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Lauren gasped seeing her fiancé standing in the doorframe of the clinic.
"Tom…When did you? How did you?" Lauren asked stunned.
"I thought I would surprise you. I got into town early this evening but wanted to get settled in
before coming over." Tom said grinning.
"Settled in?" Lauren asked with a look of embarrassment and confusion on her face.
"I bought a small house just outside town."
"What?" Lauren huffed.
"Excuse me." Tom looked curiously at Bo. "Where are my manners? I'm Tom Quick."
Bo surveyed the man in front of her. He was young, Bo guessed Tom to be about 26. He was
conventionally handsome with thick blonde hair that boyishly fell over his forehead.
"I'm Bo." Bo said coldly.
"I'm sorry. I am interrupting you with a patient?" Tom looked back to Lauren.
"The doctor was just looking at my wrist. I banged it up the other day." Bo quickly
intervened. "It's feeling much better now."
Lauren was grateful there was only the glow of the candlelight to mask her blush. She knew
Tom hadn't seemed to see anything before he walked in for which she was very grateful.
"That's my girl. She always knows just what to do." Tom smiled.
"I should be getting back. Thank you, doctor. It was nice to meet you." Bo said trying to keep
her voice steady.
As Bo walked out of the clinic, she stiffened as she saw Tom pull Lauren into a warm embrace.
What am I doing?
X
Lying awake on her small bed above the clinic Lauren let her mind spin. They had gotten into a
heated discussion after Bo left. Tom was always supportive of Lauren, never cruel or
disrespectful. She hated surprises of which he was well aware. How could he just show up at
her clinic without a telegram? He could have caught them in the act.
What act? What would have happened if Tom hadn't shown up? I am engaged.
Lauren softly cried into her pillow until sleep settled her mind.
X
Bo returned to Kenzi's to find Tamsin topless and awake in her bed.
"Tamsin please." Bo growled.
"I thought you'd never ask." Tamsin snickered.
"I am not in the mood."
"The Bo I know is always in the mood." Tamsin said pulling Bo into bed.
Bo fell heavy onto the bed as Tamsin spun to straddle Bo's hips. Tamsin grabbed Bo's shirt
untucking it and started unbuttoning her vest. She leaned down aggressively meeting Bo's lips
with her own.
Bo was feeling a million emotions as Tamsin lips crushed her own.
"Tamsin stop." Bo broke the kiss.
Tamsin pouted in protest. This is what they did, hot steamy meaningless sex. She needed Bo
tonight.
"Fine, whatever BoBo! I will find Simone, she will sleep with anyone." Tamsin shouted with
venom oozing from her lips. Tamsin slammed the door but not before saying loudly enough for
Bo to hear. "The damn doctor is not into women!"
X
Lauren was alphabetizing her books when there was a gentle knock on the clinic door. Her
Victorian gown now replaced with a simple baby blue dress. She woke early the next morning
feel very productive. Anger always put her in the mood to get things done.
Brushing the dust from her hands Lauren made her way through the pile of books to the front
door. She opened the door to see Tom with a bouquet of wildflowers.
Trying her best to hide the disappointment from creeping into her face Lauren smiled as Tom
handed her the flowers.
"I am sorry Lauren. I thought you would be pleased to see me and I want to surprise you."
"It's not that am not glad to see you Tom. I just wished you would have sent word." Lauren
stated.
"I know. I was just excited to see you." Tom blushed.
Lauren felt a pull of empathy for Tom. He was innocent in all this she kept reminding herself.
Science had always been enough for Lauren. I thought of love or any of the emotions that
went along with it never affected Lauren. Until now…
"I am going to talk to the teacher here in town about the Indian reservation if you would like to
join me?"
"I have a lot to do here. I will catch up with you later." Lauren said.
"We can have lunch, I will pick you up." Tom stated eagerly.
Lauren nodded yes as Tom made his way to the schoolhouse.
X
Kenzi wiped the counter down in front of where Bo sat miserably. She had never seen her
friend so defeated.
"Boobycakes?" "Bo?" "Hey!" Kenzi swatted Bo's arm with the rag she had been cleaning with.
"Ouch! Quit it, Kenz." Bo yelped, rubbing her arm.
"What is wrong with you? You have been sulking all morning." Kenzi looked concerned.
"Nothing, I am fine." Bo stated as she rose to stand.
"Uh huh. Well when you feel like telling the truth you know where to find me BoBo." Kenzi
rolled her eyes, knowing Bo would confide in her once she sorted things out.
"I am going to the blacksmith's to go check on Morgan." Bo told Kenzi as she walked out
outside.
X
The bright sun had already crept up over the sleepy town when Tom showed up at the clinic
with a picnic lunch. Hoping to impress Lauren; Tom had made egg salad sandwiches, lemonade,
and peach cobbler.
Lauren was busy shuffling about the clinic when she saw Tom walk in with a picnic basket. Her
heart sank when she remembered she told him she would have lunch with him.
"Hello beautiful." Tom said. Taking off his hat, he gave Lauren a warm smile.
Lauren scowled at the term of endearment as she turned to reach for her shawl.
"Good afternoon." Lauren did her best to smile.
"I packed a lunch. I thought we could find a nice spot outside of town and enjoy the day."
"Sure, that sounds nice." Lauren said trying her best to smile.
X
Bo had already checked on Morgan and was trying to clear her head when she noticed two
figures in the distance sitting under a huge tree, Bo immediately went on guard. No one had
any word of Jake's brothers but Bo wasn't taking any chances. As she got closer, taking cover
behind some brush she clearly saw one was a woman.
Probably just some kids out for a good time. Bo thought as she saw the man lean over and
gently kiss the woman.
Making her way closer to the figures and out of the brush, Bo now clearly saw that it was Tom
and Lauren. Before she could turn to make a hasty getaway Lauren looked up to see Bo quickly
turn and flee in the opposite direction.
"What's wrong?" Tom asked, seeing the concern on Lauren's face.
"Can we go back into town? I am not feeling well." Lauren knew said had to find Bo and
explain.
"Of course, it must be the heat." Tom replied helping Lauren to her feet.
X
Bo stormed into Kenzi's letting the doors swing rapidly. Ignoring the onlookers Bo headed up to
her room letting the door slam.
"What the hell girl?" Tamsin said, opening Bo's door and watching as she clasped on the bed.
"Tamsin go away." Bo wanted nothing more than to be alone with her mess of emotions.
Tamsin had known Bo a long time and never seen her this upset.
"You can talk to me. I am fully clothed and sorry for the other night."
Bo smirked at Tamsin trying to get her to laugh. Tamsin had been a good friend to Bo after Bo
learned she could finally trust her. Tamsin had a good heart and also sought justice.
"It's that doctor isn't it?" Tamsin asked knowingly.
"What's wrong with me? She is engaged Tamsin."
"You know girls like her are only going to break your heart. She's not like us. You just need a
little fun." Tamsin winked.
"I don't even want sex." Bo said surprising herself.
"Oh God! You're falling for her?" Tamsin said with a disgusted look plastered on her face.
"No. You know I don't do love."
"Then what the fuck Bo?"
Before Bo could respond Tamsin grabbed Bo and kissed her hard. Bo let Tamsin's hands
wander up to her breasts as Tamsin pushed her aggressively down on the bed.
Instantly Bo felt disgusted with herself, tears welling in her eyes. "I can't. Not like this."
Tamsin's blue eyes flashed hurt to rage before she stomped out only to meet Lauren in the
hall. "She's all yours." Tamsin said as she glared at Lauren.
Trying to adjust her clothes Bo jumped to her feet.
"Lauren?" Bo said looking surprised and flushed.
"Bo, I wanted to apologize for earlier. I should have not led you on like that." Lauren said
sincerely.
"You don't owe me an apology." Bo said intently.
"I am engaged to be married and you obviously have the other offers." Lauren said gesturing to
Bo's disheveled appearance. Bo didn't miss the pain in Lauren's eyes.
"I can explain…" Bo said before Lauren cut her off.
"Really it's not necessary. I should be going."
As Lauren made her way to the door Bo spun her around and shut the door behind her. She
gently grabbed Lauren by her waist and kissed her softly on her lips. Lauren tried to pull away
but Bo pushed her up against the door deepening the kiss further. Lauren melted into Bo's
embrace letting Bo's tongue explore her mouth.
Tom had only kissed Lauren a few times on the lips, stirring nothing inside her. The kisses Bo
was now generously alternating from her mouth to her neck had Lauren on fire. Lauren had
never been so consumed with passion; her whole body ached with desire as Bo let her hands
slip up to Lauren's breasts.
"Stop." Lauren whispered, her eyes heavy with desire.
"What's wrong?" Bo asked, stroking Lauren's face gently.
"I can't… I can't do this." Lauren said as her eyes filled with tears as she pulled herself free from
Bo's arms.
"I have to go." Lauren stated as Bo watched her run down the hall.
Bo stared after her for several minutes. Why am I doing this to myself? I could have any
woman I wanted. Why her?
Bo flooded with her emotions packed her bags for the reservation.
X
Kenzi watched as Lauren ran outside with tears running down her face. She had just come back
from the general store when the blonde almost ran into Kenzi.
Doris came over to grab the supplies from Kenzi. "Here let me." Doris said reaching for the
items.
"Thanks D." Kenzi made her way up to Bo's room.
"Bo?" Kenzi knocked softly on Bo's door.
"Go away!" Bo said as Kenzi opened the door.
"Doesn't anyone care about my privacy?"
"Not when you bring all your drama into my place, sweet pea." Kenzi had never seen Bo look
so miserable.
"Please tell me what is going on with you and Dr Hotpants?"
"Dr Hotpants?"
"What? It suits her." Kenzi stated rolling her eyes. "So tell me what happened?"
"She's engaged to a man." Bo spat.
"Just because the doc is in a man's profession doesn't mean she's into woman BoBo."
"She kissed me back. She's into me I can feel it."
"Bo do not fall for her! We need to be on good terms with the doc."
"She's not like anyone I have ever met. She's beautiful, strong and smart. So smart. Her eyes
are the most beautiful color of amber. I need to see her. I need to tell her how I feel."
"Gag me!" Kenzi said making a face. "Do what you have to, just don't bring all your drama
here."
"Speaking of, I am heading to the reservation tonight. Jake's brothers are supposed to be in
town tomorrow and I don't want to put you or the girls in danger."
"Be careful, Bo." Kenzi squeezed her friend's hand before heading downstairs.
X
Lauren was sitting outside on the porch of the little house Tom had purchased. He hadn't taken
her news well and was staring at her a blank expression.
"I moved out here so we could be together. So we could be a family." Tom said almost no
louder an a whisper.
"I am so sorry, Tom. I didn't want to hurt you."
"Why did you say yes to marrying me? Did you ever want to marry me? Is there someone
else?"
Lauren could hear the pain in Tom's voice.
"My father only let me attend medical school if I chose a husband." Lauren admitted as she let
her eyes fall to the floor.
"So you used me? I moved out here to be with YOU. I care about you."
"But you don't love me Tom. You and I have only ever been good friends. It's better that way."
"I hope he breaks your heart, whoever he is." Tom's voice was heavy with disgust as he walked
into the house.
X
Bo walked to the reservation as the air had started to get crisp. The sun hung low in the
evening sky as thoughts of Lauren continued to swirl in Bo's mind. She had to get away from
Kenzi's, she needed to clear her head. Tamsin had insisted she accompany Bo to the
reservation but Bo would have none of it. She didn't need Tamsin's I told you so speech about
Lauren. She needed peace and quiet,the calmness of nature.
Bo was so lost in her thoughts she did't hear riders approaching.
"Well well, look who we have here Cody and she's all alone." Dillion's voice froze Bo in her
tracks.
"Don't even think about it." Cody said as he saw Bo reach for her gun. Bo raised her hands as
her stomach knotted.
Dillon jumped down from his horse and grabbed Bo forcing her to drop her guns.
"Now that's better." Dillion growled in Bo's ear.
"I heard nasty rumors that you Bo Dennis, killed our big brother."
Bo stared straight ahead as Dillion continued to questions her.
"Did you or did you not shoot my brother and watch as life drained from him?"
This was the first time Bo had ever heard Dillion say an audible sentence. Both sober and very
pissed, Bo needed a miracle to get out of this.
Dillion smacked Bo in the face leaving a huge welt, hearing laughter and approval from his
brother he punched her hard in the jaw.
"Answer me!" Dillion spat as he dropped Bo to the ground and kicked her hard in the ribs
several times.
"I killed the bastard alright. I would do it again." Bo said as she she rolled in pain.
"Damn you! You stupid bitch." Cody yelled as he raised his gun.
The shot echoed as the bullet left the pistol.
Bo looked up to see Dillion staring in shock as Cody fell hard from his horse and Dr Lauren Lewis
was holding a smoking shotgun.