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Buffy got up sick at her stomach again. She tried not to wake Xander as she got up throw up again. "Are you okay?" he asked concern in his voice. "I'm fine, just the flu I guess." she said weakly.

Buffy and Xander had been married a little over three years now. He worked at the paper, and she worked in the library with Giles as his assistant. It was a great cover for slayer research.

"Are you sure? You've been sick all week." replied Xander as he got into the shower.

"I'm fine." she said as she kissed his cheek and went to lay back down

Xander and Buffy got ready for work and went there separate ways. Xander kissed her goodbye and said "Feel better!" as he got into his car and left. Buffy got to the library in time to yell "Hello" to Giles and go running to throw up again.

"Buffy, are you still sick?" asked Giles peering over his glasses. She shook her head yes. "Buffy, have you considered that this throwing up could be...um..morning sickness. You've been sick every morning this week.. I suppose its none of my business. But, well, its a possibility" he said embarrassment in his voice.

Buffy looked up at him, "Do you think? I mean maybe thats what it is? I hadn't thought of that!" she said her voice rising slightly.

"Perhaps, you should make an appointment and find out. A pregnant slayer, why its unheard of! They don't usually live that long!" Giles said smiling.

Buffy gave him a look. "Oh, sorry. But thats just one more reason you are such an extraordinary slayer!" he said as he patted her on the shoulder.

Buffy made an appointment for early afternoon. She researched with Giles and then left for the Doctor. They asked alot of questions and drew her blood, then she went to wait for the results. The nurse soon called her in to the office again. The doctor was smiling. "Buffy you are going to have a baby. Your about 6 weeks pregnant, I would estimate. The nurse will set you up an appointment for two weeks from now. Here is a prescription for prenatal vitamins and some iron tablets. Congratulations!" he told her with a smile.

Buffy wasn't sure what to do next. She was happy, but scared at the same time. She went to get the prescription filled and then went to Xanders office. She asked the secretary if he was in. "Yes, go on in, Mrs. Harris."

Xanders face lit up when he saw her. She still had that effect on him. "Buffy, are you feeling better?" he asked her.

"Much, much better. I went to the Doctor, he gave me these." she told him as she handed him the pharmacy bag. Xander took out the bottle and read the label. He looke up at her and smiled widely, "Prenatlal vitamins?" he said. Buffy shook her head yes. "As in we're having a baby?" he asked unsure. Buffy shook her head again and repeated his words "We're having a baby!"

Xander picked her up off the floor in a giant hug. "Are you happy?" she asked him already sensing the answer. "Surprised and happy! But the slaying stops now!" He added seriously.

"I know, I've got to go tell Giles. We'll tell everyone else tonight." Buffy told Xander as he hugged her and kissed her gently on the lips. She left to go see Giles.

"Giles" Buffy called as she entered the library. "Over here" he called from behind the stacks. "Well, how was your appointment?" he asked curiuosly.

"Well, it looks like you are going to be a Grandpa!" she told him with a big smile. He looked a little embarrassed, but then softly said "Grandpa Giles, it has a nice ring to it." he gave her a rare hug.

"Giles, what does a pregnant slayer do?" asked Buffy.

"I'm not sure, but I know she doesn't slay. We'll call Faith, she can probably come help" he told Buffy reassuringly.

Buffy cooked a big dinner for Xander and she didn't burn one thing. He came home with sparkling apple cider and a bouquet of roses. They had a celebrational dinner and then called their parents and friends. Everyone was thrilled. Willow offered to loan her maternity clothes, she and Oz had a little boy about 18 months old.

Two and a half months later:

Buffy was now growing out of her clothes. She called Willow about the maternity clothes. Willow laughed and told her "I have to retract the offer, I found out I am pregnant today!" They both had a good laugh. Cordelia threatened to not hang out with them anymore, if pregnancy was contagious!

Giles marveled at how much the little slayer could eat now. She arrived at the library with a half gallon of milk and a box of frosted flakes. She ate half the box in one sitting. He could only smile at how she was blossoming.

At six months pregant, Buffy was getting quite large. But as Xander would tell you it was best not to mention this to her, for your own safety. She had developed a fondness for grillled cheese and pepperoni sandwiches. Xander had just fixed her one and brought into her on the couch. Her feet were swollen and she had them up on a pillow. He put his hand on her tummy and felt the ripples as the baby moved. They sat there together- content and happy.

Angel viewed this scene from the window. He hadn't been in town for a long while. He had been shocked to see Buffy pregnant! Buffy was having a baby, she and Xander looked so happy. Angel was quite happy for Buffy, but he had to swallow some envy of Xander. He would have given anything to be the one she had a child with. But that could never be, thats part of the reason he left town, letting Buffy believe he was dead. Looking in the window, he felt he had made the right choice.

At eight months along, Buffy was huge and miserable. She and Xander had the nursery ready. It was complete with a small stuffed Paddington Bear from Giles. He had informed her that every child needed a Paddington Bear. She smiled at the thought.

Buffys due date came and went. A week late now, she was really irritable. Xander came home one evening to find her in a good mood and a nice dinner on the table. She explained she had a burst of energy. After supper, he washed the dishes. She lay down she had started having some light pains, by 10pm the pains were regular and five minutes apart. Xander called everyone and they went to the hospital.

Buffys water broke on the way to the hospital. By the time she was examined she was dilated to eight. She had opted for natural childbirth, because she knew she had a high tolerance for pain. But this was a different type of pain!

Xander watched as the monitor needle climbed and made a high arc on the printout. "That was a bad one" he mistakenly commented.

Buffy glared at him "Why, don't you try being on this side of the monitor?" she asked him. "Um, I'm sorry Sweetie" he said as she squeezed his hand so hard he thought he would cry.

The doctor came in to examine her. "Buffy, its time to push now" he instructed her. Buffy pushed with all her might. "Here's a little head, and we have shoulders, and we have a beautiful baby boy!" said the Doctor happily.

The Doctor helped Xander cut the cord. While the nurses cleaned up the baby. They lay the bundle on Buffys chest for a moment. She and Xander marvelled at his perfectness. Then they took him to be weighed. Buffy got cleaned up and taken to her room.

Xander came into the room smiling. "I've been by the nursery, everyone is there" The nurse came in "Mrs. Harris, your little boy weighed in at 9lb. 2oz. and he is 21 inches long. He is a big boy. We'll bring him to you soon."

Buffys Mom and Xanders parents were the first in the room they hugged Buffy and told her how beautiful the baby was. Mrs. Harris said he looked like Xander as a baby. Xander beamed.

Everyone soon crammed into the room, as the nurse rolled in the baby. Xander was a little nervous as the nurse handed him the baby. He smiled down at him and handed him to Buffy.

Willow asked "What is his name? Did you ever decide?"

Buffy and Xander shook their heads "We finally decided." they said together "We would like for you to meet Giles Henry Harris. Everyone smiled, Giles had a goofy grin on his face. Buffy explained "Giles is for, well...Giles. And Henry if for my Dad ,Hank."

"I don't know what to say" said Giles slightly embarrassed. "I am quite honored." He cautiously kissed the top of the babys head.

Soon all of the visitors left and the happy parents were alone with their son. Xander could not believe how perfect his life was. He was sitting quietly thanking God for how perfect it was. "Whats wrong?" asked Buffy as she looked up from nursing her son.

"Nothing Buffy, nothing at all. One plus one equals three! We are a family now, Buf. I would have never dreamed this would happen back in High School. But here we are. And I'm going to be the best Dad I can be."he told her sincerely.

Buffy smiled at her husband and her son. Xander was right, they were a family now. It had taken a long time to get here, but here they were and despite her past, she knew this was how it was meant to be!

The End.

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