Bo
I took an early night for what I knew would be a long day ahead of me. When I say an early night. That is just what I meant. I had a few drinks but after that I showered, turned my phone off and went to bed.
I needed a clear head and I didn't need anything or anyone clouding up my head with useless shit. I found a good hotel too because the bed was cloud soft. A big bed for my aching muscles. But the thing that hurts to feel the most at the moment is my broken heart. There is so much broken in me. Trick and Dyson are both dead. Kenzi was unclaimed at her own request. It's just me now. But that's how I want it. How I need it to be if I am going to get even close to Lauren again.
Lauren has every right to be angry because she too has be alone for a long time. Probably since Nadia died. Yes we had a relationship. A very short one. I just didn't know what I was doing wrong. We never talked about it. But then again I was mostly around long enough to make love to her and then off the next minute on a case or at the Dal having drinks with Kenzi. I didn't know much of anything back then. My Dawning and it was nothing like they warned me it would be. I came out alive and I brought Dyson back to life. I felt that power as me, as Bo. And for the first time in a long time, I wasn't afraid. Until the camp case.
We had gone and kicked ass. Kenzi and I went to the Dal to celebrate and bam, she mentioned Nelson and Lauren. Two humans. Two humans that could kill each other. Screw that. I ran. I ran as fast as I could to my car and cursed it when it wasn't going as fast as I needed it to go.
Why I called Dyson I will never know because Lauren was my gf. It was my job to protect her. And I wasn't there. Had I not gotten there when I did, he would have killed her. Left her body for me to find with a mocking note, no doubt. Then she asked for the break and to be honest, we both needed it.
I should have just stopped everything. Dropped everything. Did I really need to work another case? No. I never much needed money. We lived rent and utility free. I think back to when Mom said Succubi don't work and she looked healthy and satisfied with life. Except for her rightful hatred of Trick. But he's no longer a problem for her.
Damn. The two most important women of my life and neither of them had my backing. I just left them. Left them both at Taft's. I never knew how Mom felt about humans. What if that Cabbit hadn't been enough for her to heal? Would she have happened upon Lauren and drained her? That's it. I need to get out of my head and out to my car.
Kenzi and Tamsin
The long night had turned into a late afternoon at Dyson's old gym. Kenzi groaned when the sunlight hit her face. She wished Dyson had used curtains like a normal person would.
Rolling over she groaned again, her body was aching. Touching her head she tried to remember what was the cause of her current pains but nothing was coming to mind. She and Tamsin had drank their fill well into the night and the Valkyrie was currently sleeping on the floor.
This was Kenzi's life now. Tamsin seemed to be the only friend and family she had left. She grabbed her phone to check for messages. She only found the ones she had sent to Bo. None of them had been answered. Not a single freaking one. She made have made a mistake asking the Succubus to unclaim her because that meant she had nowhere to go. There wasn't anywhere that she could go without protection. Bo's protection.
She still had Tamsin on her side. But just about every Fae this side of Bo hated the Valkyrie's guts. There was Vex but how trusting would he be at a time like this? Ever since Aife surfaced most of the Fae they trusted had all but left or hid from them.
She had nothing. No Siren of an Ash to call. Nothing. No Blood King. No wolf. Nothing. Opening her mouth to call out to Tamsin was useless. She needed something to drink that wasn't liquor. She had never slept in this gym and didn't much trust the water as something she could consume. She needed bottled water and something else tasty in a bottle later. But for now she'd settle for breakfast.
"Tamsin! Kenzi finally screamed at the top of her dry lungs.
"What?! Tamsin groaned from the floor. She winced wondering how she wound up on the sticky cement.
"I'm hungry. Lets go get something to eat". Kenzi said.
"Check the kitchen. Maybe there's something edible in there". Tamsin groaned again as she slammed her head back down on her makeshift pillow.
"Dude this was Dyson's home, there won't be anything edible in there. He mostly ate and drank and the Dal". Kenzi said.
"Well I don't have any money. I haven't worked as a cop in months. They probably cleaned out my desk at this point". Tamsin snickered.
"Then we'll go to the Dal. I've had breakfast there before". Kenzi said. She was flat broke too. Bo and she hadn't worked a paying case in a long time.
"Go to the clubhouse, you're bound to find some lose change in the couch". Tamsin said.
"I can't do that. Bo and I are basically on the outs. That would be stealing from her". Kenzi said.
"If you break into the Dal, you will be stealing from the both of them". Tamsin countered.
"Them who? Kenzi asked.
"Aife and Bo. They are Trick's immediate heirs". Tamsin responded.
"Well shit. I hadn't thought of that". Kenzi said.
"That's why I said go into the kitchen or sneak into the clubhouse and hope there is still cereal and milk". Tamsin said.
"I need to make new friends". Kenzi sighed. Tamsin was right. There was no Dal to fall back on anymore. She can't even steal her booze anymore because Aife would likely drain her before she touched a bottle. She didn't think Bo would care much about what happened to the Dal because they never spoke of it. But then again they never thought Trick would die. Kenzi never thought Dyson would die. She just assumed since he was Fae that he would always be around for Bo. To protect Bo. To keep Bo grounded once Kenzi passed on.
Kenzi realized that she must do the one thing she thought she would never have to do again, pick pockets. If Tamsin didn't have any money she had no choice. The Valkyrie was back to living out of her truck. Food. Booze. How were either of them going to get anything now?
The Dal
Aife had spent her night in Trick's lair. She had spent hours going through old chests and boxes. Looking for anything. Anything she could use. Anything the Blood King had hidden about Queen Isabeau. She choked up thinking of her mother and wished she could trade her life for Tricks.
She had always gotten the shitty end of things since her mother died. That is until Bo was born. Bo would always be her most prized family member. Trick was never much of a father. What kind of father did everything in his power to shit all over his own child and her efforts to stake her rightful claim in the Fae world? She was theirs. She should have nothing but the best and since he never offered her anything, she went out and took it.
He wouldn't have been much use to Bo either. The minute that she went against him, would be the minute that he turned her over to the Dark just like he did Aife. She was shocked he didn't do it when the fake Rainer showed up. Trick never liked anyone disrupting his power plays, even before he thought of them.
She wasn't finding anything useful. Mostly his blood books. She laughed when she noticed that some of it wasn't his hand writing. He must have pissed off some people during his long and worthless life.
Tired of the dusty room she decided to go up and see what she could in the Dal. The ancient bar needed a lot of work. Work that Trick had been too cheap to pay for. It did it's job she guessed. Besides the Fae never much cared for quality. Not like she did. She always had to have the best of everything. Like she told Bo about working, with the right know-how a Succubus could have anything that she wanted.
"Surely you weren't going to leave without paying for that". Aife laughed.
Two bar patrons had snuck in and were trying to help themselves to Trick's best bottles.
"Shit". Tamsin whispered.
"Tamsin. You're looking well for a useless Valkyrie". Aife laughed.
"Look we are both broke and hungry. We figured we could sneak in and get some breakfast. The bar is half Bo's too". Tamsin said.
"Your eye looks as if it hurts like a bitch. Quite a punch that Doctor has huh? Aife laughed walking over to the bar and stood behind it.
"So can we get something to eat? Please! Kenzi pleaded. She always loved the pancakes. They were better than she or Bo could ever cook. Lauren cooked the best but she was in no position to ask the Doctor.
"Of course. You can have anything like you like". Aife laughed.
"What's funny then? Kenzi asked.
"Neither of you can afford my price". Aife laughed again running a hand through her hair.
"Ok. How much is it going to cost us? Tamsin asked rolling her eyes. Aife was always a pain in her ass. They had a mutual hate-hate relationship.
"I want you to pay me everything that you owe me". Aife laughed.
"Lady I barely know you so I couldn't owe you anything". Kenzi laughed.
"Ohhhhh but I know you! Aife laughed again eyeing the young woman.
"What? How? Kenzi asked.
"Tsk tsk. Humans I forget how short your memories can be". Aife mocked.
"How do you know me? Kenzi asked.
"Remember when I came to the clubhouse and asked for your help in finding Bo? Aife laughed.
"Oh balls. You remember that? Kenzi asked.
"Yes. I remember that. I remember you wearing Bo's Kimono in your little Barbie and Ken fantasy with Dyson". Aife laughed.
"It wasn't a fantasy. We were both worried about Bo". Kenzi said drinking some water. At least it should be cheap.
"Ohhh honey. See that's what I meant by the memory thing. Nice to meet you. My name is Aife, Bo's mother! Aife laughed after extending her hand to Kenzi.
"We all know that. What's your point? Tamsin asked. They should have gone to the clubhouse but Bo likely had drank all the liquor they did have the last time they were all there.
"I can read auras. Her's lights up brighter than a human Christmas tree when she was around Dyson and his jingle bells". Aife laughed.
"She's got you there Kenzi". Tamsin said pulling on her jacket.
"She's wrong. I never wanted Dyson. I only wanted him to be around for Bo". Kenzi confessed.
"Your lips say one thing but your body language said another. The way he stood behind you, all you had to have was a vagina and that dog would be in instant heat". Aife laughed.
"So he must have wanted you then? Kenzi asked. Aife smirked. That was strike one but she would play with Bo's former human. She was amusing to an extent.
"That dick would get an erection for an underfae. My only fault was not getting to Bo before she slept with him. I tried to show her who the true Fae whore was when I thralled him but she took his word over mine". Aife said.
"So Dyson slept with an underfae? This is news to me". Tamsin cringed. She had slept with Dyson too and was disgusted to hear this. Aife was everything but a liar, so it had to be true.
"Dyson liked to play pin the tail on the donkey's ass". Aife laughed.
"Ok I've heard enough. How much is this going to cost us? Tamsin asked.
"I want you to pay for Bo". Aife laughed.
"What? I'm not paying for a drink Bo wasn't here to have". Tamsin laughed.
"You misunderstood me Valkyrie". Aife laughed again.
"Then tell me what you meant Succubus". Tamsin said. She felt guilty about bringing Kenzi into such a hostile environment and Aife was as hostile as it could get, at any given moment.
"I want you to pay for everything that you've done to my daughter". Aife smirked.
"What? I haven't done anything to Bo and last I checked, she was still in one piece". Tamsin said.
"He got wayyyy too close to Bo and for that, you will pay". Aife laughed rubbing her hands together.
"Dyson? He's dead, he's no threat to Bo anymore". Kenzi said.
"She doesn't mean Dyson. She meant Hades". Tamsin said softly.
"You see Kenzi. Since the day Tamsin arrived here, she's always been after Bo. She was ordered to bring him to Hades and she almost succeeded and for that, she owes me a hell of a lot". Aife seethed.
"Bo's still alive and kicking. I'm not paying for something that I didn't do". Tamsin said.
"What are you saying? Since it was a past life, that it's all forgotten about? Not in Aife's world". Aife laughed.
"I don't need your forgiveness. Bo gave me hers and that's enough". Tamsin responded.
"But has the Doctor? And judging from that disgusting shiner, I see she hasn't yet". Aife laughed. It looked like a dark hole in Tamsin's head.
"I'm not scared of Lauren. I can take anything that she dishes out". Tamsin said.
"Are you that dense? Aife laughed.
"What? Kenzi asked.
"I see you both are". Aife laughed.
"It's nothing Kenzi". Tamsin said.
"Lauren is everything Bo is. Maybe even more. She has Hades powers. The woman is untouchable. I love that. A woman in power is long overdue". Aife laughed. Lauren was a tough cookie and the Fae would never see her crumble.
Tamsin looked down at the counter in front of her and Kenzi. They had both downed two shots. Had no money and here they were sitting in front of the craziest Fae, Tamsin had ever known.
"Kenzi how much money do you have? Tamsin asked searching her own pockets.
"What? Are we really going to pay her something? Kenzi asked.
"She's not Trick, she won't let it slide". Tamsin said.
"Search your pathetic pockets all that you want. You will never have enough". Aife laughed.
"I got nothing Tamsin. Nothing". Kenzi said poking her finger through a hole in her pocket.
"Shit". Tamsin mumbled.
"I'll make a deal with you. Since you were once Bo's human, I will give you two seconds to run". Aife said eyeing Kenzi.
"You are one crazy bitch". Kenzi said.
"One second". Aife laughed.
"Kenzi she's not playing. Run! Tamsin said stepping in front of Kenzi.
"I'm not leaving you with her! Kenzi said.
"Kenzi I will be fine. Go! Tamsin said.
"Just give us a few days. I will get your money". Kenzi said.
"It was never about money Kenzi". Tamsin said.
"What? Then what does she want? Kenzi asked. For the first time that afternoon she was scared.
"You don't want to know". Tamsin said.
"Just give us a few more days! Kenzi pleaded.
"Honey without Isabeau's protection, you won't last an hour out there". Aife seethed.
"Trick was smart to give you away! Kenzi snapped.
"Kenzi! Get out of here! Tamsin said shoving her friend towards the doors.
"Just tell me what I did to you? Kenzi asked.
"I had snuck in and out of the Light Fae compound for years. I even took an Incubus friend of mine there to be treated while I waited in the lobby for him to come out. I have always been a fan of the underdog. Lauren was the biggest underdog amongst the Fae but the girl still held her own. You did everything you could to take everything she had once she met Isabeau away from her. Your antics along with Dyson nearly cost her, her life. So you deserve everything that you are about to get! Aife laughed.
"Get out Kenzi! Tamsin said shoving her through the doors.
Aife ran to the doors laughing as she watched Kenzi disappear into the night.
"Now where do you think you're going? Aife laughed turning to see Tamsin trying to make her own escape.
"Are you going to kill me? Tamsin asked.
"Girl you are nearly bald. Your days are numbered. I'm just going to kick your ass before you go". Aife laughed.
Lauren
Lauren was stumped. Nothing she was coming up with was going to help remove Bo's memories from her brain. At least the present ones were peaceful.
Nothing Bo had done since Hades died had gone unnoticed by her. She knew the Succubus was on her way to see her and why. There was so much they had to talk about. Lauren wasn't really up for it as it would take her mind off of her current research, but thought it might help get some clarification on some of those memories and maybe they would go away.
When she thought of Bo sleeping with someone she would recite chemical elements to take her mind off it. That would lead her back to her science. Her true escape. Science was a good pastime. But only a Doctor or true geek would appreciate it.
"Excuse me Dr. Lewis, you have a guest". A soft voice came from the door behind her.
"I will see the Succubus downstairs in two minutes Oscar and thank you". Lauren smiled softly. Oscar was still new to her but she wanted someone around to keep things in order when she zoned out into her work.
Taking a few more notes and some deep breaths, Lauren tidied up her desk and made her way to the door and stairs.
She thought about having an elevator installed but loved the little exercise she got from going up and down the stairs. She had asked Oscar to escort all guests into the living quarters. It was big enough and had plenty of room in case she needed to hold a big event.
She stepped on the last step and took an immediate right. She could smell Bo from the top of the stairs. She could tell she was fresh from a shower before she ever laid eyes on her. She stepped through the door and found her looking at pictures on the wall. Most of them were nature pictures she had ordered. Some were of her.
"Bo". Lauren said when the Succubus hadn't turned around.
"Hi. I was hoping we could finally talk". Bo half smiled. She was happy to see Lauren but didn't want to seem like she had already won her way back into the Doctor's life.
"I know. I've been expecting you". Lauren said walking over to pour them both a glass of water. She had liquor but didn't want to drink it.
"If you don't mind, may I have something a little stronger". Bo choked out. She nearly sounded like a little girl to Lauren.
"Vodka? Lauren asked.
"That's fine". Bo said softly.
Lauren kept her water and took a big swig of it.
Bo needed it. Her nerves were so bad that they were tickling her insides.
Lauren walked over to the massive window and opened the curtains. It was a beautiful day outside. Once her talk with Bo was done, she was going to go out and enjoy the elements.
"I know why you're here Bo and I know what you want to talk about. Since you have come out all this way again, I will allow you to go first". Lauren said staring out of the window.
"Again? Bo asked softly.
"I know you were here last night. I heard your Camaro and I know you watched me talk to Kenzi and fling her up into the air. I know you checked into a hotel a few miles from here...
"Ok. Ok. I get it. You have all of my memories". Bo said pacing back and forth a bit.
"I'm ready whenever you are". Lauren said softly. She knew everything Bo was about to say but still wanted to hear Bo actually say them all.
"First I love your house. Second. I was hoping we could talk face to face, and I can't do that if you're not looking at me". Bo said softly. She was as nervous as Lauren appeared to be.
Lauren sighed and turned around to walk over to the small table. Taking a seat she gestured for Bo to sit down too.
"Now lets get this meeting started". Lauren said.
"That's all I am to you now, a meeting? Bo asked.
"If you came here thinking that I will spread my legs for you after you complimented my house you were wrong. We are barely friends now Bo, so yes this is a meeting". Lauren said.
"Wow. Ok". Bo said shaking her head.
"I was quite busy when you came here. So if this is only going to be a short worded meeting than I would like to get back to researching on how to rid myself of your memories". Lauren said.
"Always the Doctor". Bo said.
"Bo...". Lauren groaned.
"I'm sorry. The mess between us is so big, I am not sure where to start". Bo said shyly.
Lauren looked at her. She knew Bo was struggling but wouldn't just strip naked and jump into bed with her. She never would have touched Crystal, but she was so lost and hurt that the very people she thought would care about her wellbeing didn't. That was her memory and she wouldn't forget it.
Taking a deep breath Lauren started for Bo. "You asked if we could talk at Evony's party. But we were interrupted. There is nobody here now and won't be so I will start since I'm the one that asked for the break".
"Ok". Bo said finally taking a seat across from Lauren.
"By the time I had asked for the break, you had already left me Bo. It started the minute you discovered Kenzi was missing. I came to you hoping I could find some scientific reason as to why you snapped thinking that wasn't Kenzi. I treated Kenzi once before remember? All you needed to say was that Inari had eaten some peanuts and I would have gotten you out of there. But I looked at you and thought back to how the Garuda had infiltrated Nadia. I looked at you and thought about your test results that showed there was something wrong with you and I couldn't figure out how to treat it, or you. So when Trick called I came to get a sample of your hair. I had to make sure it was you and that something hadn't happened to you while I was pouring over test after test at home. I asked you to give me some time and the one thing you gave me, was my second heartbreak. The first was when you ran out after Vex. Never giving me the chance to explain...
"Lauren..". Bo sighed and stopped when Lauren held up her hand.
"I will speak my peace and then allow you yours". Lauren said softly.
"Ok". Bo sighed.
"Since I have your memories. I know what you did and who you did. You said you would never forgive me that day you were in the cage and I still find that to be true. You have never forgiven me for anything but you forgave everyone else as easily as they spit out their offense. Dyson with Aife. Kenzi with Dyson. Tamsin with Hades. You didn't tell me Dyson had his love back. You didn't tell me he kissed you in your Dawning. He even said he would wait for me to die. Funny thing is he died first. That is until you brought him back. I honestly thought you guys were back together. The way you fell all over his body after he came back. I wanted to talk to you that day I tried to bring you breakfast in bed but you wanted to work on that case instead of our relationship. I am not putting all the blame on you. I should have spoken up sooner. But I felt like I need to fabricate a case just to get my superhero gf's attention". Lauren said swallowing a big gulp of water.
Bo looked at her horrified. Lauren truly was a Doctor as precise as she was being with everything.
"Taft had come by the day of my awards ceremony. When you still hadn't shown up, I went with him. Only he kept coming back and calling. I couldn't get rid of him. He wasn't a Fae, there was no way to get rid of him other than to add to rap sheet he had all but blackmailed me with. Tamsin came by the day you were working the camp case. She told me what you were looking for so I came to tell you and Kenzi. But before Tamsin left my apartment, she gleefully told me how you two kissed and it wasn't a feed. With Dyson kissing you in your Dawning and your kiss with Tamsin, I felt like you didn't want to be in a relationship so to keep you from having to tell me, I asked for the break. Nelson literally kicked a lot sense into me". Lauren finished dropping a tear as she did.
Bo was nearly in tears too and took the offered Kleenex.
The women sat in silence for a good long while. The ony sound that could be heard was a clock on the wall.
"Lauren...". Bo started and stopped. She needed another drink and her glass was empty. Lauren noticed and stood to get the bottle and handed it to Bo. Bo downed a full glass and started again.
"Lauren you could have told me that. Even if you needed to sit on me to do it. I asked you what you needed when you told me about the break. But hell I guess I wasn't what you needed. I didn't know what was going on with me. I figured if I could work one big case after my Dawning, then I could find my footing. But the case was over. I went to the Dal for what I thought was only going to be a few shots with Kenzi. Then she told me about Nelson and I ran to help you. As far as Inari went. I didn't know she wasn't Kenzi until I saw her eat those peanuts. You and I had both agreed that I could feed from other people but I was starting to feel like they weren't enough. Not because I wasn't getting enough chi but because they weren't you. You and I had no clue about the Dawning until Trick finally spoke up. When I went in, it was all Dyson's shit. Everything was tailored to his wants and needs. I don't know why I allowed that kiss with Dyson but I swear Lauren that was the only time that I kissed him since I used him to heal back then. You asked for the break and when I left I fully intended to give you space and time. But then I was scared that our break was permanent so I tried to call you. When I didn't reach you for days, I asked Dyson to go with me to your apartment. I was hoping his nose would find your scent so we could find out where you went. But he was busy working that Fae case and I was busy going out of my mind with worry for you. Then I found you at Tafts. Or I should say you found me". Bo said stopping to pour another drink.
Lauren was watching her intently.
"When you said you wanted to kill Dyson, I was sure he had done something to you. But when you said you loved me, I realized that he didn't. I never thought you would say that to me. Then I found my mom and she was wounded by the monster you had created and I had no choice but to leave her there. Tamsin and I went looking for you and then she flipped on me too. I didn't know where you had gone again. I knew nothing. Only that I needed to regroup the gang and then we could all put our heads together to see what we could do to find you, but I was taken before I could even find Kenzi". Bo sobbed. This was breaking her heart to say out loud but this was Lauren she was walking to. She doubted that she could say any of this to anyone else.
Lauren stared at Bo for a good long time. She had never drank an entire bottle of Whiskey by herself and so quickly.
"Bo I was going to tell you everything at Evony's party until you said you were Dark. I thought that you would never choose a side. It wasn't in you and apparently it was". Lauren said.
"So we're up to Rainer that quick huh? Bo asked.
"Bo...". Lauren said.
"What? We are just going to overlook you and Evony huh? Bo asked.
"Bo there was no me and Evony. She only saved my life. I kissed her once to get her DNA but I never touched her after that! Lauren snapped standing to her feet.
"How did she even get her hands on you? You've done dirt too Lauren. I could smell it all over you at her party! Bo said.
"Well after you left me at Tafts, I ran with Dyson's help. I just never thought you would go back to sleeping with him so easily after your minute of concern for my well being. But I found someone to warm me for a night. She turned out to be working for Evony to get me". Laurn countered.
Bo hung her head. She was about to blow. "I didn't sleep with him like you think Lauren!
"No? What about his boxing ring floor? You remember right? That happened just minutes before he lied pretending he didn't know where I was? He did until I ran on my own. After a few calls I felt he was lying to me about you and about whatever was going on back here, but thanks to your memories, it was the same old story. Boy lies to girl like other girl but boy gets girl as many times as boy wanted". Lauren snapped.
"You asked for the break Lauren! I thought you had left me! Then I find you at Tafts and at Evony's and it was all the same! You didn't want me anymore! Bo countered.
"What did you expect me to do Bo? Come home to our family? What family? The same family that always wanted me out of your life? The same family that spat on me whenever the mood struck, which was often. Kenzi wanted you with Dyson and got her wish until you disappeared. Then their little kiss pissed you off. Imagine my anger when Tamsin told me about you two! Lauren said.
"I would have protected you Lauren. All you had to do was to come home with me". Bo said.
"Come home to what? The very scene that choked me into asking for a break. Sitting at home with my Petri dishes while you ran around playing Cops and Fae with Kenzi and Dyson? We would have been right back where we started. Me unhappy and you content with how we were..distant". Lauren said.
"I love you Lauren! I wanted you and still do". Bo said.
Lauren laughed out loud and pulled her hair from around her face.
"What? Bo asked.
"You will always want me until the next Fae comes along that you have conveniently forgotten about comes along". Lauren answered.
"I didn't remember him Lauren! Bo snapped.
"This is me Bo. I have your memories and I know that is not true. You never forgot anything until you went into Dyson's memories and imagined me sleeping with him. Something I wouldn't do. I mean were you so horny for me that you imagined me in every fantasy that you couldn't have? Will never have? Lauren asked.
Bo was embarrassed. She did imagine Flora as Lauren. She did love the woman even if they weren't together at the time. She had forgotten Lauren was Bo's constant when she went into Dyson's memories but with Bo's memories the Doctor now knew everything. Things she hadn't disclosed to her yet.
"Lauren I imagined you as my love in Dyson's memories because that's how much I love you. I had no idea how this Flora looked so all I could see was you. I thought you had died when I had to bury her, until the real you showed up and talked me back out of there. We all had gone to the Dal and I wanted you to come home with me that night but once again you went back to the Dark. I couldn't think of anything else to say that would convince you to come home. My home. Your home. Any home that would have included me and you..together. I used Dyson. I admit that. I used him because I couldn't have you. He was never you. He could never be you. I had no shame in how I was using him. By the time I found the shame I had gone back onto the train and found Rainer. I brought him back with me because I knew what it was like living a meaningless existence. It's the same existence that I had lived until I met you. I clung to Rainer because it was easier than sleeping with Dyson again without having to shove him and me in your face. You hadn't come home like I wanted you to yet, so I brought Rainer to the Dal and said he was my destiny. But then you all ganged up on me so I needed more time to take down the Una Mens. They had threatened all of you, so I needed someone with foresight, he could see their moves before they even moved. Rainer was Rainer. Or who I thought was Rainer. He was not my love. Not my anchor. Not my constant. He was not you". Bo finished with her eyes full of tears.
Lauren stood staring at her.
"I need to go". Lauren said.
"Lauren...please don't do this". Bo said.
"I gave you a chance to speak your peace Bo, like I said I would". Lauren said taking a drink of water.
"Lauren...". Bo said slowly stepping forward.
"I said you have work to do Bo. I am not the same Lauren that you are expecting to drop everything for you. I have plans for the evening and I want to get to them before it gets too late". Lauren said.
Bo's phone started to ring. By the ring tone Lauren knew who it was. "You have plans now too".
"It's Kenzi. I will go Lauren but I will be back. I'm not giving up on you...on us". Bo said.
"I hope you call first". Lauren said downing more water.
"Of course". Bo said.
"Oscar will see you out". Lauren said walking towards the stairs. She was going to change and go for a run.
"Oscar I can find my way". Bo said.
"I have to escort you out. Dr. Lewis insists all guests be escorted in and out of the house". Oscar said.
"That really isn't my Lauren anymore and I have a lot of work to do. Still". Bo said.
TBC
Bo lays into Kenzi.
Bo asks Lauren out on a date.