both had decided on a simple wedding on the beach at
sunset.

Willow, Oz, Angel, Darla, Xander and his wife Anya, newlyweds Gunn and Fred, and of course Jenny and Giles had all attended. Giles had nearly cried when Buffy asked him to give her away.
And he did cry when he walked Buffy down the long white runner and gave her
hand to his son. She had worn a simple, elegant ivory dress with spaghetti
straps, carrying a bouquet of daisies. Spike had gone for comfort, wearing
khakis and a white shirt, grateful that he didn't have to wear a tux like he
did for their prom. The day they got married had been the happiest day of
their lives.

They still lived in Sunnydale, close to his parents, and everyone made an
effort to get together at least once a week. Spike still whined and
complained about having to go home so often, but Buffy knew he secretly
loved spending time with his parents.

Now, as they swayed to the music, Buffy looked into the eyes of the man she
was falling in love with more every day. “Yes,” she finally responded.
“I’m very happy.”



A/N Thank you to everyone who read, e-mailed, reviewed, offered support, and stuck with me! This was a fun story to write and I’m happy so many people enjoyed it. I normally have two WIP’s at once, and with Remember When ending soon, I will only have Desire and Deception. I’m going to focus a lot of my energy on that one for a while, but I should have a new WIP shortly. I actually have three new ones on the horizon, but I need a little time to work on them, so keep an eye out for my next one! And as always, a big thank you to Allison for all of her support and help with this story!





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