Lauren stared into space. She and Bo had spent a long, long night making love. They tried positions they have never experimented with before. They finally stopped when Bo noticed the time and insisted the Doctor get some sleep.
"Dr. Lewis?
Lauren jumped and cleared her throat. "Yes Sabrina?
"We've been waiting for your response for some time now". Sabrina answered.
"Oh goodness. I am so sorry. Let us begin again". Lauren blushed as she adjusted her headset.
The Doctor worked the next several hours. When she was done, she set her headset on her desk and took some long-awaited deep breaths. She was done for the day. Which meant she needed to wind down and focus on her next project. Spending time with her girls. All three of them She smiled wondering what Bo had been up to with Charlotte and Chloe all morning.
She slowly walked downstairs. She did not want her footsteps to wake them up if they were napping. They still had not set an actual nap time for the twins yet. But soon learned letting them nap too long is a bad idea. She reached the bottom floor and rounded the corner. She smiled at what she found. Bo and the girls were cuddled up on the couch. Chloe's hand looked like she had punched her mother in the mouth and knocked Bo out.
The Doctor walked to the kitchen and read Bo's notes. It had been some time since any of them ate.
She washed her hands and quietly pulled some pots and pans out to make a quick lunch. The kids have plenty of baby food, so she was not going to worry about them at the moment. But Bo on the other hand could use a lot of nourishment after last night. They both could.
Valhalla
"Calm down Valkyrie. It's not as shitty as you are making it out to be". Freyja rolled her eyes.
"I'm away from my daughter. She needs me". Tamsin groaned.
"You have seen her for the last time. There is no way Fitzpatrick will allow you to have that job back. Clio is doing well bringing the souls down here". Freyja noted.
"She tried to kill Bo. She doesn't deserve anything". Tamsin snapped.
"Bo wouldn't have died. You are being paranoid". Freyja snorted.
"She still doesn't deserve my job. I am the one that took his precious Isabeau and Aife back for him. They were already dead. They still should be". Tamsin shrugged.
"That's it. You are never going to leave this place". Freyja laughed and walked a ways from Tamsin. Trick could be a bastard at times. But screwing with Isabeau made him a complete asshole. Especially after he died too.
He quickly worked his way up the ranks. Freyja was not even mad that he took her job. Less headaches for her. Especially whenever Hades just yanked someone from Valhalla. Her books were never going to be balanced that way.
Dagny
The woman stood outside the doors and knocked.
"Yes? What is it? Cedric poked his head out.
"I want to see the Queen". Dagny bowed her head.
Cedric snorted and ordered her to wait at the door. He shut it behind him and slowly walked to the throne room. The Queen is not going to like this at all. But since he had been ordered to alert her of all guests, he had no choice but to tell her.
"My Queen". Cedric bowed.
"Yes? What is it Cedric? Queen Isabeau asked softly.
"You have a visitor". Cedric replied.
The Queen put her papers down. "Who?
"It is Dagny, My Queen". Cedric stood up straight and tall. The Queen could snap at any minute. He needed to look like the position he held as her right-hand man besides the Princess.
"What the actual fuck could she want? Aife snapped.
"Aife. I will handle this". Queen Isabeau spoke slowly.
"You never let me have any fun". Aife laughed.
"You can bring her in". The Queen nodded.
"Awww shit! The Princess clapped with glee. The Queen did not say how she had to bring her in. She laughed until her stomach started to ache.
The young Fae jumped when the doors swung open revealing the Succubus.
Aife gritted her teeth and grabbed her by the hair. Dagny screamed. She could not do anything. If she touched the woman she would die right now, and maybe that would not be a bad thing since she has nothing. Nobody. Not a friend in sight.
Aife gritted her teeth once more as she threw her to the floor in front of the throne.
The Queen did not say a word. She just motioned for Aife to stand down.
"Bruce, stand her up". The Queen ordered.
"Yes, My Queen". Bruce nodded and picked the woman up with one hand.
The room was dead silent waiting for feet to hit the pavement.
"Now, what is it that you want Valkyrie? The Queen asked coolly.
"I want to see my nieces". Dagny said plainly.
"How dare you disturb the Queen with such an asinine request! Aife screamed.
"Aife calm yourself. But she is right Dagny, you barely escaped death by your nipples. The closest you will ever get to them is anything that we release to the public. When they are grown royals, they can decide if they want to see you. But until then, I suggest you find other ways to live your life. If you come here or to Isabeau's house, I will hand you over to my daughter. She does not give a fuck. I am only allowing you to live because of Isabeau. Now get out of my castle". The Queen waved her out.
Bruce grabbed her with one hand, and they were out of the room and castle in minutes flat.
Dagny looked at the castle and bowed her head as she walked away. She did not ask for this life. She did not ask to be born as Hades daughter. She does not even know her mother outside of a few talks and pictures she had been shown over the years. What a terrible time to be Fae. If she were a human she could simply blend in. But nothing about her is close to being human except being friends with Kenzi. She wondered where she was but was not going to pursue her and piss the royal family off anymore than she already had.
Kenzi
Late the previous night, Kenzi had found a quiet shack. She was sure nobody lived here. It reeked of rat shit. She had slept in worse places. She thought of the clubhouse and longed for that drafty building.
She bent her head back and applied more eye drops to her eyes. That damn Lauren had her paranoid she was going blind.
She used the garden hose to wash. She was grateful it had running water at all. As for food, she had swapped a few day-old sandwiches when she picked up the eye drops. She could afford the bottles but not food.
She closed her eyes thinking of sleeping in plush beds in the castle. She had fucked up. She should have known any plan with the Morrigan would come back and shit all over her.
She kicked a few rocks. She had always been smarter than this. She had lived better on the streets before she met Bo. When she knew nothing of the Fae. Perhaps she should have let the brunette walk away that day she drained the guy in the elevator.
Bo had saved her. Claimed her. Protected her. Then when Bo had been taken and returned, Kenzi had to protect her. Keep her away from the woman that had left her. Broken up with her. The woman that stood in the living room of the clubhouse and told Kenzi she loved Bo. She left her. Left her for Taft. Even after saving Dyson's life, Lauren was still an outsider to the Fae. Kenzi felt like Bo's mother trying to protect her until she regained all of her memories.
Her memories of the closeness they shared. The all-night liquor binge parties. Drinks at the Dal. Food at the Dal. Dancing to music. Crying on each other's shoulders. But Bo is furious with her. Lauren has almost done worse and Bo is furious with Kenzi. Something she rarely held on to this long.
Lauren died and was brought back. So, what harm would it be to have Kenzi in their lives again? To be an aunt to their children. Be a friend to Bo again.
Lauren
The doctor smiled at the feast she had just made from scratch. Once the table was set, she was ready to wake Bo and the kids up. She gently walked over and called out to her wife. "Bo".
The Succubus eyes flashed open in a deep blue state.
"It is me my loves, mama and Lauren". Lauren gently took a baby from her and sat down beside her.
"How long has it been since you clocked out? Bo asked as she wiped her eyes.
"It has been a few hours. But you looked so comfortable and peaceful with them. I did not want to wake you yet. But it's time for a late lunch". Lauren smiled as she bounced Charlotte in her arms.
"Eww and a new diaper". Bo laughed.
"You go wash up. I will change them". Lauren leaned over and kissed the side of Bo's head.
Lauren talked to the babies as she changed them. Their eyes flashed blue a few times and Lauren showed them hers. They smiled at the change in colors.
"Mama loves you. I am sorry I had to work today. But when you grow up, you will understand how important my job is to me. But nowhere near as important as the two of you and your mother are to me". Lauren smiled as she finished putting the second diaper on.
The girls kicked and laughed. Lauren bent down and kissed their cheeks.
Bo stood at the door watching. Lauren had not noticed her yet. But she noticed her wife. She was spending what time she could with them. If they only knew how much time Lauren spends in her head as a Doctor. But it never made her a bad person. Just a caring, healing, genius. She looked at her closely. Trying to see if she could find a different aura than she had seen surround the doctor. She did not want to push the issue. But she cannot wait to see Lauren pregnant with their baby or babies.
She would talk to her grandmother soon so she will know what to expect once Lauren gives birth. Lauren had been different since she returned. The brunette wondered what else is hidden from them inside of Lauren. She knows the Queen and Aife would never hurt Lauren.
Snapping out of her thoughts, Bo walked over and picked Chloe up. Lauren smiled as they held hands walking out of the room. Down the stairs they went and into the kitchen to feast on everything that Lauren cooked. It smells absolutely delicious.
"What has my wife cooked today? Bo teased.
"Well according to your notes, you haven't eaten much. So, we have meats, veggies and potatoes. For dessert, we have ice cream". Lauren smiled as she set Charlotte in her crib.
"I fed them though". Bo smiled.
"I know. I know you would never go without feeding them Bo". Lauren gently touched Bo's cheek.
Bo leaned in and kissed Lauren hard. Hard enough to pull her chi while they kissed. But not hard enough for the blue swirl to show between their lips. She did not want to frighten the kids.
"I love you". Bo whispered as she pulled back.
"I love you too". Lauren smiled.
Charlotte and Chloe began playing with each other while their mothers were lost in each other. Bo smiled at the baby sounds and released the blonde.
"Let's eat". Bo smiled as she pulled the chair out for Lauren.
The Doctor bowed and took her seat. Bo sniffed her hair and rounded the table to her own seat. She could never get enough of Lauren in any form. That painful feeling of knowing one day she would lose the Doctor was long gone.
Lauren had not lost much of herself either. Same long blonde hair. Same gorgeous eyes. Same beautiful body. Same voice that took Bo's breath away too.
Bo found herself staring again until one of the kids made a coughing sound.
"Shit". Bo whispered.
"It's just a cough Bo". Lauren squeezed her hand and went to Charlotte. She felt her head and she felt normal.
"Are you sure? Bo asked worriedly.
"I am sure. Now eat your food". Lauren kissed the top of the Succubus head and took her seat again.
"I just worry". Bo said softly.
"I know. That is part of being a mother. A parent". Lauren smiled.
Bo smiled and finally grabbed her fork. She never understood the need of eating human food. But some of it was tasty. But Lauren's cooking was phenomenal.
"So, since you are done for the rest of the day. What do you want to do? Bo asked as she took a drink.
"Oh, I don't know. What do you want to do? Lauren asked as she looked at Bo and at the kids in succession.
"I feel like a bum to be honest. You've started working and I haven't lifted a finger yet". Bo set her fork down.
"Bo stop it. You will find your way. I will not have you feeling down on yourself. I love you. You are strong. You are smart. You are talented. I told you yesterday that I don't care if you don't work and I meant it". Lauren set her fork down too.
"I was only being honest. I do feel like that. Mom helped. Grandmother helped. Everyone helped but me. I want to be able to sit here and know that I earned you. That I earned this". Bo shook her head and pushed her plate forwards. She was in no mood to eat anymore.
"Nap time Charly and Chloe". Lauren suddenly stood. They smiled at the blonde as she picked them up and carried them out of the room.
"Lauren wait". Bo reached out. But the Doctor was gone. She returned a short time later.
"Come here". Lauren reached out for Bo. The Succubus grabbed her hand and allowed herself to be led out of the room.
Lauren pulled Bo in her arms as they danced to the sounds of nothing but the air conditioner.
"Bo. I do not know how many times I have to tell you this. But you are enough. You have done enough. Your presence and love me for me alone, was the reason that I was brought back. There is nothing you need to do to prove yourself to me or our kids. I see the way they already look at you. There is so much love, trust and adoration there. I know your life growing up was not always easy, loving, or trusting. But you should trust us and this by now. I am not trying to make you feel bad. I am trying to make you feel loved. More loved than any of us have ever felt in our lives or in my case, my past life". The Doctor spoke into the brunette's ears.
Bo smiled remembering that one night in Lauren's lab when they danced like this. As much as she could say she loved Lauren, she never put much trust in them. She was always afraid the Doctor would not return to her. That they would do that same dance forever. But this dance. This dance right here. This dance was different. The Succubus felt Lauren's heart beating. It is beating for her. For them. For their family. For all of this surrounding them.
"Lauren when you broke up with me that last time. It felt final. It felt over. I never touched anyone after that. Even when Hades had been banished. I did not know you were going to ask for us. I did not expect this again. I had not done anything then to deserve you returning to me. That is just like now. We have this wonderful life, that I have done nothing for". Bo sobbed in her arms.
"Bo. You did what you did right now. You are crying for me. For this. That is love sweetie. You would not cry if you did not care. Your mother and grandmother would not have worked as hard as they did to return me to you and you to me. Relax. Rest. Whatever you need to do to get through this. So that you can catch up to me. Catch up to us". Lauren squeezed Bo hard and stood still as Bo sobbed on her shoulder.
They stood there for a few more minutes before Bo stopped shaking. Lauren rubbed her back as she allowed her to cry it all out.
"Are you okay? Lauren whispered.
"Yes. I am okay now. I'm sorry I keep doing this Lauren". Bo gently pulled back.
"Don't be sorry. This is what we did not do the first and second time around. We did not talk. We did not lean on each other. This is going to make us so much stronger. All the more powerful". Lauren wiped Bo's tears away.
Taking two steps away, Bo turned around to clean her face up. It was embarrassing that she had brought them to such an insecure time again. But she could not help it. Lauren could have picked anyone back then. Could have cured Nadia. Could have had another girlfriend outside of the Fae world. Another life outside of it. But she stayed. She stayed for Nadia. She stayed for Bo. It was well past time for Bo to stay for Lauren. Stay in their family. Stay in the happiness that they have been blessed with. The family they adore to the moon and back.
"Lauren". Bo turned back around.
The Doctor suddenly bent over and puked her dinner all over the floor.
"Shit! Are you okay? Bo jumped over to her.
"Down. I need to lay down". Lauren wrapped her arms around the Succubus.
Bo smiled when she noticed the Doctor's aura. "Well it appears that I have contributed something or some things after all".
"We'll see". Lauren half smiled.
"Yes. We will see. Right now". Bo's eyes flashed blue. She laid Lauren on the nearest bed and pulled her phone out of her pocket.
"Send the Royal Doctor". Bo commanded into the phone and hung up when she was done.
"Soon my love. They will be here soon". Bo placed a cool towel on Lauren's forehead.
Bo held the baby monitors in one hand and Lauren's in the other. The Doctor had closed her eyes. Bo nodded when the Doctor arrived followed by Bruce.
"Queen Isabeau and Princess Aife shall be here shortly". Bruce bowed.
"Good. Good". Bo almost fainted at the sight of the needle the Doctor was holding.
"Stay with me". Lauren whispered as she squeezed Bo's hand.
"Always". Bo smiled as she squeezed Lauren's back.
TBC
Fluff I know.
