Dyson and Tamsin rounded the corner quietly, weapons up and ready for contact. They had gotten a lead from Bo and Kenzi from the trailer park and were on their way to meet up at the rendezvous point. Tamsin's stomach was in knots. It felt natural enough to hold a weapon, but she felt out of practice and novice. Maybe it was just a "being reborn" thing. Of course, she wasn't complaining, this was the type of action she loved and she'd gotten her job back, but this is why she let Dyson take the lead on this one.

"Y'know, I don't ever think I could live in a place like this." Tamsin said. "Way too dirty."

Dyson chuckled at that. "You know, you used to live out of your truck... I didn't think this would be a problem, partner."

"Hey! My truck was clean... if you don't count the fact that I basically took a shower in there." Tamsin joked. "I might actually get a place this time. Settle down."

"Why the change?" Dyson asked.

"First off, it sucks to be reborn without a place of your own. Secondly,-" Tamsin started.

"Geez, can you two keep it down and get over here?" Bo scowled.

"What crawled up her ass?" Tamsin whispered, crouching down behind the barrels Bo and Kenzi were hidden behind.

"We think that's the guy that nabbed you." Kenzi said lowly, pinching her nose. "It's not for sure, but his trailer is the worst smelling out of them all. Like, seriously, it's rank over there, T."

"Well, how will you know if you don't go see for yourself?" Tamsin stood up and began to walk towards the trailer.

Before her foot could even hit the ground, Dyson's hand shot up, pulling the Valkyrie down onto her ass.

"Oof!" Tamsin grunted. "What the fuck, Dyson?"

"I think we should leave the smelling to Mr. Smeller over there. You can't just go charging head on into things anymore, Tamsin. You just got your life back." Kenzi said, somewhat berating the woman.

"But-"

"But nothing! I will not lose you again to this... this thing! Don't be so reckless." Kenzi swatted her shoulder.

Tamsin could tell that Kenzi was not happy. She was scary when she was angry, she had to admit. But also, kind of hot with her brow furrowed and her eyes glaring daggers. Tamsin was staring now.

"Uh, yeah, you're right. Stupid of me." The Valkyrie admitted.

Kenzi huffed at that and crossed her arms, still a little miffed. If she could, without causing a scene, she would've pounded on Tamsin some more. She was serious when she said she wouldn't lose her again and she wished there was more she could do than just sit here as a lowly human in the fae world. She wished she could protect those that she loved.

"It's not him." Dyson said, his eyes turning that sickly shade of yellow. "We need a plan. We can't just rush in like last time."

"We're missing something..." Bo said softly. "It's the same smell, so there must be more than one."

Bo had hit the nail on the head. Just after she finished her sentence, a small boy ran out to the man they targeted, jumping into his arms.

"Good morning, son!" The man said. "How are you today, little man?"

The four looked at each other and they all knew what it meant.

"No way I'm murdering a family." Tamsin said. "Kenzi got rid of the threat. And yes, they may be the same family, but they haven't done anything wrong."

"And when they do?" Dyson said, somewhat angrily.

"We're not at that point, Dyson. When they do, we will take care of it. It's not the right time." Bo agreed. "Lets just head back before they see us."

Dyson grunted at that, but knew it was the right call. He was thoroughly surprised that Tamsin was the one to give up the hunt. Being reborn really did change her.

Bo's POV

After the fiasco at the trailer park, Dyson and Tamsin went back to the station, while Kenzi went to the Dal.

"A nice bath to decompress." I said to myself, slipping out of my clothes and into the water.

It was a good lead, just not the right one. Apparently, Tamsin hadn't exterminated every last one as she thought. And now, the Valkyrie didn't feel the need to exterminate at all. It seemed to her that the threat had been eliminated and so there was no need to break up a family. And, for once, I agreed with her.

Maybe Tamsin was different. I didn't know that for myself, but it seemed that way. I Knew Tamsin had a heart down there, but she had been so hardened in her previous life that I didn't credit her for it. I treated her like she wasn't capable of human emotion. But the way she lit Kenzi up like a firecracker, they way she cared for the well being of this family, told me otherwise. She may have been head strong and pompous, but being reborn did wonders for her. It was the matter of her loving me that caused me more worry. I had no doubt that I loved Lauren. But Kenzi loves Tamsin. And Tamsin loved me. Did that carry over? Or was that just a delusion that the Valkyrie put into her head because she way dying?

Suddenly, the door slammed hard downstairs.

"Who's there?!" I called out. "Kenzi?!"

Grabbing my dagger off the tray beside the bathtub, I stepped out of the water, bubbles gripping my skin.

"If you don't announce yourself, you're going to regret it!" I called out again, moving towards the stairs.

Still no response. I couldn't really have the element of surprise with the creaky stairs, but once I reached the end, it looked like someone had just raided our fridge. All of a sudden, I could feel someone behind me. Swiping backward with the dagger, my hand didn't get very far as a strong grip stopped further movement.

Tamsin stood confidently, a beer stuck to her lips as she held my hand in the air. Her eyebrow rose as she took a drink.

"Nice birthday suit, succubus." Tamsin said, releasing my arm.

"Ugh, you're back." I said half jokingly, grabbing my kimono from the couch.

"That I am." She said nonchalantly, plopping onto the couch and kicking up her feet on the table. It creaked like it was crying from the offending weight.

"You're back early. Kenzi is at the Dal..." I said trying to keep calm.

"And?" She said, taking another sip at her beer.

I stayed quiet for a moment, just watching. Maybe she hadn't changed...

"You're boring a hole into my skull, what is it?" She asked.

"You're the same asshole." I responded quietly. "But you're different. I saw that today. And at the station with Kenzi and when I got home the other day."

"What's your point? I still kick ass." She laughed.

"My point is what's going on?" I said, sitting next to her. "What do you feel? How do you feel? I'm genuinely curious because now you're even more of a mystery. It was easy when your motive was clear, but now..."

"I have a heart?" She smirked. "Yeah, Kenzi has a way of making that happen..."

"Tamsin, you said something to me before you died." I started.

"Yeah, I shouldn't have. It was wrong." She said quietly.

"No, no, love is never wrong. But I love Lauren and that won't change. I just wanted to make that clear with you." I explained, watching her features.

She didn't respond, but her face stayed pretty relaxed and her aura was calm. She laughed suddenly and looked at me.

"Gods, how did I love you? You hated my guts!" She smiled.

"Hell if I know, Tamsin. You just wouldn't take a hint." I laughed with her. "I have to say though, Kenzi has taken a liking to you."

She got quiet all of a sudden and cleared her throat to take another drink of her beer.

"She took it hard when you died and she loved knowing you were back." I continued. "I guess this is just me saying, I don't even know... just be careful with her. She's more sensitive than ever lately."

"I'm trying, Bo. I really am. But everything has been so confusing to me." She admitted. "I could've sworn Kenzi might be feeling something for me, but then she's like family to me. It's just weird. I think I might have feelings for her."

"I knew it!" I teased, then reigning it back in at the look of confusion. "Kenzi and Tamsin sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I- OH FUCK!" I yelled, as Tamsin stood up to chase after me.

Eventually, she'd catch up to me and put me in a head lock, throwing a few threats around here and there. We were back to our normal banter in no time with no hard feelings and a new understanding of our relationship moving forward.

I had to admit, it was good to have the Valkyrie back.