"No, I just thought it would be nice to have a quiet dinner together. Now go get showered and changed," Rhonda said, pushing her dad out of the room.R...bert walked up the stairs confused but relieved. At least he hadn't disappointed his daughter again. It had been so difficult for him since Beth died. Beth had been the one to raise their daughter while he worked long hours. He regretted that many times, realizing that he missed her growing up. How many soccer matches, school plays and birthdays. " Gina sat on the edge of the bed, looking more serious. "It took me a while to fall asleep... I mean, even after... " She blushed. "Anyway, I'm not used to sharing a bed. So I thought about it while I was lying there." And?" Sam prompted."Well... I still feel pretty much the same, even knowing about the other women. I still want you. And why make trouble now because I might feel differently in the future? It might never happen, and if it does we can deal with it then. So, if the offer's still. "Magic," Ivar said. "A small gift from the true gods." Let me dress," Olaf said, "and we can begin."***In less than half an hour, they were standing in the greathall. There hadbeen several women in the hall when they walked in, clearing up a mess thatThorvald did not remember from the night before. But as soon as they sawIvar and the look on his face, they all curtsied and hurried out. Gerda andOlaf's redhead had gone with them."Stand on either side of the firepit," Ivar said, pointing. The two. "Oh yeah? What'd B have to say?" She's coming back to Sunnydale." Oh yeah. Cool. Tell her to stop by, if she wants to." Faith choked up, trying to stay nonchalant, but unsuccessful. She teared up for the third time that day and whimpered as she thought about being so close to Buffy again, after all these years."Actually, she said she tried to call you, but your number's out of service." Yeah, got rid of it so I wouldn't be tempted to call her. Last time we talked, didn't go so well." Yeah, so I.