FIC: Coming home 5/?

["jend1205 <jend1205@xxxxxxxxx>" <jend1205@xxxxxxxxx>]

I finally beat my cold. Thank you for all the feedback and well 
wishes. I have one more day of work and then I am on vacation for two 
weeks, whoo hoo. Home with the kids for two whole weeks. I am so 
excited. I hope to have lots of time to write. Thanks again. Jen

Author: Jen D
Disclaimer: I don't own just like it. 
Rating: G-R and all points between mostly language and violence
Spoilers: I guess all of the shows this is A/U but some of it might 
come up


Willow rolled over and looked at the clock. She groaned when she 
saw that the glowing numbers said it was 7:30 . She jumped out of bed 
and ran to the kids rooms. Finding them empty she made her way 
downstairs coming to a halt in the kitchen where she found the kids 
with Buffy and Tara.
"Good morning sleepy head", Tara told her motioning her to sit down. 
Tara brought her a plate over and sat in down in front of her.
"I can't believe I slept for twelve hours. Why didn't someone wake me 
up?"
"I was going to but you looked so cute sleeping. I just didn't have 
the heart to wake you up", Buffy said.
"The kids got their rooms done last night. We got homework done and 
everyone is ready for school. Speaking of school I think I hear the 
bus, guys. Kiss your mom and get going", Tara told the younger kids.
"Beth don't forget that your dad is picking you up for the weekend", 
Willow said.
"Whoo hoo", Beth yelled and kissed her mom and ran out the door.
"Oz is coming", Buffy asked.
"Yeah, he wants to start being a bigger part of her life now that we 
are closer. He feels guilty for missing so much of her life, even 
though it wasn't all his fault."
"That's nice to know that you two can be friends and be there for 
her", Buffy said wishing that her own father had been a bigger part 
of her life.
"Yes it is. She loves him and he is really good with her." Tara 
looked at Angie, "Hey you ought to go get your bag. We should be 
ready to leave in a minute." Tara waited until she was out of earshot 
and tuned to look at Willow, "What about the wolf. Does Beth change?"
"No from what I found out she had a fifty fifty chance of inheriting 
the werewolf. I think she missed it."
"Thank god", Buffy whispered.
"Yeah I know. I was terrified that she would have it."
"So Will have any plans for today", Buffy asked?
"Nope what's up?"
"Well Tara and I wanted to talk to you. We both have lunch at 11:30 
and wanted to know if you would join us."
"Sounds good. I have some more unpacking to do, even though the 
kitchen seems done", Willow said looking at her best friends. Tara 
blushed, "Well Angie helped me put things away. I hope you don't 
mind. I hope I put things where you want them."
"No of course I don't mind. It's just one less thing I have to mess 
with. Now don't you have kids to mold and shape into the future 
leaders of the world."
"Yup, We'll see you later, Will."


Willow walked up the steps to the new high school. She 
stopped and read the names on the plaque by the front door that had 
all the names of the kids that had died in the `gas explosion' on 
graduation day. She shook her head and sighed as she read the names, 
they all had been so young. After signing in at the office she walked 
the hallways and remembered her own days in the old school. She 
stopped outside of one room after hearing a familiar voice float 
through the hallway. She peered through the door and saw Tara 
standing in front of a group if kids. Tara saw her watching and 
Willow gave her a small wave. Tara opened the door and stepped 
out, "Hey glad to see you made it. Buffy will be in the gym."
"Cool, I'll see you in a minute", Willow said and turned to walk away.
"Um, Will, the gym is the other way", Tara laughed and pointed Willow 
in the right direction.
"I knew that", Willow waved goodbye and made her way to the gym. She 
went through the doors and saw Buffy refereeing a volleyball match in 
the middle of the room. She waved and sat down on the bleacher to 
watch. Buffy dismissed her class and sat down next to her best 
friend, "Hey I see you made it. Tara's going to grab us some lunch 
and meet us in my office."
"Wow your own office huh."
"Yup, I love being the teacher. It's so much better then being a 
student", Buffy laughed and led Willow into her office and gestured 
for her to sit down.
"So what's up", Willow asked.
"I thought we would wait for Tara to get here first, seeing how this 
has to do with her too."
"Tara's here and she has brought food too", Tara said stepping into 
the office and shut the door.
"Ok your both here, spill." Tara pulled a chair over to the desk 
and sat down next to Buffy, "Willow, you know that we love you, both 
of us."
"I know and as much as I love you both, I just don't think I can move 
on."
"It's ok, Will. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going 
through and I honestly hope I never do", Buffy said, "Tara and I did 
some talking last night, we have decided that we are going to take 
your advice and start seeing each other." Willow jumped out of her 
seat and pulled them both into a hug, "I'm so happy for you. It's 
about time."
Buffy looked her best friend in the eyes, "Are you really ok with 
this." Willow rested her head on Buffy forehead, "More then I could 
say. Take care of her." Willow sat down and looked at both of 
them, "Take care of each other. Tell each other how much you love 
them whenever they walk out the door. Never, ever take the other for 
granted. Thank god ever night when you go to bed for giving you 
another day together. Love and live each day to the fullest." Tara 
had to wipe the tears out of her eyes, "We will and we will always be 
here for you." Buffy took Tara's hand and Willow smiled, "So 
girlfriends now huh."
"Yup and you're the first to know. We're going on our first official 
date tonight."
"I'm so glad that the two of you finally got it right." Buffy 
laughed, "Ok well I have a class that will be here in a minute."
"Me too", Tara said.
"I'll see you both this afternoon."



Beth came flying through the door, "Is he here yet."
"He just called he should be here in just a few minutes", Willow told 
her excited daughter.
"She really does love her father", Buffy said coming in behind her 
and watching her run up the steps.
"Yeah she does", Willow said.
"I still have problems seeing Oz as a weekend father or you a mother 
for that matter."
"Well we are", Oz said coming in the door.
"Oz it's good to see you man", Buffy said.
"Buffy how are you."
"Can't complain and you"
"Pretty good and who is this beautiful woman", Oz asked.
"Oz this my girlfriend Tara. Tara this is Oz."
"It's nice to finally meet you Oz. I've heard a lot about you", Tara 
said.
"Tara as in used to date Willow, Tara."
"Yeah we kind of dated", Tara said unsure of exactly what her and 
Willow had done.
"Cool, nice to meet you. Will, I have a big studio party tomorrow 
night and I was thinking that maybe Jen and Angie would like to go 
with me." Angie perked up at hearing her name, "Mom, can we go 
please."
"Are you sure Oz, three is a lot different then one."
"I know and I wouldn't ask if I wasn't sure I could handle it."
"Come on mom, please", Angie begged.
"Ok go pack a bag. Jen I'll be up in a minute to help with yours."
Willow looked at Oz, "Well I'm going to go help. I'll be down in a 
minute."
Oz watched her go up the steps and turned to Buffy, "You don't know 
how glad I am to see you here, Buffy. She was so afraid that you 
wouldn't forgive her for running away."
"Why didn't you call us and tell us where she was", Buffy asked?
"I figured she would call or come home when she was ready. She's been 
through hell the last few months, guys. That's why I'm taking the 
kids. I know she hasn't had a lot of time to herself lately."
"Oz you're a good man."
"Thanks just take care of her for me. I never stopped loving her."
"We kind of know how you feel", Buffy said.
"She loved you from the minute she meet you Buffy. I always knew that 
I was second best. I just thank god for giving me the chance to be a 
part of her life and for the beautiful little girl she gave me."
"DADDY", Beth yelled coming down the steps and jumping in his arms. 
Willow and the other kids came down behind her.
"Ok last chance to back out", Willow told him.
"Nope we are going to go party and I am going to be the envy of all 
the guys."
Willow watched them pull away from the curb and gave one last wave.
"So Will, you have the whole weekend to yourself, what do we have 
planned for tonight", Buffy asked.
"Well YOU two are going on a date and I am going to curl up on the 
couch with a book and a beer."
"Will", Buffy started but was interrupted by Willow.
"No don't Will me. Tara tell your girlfriend that she is going on a 
date and dates do not contain three people."
"Why not", Tara asked.
"Why not what", Willow asked in confusion.
"Why can't it be with three people", Tara said.
"Huh", Willow stammered, "Um I don't know. Go have fun, call me 
tomorrow and give me details. We can go out tomorrow night, I 
promise." Willow pushed them out the door and whispered to 
herself, "Yeah why."