Faith smiled at the words ‘as a couple’. She moved her hands up to rub Kennedy’s back. “Don’t worry…we’ll have plenty of other days to start off better.” Kennedy sat back and looked into Faith’s eyes.

“Yes we will… I think I’m gonna take a shower.”

“I’ll stay out here… in case someone calls.” Disappointed but knowing it was necessary; Kennedy got up, picked out some clothes, and went to the bathroom to shower. Faith bided her time watching TV and when Kennedy was finished, she too took a shower. When Faith emerged from the water, she heard Kennedy talking to someone.

“What do you mean she never got off the plane? How does someone board a plane and then not get off?” There was a pause as Kennedy listened to whoever she was speaking to. “OK… OK… yeah, fax that list to the number I gave you. Thanks for your help. I owe you one.” As Faith dried her hair with the towel, Kennedy joined her in the bathroom. “The ticket records show that Willow boarded the plane here, but she never went through customs in London. Her laptop was found in the plane’s carry-on storage compartment and her baggage is still at Heathrow. It’s like she disappeared right off the plane! ”

“Call Buffy… let her know that we’re coming to London and have her send someone to pick Willow’s stuff up. We’ll leave today.”

“Right…” Kennedy had turned to make the phone call when Faith stopped her and pulled her into an embrace.

Placing a soft kiss on Kennedy’s lips, Faith said reassuringly, “We’ll find her.”

“I know… I know…,” Kennedy replied softly. She pulled away and went to call Buffy.

‘We better find her…’ Faith thought to herself as she finished drying off and got dressed. When she joined Kennedy, she was already discussing the plans with Buffy.

“I’m not sure what all she left here… maybe they can use something in her suitcase.” Faith gave Kennedy a questioning look. “They need something of Willow’s that she has a strong connection to in order to help track her down,” Kennedy whispered to Faith. Faith went to the nightstand and opened the drawer. Pulling out the dagger Willow had left behind, Faith showed it to Kennedy. “Hey Buffy, will her dagger work?” Kennedy listened as Buffy asked one of the coven members the same question.