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It was a warm sunny day and Lauren, Kenzi and Bo were walking around town. Lauren had made a few pit-stops to get some snacks for all of them as they headed to the park. Bo had commandeered Toby's stroller from the get-go and pushed it forwards smiling happily. Her eyes regularly dropped to the sleeping baby.
Kenzi had visited Lauren's office yesterday per Bo's orders. Bo had tagged along with Tamsin to get info on their ongoing case and coerced Kenzi to check up on the doctor, when she herself was unable. Lauren had been surprised to see the petite brunette stroll into her office. So Kenzi had soon fessed up 'Bo sent me okay?'. Lauren had chuckled and later mentioned to Kenzi, that she was going for a picnic with Toby to the park. She wanted to know, if Kenzi and Bo would like to join them. 'Lamo' Kenzi had scoffed cheekily, but her eyes had lit up, when Lauren had added that they would also feed the ducks. And that had settled the deal – They were going to the park.
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"He's completely smitten with you." Lauren smiled softly, when Toby clung to Bo's shirt as they watched Kenzi feed the ducks.
"Ow! You featherly asshole! Son of a bitch!" Kenzi suddenly snarled. "Get the fu.."
"Kenz! Baby present! Watch your mouth." Bo hissed.
"That.." Kenzi pointed to a duck with a large piece of bread in its mouth. "..A-hole snatched a whole piece straight from my hand! Everyone deserves equal share of the goods! Not just one greedy little.. poohead!" She ranted.
"Calm down. Just shun him from now on." Bo smirked. "Weirdo."
"You shouldn't really give them bread anyway. I have cracked corn for them in my bag." Lauren inserted.
"Cracked corn? Where's the fun in that? Everybody has the right to eat some junk now and then." Kenzi huffed.
"You're very passionate about ducks and equality aren't you?" Lauren teased.
"I am." Kenzi said in mock seriousness. "And also.. I have a thing for ducks." She shrugged sheepishly.
"Right." Lauren let out a tinkling laugh not noticing Bo swooning at the sound.
But Kenzi noticed and smirked at Bo, before turning to glare at Lauren. "Shut up. Get me a coffee will you." She commanded, but her wide smile contradicted the glare she was trying to shoot at the blond.
"I'll go get us coffee." Lauren gave a lopsided grin getting up. "Thing for ducks." Kenzi heard her snicker on her way.
"You're melting into a puddle of totally unbaddass goo Bo." Kenzi nodded towards Lauren walking away. "It's kinda gross." She grinned.
"I don't want to be a badass." Bo sighed heavily. "Anymore."
"You're really embracing this family stuff aren't you?" Kenzi noted, before tickling Toby's belly making him giggle and squirm in Bo's lap. "He's cute."
"Very cute. And I love him already. I've always wanted a family. I kinda buried that dream long ago, because, you know, everything. But now.. I don't want to assume anything.. Or get ahead of myself, but I really like all this. Being with Toby. Being with Lauren."
"Have you two talked about.. things? About Cam? You and Hotpants? Future plans?"
"Just briefly. She told me she was going to have to talk with Cam. I think they met yesterday.. I don't know. Does she seem weird to you?"
"Who? Cam?"
"No. Lauren. Distant? Hesitant? Weird?"
"No. Same old same old. You ogle her and she ogles you. You're just paranoid. And weird. She's just probably processing. She doesn't know you're ready to move here right? You'll talk about it and voilá – a happy family."
"Shut it. She's coming." Bo snapped at Kenzi and turned to smile adoringly at approaching Lauren.
"Gross." Kenzi made a gagging noise.
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"So.. Bo." Lauren met Bo's eyes as they sat on the bench. Bo was still holding Toby, while Kenzi was just hovering around.
"Yeah?"
"I thought that we.. Um would you like to come to dinner tonight?" Lauren rushed out.
"Oh." Bo breathed staring at Lauren. This was going to be a date right? Dinner, Bo realized happily.
"I'll ask Tamsin too." Lauren added hastily, when Bo didn't immediately answer thinking the brunette was opposed to the idea.
"We'd love to come. What are you making? I can't wait!" Kenzi butted in and rubbed her belly playfully.
"Kenzi.." Bo groaned and kicked herself for not saying 'yes' faster. YES, it's a short and fast word to say, she fretted. Bo was sure the initial invite had been for her only, but now both Tamsin and Kenzi were coming too.
"Why are you so excited? I could be an awful cook." Lauren smirked.
"Well, I know for a fact that you're not. You are a master chef and you bake too!" Kenzi declared with a finger pointed at Lauren.
"For a fact?" Lauren lifted an eyebrow.
"Tamsin is a trustworthy source." Kenzi nodded grinning.
"That she is." Lauren complied. "I thought I'd make something simple like lasagna."
"Yes." Kenzi approved, while Bo rolled her eyes at Kenzi's antics. "Desert?"
"Blueberry pie with ice cream – how does that sound?"
"Yummy!" Kenzi practically squealed. "We are definitely coming to dinner! Right Bo?"
"Right." Bo exhaled happily peering in Lauren's eyes even if the slight disappointment was coiling in her belly. She would have wanted to have dinner with Lauren and Toby alone. Next time she'd be faster to speak out, Bo decided.
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"So Lauren asked us to dinner at her house tonight?" Kenzi reminded standing at the door to Bo room, when it was nearing seven pm and she was getting hungry.
"Yes." Bo answered, while changing her clothes.
"At eight right? So when are we leaving?"
"You're not coming." Bo met her friend's eyes, before pulling a tank top over her head.
"What? Why?" Kenzi scoffed. "I'm hungry."
"Because Tamsin's not coming. Lauren called and told me Tamsin's at work. So you're not coming either."
"You're a meanie." Kenzi pouted. "You'd deny me Lauren's tasty cooking just because you want to have your way with her?"
"Yes. I'm doing just that."
"Right. Just wanted to make sure. Carry on." Kenzi punched Bo gently on her arm.
"I want to spend some time alone with Lauren and Toby. I hope you don't.."
"I don't mind Bo. I was just teasing." Kenzi smiled. "Get dressed and go spend time with them."
"Thanks."
"I'll order a pizza." Kenzi shrugged. "But you - bring me the leftovers." She narrowed her eyes pointing a finger at Bo.
"Right. Sure." Bo let out a big laugh.
"Don't laugh! Promise me Bo. Leftovers!" Kenzi snarled annoyed. "Or else.."
"Fine. Jeez." Bo relented. "You're not coming with. I'll bring you leftovers."
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"Hey Bo." Lauren with a blinding smile greeted as she opened the door. "Come in." She had Toby snuggled against her shoulder.
"Hey." Bo placed a quick kiss on Lauren's lips and then on the back of Toby's head.
"He just got up from a nap. I think he'll be up a while and will have dinner with us. Is that okay?"
"Of course it is." Bo chuckled. "I'd love to have dinner with the two of you."
"Where's Kenzi?" Lauren asked peering behind Bo.
"Um.. She couldn't make it." Bo shrugged. "May I?" She motioned to the baby. At Lauren's nod she plugged the tiny human in her arms.
"Couldn't make it? She made me promise, that I'd have bacon in my lasagne! And now she 'can't make it'?" Lauren huffed and Bo wasn't sure, if the blond was really annoyed or just playing her.
"Bacon huh?" Bo smiled sheepishly. Kenzi was gonna kill her, if she didn't get her a doggy bag.
"So where is she?" Lauren had a mischievous glint in her eyes, that Bo caught and knew that the blond was onto her.
"I forced her to stay at home okay?" The brunette confessed.
"Figured." Lauren snickered softly. "Poor Kenzi."
"Since Tamsin wasn't coming, I wanted to have an evening with you and Toby." Bo shyly lowered her eyes.
"Just us." Lauren put her hands around Bo squishing her baby in between. She brushed her lips over Bo's. "I like it."
"Kenzi wants leftovers." Bo sighed making Lauren snort. "I'm serious."
"Okay. She did give you hard time huh?" The blond smirked.
"A little." Bo captured Lauren's lips more firmly intending to deepen the kiss, when a chubby baby hand smacked on her cheek.
"Hey Toby sweetie." Bo cooed lifting the boy so that she could peer into his eyes. "Let's get something to eat okay?"
"This way." Lauren motioned. "I already set the table. I'll just go get Toby's dinner. Just plop him in his high chair and strap him in. I'll be right back."
"Right.. We can do this Toby. Oh yes we can. You just sit here and I.." Bo mumbled to the grabby baby as she plopped the boy in his chair. "No, no. Not my hair. Ouch. Let go. Okay. Yes. Now the straps.. and the buckles. How the hel.. heck you connect these?"
"Don't fret, buddy. Here." Bo shushed, when Toby started squirming in his seat and gave him a rattle toy to play with. "Ha! I got it." Bo rejoiced making Toby also squeal delighted, when the belt buckles clicked shut.
"You're good with him you know." Lauren said softly from the door way.
"Oh.. Thanks. I'm just happy he seems to like me." Bo smiled.
"What's not to like." Lauren said with a small smile.
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"Sorry, if this was.. too domestic." Lauren said in a hushed voice, when Toby had fallen asleep. Bo had helped her bathe him after dinner as he made a mess with his finger foods.
"Shush. I loved spending time with you and Toby." Bo smiled. "He's so beautiful." Bo exhaled looking down on the sleeping baby.
"I've always thought so. My big guy. I can't believe he's over six months old already." Lauren said softly noting the adoring look on Bo's face. "Would you like a glass of wine or tea or.. something?"
"Tea would be great."
"Let's go downstairs." Lauren took Bo's hand in hers. She leaned in the crib and pecked Toby on his cheek, before tugging Bo downstairs with her.
Lauren quickly made tea for them and they settled on the couch in the living room. Bo knew this was the perfect opportunity for them to talk. They were alone, undisturbed and in a peaceful mellow mood. But still she was hesitant to start the conversation. She wasn't sure she could handle it, if Lauren had decided to try to work it out with Cam. Lauren had kissed Bo, so getting back with Cam was.. Unlikely? Bo wished. Or maybe Lauren didn't need or want her in their lives. Maybe Lauren was happy with a family of just herself and Toby.
"So.. Um I wanted to talk to you.." Lauren started breaking the silence and startling Bo.
"Yeah? About?" Bo put her tea mug on the table taking a breath trying to brace herself for things to come and to be calm.
"About Cam. And things." The blond met Bo's eyes.
"Oh." Bo swallowed anxiously. "Okay?"
"About us." Lauren continued. "I've been on a few dates with Camila in the past few weeks."
"I know. You told me."
"Right.. I did. The dates have been.. Whatever. What I'm trying to say is that.." Lauren took a breath. "I'm not dating her anymore."
"You're not?"
"I told her that.. You.. Um.. I told Cam that I can't be with her, because I want you.." Lauren finished with her eyes widening, while Bo couldn't fight the smirk adorning her face. "I meant get to know you! I want to get to know you.. Shit.. Um.. I felt like an asshole doing that to her, but I had to."
"You weren't an asshole Lauren. Quite the opposite. You were straight with her. Honest. You didn't string her along. You didn't want to be bouncing between.. two people." Bo said softly. She felt a monumental bang of guilt punch her gut thinking back how she had strung the blond along. Being with Lauren, but then went back to Dyson. Lauren and Dyson.. And then Tamsin, Rainer.. The list just went on and on. Bo knew she ever only had loved Lauren, but still managed to destroy everything. Easily. She had been so cruel and.. uncaring really. That would never ever be an issue again. Bo vowed silently to treat Lauren with utter respect and love. To never hurt her again. To always put her first.
"Thanks.. So.. I.. I'd like to date you, if.. um... If that's something you'd be interested in?" Lauren stammered blushing a little. "Bo?" She prodded, when the brunette only stared at her with wide eyes.
"Are you.. kidding me?" Bo looked at the blond with a totally baffled expression on her face.
"Oh.. I'm sorry. I thought.. We might.." Lauren's face fell. "I obviously read this situation between us all wrong.. I.."
"Lauren." Bo stopped Lauren from rambling and took the blond's face in her hands. "I am.. very interested." She kissed the doctor gently sighing as soft excitement bubbled inside her.
"So the distance doesn't bother you?" Lauren asked breathlessly.
"Of course it bothers me." Bo said. "But I might be.. extending my stay here. Indefinitely."
"Really? You'd move here to Vancouver?"
"I am looking at my options." Bo promised sincerely. "You and Toby are playing a very big part in my decision."
"Okay." Lauren acknowledged. She didn't want to pressure Bo into staying.
"It's getting late. Maybe I should be heading out." Bo said quietly as she squeezed Lauren's hand.
"Like you said.. It's late. You can sleep here, if.. If you want to?" Lauren asked looking vulnerable as if Bo could ever turn her down.
"I want." Bo breathed.
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Thanks for reading :)
A/N Oh jeez.. I'm feeling the cheesiness and fluffiness creep upon me again :D Sorry!
A/N I'm thinking approx. two to three more chapters to come and then this story will be wrapped up. Many of you have been concerned/anxious that this story can't end well for BoLo. I have from the very start had a plan how to end this (happily I hope) and worked towards a happy end, but of course it's debatable on how you see it then :P
A/N And also.. I have a thing for ducks ;)