Bo and Lauren

Bo stared at Lauren. She loved the woman beyond the meaning of the word, but she was growing annoyed over eating so much. She hadn't gained much weight as far as she could tell, but she was getting sick of the healthy foods. She wanted burgers, pizza, hot dogs, and loads of soda. Lauren almost had her on a full veggie diet. She didn't want a beer or wine but she was tiring of milk and sports drinks.

She smiled when Lauren wiped her mouth with a cloth napkin. She picked up a glass of water to wash down the last bit of broccoli in her omelet.

"So what do you want to do today? Lauren cooed as she cleared the table of plates and glasses.

"I can help you with that you know". Bo said gently as she rubbed her stomach.

"So get up and help". Lauren smiled over her shoulder.

Bo nodded and gathered the plates and silverware in front of her. They walked the short distance to the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher. Once Lauren had scrubbed the dining room table to her style of perfection, she took a seat on the couch next to Bo.

"I'd like to go see Kenzi. I think she and I need to have a serious talk. Besides I don't want to be cooped up here". Bo sighed softly as she pulled Lauren closer to her.

"I will drive you over to Kenzi's after I run some tests on you. Ok? Lauren said raising her head from the crook of Bo's neck.

"Again? Bo pouted.

"Bo...". Lauren started.

"I was kidding babe. Lets go". Bo said sitting forward. She took Lauren's hand as the Doctor led her to the new makeshift lab. Lauren had set one up downstairs so that Bo wouldn't have to climb the stairs so much. They were seriously considering installing an elevator to save them both some time later on.

"It won't take long, I promise. I just want to run some blood work. To make sure your blood is working properly". Lauren said as she pulled on some latex gloves.

"I hate needles. Eeek". Bo laughed.

"Bo! Bo stop that. The babies will hear you! Lauren laughed.

"Our kids won't be afraid of anything Lauren. Look at the both of us. We have loved and lost and came right back to each other. There is so much love and devotion here that they will never know what it feels like to wonder if their parents love them. We will raise them to be them and not to have to try and knock themselves out trying to impress us". Bo cooed as Lauren inserted the first needle.

Lauren nodded as she finished up and started her tests. "You need to eat something else".

"I'm fine Lauren really. My stomach cannot take another bite. Unless you mean I need to feed, which I'm fine there too". Bo said.

"Ok but I will feeding you before you go to Kenzi's as I go to talk to Dyson". Lauren said.

"Lauren. I don't like that". Bo said.

"I am just going to talk to him. I think it's needed. Probably like yours with Kenzi". Lauren explained softly.

Bo stared at Lauren for a minute. She was right. There was still some lingering drama in the air. Hers was with Kenzi and Lauren's was with Dyson. Yeah Bo needs to talk to Dyson too but she wouldn't today. Not with Lauren already planning her own talk with him. Truth is she hadn't even checked on the wolf. If there was a problem, the Queen or Aife would tell them.

"Ok but promise me you will be careful". Bo said gently taking Lauren's hand.

"I will". Lauren said.

They spent the next few hours curled up on the couch watching TV. Lauren was waiting on the test results before she took Bo anywhere. Bo was right. It would be good for her to get out of the house and get some air.

"Well? Bo said as she watched Lauren read over the results. The Doctor had the most up to date equipment that money could buy.

"Everything looks good". Lauren said as she set the papers in a folder and inside of her small desk.

"Were you worried? I promise I will be extra careful if I need to be". Bo said standing up and walking over to the Doctor.

"You know me. I'm just a worrier". Lauren smiled.

"So that's a no, nothing was bothering you? Bo asked.

"I just wanted to test your blood but honestly, everything is fine. Are you ready to go? Lauren asked.

"Yes. The sooner I talk to Kenzi, the sooner the air will be clearer". Bo said. She didn't think she needed to talk to Kenzi but after last night, there has to be something going on with her friend. Bo had already called to say that she would be coming over, so Kenzi wouldn't leave. The Succubus hoped after she talked to her again, that she could leave whatever lingering anger she had for Lauren behind. She honestly thought Kenzi wouldn't have any hang-ups regarding the Doctor but clearly there was something off.

The women walked out holding hands. Lauren walked Bo to the passenger side and gently buckled her in. She thought it would be a good idea for Bo to sit in the back seat, but Bo didn't want to be chauffeured around, if she could avoid it. The Queen was literally offering them a driver as it was. Bo declined. She wanted them to have the freedom to come and go as they pleased. Lauren had already lived a life of being driven around with no freedom. That stopped now.

It was not lost on the Succubus that Lauren died and chose to come back to a world that treated her like shit before she met Bo. Truth be told Bo treated her horribly more than a few times too. That stopped now too.

Lauren had quickly driven to Kenzi's and helped Bo to the door. The Succubus didn't like it, but went along with it to please the Doctor. Lauren gently pulled Bo into a hot kiss to feed the babies, but didn't wait for Kenzi to answer the door. She was already going to have her hands full when she talked to Dyson. Whatever Kenzi thought of Lauren since she returned was none of her business. Building her family was. She was more Bo's friend to begin with.

Slowly peeling away after watching Bo enter Kenzi's new house, Lauren turned in the direction towards the castle. The Doctor in her was curious about Dyson's state, but not enough to call and ask about it. He was like Kenzi, hot and cold with Lauren. That started long before the Doctor and wolf ever met Bo and Kenzi. He always had such a heightened hatred for her. She thought they had gotten closer over the last few years, but that was all apparently a lie. He was just biding his time. Waiting for Lauren to die so that he could swoop in and have his chance with Bo again. Apparently he didn't consider Bo's feelings.

Aife showed Lauren a picture of Bo sprawled across Lauren's body. She had never seen the Succubus look that bad since Aife and Trick were murdered. Now that Aife and the Queen were back, they had time to focus on their lives. Their relationship. Time was something they took for granted and were quickly running out of it before Lauren died. After the Queen talked to the both of them, they both felt a strong sense of commitment that they never felt before. This was now forever. Lauren sighed gently as she pulled up to the Castle. A member of the Royal Guard took her keys and drove down the small drive to park her car.

Lauren still felt awkward walking into the castle without having to bow or announce herself. But the Queen had been insistent that she come whenever she wanted or needed to. Lauren and Bo had both gotten a good nights sleep so she couldn't say that the Doctor needed to go home and sleep. There was no time for sleeping. She had already missed so much with Bo, she wanted to make sure they were secure and that involved Dyson knowing that too.

"Good morning Lauren sweetie. What can we do for you? Queen Isabeau cooed as she greeted the Doctor.

"Good morning Isabeau. I am here to see Dyson". Lauren said. She wasn't about to beat around the bush over a man that likely wanted her buried under a bush somewhere.

"Where is Bo? Queen Isabeau asked.

"I dropped her off at Kenzi's. I will be picking her up later". Lauren smiled softly.

"Is she doing ok? Aife asked joining them.

"She's fine. I ran some tests earlier. Everything is fine". Lauren said.

"Always the Doctor". Aife laughed.

"Are you hungry? Queen Isabeau asked.

"No thank you. Bo and I had a large breakfast". Lauren laughed rubbing her stomach.

"I can go with you if you like". Aife said pointing down the long hall.

"No thanks. This has been years in the making". Lauren explained.

"I understand. He was always a snivelling bastard". Aife laughed.

"Take as long as you need. Please let Cedric know if you need anything". Queen Isabeau said as she took some papers from Bruce.

"I will walk her down" Aife said gesturing for Lauren to come with her.

"This is really not necessary". Lauren laughed as they were halfway down the hall.

"How is Isabeau really doing? Aife asked seriously.

"She's fine. A little grouchy because I made her eat so much but fine". Lauren smiled.

"She will be like that for a long time until the babies are born". Aife laughed. Bo used to kick the shit out of her when she was pregnant.

"I have no doubt". Lauren laughed.

Dyson's dungeon.

"Your Highness. Dr. Lewis". Cedric bowed after the women appeared before him.

"She's going to see Dyson alone. They are not to be disturbed until she calls for you. Is that understood? Aife asked.

"Yes Your Highness". Cedric smiled and waved for Lauren to follow him.

Lauren slowly walked. The hall reeked but she was used to that smell from her own times in a dungeon. Every Ash but Hale had thrown her in one. She had been allowed to shower and eat though. She wouldn't have done them any good dead.

The sounds of heels woke Dyson up. He had been on his back for days. The guards changed out his bowl with the worst kinds of food he had ever eaten. He was sure most of it was mangled mice. He almost wished that he could shift and it wouldn't be as nasty to his wolf. For all of the mistreatment he was receiving, he was grateful that they allowed him to keep his powers.

The door finally opened and Lauren slowly walked in. The light was dim, until she turned around and Cedric turned on the other lights. Dyson closed his eyes as they were blinding him. But his senses weren't blind to Lauren's scent.

"What are you doing here? Dyson asked coolly.

"Well as a Doctor I wanted to see how your jaw was but from the dirty casts on your legs, I assume someone else beat the crap out of you". Lauren said looking the shifter over.

"So you came to kick me while I'm down? Dyson asked. His tone never changing.

"I honestly had no idea you were in this state. And as a Doctor I can tell you, that you need to keep your legs straight". Lauren said.

"Does Bo know that you are here? Dyson asked angrily. Bo didn't have the balls to show up and visit him herself, so she sent her Doctor. He is Bo's mate, it's only a matter of him getting well and proving that to her.

"Yes the mother of my children knows I'm here". Lauren said.

"Children? Now what are you talking about? Dyson asked.

"Bo's having twins. So that means two Succubi will be here very soon". Lauren replied.

"There is no way you got Bo pregnant. It's all a lie spun by the Queen, you, Bo and Aife". Dyson growled.

"I thought you would say that. So I brought you a little something. I figured your nose was still working even if it looks broke at the moment". Lauren said pulling something from her pockets.

Dyson felt his nose twitch as the Doctor slowly walked over to him. She bent over and popped the top.

"What is that? Dyson asked coolly again.

"I ran some tests on Bo this morning. It's a vial of her blood. I wanted you to smell the blood of our babies. Your nose has never let you down". Lauren said mockingly.

Dyson turned his head to the right to get rid of the scent invading his nose. He had known the smell of Bo's and Lauren's blood. There was no doubt that what Lauren holding wasn't theirs.

"How did you do that? Dyson asked angrily.

"I just told you. If you ever come near Bo, myself or our children in a threatening manner again, I will inject you with this, and you will be all of our bitches. Ohhh and I have extras of these". Lauren said.

"Bo will hear about this". Dyson growled.

"Bo will hear about this". Lauren said mocking him.

"You think you're funny?! You are just sad". Dyson said.

"No you are sad. For all of the shit you have done and said to me. For all of the things you tried to make Bo see about me. You were the one that she used when she thought of me. You were the one that hid her own mother from her. Twice I might add. What did your balls have an itch to sleep with her mother too, so you kept her on the side"? Lauren laughed.

"When I get out of here..". Dyson growled.

"You better hope they change your casts soon. That is not very healthy at all. Especially if your wounds get infected from the bugs crawling down here. Trust me there are plenty". Lauren said.

"Lauren don't do this. We are friends remember? Dyson growled.

"Friends don't hide each other from the people they love. Friends don't mock the other's biology. Friends don't wish someone dead just so that you would get a shot at Bo. Your plan didn't work when I escaped from Taft's on my own. Evony saw more value in me than you ever did. If it wasn't for her, and your tipping off the Una Mens, you might have gotten your wish". Lauren said shivering.

"Bo will hear about this! Dyson growled.

"Bo loves me and I love her. Your backhanded schemes of trying to use your penis to make her fall for you again, won't ever come to fruition. We are mates. As a thousand year old, I am sure one of your old mates is still out there". Lauren laughed.

"I am going to tell Bo everything you just told me and showed me". Dyson said.

"Save your energy. I will tell her tonight when I'm rubbing her...

"Get out! Dyson growled.

"Oh I'm going because you need a bath". Lauren laughed as she kicked over his dog dish, and watched as the contents spilled out.

"Cedric! Lauren said knocking on the door and within minutes the man was opening the door for her.

"I will walk you back Dr. Lewis". Cedric said.

"That's kind of you. But please it's not necessary". Lauren said rushing down the hall. She wanted to tell him to change Dyson's casts but she wasn't the Queen, and trusted that they would be changed. She meant what she said. The old Lauren was gone and the new one had a family now. Damned if he pushed her around anymore.

Aife

Aife had been sitting in one of the sitting rooms while she waited to give Bo time enough to talk to Kenzi. Thinking of the wolf made her want to talk to the young girl too.

Lauren had done more for them than any Fae had, including Trick. There was no way the Succubus was going to allow Kenzi to ever question Lauren and what she is capable of since she returned. Aife had saw Kenzi's aura the day she found them during Bo's speed date. She looked like she wanted to tell the woman to kick rocks so that she would have Bo all to herself. Bo was Aife's before she was anybody else's. Her first love. Her daughter. Her only companion in Hades hell cells.

Bo and Kenzi

Bo and Kenzi hadn't gotten to talk yet. Dagny had opened the door and let Bo in. Kenzi had fallen asleep after Bo had called her. She was waiting for Dagny to wake her up and bring her downstairs. They have a nice two story house. Not much furniture but Dagny had said they were expecting some deliveries soon.

"Now you're up. I told you I was coming over". Bo snapped.

"If this is about last night...". Kenzi started.

"This is exactly about last night. You were playing a very dangerous game Kenzi". Bo snapped.

"Bo! We don't know what Lauren is! We don't even know if that's the real Lauren or not! Kenzi snapped.

"It's Lauren Kenzi! What are you going to sit there and tell me that I don't know my own taste buds? It's Lauren. Body, mind and soul". Bo said taking some deep breaths.

"Did she rape you Bo? Because you know that's what Hades did to Tamsin". Kenzi said gently.

"Are you fucking serious?! No she didn't rape me. We just made love. Geez Kenzi, I thought your blinding aura hatred of Lauren days were over". Bo snapped.

"I had to be sure. Needed to be sure. Lauren wasn't always trustworthy and you know that Bo! Kenzi countered as she stood up.

"Lauren made some mistakes. I made them too and so have you in case you've forgotten about hiding her with Dyson. But I love her Kenzi, and I know that's Lauren! Bo snapped.

"Ok. Ok. If you say so". Kenzi said holding the palms of her hands up.

"I do say so and don't you ever pull this stunt again. If you have a problem with Lauren, you need to talk about it with us and not in front of mom and grandmother". Bo standing up.

Kenzi sighed. She knew of the Queen's laws regarding Lauren and felt she had dodged a bullet keeping her life. But Bo was her life too. Her best friend. She wasn't there when Lauren came back. For all she knew, it could have been a Hades trick again. She hadn't spent much time with the Doctor since Bo and she reconciled. Perhaps it was finally time to trust that Bo knew what she was doing and who she wanted.

"Bo I'm sorry. I had to be sure. This is your life we are talking about too. You have babies coming. They will be my family too". Kenzi said.

"I get it Kenzi but Lauren will always come first. You weren't there to smell her dead body. You weren't there when she came back to me. I knew it was Lauren the minute she kissed me. Her chi is like a fingerprint, an identifying mark". Bo explained and sighed.

Kenzi watched the Succubus walk across the room. Bo had never looked so upset with her. Not even after she told her that she kissed Dyson. Hell she barely remembered that kiss. Barely remembered Aife coming to them saying she was looking for hert daughter. She was going to tell Bo that too, but she was already furious over Dyson, telling her about Aife would surely set her off. That's why she went along with hiding the Succubus from Bo. One crazy Succubus combined with Bo's wouldn't be pretty or productive at all. Trick said it was for the best, and he was thousands of years old, who was Kenzi to judge?

"I need a car". Bo said into her phone.

"Are you still at Kenzi's? Bruce asked.

"Yes and please get one here. I'm in a hurry". Bo said softly.

"I can call Lauren if you're feeling ill". Bruce said.

"No. No. I have something planned and I don't need to see Lauren before I complete it". Bo explained.

"I understand, I will be there in two minutes". Bruce said. The big guy was already out on a run but had been instructed to drop everything when it came to Bo, Aife, and Lauren.

"Bo I'm sorry". Kenzi said again.

Bo sighed. "It is going to take me some time Kenzi. You hurt Lauren. So much she didn't even want to see you earlier".

"Wow". Kenzi said.

"Yeah wow and Bruce is here. I have to go". Bo said.

Kenzi sighed and watched the Succubus leave. Once she saw Bruce's lights fade, she turned around and walked towards the couch. She hated seeing Bo angry but as her friend, she needed to make sure Lauren wasn't some kind of born again freak.

She smiled when there was a knock at the door. She ran over ready to make amends with Bo with lots of liquor like they used to do, but she came face to face with a Succubus she wasn't expecting.

"I will let myself in". Aife said walking past Kenzi. The Succubus looked around the room. She shook her head at how empty the house looked but wasn't tghere to appraise the joint.

"Let me guess you're here about Lauren too". Kenzi groaned.

"You would be right but I'm also here about you". Aife laughed.

"Me? What about me? Kenzi asked.

"That day I found Bo and you during your little speed date scam, I read and sensed some jealousy in you. It's probably the same green-eyed monster you've held against Lauren for so many years. You don't want anyone around Bo that makes her better. You want the broke legged dog in mom's dungeon to be her hero. A Succubus never needed a hero. Especially a male one. We can kick ass all on our own". Aife laughed.

"I thought you were here about me and Lauren". Kenzi said.

"Lauren is Bo's mate. I don't know all of the details of the half brained schemes you and Dyson used to plan but you won't be doing those again. You are lucky mother allowed you to live, if it wasn't for her, I'd be serving you in Dyson's dog dish". Aife said coldly.

"You can't do anything to me even without the Queen's law". Kenzi replied.

"Yes I can. You should go and see Dyson, he can't even get off of his back". Aife laughed.

"I'm Bo's claimed human". Kenzi said licking her lips. The Succubus was starting to make her nervous.

"Were her claimed human". Aife winked.

"What are you talking about? She reclaimed me in Valhalla". Kenzi said.

"Yes and in Valhalla you would be protected. Here? You are just mother's employee". Aife laughed.

"I'm not claimed? Kenzi swallowed.

"Nope you're just a human". Aife laughed again.

"Damn I need to tell Bo". Kenzi said.

"Yeah go ahead and tell a pissed off Succubus that you want to be claimed after insulting her mate last night". Aife laughed.

"Shit". Kenzi said.

"And I will leave you to shit your pants, which you will do if you ever embarrass Lauren like that again". Aife laughed as she walked out.

Bo and Bruce.

Bo had Bruce drive her to the swankiest part of town. She wanted to do something really nice for Lauren, and this was the way to do it.

"This is the best one". Bruce said pointing towards a building.

"You haven't told anyone right? Bo asked.

"No Your Highness. My lips are sealed". Bruce said.

"Cut that out". Bo laughed punching him in the shoulder.

"Ok but we better go in before they close". Bruce said stepping out of the Hummer.

They opened the door and one of the clerks hurried over to assist them.

"Can I help...you". The woman said noticing the height difference between Bo and Bruce.

"Princess Isabeau is looking for your finest". Bruce said.

"Princess Isabeau". The woman bowed.

"Please stop bowing". Bo said.

"How can I help you then? The woman asked.

"I am looking for your finest engagement ring". Bo smiled warmly.

"Very well. Right this way". The woman said as Bo and Bruce followed her.

TBC

Bo tries to surprise Lauren.

Dyson tries to escape.

Queen Isabeau snaps.