A Family Matter: Part 3
by spudicus87
Scene: Buffy’s House; Early Morning
Giles had called Xander earlier in the night and they had formed a research party in the Summers’ dining room. Oz and Cordelia were there also. Joyce and Dawn had retired to bed shortly after Buffy left to go to Willow’s. They had awoken to find everyone in the dining room and Angel still passed out on the couch. They had closed the curtains before they went to bed to ensure that Angel didn’t end up a pile of dust when the sun rose. They went to make breakfast for everyone. 20 minutes later there was a loud crash that came from the living room. Giles and Joyce were the first to arrive in the living room. They found Angel lying on his stomach in front of the fireplace. Giles told the rest of them to go back to what they were doing and that he and Joyce would handle Angel. Joyce approached Angel who was trying to get back to his feet.
“Angel.” Joyce said.
He looked over his shoulder at her then looked back to the ground and continued to try to get to his feet. He only succeeded in ending up back on the ground.
“Perhaps you would do better back on the couch.” Giles suggested.
Giles came up next to Angel. He grabbed his shoulders and pulled him to his feet. Angel was favoring his right leg. He wouldn’t make eye contact with either of them.
“Would you like something to eat?” Giles asked.
Giles guided him over to a chair while Joyce went to get some blood. As Giles sits Angel in the chair he caught a glimpse of gold in his eye. Angel quickly directed his gaze to the floor.
“Now that you’re awake maybe you could tell me more about what attacked you.” Giles offered.
Joyce returned with a glass of blood and handed it to Giles who in turn put the glass in Angel’s hands. Angel looked at the glass in his hands, but didn’t move to drink from it.
“Perhaps if we left you alone for a moment…” He trailed off and ushered Joyce back into the kitchen.
A few minutes later when they returned they found the glass empty.
“Angel it is of great importance that you tell us anything else you remember about what attacked you.” Giles told him.
“I don’t remember much. I was attacked from behind by them.” Angel said.
“So it was a group then.” Giles inferred.
“A large group. After they hit me over the head a couple of times things started to get blurry.” Angel reported.
He put his head in his hands.
“Sorry I can’t be of more help.” Angel apologized.
“Quite all right. Would you like to rest for a while?” Giles asked.
“No, I need to go back to my place. I’m sorry I came here last night. I must have scared everyone.” Angel replied.
“No, you just surprised us. You can stay here until the sun goes down if you really want to leave.” Joyce reassured him.
“The sun’s up?” Angel asked surprised.
“Yes, it’s been up for a few hours. That further proves that you’re in no condition to go home. You should take it easy until you are recovered.” Giles said.
“Where’s Buffy?” Angel asked.
“She’s at Willow’s. I didn’t think she’d get much sleep here last night. That brings up another point. Perhaps you should go upstairs and sleep. It is probable to get noisy down here and you need to rest. Xander and I will help you up the steps. It is obvious that you can’t walk.” Giles told him.
Angel looked hurt at that last statement.
“Xander!” Giles called.
Xander came in from the dining room.
“What’s up G-man?” Xander asked.
Giles glared at him.
“I need you to help me move Angel up to Buffy’s room.” Giles told him.
“Okay.” Xander said.
Xander came to Angel’s side and together they lifted Angel to his feet.
“There you go, Deadboy.” Xander said.
Together, Giles and Xander move Angel to Buffy’s room where they deposit him on her bed.
“Try to get some rest.” Giles said.
He says before following Xander out of the room and closing the door. Angel laid back against the pillows and breathed in her scent. Soothing his senses and lulling him to sleep.
TBC
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