Hey guys! Sorry for the late update but I didn't want to rush the chapter(s) leading up to Tamsin's surprise birthday party! I hope you enjoy the long chapter; the fun is just about to get started. Thanks for all the love that's been shown so far for this fic :). Follow, favourite and pleased review! Enjoy

Chapter 8

The clubhouse was peaceful and everybody was asleep. Well, everybody except Bo. She gently lifted her head up and watched Tamsin sleeping. The sunlight peeping through the blinds fell on the Valkyries golden locks. She looks perfect and so happy Bo thought as she ran her hand against Tamsin's hair, stroking it lovingly. She leant down and kissed Tamsin's lips softly stroking her cheek with her thumb gently. Bo smiled knowing what lay ahead today. She couldn't wait to see the shock and delight written on Tamsin's face when everybody yelled ''Surprise!''.

Sure, she would later tell them all that they shouldn't have gone through all of this trouble, just for her. And it's true they didn't have to, but they wanted to. Each and every one of them wanted to make this birthday an extravaganza, a day for Tamsin to remember that they all loved, cared and appreciated her. She had always so selflessly committed acts of bravery and love, even if she didn't know they were of love at the time that she did them.

Bo pondered on all of these thoughts swirling around in her mind; she smiled and slowly slid out of bed. She grabbed some clothes and tiptoed to the bathroom. She got changed as quickly as she could and put her car keys in her pocket. As she walked past her bedroom she looked back and glanced at her sleeping girlfriend one more time, before making her way downstairs.

She walked over to the island and poured herself some coffee. She took a few sips and a croissant out of the bread bin and made her way to the front door. She opened it and mumbled to herself ''Wish me luck''. She closed the door behind her and walked down the stairs.

She walked over to her car or 'death trap' as Tamsin liked to call it and opened the door. She sat down, took her phone out of her pocket scrolling down the contacts page till she got to 'L'.

She took a deep breath and hit call before bringing the phone up to her ear.

''Hello…Lauren?''

''Er…Hi Bo…What can I do for you?'' Lauren answered unsure of why Bo was calling her.

Bo sighed ''Lauren, I wanted to… come over and ..talk to you. Is it alright if I come over now?''

''Yeah..sure. Is it serious? Nobody's hurt are they?'' Lauren inquired

''No..no. Nobody's hurt Lauren don't worry. I'll explain everything when I see you.'' Bo replied more warmly.

''Okay..See you soon I guess''

''Bye''

''Bye Bo''

Bo hung up the phone and put it in her pocket, usually she would put her phone between her cleavage but today, her jeans had sufficient phone keeping space. She drove off from the Clubhouse making her way to Lauren's house.

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Kenzi stretched her arms and legs as she sat up in her bed. She looked over to her clock.

''Damn, 9:00am…It's the ass crack of dawn…but only for you TamTam'' She smiled getting up.

She got dressed and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She bent down getting the toothpaste from the foot locker. She had to keep Tamsin busy, distracted and out of the house for most of the day. She decided that she would take Tamsin to see her crazy aunt the fortune teller. Once there, she would insist that they both stay for tea and yummy oven baked goods. Aunty Svetlana was crazy but she could make one mean custard pastry swirl.

Kenzi finished brushing her teeth and went into Bo and Tamsin's bedroom to wake Tammy up. She was hungry and wasn't the best at making breakfast. Besides, TamTam's pancakes were TO DIE for.

''Tammycakes…wake up blondie!'' She called whilst nudging the Valkyrie.

Tamsin slowly opened her eyes to find that Kenzi was an inch away from her face.

She grumbled ''What do you want Kenzi…It's like 6:00am''

''Hello to you too, and it's actually 9:30am soooo get your ass up and get dressed. I need your help. I've got some errands to run and need my bestie.'' Kenzi smiled trying to give her best puppy dog face that she could muster.

Tamsin laughed noticing this ''Alright…Alright. No need to break out the big guns and use the puppy face on me'' Tamsin spoke as she rolled out of bed and stood up. She walked over to the bathroom and Kenzi heard water flowing from the taps.

''Give me 10 minutes meat-bag'' Tamsin called.

Kenzi grinned to herself I'm such a genius she thought. ''Oookay dokey!'' She replied.

She made her way back downstairs to wait for TamTam. She opened the fridge and poured out two glasses of chocolate milk. She took a sip from hers and thought about how today was probably going to be chaos, but would come together at the last minute.

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Bo pulled up outside Lauren's condo, she parked up and exited the car. She took a deep breath and walked towards the door. She knocked and waited for Lauren to answer. She didn't have to wait too long as Lauren was curious to Bo's sudden phone call. They hadn't really spoken much since she had gotten together with Tamsin, and Lauren with Crystal.

Lauren opened the door and smiled seeing Bo, she ushered her inside and they made their way to the front room.

''So, what can I do for you?'' Lauren asked taking a seat in her armchair.

''Well I guess I should come out and say it. I know things have been a little.. awkward between us since..-''

''Since you and Tamsin got together-''

''And you and Crystal started dating.'' Bo paused and smiled. She didn't come here to fight, in fact the opposite. She wanted to clear the air.

''I'm happy for you Lauren. I'm happy that you've found somebody who can give their whole self to you, freely. I came here to invite you and Crystal to Tamsin's surprise birthday party, at the Clubhouse today.''

Lauren smiled; she knew Bo was happy with Tamsin. ''That's very nice of you Bo. We'd be honoured and delighted to come. I'm glad you stopped by… It was silly that there was such an air of awkwardness between us.''

''Yeah, it was.'' Bo smiled, that had gone easier than she had imagined.

''How old is Tamsin turning? I expect it's quite a number for someone who's been around as long as she has'' Lauren chuckled.

Bo grinned ''Oh you know… the big 3,700'' She laughed seeing Laurens reaction.

''That's remarkable! She potentially could be one of the oldest Fae's around.'' Lauren exclaimed her scientific side taking over.

''Yeah, well she doesn't look a day over 20!'' Bo replied laughing as did Lauren.

Bo stood up ''I better get going, there is a lot of preparation to do. I'll see you and Crystal later, at the clubhouse? '' Bo asked

Lauren nodded ''We'll see you there. Is there anything we could help with?'' She asked genuinely wanting to help.

Bo wondered for a minute.

''You two could come over a little earlier and help put up the decorations, the piñata, the lights… if that's okay with you guys?''

Lauren smiled and stood up to see Bo out. ''That sound's great, see you later''

''Bye Lauren'' Bo spoke as she opened the front door and began to make her way to her car.

''Bo!' Lauren shouted.

Bo turned around and looked back at Lauren who was standing in the doorway.

''For the record, I'm happy for you too!'' She cheered, for she genuinely was happy that Bo had found someone that she could be with, completely. Someone that could be enough to sustain Bo chi-wise, somebody that she could be happy with, be herself with and give herself to.

Bo took in what Lauren had just said to her. She smiled and mouthed the words ''Thank you'' before getting into her car and driving off to the Dal.

Lauren waved as Bo took off. She stood there in her doorway for a few seconds. The air had been cleared and lifted. Tonight was going to be a good night she thought to herself.

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Tamsin had finished her shower and had gotten dressed. She wondered where Bo was, she had woken up or had been woken up but Bo wasn't next to her in bed. Maybe she popped out to get some groceries? She pondered.

She made her way downstairs and found Kenzi sitting on a stool at the island. Tamsin walked over to where she was sitting and chugged her chocolate milk, it was adorable.

''C'mon Tamilicious, up and at em! Let's go mojo!'' Kenzi sang

Tamsin put down her empty glass on the table, grabbed her jacket and made her way to the door.

''Lead the way momz'' She remarked.

Kenzi stoop up and made for the door.

''Yo TamTam, we're gonna need your truck, these errands might take some time'' Kenzi exclaimed as she hurried down the stairs.

Tamsin made sure that her car keys were in her jacket pocket and nodded. They opened the doors and sat inside the truck. Kenzi put on some music for the ride and Tamsin turned the dial for the heater.

''Where to, Kenz?'' Tamsin asked

''Er.. well the first place is 13 miles from here. I've got to go and see my aunty Svetlana Tams. She just had… knee surgery!'' Kenzi skilfully made up.

Tamsin scrunched her nose but thought nothing of it. She reversed out of the Clubhouse and they were off!

As she stopped for a red light she looked over to Kenzi.

''Hey, do you know where Bo is? She wasn't there when I woke up… and It's not like her to not leave a note'' Tamsin asked

Kenzi scratched her head turning to look at the blonde.

''Chill your pants, Valkyrie! I think she mentioned that … Trick wanted to see her about something… probably Fae related. And you KNOW how much Trick likes to talk, am I right?'' Kenzi spoke like a comedienne.

She was right in saying that Trick loved to go on and on at times. The truth was that she didn't know much of Bo's plans for the day. She knew that she wanted to speak to Lauren but where the Succubus planned on next, Kenzi hadn't a clue.

''Yeah, Trick can talk for eons if he wanted to'' Tamsin laughed and shook her head. She was being a worry-wort, Bo was fine and she'd probably catch up with her later.

''My loneliness is kiilinng meee… and iii! I mussst confesss I still believee'' Kenzi sang, badly.

''Still beliieve'' Tamsin harmonised.

Tamsin was a fan of the Spice Girls AND Britney Spears. Who would have known, eh?

''We should be there in 25 minutes meat-bag'' Tamsin added. Kenzi nodded and then went back to singing. Tamsin would be doing a lot more than singing later, she'd be dancing to a special song if Kenzi had anything to do with it!

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Bo arrived at the Dal and was greeted by Dyson and Hale. The two cops had taken the day off from work to help with organising the party.

''Hey guys, how's everything looking?'' Bo asked examining the boxes that Dyson and Hale were carrying.

''It's looking good so far. I just went to pick up the cake, Hale sorted out the decorations-''

''And the piñata'' Hale interjected.

Dyson laughed ''And the piñata and Tricks just grabbing the last of the barrel of Mead''

''Mead?'' Bo Inquired. She had heard Tamsin talk of it before but she mentioned that it was hard to find these days.

''Yeah, Trick mentioned that he's had some barrels of it ageing in his cellars, for a thousand years give or take'' Hale said with a grin.

As if on cue, Trick walked up the stairs carrying the last barrel. He walked out from behind the bar and placed the barrel next to Dyson and Hale.

''How's Tamsin today?'' Trick asked.

''She's fine I think… I kinda left early in the morning before she woke up'' Bo responded sitting down on the leather bar stool.

''Why so early?'' Dyson asked.

''Oh I had some things to take care of... I went to see Lauren. I wanted to invite her and Crystal and well to clear the air.'' She smiled at the last part and saw Trick give a nod in her direction.

Dyson smiled at Bo, he knew it would have festered into ill feelings if both parties didn't sort things out. Things had worked out well, for everybody. He still felt lonely at times, but he had his friends who were as good as family. The right person was out there for him, somewhere.

''We better get to the Clubhouse and start setting up'' Hale spoke giving Bo a box to carry as he loaded the barrels onto a big, metal cart with wheels for easy movement.

''Shall we?'' Bo asked them all.

They all nodded ''Lets''

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Kenzi was looking out of the window as she pondered on how her family were all jack-asses but Aunty Svetlana was different. She was probably the only one that Kenzi could talk to every now and then. She had brought them to her Aunty's because she knew that she'd be so excited and happy to meet Tamsin, that she'd make them stay. She was a good distraction and she had been meaning to visit her for a while. Kill two birds with one stone she thought.

Kenzi wondered if Tamsin suspected anything, she was sharp and never missed a trick. Haha never missed a 'trick' get it? Kenzi thought to herself. She grinned at her internal amusement.

Tamsin noticed ''What's so funny short-stack?'' She asked as she pulled up outside the place Kenzi had asked her to.

''Oh you know… Just thinking about that time I brought home a hobbit from the shire'' Kenzi spoke mystically.

Tamsin laughed shaking her head and got out of the truck. It was mid-afternoon already and she wanted to be back at the Clubhouse soon. She missed Bo.

Kenzi undid her seatbelt and open the truck door. She swiftly exited and walked up to the small apartment which had a sizeable trailer parked at the front of it.

''I thought you said you wanted to run some errands? Are you sure this is the right place Kenz?'' Tamsin asked scrunching her nose looking around the area. It was border line in the middle of nowhere and the landscape was covered in trees and foliage.

''Questions, questions Tammy, all will be answered! And yeah I'm sure, C'mon'' Kenzi remarked sprightly knocking on the door.

They waited for a few moments looking to and from eachother.

Aunty Svetlana opened the door and her eyes went wide, she immediately pulled Kenzi in for a crushing hug. Once she was satisfied she did the same to Tamsin who gave Kenzi a 'What the hell' look. Kenzi just smiled as her Aunt led the way into her house.

She ushered them both into the living room and insisted that they sit down. She then went to the kitchen to grab some refreshments, well more like a whole tray full.

Kenzi rubbed her hands together in excitement ''Omg you are going to faint and go to heaven when you try her special Custard pastry swirls!'' Kenzi squealed.

''This is your errand?'' Tamsin questioned looking at Kenzi.

''I… listen T. I didn't want to go alone, I wanted you to meet her and I'm really glad and thankful that you came with me'' Kenzi leant forward and gave Tamsin a hug.

The Valkyrie smiled and reciprocated the hug. She knew that Kenzi didn't speak much of her family but from what she did know they weren't much to be spoken of.

As Aunty Svetlana put the tray of freshly baked goods on the table they both grabbed a plate and began to dig right in. Kenzi's aunt didn't speak English and so there was a lot of Russian being thrown around which Kenzi was translating to Tamsin.

Tamsin finished a second pastry and wiped the crums from around her mouth. It was divine! The custard was just sweet enough and warm enough to melt in your mouth. The pastry was so soft and flaky that it all felt like a spiritual experience.

Kenzi was telling how her Aunty was happy that she had come and that she had brought a friend with her this time. This made Tamsin smile. She could see that Kenzi and her aunt shared a special bond and her Aunt was very fond of her.

She was quickly becoming fond of Tamsin too from the stories that Kenzi was telling her. She told her the amount of times the Valkyrie had gotten her out of trouble. How she always had her back and was her best friend.

They sat and enjoyed each other's company. Aunty Svetlana had insisted on making them another cup of tea and Tamsin couldn't refuse such an offer.

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Dyson, Trick, Bo and Hale were busy decorating the clubhouse. Hale was putting up the piñata, Trick was organising the barrels of Mead, Dyson was putting up Norse numbers which equated to 3,700 and Bo was answering the door to Lauren and Crystal.

''Hey, I'm so glad you guys to make it! Come in, come in'' Bo chimed opening the front door wide for Lauren and Crystal.

''We bought with us a few little something's, hope you don't mind'' Lauren spoke as she carried a very large crate into the front room. She set it down on the table as Bo walked over to examine it.

''You shouldn't have, what Is it?'' Bo asked. She could smell mouth-watering aroma's coming from the crate.

''Well, we didn't know whether you guys had sorted out the catering and so Crystal and I thought, that we'd rustle up some food''

''Some? You bought enough to feed an army!'' Bo laughed opening the box and taking a look at all of the food. There was char grilled chicken wings, southern fried chicken, smoked beef, creamy mashed potatoes to name a few.

''Is there anything I can help with?'' Crystal asked looking at Bo.

''Sure'' Bo smiled and led Crystal over to where Hale was.

Lauren walked over and said hello to Dyson.

''Hey Doc, glad you could make it and I see you bought Crystal with you. Good. It's about time we got to meet her'' He smiled and handed Lauren some lights to put up.

''Thanks, Dyson'' She replied, reaching out and squeezing his arm.

Everything was coming together and it was fast approaching 5 o clock. Bo knew that Kenzi was keeping Tamsin busy but she wanted to make sure that they didn't forget to come back!

She texted Kenzi;

We're all decorating and setting up at the Clubhouse. It's going great. Don't forget to be back at 6 on the dot! :-) xxx Bo

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Kenzi's could feel her phone vibrating in her pocket. She took it out and looked at the screen, it was a text from Bo. She texted Bo back and swiftly put her phone away.

''Anyone important?'' Tamsin asked as she drank her last bit of tea.

''Oh you know.. Just my sexy Siren man!'' Kenzi winked.

''Kenzi as much as I love your Aunt, I'm really hungry and ready to go back to the Clubhouse'' Tamsin said rubbing her stomach. She hadn't really eaten much, or at all today.

Kenzi nodded and stood up, she hugged her Aunt and said her goodbyes. Her Aunt asked her to visit soon and to bring Tamsin along with her. Tamsin smiled and gave Aunty Svetlana a goodbye hug.

They made their way to the truck and hopped inside.

''Clubhouse?'' Kenzi asked.

''The Clubhouse'' Tamsin confirmed as she reversed out.

Kenzi casually got her phone out and texted Bo

We're leaving my Aunts. We'll be there in 30 minutes BoBear. TamTam doesn't suspect a thing! ;-) xxx Kenzi

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Bo whipped her phone out of her pocket and grinned reading the text. She looked around

''They'll be here in 30 minutes everyone!'' She yelled. It was party time. Game on.

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