Bo's POV
I was all gung ho about going to see Sam Dennis. Then I started to wonder if this really was going to be a good or a bad thing. Lauren and I still aren't anywhere near where we should be. I take full responsibility for the fight earlier. She's been nothing but helpful, and loving.
This is all of my shit though. Yeah Mary blindsided me a long time ago and I never saw it, but this is my mess. My mess to clean up. My love life to clean up, because lets face it, at the end of the day, my thoughts and heart always fall back to Lauren.
Dyson, Ryan, Rainer and so many others. My thoughts always reverted back to Lauren. Especially in my anger. She wouldn't come back to me. Not at Taft's. Not at Evony's. She just wouldn't come back to me. It pissed me off to the point that I wanted to hurt her in return. Make her see what she was missing out on. But I was missing her most. Hurting from my own petty bullshit. The worst was the nights when my bed mate was fast asleep, and I felt no love at all for him. What was he but my sheet warmer. I'd turn the other way and cry for hours. Grab my phone ready to push number 1 to call her, and set it back on the table again once I decided not to push the button.
Stop it Bo. Lauren is right next to you. Probably reading my body language and it is nothing but fucked at the moment. I need to just see Sam, get my records and take Lauren home.
Lauren's POV
I am hoping this will be as easy as it sounds. Nothing about this town has felt right since I set foot in it. There aren't just any good people here. I can see Bo's need to run long ago, even if Mary hadn't caused her so many problems. I am quite surprised that Aife has stayed here so long. But given who Bo is, it makes sense.
As for Bo and myself, it is just a mess not easily smoothed over by apologies. I am confident that we will get there, but nobody can change overnight and stay that way. I certainly could have stayed home, but I have never liked to see anyone bullied. I trusted every word Lou Ann told me, she would have been dead already had she lied. We all know that. Aife is not the kind of Fae that puts up with anyone's bullshit, without them suffering by death or imprisonment. So I understand a little bit where Bo's impatience comes from. However her trying to pin it all on her Succubus, will never be tolerated.
I snapped out of my thoughts when I noticed Aife standing on a porch.
"We're here". Bo said clearing her throat.
"Are you sure you want to see him? We can always do this another way". Lauren said gently before climbing out of the car.
"I'm sure. He was always kind to me. Not seeing him before I left home hurt". Bo said sadly.
"Ok. As long as you are sure". Lauren said gently squeezing Bo's hand as they walked towards Aife.
The Succubus shook her head and started walking up the stairs. "Where is he? She asked.
"He's inside. He seemed a bit nervous to have me in the house, so Mason is keeping him company". Aife laughed.
"Mom what did you do? Bo asked shaking her head.
"Nothing sweetie". Aife laughed again.
"Ok. Lets go inside then". Bo said and waved for her mother to go first. She shook her head at the thought. Her birth mother leading her to her adoptive father.
Lauren walked in behind Bo, and kept her eyes on both sides of her. She didn't know this Sam Dennis and didn't at all like Mary. So her senses were all over the place regarding the man.
Mason's ears perked up when he heard three sets of boot heels hitting the hardwood floors. Sam wasn't as near as boring as he looked. An older gentleman with dark circle glasses. Wavy black hair with hints of gray, tall and fit. The shifter thought he would be nerdy and he was to an extent.
Sam Dennis had traveled the world a bit since Bo left. Once he heard that she had returned the first time, he hung around in hopes of seeing the brunette again someday. Beth was always a good kid. Different of course, but good. He had tried to talk to Mary many times trying to make her see reason about their daughter, but she wouldn't listen. Wouldn't agree that they needed to get Beth help and not throw her out.
The trio of women stopped just at the threshold to the kitchen. Mason was facing them with a slender man facing him. Lauren squeezed Bo's hand again as the woman wiped away a few tears.
"Daddy? Bo called softly.
Sam closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths. That sound took him back. Back to the nights of Beth having nightmare after nightmare. He was the one that got up to check on her every time. Mary always thought she was faking. No child screamed like Beth did. It was beyond toe curling or fingernails tracing a chalkboard. The girl was different and he was still so proud to have her.
Clearing his own voice, Sam stood up and turned around. "Beth. I know you would turn out to be drop dead gorgeous". He said opening his arms to her as she ran into them.
"Should we give them some time? Mason asked. Lauren nodded.
"We should. Lets go into the living room". Aife suggested. She was still amused at how her presence seemed to rile Sam up.
"Beth. Beth where have you been? I have been so worried about you". Sam said tearfully.
"I had to leave Dad. Mom had the cops and just about everyone in town but you after me. I found a new family. My real family actually". Bo said softly looking into dark eyes.
"I tried sweetie. I tried to get her to listen to me. She just wouldn't. She was always more corcerned about how she looked to her snobby friends. I'm so sorry about that". Sam whispered.
"It is not your fault Dad. I have seen for myself what she was and still is all about". Bo sighed.
"So I assumed your real mother told you that I kept your original records". Sam said gently holding one of Bo's hands.
"She did. She also said that you wanted to see me. I have no problems seeing you dad, but my life turned out to be different and more dangerous than most". Bo said shyly.
"Beth ever since I saw your blue eyes as a baby, I knew you were different. I don't think it ever bothered your mother until her friends said something about it. I don't have to stay in your life forever, but I would like to spend some time with you before we say goodbye forever". Sam explained.
Bo dropped a few tears and took his hand. "Dad. My life is dangerous. I would love to take you back with us, but I am not sure how comfortable you would be. Sitting around the house...
"That would be fine with me Beth. I won't stay long or try to disturb your life. I just want to be able to spend a little time with you. If you think it's too dangerous, then I will respect your judgment. Just know that I will always love you and never wanted Mary to treat you as she did". Sam replied. He could see the worry in Bo's face. It was the same worry and horrified look she had when she ran from home after being kicked out. He was sitting in his car watching the house. He didn't follow her, but decided to stick around Mary since this was all her doing.
Bo took a good, and long hard look at Sam and she played the scenarios over in her head. Toronto wasn't really as dangerous for humans as it once was when she first came on to the scene. Sam had always been wonderful to her. Never once yelled at her or mocked her for not being the perfect daughter. Cooked for her when she had already eaten a couple of plates of food. Back then they had no way of knowing Bo was hungry on another level. But he never once scolded her for eating too much. He could and would stock the house. When he left, she would starve because Mary refused to fill the kitchen like he did. She owed him a lot. For teaching her how to drive. For teaching her how to be kind and considerate of others. Their shared love of cars was what drew her to her Camaro, and she kept for all of those years as a tribute to him.
She thought of Lauren. In that kiss they shared, she never saw Sam Dennis. But the parenting skills she saw, showed his influence. She was sure the Doctor wouldn't mind if she decided to take him back to stay with her for awhile. But she wanted to be sure and not assume. So she walked into the next room to ask Lauren to join them.
Lauren didn't need to ask anything. All she saw was a man and woman in tears. She knew what was needed and didn't need to ask a single question.
"I wouldn't mind at all". Lauren smiled gently wiping Bo's tears away.
The Succubus stepped to Lauren and broke down in the Doctor's arms. Lauren rubbed her back over, and over again. She knew what this really was. This was the teenage Bo. The one forced out of her house. The one that killed Kyle not yet knowing what she was, or how she did it. The Bo running for years. Running from her mother. Running from her victim's families. Running from what she thought she could escape, but she couldn't. Her Succubus was never going to leave her. They were one in the same and Bo thought she was a monster because of it.
"Bo. It is ok. I'm right here". Lauren whispered as the brunette was still trembling in her arms.
Feeling embarrassed Bo finally pulled back wiping away more tears. "I'm sorry Dad and Lauren".
"I'm Sam Dennis". The man smiled gently and stretched his hand out to Lauren.
"I'm Dr. Lauren Lewis". The blonde smiled in return.
"He is coming with us Lauren". Bo said softly.
"I know sweetie". Lauren said squeezing Bo's hand.
"Lauren is my girlfriend Dad". Bo smiled.
"I figured that out by your reaction to her". Sam laughed and it made the women laugh too.
"He just wants to get to know me again. He won't be with us forever...". Bo rambled nervously.
"Bo stop. I have no problems with this. He was one of the first parents you ever knew. I know you have missed out on a lot with him". Lauren replied.
Bo froze in place. She closed her eyes thinking of who was in the next room. Would Aife be as accepting of him as Lauren? Swallowing hard, she opened her eyes again when she heard the doors behind them opening.
"Nervous much Isabeau? Aife laughed.
"Mom listen...". Bo started.
"I don't have to listen. Your aura is telling me everything. You want him to come back with us, am I right? Aife asked seriously.
"I don't want him to. He is coming back with us. I just don't know how you feel about it". Bo said standing in between her mother and Sam.
Aife stepped around Bo and studied the man in front of her. She was reading his aura too and it never changed. He loved her daughter almost as much as she did, but the Succubus knew he would never love her exactly like she does.
"Aife McCorrigan". The Succubus said extending her hand.
"Sam Dennis but you already knew that". The man answered.
"I can see that you are a good man Sam. But know I won't hesitate to protect my daughter by any means necessary. Your ex-wife was lucky I allowed her to live. I hope she never finds a home again. I can also see that my daughter is taking you back and into her home, don't make her regret it". Aife said seriously.
"You have that same fire Beth has I see". Sam laughed.
"I call her Isabeau. She was named after her grandmother. But yeah. Whatever fire she has, mine is a thousand times worse". Aife laughed.
"So we're doing this? Lauren asked from behind them.
"We are". Aife and Bo said in unison.
"Where is your stuff dad? Or we can just buy it along the way" Bo smiled.
"My clothes are in the closet in the back room. Everything else can stay here. I own this house". Sam answered.
"Mason get some people to watch this house for as long as we need them to". Aife ordered.
"Yes ma'am". Mason answered leaving them to make some phone calls.
"You know we're different right? Aife asked Sam.
"I have known Beth was different since she was a baby". Sam said staring at the younger Succubus.
"Good. Then I won't need to explain things". Aife laughed.
"Dad lets get you packed". Bo said gently extending her hand to him.
Lauren and Aife watched them enter one of the bedrooms.
"You're not worried about this? Aife asked.
"Of course not. I can read his aura too. He's telling the truth". Lauren answered softly.
"Damn. I'm glad you said that, I thought I was slipping". Aife laughed.
"Bo needs him you know. We have to help her and him through this. He's nothing like Mary". Lauren whispered.
"Nobody is like that bitch". Aife laughed again.
"Bo certainly isn't". Lauren said taking a seat.
"Is he going to live with you or Bo? Aife asked.
"I have plenty of room. I am not sure Bo and I are ready to live together just yet". Lauren answered honestly.
"Fought again did you? Aife asked sitting next to Lauren.
Lauren sighed. "Just Bo snapping like she does when she's hurt or doesn't understand something".
"I hope you put her in her place. She's my daughter yes, but she's not entitled to shit on you, if she really loves you like she claims to". Aife said seriously.
"No I addressed it. We just have a long way to go". Lauren sighed again.
"Then let Sam stay with her. She is going to have to learn how to compartmentalize her life. Make time for the both of you". Aife said staring at Lauren.
"I have plenty of room...
"Lauren! Don't put yourself out for her. Make her earn you! Aife snapped.
"We're ready". Bo said pulling two big bags behind her. Sam was pulling two more behind him.
"Mason are you ready? Aife asked.
"Yes ma'am. I have implemented a huge security system. The grass will be cut so that it doesn't look deserted. The house itself will not be disturbed". Mason said.
"Not even by Mary Dennis? Aife asked.
"Especially her". Mason nodded.
"Excellent. Now help Isabeau and Sam". Aife ordered.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said grabbing Bo's bags first and then Sam's. Sam gasped at how easily he picked their bags up and carried them outside.
The gang all assembled near their respective vehicles.
"Dad will ride with me and Lauren. We need to go back to our hotel and pack". Bo said.
"We'll follow you". Aife smiled as she walked towards her car.
"Dad". Bo gestured towards her car.
Lauren jumped in the driver's seat so that Bo could focus on talking to her father and not have to worry about the road.
Just inside of an hour, they all arrived at the hotel and everyone helped them carry their bags out. Lauren wanted to use her powers but didn't want to expose Sam to them just yet. She of all people knew what it was like to just a human in the Fae world. But Sam had it easier. He was close to one.
She wasn't jealous of the man. She was happy Bo was going to get the chance to reconnect with the man that must have been her best human influence growing up as a Fae in the human world.
"Lets go home". Lauren said after everyone and every bag was packed neatly in both cars.
Kenzi
Kenzi was angry. There she sat in a dark corner. She broke every makeshift blade and fingernail that she had at her disposal trying to pick her way out of that filthy room.
She was so sick of mayonnaise that she would likely never eat it again without thinking of her time here. The punks that were holding her wouldn't tell her anything about Bo, Lauren or Aife. She was stuck. There was no Trick or Dyson to call on anymore. She couldn't if she wanted to. Think Kenzi think. She thought silently. If she spoke any louder, they would hear her. They could probably hear an ant pissing in the woods.
She smiled when she looked at her mayonnaise sandwich. She chomped on it and ate it as quickly as she could. She stood up and walked to the door. She started coughing and bending over.
"Help. My stomach hurts really bad! Kenzi screamed through the small window on the door.
She jumped when the small panel they used to push her food in opened. She sighed when she saw what it was.
"Those should be all that you need". A voice came from outside.
Kenzi walked over and gasped at what she found on a small lunch tray.
"Assholes". Kenzi said. They had given her a small bottle of water, a box of Midol, Alka-Seltzer, and a bottle of Pepto-Bismol.
"We heard that, and you are lucky that Aife is allowing you to live. Don't try us again though". A woman's voice said.
"Hey! You're a woman?! You understand. Let me out. I'm really sick! Kenzi screamed. She had never heard a woman's voice in all of the time she had been there.
Kenzi screamed and screamed but she never heard another sound. Other than the rodents inside of the walls, or at least she assumed it was mice.
She slammed her back against the wall on her favorite side of the room and fell to the floor. She was fucked. She had no idea when Aife was going to let her out, and she was starting to wonder if she ever would. Or if Bo would grow a set and come and get her herself. She sat that until she fell asleep.
The next morning.
Bo was up and at it early. Sam had stayed with her. She hoped Lauren would, but understood that the Doctor was giving her time to settle in with Sam.
She was cooking breakfast as best as she could. She had given him plenty of space to move around and to shower when he needed to. She had already showered and cleaned up after herself before she went downstairs.
"Good morning Beth". Sam smiled walking into the kitchen.
"Dad. I go by Bo now". Bo smiled.
"Ok. Good morning Bo". Sam smiled again.
"I cooked some breakfast not sure of what you wanted". Bo said pointing to the spread on the table.
"It looks good sweetie". Sam said.
"Have a seat. I will grab the coffee". Bo said walking over to the coffee pot.
Sam sat in his chair waiting for Bo to return. She looked better than she did last night. Rested and eager.
"Dad please. Eat. Don't wait for me". Bo laughed as she took her seat.
"In all of the commotion from last night, I forgot to give you these". Sam said handing Bo a small folder filled with a stack of papers.
"Ohhh thanks! Bo mumbled with food in her mouth. She set the folder beside her and wiped her hands on a napkin before opening it.
Sam ate his food as Bo went over the paperwork he had just given her.
Bo didn't really understand everything that she was reading until her eyes flashed blue and she knew her Succubus was telling her what was what.
"So I did pass". Bo sighed with a dash of anger.
"You did sweetie. You did. You had more than enough credits to graduate with the rest of your class". Sam explained gently.
"Thank you Dad. You didn't have to do this, and I would have had to go back and retake tests that I had already passed. I hate tests too". Bo said looking at the dark haired man across from her.
"You don't have to thank me. It was the right thing to do. That is something I always tried to teach you to do and how to be". Sam smiled gently as he sipped his coffee.
"So what do you do back home? Bo asked.
"I was working in a bike shop until I retired". Sam said.
"Motorcycles? Bo asked.
"Yep". Sam said.
"Did you have one? Bo asked.
"No I sold my only one years ago to cover some bills. But I still love them". Sam answered.
"Then we will get you a new one! Bo said excitedly.
"So I guess we are going bike shopping? Sam asked.
"Yes sir! I will call Lauren and see if she wants to join us! Bo smiled picking her phone up.
Aife and Mason
Aife and Mason were up earlier than Bo was. The Succubus was a bit hurt that Bo all but shut down when she went home, but she understood that she was probably trying to focus on her relationship with Sam.
He would likely treat her better than Mary, and a hell of a lot better than Trick ever did. Unlike Trick, Sam's aura never changed. It was pure white, which in her years of experience meant he wasn't lying.
"Open it". Aife said.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said.
Aife walked inside and laughed. "Pick that crumpled mess up".
Mason walked over and picked the lump on the floor up.
"Dyson? Kenzi called.
"Yep she's still asleep". Mason laughed.
"Eww get her out of here. She needs a bath". Aife laughed.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said carrying Kenzi out of the room.
"Clean up that room and get out of here". Aife said as she walked back out of the room.
"Yes ma'am". Norris bowed.
Aife picked a spot and told Mason to pull over. Once he carried Kenzi to the door, a woman took her, and they were off again.
"What is that place? Mason asked.
"Somewhere she can shower and change". Aife answered.
"Like what? Mason asked.
"A convent". Aife laughed as she climbed back into her car.
TBC
Bo, Lauren and Sam go riding.
Aife hires Lou Ann to work at the Dal.
Kenzi freaks when she wakes up to Nuns hovering over her bed..