Bo arrived at the JFM along with Bas Kadine, the Seneschal and a contingent of the Regnant Guard. She was met at the entrance by Dr. Lina Rosati, Deputy Head of the JFM.
"Your Royal Highness!" Dr. Rosati greeted with a curtsey. Bo quickly acknowledged her with a bow.
"Doctor?"
"Apologies, Your Royal Highness. We haven't met. My name is Dr. Rosati. Lina Rosati. I'm fairly new here. I serve as the Deputy of the JFM. Dr. Danna asked me to greet you upon your arrival."
"Good to meet you. Lauren?" Bo queried.
"In surgery, Your Royal Highness. Dr. Danna is personally conducting the surgery. Dr. Padameshi is assisting."
"Which surgical room?"
"Within the Prescotti Wing, Your Royal Highness." Bo turned and headed in that direction followed by her entourage and Dr. Rosati.
"Where is Bas Cibor?" Bo asked as they walked along.
"Also in surgery within the Prescotti Wing, Your Royal Highness. He would not allow himself to be attended to until Dr. Lewis was stabilized first." Dr. Rosati replied.
"Thank you for letting me know. And Reed Evangrassi?" Bo asked.
"He too is in surgery within the Prescotti Wing, Your Royal Highness. We first had to wake him to stimulate him to shift back into his humanoid form before inducing a coma so we could work on him." Dr. Rosati replied.
"And Ryan and Clio? Are they here? Bo asked.
"Yes, Your Royal Highness Their wounds are being tended to. They too are within the Prescotti Wing."
"What about the rest of the Guards and Seneschal from the fight at the Warehouse?" Bo asked.
"They are all here, spread throughout the JFM. Administrator Leyva sent additional Seneschal to augment JFM staff support. It's been quite fantastic, really, having them here. The Seneschal she sent are all fully qualified medical staff."
"What about the dead?" Bo asked.
"Also being handled by the Seneschal, Your Royal Highness." Dr. Rosati replied.
"Any of the attackers here?" Bo asked.
"Yes. We have placed them on the other side of the JFM, isolated away from everyone else for containment purposes. There is a contingent of the Regnant Guard providing security." Dr. Rosati replied
"Good. I'm sure Agent Prime and Primus Levasseur will have some questions for them." Bo said.
"We've been receiving calls from everyone. The Presidium, The Grand Ducal Serene Highness, The Princess Mother..." Dr. Rosati reported. Bo stopped in her tracks.
"The Princess Mother?"
"Yes, Your Royal Highness. She called because one of the children could not sleep and wanted to speak with Dr. Lewis."
"Oh, Mama called. I thought you meant someone else. Did Mama say which one of our children couldn't sleep?" Bo asked.
"MaryAoife." replied. Bo's eyes furrowed.
"Hmp. That's odd." Bo said then resumed walking. "I will call her here shortly, then."
Dr. Rosati led Bo into the Observation Room above the Surgery room where Lauren was being operated on and saw Crystal sitting there.
"Crystal?" Bo called. Crystal looked up at Bo and wiped dried the tears off her face.
"Your Royal Highness." Crystal replied as she stood. Bo went up to her with open arms.
"Enough of the formalities." Bo said as they embraced. "Thank you for being there for Lauren."
"She's my best buddy!" Crystal replied after they broke their embrace. "Mirabel sends her love and prayers, by the way. She wanted to jump on the next flight but I told her to stay where she was and I would call once Lauren was out of surgery."
"Thank you!" Bo said then went to the Observation window and looked down at the love of her life. "How's Lauren doing?"
"She's stable. They have the speakers on so I can hear them talk as they go." Crystal replied as she went and stood next to her. Bo said nothing but continued to gaze at Lauren.
"I knew Lauren was amazing, but tonight…wow! She proved just how just crazy amazing she is. The risks she took…and her fighting skills…" Crystal trailed off.
"What all happened Crystal?" Bo asked frustrated. Crystal sat down again.
"Your Royal Highness, I will be outside if you need me." Dr. Rosati said. Bo nodded. After the doors closed behind her Bo looked at Crystal.
"So what happened?" Bo asked again. Crystal proceeded to tell Bo everything that happened after they last spoke at the Clubhouse to include what they learned from Aoife. By the time Crystal finished Bo was sitting down, shaking her head.
'What's all this about Bo?" Crystal asked.
"I have no idea! This was supposed to be a simple trip to inquire as to what was going on with all these purges, not uncover some grand conspiracy! And I can and then cannot believe how my mother is so far deep into all of this!" Bo replied exasperated.
"How's everybody else?" Crystal asked.
"Anyone who isn't being patched up here is back at the Ducal Compound dealing with the attackers that were captured. Once Lauren is out of surgery and I know she's okay, I'll head over there myself, and then come back here so I can be with her." Bo replied.
"Well, I will be here and won't leave until she is out of here altogether." Crystal said.
"Thank you Crystal." Bo replied then the Seneschal appeared.
"Your Royal Highness, Ash Thornwood." The Seneschal informed.
"I'll be right back." Bo said to Crystal then exited the room and the Seneschal directed her into a side conference room.
"Call on!" Bo called into the air. Dyson's image shimmered into view.
"Dyson! What's up!"
"How's Lauren?" Dyson asked.
"Still in surgery, but she's stable."
"How's everyone else?" Dyson asked.
"Bas Cibor and Reed are still in surgery, and Ryan and Clio are being attended to."
"Good to hear."
"What's up? I plan to be there as soon as Lauren is out of surgery."
"I'm calling to let you know we've received some news." Dyson replied.
"What is it?" Bo asked.
"It's Aoife. She's escaped." Dyson replied.
"Escaped? How?"
"We found the two Desperados that were tasked to escort her back here to the Ducal Compound along the road. Their car had crashed into a tree, and they had syringes buried into their necks."
"Are they dead?"
"No, just embarrassed." Dyson replied.
"Did you tell them they are not the first to be out-witted by my mother?" Bo asked. Dyson chuckled.
"They know now. Still doesn't stop the embarrassment feeling though."
"Like I said, I will be there as soon I know Lauren is out of the woods." Bo said.
"No worries. But hey, one last question. Do you know where Kenzi is?" Dyson asked.
"Off taking care of something. I'll see you in a few." Bo replied. Dyson bowed his head slightly and then call ended.
Bo returned to the Observation Room, and sat in a chair next to Crystal.
"By the way, I wanted to ask. I know Stasio is Fae but what kind of Fae is he?" Crystal asked.
"He's an Earth Fae. He can manipulate the earth itself. The Alesandese's are one of the oldest Fae lineages in all of the Realm. His family descends from the Presidium as well."
"Well, that's quite the power he's got there." Crystal replied.
"Yes, he does." Bo replied then the Seneschal appeared again.
"Your Royal Highness?"
"Yes?"
"It's Their Majesties." The Seneschal reported. Bo's shoulder slumped which made Crystal reflexively grin.
"This is going to be a pleasant call." Bo said out of sheer dread as she walked out of the room to take the call.
