Within minutes, the EMTs burst in with Kendra on a gurney.
Lauren trotted and guided them to the OR, "This way."
One of the heavy set EMTs rattled off, "Pressure 120 over 70 steady . Pulse 95. Severe internal bleeding from a bullet just below center chest. Possibly several fractured ribs. No entry or lacerations. Her vest stopped the bullet but it had not padding or trauma plate."
Lauren nodded and spoke to Kendra clearly, "Kendra, I'm Doctor Lewis. Just concentrate on breathing ok? I'll take care of the rest."
Kendra who was strapped in and on oxygen held tightly onto Dyson's hand tightly. He was jogging next to her begged in near tears pleaded to Dyson but also peripherally Lauren, "Not my baby…. Please… my baby….."
Dyson told her adamantly but had a caring tone to it, "Everything will be just fine Kendra. Hang in there."
This was really odd for Dyson. He NEVER saw Kendra this vulnerable before. Kendra was known to be cold and almost too calculated at times even under extreme pressure. She had to, to be working in an occupation what was filled with men.
This must be what Eric sees, Dyson mused. He was actually both faltered but at the same time saddened. Flattered that Kendra was sharing something with him that she never trusted to show anyone else, but saddened by the fact it was brought about by this grim calamity.
Bo, Kenzi and Tamsin looked on as they rushed past her all with grave concern. All did have several questions.
'Who was this Kendra Shaw?' They had never heard about her before nor had Dyson ever talked about her.
Bo however as quick to connected the dots and observing the concern in Dyson's eyes and Kendra's need for emotional support, they were oddly enough a couple. Kendra didn't look like the type of girl to play the damsel in distress or to be easy by any stretch of the imagination.
Kenzi knew something was up between them. She just didn't know how deep and whose baby was it?
Tamsin wondered if Dyson was getting yellow fever.
In the OR, Lauren began to palpate region surrounding the bullet impact site and ordered the nurse tech to increase the IV drip and to administer a mild sedative.
"This will calm you Kendra," Lauren stated to Kendra soothingly, "I need to keep you calm for your baby."
Lauren then looked at the EMTs, "Thanks. I'll take it from here."
The EMTs left and Lauren looked at Dyson still holding on tightly to Kendra's hand. He looked somewhat distraught and was probably blaming himself. Several other thoughts as to their relationship with one another were about to surface, in addition to why was Kendra his partner if she was pregnant but instead asked Dyson, "Dyson, can you wait outside?"
Dyson didn't want to leave but Lauren needed to do her job. Kendra however yanked him back and begged again almost in tears, "Eric…. Don't tell Eric yet. I will. He'll kill me if he knew I went on an op."
Dyson nodded and Kendra finally let go.
Dyson heard a flurry of orders being given by Laruen to her techs as he let the OR doors close behind him. He walked to the gang still standing with all eyes to him since it appeared he was in apparent shock.
Bo came forward boldly and hugged him. "Hey, I'll be ok. You'll see."
Dyson just nodded and solemnly relayed, "I hope so, Bo."
They all took a seat but the silence was killing them.
Dyson was still trying to process all this.
He knew Kendra wasn't his, but yet he felt like she was. But she was human.
He also felt guilty for wanting her all to himself.
Then of course he felt guilty for not being aware or keen to Jack's tricks. Kendra save his life and put hers AND her baby's on the line for him.
This was all messed up. Even if everything was OK, they were only set to fall deeper into one another's arms only to be split apart again.
Tamsin HATED silence and asked, "So replaced me so soon? And I thought I was doing a GREAT job as your partner."
Bo whacked Tamsin's arm lightly.
Tamsin growled but allowed it.
Dyson knew that he didn't even have time to introduce Kendra to the gang and just formally mentioned, "Captain Kendra Shaw is from the 69th. I have worked with her for over 7 years and we have an unspoken agreement where she passes Fae related cases to us to handle."
Dyson paused and everyone just leaned in a little more trying to silently quench this thirst for more information.
Kenzi just smirked insinuating what everyone else was thinking, "Soooooooo 7 years together annnnnnd you have a really great FRIENDSHIP."
Dyson finally expounded, "She is working with me on this case with an elusive gang of Orcs that threaten both human and Fae in our regions."
Tamsin just blurted out pointing between the OR door and Dyson, "I see D-man. Are you two….. Emmmmm"
Bo whacked her again.
Tamsin growled at Bo lowly.
Bo loved to tease her for some odd reason. She just felt more comfortable with her.
Bo did get a little jealous of Dyson but was happy for him that he found what looked like love. Oddly enough she, and probably everyone else, saw the problem. It was probably NOT Dyson's kid that Kendra was carrying nor was Kendra his.
"Is there anything we can do?" Bo asked to Dyson holding his upper arm.
Dyson thought about this and asked Bo, "Bo, Kendra is scared of losing her child and it was my fault this happened to her. I just didn't see it. I should have convinced her to leave the club."
"No it wasn't your fault Dyson. I am sure you did your absolute best to keep her save," Bo offered rubbing his arm.
This got Dyson upset and he pulled back, "BUT it wasn't good enough Bo."
Bo stayed silent.
Dyson finally turned to Bo and asked, "Can you call your mother Aife to heal her? Please. I know Lauren is doing her very best but I don't want to send her back to her husband Eric in this state."
Bo nodded, "Sure OK Dyson."
Bo knew they were a couple and for them the stars didn't align either.
"Thanks, I owe you one," Dyson cracked a smile while Bo pulled out her phone.
30 minutes later Aife walked into the clinic and she surveyed the very depressing mood, but immediately went to Bo.
Lauren walked out of the OR at the same time.
Dyson stood up waiting anxiously for Lauren,'s report.
Kenzi and Tamsin who were catching up stopped and looked to Lauren as well.
Lauren felt the sea of people waiting on her and just told it like it was, "Kendra is going to be FINE. She has several cracked ribs which will heal over the next month of so. However, even though we've stabilized Kendra and arrested her internal bleeding, her baby is fighting for its life. We have to see what will happen over the next 24 hours."
Dyson just asked quickly, "Can I see her?"
"No, she is still sleeping due to the sedative. It's better that way so the baby has every chance to recover," Lauren clarified putting up her hand to stop him.
Bo then turned to her mother, "Mom? I can't heal her, but I am asking if you can?"
Aife just replied coldly, "Is this the human Dyson claimed?"
Bo was about to clarify knowing that her mom could care less about human pets but instead Dyson cut it.
"She is a good friend to me," Dyson extolled.
Aife was not moved and just said offhanded, "Get another. Besides, your human will be just fine from what the doctor just said."
Dyson was angered but at the same time, how was he supposed to say her 'cared about her' a lot more than a pet. More like his equal. Kendra required him to FIGHT for them like she was his equal.
He was about to growl and speak his mind not caring about who is ticked off but Bo turned Aife to look at her. "Mom, please, it would mean a lot to me."
Aife searched Bo's eyes and finally stated, "OK. On the condition that we need to talk ALONE after this."
Aife's eyes wandered to both Lauren and Tamsin.
Tamsin and smirked aloofly at Aife. Like she gave a rat's ass about what Aife thought about her. She was a WEAK Fae in her book.
Lauren backed up slightly uneasy and wondering if she was in trouble for something.
Bo replied confidently, "Sure."
Aife then turned purposefully to the OR and walked in with Lauren a step behind.
After a flash a prolonged flash of red, Aife and Lauren emerged from the OR all smiles.
Lauren reported to all, "All of Kendra's vitals including that of the baby are ok. I don't think there is a need to administer another sedative and she should be up within the hour."
Lauren glanced towards Dyson and it looked like he was about to start to sprint to Kendra and all she needed to do was pull out a starters pistol.
"Dyson, you can sit by her side if you want. The nurse techs will be moving her to a room shortly," Lauren added and like she suspected, Dyson said a thank you and walked briskly to the OR doors.
