Things are back to normal in Fae land. Dyson and Tamsin still aren't on the greatest speaking terms, but they have to work together, so they put their differences aside. Kenzi acts a bit apprehensive when Tamsin comes around, having a dagger always with her.
At Bo's place, Tamsin has just walked in from Kenzi opening the door. "Kenzi," she says, in greeting.
"Tamsin," says Kenzi, looking at her suspiciously. She sits down on the couch.
"Do you know if Bo is ready?" Tamsin asks.
"Yeah, she's just upstairs. She'll be back down in a sec. So, where are you guys going anyway?"
"Picnic," says Tamsin, frowning from the very word.
"That's kind of romantic don't you think?"
Tamsin looks like she wants to barf. "Anyway, today is the day that we're having one of those things to mark how long you've been together and stuff, and so something special must be done."
"An anniversary?" says Kenzi, smiling a bit.
"Yeah that," says Tamsin, with a sigh. "Do you have to talk to me with a blade by your side all the time?"
"Yes I do. I can't believe it's you guys' anniversary, making it this far without killing each other or any of us, how sweet," says Kenzi.
Bo comes downstairs a little dressed up. "I'm ready."
"Aww don't you look purrty," says Kenzi.
"You look nice Bo," says Tamsin. She looks down at her own clothes. "I didn't know that I was required to dress up."
"You're fine," says Bo.
"Well you kids have fun," says Kenzi.
"Yeah, you too," says Bo.
Bo and Tamsin exit the house and get into Tamsin's truck. Driving. "I don't think your friend likes me very much," says Tamsin.
"Who Kenzi? She does."
"She talks to me with a knife."
"Oh that. She's just still freaked out about the whole Valkyrie episode. She'll get over it eventually."
"I'm still sorry about that."
"I know," says Bo, rubbing against Tamsin's hand. "And you don't have to keep apologizing for it. We all have blackouts sometimes, trust me."
"I don't. Lately, I have been experiencing so many things, and I think it's affecting me."
"I think you're fine. Don't think about it."
After the picnic, Tamsin and Bo lie on their picnic blanket with the picnic basket on the side of them, unclothed, a sheet over them. Bo's mouth open, finishing her last sounds, Tamsin on top. Relaxing now. Bo lies facing Tamsin, who is gently stroking the side of Bo's face. Tamsin starts kissing Bo, first on her lips then various parts of her body. Bo looks into Tamsin's eyes and she tells her that she's in love with her. Tamsin stops instantaneously, not knowing how to respond.
"I love you Tamsin," says Bo, her glowy eyes, soft and sweet.
Tamsin is looking nauseous. "I know. I heard you the first time." She removes herself, putting her clothes back on.
"What are you doing?" asks Bo, baffled.
"I…I just remembered that I have something to do," says Tamsin. "I have to go."
Bo puts her clothes back on as well. After she's done, Tamsin heads for the truck.
"Aren't you going to wait on me?" asks Bo.
"Yeah, get in the truck," says Tamsin, making Bo frown. The two get into the vehicle, driving silent the entire way. They reach Bo's place.
Inside the vehicle. "Why didn't you say anything?" asks Bo. Tamsin looks dumbfounded. "I told you that..."
"You don't have to say it again," says Tamsin, rather coldly.
Bo is rendered speechless.
"I can't deal with this," says Tamsin, shaking her head. "I'm tired of all this mushiness. I have had enough."
"How can you say that?" says Bo, with a heartrending look.
"The very thought of you saying what you said makes me sick to my stomach."
"Tamsin, you don't mean that?"
"I do. It disgusts me." Tamsin pauses. "Let me make this very clear to you. I don't want anything to do with you anymore. Don't contact me in any kind of way. Understand?"
"No I don't. Tamsin, why are you doing this? I thought we both cared about each other."
"What we had, it's over," says Tamsin, strongly. Bo begins tearing up. Tamsin looks away. "Leave."
Bo exits the car and slowly walks away. She looks at Tamsin, who notices, and goes into the house.
Inside. "So, how was the anniversary?" asks Kenzi.
Bo doesn't look at her and silently goes up to her room.
"Bo?" says Kenzi. She goes upstairs and finds Bo in her bed, crying. "Oh Bo," she says, climbing into the bed, holding her.
Tamsin drives to an uninhabited area after having drunk an entire bottle of liquor. She gets out of the truck and starts talking like she's conversing with someone. "I can't do this anymore," she yells. "You're going to have to find someone else because I can't." She stumbles drunken, and sits on the ground.
The figure with no form appears beside her. "You must. You know what will happen if you do not," it says. "You know how long he has prepared for this. He needs her. He cannot intervene unless…"
Tamsin cuts it off. "I don't care," she says.
"Take caution with your words Tamsin. And I do care. Not just for you but I as well. Every time you do not succeed, I am punished for it."
"I'm sorry," says Tamsin.
"I am not. I would gladly stand in your place if it means that you will live."
"I just don't know what to do. I'm so confused," says Tamsin.
"I warned you of this. You mustn't quit now. Personal feelings have no place in the life of a Valkyrie. Nor shall it ever come before duty and obligation. Feelings cloud judgments. It is not our way for a reason. It is who we are Tamsin. You are the special one. No one has ever gotten this far, but do not let it prevent you from honoring your commitment. Do not fall any deeper my sister. It is forbidden. Fulfill your mission Tamsin. If not for anyone else, at least for me. I must go now. He is coming." The figure vanishes.
A few days have gone by and Bo still hasn't left her room. Kenzi enters. "I know you don't want me here, but you can't keep doing this to yourself," she says.
"I don't care," says Bo.
"Look Bo, don't let Tamsin do this to you. You still have your friends, and I'm always here when someone breaks up with you."
"Are you trying to help or make me more upset?"
"Okay, I didn't mean it like that, but you still have people who care about you. All you need is some rebound sex, I'm telling you."
"But I don't want it."
"Alright Bo, I'm not gonna lie, it was super harsh what she did, but we all know that Tamsin is kinda fucked up. No offense, but she is. Surprised she lasted that long. Anywho, you gotta get up dude. Don't give her that power. Plus life goes on Bo, and we have cases to take care of, i.e., coins to make. We need you back to yourself. C'mon Bo," says Kenzi. Bo doesn't respond. "And you should shower, you look a hot ass mess. I only say this because I'm your friend."
"You're right," says Bo, sitting up. "I do have a job to do and people need my help."
"See, that's the spirit."
"I'm going to continue saving others." Bo gets out of bed.
"Yes. But first thing's first. We must save ourselves. Like showering."
Time goes by and Kenzi grows concerned about Bo. She talks to Dyson at the Dal. "I'm worried about Bo. She keeps taking all these cases."
"What's so different about that?" he asks.
"I mean we've had some close calls before, but now she only takes on the most dangerous ones. I'm only human Dyson."
"You talked to her about it?" asks Dyson.
"Yes. But ever since you know the split, it's like she's asking to be hurt. I don't know how long I can last. We have to do something," says Kenzi.
"What do you suggest?"
"I hate to say this, but we have to get them back together."
The station. Tamsin is at her desk looking over files. Dyson walks over. "Hey, I'm going to the Dal, do you want to come with, grab a beer or two and maybe play a round of pool?" he asks.
Tamsin looks up at him oddly. "What's with the sudden act of kindness?" she asks. "And no."
"Tamsin, like it or not we're stuck together. And in this line of work who can you trust if not your partner? So truce?" he says, extending his hand out to her.
Tamsin looks at him, contemplating. She shakes his hand. "I suppose it has been awhile since I've kicked your ass in pool anyway."
At the Dal. Tamsin and Dyson are drinking their beers and playing pool when Kenzi and Bo show up. "I don't know why I let you talk me into this yet again?" says Bo, to Kenzi. She looks over and sees Tamsin. "Great, I'm turning back around."
"No Bo, you need this. All you've been doing is work," says Kenzi.
"That's how we make a living."
"But all work and no play make for a dull Succubus. And who cares if your ex is here with your ex. Man, you really need to start dating outside the pool," says Kenzi. Bo gives her a oh-very-funny-not look. "C'mon, what did we say about giving people too much power? Now let's go, drinks on me."
"We don't even pay for drinks Kenzi."
"That's the well drinks, but we're going top shelf today baby," says Kenzi, grabbing Bo by the arm, dragging her in. They sit at the bar.
Back at the pool table. "I think we need more drinks friend," says Dyson.
"Then get them," says Tamsin.
"Got them last time, it's your turn."
"Fine," says Tamsin. She turns around and sees Bo at the bar. "Just my luck," she says. Walking over to the bar, she signals Trick for another round. Waiting.
"What's up Tamsin?" says Kenzi.
"Kenzi," says Tamsin, not looking.
"Yeah, I'm here just getting a few shots," says Kenzi.
"O-kay," responds Tamsin.
"Yep, Bo and…"
Tamsin gets the drinks and walks away.
Kenzi looks appalled. "That was so rude," she says. "Did you see that? She didn't even look in my direction. And I was in mid-sentence."
"I don't know why you even talked with her, she hates me," says Bo.
"You know what? We're not going to let that bother us because we have too much class. Let's do more shots."
An hour later. "I don't even know why she hates me," says Bo, drunk.
"I know right, you're so like un non hateable," says Kenzi, drunk.
"I mean who breaks up with you because you tell them that you love them? I mean who does that?"
"Wait what?" says Kenzi, like the music suddenly stopped at a party. "You never mentioned that part of the story. You love her Bo?" she asks. Bo slowly nods her head. "But how do you know know?"
"Because I can feel it in my heart Kenzi. She's still my first thought when I wake up and the last when I go to bed. And when I would see her, I'd automatically smile. I loved the way she looked at me with those piercing eyes that seemed to gaze not at me, but inside of me. She accepted me for me, and I accepted her, bad manners and all. And when I was with her, she made me feel like I was far beyond the clouds, like I was almost whole. Being away from her makes me feel like I've lost a part of me."
"Now I gotta cut a bitch," says Kenzi, searching through her purse. Bo grabs it. "Okay okay. Well, have you ever told her any of this?" asks Kenzi. Bo gives her a yeah-right look. "My bad, I forgot we were talking about Tamsin. Shit Bo, you really are in love with her."
"Yep, and I told her and she broke up with me, on our anniversary."
"Damn. Now that I know all of this combined, the whole situation is like a million times more fucked up. You may have dodged a bullet because Tamsin is crazy like cat crazy. You sure you don't want me to break a bottle and shank her? Because I will."
"Well the day is still young. I should just go over there and give her a piece of my mind."
Kenzi takes another shot. "Yeah," she says, nodding. Bo gets up. "Wait," she says, grabbing Bo. "I can't let you go out like that. Real friends don't let friends get crunk drunk. I think we had enough anyway and should probably go." Bo nods in agreement.
The two walk to the exit when Dyson stops them. "Hey you two, are you gonna be able to make it?" he asks.
"I'll have you know that I drive much better drunk than sober," says Kenzi.
"Are you sure? I can drive you home. Tamsin and I drove here together, but I'm sure she wouldn't mind," says Dyson. Tamsin doesn't respond or look.
"Don't worry Dyson, we'll be fine. Plus I'd rather take my chances hailing a cab from a creepy cab driver," says Bo.
"Yeah, a creepy cab driver who's nuts, crackers and bananas all at the same time," says Kenzi. She and Bo walk out.
Bo and Kenzi are working on another dangerous case when things go really wrong. They are surrounded by numerous Grimlocks, fighting their way through them. In the middle of the fight, Kenzi calls Dyson, using the other hand to attack with a sword.
"Dyson," he answers.
"Oh D man, I'm so glad you picked up," says Kenzi.
"Is everything all right?" he asks.
"No, everything is horribly wrong. We're surrounded by these ugly, no fashion sense whatsoever, I mean what are they wearing? And eww no eyes, but they keep coming at us. Grim somethings. And they don't fight fair."
"Did you say Grimlocks?" asks Dyson.
"Yes, and did I mention ugly. There's too many of them. And for having no eyes, they're some crafty sons-of-bitches. We need your help."
"Okay where are you?" he asks.
"We're at the." She stabs one kicking it off the sword. "We're at the, hold on." She dodges an attack. "The warehouse, on 46 and holy shit, it almost got me," she says, dodging another. "And Lennox. Hurry D. I don't want to be dead before you get here."
"Okay we're on our way," says Dyson. He does a U-turn. "Change of plans partner."
"Do I even need to guess who?" says Tamsin.
Dyson and Tamsin enter the scene. Tamsin shakes her head and sighs deeply. Dyson rushes to the action in wolf-man mode. Tamsin is reluctant to join in until one of the creatures tries to attack her. Now she's pissed and enters the scene heavily involved, snatching an axe from one that she finishes off and using it on the others. Kenzi is being backed into a corner by two of them, but the others are busy fighting other Grimlocks.
"Uh a little help here!" yells Kenzi.
"Dyson, go help Kenzi!" yells Bo, fighting off three.
"I'm already there," he says, ripping one of the Grimlock's throat out. Before he reaches Kenzi, the Grimlocks that were attacking her suddenly fall down dead on the ground. He and Kenzi do a what-the-hell-just-happened look.
They see Tamsin staring in their direction before bending over a bit, holding herself with her free arm like she's in pain. A Grimlock uses this opportunity to attack her. She blocks it with the axe but the force pushes her to the ground, knocking the axe out of her hand.
"Tamsin!" yells Dyson, who is out of range to get to her.
Tamsin's face turns, but it doesn't work on the Grimlock. She realizes that it doesn't have eyes. The Grimlock falls down face forward next to her with a sword in its back. Tamsin sits up and sees Bo is the only one missing a weapon as she continues on fighting. Standing back up, Tamsin takes the sword out of the Grimlock's back, attacking more.
When the fight is over, everyone is on their feet except Bo, who is sitting on the ground. Dyson and Kenzi run over to her while Tamsin walks.
"You okay Bo?" asks Dyson.
"Yeah I'm fine, just a little worn out," says Bo. Dyson helps her up. "Oh oww, slowly. One of those bastards managed to get me," she says, looking at a wound on her stomach.
Tamsin looks at Bo irritated. "Why are you being so reckless? Who in the hell goes off and fights a mob of Grimlocks alone?" she says, looking at Bo.
"Hey, standing right here," says Kenzi.
"I'm sorry is someone talking?" says Bo, looking at Tamsin. "And like you care."
"I don't," says Tamsin. She looks at Bo's wound. "Looks pretty deep. Guess you better find someone to fix that."
"Already have. You didn't think you were the only one did you?" says Bo.
"Well next time you want to die, don't call us," says Tamsin.
"I didn't and I won't," says Bo.
"Good," says Tamsin, walking away.
"Well at least they're talking again," says Kenzi.
"Bo, let me help you to your car," says Dyson.
Dyson and Tamsin are working a night shift at the police station when Bo enters. She walks over and stops at Dyson's desk. "Bo," says Dyson, standing up. "I didn't expect to see you here. Anything we can help you with?"
"I was in the neighborhood," says Bo. Dyson touches her shoulder. "Not so rough."
Dyson sees a piece of glass in Bo's hair. "What happened, are you hurt?" he asks.
"I kinda got pushed out a window, fell a few stories, car broke my fall. But I made it, can't say the same for the other guy," says Bo.
"Bo you have to heal," says Dyson.
"I know. That's why I'm here," says Bo.
"Then why are you still standing there?" he asks, looking like he's ready to be of service.
"Thanks," says Bo, to Dyson. "But I was leaning more on the side of Tamsin." Tamsin looks up at Bo while Dyson tries to conceal his disappointment.
"What makes you think I would do something like that? Don't you have a backup somewhere," says Tamsin.
"Because I know that there's some part of you that still cares. And I'm not walking away this time," says Bo.
"Are you sure about that?" says Tamsin.
"Yes," says Bo, sincerely.
"Your funeral," says Tamsin.
"Bo, this is insane. You could bleed to death internally," says Dyson.
"If it happens, it happens," says Bo.
Tamsin looks down at her files.
"That's suicide. Tamsin," says Dyson.
"No. And you're the last person to tell me anything," says Tamsin.
"If you two want to play this ridiculous game with each other, I'm not going to stick around for the outcome," he says, snatching his jacket, walking out.
Minutes pass and Bo is leaning on the desk. Tamsin looks up at her. "Still waiting?" she says.
"As long as it takes. I said that I would fight for you and I meant it."
Tamsin frowns from the words. "Why do you have so much faith in me?" she asks.
"Because I know you Tamsin…the person that exists deep down inside, the one that you try to hide, but you showed her to me, all the time, and even after all of this, I still love you Tamsin," says Bo.
Tamsin looks at her confused. She gets up and walks over to Bo, and they start kissing, all the way to the backroom, closing the door behind them. They begin snatching each other's clothes off like they lacked patience, kissing with an unmatched hunger. Tamsin picks Bo up and places her on the table. She leans Bo against it, slowly and gently moving her hand from Bo's head down to her legs, spreading them. Bo begins hitting the table in hopes of finding something to hold on to. She does so, gripping with both hands the edge of the table next to her head.