-Chapter 7-
"I Promise, I won't hurt you."
Those were the last words out of Bo's mouth. Lauren felt her heart swell bigger than she had ever experienced in her life. She quickly closed the gap between her and Bo, placing her hands on either side of Bo's face and capturing Bo's lips in a bruising kiss. Bo automatically put her hands up in defense, Lauren catching her off guard, and then eagerly responded to the kiss, grabbing Lauren by the hips and pulling her even closer. Lauren moved her hands down Bo's neck and into her brown tresses, deepening the kiss.
Lauren's tongue slowly slid across Bo's bottom lip asking for permission to enter. Bo quickly obliged, parting her lips allowing Lauren's tongue to explore her mouth. Their tongue's caressed each other thoroughly, eliciting a moan from both women. The kiss was more passionate than either woman had ever experienced, full of need, want, and desire. When the need for air arose, the women reluctantly broke the kiss, panting as they rested their foreheads together.
"I'm sorry for attacking you like that." Lauren whispered, her eyes closed, still trying to catch her breath.
"Don't be….I've been wondering what it would be like to kiss you for months now." Bo pulled back to look at Lauren, still holding the blonde in her arms.
Lauren chuckled, "Did I meet your expectations?"
"You exceeded them actually." Bo placed a strand of the blonde's locks behind her ear. "Can I just say….wow! No one has ever kissed me like that."
Lauren looked down, trying to hide the fact that she was blushing.
"Hey, pick your head up…..don't get shy on me now Lauren." She winked at the blonde as she looked up. Bo leaned in for another kiss. This time the kiss was soft and slow, lips moving in sync with each other. This time Lauren broke the kiss, leaning back in Bo's arms.
"Bo, I really, really like you too, but we need to talk. I want to tell you everything before this goes any further. This way you can make an informed decision as to whether or not you want to pursue whatever this is."
"Lauren, I already told you that nothing you say can change the way I feel. But if you really want to share your past with me, then I'll be here to listen."
"I don't want to wait any longer to let you in Bo. Can we talk tonight, after closing? That is unless you want to wait until tomorrow? I mean if you're too tired we can-"
Bo cut Lauren off before she rambled on. "Lauren tonight would be perfect. I don't want to wait anymore either. Take the rest of the night off, we have less than an hour until closing, and then we can grab dinner and talk until the sun comes up. Whatever you need, however you want to do this, I'm here for you."
"How about I make us dinner and we can eat once the Dal is all closed up?"
"You have yourself a deal Ms. Lewis." Bo leaned in for a quick kiss. "I better get back, the faster I close down the faster I can be with you." Bo let go of the embrace, instantly missing the connection. Lauren kissed Bo on the cheek smiling warmly at the brunette.
As Bo turned to head to the door, the blonde said, "Bo? Do you mind if we invite Kenzi to have dinner with us? I want her to hear what I have to say too."
Bo turned around and answered, "Sure, she would never turn down a free meal. I'll be back as soon as I can."
"I'll be waiting."
As Bo walked out of the kitchen Lauren's smile grew from ear to ear. She licked her lips savoring the taste of Bo's cherry Chap Stick. Lauren's lips were still tingling from having Bo's mouth on hers. As Lauren moved around the kitchen, gathering ingredients for a simple pasta dish, she felt like she was floating. She got lost in the thought of a possibility of her and Bo in a relationship. If that kiss was any indication of the kind of passion that they could have between them, Lauren knew she was in trouble, in a good way of course.
Kenzi was wiping the bar down when she noticed Bo walking toward her with a goofy grin. She watched her best friend all but float over and pull her in for a bear hug.
"You are the Kenziest, Kenzi ever!" Bo kissed Kenzi's cheek before releasing her from her hold.
"Not that I don't agree, because I am totally awesome, but what's up?" Kenzi says, arching a brow.
Bo pulls Kenzi to the far end of the bar, away from prying ears, and Dyson, who seems to be really interested in what's going on with Bo at the moment. "We kissed!" Bo says with the biggest grin.
"No way dude! For real!?" Kenzi screeched loudly, turning the heads of several people in the vicinity.
"Shhh! Kenz! Keep your voice down." Bo laughed at her friend's excitement.
"Sorry. So! Details! Details!" Kenzi said as she grabbed Bo by the shoulders.
"Not much to tell, I went to check on her, we spoke for a bit, then she kissed me."
"Wait, Hotpants kissed you? I would have put money on it, that you would've kissed her first."
Well, she kissed me; of course I kissed her back. But Kenz, the kiss was amazing. I just hope I get to do it again, and soon!" Bo said with the same goofy grin she had when she exited the kitchen.
Kenzi high-fived Bo. "I'm happy for you Bo; I hope this is a start of something good for the both of you."
"I think it is Kenz. She told me she wants to talk to me, us. She invited us both for dinner to talk about what's going on with her. So you in?"
"Of course babe, you know I never turn down a meal."
"Okay, great, stick around after closing, not that you don't already." Bo laughed, poking her friend on the side. Bo made her way around the Dal, picking up empty glasses and bringing back behind the bar. Bo begun to wash the glasses as Dyson looked on.
"I thought that was the blonde's job?" Dyson asked as he drank his beer.
"Her name is Lauren, and she's off already. Besides, washing glasses is part of my job too." Bo clarified.
"Relax Bo; I was just giving you a hard time." Dyson chuckled. "I've noticed you've been uh…..shall we say a little tense lately. You know I can help you relieve some of that tension." Dyson stated suggestively.
"No thank you Dyson. I can take a hot bubble bath to relieve tension if I wanted to." Bo stated as a matter of factly.
"Come on Bo, it's been like months now since we've hooked up. I was hoping I could come over tonight, if memory serves me correctly, we are pretty damn good together." Dyson grins and rubs his beard.
"I already have plans with Kenzi and Lauren, and even if I didn't, the answer would still be no Dyson. I'm sorry, but what we had is over. I've been telling you that for months now." Bo shook her head as she finished up the rest of the glasses.
"I'm not asking to get back together Bo! You never had a problem with our friends with benefits arrangement before, what's the problem now?" Dyson was starting to get upset.
"Look, I don't want to argue with you Dyson. I've already said all that I need to say on the subject, so please, just let it go." Bo sighed. "I have to go announce last call and get the trash thrown out, have a good night Dyson."
Bo left Dyson this sitting there, nursing his beer as he wallowed in his anger. He hated being rejected by Bo. He loved her too much to just give up though. He couldn't understand why she didn't feel the same he did. They were good together, the sex was great, so what was the problem. The more he thought about it, the more he kept coming back to one conclusion, the blonde. Who was Lauren Lewis anyways? He thought. Whoever she is he was going to find out, he was going to save Bo from getting her heart broken. Then she would appreciate what they had. Then maybe she'd realize they belonged together.
Dyson was brought out of his thoughts by Kenzi yelling for help. He ran to the back and seen Kenzi on the floor cradling Bo in her arms. Bo was conscious but struggling to breathe. She had some cuts as well as bruising to her face.
"Kenzi what the hell happened!?" Dyson yelled as he kneeled down next to her.
"I don't know, I walked back here to see why she was taking so long throwing the trash out and this is how I found her. Call an ambulance!" Kenzi was panicking and had tears running down her cheeks.
Dyson stood to his feet, pulled out his cell and called for help. Just then Lauren came running around the corner. She stopped dead in her tracks as she took in the scene. Lauren swallowed hard and immediately went into doctor mode.
"Kenzi lets lay her flat so I can assess her injuries." Lauren helped Kenzi lay her down gently. Lauren immediately went to work. She pulled up Bo's shirt and seen bruising around her side near her ribs. Lauren felt around the injured area as Bo winced in pain. "Shit! She has a few broken ribs, looks like they punctured her lung. Kenzi, I need you to grab me a knife, some sort of tubing, like a pen or something, and the strongest alcohol you have behind the bar, preferably Everclear, its 190 proof, 95% alcohol by volume, which would work the best. Hurry!"
Kenzi ran off to gather the supplies. Lauren brushed some hair out of Bo's face, placing a hand on Bo's forehead. Bo looked up at Lauren struggling to intake air. Kenzi came barreling around the corner with all the supplies Lauren had requested.
"Do you trust me Bo?" Lauren whispered to Bo, as they gazed into each other's eyes. Bo nodded her head. "Okay, this is going to hurt, but I promise, once I finish you'll feel better and you'll be able to breathe. Try and relax, I got you." Lauren kissed her forehead and began using the alcohol to disinfect the knife, the tubing from the pen, and the area on Bo where she was going to make an incision.
"What are you going to do Lauren?" Kenzi asked as she looked on.
"Bo's fractured rib punctured her lung. It's called Pneumothorax. Basically the fractured rib hit the lung, causing air to build in the chest or the pleural space which caused her lung to collapse. That's why she's struggling to breathe. I have to make an incision and insert the tubing; this will allow the build-up of air to escape, which will allow for the lung to re-expand so she can breathe." Kenzi's jaw dropped. "I need you and Dyson to hold her as still as possible, without anesthesia it's going to be quite painful."
"No way! I'm not letting you touch her. Wait for the ambulance." Dyson growled.
"We don't have time for this Dyson! I need to relieve the pressure in her chest so she can breathe; I know what I'm doing. Please!" Lauren pleaded.
"Come on D-man, we need your help!" Kenzi cried.
Dyson grabbed Lauren by the arm, yanking her up. "You are out of your fucking mind if you think I'm going to let you do anything to Bo! I will have you arrested, stand down!"
Lauren pulled out of his hold and stood toe to toe with him. "Then so be it! But with or without you I'm going to help her. We don't have time for your petty bullshit!"
Just then Trick appeared. "What the hell happened!?"
"I'm glad you're here, I need you to help Kenzi hold her down, I'll explain later." Lauren instructed as she kneeled down, nodding to Kenzi and Trick, signaling she was ready if they were. Lauren took a deep breath and made a small incision; Bo winced in pain but didn't move. Once Lauren inserted the tubing they heard a light hissing noise as Bo began to breathe better. Kenzi, Trick, and Lauren smiled at each other in relief.
"It worked!" Kenzi exclaimed
"Did you ever doubt the great Doctor Lewis?" Trick stated smiling at Lauren.
"Wait, did you say doctor?" Kenzi looked at Lauren. "You're a doctor? Shit dude! I knew you were someone special!"
Bo looked over at Lauren with a small smile on her face. Lauren smiled back, taking Bo's hand in her own. Dyson watched the little display of affection in front of him, his jealousy reaching its peak. He walked away, pulled out his cell and placed a call.
"It's one of the many things I wanted to talk to you guys about tonight. I guess our little talk will have to wait though." Lauren winked at Bo. Just then the paramedics came in. Lauren filled them in on what she did as they loaded Bo into the awaiting ambulance. Kenzi hopped in the back of the ambulance with Bo and rode to the hospital.
"Come on Doctor Lewis, you can ride with me to the hospital." Trick said. Lauren chuckled as she followed Trick toward his car.
"She isn't going anywhere but to jail Trick." Dyson said as he approached the pair with a uniformed officer following close behind.
"What!? This is ludicrous Dyson! Lauren saved Bo's life."
"Yeah, well she also ignored a direct command from an officer." Dyson spat out.
"So what am I being charged with detective?" Lauren asked as she crossed her arms in front of her as she leaned against the car.
"Interfering with police business." Dyson said with a grin. "Place her under arrest and take her away." Dyson instructed the uniformed officer.
"You can't do this Dyson!" Trick stepped in front of Lauren.
Lauren placed a hand on Trick's shoulder. "Trick, it's okay. Don't get yourself arrested too, Bo needs you. I'll be alright." Lauren put her head down as she was placed in handcuffs and led away to the patrol car.
"Don't worry Lauren, I'll be down to bail you out as soon as possible." Trick said as he watched Lauren being taken away.
"Yeah, good luck with that old man." Dyson laughed. "It's 2am Saturday morning. If I could help it, she won't even be arraigned until sometime Tuesday morning; bail won't be set until then. She'll be lucky if she's out by Tuesday night. Of course it could take longer if her paperwork gets lost. See you later Trick, tell Bo I'll be by to see her soon." Dyson mockingly saluted Trick as he got into his car and drove off.
Trick was fuming. He couldn't believe that Dyson would do this all because of his stupid, over inflated ego. Trick knew that Dyson was still hung up on Bo; he reasoned that Dyson must not have liked the display of affection between Bo and Lauren and that's why he trumped up charges to hurt Lauren. Trick got into his car and headed to the hospital. He couldn't stop thinking about Lauren. His heart broke as she looked out of the window of the patrol car. Her eyes were so sad and filled with tears. Trick was hoping that she'd be okay, and he wasn't going to give up on getting her out right of way. As Trick entered the hospital, he took a deep breath, knowing he was going to have to break the news to Bo, and knowing his granddaughter she was going to be irate.
"Kenzi….How's Bo?" He asked as he approached Kenzi in the waiting room.
"She's okay. They are going to move her to a room, we can go see her once they get her settled. Looks like Lauren saved her. You should have heard the paramedics talking on the way here; they were super impressed by Lauren's work." Kenzi stated with huge smile on her face. "Speaking of which….where's hotpants?" Kenzi said as she looked around.
Trick sighed heavily, looking down at the top of his shoes. "Dyson had her arrested."
"What!? That asshole! Why? We gotta go get her, Bo's gonna be pissed!" kenzi stated angrily.
"He had her arrested for interfering with police business." Trick said, shaking his head. "He already told me bail wouldn't be set until at least Tuesday. He also threatened to lose the paperwork to prolong her stay in jail."
"That's bullshit! Bo's gonna chop his balls off!" Kenzi said as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Dyson isn't the only contact I have at the police department. I'll call in a little while and see if I can get some strings pulled to get her out. But she'd probably still have to stay there until Monday. She doesn't deserve this Kenzi. That woman has been through enough." Trick said sadly.
Kenzi put her arm around Trick. "I know, but we'll get her out. And we'll take care of Dyson, that asshole is gonna be hearing from me. He better hope I don't throw down Russian Mafia style!" Kenzi and Trick laughed.
-Noon on Saturday, Bo's hospital room-
Bo began to stir. She opened her eyes and looked around the room. She spotted a familiar petite raven haired girl curled up on the couch near her bed. Bo tried to sit up but thought better of it the minute a sharp pain ripped through her torso. Just then the door to her room swung open and a doctor walked in.
"Ah, Ms. Dennis, you're up." The doctor was a little too chipper for Bo. "I'm Dr. Caravelle, I was the doctor who treated you when you arrived. By the way, your doctor friend who treated you at the scene did an excellent job. The incision she made was perfect and precise. I was surprised to hear she did it with a kitchen knife. She must be excellent with her hands."
Bo couldn't help but smile at the doctor's comment. Bo's mind began to wander about Lauren and her hands. How she wouldn't mind finding out just how excellent Lauren can be with those hands. Bo was brought out of her thoughts as she felt Kenzi place a hand on her shoulder.
"When can BoBo here go home?" Kenzi asked.
"Well if there are no complications, which I don't believe there will be, she should be out of here by Monday, if you promise to take it easy Ms. Dennis. No heavy lifting, no strenuous activity, and you should probably be on bed rest for about a week."
"Don't worry doc, I'll make sure she follows your orders." Kenzi said giving Bo a stern look.
Bo rolled her eyes at her best friend. "Fine, as long as I can get out of here, I hate hospitals."
"Well I guess it's lucky for you that you have a doctor friend that can help you out once you get home. By the way, I'd love to meet her, so if she comes by, send her my way. I'll check on you later Ms. Dennis, get some rest." The doctor turned and walked out the door.
"So how you feeling BoBo?" Kenzi asked.
"I'm okay I guess, considering." Bo said as she adjusted the bed into a sitting position.
"They found the bitch that attacked you. Her friends ratted her drunken ass out. Who what of thought that bitch would have come back to attack you."
"Yeah well, she hit me from behind with a steel pipe. I didn't even get a chance to react." Bo said shaking her head. By the way, where's Lauren?" Bo asked
Kenzi took a deep breath. "Bo, you have to try and remain calm. Just know that Trick is working on it."
"Kenz, what is it? What's wrong? Is she okay?" Bo looked at Kenzi worriedly.
"Bo, Dyson had Lauren arrested after you were taken away in the ambulance, she's in jail."
"WHAT! That bastard! How could that to her!? What was the charge?" Bo was pissed.
"Interfering with police business or some shit."
Bo closed her eyes and leaned her back against the pillows. She shook her head and clenched her jaw. "That mother fucker! I'm gonna kick his ass. We have to get her out Kenz, I can't let her stay in there another day."
"I know, Trick is trying to get her out, but the earliest that's going to be possible is Monday." Kenzi placed her hand on Bo's forearm. "We'll get her out Bo."
"No, she's gonna be released before that. Give me my phone."
Kenzi handed Bo her phone with a puzzled look. "Who are you going to call?"
"Hale, Dyson's partner. I think he might be able to help. I swear Kenz, I am going to go off on Dyson the next time I see him. I can't believe that jealous asshole did this to her. She didn't deserve that."
Bo called Hale and explained the situation to him. Hale was shocked that Dyson went to that extreme. He promised Bo that he would do everything he could to get the charges dropped and Lauren released. He also said he would have a long talk with Dyson. Bo asked Hale to keep Dyson away from her and the Dal for a while, she didn't want to see or hear from him. Hale promised to do his best to make that happen.
-Monday morning-
"So Ms. Dennis, are you already to go?" The nurse asked as she entered the room with a wheelchair.
"You have no idea." Bo smiled widely. "Do I have to sit in that thing?" Bo asked as she eyed the wheelchair.
"Yes ma'am, its hospital policy." The nurse smiled.
Bo groaned as she took a seat in the wheelchair. The nurse informed that she would grab her discharge papers and be right back. Just then Kenzi burst through the door.
"Yo, Bobolicious! You ready to roll!?" Kenzi exclaimed as she grabbed Bo's bag.
"Sure am…..Kenz? Any word on Lauren yet?" Bo asked hopefully.
Kenzi looked down, shaking her head. "Sorry Bo, but I'm sure Hale is working on it."
"I know it sounds crazy, but I miss her." Bo said sadly.
"It's not crazy Bo, you have feelings for her, it's only natural that you miss her. Hell even I miss Dr. Hotpants."
"Can you believe it Kenz? She's a doctor. I knew she was crazy smart, now it all makes sense. She saved me Kenz." Bo ran her hand through her hair. "I think…..I think I'm falling for her."
"Falling?" Kenzi looked at Bo with a huge a grin on her face. "Oh honey, I think you mean you've fallen for her."
Bo blushed, but before she could respond the nurse came in and informed the pair that they were ready to go. Bo couldn't help but smile as she realized that Kenzi, once again was right. She had fallen for Lauren, and she couldn't wait to see her again. She just hoped that Lauren felt the same way. As they approached the sliding doors of the hospital entrance, Bo noticed Trick parked in the front waiting for her. As she was wheeled outside, Kenzi and the nurse helped Bo to her feet. Trick walked up to Bo and hugged her gently.
"How's my favorite granddaughter feeling?"
"I'm your only granddaughter, and I'm better." Bo stated with a small smile.
"Good, because I have a surprise for you." Trick said with a huge smile.
"What is it? A pony?" Bo said sarcastically.
"No, but if you'd like I can get you one from the gift shop."
Bo froze at the sound of the voice. She turned around and saw Lauren standing there with a bouquet of flowers and a big smile on her face. Bo returned the smile, as her eyes raked over Lauren from head to toe. Lauren made her way to Bo, stopping just inches in front of her. Their eyes met, chocolate orbs gazing into hazel ones. Lauren gently took Bo in her arms, whispering, "I missed you." Bo melted into the embrace, whispering back, "I missed you more." Bo leaned back and looked at Lauren once more before capturing her lips in a sweet and gentle kiss. When they broke the kiss, Bo cupped Lauren's cheek as Lauren leaned into Bo's touch.
"Take me home doctor." Bo winked.
Lauren chuckled and said, "It would be my pleasure."
The women sat in the back seat as Kenzi and Trick fought over who would drive. Trick finally relented and allowed Kenzi to take the wheel. As they pulled out of the hospital, Bo reached across and took Lauren's hand into hers, intertwining their fingers. Lauren smiled at Bo and slid closer to her, resting her head on Bo's shoulder. As they drove home, Lauren thought, "this was going to be the start of something beautiful."