Hello everyone- So sorry for taking so long with this update. I promise to do better. I want to thank you all for continuing to read and review my stories. You keep me inspired and I am so grateful for it :D

Now that a few of my stories are finished, my new fic, "Good Ole Fashioned Payback" is Lauren-centric and set in the old west. It is something different for me so I hope you guys will give it a look, too.

Please enjoy another chapter of your favorite ladies enjoying happy times!

Chapter 14

Bo's Apartment Sunday Afternoon

"And that's when she kneed him in the balls!" Bo yells out, hardly able to finish the sentence from laughing so hard that she has tears falling from her eyes during the retelling of Lauren's encounter with Dyson last night to the group.

Her jaw hit the floor when she first heard the story arriving to escort her girlfriend home from the Dal. Getting over the sudden shock and awe of the fiery side of the blonde defending her honor, she discovered she was more turned on than ever and couldn't wait to get the sexy dancer back home. Needless to say, Lauren had her hands full with Bo's hands last night, that is until they stepped through the doorway, then it was a free for all of crazy love making. They wrecked the place so bad that they had to get up extra early to clean up before hosting lunch for all of their friends to celebrate Lauren quitting the Dal and starting her new research job.

Everyone is bent over in a fit of laughter and Hale has a look of disbelief even though he is in hysterics. Lauren just smiles and shakes her head at everyone's amusement. The blonde gives her girlfriend a gentle pat on the back and moves to top off the drinks.

Gasping for air as she attempts to calm her breath enough to speak, Tamsin wipes away her tears and looks at the blonde impressed. She nods her head in approval, "About time that sad sack got his. Here, here Doc!" She raises her glass and everyone follows as they toast the victor.

Lauren chuckles as she takes her drink. She has to admit to feeling some pride in the way she stood up to the man, but she's also a bit ashamed that her usual peaceful ways went so easily by the way side. Something about the way she feels for Bo just brings out the lioness in her and it's a little frightening, even though everyone else seems to enjoy it.

"I am glad you all approve. It seems that Bo has brought out a temper I never knew I had," she offers a half smile as she looks at her girlfriend and recalls the other time she struck someone, a familiar brunette, just a few weeks ago at the Dal.

Kenzi can't hold on any longer, a big grin on her face and her feet tapping in anticipation of the rest of the story, "I know right? In all the years I've known you I have never seen your temper, but I knew my bestie had some kick ass in her. What happened next?"

With a beaming smile, Bo waits to see if Lauren wants to do the honors, but the blonde gives her a nod to signal that she would let Bo finish the story. The brunette is loving this all too much to deny her the big finish. As Bo recounts her girlfriend's story, Lauren takes a seat on the edge of the recliner, slides her arm over the brunette's shoulders, and watches her friend's revel in the man's misfortune.

Twenty minutes later, the gang finally calms down to a dull roar.

"Damn Bo, guess I better take good care of you. I don't want to be on Lauren's shit list," Hale shakes his head. He is definitely glad that Bo finally has someone to look out for her in matters other than business.

Lauren grins back at him and gives her girl a squeeze as Bo pipes up, "Damn right! My girl has got my back. Right babe?"

The blonde smiles softly and places a gentle kiss on her lover's lips, "You know it, babe!"

Kenzi mocks them with a gagging motion, "Okay you two, break it up. I'm about to eat. I am starving dude, for realz."

"Relax, Kenz" Bo stands up and stretches while Lauren heads to the kitchen, "We know the rules. No inappropriate touching when you guys are around." Bo taking after Lauren, she rolls her eyes and smirks at the girl. "Why don't we all grab a plate before Kenzi throws a fit."

"Finally!" Kenzi let's out an exasperated sigh and is first up to the island where Lauren is pulling food out of the oven and setting out the plates.

Tamsin leans back on the counter with a wide smile and watches the blonde work. She is happy for Bo and the fact that she seems to have finally met her match. Their chemistry is obvious and the blonde is the perfect mix of Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman, Martha Stewart and badass Ronda Roussey. "So, what are you going to do with your time off, Lauren?"

Lauren just shrugs indifferently. She hasn't really put much thought into it, but she did take note that she can't remember the last time she had free time and doesn't know when she'll get it again, so she hopes to make the most of it. Solidifying her relationship with Bo is at the top of the list. "Well I hope to relax, of course, and spend more time with Bo. Maybe take a weekend and go home to see my mom. I have a month and a half before I start the new job and I'm not really sure what my schedule will be afterwards."

"That sounds good. You seem like you work too much. I bet you could use a little break before the real chaos begins," the older blonde suggests.

Nodding in agreement Lauren, gives her a friendly smile hands her a plate, "Definitely!" She leans along side Tamsin and watches Kenzi devour her plateful. Her old friend never ceases to amaze and she can't help but chuckle at the expression on Tamsin's face as she watches. "The girl can eat."

"That she can doc," the older blonde laughs, shaking her head. She takes a few bites of the delicious lasagna and leans in to Lauren. "I am glad you two are doing well. You make her very happy. That's important to me," she says softly so only they can hear.

The heartfelt words take Lauren by surprise. The older blonde can come off as gruff and uncaring but deep down she is very loyal and looks out for those close to her. She looks at Tamsin, recognizing the sincerity in her sentiment as she allows a small smile creep up on her lips before turning her eyes to Bo who is sitting in the recliner watching Kenzi eat. "Thank you. I can honestly say she makes me very happy, too."

With that, Tamsin heads over to the island to tease Kenzi about her dining etiquette and Lauren slides over to chat with Hale, hoping to get to know her best friend's boyfriend, and girlfriend's boss, a little better. It doesn't take long for them to get into a deep conversation about the technological advances in medicine and how Hale nearly invested in a few of them.

Sitting back in her recliner, the brunette takes in the sight of her new family. Her smile reaches her eyes watching Tamsin and Kenzi tease one another and Lauren and Hale talking shop. It occurs to her that she has never seen her old friend really around other people and Bo has to wonder what kind of life the woman is living. She has done so much for her, that she wants to repay the favor and getting her more involved in their life is going to be a big part of it.

The blonde brings over a plate and Bo whispers to her, "I love that everyone is getting along so well." Lauren looks over and nods her agreement, smiling at the new group dynamic. She hasn't spent much time with people besides Kenzi in quite some time and she admits that it is a nice feeling. She pats the seat next to her so that Lauren will take a seat and actually eat for a change. Bo has noticed her tendency to work straight through at school and tend to everyone else's needs rather than to take care of her own, so the brunette plans to keep a better eye on her girlfriend from now on. She needs to learn a healthy balance of work and play before things get really hectic for them.

XXX

Later that evening, after everything had been cleaned up and Kenzi took a bunch of leftovers back to Hale's, the lovers finally relax on the couch together. Lauren is positioned with her back against the front of the brunette, who has her arms around her girlfriend as they watch an old movie.

Bo unconsciously plays with the end of the blonde's long locks and thinks back on their afternoon, a wide sme taking over her face. "I really enjoyed today."

"Me too. We should do it more often," Lauren agrees, knowing that they could both benefit from more social time outside the two of them.

Taking a deep breath and placing a kiss on her girlfriend's head, the brunette has already started formulating plans for the next group outing. It pleased her greatly to see Tamsin having such a good time, too. "I think we will. I really want to include Tamsin more often if that's alright?"

"That's fine, Bo. I like her and she is your family." The blonde clears her throat uncomfortably and shifts a bit against Bo. "Speaking of family...would you like to come with me when I go see my mom?"

"You want me to meet your mom?" Not opposed to the idea at all, but surprised at being invited all the same, Bo leans around to try and look her girlfriend in the eyes. "Are you sure?"

"Well, yeah..I mean...if you want to. I know she would love to meet you," Lauren stammers, not really sure why she feels so uncomfortable asking. It probably has something to do with not bringing anyone home in so long since she hasn't been dating. She knows her mom will love Bo, and that it would bring her relief knowing that her daughter is not on her way to becoming an old maid.

Lauren narrows her eyes as Bo laughs loudly at her comment. "I bet! Kenzi told me they used to worry that you would end up a crazy old cat lady," she tries not to make it sound insulting, but its pretty funny.

"Yeah, yeah" the blonde laughs along. "That was definitely not on my agenda, though I do like cats. I just..." she trails off and seems to get lost in thought.

Noticing the blonde tense up, Bo begins to rub her neck a little. "It doesn't matter Lauren. We were both hell bent on doing our own thing, until the universe brought us together. I feel like the powers that be knew we needed someone, and I don't know about you, but I have no intention of giving you up."

The blonde rolls her eyes, "Giving recent events, I think it's safe to say that I have no intention of giving you up either. I love you Bo."

"I love you Lauren, and it feels so good to say that. I would love to meet your mother." They look at one another with adoration in their eyes."Yes...it does" Lauren agrees, lifting Bo's hand to her lips to place a loving kiss on her palm. She is finally letting the reality that she has found someone special sink in after all the years by herself it feels like she finally found the missing piece of her.

"I really hadn't thought I'd say those words to anyone," the blonde admits in a moment of vulnerability. "I think I'm going to enjoy a little down time with you. It's something I haven't had in a long time and if I hadn't met you I would have just worked straight through, because that was all I knew how to do."

"I think you have proved that you know how to do many things, doctor" Bo kisses her way down the blonde's neck. Lauren melts at the way Bo says the word doctor. If there is a way to make a word sexy, she can do it and the way she let's it roll off her tongue sends a shiver down her spine. "And," Bo continues, "I am honored that I am the one you let into your heart. I already can't imagine my life without you."

Bo's words hit a note deep inside of the blonde. She really did work hard to keep people away until Bo came busting through her walls. She couldn't have kept her out if she wanted to, it just feels too right. "Hey babe? Can we go to bed early" Lauren asks while suggestively waggling her brows.

"Mmm of course. I am always happy to go to bed with you, babe. I just hate Sunday's because I know tomorrow morning you will leave for the week," she pouts.

"I know. That's why we should make the most of tonight." Lauren takes her lover by the hand and leads her to the bedroom looking back over her shoulder with smoky eyes that makes the brunette's heart leap. Bo finds herself thinking about how no one else ever held her interest. Sometimes not even for a full night. It was more about the chase. Now, even after several months together, the slight flirtation by the blonde sets her afire more than it did when they first met. There is no more chasing. She already knows whats under the clothes and what the woman is like. There is no more fantasy and yet, maybe it's because of all that, or in spite of it. She knows that Lauren is hers. She knows the breathtaking body awaiting her and how amazingly real the woman is and she finds it more exciting everyday.

XXX

Bo has come to dread Monday's. Lauren leaves, the weekend is over and she is forced to see Dyson at work. She groans as she sees the man at the end of the hall, but to her surprise, and delight, he hightails it before she gets to him. No doubt he's embarrassed by the blonde showing him up the other night. "Well Monday just got a little better," she thinks until she rounds the corner and sees Evony sitting in her office. "Crap! Or maybe not." Bo lets out a hard sigh before entering the room with her prize smile on display.

The meeting goes better than expected as Evony is pleased with the progress. Bo has harnessed the younger goth crowd after observing Kenzi and the ad is performing well. The woman encourages her to keep making bold choices and reminds her that their goal is world domination.

"Bo, are you still with that pretty little blonde from the Dal? She was delicious looking," Evony smirks. If her goal was to get a rise from the brunette it worked.

Bo rolls her eyes and huffs, "Yes, no thanks to you."

"Oh honey it was all in fun. I can tell you are both in love and I wish you well, though if you guys ever want a third..." the dark skinned woman drums her fingers on the desk and looks up hopefully.

"No," Bo quickly puts an end to that thought, "but thank you."

Letting out a sigh that says she is exhausted with this conversation, Evony makes her way to the door. "Very well then. Go, make me money! Think I'm going to go find that handsome man for a second helping of yummy."

As she leaves the room Bo feels a little nauseous thinking of Dyson and the woman, on the other hand, she wishes Evony wanted something more than a play thing. Maybe she could take him off her hands.

XXX

Monday for Lauren comes and goes like usual. A train ride home, a few hours of classes, studying and then chat with Bo before bed. Tuesday afternoon Lauren gets a text from the brunette:

Bo: 'hello gorgeous :D. I have an idea for this weekend'

Lauren: 'you're not too shabby yourself ;) whats that?'

Bo: 'I want to take you out on the town. how bout dinner and broadway or would you prefer dugout seats for the Yankees?'

Lauren: 'ohhh! both sound nice but I vote Yankees'

Bo: 'so you love the Evil Empire huh?"

Lauren: 'i love Jeter. He's sexy'

Bo: 'sexier than me?'

Lauren: 'impossible. No one is sexier than you'

Lauren: 'well, except me of course ;D'

Bo: 'not lacking in the self esteem department i see, lol. You are definitely sexy babe'

Bo: 'ballgame it is! i miss you! Ttyl

Lauren: 'miss you to. Cant wait'

The blonde slides her phone down into her pocket and heads to the kitchen where she finds Kenzi ridding the world of cereal. As she pours another bowl she looks up at Lauren and smirks knowingly.

"Someone's been talking with her lady lurve," she makes a bunch of kissy noises.

Lauren narrows her eyes at her friend, "Stop it! What makes you say that?"

"Oh nothing, just that you get all googly eyes when you do. You got it bad for her."

"I don't get googly eyes," she huffs and climbs up on the stool next to her friend.

"Whatevs," Kenzi shrugs.

"You got one thing right though Kenz, I got it bad. I've never been like this about anyone. I always thought it was silly when people would talk about fawning over someone and here I am, totally in love with this woman," the blonde shakes her head in disbelief at her behavior.

"Oh, it's not just you. She's gone loco too. Hale even said so." her friend looks her in the eye with sincerity in her voice. "I'm really happy for you Lo."

"Thanks. I am taking her to meet mom next weekend and want to know if you want to come back with us. I know she misses you too."

"I love your mom, but I think I will let you two lurvers do that alone. Besides I got weekend plans with my honey," she winks playfully.

Lauren steals a bite of the cereal. "Yeah how is that going? He seems nice and you two get along well."

"Amazeballs! He is so sweet and funny and his abs...OMG! He gets my quirkiness ...thank goodness you met Bo," the Goth laughs.

"Well I am glad she makes us both so happy," Lauren laughs and squeezes her bestie in a tight hug.

XXX

"Hi, mom"

"Oh hello honey, it's so good to hear from you. Thank you for not making me hunt down Kenzi for an update on you" the woman laughs.

The blonde just rolls her eyes, knowing that her mom was half serious. "You are most welcome mom. How have you been?"

"Just fine nothing new here. Ms. Ruth got herself another cat. That's five in all. How many do you need?"

"I don't know, but you will be happy to know that I am not on course to become a crazy cat lady as you like to suggest." Lauren tries to keep from laughing at the running joke, but sadly, she was probably on her way to that end.

"Oh my Lauren. Does that mean...does that mean you have a girlfriend" her mother asks with hopeful enthusiasm.

Lauren could hear her smile through the phone. "Yes it does" she answers with more pride than she thought was necessary. "We have been going out for a lttle while and I was afraid to put a label on it, but she is amazing. I am planning to come home for the weekend in two weeks and I thought I would bring her with me, if that is alright with you?"

"You better! It has been so long honey. I would love to meet her. Is Kenzi coming, we have plenty of room?"

"No, unfortunately she has plans."

"Oh, I hope they involve a boyfriend."

Mom is always checking up on the two of them. It's not that she wants them married off, she just wants to make sure they are happy and finding love the way she did. Her mom always said that love is what makes the difference between having a life and loving life.

"Actually they do, but I will let her tell you about him. I can't wait to see you mom."

"Me too. I've missed you and I am so glad my two girls have someone special in their lives right now."

"I wish you would come here, but Ii know you hate to travel," the blonde says with sadness evident in her voice.

Her mother hears the tone and immediately changes the subject. "Enough about me. Does she make you happy Lauren? What does she do?"

"Relax mom, she is an advertising executive in the city and yes she makes me very happy." Lauren's smile reaches her eyes thinking about the woman who now holds her heart. What a difference a few months make.

"It sounds like this could be something serious."

"I really hope so mom, because I am in love with her. I didn't want to be. I tried not to be, but...I was done the minute I laid eyes on her."

"That is serious honey. I have never heard you talk like that about anyone you have ever dated. That's how I felt about your father." Her mom feels relieved at hearing the joy in her daughter's voice. It has been so long since she really saw Lauren happy.

"I know. That's one of the things that helped me realize it could be real, because otherwise it just seems too fantastical to be real."

"Sometimes Lauren, real life is more magical than fantasy. I will see you soon. I love you."

"I love you, too mom."

Her mom hangs up the phone, but Lauren is still stuck on her last words. That is certainly true in her case. All she needed to do was open herself up to the fairytale.

XXX

"Come on babe you ready?" Lauren lets out an exasperated sigh. It seems like she is always waiting on the brunette when they go out. Granted it is always worth the wait, she's a bombshell after all, but one of the blondes pet peeves has always been tardiness. Of course, when Bo comes out in a Yankee jersey, short shorts and her hair up in a pony tail under a Yankees ball cap, the blonde lets out a gasp. Bo takes pleasure in the response as she saunters up with a smirk and wraps her hands around Lauren's waist.

"Sorry I took so long. I want to look good for you. Is this alright or should I change," Bo asks with a sexy grin, but judging by the look in her girlfriend's eyes, she's pretty sure she already knows the answer.

Lauren clears her throat and pushes down her desire to rip off the jersey. Bo would make a gunny sack look hot, but seeing her all casual in this sporty outfit is a major turn on. "Well I can tell you it was worth the wait babe. You are so damn hot" she growls as she pulls back to get a better look at the brunette. "I think you need to put on different shorts though. Longer ones if I am going to be forced to sit next to you for several hours in public."

The brunette throws her head back and let's out a hearty laugh, "Oh no I'm not. It is going to add to the fun," she waggles her brows devilishly.

"Ugh! You are going to be the death of me babe!"

"Ah, but what a way to go," she snickers at the blonde. "You love me, now come on," she takes Lauren's hand and leads her out the door. "We don't want to miss the first pitch. I know someone who loathes being late," she winks.

Lauren is enjoying playful Bo. The woman is always charming, but there are times when she can almost literally put you under her spell and right now she is working it hard. "Mmmm. So, Mo Rivera, huh?"

"Definitely! The best closer in baseball. The two of us know a little something about closing," she smiles, obviously proud of her skills, as she should be.

"Ah, nice. Maybe you should start playing "Enter Sandman" when you meet your clients," she says with a sly smile.

Bo cocks her head pondering the suggestion seriously. "I like it, but I don't think Hale would go for it."

"I was just kidding Bo," she runs her hand down the brunette's back.

"Oh," Bo blushes a little. Sometimes she has trouble knowing if the blonde is kidding or not since she has stellar poker face. Note to self, don't play poker with her, she is probably a pro.

The elevator door opens and Lauren can't contain herself with the brunette being an irresistible combination of ultra sexy and super adorable at that moment. She pulls Bo inside and pushes her up against the wall. Catching the brunette by surprise, she let's out a yelp that is muffled by the blonde plunging her tongue inside in a fevered kiss. Lauren let's her hands work their way down until they each have a firm grasp of Bo's barely clothed backside, making her girlfriend moan deeply. Pushing her body tightly against the brunettes, the assault on Bo's senses continue until the elevator door opens. Lauren quickly separates and walks out like nothing happened, leaving behind a breathless, weak kneed Bo with a shell shocked expression and kiss swollen lips. Once she is several steps away, Lauren turns around with a seductive grin admiring her handiwork. "You coming?"

Bo looks thoroughly confused after being left high and not so dry in an elevator. "A few minutes longer and I would have. What the hell was that?" She trots to catch up with the blonde.

"Now you can be as frustrated as I will be all afternoon looking at you in those shorts," she nudges the brunette as they head to the street.

Bo stops, a stunned look on her face. The blonde never ceases to amaze. "Really, Lauren? I could change you know and we could finish this really quick...like really quick after that little exchange," she wiggles her finger back at the elevator. She could miss the first pitch, she would much rather have a few minutes of sexy time with her girlfriend.

"Nah, I don't wanna be late," she shrugs and keeps walking. "It was nice of Hale to give us his tickets," the blonde says as if she hadn't a care in the world, knowing it is driving Bo crazy.

"I think it's you that will be the death of me, missy" Bo grins, once again wondering how the heck she scored such an amazing woman."Don't think you wont pay for that little tease sometime in the future." Bo says hoping to get the last laugh, but she knows that Lauren won this round.

"Bring it, babe" she winks with a bright smile.