"Kenzi!

"Let me go Bo", Kenzi snapped.

This had been the worst night of Kenzi's young life. The love of her life was gone and her only family left had betrayed her again. Bo could have saved him. Just like she did when Dyson died. Here was Kenzi sprawled out over Hale's dead body and in walks Rainer basically stepping over the both of them.

And Bo?

Bo did nothing. Bo said nothing. She may as well as used Hale as a red carpet for her new boy toy. He was nice and shiny while Hale was dusty and old.

Just an hour before Bo was rubbing Kenzi's back as she almost fell asleep on top of Hale. They were bonding again. Too bad it had to be over this. Too bad Bo had all but shoved everyone she supposedly loved over a cliff. That's how Kenzi felt at this moment. Bo had killed her best friend on the inside. Now her best friend was dying even more on the inside. Her love was gone. Her life was over. She had nothing left. Nothing. She barely had a bed. She was shocked Bo hadn't discarded of that too and turned her room into a man cave for her man slave. Slave.

Just as Dyson had finally arrived. He too stood over Hale trying to hold in his tears. But they still fell. His growl was piercing and Kenzi was no wolf but she knew that sound and scent.

"Take him out of here Dyson. He's not welcome and neither am I", Kenzi said.

"Kenzi...", Bo called.

"Kenzi are you sure? Dyson asked softly.

"Yes I'm sure. Call whomever you need to call but I want him out of here tonight", She replied.

Kenzi had created a barrier between Bo and Rainer. She didn't want them near him.

About thirty minutes had passed and Dyson's help had arrived. Kenzi stood and tried to compose herself as best as she could under the circumstances. She wiped her eyes. Took one last quick look at Bo.

"I will be back for my things. Please don't throw any of it out, like you threw me out", Kenzi said through angry tears.

"Kenzi I would never do that", Bo said.

"Oh? You didn't tell all of us to fae off? Me, Dyson, Trick and even Lauren? Kenzi asked eyeing Rainer.

"Kenzi you don't understand", Bo said starting to cry.

"I understand plenty. The big bad succubus is nothing but a coward. Hiding behind a man she barely knows from the friends she does know", Kenzi snapped.

"Kenzi don't go. We can talk about this", Bo pleaded.

"It's too late Bo. You only care about yourself. You only help yourself. I hope you don't fuck him in my bed", Kenzi said.

"Kenzi!

"Bye Bo", Kenzi said taking one last glaring look at Bo and her lover.

As Kenzi stepped towards the door all of her emotions hit her again. Dyson was there to catch her and carry her out. He took one look at Bo but didn't say anything as he walked out.

Bo could do nothing but stand in shock. She was alone again in the clubhouse. But she still had Rainer. The destiny she proclaimed in front of her faemily.

Dyson put Kenzi in the passenger seat. He gave her a few minutes to compose herself.

"Did you want to crash at my place or the Dal? Dyson asked.

Kenzi gave him a look and he knew where she wanted to go.

"Ok. Once I get you settled I will make all of the arrangements for Hale. I got this Kenzi", Dyson assured her.

"Just hurry out of here", She said looking back at the clubhouse.

An hour later...

Kenzi lightly knocked on the door. She was tired. She was all cried out. She was hungry. She was thirsty. She was dirty.

"Kenzi?

"Can I come in? Kenzi asked.

"Sure... Come on in", Said Lauren.

Lauren looked at Kenzi. The girl looked devastated. Kenzi didn't say much as she slowly walked in taking a seat on the couch.

"Nice pad", She tried to smile but failed.

Lauren wasn't sure what was wrong yet but she made them both a stiff drink.

Lauren took a deep breath. "Kenzi what's wrong. Did something happen to Bo? She asked nervously.

Kenzi half rolled her eyes shaking her head no as she burst into tears collapsing on the couch.

Lauren went and knelt down in front of her.

"What is it Kenzi? She knew if it wasn't Bo, it had to be pretty bad for Kenzi to come to her, much less cry in front of her.

This reminded Lauren of the night of Bo's Dawning. After she had sucked their chi to save Dyson. Lauren had tended to Dyson and sent him home. Kenzi came to Lauren to be checked out to make sure she was ok and to check on the doctor's well being too.

Kenzi swallowed hard.

"Hale. He's dead", She said bursting into tears again.

Lauren was startled but the doctor in her knew she had to keep her composure.

"What happened? She asked softly? She knew getting riled up herself wouldn't make it any easier for Kenzi.

"Massimo killed him. Hale died protecting me", Kenzi said taking a tissue from Lauren.

"Kenzi. I am so so sorry", Lauren said softly extending her arms to her.

Shockingly Kenzi leaned into her hug. They stayed like that for almost five minutes. Lauren was rubbing her back as tears started to flow down her own face.

Hale may have not been one of her best friends but he was a good man. She would have never wished this on him. But she knew his love for Kenzi would drive him to kill anyone who so much as sneezed on her.

Lauren wanted to ask Kenzi a question but changed her mind but then changed it back.

"Kenzi where is Bo?

Kenzi rolled her eyes. She wasn't mad at the question. She was mad at the situation.

"She's home with her boyfriend", Kenzi said.

"Oh", Lauren said sadly.

Lauren pepped up.

"Do you need anything?

Kenzi took a deep breath.

"Look Lauren you and I have never been the best of friends, that's well documented. But I couldn't think of anywhere else to go and no offense doc, but your place is like bug spray to all things Rainer", Kenzi said.

"Even the succubus apparently", Kenzi thought internally

"Kenzi it's ok. I understand. For what it's worth, you are always welcome here", Lauren said softly.

"Now. What can I do? Lauren asked.

Kenzi looked around. She didn't even know what was going on with Lauren and the Morrigan. She knew Bo was pissy about it, so it had to be a lot.

"Lauren I don't want to intrude on you and Evony...

Lauren rolled her eyes and half laughed.

"Kenzi there is nothing to intrude on. Just because I sided with the Dark Fae. There is nothing going on between Evony and myself. Please keep that in the strictest of confidence", Lauren winked at her and Kenzi understood.

"I... I just need a place to crash for a few days", Kenzi said.

"Was that so hard? Lauren asked trying to cheer her up.

"Umm no", Kenzi said trying to muster a smile.

"Kenzi of course you can stay here. There is a guest room upstairs. You even have your own bathroom. Towels, soap. The works", Lauren said.

"Yeah? Kenzi asked almost perking up.

"Yes. My room is down the hall from the guest room. You will have plenty of privacy".

Lauren's phone vibrated. She saw the name and decided to decline the call for now.

Kenzi looked at Lauren. Her face lit up looking at her phone. She knew who it was and was appreciative that the doctor seemed to be protecting her whereabouts.

"Lauren...

"It's ok Kenzi. I can call her later", Lauren smiled.

They both knew who her meant.

Lauren broke out of her feelings. This was about Kenzi.

"Have you eaten? Lauren asked.

"Lauren you don't have to cook anything. I know it's late", Kenzi said.

"Cook? I was asking so I could order a pizza", Lauren smiled.

"Please do", Kenzi said.

"Ok what kind do you want on it?

"Triple everything", Kenzi said.

"Ok I will call them up", Lauren smiled.

Kenzi stretched out on the couch.

"If I fall asleep before it gets here, you will wake me up right? She asked.

"Of course", Lauren said.

Just as Kenzi laid her head down she fell asleep.

Lauren went upstairs to order the pizza and to call Bo back.

"You called? Lauren asked.

"Yeah...is Kenzi there?

Lauren didn't want to lie but as bad as Kenzi was the doctor in her felt the need to protect her.

"My patient is sleeping" Lauren said.

"Lauren is she there? Bo asked again.

"My guests are none of your concern Bo", Lauren said still in doctor mode.

"Lauren...

"Goodnight Bo", Lauren said hanging up the phone.

Lauren didn't need to be a psychic to understand why Kenzi fled the clubhouse. She too had been the target of Bo's bullshit lately. It was as though they were all strangers to the succubus now. Just like now she would only call Lauren when she needed her help. Not to ask how she was or if she needed anything. No it was all about Bo and what Bo needed. It was true she and Kenzi weren't best friends but she would protect her as she tried to heal from Hale's death.

After an hour the food arrived.

"Kenzi? Lauren said shaking her gently.

"Leave me alone", Kenzi mumbled.

"Pizza's here Kenzi", Lauren said.

Kenzi perked up.

Lauren had set the coffe table up. She had plates, napkins, glasses and a bottle of Vodka.

"Lauren thank you", Kenzi said shyly taking her first bite.

Almost an hour later they were both full and ready for bed. Kenzi decided she would shower first and then head to bed. She had one bag with her with enough clothes for the next few days.

Kenzi was making her way upstairs.

"Yell if you need anything", Lauren shouted.

Lauren began to clean up the living room. They had made a mess with the pizza. She smiled that the full bottle of Vodka was now half a bottle.

"You can still throw them back Kenzi", Lauren smiled. But she knew she was grieving and it would get much worse. Good thing she kept her condo stocked, they would have drinks for days.

Lauren heard a knock at her door. She knew who it was.

"Yes? She asked.

"Lauren I need to see her", Bo said angrily.

"No. You will not see her. Kenzi is devstated and she needs to rest. That is my medical opinion", Lauren snapped.

"You don't own her Lauren", Bo snapped.

"No I don't but I won't let you upset her anymore than she already has been", Lauren said.

"Just let me see her. I need to see her", Bo said.

"You need? You need Bo?

"Lauren...

"No Bo you will not see her. Saying you need to see her shows me you aren't thinking of her at all", Lauren said.

"I am thinking of her", Bo said.

"Look I don't know what happened tonight but I do know Kenzi needed you and it must have been pretty bad for her to come to me", Lauren said.

"She just doesn't understand about me and Rainer", Bo said.

Lauren laughed. "With all of my degrees, even I don't understand that Bo".

"Lauren! Bo said.

Kenzi yelled down.

"Kenzi's waiting for me, I gotta go", Lauren said closing the door.

Kenzi wanted to ask for more blankets. Which Lauren happily supplied.

Bo couldn't say anything. This was Lauren's home. She couldn't push her way in and disrespect her or Kenzi that way. She walked back to her car and went home.

It had been a long night. Lauren had heard Kenzi's screaming and had gone to check on her. When she fell back asleep Lauren decided she would stay up the rest of the night in case she needed her.

Lauren thought about Bo and for once it pissed her off. Here was her best friend grieving at Lauren's of all places and all Bo wanted was Rainer and her destiny. The succubus who used I will live the life I choose as her calling card was putting her future in the hands of a man she had known for all of five minutes. Lauren would never forget how Bo looked at her taking his hand that same night at the Dal. She and Bo had words that night too. But Lauren had a plan she needed to complete and couldn't do that by allowing the succubus to play mind games with her or Kenzi.

No she would protect Kenzi during her grieving period.

Lauren had fallen asleep on the couch when she heard footsteps on the stairs.

"Good morning Kenzi", Lauren half smiled. Kenzi looked like she never slept at all.

"Morning doc", Kenzi said.

Lauren got up to make coffee. They would both need it as she never really slept much either.

"I have bagels or I could run out for doughnuts", Lauren offered.

"No bagels are fine", Kenzi said taking her coffee from Lauren.

Lauren looked at her. She was so concerned but knew Kenzi wouldn't want her hovering over her.

Lauren's phone rang. Kenzi noticed Lauren's face wasn't lighting up like it did last night.

"Hey", Lauren said.

"How is she? Dyson asked.

"She's ok. We're having breakfast", Lauren said.

"I will stop by later. Still making arrangements for Hale", He said softly.

"Dyson I am so sorry", Lauren said.

Dyson smiled. "Thank you Lauren".

"You're welcome. Let me know if there is anything I can do", Lauren said.'

"You're doing it Lauren", Dyson said.

"Huh? Lauren asked.

"You're taking care of Kenzi", He said.

"Oh", Lauren said.

"Lauren I know we've had our diffferences but after what I saw last night between Kenzi and Bo, your place is the best place for her to be right now. I know the doctor in you must have kicked in by now and are attending to all of her needs", Dyson said softly.

Lauren smiled. He was right. The doctor in her was running on all cylinders. But the woman in her could relate to Kenzi's grief. She lost Nadia and then there was Bo.

"Take care of her Lauren and I will be in touch again soon", Dyson said.

"Of course. Bye Dyson", She said hanging up the phone.

Kenzi had finished her breakfast. She knew Lauren must have talked to Bo by now and was really protecting her.

"Kenzi?

"Lauren you have resources I don't have", Kenzi said thinking of Lauren's Dark Fae connections.

"What? What do you want Kenzi? Lauren asked concerned.

"Get that bastard out of our lives", Kenzi said.

Lauren half smiled knowing who the bastard was.

She gave Kenzi a fist bump "I'll give it my best". Lauren said.

Kenzi smiled drinking her coffee.