They both had dozed off by the time Lauren called. She was ready for them to bring Aife in. They were stunned when they saw the facility. It was brand new and fully operational.

"Damn hot pants you have moved up", said Kenzi whispering to herself

"Bo, Kenzi in here", said Lauren

Bo stood stunned. Lauren was as beautiful as ever and had a certain swag about her.

"Bobo, your mom is getting a little heavy", said Kenzi

"Bo? called out a concerned Lauren

"Bobo, snap out of it", said Kenzi

"Hmm oh yeah sorry, where do you want her Lauren? asked Bo

"Put her on the bed there".

Lauren was quiet as she looked at Aife, her hospital gown looked almost ancient. She looked tired too.

"Bo did you get anything from the other hospital as far as what her care was?

"No just saw her resting with Trick standing guard when we went to get her".

"Ok help me lift her once more so we can get this gown off of her, I have another one she can put on".

Aife had small wounds but nothing Lauren couldn't fix up with bandages.

"She will need to feed soon, it doesn't look like she's fed in a while. She looks pale".

"Oh geez I didn't think of that Lauren, I was just in a rush to get her out of there".

"It's ok I have an assistant here, he's Fae and will allow her to feed from him. Peter? Lauren called.

Peter came running in "Dr. Lewis?

"This patient needs to feed. We will clear the room, so you can help her feed. Let me know when you're done and you can leave for the night".

"Yes Dr. Lewis", he said.

"Do you have a coffee machine here hot pants? asked Kenzi

"I sure do, it's out in the lobby".

"Cool deal. I'm gonna run and get a few cups for us", said Kenzi

"You may need to brew a pot".

Lauren and Bo sat in the waiting area.

"Look Lauren thanks so much for helping. I know it's late and mom's no ordinary patient".

"It's Ok Bo really. I'm glad to help".

"Well we just don't know which Aife she will be when she wakes up".

"All we can do is wait. I have some injections to calm her down if she's loopy. I remember Taft's lab had run some tests on her and she's a succubus like you, so hopefully my studies will prepare me for what's to come".

"Lauren about the other night", Bo said softly

Lauren threw her head back.

"Bo it's ok. Really you've made your choice".

"But Lauren...".

"Bo...".

They both sat there for a few seconds staring into space.

"By the way why didn't Rainer help you bring her in?

"He's dead Lauren".

"I'm sorry?

"He's dead...

Kenzi came with the coffee, saw the looks in their eyes, handed them their cups and ran off again.

"Thanks Kenzi", they yelled in unison.

"He's dead Lauren. Long story short, he was trying to stop Rosette from being pulled into this fire that she built and they both went in. Turns out she had been working with my dad and when she started telling the plan, there came this huge wind, more like a force and pulled them both in".

Bo hung her head remembering what she saw.

"Bo, are you ok? asked Lauren reaching over softly grabbing Bo's hands.

Bo took a deep swallow at Lauren's touch. She knew she would be ok but it still hurt a little having seen that knowing what her dad was capable of when she hadn't even met him yet. But to have Lauren there with her at this moment lessened the pain and confusion. She looked over to Lauren and smiled "I will be".

Lauren sat back "Good. But you better let me know if you ever need to talk".

"I do"

Lauren looked over puzzled "Okkkk?

"Lauren I want to talk about us".

"Bo..."

"Please let me talk Lauren".

"Ok I'm listening", said Lauren taking a hard swallow of her own.

"Lauren we never got to or get to talk about anything because there has always been something or someone in the way. Most of that was my fault because I had to run off and help Dyson with his cases or help people in general".

"Bo I told you I understood you're needing to help people".

"Lauren please let me finish, we may not get time like this again anytime soon".

"Ok go ahead".

"I am so sorry Lauren. I left you feeling like Lauren plus noone in our relationship. I put the Fae above you and that wasn't fair. I mean yes we both know there will always be a threat out there because I'm Fae and the Fae will always attack me, people I care about or innocent humans. Hell just before our break you nearly died".

Bo sat quiet for a few minutes trying to compose herself enough to finish.

"You nearly died because I had to run off on yet another case when I knew you wanted to talk. Then when the case was over I went for drinks with Kenzi at the Dal. If it hadn't been for Kenzi, you likely would have died because I was so caught up in me that I forgot about you. I swear I wanted to kill that kid for putting his hands on you and I would have too had Dyson not appeared".

"Bo it's ok".

"No Lauren it's not ok. As much as I want you in my life, I know it would be putting you in danger again".

"Bo I'm used to the danger. It's been a part of my life too for years. That's not all on you".

"Lauren..."

"Bo I understand".

"No I don't think you do".

"Excuse me Dr. Lewis, the patient fed and I'm heading out for the night".

"Ok thank you Peter, Good night", said Lauren

"Damn it", said Bo

She was glad Aife had fed but once again one of their talks was interrupted.

Lauren squeezed her hand warmly and said, "It's ok Bo, let's go".

"Ok Lauren but I hope we can finish this later".

"Bo... come on let's check on your mom".

"Ok", said Bo with a sad look on her face

They returned to Aife's room. Her complexion was better and she was still resting.

"Well, she does look better", said a smiling Bo.

"Yes she does and I'm going to run some blood tests real quick so I can see what's going on inside. She doesn't seem to appear to need an IV or anything just yet".

Bo took a seat and watched Lauren work. She wanted to finish their conversation right now, but knew it wasn't the time.

"Dr. Lewis, you will stop this right now", said Aife walking in with Trick behind her.

"You will not treat succuslut #1 in my lab".

Lauren kept working while Bo stood up with the succubus in her nearly surfacing.

"Bo", called Lauren gently

"Bo it will be ok, I need you to calm down".

Bo was still bristling She whispered "How could you to Trick?

"Bo I am taking her back".

"Oh no you won't Trick".

Tamsin came running in. "I'm sorry Bo, I was at the Dal when he called Evony. I heard their conversation and tried to get here before they did".

"I don't care why they've come, they will not take my mother anywhere".

"Bo", said Lauren touching her face.

Bo looked at Lauren and snapped out of it.

"Thank you Lauren", she smiled warmly.

"Fine if you won't listen to me Dr. Lewis, then I will take care of this patient myself".

"No! screamed Bo and Trick.

Lauren stood stiff looking at Evony as she placed her hands on AIfe's head.

"Problems Evony? asked Lauren.

"What the hell is going on?

"She's not melting", said a horrified Evony

"Yep", smirked Lauren nodding her head up and down

"She's not melting, you're right", said a now smiling Lauren

"What are you smiling at Dr?

"Your powers are gone Evony, no matter how many times you touch her, she will not melt. Now back away from my patient".

Bo and Trick both were standing with a stunned look in their eyes.

"Lauren? Bo called out

"I took her powers from her. Watch this".

Lauren went to put Evony's hand on her own head.

"Try it again Evony", said said

Evony tried and failed

"You are no longer the Morrigan", said Lauren

"How? Evony was furious

"You remember the night we slept together and Bo came over?

"When I told you not to move while Bo and I were talking, I was waiting for my serum to work".

"What serum?

To spare the rest of the audience details, Lauren pointed at herself.

Trick understood. He turned and rolled his eyes "I did not need that visual in my head".

Bo could do nothing but watch. She couldn't believe it.

"I will make you pay for this Dr", said Evony

"How Evony? Melt me? How do you think the Dark Fae will feel once word spreads about you losing your powers?

"They won't take too kindly to a human leader".

"Human?

"Yes human that's what you are. Now if you will excuse me, I do have a patient to treat".

Bo and Tamsin were trying to hold in their laughter.

"Nice job Dr., I have a big mouth and I would gladly run around spilling those beans", said Tamsin.

"Tamsin, lets take the Morrigan, I mean Evony, out of here. I have a few things to talk to you about too Tamsin" said Bo

"Sure. Come on Evony", said a laughing Tamsin.

Just then Kenzi returned. "What's funny?

"The Morrigan or Evony here is human", said Tamsin

"Shut it Tamsin", said Evony

"Holy shitballs, said Kenzi "How?

Bo laughed a little and said "You don't want to know Kenzi, follow us".

"Lauren I will be right back", said Bo

Lauren smiled at Bo and turned back to Aife.

Bo, Kenzi and Tamsin escorted Evony to her car.

"You better stay gone for awhile Evony, if Tamsin don't tell the Fae, I will", said Bo

"Stay away from Lauren and my mother".

"But that's my clinic".

"And Lauren's the best doctor working there".

"Fine", said a humiliated Evony as her driver drove off.

"Ok ladies listen we need a plan. I am sure Trick will continue to try and take mom out of there. So we need a plan for someone to guard the clinic until mom is good enough to leave".

"I will stay with them for the night. Lauren has plenty of space and room in there to move the beds around for us to sleep ".

"I will stay with you Bo", said Kenzi

"I will go to the crack shack and pack up a few bags for you guys", said Tamsin

"That would be great, you sure you don't mind Tamsin? asked Bo

"It's not a problem. Besides you have wine", said Tamsin

"Girl don't be drinking up our wine", said Kenzi

"It's ok Kenzi", said Bo

Tamsin left and Bo and Kenzi headed back inside.

Kenzi stopped for more coffee while Bo headed for Aife's room. Trick and Lauren were talking.

"Do you really think you know what's best for my daughter Lauren?

Bo walked in on that question and asked Trick to let Lauren do her job.

"She doesn't even know what's wrong with your mother".

"She knows about the Fae and in this case more importantly how to treat a succubus", said Bo

"Fine, I will be back tomorrow", he said

"Good night Ladies".

"Good night Trick".

Bo walked up to Lauren and patted her arm gently "I trust you".

"Thank you", smiled Lauren.

"She seems to being doing well so far, her vitals are fine. I just need her to wake up to see who wakes up".

"Lauren we have all night. Kenzi and I will be staying here for the night, if you don't mind?

"No that's fine. I figured you would want to".

"She's been alive all this time and they kept her from me and me from her. I won't be forgiving them anytime soon".

"Bo".

"No Lauren, please don't defend them. They did this twice".

"Wait. Twice?

"When you gave me the amulet to use to fight her, Dyson and Trick knew then that she was alive. Dyson didn't say nothing until she showed up and attacked him

Wow", said Lauren nearly rolling her eyes.

"You don't think I need to put any restraints on her do you?

"No. No, I don't think that will be necessary and it will freak her out if she's lucid".

"Right".

"Bo I do have beds if you want to roll one in here and sleep for the night".

"I'm fine for right now, thank you though", smiled Bo

"Do you need to feed? "I didn't think to ask before Peter left".

"No I'm fine. I fed off of Tamsin when we were talking".

"Ohhhh", said Lauren

"Lauren I said I fed off of her, nothing more" , said Bo

"No, no Bo it's ok", Lauren said softly

"Where is she now?

"You and your mom may both need to feed again".

"She went to pack up some bags for us, she should be back soon".

"Ok".

Tamsin had packed up three bags. Just as she was leaving, she heard a voice, shook her head and said "No, not him".

Everything went dark.

TBC