Bo and Lauren
Bo sat at their table, tapping her fingers. Lauren had been in the ladies room, almost too long. Perhaps it was just busy, or Lauren was taking her time. The Succubus buried her head in her hands, and starting counting to keep from trying to hover over Lauren. She had already been watching her every move since they talked about Afghanistan.
For the sixth time in less than ten minutes, Lauren splashed water on her face. She was fine when she first walked in. Then it hit. The memories that she couldn't escape. Hades was a bastard giving her Bo's memories, why couldn't he take these from Lauren? Bodies, and body parts were flashing before her eyes in the sandpaper colored restroom.
"Lauren? Bo said softly as she entered.
"I'm sorry, I'm on my way". Lauren said drying her face with a face towel she carried in her bag.
"Don't be sorry. I was just worried". Bo cringed at her poor choice of words.
Lauren sighed. "Bo? Really? This again?
"You were just taking longer than I expected, Lauren. That's all". Bo said staring at the woman.
"You're lying". Lauren said as she walked past Bo.
Bo hung her head, and turned to follow Lauren out. By the time she had caught up to her, the doctor had already paid their bill, and was halfway out the door.
Bo climbed into the car on the passenger's side. Lauren waited for her to buckle up, and pulled off. Nothing could be heard but the air conditioner, and the tires on the road.
"I'm not mad, but you can't keep doing this Bo". Lauren whispered.
"Doing what? I don't even know what to do or say. It's a good thing we're taking this trip because we need each other right now". Bo said tapping Lauren's leg.
"And a good time for you to decide if you can accept me as I am, and in the days ahead". Lauren said.
"Whoa. Whoa. Whoa Lauren! Where the hell did that come from? I never said I was scared or doubting us. I simply said that we need each other". Bo said holding her hands up innocently.
"It was always something though wasn't it Bo? If I wasn't good enough, Dyson or someone else was. Someone more fascinating, or titillating than the human Doctor. So now that I'm experiencing a personal problem, now I'm good enough to keep your attention". Lauren said looking at Bo then back at the road.
"Lauren I admit that I wasn't as attentive as I should've been. But that is a low blow considering you never actually talked to me about this in the first place, and only mentioned it to Kenzi". Bo said softly. She wasn't trying to fight with Lauren. She's just trying to get her to open up, so that she can help her. Like Lauren did when Bo told her about Kyle, and every day after that.
"I'm just having flashbacks. Is that what you want to hear? Bloody, dead bodies and parts all over the ground, and in my head'. Lauren said as she turned down another street.
"Lauren. I have left many bodies in my wake too. Remember the third time we made love and I nearly screamed? I was having a nightmare too. I never told you that I drained a guy on the way to your house. She was in control, until I saw you, and you kissed me. She loves you like I do, and that is a lot!" Bo replied.
"I'm sorry". Lauren said squeezing Bo's hand.
"Don't be sorry. With every conversation, we'll get better". Bo said holding Lauren's hand.
Lauren nodded, and sped up. It was already getting late, and she wasn't sure if Sam was still awake, or not. Bo suspected he was out with his buddies. At least that's the life Aife's people had reported back to them. The Succubus was relieved to hear that he was happy, and doing well.
"We didn't bring our bikes". Bo said quietly.
"I'm sure we can find some, if he wants to go riding. I do love it myself. It's very freeing". Lauren replied.
Bo smiled. That could be something she could do for Lauren. Take her on long rides, and not even worry about the distance, or time.
Kenzi and Tamsin
"This sucks. Vex is hardly here, and we don't have much to eat". Kenzi said throwing a piece of bread into the trash.
"I'm certainly not used to this life. I could get my cop job back, but having a bad eye now makes that impossible". Tamsin sighed. It wasn't much money, but it sure could come in handy now.
Kenzi leaned back and looked around the room. The house was better and worse than the clubhouse. They each had their own rooms, but the beds were like sleeping on concrete. She knew what she had to do, but didn't want to do it. That's something she missed about living with Bo. She could work when she wanted to, or not. Vex pretty much put them up, and took off.
Lauren removed her thrall, and the Mesmer was arrogant again. He barely spoke to them on the way there. He showered, threw on some leather clothes, and took off.
"We're going to have to get jobs Kenz, or waste away to nothing'. Tamsin said.
"Doesn't that upset you that Aife made you...something not human or Fae? Kenzi asked.
"She could've killed me like she did Clyde. Besides a part of me is glad that I'm not carrying the weight of being Fae. Always having to report to someone. Always having someone coming for you. I don't even have to worry about Valhalla now. Unless I'm murdered by a Fae. But even then, they'll mock me, or make me do something that I don't want to do. Besides the Fae feeding and killing humans, you've had it pretty good for a few years. Although not too many Fae will fear Vex, like they fear Bo, this could be our fresh start. We get jobs, and stay off the radar". Tamsin answered.
"But this is boring, and we're bound to run into Bo again. Maybe by then she will have missed me enough to reclaim me". Kenzi said.
"Kenzi you really need to grow up. Bo's never going to reclaim you, you're lucky she didn't drain you. Vex is responsible for you. That was a stupid idea to want her blood. Aife's too. It's like an instant virus. Ryan's still talking about the affects of being Bo's thrall. She pretty much has everyone but Aife and Lauren paranoid about being thralled somehow". Tamsin said.
"This is boring. We don't even have a television set! Kenzi said.
"Then we'll buy one. Unless we swipe one from one of Vex's clubs". Tamsin suggested.
"Lets do that! Kenzi smiled as she stood.
Vex and Aife.
"I don't want those two! They're annoying as hell, and picky little shits". Vex said.
"That was the condition of Lauren removing her thrall. You're lucky Lauren didn't kill you". Aife laughed.
"I'm not a babysitter and it's annoying as hell. Can't we put them up somewhere else or off on someone else? I have stuff to do! People to see! Vex screamed.
"Boy you made this deal with Isabeau and Lauren, whom I will remind you has Hades powers. Now do I really need to call them, piss them off enough to come back here? I hope you know the good doctor can disappear and appear anywhere in the blink of an eye. Her first thrall on you will look like a gift compared to what she would do to you. Her give a fuck was busted when she died. So shall I make that call? Aife laughed again holding her cell phone up.
"Bloody hell. This blows". Vex groaned. He pulled his hair in frustration and left the Succubus.
Aife smiled watching him run away with his balls between his legs. The idea that he'd come to her of all people to try and cross Bo and Lauren took balls. She would've drained him but then that would've made Kenzi and Tamsin her wards. Screw that.
"It's Aife. I want you to find everything that Vex is up to. I want to know when he scratches his balls. In short, I want to know his every move. Get it on video too". Aife said into her phone.
"Aife? Mason said.
"Find out what was in that syringe that I threw into Tamsin's back. I might have good use for it. Especially if it can be duplicated". Aife winked.
"Yes ma'am". Mason said as he shifted and ran off.
"Good boy". Aife said softly.
Bo and Lauren
The women had finally pulled up to Sam's house.
"It looks dark in there, he must be sleeping. Lets find a hotel instead of waking him up". Bo suggested.
Lauren nodded and drove on. She pulled over when Bo suggested a late dinner. They chose a bar, and grill and went inside. After they were seated and placed their orders, they began people watching.
Bo took a drink, and studied Lauren's body language. For all of the shit that she had put her through, she couldn't help but want to make things right in Lauren's mind, even those times when she didn't know her yet. Bo thinks of her succubus as a monster, when the doctor has her own, living in her head.
"If you don't stop that, I'll leave right now". Lauren said quietly.
"Huh? Stop what? Bo asked.
Lauren sighed. "Do you really think, or forgot that I can read your aura too Bo? She shook her head in disgust, and embarrassment.
"I'm always going to worry about you Lauren. I can't help it, and I won't apologize for it". Bo said staring straight at the doctor.
"I never asked you to worry about me. I never pushed you to talk about your past. And I certainly never made you feel like a basket case when we talked about it! Lauren snapped angrily.
"We need to talk about this Lauren. You need to get it all out. If you can't talk to me, then maybe you should...". Bo started and froze when Lauren suddenly stood up.
"Dinner's on me, but I'm not staying to eat! Lauren screamed as she threw some money on the table and left the stunned Succubus.
"Lauren! Bo screamed as she ran after her. Just as she expected the doctor literally disappeared when she got too close.
Bo buried her head in her hands and screamed. She just isn't handling this right. Of course Lauren's not going to talk about her nightmares or outbursts in public. The Succubus bent over, took a deep breath, and stood up.
"Find her". Bo said. She stood still while the being she always thought was her real life bogeyman took over.
She stepped out into the night. Their car was still in the same spot. It was useless. If she was going to find the Doctor, no man made material was going to help her. Using her senses, she followed her gut. She had been walking nearly a mile before she felt the need to stop. She walked into another restaurant, and looked around. It didn't take long for her to spot Lauren and she didn't like what she saw.
Lauren was sitting at a table, and looked deep in conversation with someone. She ducked out of the way so that she could catch Lauren by surprise.
"Nevermind that brunette walking up. I think she's a little jealous". Lauren said quietly. The pub was crowded so the fact that Bo heard that over the noise, was shocking.
"This better be who I think it is". Bo responded. The woman's aura was confusing the hell out of the Succubus.
"Better be? And just who do you think she is? Lauren asked pointing at the lady sitting across from her.
"A therapist". Bo answered.
"Marcia. Thanks for the laughs, but I'm leaving". Lauren said as she stood.
"No. Don't leave on the count of me. I'm just trying to help". Bo said eyeing Lauren.
"You've never wanted to help me with anything but Nadia. What am I now? Another Fae case but without a wolf for you to sleep with as payment when the case has been closed? Lauren spat.
"Are you shaming me for being a Succubus now? Bo asked angrily.
"No. I'm shaming you for being you". Lauren snapped.
Bo sighed. "Can we just get out of here, and talk? She asked.
"Give Sam my best, and tell him I'll see him another time". Lauren said.
"What are you saying Lauren? Bo asked.
"I'm saying I'm going home alone. Sam clearly loves you, and he deserves a nice time with you. But unfortunately I wouldn't be enjoying myself with a hovering succubus". Lauren said as she walked past Bo.
That dig about Dyson hurt. But really Lauren wasn't being herself. The doctor is kind, selfless and generous. All of the things she loves about the blonde. Now she needed to return home to Grimley to rediscover the woman, Lauren loves. At least Bo hopes she still does.
Bo watched Lauren leave her, and walked over to the lady she was talking to. "What were you talking about?
"Nothing I'm going to tell a stranger". Marcia replied and left the table.
The Succubus couldn't think of a thing to do or to say. Perhaps her doctor was right. They needed distance between them. If Lauren was going home, she could always talk to Aife, that is if she actually talked when she got home. She could see Lauren now, hard at work in a lab somewhere. Shaking her head, she walked to her car. When she got there, she realized that Lauren had already been there, and took her bags.
The Dal
Aife was deep into a bottle of wine. Lou Ann had things well under control.
"Another bottle? Lou Ann asked.
"No. I'm just going to sit here and wait for Mason to check in". Aife said as she finished her last glass.
"She really could be human. Everyone that I encountered at Clyde's believes she is". Lou Ann said.
"If she's a mutant, I want to know". Aife said.
Mason walked in and plopped down at Aife's table.
"I've found the syringe, I'm not detecting human or Fae. I've sent it to be tested. With Lauren out of town, I found a trustworthy Doctor"". Mason said.
Aife nodded and grabbed her phone when it rung. Mason and Lou Ann watched her face turn a deep red, and she slammed her phone into her pocket.
"Aife? Mason said.
"There's a problem at Lauren's clinic. Lets go Mason". Aife bristled as she stood.
Lauren's clinic.
The Doctor was sitting on a bench. She was highly amused at the sight in front of her.
"C'mon. Make it stop and we can talk about this". Vex groaned.
"I warned you a long time ago that you would be mesmerizing your own bowel movements. Trying to break into my clinic was very foolish of you". Lauren laughed.
"Someone is going to see me like this! Vex groaned again.
Lauren nodded. "Yes they will". The doctor said as she snapped her fingers.
Vex screamed again.
Lauren stopped laughing at the Mesmer now floating in the sky. She spotted a car, and snapped her fingers again.
"Lauren!? Let us out! Aife screamed.
"Sorry but I've had enough of Succubi today". Lauren said as she turned back to Vex and laughed again. For years she couldn't control anything in her life, but this she could.
Bo
Bo had mentally been kicking herself. She and Lauren had made so much progress, and it all went to shit in a matter of hours. She decided that she was going to get a hotel for the night. She did want to see Sam. See where the good in her started. The talks. The father daughter dances in their kitchen, and living rooms. He had always said she was going to grow up to be a looker. As she entered her hotel room, she turned away from the mirror. She couldn't look at herself. So she showered, stayed away from all mirrors, and went to bed. She stared at the ceiling until it was staring back at her.
The next morning she drove to Sam's. She rang the doorbell and stood at attention.
"Bo! Sam smiled.
"Hi Dad! Bo smiled widely. The Succubus pulled the man into a bear hug.
"Get in here my girl! Daddy's got something for you. Judging by your face and the fact that you're alone, tells me, it's just one of many things that you need". Sam said opening the door.
Bo walked in shyly. His house was immaculate and clean. She watched him disappear into a room, and popped right back out.
"What's this? Bo whispered.
"The boys and I went camping this week, and I found that in my old camper. I read the first page and immediately knew it's your writing. Why don't you read it a bit, while I make us some breakfast". Sam said leaving Bo at the kitchen table.
Bo took a seat and gently pulled the book open, and started to read.
My ideal mate. She smiled reading those words.
Must be smarter than me. Gorgeous, and with a heart to match mine. Preferably blonde because I like blonde hair. She or he must match my attitude. Accept me at my best, and worst.
Bo sighed in embarrassment. She was as worse as she had ever been. She practically pounced on that woman Lauren was talking to. She had fucked up big. She even predicted Lauren at an early age but never predicted that she would come true.
Sam set a plate in front of her, and she set the book aside.
"There are a few pages like the first one. I just thought you needed it". Sam said softly.
"I do". Bo whispered.
"Don't say that to dad, say it to her". Sam smiled.
"I'm not ready to marry her dad. We had a terrible fight, and she chose to go back home. It was my fault. I kept pushing her to talk about something, and she's clearly not ready to yet". Bo said.
"Why don't we go fishing after we finish breakfast. It'll give you time to think of how you want to proceed". Sam suggested.
"Ok. Let's do that". Bo said digging into her plate.
"She loves you Bo. I used to look at Mary like that. Don't end up like us". Sam said.
"I love her too. I hope she still loves me. I just need to earn it again". Bo said.
"Eat sweetie. The peace and quiet from fishing will do your mind a world of good". Sam said.
"Yes sir". Bo said as she sped up eating.
TBC