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Lauren was standing next to a gurney watching as Dr. Winters gave the woman that was laying on it an exam. She was supposed to have left a half hour ago but they had received a call from the ER and here they were. Lauren was grateful that she had managed to get some notes written out for one of her papers so that way she wouldn't have too much to work on when she got home. She was probably going to study a little while after she and Bo had dinner but after that she wanted to spend some time with Bo. Dr. Winters motioned for her to come closer and she said, "Conduct the exam and I'll tell you if you're right."

Lauren nodded and Dr. Winters moved back so that she could assess the patient and ask the woman questions. A few minutes later, once she had looked at the foetal read out, Lauren looked at Dr. Winters and said, "Braxton Hicks contractions but she should come in right away if anything changes?"

Dr. Winters nodded with a smile on her face. "That is a wonderful assessment but you missed the anaemia that was in her lab report." She smiled at the woman lying on the bed and said, "We're going to prescribe you some iron pills to help with your levels but other than that you aren't in labour and you and your daughter are quite healthy."

A tearful smile came to the woman's face. "It's a girl?"

An uncertain look crossed over Dr. Winters face then she asked, "You didn't want to know did you?" The woman shook her head no and Dr. Winters chuckled. "I'm sorry ma'am. I thought you knew."

The woman lying on the bed placed her hand on her protruding stomach and smiled as she said, "Me and my husband wanted to be surprised but it's perfectly find doctor." She winked at Yvonne. "I can keep a secret."

They shared a laugh then Dr. Winters said, "Good to hear and again, I apologise for the slip up. We're going to draw up your discharge papers then you will be able to leave. Do you have a ride home?" The woman nodded and the doctor continued, "All right. I will have Dr. Lewis draw up the paperwork then you will be all set to go home. Just take it easy and if you feel anything different or unusual come back to the ER or call your doctor."

The woman nodded and said, "Okay and thank you so much doctors."

Lauren followed Dr. Winters to the administration desk and the woman tapped a few things on the tablet that she was holding then as she handed it to Lauren, Dr. Winters said, "Fill out her paperwork, I've already signed off on it, and make sure it's in the system properly or the head of OB will be on my ass. And if she's on my ass then I'll be on your ass. Do you want start this domino effect Lauren?'

Lauren laughed a little then said, "No Dr. Winters, I do not and I will do everything properly so that no one will suffer."

"Good girl. I've got cases to prepare for tomorrow's presentation then I have some research to do. When you finish with that you can go and I'll see you back here on Wednesday?" Dr. Winters asked before she walked away from the desk.

Lauren nodded as she walked around the administrative desk. "That is correct."

Dr. Winters smiled and said, "Okay. You just have next week then the week after and you'll be done with me so don't piss me off Lauren."

The woman tapped the top of the desk and as she walked away Lauren called out, "You know I would never do that Dr. Winters."

Yvonne laughed as she continued to walk away. Lauren sat down in a desk chair then scowled at the computer that was in front of her. She was supposed to be on her way home and trying to talk Bo into going to the seafood restaurant was by the wharf. But nope, she was still at the hospital doing administrative work. Lauren let out a resigned sigh then she started typing up the woman's discharge papers. She was almost finished when her cell phone began to ring. She took it out of her pocket and when she looked at it Lauren saw that her mom was calling. She bit the corner of her lip then decided to ignore the call. She was determined to get out of the hospital and get home to Bo.

She finished up the woman's discharge papers then walked them over to her. Lauren reiterated everything that Dr. Winters had said then she made a quick exit from the hospital once she had changed in the intern locker room and had sent Dr. Winters a text letting her know that she was leaving. Lauren was walking out of the main lobby of the hospital when she saw that Bo was waiting for her with a bouquet of roses. A wide grin came to Lauren's face. When she was close enough she asked, "What are you doing?"

Bo smiled and said, "Spoiling my fiancé. Oh and getting a ticket."

Lauren laughed and when she was close enough she gave Bo a quick kiss. "Why did you get a ticket?"

Bo wrapped her arms her and murmured, "Something about not parking here."

"How long have you been here?"

Bo just shrugged and gave her another kiss before she asked, "Ready to go home?"

Lauren rested her head on her shoulder and whispered, "Yes I am."

Bo kissed her forehead then moved away from her. Lauren took the flowers then Bo opened the passenger door for her so that she could get in. Lauren got in and waited as Bo walked over to the driver side and got in. After she closed the door and started the car Bo took hold of Lauren's hand. "How was the rest of your day?"

Lauren smelled the roses then she looked at Bo. If this was Bo's surprise then she couldn't be upset with her. "It was all right. I was able to get some work done and get my study notes together for the boards. Then a labouring mother came in because she thought she was having contractions but it was false labour. Which I'm grateful for because if she had been in actually labour then this wouldn't be happening."

Bo chuckled and told her, "Yes it would. I would have waited for you all night long if I had to."

Lauren smiled at Bo then she reached out and brushed her fingertips across her cheek. Every now and then she would be amazed by how much Bo loved her and how the woman would do everything possible to express it. She let out a quiet sigh then asked, "How can you be this sweet after us being together for two years?"

Bo took hold of her hand and kissed her fingertip before she said, "Easy, I just love you. Granted you can be very stubborn sometimes but at the end of the day I'll always love you and I'll do everything to let you know it."

Lauren leaned over and placed a kiss on Bo's cheek then rested her forehead against the side of her head as she whispered, "You're too good to me sometimes and I love you too Bo. So much." Bo squeezed her hand then Lauren moved to where she was resting her head on Bo's shoulder. They got home and when they walked through the front door Lauren heard the soft jazz music playing and the lights were dimmed in the apartment.

Bo relieved her of the backpack and shoulder bag that she was carrying and said, "Go wash up for dinner while I go light the candles." After she placed the bags down Bo smiled to herself as she took the flowers from Lauren who had a surprised look on her face. She gave Lauren's cheek a kiss then whispered, "Go clean up and change because I'm certain you don't want to bring the hospital to the table."

Lauren smiled at her and said, "I don't, but after dinner can you and I have a bath together?" She really wanted to have a bath with Bo because it felt like they hadn't been able to do something of that nature in awhile

Bo returned the smile. She liked it when Lauren tried to tempt her because it was so damn cute but she didn't need to be tempted. She was unable to deny the woman anything. "How about we do one better? I'll leave dinner in the oven but I'll grab us some wine while you go start the bath for us."

Lauren bit her bottom lip and grinned. Of course Bo would have said yes to them having a bath together. It was one of their favourite things to do together. She gave her a quick kiss then said, "I'm in the mood for white."

"You will have red because it goes with dinner." Bo countered with a smile on her face. She gave Lauren a kiss then as she pulled back she said, "Now go start our bath."

Lauren kissed Bo one more time then headed for the stairs that led up to their sleeping area and the master bathroom. She walked into the bathroom and lit the candles that were sitting on the bathroom counter then she started the bath water and put some bubbles in it. Lauren was getting undressed when her phone started to ring. She groaned and Bo shouted, "Do not answer that."

Lauren picked up her phone and saw that it was her mom so she said, "I have to answer it Bo. It's my mom and this is the second time that she has called."

"Fine then."

Lauren heard the resignation in Bo's voice and she chuckled as she answered the call. "Hi mom."

"Did Bo tell you about us coming to visit this week?" Her mom said skipping her normal pleasantries.

Lauren walked over to the bed then sat down on it as she said, "She did tell me that you and Aife would be visiting this week to discuss wedding things."

Lauren's mom chuckled then commented, "I'm guessing she also omitted the fact that I was also bringing Matt with me."

Lauren scoffed then countered, "He was here the month before last for like a week. Seriously though how does he even have a job? Also I'm going to kill Bo." She got up from the bed and shouted over the railing that enclosed their sleeping area, "I'm going to hurt you. You told Matt that he could come?"

Bo walked out of the kitchen and she looked up at her. "I haven't seen him in like two months. I thought it would be nice to hang out with my future brother-in-law since you won't be able to help reel in the craziness. He's going to be like your stand-in."

Lauren scowled at Bo and remarked, "I don't need a stand-in. And I'm not talking to you."

"Oh don't be so hard on her Lauren, " Her mother said in her ear. "And the reason why I'm calling is because Aife called me and told me that you two had decided on a date but you weren't going to tell us until we got there."

Lauren rolled her eyes and said, "That's Bo mom. I didn't know that weren't telling people the date." Bo came up the stairs carrying two glasses of wine and she gave one to Lauren. "Are we not telling people the date?"

Bo held up her finger and explained, "We can tell people but our mothers will find out when we go out to eat on Wednesday. They have been badgering us about this wedding for the last year and they know damn well that we've had a hectic life, so it's their punishment."

Lauren chuckled and told her mom, "Bo says that this is you and Aife's punishment for badgering us about getting married."

Her mom scoffed and argued, "We weren't badgering. We just wanted to get an idea of when the wedding would be so that we could find out how much work needed to be done." Her mom blew out a breath then said, "Well can I ask where you're going to hold the ceremony at? I'm guessing it's going to be in Boston so it doesn't disrupt your schedule too much."

Bo walked closer to Lauren and whispered in her other ear, "Tell her we will talk about it when she gets here. I have plans for you Dr. Lewis."

Lauren grinned and she bit her bottom lip. She knew exactly what those plans were and she no longer cared about the phone conversation with her mother. Lauren cleared her throat then said, "Well talk about it when you get here mom. Hey listen, I've got to do some studying so I'll call you when I have the time."

"I'm sure you have studying to do but I doubt you will be doing it with Bo there. I will talk to you later sweetheart. I love you," her mom said.

"Love you too mom. Bye." She hung up the phone then tossed it on the bed as she looked at Bo. "You invited my brother."

Bo took hold of her hand and said, "Not now. Right now we have wine, candles, and a bubble bath waiting. You can use your irritated face later." Bo pulled her into the bathroom as she continued, "All I want to see on your face in this moment is happiness, contentment, and pleasure."

Lauren raised an eyebrow and remarked, "I don't know about the last one."

Bo placed her wine glass on the bathroom counter then she smirked at Lauren. "Oh I know for a fact that you will have pleasure written all over your face at some point during our bath." She reached for the bottom of Lauren's shirt and after she pulled it off she grinned then leaned in to give her a kiss. The two of them undressed then got into the bubble bath.

Lauren was resting against Bo and she took a sip of her wine then hummed before she remarked, "It feels like we haven't done this in a long time."

"We haven't," Bo remarked with a smile on her face. "But that will change and we can have a bath whenever you want." Lauren turned her head so that she could kiss the underside of Bo's jaw then she smiled. She rested her head back against Bo's chest and closed her eyes. This was what she imagined life would be like for the two of them once she was settled in her career. Relaxing with not much else to worry about except what to have for dinner. "So we're not going to talk too much about the wedding because that doesn't relax you, but I do have a question for you." Lauren nodded even though she wasn't sure what Bo was going to ask her. Bo set her glass down on the stand that they had put behind the tub and said, "Our last name, what are we going to do?"

The topic was safe though at the same time it required her to think and since she was in a warm bath with Bo, Lauren didn't want to think but she answered Bo's question. "We could hyphenate."

Bo chuckled then asked, "How would that affect you professionally? It would be a mouth full if you ask me. Dr. Lauren Lewis-Dennis. Or should it be the other way around? Dr. Lauren Dennis-Lewis."

Lauren let out a small laugh then remarked, "That is a mouthful and your name is already out there professionally. You show up with a hyphenated name people will wonder if you're still the same renowned sex expert." Lauren took a drink from her glass then she lifted it up as she stated, "Me taking your name wouldn't be a bad thing. I mean Lauren Dennis does have a ring to it. Also when I say I'm married to Bo Dennis people will recognise the name because you will be a published scholar."

"Or people will ask you about our sex life because of what I wrote."

Lauren sat up then she turned to look at Bo with a pointed expression on her face. "You had better not of written about our sex life Isabeau Dennis"

Bo held up her hands and smiled as she said, "I did not write about our sex life Lauren. The psychology of the female orgasm is not about us as a couple. It is about us as women, but I have written nothing about us." She chuckled then gave her a kiss. She sat back and reamarked, "You get so cute when you're being stern with me."

Lauren glared at her for another moment then she turned back around and said, "Don't you get cute with me."

Bo wrapped her arms around Lauren and she kissed the side of her neck. She had missed this. The two of them bickering like an old married couple because she was trying to get a rise out of Lauren. Bo hummed then asked, "So Dennis all around?"

Lauren thought about it then said, "I don't see why not but we'll have to see what my parents think about it first." She would have jumped to say yes but Lauren figured she would run it by her parents to get their thoughts on it. She didn't think that her parents would say otherwise. In fact they would probably tell her that it was decision but Lauren liked knowing that she had their support.

Bo kissed her cheek and said, "I understand." Lauren and her family were close and Bo and her mom had become a part of that so she knew why Lauren wanted to check with her parents. "Okay just let me know what you decide. Ally sent me a new indie film that I thought we would watch tonight."

Lauren bit her bottom lip so that she couldn't groan out loud but she did roll her eyes. Ally was one of Bo's colleagues from Italy and she was also the one to get her hook on horrible independent Italian films. Lauren smiled up at her and said, "What type of a movie and does it have subtitles?"

"Romance of course but I think this one also has a bit of action to it. It's also in English so there is no need for subtitles," Bo told her as she got her wine glass. "It'll be nice to watch with dinner."

"What did you make for dinner?" Lauren asked as she closed her eyes and relaxed against Bo.

Bo took a sip from her glass then she kissed the side of Lauren's head before she replied, "I made a roast and some mashed potatoes along with green beans sautéed in garlic with butter." Lauren let out a small groan and Bo chuckled. "I know you have missed my cooking. It's a bit better than takeout or whatever garbage they serve in the cafeteria at the hospital."

Lauren let out a small grunt then commented, "Anything is better than the garbage in the cafeteria." She took a drink from her wine glass then said, "Now that you're going to be home more I better start working out. You cook when you're bored. I bake when I'm stressed." She chuckled. "Lexie will hate us."

Bo chuckled as she thought about the young woman who had become Lauren's friend. The girl had a wonderful memory but she could go a mile a minute if she was freaking out or stressed about something. "Ah Lexie. Will I be seeing her anytime soon or is she too busy?"

Lauren shrugged then said, "You'll probably see her tomorrow. We need to get together so we can start studying for the boards."

Bo covered her mouth and said, "And that's enough on that because we are in the tub."

Lauren bit Bo's palm and when she pulled her hand away from her face Lauren told her, "I wasn't going to say anything else. I just said we needed to study."

Bo rolled her eyes and pointed out, "That simple statement would have lead to you thinking about what you need to study and you can't say that I'm wrong."

Lauren scowled and she didn't dare to entertain Bo with a comment because she knew the woman was right. She turned around and Bo grinned as she smiled at the top of Lauren's head. She kissed it then murmured, "I love you even when you're pouting."

Lauren nudged Bo in the ribs then the two of them fell silent. She wasn't mad at her. She just wanted to relax and enjoy being with Bo. They stayed in the bath for another half hour then Bo pulled out the stopper and said, "All right let's go have dinner and watch a movie."

Lauren groaned and remarked, "Do we have to? I want to stay right where I am."

Bo chuckled and she kissed the side of Lauren's head before she said, "You need to eat and I picked up dessert because I happened to go by that bakery that you like."

Lauren turned to look Bo. There was a bakery that was near the hospital and it made the best chocolate cake in the world. They also had awesome muffins. "You got me chocolate cake?"

Bo grinned at how excited Lauren looked. It didn't take much to excite her because she was always under stress but Bo was glad that she could bring some joy to her life. "I could have but you won't find out unless you get out of the tub."

Lauren rolled her eyes then got out of the tub. She grabbed her towel and dried off. Bo did the same thing then the two of them went into their room so that they could get dressed. After she was dressed Lauren went over to her side of the bed so that she could check her phone. She knew that she wouldn't be paged but it had become a habit that she had gotten into. Bo had pulled on some sweatpants and she saw that Lauren was looking at her phone. "Lauren put it down."

Lauren jumped a little then she gave Bo a sweet smile as she said, "I wasn't doing anything."

Bo wanted to glare at her but she couldn't. She shook her head and told her, "Of course you weren't. We are having a relaxing night so put it down."

Lauren did what Bo told her to do and she put her phone down. She walked over to her then placed her hands on her waist before she leaned in to give Bo a kiss. As she pulled back Lauren smiled and said, "I am sorry and you have my undivided attention."

Bo smirked at her replied, "I better." She took hold of her hand and said, "Dinner is waiting."

The two of them went downstairs then Bo went into the kitchen and Lauren followed her. "I'll call Lexie tomorrow to see if she wants to have a study session. If we do it will probably going to pour into Sunday."

Bo set the roast on the stove top then said, "Why are you pulling an all-nighter?"

Lauren went into the cabinet and took down two plates as she explained, "Two months Bo. I take the boards in two months. I don't feel prepared for them."

Bo sighed then took the roast out of the pan then placed it on the cutting board. She started cutting it as she wondered, "Why don't you feel prepared?"

Lauren shrugged then told her, "Because I feel like I've been so focused on my papers and my clerkships that I don't think I've properly studied for them."

Bo turned to look at her and pointed out, "You've been studying day in and day out for your boards for months Lauren. I'm not going to let you psych yourself out two months before. It's not healthy."

Lauren let out a frustrated breath and argued, "I know it's not." She ran her hand through her hair. "But dammit Bo it's my career."

Bo turned so that she could set the knife down on the cutting board then she looked back at Lauren. Bo placed her hands on top of the island then leaned forward as she said in a calm tone, "I know it's your career and I know how important the boards are. But you freaking out about them two months before they happen will cause you nothing but unnecessary stress." She took a deep breath. "Focus on what you're doing and study when you can. You are an intelligent woman Lauren never doubt that about yourself."

Lauren stared at Bo. She knew that she was right but she over thought things so she stressed herself out. Lauren walked over to Bo and rested her head on her shoulder. Bo wrapped her arms around Lauren then kissed her forehead. Sometimes Lauren needed a swift kick in the ass to get her back to reality and Bo hated to be that person but she didn't want Lauren to burn out. Lauren sighed then mumbled, "I'm sorry."

Bo chuckled then kissed her forehead again before she said, "Don't apologise. You're going to panic and I've taken on the job of reeling you back in. That's the way it's going to be while you're going through this." She smiled. "Let's have dinner, recharge you, then we'll prepare for your next freakout."

Lauren bit Bo's shoulder then remarked, "You asshole."

"I'm your asshole though," Bo pointed out with a smile on her face.

Lauren moved away from her and said, "And I'm starting to rethink my decision on that one."

Bo gasped as she went back to cutting up the roast. "You've already started calling yourself my wife so can't take that back."

Lauren smirked at Bo's back then she went over to the island and picked up the bottle of wine. She refilled their wineglasses as she said, "Oh I can call myself your wife but I can also second guess my decision to take on your asshole personality though."

Bo looked at her over her shoulder with a smile on her face. "Wow you…." she shook her head, "incredible." She laughed then moved to get the two plates that Lauren had taken down. "I love it when you sass me."

Lauren smiled and replied, "Well if you want more let me know and I'll be glad to give it to you."

Bo smiled as she made her and Lauren's plates. "Oh I will always want more." She glanced at Lauren and said, "Go set us up in the living room."

Lauren watched Bo for a moment as she made their plates then she walked over to her. She kissed her cheek then said, "I love you Bo."

Bo returned the smile then gave her a kiss. "I love you too but don't think I won't forget about you sassing me. Payback is a bitch."

Lauren chuckled as she walked out of the kitchen. This is what she needed. A relaxing night with Bo where they trash talked each other before they cuddled up on the couch to watch an indie Italian film that Bo would love but Lauren would lose track of the plot within the first five minutes. It was the perfect night.