Clyde's
The man moved through the small crowd. He never lost sight of his target, and soon arrived at Tamsin's table.
"Can I help you ms? Are you lost? The man asked.
"Marco you stick. It's me Tamsin". Tamsin said. She rolled her eyes.
"What the hell happened to you? Marco asked backing up a little.
"Look I don't have time to go into that. I'm here for a friend. Family actually". Tamsin said pointing to Kenzi as she returned her supplies to the supply closet.
"Let that go kid. You don't know who you are fucking with there". Marco sighed. Tamsin couldn't be this dense. She hadn't been there in weeks. Most assumed she was dead, or had moved away.
"I know all about her". Tamsin said taking a sip of her beer.
"Tamsin. I'm telling you girl. Let it go. There's all kinds of crazy shit surrounding that human". Marco said looking around. Even in that loud joint, he didn't even like thinking of that crazy ass Succubus.
"Fine. I'll ask Clyde". Tamsin said as she strolled over to the counter.
Marco was stunned at her balls, and immediately walked in front of her. They passed by Fae after Fae. They gasped, or growled at the human in their presence. Clyde ordered him to bring her to him, so he wasn't disobeying any orders. He just thought he could talk the woman into getting the hell out of there. Not too many women frequented Clyde's. Aife was always an exception because people long feared her.
"Tamsin". Clyde said quietly.
"Is that all you have for me Clyde? Tamsin winked.
"What are you doing here? You know it's no longer safe for you to be here". Clyde asked looking around. He was sure Aife would find out, if she wasn't already there that is. That woman could show up anywhere, and always without notice.
"Your new employee is important to me. Hand her over, and I will leave, and never darken your doorstep again". Tamsin said taking a fresh beer from the man. He'd owed her more than that. But without her Valkyrie, she couldn't force him to pay up.
"If you want her, go ask Aife. Otherwise she stays right where she is". Clyde replied as he took her now empty glass from her.
"Shit". Tamsin groaned. She was hoping just her presence alone would make Clyde ignore Aife's hold over him.
"Clyde. Please. Just let me talk to her". Tamsin said.
"Marco? Show Tamsin out, and stay on the door, so she doesn't return". Clyde said. The man grabbed the woman, and practically ran her out to the jeers, and sneers of the other patrons.
Tamsin groaned in her driver's seat, and slammed her head on the steering wheel. "Shit. That hurts a lot more now".
She wiped her forehead and looked around. Clyde's wasn't easy to infiltrate. This time she had a disguise, and walked in, but there wasn't another way back in that he wouldn't know about.
Ask Aife. She laughed at the thought. That was like talking to a brick wall. She rolled her eyes, and closed them. She knew what she had to do, and for Kenzi, she would.
Bo and Lauren
"Good morning". Bo smiled as she climbed into the bathtub with Lauren.
"Good morning". Lauren smiled as she made room for the Succubus.
Bo smiled again as she turned Lauren around so that the Doctor could rest on her, and not the other way around.
"You didn't sleep very well last night". Bo said as she pulled Lauren closer.
"No. I didn't. But I got some sleep, so that's a start". Lauren said quietly as she played with the bubbles.
"Lauren have you ever thought of...". Bo started.
"I have". Lauren replied softly.
"And? Bo asked as she grabbed the Doctor's hands.
"Meds and countless hours of therapy? No. I don't want that". Lauren said gently. She knew Bo was just trying to help.
"Even a Doctor needs a Doctor at some point Lauren". Bo said gently squeezing the woman in her arms.
"Unless these Doctors can stop those dreams, and moments, they can't help me. I will be fine". Lauren answered swiftly.
"Please tell me when you just need this. The quiet". Bo said as she closed her eyes.
"Bo. I don't want to be treated like a freak". Lauren snapped.
"I'm not. I would never treat you like that Lauren. I just love you, and I'm concerned about you". Bo said kissing the back of the woman's head.
"I love you too. And when I say I'm fine, I'm fine". Lauren said as she leaned back to make eye contact.
"Ok. Then lets get cleaned up, and out of here. I don't know when Sam's going to call". Bo said kissing Lauren again, and they both stood to wash each other.
Thirty minutes later, the women sat down to a small breakfast. They had hardly said much since leaving the bathroom, but smiled, and nodded when it was appropriate.
"Looks beautiful outside". Bo said as she looked out the nearest window.
"It does". Lauren nodded taking the last bite of her food. Bo cleared the table. They both rinsed the utensils, dishes, and loaded the dishwasher.
Bo walked around the house, picking up small things, and dusted wherever she needed to. She wasn't trying to be distant, she was trying to give Lauren some space.
"You don't have to do that". Lauren said quietly.
"I know. But we've been gone awhile, so I thought it needed to be done". Bo said.
"Nice try Bo. I meant keep your distance". Lauren said as she walked over.
"I just...I just don't know what to do". Bo said putting her dust rag down.
"Just be you". Lauren replied as she turned to leave the room.
Bo sighed, and followed her. She was right. This wasn't going to help Lauren. She needed to be better, and she would do her best for Lauren.
"Soooo what do do you want to do today? There's no telling when Sam's going to call. So we could have the rest of the day or the week to ourselves". Bo said.
"I don't know. I can check in to see how my clinic is doing, but other than that, I don't have any idea of what we can do". Lauren replied softly.
"Ohhh! Bo smiled.
"Not that Bo". Lauren laughed.
"Can't blame me for trying". Bo cooed as she pulled Lauren to her, and they danced to nothing.
"This feels nice". Bo whispered.
"It does". Lauren smiled as she twirled Bo around. The Succubus laughed, and pulled Lauren back to her.
Their doorbell rang, and Bo groaned. "Nooooo".
"I'll get it". Lauren said softly.
"No I will get it". Bo half smiled, and walked away.
Heels hit wood as Bo walked to the door. She rolled her eyes when she saw who it was.
"What do you want? Bo asked angrily.
"Can...can I come in? Tamsin asked.
"Why? Bo asked.
"I need to talk to you. Both of you". Tamsin said looking down at the ground. She knew it was a long shot, but she had to try.
"Lauren! It's Tamsin. Do you want to see her?! Bo screamed into the house.
"Not particularly! Lauren screamed back.
"You see. She doesn't want to see you". Bo said as she went to close the door.
"Bo please. It's about Kenzi". Tamsin said putting her hand on the door.
"She said it's about Kenzi, Lauren! Bo screamed again. She nearly laughed at the dead silence answer.
"Sorry. We were busy". Bo said as she tried to close the door again.
Tamsin sucked it up, and jumped in before Bo could close the door.
"You have a lot of nerve here Tamsin". Bo snapped.
"And she looks like shit". Lauren said joining them.
"Look I don't have time for this. I just need to ask a favor". Tamsin said rolling her eyes. This was the last place she wanted to be. Well second to last place.
"A favor? Bo laughed.
Tamsin ignored it, and moved on. "I need your help with Kenzi. She's in trouble".
"Last I heard, Kenzi is working at a restaurant. Not exactly trouble". Bo said seriously.
"You must have not have been told the whole story because it's more than that". Tamsin said softly.
"Bussing tables, cleaning toilets. Sounds like a simple story to me". Bo said.
"Aife thralled her! She doesn't even know what she's doing, or why she's doing it! Tamsin screamed.
"Lower your voice in my house". Lauren bristled as her eyes changed colors.
"Our house". Bo bristled as her eyes flashed blue, and back to brown.
"I'm sorry. I just need to get her out of there". Tamsin said.
"That still doesn't explain why your aura's off". Bo said.
"That's Lauren's doing". Tamsin said.
"Excuse me!? Lauren said.
"When we left you and Aife at Taft's, she found a vial of your serum". Tamsin said sadly.
"And? Bo asked.
"And I'm human...now". Tamsin said clearing her throat.
Lauren burst into laughter, leaving both Bo, and Tamsin stunned.
"What's funny? Tamsin asked.
The Doctor looked at the woman again, and laughed even harder.
"This is not funny. If you weren't such a careless Doctor, none of this would have happened". Tamsin snapped.
"And Aife should have given you up to Taft as the most powerful Fae". Lauren laughed.
"Screw you! Tamsin screamed.
"No, but you want to right? Lauren laughed.
"You just talked your way out of whatever favor you were about to ask, which I was never going to grant, by the way". Bo snapped as she stepped in between Lauren, and Tamsin.
"Wait. Bo. Wait". Lauren laughed hysterically.
"Don't worry Lauren. She's about to leave". Bo said stepping forward, and making Tamsin back up.
"It is hilarious. She made fun of me being human so many times, that this is hysterically funny". Lauren laughed again.
"What does that mean? Tamsin bristled.
"It means whatever Aife gave you wasn't my serum. My serum was specific to Taft only, so whatever she gave you wasn't my doing. I cleaned that room of any remaining serums of my creation". Lauren laughed again. This was too good. And to think she was about to kick Tamsin out before she was allowed in.
Tamsin gasped. "Then what did she give me?
"I don't know. Why don't you find a knowledgeable Fae Doctor not named Lewis, and ask them". Lauren laughed again. The Doctor was in tears as she reached out, and held on to Bo.
"If mom gave it to you, there's no telling what it is". Bo said as she held Lauren up.
Lauren looked at Tamsin, and laughed all over again.
"That bitch". Tamsin groaned.
"Watch your mouth". Bo said quietly as her eyes turned blue.
"It is time for you to go. Whatever you are, is not my doing. But I know you're no longer Fae". Lauren said turning serious.
Tamsin threw her arms into the air, and stormed out with a giggling Lauren behind her. To think she thought Lauren was careless enough to leave any serums behind was insulting. But funny too.
The former Valkyrie had mocked Lauren over, and over, even when she didn't speak. Now she is a walking science experiment.
"Are you ok? Lauren asked after she'd locked the door, and returned to Bo.
"I'm sorry about that. Mom said she put Kenzi to work, she just didn't tell me about Tamsin yet". Bo said as her eyes returned to normal.
"We should go and see her". Lauren smiled again.
"Ok. But lets freshen up a bit". Bo nodded as they walked into the small bathroom just off the front door entrance.
The Dal
Aife was sitting at a table alone. The crowd was thick and the cash registers were opening, and closing at rapid speed. Nobody got freebies here. Not even a sip was free.
Lou Ann and Mason were busy giving out orders to the newest barmaids they recently hired.
The Succubus smiled, and lifted her head when she sensed someone. Bo and Lauren had just walked in, and the crowd cleared a path for them. Nobody spoke to them, they just moved out of the way.
Mason gathered their drinks before they even ordered anything.
"Isabeau. Lauren. Welcome back". Aife beamed as she stood to greet the women.
"Hi mom! Bo smiled.
Lauren mimicked Bo's excitement at seeing the Succubus, as she reached out, and hugged her.
"Ladies. Welcome back". Mason nodded as he personally delivered their drinks.
"Thank you! Bo and Lauren said in unison.
"The lair? Aife asked over the crowd.
Bo, and Lauren nodded. They were thankful Aife had updated Trick's lair, they actually felt comfortable down there now. Nothing looked dark, and shady anymore. It was a lot cleaner too.
"So how was it? Aife smiled.
"Fabulous". Bo smiled as she squeezed Lauren's hand.
"So what's up? Aife asked as if she didn't already know. Lauren looked like she was about to burst.
"Tamsin just left our house". Bo said, and the name sent Lauren into hysterics again.
"And? Aife laughed.
"She said I'm to blame for her being..whatever the hell she is". Lauren laughed.
"Awww does the little bitch not like what she is now? Aife laughed.
"Wait. You know what she is? Lauren laughed.
"No. I just found the vial and kept it, I pulsed the contents, and that was that". Aife said seriously.
"Where did you get it? Lauren asked.
"On the floor in the operating room. I assumed it was yours since you had just operated on Detective dick for brains". Aife replied.
"No. It was not mine. I disposed of every serum I created". Lauren replied as Bo handed her a tissue to wipe the tears of laughter from her eyes.
"Well she can't do much in the Fae world because she can't tell anyone about us. That's my thrall in the serum, whatever the hell it is". Aife said sitting back in her chair.
"Mom what have we missed? Bo asked.
"In short? Your little goth friend wanted our blood to write in it. So when I found out, I put her in the cage outside. You know the one". Aife winked.
"Doesn't sound like he harmed Kenzi". Bo said.
"He didn't. The Valkyrie took off with her before he could. But not before Mason, and the boys wounded her enough that she had to eventually land. Once they were returned to me, I had her wings ripped off, and then threw the serum into her back. I thralled Kenzi to work at Clyde's, and she's been stuck there since". Aife explained.
"And my clinic? Lauren asked.
"Sweetie you will never have to work another day in your life, if you don't want to. But knowing you, you will". Aife laughed.
"Mom what did you do? Bo asked.
"Nothing! There were just a lot of Fae injuries lately, and they wound up at Lauren's clinic. I charged them top dollar, and now the Doctor's pockets are even deeper". Aife laughed.
"Thank you". Lauren smiled as she downed her shot.
"Don't worry. I was compensated too". Aife laughed.
Bo shook her head smiling. Her mother and her love were enjoying themselves, and she should be too. Lauren looked better than she had that morning and for that, Bo was grateful.
"Lunch? Bo asked.
"Lets go". Aife smiled.
The women dined, and left just as quick as they arrived. Bo and Lauren had found out a lot more. The young Succubus felt awful about all of the stunts Kenzi had pulled. But at least her mother Succubus didn't kill her.
Lauren and Bo walked hand in hand, leaving Aife behind. They looked around like tourists but they were both just enjoying the nice day, and each other.
Bo jumped when her phone rang. She smiled at the name on the screen. "Hi dad!
"Hi Beth...I'm sorry. Hi Bo! Sam smiled.
"How are you? Bo asked.
"I'm doing well. I understand you ladies are ready to come and see me huh? Sam said.
"We are. We can wait a bit if you need us to". Bo smiled, and nodded back when Lauren nodded at her.
"Sure the house is all tidied up. Whenever you are ready, just come on down". Sam replied.
"Ok. Give us a day, or two and we'll be down". Bo said softly.
"Fine. Fine. See you then sweetie". Sam smiled.
"Bye Dad! Bo said excitedly.
"Bye Bo". Sam smiled.
"So we're going? Lauren asked.
"As soon as we pack and get some of this shit settled. Geez". Bo said as she pocketed her phone.
"Why don't we go see how Kenzi really is, then you can decide on what you want to do about her". Lauren suggested.
"You two are not going in that shitty place. I can have her moved, and you can see her then". Aife said stepping up to them.
"Ok. Do that". Bo sighed softly.
"It's done sweetie". Aife said pulling her phone out.
"Have that little bitch moved to you know where. My daughter wants to see her". Aife barked into her phone.
"Of course". Clyde said into the phone. The man hung up, and screamed for Marco.
"Lets go". Aife said as her car pulled up. They all climbed in, and the driver sped away.
Tamsin
The man in front of her groaned. "I thought I was rid of you people".
"Please". Tasmin pleaded.
"You must be out of your bloody mind, to think I am going to help you". Vex snapped.
"Come on Vex. I know you care about Kenzi, even though you deny it. Just help me get her out of there". Tamsin pleaded.
"You're no longer Fae. I don't have to do anything. In case you haven't noticed, I can't remove my hands from my arse! Vex snapped in anger. He was flat on his stomach with Tamsin hovering over him.
"I can help you, and Kenzi. Just help me get her out of there. They like you". Tamsin pleaded again.
"Ok. I will talk to Clyde. But I'm not making any promises". Vex groaned as Tamsin helped him to his feet.
Vex wasn't sure what he was going to be able to do. The Fae were going to laugh, and point at him. Lauren hates his guts so bad, there's no way she is ever going to remove her thrall on him. Bo and Aife were never going to go against the Doctor's wishes either. But he had to try, because honestly, he was tired of living like he had been.
TBC