“So, what happens if she wakes up and wants to make her extended stop-over in the most Scottish country on Earth into a permanent move so you can be...together?”All Buffy does is shrug at Xander.“Assuming she even heard me during her near-death experience?”They both take a moment for quiet reflection.“Do you think she'd go evil again if I had her sedated and transferred back to Cleveland?”Xander smiles at Buffy, knowing she was only partly joking.“Depends on if she heard you or not. And if she. .. well ... change your mind. Or you could be fibbing, something tells me you are good at that. But maybe I don’t need to leave Tuesday. Is one more night with you is okay?”She was on the edge of tears, so I said that yes, she could stay. I would release her Wednesday morning. She could be sure of it. I proved it. “Otherwise I never would have taken the risk of our little drive in the truck.” Since actions speak louder than words that told her I was not fibbing. Which brought another emotional. Cronklin. You said..." I did that ages ago. You've been asleep for almost an hour and a half."Cindy studied the clock hanging on the wall. "Did ... did Pablo see me ... um... ?" Oh, yes. The poor man is hopelessly in lust with you, Cindy. I'm afraid that's just one more little thing you're going to need to help me with in the very near future."Cindy swallowed hard at the thought, and stumbled after Stepmother as she led the way rapidly out the door, down the hall, down the massive marble. I replied negative, but she sensed my fondness.The day came when she had to go back to get her divorce formalities done. She cried a lot that day. I supported her and assured her of being there always to help. She gave me a tight hug and left. After returning, she felt miserable for a few days and I took the onus to entertain her. We went for a movie, during which she held my hand all the while. While dropping her this time, I planted a kiss on her lips. She was bewildered!The next day she.