Bo
Bo moaned and frowned when she rolled over to a cold side of her bed. She didn't even feel Lauren move during the night, which meant she could have left after Bo had fallen asleep. The Succubus didn't know and it saddened her.
She was always like this since their first night together. One minute she had full trust in Lauren and the next, she was doubting her. Maybe Lauren wasn't the problem all along. Maybe she was her own problem. Always getting in her own way when it came to the Doctor. Lack of faith in anyone since she found her first kill dead in the bed next to her. They had trusted her when they slept together, then they wound up dead. Back then she was always afraid that Lauren would wake up dead in her bed because she pushed her too far. But then Lauren did the next worse thing, she up and asked for a break and then left. She may as well have been dead in Bo's bed as far as she was concerned.
No note saying "Hey I need to work on something". No note saying "Hale has sent me on a Fae assignment, and I will be out of contact for awhile". That was confirmed when Hale didn't know where the hell Lauren had gone, only that she had asked for time off. She was just gone.
Bo said she would give Lauren space and said she would fix her relationship, and that turned out to be a lie because Dyson was kidnapped and suddenly he was her priority to find before Lauren. She just never expected to find them both in the same building. Then Lauren left again. Gone.
Bo wasn't going on a ten minute search this time. Lauren left on her own with no Fae to protect her, so why should Bo go looking for someone that had left all of them again. Left Bo.
Bo snapped out of her thoughts when she felt a cold hand slap her clear across her face. Her eyes flashed blue and she looked around for the culprit and was shocked to learn that she was the culprit. Her hand was red from slapping herself. She figured her Succubus must have surfaced long enough to literally smack Bo back into reality.
Within minutes, she found herself cleaned, fully dressed, groomed, and in her own dining room.
"I got tired of waiting". Lauren smiled as she passed Bo a plate of eggs and bacon.
Bo looked at Lauren funny. She didn't smell anything cooking from her room. But laughed it off thinking she used her powers to cook. And cook she did because the bacon was cooked to perfection.
"What if I didn't want to wear this today? Bo asked.
"You wear some kind of black just about everyday". Lauren laughed into her coffee.
"Just..could you ask me next time? Bo mock groaned.
"Sleepy head, it's almost noon". Lauren laughed throwing a small piece of bagel at Bo.
"Shit it is". Bo laughed in embarrassment. She didn't think she was that tired that she slept in that long. She hadn't even looked at a clock until now.
"So eat and drink". Lauren smiled as she took another bite of her eggs. They tasted as good as any she had ever actually cooked on a stove.
But she had been downstairs planning Bo's graduation down to the last detail and she had been on the phone with a grumpy Mayor. He thought it was beneath him to concern himself with this. Until Lauren threatened to hide his balls somewhere, that his ovulating wife wouldn't be able to find them.
She heard him swallow hard at the threat and laughed thinking of him adjusting the tie around his neck in fear. She was still skeptical that he didn't not know about any of this. He had better hope that she didn't relay her suspicions to Aife because his balls would be the last thing he needed to be concerned about.
She had also spoken with the Succubus telling her what she had planned and they agreed on the details Lauren had come up with. Aife knew Bo's Succubus would have put her far ahead of her classmates, so to make her believe she didn't graduate, pissed off more than the mother inside of her.
The Dal Riata
"Good morning Aife". Mason said counting the bottles on the shelves behind him.
"What did you do with Kenzi? Aife asked.
Mason laughed. Aife always got straight down to business. "She's in a hotel close by with an Ogre guarding her door".
"Get her some nice clothes and have her showered and dressed soon. Nothing too skanky. Oh and get her some food too". Aife commanded.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said as he pulled out his phone. How bad could picking out clothes for Kenzi be? She likes anything black. So he sent out word for the Ogre to find clothes for her like Aife instructed.
"Are we going to open for business at all today? Lou Ann asked.
"Not sure on that and besides you made enough money for us to close for a few days if we want to". Aife laughed.
"So then why are we here? Lou Ann asked.
"Because I want to make sure we do things properly today. Which is why I am sending you shopping too and be quick about it because we have to meet up with Isabeau and Lauren soon". Aife laughed throwing Lou Ann a stack of cash.
"What you're not going to go with me and pulse people out of free stuff? Lou Ann asked.
"No. Nobody is wearing stolen stuff today. Isabeau is graduating this afternoon and I want everyone on their best behavior and to be fresh, and clean". Aife said seriously.
"How did you pull that off so soon? Mason asked after hanging up his phone.
"Lauren did it. Seems our dear Doctor has become quite acquainted with her new powers". Aife laughed.
"Oh I see. Then we should all be dressed nice". Mason cringed thinking he didn't have a suit at the Dal. But he would be leaving soon to go find one.
"Go. Go. I can tell you both need to shop". Aife laughed waving them out of the building.
Kenzi
"So how many outfits can I pick out? Kenzi asked excitedly. She was never going to say no to free clothes.
"One...preferably a dress". The Ogre said.
"A dress? Kenzi scoffed.
"Take it or leave it. You have five minutes to pick one dress and heels. By the sixth minute, I will pick it for you". The Ogre said again.
"You've never been shopping with a woman before have you pal? Kenzi laughed.
"That's none of your business. Now hurry up. I don't want to piss off my boss". The Ogre said.
"Bo? Bo is sending me to buy a dress? Kenzi asked.
"No. Now stop asking questions and you are down to four minutes". The Ogre said.
"Ok. Ok". Kenzi said turning back to the rack of dresses in front of her. They were all awful too. She wouldn't be caught dead in any of them.
The Ogre shook his head in annoyance. His job wasn't to answer questions or put up with the girl constantly annoying him. He thought she should have picked the polka dot number. But the Succubus had requested black, so she had a rack of black dresses to choose from.
An hour later
"Lauren are you going to tell me where we are going? Bo asked from the passenger seat. She wanted to drive, but Lauren had been insistent to drive.
"You will see when we get there". Lauren laughed as she sped up. She had been almost late after hearing Aife and the rest had hit a delay in finding a suit for Mason.
Bo smiled and turned back to the road. It was a beautiful day out. The sun was nice and shiny, and there wasn't much wind. A little cold, but nothing they couldn't handle.
"C'mon! Get out! Lauren smiled as she climbed out of the car and pocketed her keys.
Bo shook her head in confusion, but did what she was told. She was happy to see Aife and Mason. She was shocked to see Lou Ann but not enough to cause a scene about it.
"Is this everyone? The Mayor asked.
"No we are still waiting on one last guest". Lauren said looking around and not seeing Kenzi yet. Even if she despised the girl, this is a big moment for Bo.
"Sorry madam, we're here". Hugo said as he carried Kenzi over by her dress collar.
"Put me down! Kenzi screamed.
The Ogre obeyed her request. Setting her down on her feet, standing next to Aife.
"Interrupt this ceremony and Hugo will be eat half of your tongue for dinner and the rest for breakfast in the morning". Aife warned.
"Wait..they are not about to...are they? Kenzi gasped as she looked at Bo and Lauren. She froze when she saw Hugo making hand gestures like he was cutting into a piece of his dinner already.
"What's going on? Bo asked looking back at the gang now sitting in chairs on opposites sides of a long white carpet.
Lauren took Bo to the very back, and told her to stand there. The Succubus nearly choked at what was about to happen. Lauren nodded and Mason started the music.
Bo gasped. It was her high school Alma Mater song. She looked down at her feet and saw new shoes, a new dress and a cap and gown appeared on her body and head.
"I liked that outfit". Bo laughed.
"Shh and walk". Lauren said pushing her ahead to walk down the white carpet. The Doctor followed her and stood beside Aife as they were all standing now.
The Mayor cleared his throat and began the ceremony. An hour later it was over. Bo was officially a high school graduate. Lauren stepped forward to congratulate her with a chaste kiss. She then pushed her back down the aise again. The gang threw confetti and white flowers. Bo was in tears by the time she reached the end of the carpet.
Lauren stepped in front of Kenzi before she could reach the Succubus. Bo might be emotional but she knew she was still mad at her, and this was Bo's day. Bo's moment. Once Kenzi congratulated Bo, Lauren eased back a bit.
"Thank you. Thank you". Bo sobbed into Lauren's arms. The Doctor rubbed her back as the gang continued to clap. They were Fae and would never tire of the action.
"May I? Sam asked stepping forward.
Bo gasped. "Dad? I thought you left last night? Where did you come from? She asked looking around.
Lauren shook her head no so that he wouldn't give her away. "I decided to stay another night and followed the two of you here".
"Dad. You're lying". Bo laughed. He couldn't tell a lie to save his life.
"Ok. Dr. Lewis thought I should be here and she was right". Sam said holding his arms about to Bo. She ran into them and sobbed again. She would never forget how good and kind he had always been to her. He was the longest relationship she had among the group. Not counting the time she spent in Aife's womb and arms afterwards.
"Hey this is supposed to be a happy occasion". Lauren laughed. Rubbing Bo's back, she wiped her own tears away.
"Yeah so where's the beer? Kenzi asked and stood back when the others glared at her.
"That's a great idea actually". Lauren said snapping her fingers and Champagne appeared in everyone but Kenzi's hand.
"What the Fae is this? Kenzi asked.
"Milk". Lauren replied.
"Now shut up! Aife snapped at Kenzi.
"Hey you said I couldn't speak during the ceremony, well the ceremony's over". Kenzi said throwing her milk glass in a nearby trash can.
Lauren waved everyone back.
"To Bo. May this be the start of a wonderful life ahead of you, like it should have been years ago. We love you and we are so, so proud of you". Lauren smiled as they all clanked their glasses together and emptied their glasses in one swallow.
"Party at my house. Oscar should have the food and everything else on standby". Lauren announced.
"Are you inviting me too, since I wasn't invited to this? Kenzi snapped.
Lauren took a deep breath and stepped forward, but Bo growled and stepped in front of her.
"Why are you even here? You haven't been thralled. You can leave at any time, nobody is holding you here! Lauren did this as a surprise for me, and even allowed you to come. Don't get this twisted into something sinister. That's only shit like you and Dyson would pull to try and keep me away from Lauren or did you forget that? Bo snapped.
"I just think since I am your oldest friend here, that I should have been invited. Invited to the ceremony and Lauren's to party with the rest of you, since this your day right? Kenzi snapped
"Sam is my oldest friend here. He's done more for me and my wellbeing than you have recently. Get out of here Kenzi before you make me so mad that my Succubus surfaces. Trust me, she's quite anxious right now". Bo snapped again.
"But Bo...". Kenzi pleaded.
"Out! Bo growled feeling her Succubus on the brink of control.
"She doesn't have to leave, we can all leave. Mayor you are dismissed. As far as the rest of us...". Lauren snapped her fingers and suddenly Bo, Aife, Mason, Lou Ann, Sam and Lauren were inside her house.
"How the fuck does she do that? Kenzi asked after everyone was gone in a matter of minutes. There was nothing left. The chairs and carpet had disappeared and the Mayor had run off when Lauren dismissed him.
"Time for you to go home". Hugo said grabbing Kenzi by her arm.
"Where the hell is home? Kenzi asked.
"Same grimy hotel you slept in last night. We have control of it now. You will be served the same food and have the same amenities, should you choose to stay. You can always leave and Aife won't care". Hugo explained.
Kenzi hung her head. She had fucked up. She picked a fight with Lauren on what should be the happiest day of Bo's life, and now the Fae were treating her like dog shit in the street.
She had no choice but to go back to the hotel and hope Bo would eventually soften to her. She didn't care if Lauren ever does, because she still had her doubts about her. If she was serious about Bo. She would have preferred if Lauren had stayed on the run after Taft's. Dyson was almost back with Bo, officially, and life as she planned it was getting back to normal.
Lauren's
The gang were already into the party. They had every kind of food imaginable. Lauren asked who was allergic to what and had Oscar fix meals according to their specific diets. Especially Sam's since he was the only human at the party.
Bo was touched that the Doctor had convinced Sam to stay for her graduation ceremony, but knew she would need to say goodbye to him all over again.
"Are you ok? Lauren asked from behind Bo.
"I'm fine. I just...it is going to hurt to say goodbye to him again". Bo sighed.
"Are you sure that he wants to go? Nobody is pushing him out of town today". Lauren said rubbing Bo's back.
"I don't know what to do. Of course I would love to spend more time with him, but not at the expense of our relationship. But then on the other hand, I don't want to keep him here. He was living his life before we went back to Grimley". Bo sighed taking the seat Lauren offered her.
"Then I will go, and make it easier for you". Sam said over Bo's shoulder.
"Dad. I didn't mean to...". Bo started.
"I heard you clear as day Bo. You have your life here, and I have mine back there. Your first priority is your relationship with Lauren. That was the first concern out of your mouth. So it is my priority to go home. To let you have the time you need for your love". Sam replied.
"You really don't have to go, we can always talk later". Lauren said jumping into the conversation.
"She loves you. I won't stand in the way, or be a distraction between the two of you. I know when a relationship is on the brink of disaster, that's why I'm divorced. But I'm still young enough to get back out there, and date. And no offense, I'm more of a country boy myself". Same smiled. Lauren and Bo smiled back.
"Are you sure? Bo asked tearfully.
"You can always come and see me, or I can come back here. We will have our time Bo". Sam answered holding Bo's hand.
"A month. We can go in a month right? Bo asked turning to Lauren.
"We can". Lauren nodded.
"Come here and give your dear old dad a hug". Sam laughed holding his arms open to Bo.
The Succubus ran and cried into his arms. After feeling embarrassed by such a display of emotion. She pulled back.
"You found a good family for her Lou Ann. I will never forget that. Otherwise no Fae would have those emotions". Aife smiled as she and Lou Ann stood by Lauren's bar.
"I know I screwed up with Mary, but Sam is such a nice man. I knew he would be good to her". Lou Ann said.
"Mason! Aife said waving him over from watching a sports news cast.
"Ma'am? Mason said running over.
"Get some people in Grimley to look after Sam Dennis. I want a constant detail on him. He is to be given the best of everything, so if we have to build him a house, we build him a house. If his health starts to fail, I want to know immediately". Aife ordered.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said pulling out his phone.
"He will never agree to that". Lou Ann whispered.
"What he doesn't know, he can't say no to". Aife laughed.
"What's this about his health? Lou Ann asked.
"He's going to live long enough for Isabeau to see him whenever she wants. So if I have help him do so, I will". Aife explained.
Lou Ann nodded. The Succubus was always in it for Bo.
"Do you really have to go? Bo sobbed.
"I will not hinder your life any further right now. I will see you ladies in a month right? Sam asked as he wiped Bo's tears away.
"You will". Lauren smiled.
"See four weeks from now". Sam said dropping his hands from Bo's face.
"I love you Dad". Bo said pulling the man into one long hug before he left.
"I love you too sweetie". Sam cooed.
Bo walked Sam out to his rental truck, and Lauren stayed in the house.
"You don't need Bo for anything do you? Lauren asked.
"No at the moment, no". Aife answered.
"Good". Lauren said.
"Why? What's up? Aife asked.
"I just know she's going to be so down about Sam leaving that I want to take her on a getaway. I do mean we are going to get away too. Nothing to do with the Fae or Kenzi. Just us and taking care of us". Lauren explained.
"Then go. You know I can handle any and everything". Aife laughed.
Lauren nodded and went to pack. Bo didn't have much there, but they could always shop along the way. She watched Bo and Sam still talking from her bedroom window and called her clinic to say she would be taking about a month off. They were not to disturb her with any bullshit that they couldn't handle themselves. She only hired the best, and expected it from them.
"I will see you in a month sweetie". Sam said.
"Ok. Take care of yourself and call if you need anything". Bo said helping him into his rental truck.
She had checked to make sure his motorcycle was secure, and that he had plenty of gas, and money.
Aife, Lou Ann and Mason stood on Lauren's porch and laughed when she tossed Mason keys to one of her Hummers. Since she brought them there, they didn't have a way back to the Dal or wherever they wanted to go. The one she was driving was already packed, and the house was secure. She drove down the driveway to meet Bo.
"Get in! Lauren smiled.
Bo nodded and climbed in. Tears still fresh on her face. She used the handkerchief Lauren gave her to dry her face.
"Where are we going? Bo asked.
"Everywhere we can fit into a month". Lauren smiled.
"But your house. Your clinic". Bo said worriedly.
"Everything is taken care of, besides your mother will be here and has agreed to take care of whatever problems arise". Lauren smiled pulling out of her driveway.
Bo smiled. She was going away with Lauren, and then to see Sam at the end of their vacation. This was going to be a good thing. Time to fix herself. Time to fix them.
Aife, Mason, and Lou Ann
"So what are we going to do now? Mason asked.
"Party and kick ass, whether we are pissed off or not". Aife laughed.
TBC.