Sorry, if this chapter has been in the wait as I have been busy and didn't have much time to write. It's hard at times to balance work and life but I am trying. To everybody who has left feedback, you guys are fabulous. It helps motive me when I feel stuck. Not much to say about this chapter...mostly about Bo and Lauren. So enjoy and I'll try to not make you guys wait too long for the next installment as I am trying to write for my other story. Cheers!

Chapter Twelve

When Bo stepped out of the washroom she realised that she was in an emotional state, well. She couldn't believe how much had changed in Lauren. Yes, she was still the same person in the flesh, but her actions were different. Of course, she was being irrational since she found out Lauren was into guy. She needed to find a way, somehow convince Lauren of her previous life, but she knew she couldn't forthright tell her. Lauren would surely think she was crazy. Then again, how could she begin to explain to Lauren that they knew each other in a previous life? How could she rationalise such crazy notions? If Lauren was her mission then surely it was to set things straight, in a manner of speaking. She needed Uriel, needed some sort of explanation. So she quietly slipped out the back door and leaned against the wall. She knew she was hiding from Tamsin and everyone else, but she needed fresh air and to sort out the mess that was forming in her head. She felt a sickening feeling.

"Uriel if you can hear me, I really need you now," She pleaded to the air. She looked around hoping that no one was listening. Bo felt a tap on her shoulder. "Uriel, is that you!" She exclaimed.

"Quiet there," Uriel said, smiling, appearing out of nowhere. "They'll be coming with a straight jacket if you give them cause."

Bo shook her head. "I didn't realise angels had humour. Ha, ha you're so very funny." She said sarcastically.

"We're not all straight-lace you know."

"Enough with the straight innuendoes," Bo cried out. Did she have to be constantly reminded of Lauren? "Please tell me I was dreaming back there and that Lauren is not straight. I think the High Counsel made a grave mistake."

Uriel smile faded. He knew that Bo would be heartbroken but she needed to see the whole picture. "Listen Bo, I know that you must've been shocked by the revelation, but you must've wayward your mission."

Bo shrugged her shoulders. How dare Uriel rub it in her face? Couldn't he tell she was struggling to face the truth, or what seemed to be the truth because nothing made sense back on Earth. "You don't know what I'm going through. I'm sick of this ridicule mission. I don't want to be here. Is this my redemption? Suffer the consequences of my action by having someone I love turn into someone I don't even recognise."

"Give it time, Bo. You don't seem to understand your purpose." He responded calmly.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Bo sighed heavily. Why couldn't it be simple and easy?

"As you know, your mission is Lauren Lewis, which I'm sure you've figured that out already," Uriel explained. "When you died Lauren's life changed. You must understand that you need to find a way to bring her life back into the proper course."

"Are you telling me Lauren is meant to be gay and that I need to out her, in a manner of speaking." Bo said confused.

"Bo, I cannot explain in detail but deep inside you already know what you must do."

"Okay, well if I'm to make Lauren see the error of her ways, then what better way than to have her fall in love with me. We had a history together, that should count for something." She said looking at Uriel who didn't look impressed with her plan. "Deep inside Lauren's sub-conscious is a little dyke ready to be exposed."

"Bo, that's not the way." Uriel said, giving her a stern look. "You have to figure out how to bring out Lauren's true nature without making her fall in love with you. This is forbidden."

"Great, you're asking something I cannot achieve. You want me to guide Lauren, get to realise that she's really walking blind. Don't you know I still love her? You can't begin to imagine what you're asking of me. This is absurd." She said passionately wondering why God was being cruel with her.

"This isn't something for you to decide. You don't have the power to choose." Uriel said trying to get Bo to understand. He felt Bo's plight but at the same time his job was to help her understand the true meaning. "You need to sacrifice your emotions for the greater good. Your time with Lauren is in the past. Guide her into the future, but you cannot let yourself get caught up with your own emotions. You must change her destiny."

"Well then I'll change the rules because I think it's stupid." Bo said, shrugging her shoulders. She really wanted to help Lauren because she didn't want Lauren to live her life out as a straight woman. Yet, why couldn't she just pretend and forget the past? She couldn't forget the past because the past was staring at her. This is going to get complicated and she was sure that the High Counsel was shaking their heads down at her.

"Bo, there are rules to follow. There are always consequences for every action."

"Yes, I know that and I won't do anything to upset the High Counsel, I promise," Bo said. She truly didn't know what she was going to do, but if she had any say in the manner she was going to do it her way. "Sorry Uriel, but I must get back to the party."

"Don't be rash and do something you'll regret," Uriel warned before he vanished leaving Bo feeling irritated at her plight.

When Bo opened the door she almost ran over Lauren who was holding a glass of wine in her hand. "I'm so sorry Lauren," Bo face flushed with red. Lauren looked drunk.

"That's okay Bo," Lauren stuttered. It was only alcohol, and she knew there was plenty left. "I see you're hiding out here from the others. Parties can get awfully stuffy at times." Lauren herself was trying to hide. All night she tried to avoid her friends who she knew were trying to set her up on a date that she didn't want to be put in an awkward situation. It wasn't as if she didn't find him attractive but she didn't like her friends mulling over him and their insistence that they should get together. She wasn't ready to date again. In truth, she wanted something more but she couldn't shake the feeling that there was someone out there who would be her perfect match.

"Are you headed out?" Bo asked, hoping to spend some time alone with Lauren. She wanted to find out more about Lauren and what kind of life she was leading.

"Yes, I just found myself walking in this direction." Lauren giggled. She had a little too much to drink and it was making her woozy.

"Do you mind if I join you?" Bo blushed. Lauren still had a stronghold over her heart. "That is if you don't mind the company of a stranger."

Lauren smiled, "You're not a stranger anymore, Bo," she bit her lip. She couldn't believe how charming Bo was and how she enjoyed her company. Perhaps they could become good friends. "And no I don't mind if you join me. I feel you won't judge me or try to set me up with some random guy."

Bo felt jealous but she was glad that Lauren was at least running from that notion. "Your friends?" Bo smiled, showing her dimples which made Lauren feel warm inside. "I am sure they have good intentions but I get the feeling what you are searching is not inside, but in here." Bo pointed towards Lauren's heart.

Lauren half laughed. "You are an observant one," she said, as the alcohol affected her thoughts or would it be the dark haired beauty that was staring at her with deep brown eyes that seemed piercing. "I don't know why but I feel very relaxed with you."

"I have that affect," Bo said smiling. "Or I could be an alien sent to kidnap you and bring you back for observation."

Lauren laughed almost spilling her drink. "Is it safe to go outside with you? I mean, you did just confess to being an alien."

Bo extended her hand out to Lauren. "I promise all the probing will be done by a true professional...me."

Lauren giggled. "You have a crazy sense of humour but I like it." She said, talking Bo's hand and allowing Bo to lead her outside.

Once they got outside the night's air was cool and crisp. Lauren leaned against the wall staring up into the night sky. "It's really beautiful, the stars and it's magically wonders."

Bo certainly wasn't thinking about the stars, the only thing she was thinking was how beautiful Lauren was and how she wished she could be given a second chance with her. To redeem her life, but she knew that that wasn't possible. She was back into Lauren's life for a reason and now that she knew the reason it was going to be challenging, especially being in the presence of such prestige beauty. Bo really wanted to reach out and touch Lauren's face. So she sighed imagining it.

Lauren turned around and looked at Bo. Her eyes were dark puddles of brown, a hazy look to them as if she was dreaming of something dreamy. She noticed Bo's strong facial features and knew that Bo probably had it easy with the ladies. She was always fascinated by Tamsin's openness, and at times wondered how it would feel to make love to another woman. She felt a sexual energy being near this Bo. She shook her head, wondering why the hell she was even thinking something that was obvious wrong and so not her. Well, at least it was just an imagination. No harm in that she told herself.

Bo turned and faced Lauren who was looking straight at her. "Do you mind if I ask you something Lauren?"

"No, I don't mind."

"I know this might sound silly, but I was wondering what Tamsin told you about me." Bo said shyly. She wanted to know if Tamsin told Lauren that she was bi, which she suspected.

"Well, Tamsin mentioned that you're a Doctor, and apparently a talented writer as well," Lauren said, wondering why Bo looked nervous.

Bo was disappointed. She hoped to hear something else. "Did she?"

Lauren leaned over, inches apart from Bo. She could smell Lauren's perfume. "Just between us Bo," She said, finishing off the remains of her drink. "But I think Tamsin likes you. I mean really likes you."

Bo was shocked. What was Lauren getting at? "You're drunk Lauren and not thinking straight."

Lauren moved upright, giggling. "Yes, Bo, I believe you could be right. I think the alcohol is starting to affect me. God, you're beautiful. I mean really beautiful."

Bo smiled. "Perhaps you should stay away from the bar," Bo insisted. She didn't approve of Lauren being drunk. In fact, the Lauren she knew never got drunk. What else was she going to find out about Lauren that she wouldn't approve?

"Perhaps I'll heed your advice," Lauren said, wondering why she was feeling like a school girl. "You know what else she told me?"

Bo looked at Lauren and she knew exactly what she was going to say and she grinned. "No, tell me."

"That's you had your heart was broken by some girl. That is why I think she might have a little crush on you," Lauren blurred out.

Bo chuckled. She wasn't surprised by Tamsin's openness. "I did have my heart broken but not in that way." Bo said, getting closer. "In fact, you remind me of her in some ways," Bo said, looking hard into Lauren's eyes.

"I do," Lauren said with a hiccup.

"Yes," Bo said softly that made Lauren's heart feel constricted. She felt a sadness but didn't understand why.

"I see the sadness in your eyes," Lauren said, not realising she was reaching out to Bo. "Somehow I can feel your pain." Lauren said confused. Was the alcohol affecting her senses?

Bo grabbed Lauren's hand and squeezed it before letting go. "I loved her so much but then I lost her." She said realising Lauren wouldn't understand but it gave her a small comfort to be near Lauren.

Lauren sighed. "I've never been in love," she blurted out before she realised what she said. Her face blushed as she felt exposed.

"You just haven't found your soulmate," Bo said smiling over at Lauren who looked lost.

"Is there such a thing, soulmate," Lauren asked not as a question but something that eluded her.

"I believe there is one person to complete us. To make us whole. Someone who understands your soul and makes you realise that the love you share is beyond the universe." Bo said, remembering her life, remembering Lauren, remembering what she lost when life ended for her.

"I suppose I wouldn't know that feeing," Lauren said giggling nervously. "I'm sorry, but I feel like we met before. I know that might sound strange, but do you believe in reincarnation?"

"I do and yes I do feel like we have met before," Bo said, smiling. She would have fun with this. "Maybe we were past lovers?"

Lauren almost spilled her drink. "You think so," she said smiling. "It would explain why I have this incredible warm feeling around you." She said before realising she just something that she shouldn't have said. Was it the alcohol making her feel silly, but she knew that wasn't the reason. For some strange unknown reason, she found Bo alluring, and in truth attractive.

"I'll tell you a secret," Bo moved closer. "I feel warm too." She smiled at Lauren who looked like her eyes were glossed over from the alcohol. "You have beautiful hair."

"It's a secret ingredients…beer," she blurted out, feeling quite giddily.

"What other secrets do you keep," Bo said, smiling realising she was pushing the boundaries but she didn't care. "I bet your skin is soft."

Lauren felt her face begin to flush with embarrassment. This woman certainly had the ability to fluster her and she didn't seem to have any control. Bo hovered around Lauren, at close proximity. There again was that sexual energy she felt so strong. She looked at Bo nervously, the silence almost deafening the pair of them. Lauren stammered. "I think we should head back in. Tamsin is probably worried." Bo smiled at Lauren and nodded in agreement. She knew Lauren felt fluttered and it pleased her.

"Sorry, did I make you feel uncomfortable?" Bo said, backing away slightly.

Lauren closed her eyes for a moment then opened it to find Bo looking apologetic. "You did nothing wrong," she smiled back. "In fact, I find you refreshing. I guess I'm just a little embarrassed at the moment."

"You don't need to be," Bo said, "I like you, I mean I like your company and we have this instant connection. It would be really nice if we got to know each other better...as friends." Bo wanted more than friendship but she would have to put her personal feelings aside and remember why she was back on Earth. It wasn't right to be selfish and confuse Lauren. She knew she had to find a way to set Lauren in the right path but she had no clue how she was going to achieve it. The thought of her failing her mission was enough to send her in a free fall.

"I'd like that," Lauren replied. She didn't know Bo for long but she felt something pass between them. Bo felt familiar and she didn't understand why she felt that way but she knew she wanted to know more about Bo Dennis.

"Shall we?" Bo said motioning towards the door. She didn't really want to go back inside, but she knew she couldn't hide. She took Lauren's hand and held it tightly as they entered the building.

Luckily when they both entered back into the room no one seemed to notice their presence or the fact they were still holding hands. Either they were drunk or into some deep conversation. Bo looked at Lauren and without realising they both started to laugh out-loud and still holding hands. They both looked each other longer than normal before Bo let go of Lauren's hand realising Lauren's face turned a blush colour. They were both full of smiles and mutual admiration, which didn't go unnoticed Tamsin and a suspicious Evony who still felt a jealousy towards Bo.


"Why are you so interested in Bo," Evony said a stunned look in Tamsin's face.

"What are you talking about dear," She said, ignoring Evony's jealousy. "Why must you dissect me with malice?"

Evony looked at Tamsin and hated herself for agreeing to let Bo stay with them until she could find a place to stay. "I'm not dissecting you, but it would be nice if you paid more attention to me than others."

"For Christ sakes Evony," Tamsin said loudly, enough to get Bo's attention. "This is a party and you're making something out of nothing," she whispered. She realised she was getting a little too loud and she didn't want Bo thinking that they were arguing about her.

"You're saying I'm overreacting?"

"The thought did cross my mind, yes. I do think you're overreacting, especially about Bo," Tamsin said, putting her hand over Evony. "I love you, and I wish you would trust me."

Evony felt bad perhaps she was just being a jealous twat. She did have that possessive side to her that she didn't like. "I'm sorry, love, but I get jealous easily. I know it drives you insane."

"Yes, it does and I don't understand why you continue to act that way. We've been together for ten years and that should count for something. We're going to have a baby and I don't want to constantly feel like I'm being probed for infidelity."

Evony was shocked. She had no idea that Tamsin felt that way. "You think I do that?"

"Yes, at times you do. We argue about silly things. I like Bo, and I wish you would give her a chance," Tamsin said, taking a deep breath. She loved Evony but at times she felt like she was being smothered. She couldn't understand why she constantly felt jealous. Lots of woman came on to her but she would always deny them. She didn't want what she had with Bo to turn sour. Then she wondered if her actions showed differently. Did she focus too much on Bo? She didn't think so. Perhaps she was just sub-consciously pushing Evony away. Her jealous nature could get in the way. "Look, let's have a good time, okay."

"Okay, I love you," Evony said.

"Love you too babes," Tamsin said, leaning over and giving her a kiss on the lips.


"Shit I'm sure I have somewhere to be but I can't remember," she yelled at no one in particular, before she realised her head couldn't handle that much noise, and fell back onto her pillow. Tamsin then appeared at the door.

"Sorry, Bo," Tamsin said, "I knock but you didn't answer.

"That's okay," Bo said a stale taste in her mouth. She needed a shower. Unfortunately Bo wasn't quite so good at holding her liquor. Tamsin heart went out to Bo who was sitting on her bed looking dazed and thoroughly ill. Suddenly she was pushed aside as Bo ran to the bathroom.

Bo appeared in the kitchen half an hour later looking already considerably better. She made herself a coffee and sat down opposite Tamsin.

"How are you feeling Bo?" She said with complete sympathy.

"Why didn't you stop me from acting like a complete fool last night?" Bo weakly smiled. She couldn't remember everything except that parts of it was blacked out.

"It's not like I didn't try but you insisted on having a good time and well, I couldn't stop you." Tamsin paused, cautious of what to say next. "Do you remember anything from last night?"

"Well I know I drank a lot," Bo said, wondering if she did something stupid.

Tamsin grinned. "What about Lauren, don't you remember what happened?" At the mention of Lauren's name Bo looked up from her coffee, now completely awake.

"What happened with Lauren? Please tell me I didn't do anything stupid" Bo looked at Tamsin with a mixture of fear and confusion on her face.

"Well something quite major happened with Lauren, or rather with you, and Lauren. And yes you did do something stupid. I'm so sorry Bo…."

"Oh god, what happened? What did I do, tell me Tamsin!" Bo was terrified that she might have done something stupid to jeopardise her mission.

"Well, you kind of….kissed Lauren and she slapped you back….and then things got ugly. She got really mad and stormed off. That's when knocked your head over the counter and cut your head."

Unconsciously Bo touched the cut on her head as the realisation of what had happened slowly dawned on her. Now she remembered, seeing Lauren looking so amazing, and so angry at the same time. God, what had she done? She had to set things right. "I'm a right cow."

"I was right about you having a thing for Lauren," Tamsin grinned. She was having fun making Bo felt vulnerable. She knew she was probably being selfish but it was just a little bit of fun.

Bo looked up and noticed Tamsin grinning widely and then the memories of last night came back to her and she realised that she had been had. "Oh you're so in trouble."

"Sorry, I couldn't resist playing with you," Tamsin snickered.

"Cheeky cow, someone ought to be put down for such negative behaviour." Then Bo smiled and laughed.

Tamsin stopped laughing, "I hope I didn't hurt you by playing a joke on you. You look so cute believing what I said about you kissing Lauren."

"Yes, I'm forever damaged by your cruel intent," Bo played the wounded pup. "I don't know how I will recover."

Tamsin put her hand over Bo's hand and said in a serious tone, "Maybe that wasn't the nicest thing to do. But, it did confirm you like Lauren."

Bo placed her other hand over Tamsin's, "Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag then. Why do I bother to deny the obvious? Am I that noticeable?" Bo said laughing. Bo had many times in the past fallen for women who were unattainable, but Lauren was straight. Not the Lauren she knew and she was going to change that.

Just then Evony walked into the kitchen and her mouth dropped when she noticed that Bo and Tamsin were holding hands. Both Tamsin and Bo looked at each other in terror. Evony got it all wrong. They weren't holding hands, they were just playing. But to Evony the guilt was in their eyes.

Tamsin quickly released Bo hands, pretending like everything was normal. "This isn't what you think it is."

"No, please explain to me why my wife is holding hands with someone else?" Evony said her face red with anger.

Bo got up quickly. "Listen Evony, it was quite innocent. Tamsin was playing a joke on me and you don't have anything to worry about. Nothing is going on and I will be out of your hair once today is over."

Tamsin turned around and faced Bo. She was annoyed with Evony and mad with Bo. "What are you saying Bo? You know you are welcomed to stay as long as you need."

"I think it's best if I leave tonight," she replied. It really was for the best. Bo was worried that Tamsin might be falling for her. Lauren practically said so and she didn't want their newfound relationship strained. It wasn't right especially since Bo on a mission. It wasn't right that she get too friendly with Tamsin then disappear. Bo had to stay focus. She was on Earth to change Lauren's course and then she would be gone.

"Don't be mad, Bo, don't rush so quickly. I love having you here. We both love having you stay here." Tamsin turned to Evony with an angry expression.

"It is okay. I will just go to a hotel. It's no big deal. I didn't expect to stay long but I do appreciate everything you have done for me. I don't see why prolong the wait." Bo said. "Actually, Lauren did mention she had a spare room and that I was welcomed to stay with her until I find a place to rent."

Evony was smiling inside and Tamsin knew it and it made her feel disgusted. "She did? Do you need a ride there? I feel like I should be helping you."

Bo looked over at Evony who had a smug look in her face and she felt repelled. She didn't deserve Tamsin she thought. "Okay, if you don't mind. I need to get a few things. I will need to call Lauren though to confirm if it's okay with her. She was drunk when she offered."

"Don't worry, Lauren is sweet and I know she won't have any problem. That's settled then," Tamsin said, still reeling from the news. She felt that Bo was leaving because of Evony. "Evony and I would love to help you and drive you to Lauren's place," Tamsin said looking at Evony with a dirty look.

"Yes, Bo. That's the least we could do," she said. Finally she would get rid of that little pest. Still, that didn't explain why they were holding hands. Evony would worry about that later.