The Dal
Aife was looking over some papers when she heard distinct footsteps. She smiled softly as the sound grew closer and closer to the main entrance.
"Good morning Isabeau". Aife smiled.
"How did you know it was me? Bo asked.
"You were walking with the same aggression as you did the day you came to fight me at the Light Fae compound. I hope you aren't here to fight me again". Aife laughed.
"No. No. I came here to talk to you about something". Bo said softly as she claimed a barstool.
Aife smiled again. "Oh? What's going on in that gorgeous head of yours now? Aife laughed. But she was about to love every minute of this.
"I need a job". Bo said taking an offered beer from her mother.
"Honey I told you. Succubi don't work". Aife laughed again.
"I know. I just don't want to have to pulse people for everything. I need a job so that I can make some legit money and have room enough to take off in case something comes up". Bo explained.
"Is this about Lauren? Aife asked.
"In a way yes. I need money for whenever she agrees to go out with me again. I mean big money too". Bo said.
"And you are sure you want to do this, this way? Aife asked.
"Yes. I thought about it all of last night after I left Lauren. She needs to trust me, and in order to do that, I need to keep my nose out of trouble". Bo said.
"You mean sleeping with people right? Aife asked.
"So many questions mom! Bo groaned.
"This is what you need Isabeau. If you want her, you will need to face some uncomfortable situations. You will not always get your way like you used to. In fact I think I have just the job for you". Aife smiled softly.
"What kind of job? Bo asked excitedly.
"You can run the Dal Riata. This would be a trust test of your will and determination to get Lauren back. Mason will be here soon, you can meet him and start your first shift". Aife smiled.
"He won't be my boss will he? I told you that I want, need the freedom to be able to take off at a moment's notice". Bo sighed into her drink.
"Of course not, you will be his boss. I am assuming you know how to mix cocktails and pour liquor". Aife said.
"Yes. Yes. Years of living with Kenzi taught me that". Bo said.
"That brings me to my next point and I am damn serious about this. Kenzi isn't allowed in here. Ever! She stole some very expensive liquor from me and I fixed it so that she will never get a bartending job from anyone in our colony". Aife said.
Bo rubbed her chin. Kenzi had told her that Aife was blocking her from getting jobs, but she never told her that she stuck so low as to steal from her mother. Her only saving grace appeared to be because Bo once claimed her and cared about her. But this pissed Bo off. Kenzi had tried to pit Bo against her mother. She said Aife blackballed her and that was right, she just didn't tell her what she had done to the Succubus.
"Fine. Kenzi is not allowed in here. I get it". Bo said.
"She's lucky I didn't drain her ass". Aife snapped. She would have too, if she didn't know Bo.
"I get it mom, no Kenzi". Bo said downing her beer.
"Good now clean the bar and get ready for business". Aife said handing Bo the paperwork she was reading.
"What's this? Bo asked.
"It's an inventory list. I will be checking that. If I find one bottle that isn't accounted for and wasn't sold by the glass or shots, I will suspect that I have been robbed again. Your little friend won't be able to hide from me". Aife said.
"Go. Go. I got this". Bo said waving her mother off. If she didn't stop her, Aife could go on for hours about Kenzi and her bullshit.
"I will be back later. I have a few errands to run". Aife said as she rushed out the door.
Bo laughed. Her mother could never sit still. She was always up to something.
Lauren
Lauren had been finally able to get a good nights sleep. She took a quick hike before she was going to head into the office. She wanted to work on something. Her house was spotless, and she loved it that way. She wasn't going to work a long shift, just long enough to get her juices flowing and save a few people in the process.
Oscar had made her a fabulous breakfast and half of the shift that she planned to work had already passed. She often thought about working at a hospital but the hours were far too long, even by her standards. This way she could see each patient and attend to their needs herself, instead of passing them from one Doctor to another. She only had 5 Doctors on her staff, not including herself. So each patient should have gotten the personal care that he or she needed.
Once the rush had slowed, she walked to her office to get a breather. She hadn't been in it in what seemed like forever. Walking in she immediately hung her labcoat up and walked to her desk. Before she could sit down, there was a knock at the door.
"Sorry to disturb you Dr. Lewis but you have a delivery". The nurse said softly.
"Delivery? But I didn't order anything". Lauren said taking her seat.
"The gentleman said you wouldn't be expecting it". The nurse said.
"Bring it in Nancy". Lauren said.
"Yes ma'am". Nancy said and slowly turned around. Lauren watched her and was shocked to see it was a small box and a large sack.
From the smells that accompanied it, she knew it was from one of her favorite haunts. That is when she got out.
"There you go". Nancy said after placing it all on Lauren's small coffee table. Lauren sighed softly and stood to walk over to smells pulling at her nose.
There was a small envelope that had been attached to the box. She pulled it off and opened it.
Dear Dr. Lewis,
I thought you might be working today and took a chance that you would. I know how you tend to get so lost in your work that you forget to eat. I took the liberty of ordering lunch for you. You should have a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup, A small Caesar salad with lots of onions and salad dressing. Gatorade as a sports drink. Have to keep up your stamina to treat your patients. A little later you should be receiving a fresh cup of coffee.
I hope this wasn't too pushy or forward. But I wanted to give you a small glimpse of how serious I am about you. About us. Talk to you soon
-Bo
Lauren smiled as she walked over to her desk and gently set the note inside of the drawer. She was touched and to be honest she was a bit hungry. For all that she could see of Bo's life if she concentrated, she didn't see this coming. She only mentioned once to Bo about her love of chicken noodle soup and Caesar salads. So she was deeply touched to receive it by delivery. She wasn't surprised Bo didn't bring it herself, she was giving the Doctor space. Time to herself and her work. This was another turning point for them as friends and possible lovers.
Bo had often come to Lauren when she didn't understand something about a case or needed tests to be ran for one of her cases. So the fact that she sent her lunch, and Gatorade, she was deeply moved.
Walking back to the small table, she settled in to eat before it turned cold, and usually in a hospital or clinic, it would.
The Dal
Aife was right. There was a huge list that Bo had to go over. She never knew that Trick had to do so much work. She just thought that the trucks came in, he stocked it and served it. She had to sign for this and sign for that.
Mason was lifting and stocking everything as fast as he could. He and Bo had agreed that since he had worked there a bit longer, he should be the one that stocked the barrel rooms while Bo stayed behind the bar in case any more customers trickled in.
Bo walked back and forth checking the bottles stacked on the shelves behind her when she heard some doors slamming. Thinking it was Aife, she turned around.
"Oh balls. I thought Mason was working". Kenzi said.
"What are you doing here? Bo seethed.
"It is none of your business Bo! Kenzi snapped making her way back towards the exit.
"Considering I work here now, it is my business. Considering my mother owns this bar now, it is my business. Considering you lied to me, it is my business! Bo snapped.
"Bo? What's going on? Mason asked walking towards the bar.
"She said she's here to see you. But I think there is something more. A shot perhaps? A beer? Bo waved suggestively at the bottles behind her.
"She can't be here! Aife will have my ass, and I like my balls too". Mason growled.
"Whoa dude! What are you? Kenzi asked.
"A panther". Mason growled again.
"Ohhh you won't outrun him". Bo laughed. Damn. It was no wonder the man was so muscular. But that wasn't enticing to her or her Succubus. She was only there to make money and bond with Aife, although she never told her mother that yet.
"You owe me Bo! For all of those times, I was there for you on every case. All of those times, I held you as you cried over Dyson. All of those times, I bought you shot after shot trying to numb your broken heart and speaking of broken hearts, you owe me for all those talks about Lauren and her backstabbing antics". Kenzi snapped. She shuddered when she was pushed down on to a seat.
"What the hell was that? Mason giggled.
"I know what it was. I owe you? No you owe me! You owe me for giving you a free place to live. You owe me for being related to Trick and free liquor, otherwise you never would have been welcome inside the Dal...". Bo started.
"What is she doing in my bar?! Aife screamed from the stairs leading to Trick's old lair. Her Succubus voice broke a few shot glasses.
"See I told you! Mason said sitting on a barstool and covering himself.
The gang was lucky that business hadn't picked up yet because the sound of Aife's voice just then would have cleared the place for sure. There was a few stragglers in the back of the bar, and only turned around once before turning back to their drinks and conversations.
"Call off the blackball and I will leave". Kenzi snapped. She seemed to be her only friend left in the world besides Tamsin. She was sure Lauren would screw up again and Bo would call on her to cry on her shoulders again.
"I will not. I felt the Fae had a right to know who has light fingers when she enters one of our establishments". Aife laughed. There was no way she was going back on her word for Kenzi.
"I only stole a few bottles. I was promised free liquor and to be honest this is all Trick's liquor! Kenzi snapped pointing at all the dusty bottles behind Bo.
"And you lied to me! Bo snapped.
"I didn't lie, I just didn't tell you everything". Kenzi said. She was a bit frightened but not enough to leave. She was flat broke and thought it was bullshit that Aife's powers and influence extended into the human world too.
She had even applied at a few restaurants and happened across some Fae. They didn't talk to her, they only spoke among themselves after noticing her on the premises. She would never wish that she had never met Bo, but wished she never knew of the Fae. That would make it so much easier to blend back into the human world and get back to doing what she used to do to survive but the Fae were everywhere now. In every part of her little corner of the world.
Aife snickered and Bo saw it but still didn't address her mother. She was fuming that Kenzi had the gall to walk up in there and start this shit again.
"You thought you would what put a huge divide between my mother and me? That I wouldn't find out that you stole from us, but it wouldn't be the first time right? Liquor has never meant much to Massimo so you can't blame your stealing on owing him! Bo snapped.
"Oh Isabeau. She's hiding a bigger lie than stealing my liquor and since Trick is dead everything he owned fell to me and Bo. Every verbal agreement and signed contract or law is null and void! I won't bust my ass honoring anything my bullshit, deadbeat daddy offered you". Aife snapped.
"Mom! Focus. What lie? Bo bristled.
"Do you want to tell her or shall I? Know that I won't lie to my daughter either! That was Trick's mojo! Aife laughed.
Kenzi swallowed hard. She didn't want it come out like this. She had neatly packed it all away when Bo returned. She was happy the Succubus was alive and they were back in sync and still a family. She had admitted her kiss with Dyson. But this was something she was sure would make Bo hit the roof or her. Shit. Shit. Shit. Yes she had missed the young Succubus but the older Succubus wasn't missed at all.
"Well? Aife laughed. She was mad Kenzi had infiltrated her bar again, but with Bo here, she could and would play with the young woman.
"Yes Kenzi. Answer her! Bo snapped.
"Bo...look I...". Kenzi started.
"Now I have been around long enough to know when an answer starts off like that, it's about to be another lie". Aife laughed.
"One of you tell me what the hell is going on?! Bo snapped. Bo's voice did clear the bar.
The guests in the back ran out and Mason moved behind the bar. He only worked there and didn't think Aife offered workers comp or sick leave. He can't heal like a Succubus can.
"When you were missing I went to the clubhouse. I found Kenzi dressed in one of your Kimonos and Dyson was there too. The place reeked of sexual lust and their auras told me that they had done something. Probably kissed". Aife said seriously. She never took her eyes off of Kenzi but smirked when she looked as if she had been caught in public with her pants down.
Bo looked back and forth between them and felt a cold shiver all over her body. She wanted to scream but thought better of it. She thought about to that day Kenzi admitted to kissing Dyson. They had all told her how they had lost their memories of her that night after Bo and Lauren had gone into Dyson's memories. But if Kenzi remembered the kiss, she would have rememered seeing Aife. She thought about how she vented about Lauren willingly running off with Taft after they all left his compound. Kenzi heard it all and said nothing about knowing where Lauren was all along.
She closed her eyes. Her Succubus was biting at the chance to be unleashed and she wanted to grant her wish, but this wasn't just done to her, it was done to Bo, and on purpose.
"So! Telling me you kissed Dyson. Then you stood there in Lauren's apartment listening to me go on and on about her, knowing where she was, and you said nothing! It all makes sense now. How you begged me to let my mother go when I was trying to pull her back up at the Light Fae compound. You wanted me to let her go. To let her die, and you got your wish when I thought she was dead. You won't have to worry about mom blackballing you from getting work. You will have to worry about crossing me on the street again. Not only do I suggest that you get out of the bar, I suggest you get out of the colony! Bo growled. The sound was so loud that it even made Aife jump.
"Bo listen, I can explain! Kenzi cried.
"You hid Lauren from me! You knew my mother was alive! The two women that could have answered all of my questions. Lauren could have run tests to figure out why I lost my memories. Mom could have told me about Rainer and Hades! Yet you kept your mouth shut. Which is what I suggest that you do right now. Because if I hear one more word from you, I will grant my Succubus wish to take over! Bo snapped. She was slowly walking towards Kenzi and her eyes were flashing blue and brown.
Kenzi turned on her heels and ran out. She nearly broke one of the heels on her boots. She ran with her back towards the doors and ran into someone coming inside.
"Damn it. It wasn't supposed to be like this. Bo and I were supposed to be friends forever! Kenzi cried.
"Damn. I had hoped you wouldn't be crazy enough to come here". Tamsin said pulling the woman towards her squad car.
"How did you know I was here? Kenzi asked.
"One of the guys that just left called me and said my roommate was here, and looked like she was about to have her ass handed to her. I guess you pissed off both Succubus huh? Tamsin said.
"Aife's a bitch and I thought much better of Bo". Kenzi snapped looking back at the building.
"Girl don't even whisper that shit around here. Aife has friends everywhere, even in the lowest of places. Namely people that hated Trick". Tamsin explained. It wasn't a lie. The Blood King had pissed off people since the day he took the throne.
Kenzi looked at Tamsin as she climbed into the squad car. She assumed they would be heading into the precinct.
"I just want a job. I even ran out of cereal". Kenzi groaned as Tamsin pulled out of the parking lot.
"Well we do have some food at the cop shop, but it won't be nothing like you're used to eating. I don't even know how long it's been there". Tamsin said. She felt bad for Kenzi. She was the one that raised her after her rebirth. She played with her when Bo was gone somewhere. They felt like a real family, but Bo wasn't always as soft with Tamsin as Kenzi had been.
"Anything is better than nothing". Kenzi sighed.
"What were you and Bo fighting about? Tamsin asked as she turned on her sirens. She wasn't chasing a suspect but it helped her avoid red lights.
"Aife told her that I was stealing liquor from her and that I hid her from Bo when she came to me and Dyson about finding Bo. Bo is under the impression that I helped hide Lauren and Aife from her on purpose. She is partly right. I did know where Lauren was and that Aife was alive. I did it for Bo. They have never caused her anything but heartbreak and confusion". Kenzi snapped.
"I tried to warn you Kenz. You are not just fighting Bo anymore. You are fighting her real family. Aife won't keep shit from Bo. Nothing. She could borrow her brush and she would tell her that she used it. You are lucky they allowed you to live just now. We all know how nasty Bo's Succubus can be. Remember the blonde that I thought Bo killed? I was sure it was her but Lauren helped her. Now you said you helped hide her. Lauren has Hades powers and Bo's memories. There is nowhere for you to run or hide. I suggest keeping your nose clean and stay the hell away from them. If you see them coming down the street, cross it. If you see them somewhere, go somewhere else. You helped me when I was born again, but I am not sure I can help you live a long life". Tamsin explained.
"You could claim me like Bo did". Kenzi suggested as they neared the precinct.
"Bo's a Succubus. People were weary of her back then. She's still a dangerous friend and in your situation, a growing foe. Me claiming you would be useless. I am not as strong as I once was. To be honest I was thinking of asking you to leave with me. I am not making much money and I can't fight the Fae, my powers are not as strong anymore". Tamsin said.
"So you're telling me no". Kenzi said.
"I'm telling you it would be a mute point. The Fae don't fear me, I'm not sure they ever will again". Tamsin said.
"Let me talk to Bo one more time. If she won't claim me or ask to move back into the crack shack, I will consider leaving". Kenzi said.
"Girl you don't listen. Bo is a Succubus. You probably pissed the inner bitch inside of her off too. Going near Bo is going near Aife". Tamsin laughed shaking her head. She was contemplating leaving alone. Kenzi could cost her, her last life.
Vex and Ryan
The men had gotten up early and thought of what they were going to do about Lauren. For Ryan, Lauren wasn't his enemy. He barely knew of the woman, other than the five minute introduction that he got at Bo's birthday party. She seemed happy with Nadia or as happy as he had ever noticed a human being with another.
He was doing all of this as a favor to Vex. He was still a favorite of the Dark Elders. A lot more than Evony had ever been. He knew a lot about Medicine too. Perhaps that's what caused Vex to come to him. He had the gift of gab and could get just about anyone to listen to him.
"Are you sure this is going to work? She looked into women to me". Ryan said.
"Just get her going about that boring Science stuff and she will be putty in your hands. Trust me on this, she's a true geek just like you. Which is probably what drew the Succubus to you as well". Vex said.
"Can we get on with it? I do have other things to do". Ryan said.
"Come on. Come on. Lets get inside". Vex snapped as Ryan had unbuckled his seat belt. It was embarrassing having to ride like that, but at least he was still among the living.
"We can't fight this woman. She's literally a God with those powers that you said she has". Ryan said opening the glass door for Vex.
"I just need her to remove her hold, then I can use me hands again. Then we will see how powerful she thinks she is". Vex said.
"What? You haven't used your powers on her before? Ryan asked.
"Yes but I was only playing. I won't be playing anymore". Vex said.
"Ok we're inside. Now what? Ryan asked.
"We're looking for Dr. Lewis! Or shall I say Karen Beattie?! Vex screamed.
"Dr. Lewis is unavailable. I am not sure who this Karen Beattie is that you mentioned". Nancy said.
"You're lying. Be a good girl and go and get her". Vex ordered.
The woman stood looking at Vex. For some reason he looked familiar but she wasn't about to be ordered around like a puppet.
"Perhaps we should treat that". Nancy said looking at Vex's hands stuck to his ass.
"Only Dr. Lewis can fix this. Now go and get her! Vex screamed again.
"This is a clinic, we do have patients here". Nancy whispered walking towards the men.
"Aren't you a pretty thing. Do like my buddy Vex said here said and go get her". Ryan gushed.
Nancy was mated to a shifter. Ryan's tricks were lost on her. Her patience was lost too as she walked over to throw them out. But when she got to them, they disappeared.
"What kind of trick is this? Ryan asked as they were slammed into the concrete.
"It's her! Come on out you coward! Vex groaned. He landed on his back, whiche meant that he landed on his elbows.
"You come into my clinic, disturbing my nurse and my patients. Now who was the coward? Lauren laughed as she appeared before them.
"Well get on with it". Vex whispered.
Ryan stood up and dusted himself off. Grinning he walked towards Lauren.
"Save it. Your balls won't do me any good, but I will rip them off of you if you come nearer". Lauren said.
"You are the bitter one aren't ya?! Vex screamed from the ground. It hurt when he fell over and his mouth was now against the ground.
"That's the problem with you Vex. You have always been nasty to me. Mocking me when I was a human. Mocking me when Evony threw me in her dungeon after she picked me up on the road. You lack respect for anyone. And in that same respect, I won't remove the thrall. I know all about your plans to get Ryan here to butter me up. It will never work". Lauren laughed. Did they really think they could pull off a sneak attack. Her thrall on Vex is like a GPS on his ass. She will always know where he is and what he was up to.
"I was just joking back then. Come on you couldn't possibly take me seriously". Vex groaned. The ground was starting to get hot against his face.
"I stopped taking you seriously the minute I realized you didn't inject yourself with Bo's blood as you lead us all to believe. I don't know you well Ryan but hanging around this asshole will likely get your ass kicked or killed". Lauren said.
"He's a Fae and Loki, he will never die! Vex screamed.
"Hmm people used to say the same thing about Trick and Dyson and where are they? Lauren laughed. That's another thing Lauren had always been mocked about. Her short life span compared to Dyson's. Yes he was thousands of years old, but as a Doctor who once examined him, she knew he could die someday.
"So you are not going to help him then? Ryan asked.
"No but you might want to help him off the street. If traffic picks up, he's a sitting duck". Lauren laughed. She wasn't going to kill Vex. He was much more fun to torture alive. Her thrall was permanent and so was her distaste for the Mesmer. He probably hoped and thought that Evony was going to leave her to die. Under those conditions, she thought the Morrigan was going to too.
"Lets go Vex. I gave it my best shot. She don't like men, just as I thought". Ryan said.
"Didn't try very hard did ya? Vex groaned again as Ryan picked him up.
"I tried but she's..." Ryan started to turn around and didn't see Lauren anymore. "She's a lot of things. Lets get the hell out of here".
The Loki ran to his car with Vex. He hadn't heard Lauren walk off. He never heard a single footstep which meant she vanished. That was something he knew Vex couldn't overpower. Something he would never see coming. Just as they were inside the clinic, they were back outside, and not under their own powers. He thought of Bo. If she was still into the Doctor, she would never need him or anyone else to heal.
The Clinic
"How are the patients? Was everyone treated? Lauren asked.
"Yes ma'am. Those assholes only disturbed me. They all have received excellent care". Nancy smiled.
"Can you handle things? I have somewhere to be". Lauren smiled.
"Of course Dr. Lewis". Nancy smiled.
"Ok I have my phone. Text if you need anything". Lauren said walking back towards her office
"Yes ma'am". Nancy said and went back to reading her paperwork.
Lauren locked up her desk and freshened up. Once she was happy with her appearance, she transported herself out to her car.
The Dal
Bo and Mason were busy working a busier than normal happy hour. Aife said it was because she spread the news that she was in charge and Trick's prices had been cut in half. It wasn't a dumb move. She pulsed the delivery men to get her inventory and sold it to the customers. She wasn't losing money. She never believed in working but given how Bo was feeling about money, she went and called in old favors to get them to come in and spend thousands of dollars. She would be able to take Lauren on a tour of the world at this rate. Aife wouldn't go, she had already been everywhere.
"Ma'am there is a disturbance outside. I can't go because Bo and I are still busy". Mason said through his phone.
"What kind of disturbance? Aife asked.
"Sounds like someone is pounding on the doors. We are literally at full capacity up here". Mason said.
"Keep working, I will go and see". Aife laughed. She wasn't going to close the Dal until dusk.
The Succubus used one of Trick's old escape routes. She had to crouch down to fit, but it still worked. She used it a lot as a teenager when he tried to ground her.
"Boys, boys, boys. I have a packed house, but I can always serve you". Aife laughed.
"You think too much of yourself. You can't undo the Laws of the Blood King. Some of those laws were beneficial to us! An Elder screamed.
"Like the bullshit law he wrote making me Dark Fae, so it would never look like he handed his own daughter over to you assholes? Oh hell yes I changed that law. I even wrote it in Trick's blood". Aife laughed.
"Not that one. We don't care what side you are, you will always belong to us. We speak of the law removing us as Elders of the Fae". Another Elder replied stepping forward.
"I am the daughter of the Blood King. I am the only authority you will bow to. I do give you permission to scratch your asses though". Aife laughed.
"Hopefully that is after we are done with them". Lauren said coldly.
"Ahh another traitor. You never fulfilled your contract to the Light Fae". The Elder said.
"I don't care about your silly contract that was useless after my death. I don't care about the Light or the Dark. But I do care about which of you sent Vex for me. He can't even blow his own nose so what was he supposed to do to me? Lauren laughed.
"The Mesmer owes us a great deal. He is of no use to us like that. You will remove your thrall! The Elder screamed.
Lauren scratched the back of her neck. "How many do you want?
"I was ready to kick all of their asses but it seems you have grievances with them too". Aife laughed.
Lauren looked around and counted about 15. That meant they would share one if she divided them in half. She blinked and 7 of them went down.
Aife was impressed. Lauren hadn't lifted a finger. She had seen Hades do that once or twice and he was never that precise.
"Let me know when you're down to the extra one". Lauren said as she waved to Aife and entered the Dal. She wanted a shot or two of tghe best liquor that they had.
Bo was busy, but her insides were even busier. She knew her Succubus was sensing something or someone. Lauren had walked in after a few people had walked out. It was still a bit early but late at the same time.
The Doctor surveyed the room and found a good spot in front of the bar.
"Can I help you ma'am? Mason asked.
"Double shot of your best Whiskey". Lauren smiled.
Mason turned around and pulled a bottle from the top shelf. "Let me know if you need anything else". Mason smiled as he moved to take another order.
Lauren was ready to go but knew it would be rude to show up and not thank Bo personally for her lunch. She turned to see the Succubus with two trays of drinks in her hands. She set one tray on a table and distributed the drinks to each customer, shoved the tray under her arm and stepped towards the next table. She knew what she was doing and why she was doing it. She almost salivated at the sight of Bo's neck exposed as she leant over the next table.
Dropping a few dollars on the counter. She sat on a barstool and watched the dancefloor. Aife had finally updated the music list.
"I hope you are not about to ask someone to dance because I want to be the next one that you dance with". Bo smiled at the lost in the moment Doctor in front of her.
"No. I wasn't planning on staying that long". Lauren laughed.
Bo frowned. She had hoped Lauren had come to see her. "You're not? Did I do something?
"I just wanted to thank you for lunch, that was very sweet". Lauren said looking at the dancefloor again.
"I know you get busy with work and sometimes forget to eat. Like my note said I don't want to push". Bo said softly handing Mason her tray. She had forgotten she was working.
"I know. But I wanted to thank you while I was here". Lauren said.
"You didn't come to see me? Bo asked.
"I had some Fae business to take care of. I'm sorry if that sounded mean". Lauren replied.
"What kind of Fae business? By the way your Fae business is my Fae business too! Bo snapped. Lauren's answer didn't sound right. It sounded dangerous and full of bullshit. Bullshit from anyone assuming Lauren was fare game to them.
"Ok Dr. Lewis we have one left". Aife laughed walking in.
"It took you that long? Lauren laughed.
"Not to kick ass, it took them that long to run away and drag their friends with them". Aife laughed.
"Do I get to know what's going on? Bo asked quietly.
"Some Elders came after me. It's no big deal and besides you were busy". Aife said.
"But Lauren said it was Fae business. You didn't drag her into anything did you mom? Bo asked.
"No. The Elders sent Vex after me. I came to pay them back a bit". Lauren laughed. She left them alive, but they would be hurting for centuries.
"You didn't call me. I would have helped! Bo pouted. She really wanted to be there for Lauren. Help her in every way.
"Bo I knew you were busy and why you are working here. I wasn't going to stand in your way especially for something that only took me a few seconds to handle". Lauren explained.
"And she means seconds Isabeau. She took them out in a matter of seconds. Wounds you don't want to see". Aife laughed.
"They will live". Lauren laughed.
"Lauren! I would have helped! Bo pouted again. She felt helpless knowing Lauren was fighting a group while she was either wiping tables or pouring drinks.
"Well we left you one". Aife said softly. Bo really looked hurt.
"What is he? Bo asked.
"Not sure". Aife laughed.
"Mom can you help Mason? Bo asked.
"Me? Work? Aife laughed.
"Mom, please". Bo said.
"Ok. Ok. I can hold on to your towel, but I'm not wiping anything". Aife laughed again.
"Fine. I will be right back". Bo said softly looking at Lauren.
"Ahhh the Succubus". The man laughed.
"I have someone special waiting for me. The sooner I kick your ass the faster I can go back inside". Bo said taking the mans head into her hands.
"Dr. Lewis is it? I can help her too". The man answered.
"Who are you? Bo asked curiously. She had never seen the man before.
"I'm Doctor Snook. A memory Fae. I can help your Doctor get rid of your memories. They are so strong around here too". He shuddered.
"What? You can do that? Lets go! Bo said pulling him by his hand.
Dr. Snook laughed as Bo pulled him into the Dal.
"Everybody out! Bo screamed. She watched as every Fae threw their money on to the counter or tables and ran out. Once she was sure all of them were out, she stood in front of Aife and Lauren.
"This is Dr. Snook. He said he's a memory Fae. I was thinking...
"I know what you were thinking. I just didn't think you would do this". Lauren said.
"You know him? Bo asked.
"I know what he can do". Lauren answered.
"He can help you get rid of my memories Lauren". Bo said pulling the man towards them, and saw him being pushed back.
"Lauren! Bo said.
"Two things you have overlooked Bo". Lauren said.
"What? Bo asked. She knew her memories were shit and didn't want them in Lauren's head another second.
"He's Dark Fae and and a Ortenax". Lauren said.
"But if he can help you with my memories..". Bo started.
"He can also help me forget everything, including you. Still want him to help me? Lauren asked pushing the man further and further away from her.
"Screw that. Not in my colony! Mason! Dinner time". Aife laughed as she watched the man shift into his panther form.
Bo looked at Lauren until Lauren stood up to leave. The Doctor didn't say anything and Bo knew she had just made a huge mistake.
The Succubus worked well into morning. They were not as busy but she still made good money and tips. Once she had finished cleaning up, she walked out to her car. She thought of nothing but Lauren all night and wondered if her sad face had earned her sympathy tips.
Climbing into her car, she found a note on the dashboard. Recognizing the writing, she read it.
"Thank you for trying to help me. I just can't take the risk of forgetting everything it could be bad, but I know your intentions were good
-Lauren.
TBC.
Bo visits the clinic.
The Elders finally flee the colony.
Vex calls in a favor from Aife.