The Hospital
"I am not going to kill you Trick but if you do anything that comes remotely close to Lauren dying again, I will", Bo bristled. She knew Trick knew she was serious and would not hold back on that threat.
"Bo let me explain", Trick said holding his hands up.
"No I will explain something to you. As far as Lauren is concerned you are never to go near her, call her or come by when she's home alone", Bo said.
"But Bo! Trick said.
"No Trick. I've had enough of your shit if you need to contact her for any reason you can call me or Kenzi other than that stay your ass away from her", Bo snapped.
"Bo I didn't know what Arabella was going to do with the seed. I thought she had someone else that she wanted to join the Una Mens and she would have had to have run it by me first. That was our agreement", Trick said.
"Ohhhh! She had someone in mind and we now know who it was. And two she was always a bitch and you just didn't care who or what she was going to give it to", Bo said. She was so tired of Trick's shit. Knowing how often he lied to her. She wasn't so sure he wasn't lying now but it didn't matter.
Lauren stood looking at Trick. She knew how he operated but she never thought he was that careless. The Una Mens were unrelenting in their self-proclaimed pursuit of justice against anyone. The Doctor in her was grateful nothing tainted her mind but now she was worried about it tainting her body and her baby.
Her baby. Their baby. She was almost overcome with emotion but she could do that later when they found answers. She also looked forward to seeing how she became pregnant and didn't notice. She didn't remember having morning sickness or any other health issues. She did have a glow but she chucked that up to her Lioness.
"Lauren are you ok? Bo asked noticing Lauren hadn't said anything in a long time. She knows Lauren's Doctor mind quite well. It never takes a day off much less an hour.
"I'm fine Bo. I just want to know what's going on and what happened to me to be in a coma that long", Lauren tried to smile but she was still worried. She was a mother for all about ten minutes but she knew she would always worry about her baby. She wished she was a Pediatrician right now but first she needed to get out of there and she knew if a protective Succubus wouldn't allow her out of bed, she certainly wouldn't allow her out of there until the Doctor's gave the all clear.
She knew Bo must have picked this hospital. Some Doctor's were great and some not so much. Lauren knew she could treat herself but she didn't know about the contents of the seed other than it tasted awful and stale.
Lauren shook her head their first lead was Trick and after what he just told them, she wasn't sure it would be an accurate lead. She was trying to remember if the Keeper had said anything about the seed but nothing was coming to mind. All of the Una Mens were dead and she didn't have any books that she knew of on them.
"We will find our answers Lauren, I promise", Bo smiled warmly. She was still pissed off at Trick at everything. But at least they had a starting point and she wouldn't stop until she found out what she could do to help Lauren and their baby.
"Yo Bobo can Aunt Kenzi come back in now? Kenzi asked knocking softly on the door.
"Yes it's fine Kenzi and thank you for being considerate taking her out of here" Bo said. She really did appreciate the gesture knowing Lauren's temper and hers.
"No problem mama one. Here ya go mama two", Kenzi said walking over to Lauren's stretched out arms and handing her the baby.
Unknown location
"Give me an update", A woman's voice demanded.
"She's awake and talking", A man replied.
"Good. Good. Maybe she will go home soon", The woman said.
"Are you sure you don't want to strike now? The man asked.
"No. Fool there are guards all over that place", The woman replied.
"Very well. I will keep tabs on them", The man said.
"You better. Now go", The woman said.
The Hospital
"So what now? Kenzi asked looking between the three.
"We wait for the Doctors. But you know what I will go out and find one. I'm on this my loves, I promise", Bo said after walking over and kissing Lauren and the baby on their foreheads.
"Bo I don't think you will find one, I didn't't see any in the hall", Kenzi said.
"I will find one or a nurse. Somebody is going to tell us something in the next hour or so", Bo said confidently.
Kenzi walked over and sat next to Lauren. Trick was standing so still that he didn't't know what to do. Bo immediately came back in.
"Trick you can leave! Bo said coldly. She didn't want to be mean to him but she has a family to think of now.
"Bo I won't do anything. I just want to spend time with my great-granddaughter", Trick said.
"When Lauren and I are ready, we will bring her by. You will not have any time alone with her or Lauren", Bo said.
"Bo….", Trick pleaded.
"This is non-negotiable Trick. I mean it. Get out", Bo snapped. She had too much on her mind to worry about what the Blood King was plotting with her kid. She meant it when she said she wouldn't kill him but she didn't trust him not to try and bully Lauren into going against her wishes. It was sad for Bo to feel like he would kill Lauren and take the baby from Bo behind her back.
Bo had to shake her head to refocus. Motherhood paranoia was weighing heavily on the Succubus and that's what anyone would see if they ever came for her family. Her Succubus.
Trick walked out after Bo gestured for him to go. She watched him walk down the hall to the elevator. He deserved it though. For someone centuries of years old how could he trust the coldest people Bo had ever met? But then again Trick could be cold too. The Una Mens were cold people. No emotions, and no remorse. She shuddered thinking how Lauren was once one of them but knew Lauren's heart was too warm to be bitter like that.
"She's gorgeous Doc and I'm sure she will be a scientific genius like you before she's three", Kenzi said.
"Kenzi! Lauren laughed.
"Seriously Lauren. I am so happy for you and Bo and even happier that I'm an aunt now...wait I am right? Kenzi asked. She knew Bo wouldn't mind but she wanted to make sure it was fine with Lauren too.
"I can't think of a better one Kenzi", Lauren smiled cuddling the baby closer.
"And speaking of, how do you think that happened? Kenzi asked pointing to the baby.
"I have no idea. I think it was when Bo and I..
"Doc. Doc. Please go easy on the deets", Kenzi said.
"Well Kenzi that's how it happened I just don't exactly know when or what we did to conceive her", Lauren said. She would have to go back over her chart again and look to detemine when she was admitted and how soon the baby was born afterwards. She imagined Bo would know all of it, but the Succubus was so frantic right now over trying to find out what the Doctors could do for her and keeping tabs on Trick. She almost felt sorry for Trick but knew he deserved whatever stipulations placed on his interactions with them.
"Bobo must be pretty special to impregnate you", Kenzi laughed. She often teased them about the moans and groans she often heard when they were living at the clubhouse but she didn't have to hear that anymore. She would be sympathetic to their neighbors but the nearest house was a couple of blocks away. She laughed thinking if Lauren roared, it would scare the shit out of them.
"Yes she is. We will have to find out before we have a load of kids", Lauren laughed. It was true too. If they didn't know who's to say Bo wouldn't do it again the next time they were intimate.
"Bo took good care of you and the baby Doc. She even flew in a plastic surgeon to minimize your scarring", Kenzi said pointing the Doctor's stomach.
"It's fine. They didn't have a choice", Lauren said. She didn't care about scarring if it meant saving their baby's life. "Wait my belly ring? Lauren asked.
"Bo locked it up Doc. Some bitchass nurse wanted to throw it away but Bo wasn't having it", Kenzi said.
"Thank goodness" Lauren blushed. She tried not to, but she couldn't help it thinking of the things Bo would do to and with her belly ring.
Nurse's desk
"So what you are telling me Doctor is that you know nothing about this and Lauren is better off treating herself? Go it", Bo snapped rolling her eyes and shaking her head.
"We just don't know much about the seed. But if Dr. Lewis can determine is wrong from her own chart then she knows more than we do', Dr. Smith admitted.
"Then Dr. Lewis and I will be taking our baby home. She has her own lab there that she can work from", Bo said. She could't believe after almost a full year of waiting, they didn't have anwers but at least they knew where to start looking.
"That's fine. Ms. Dennis but Dr. Lewis still needs to take it easy, we don't know if it is completely out of her system", Dr. Smith said.
"Lauren will run her own blood work and I guarantee if there is something odd, she will notice", Bo said.
"Very well I will get her discharge papers ready", Dr. Smith said walking away. He knew of the unaligned Succubus and her temper. He honestly felt bad for Dr. Lewis. She's a legend in the medical field. Surely she would find the answers he failed to do and he could breathe a bit having the Succubus out of his face.
The Dark Fae compound
"So the unaligned slutubus has a baby now? Interesting", Evony laughed.
"Keep your knickers on love, you saw what Lauren did to your hand last time", Vex laughed. It was still funny. Lauren couldn't fix Evony's hand correctly and it looks like a stub.
"Look I may be powerless for now but I'm still your leader and I need to think about what I'm going to do about this", Evony said.
"You best sit on your arse darling. You know Bo is nobody to screw around with, if she was willing to kill her dog, she won't have any qualms killing you", Vex advised.
"I run this Vex. Now you get off your ass and find out when they are going home. I might have to send a little present", Evony smiled wickedly.
"I will find out when they are expected to leave but then I will wash my hands of it. While I still have two working hands that is", Vex mocked Evony waving his hands in front of her. He nearly wet himself laughing.
"You will do as I tell you, now find out! Evony screamed in anger. The Succubus has been a pain in her ass for far too long and to think she has a baby that is probably a Succubus too worried the normally calm Morrigan. She laughed about Dyson though. Who would have thought Bo would actually kiledl him. The bitch didn't even attend his memorial service but the Morrigan did. She had to see for herself that asshole was really gone and not coming back.
"Fine. Fine. But I'm still washing my hands of it love", Vex said pulling his phone out.
The Dal.
"It's me. I need to meet with you. We need to find out everything we can about the Una Mens seeds", Trick said into the phone.
"Look I know I have nerve and I'm asking a lot but I am asking you to get over here and I don't have a lot of time to keep going back and forth like this", Trick said hanging up the phone.
The Hospital
About an hour had passed when the Doctor finally released Lauren. Lauren felt she could walk but Bo was not having it. She gently placed her in a wheelchair and handed her the baby. Kenzi had arranged for someone to pick up the crib Trick made. They decided to keep it, since Bo had limited Trick's access to them, they still wanted to make sure a piece of him was with the baby. She didn't know her Great-Grandfather could be an asshole and Lauren thought it looked comfortable. She thought the little tiaras were a nice touch. She did want to get a better mattress though.
Bo slowly pushed Lauren down the hall towards the elevator. Kenzi had gone ahead to the house since the crib had already been picked up. Bo was starting to panic again. They didn't have baby food and she hadn't been home since Lauren had been in the hospital. She cringed thinking of the mess Kenzi had left for them to clean and she knew adorable, neat freak Lauren would try and clean everything up herself, twice over.
"I should have hired a cleaning crew. Ugh", Bo whispered.
"Did you say something Bo? Lauren asked lifting her head up as much as she could. She was still a little woozy.
"I was just thinking about our house being dirty. Kenzi stayed a few nights here and there", Bo said softly trying to keep the worry out of her voice.
"I'm sure it's fine sweetie", Lauren said trying not to worry herself. She knew how much Kenzi loved pizza and beer and wondered how sticky her kitchen would be. Her eyes widened thinking about her lab being left unlocked and unattended all this time. She laughed thinking how perfect she and Bo really were when it came to worrying about the unknown.
They finally made it to the parking lot and had to wait for the valet to get their car. Bo had grabbed a blanket from the room and wrapped around her two loves.
"Bo? You stole this? Lauren asked
"Babe as much as this bill is going to cost, I brought everything with us", Bo said. It was true as Lauren noticed two nurses pushing carts behind them.
The valet finally arrived and Lauren was stunned. "Bo?
"Yeah I have new wheels. I figured with the baby being born, I needed a better ride", Bo said. She really was starting to feel like an adult now that she had a family to care for and look after.
Lauren looked at the car. Another beast in her eyes really. Bo had obviously been thoughtful when she picked out her a new car. It was a black 2017 Honda CR-V. Lauren was impressed and felt like she had just fallen in love with Bo all over again. This really was a big decision for the Succubus knowing how much she loves her Camaro.
"I don't understand if you never left the hospital which I find adorable, how did you have time to shop much less pick it up? Lauren asked.
"I ordered it online and Kenzi was here when they delivered it", Bo said softly. She had never set foot in it yet but was happy she had a warmer safer vehicle for them.
Bo pulled the keys from her pocket and opened the back door. The Succubus almost cried. There sat a giant red bow over a brand new car seat. "Kenzi", She smiled.
"Kenzi? Where? Lauren asked looking around. Her shifter senses were starting to try and sniff their friend out.
"She got a car seat for the baby', Bo said gently taking the baby from Lauren and still visibly shaken.
Lauren could only watch from the wheelchair and she couldn't help but get teary eyed herself not just how thoughtful Kenzi had been but the beautiful sight of Bo putting their baby in her car seat for the first time.
"Your turn to get in babe", Bo laughed noticing Lauren noticing her.
"Right', Lauren blushed taking Bo's hand. She could have tried to get up herself but she didn't want to start the argument that woud have caused.
"Easy Lauren, I got you", Bo smiled slowly helping Lauren get to her feet. She took as long as she wanted to take. She was a lot quicker bringing Lauren to the hospital.
Once Lauren was in the car and buckled in Bo checked the baby's car seat once more to make sure it was secure and she was strapped in properly. She walked around to the driver's side taking note of her surroundings. She knew Lauren was still a new Fae and some still didn't like that especially after Taft's knowing what she is capable of.
"Bo? Lauren finally called out to her.
"Sorry just being cautious", Bo said climbing in and starting the engine. She smiled at how smooth the engine sounded compared to the Camaro.
She slowly pulled off looking at her surroundings one last time.
"Bo we will be fine sweetie", Lauren said taking her hand.
"I know. I'm….I'm a mom now. It's not just us anymore", Bo confided. Which was true Lauren and their baby meant everything to Bo. She didn't want to fall back on her old ways of jumping into action not knowing what the consequences would be.
They ride home was quick as the hospital was only minutes away. Bo noticed Kenzi's car parked in the driveway. They had plenty of parking space. About enough for a small house party if they ever wanted to throw one.
"Welcome home mamas and little mama", Kenzi laughed running to the car. She wanted to hold her niece. She gently pulled the door open not wanting to startle the baby and her little display at the hospital had not been lost on Kenzi. She was still so warm and seemed to be smiling at Kenzi.
Bo had already escorted Lauren in the house but the Doctor refused to take her eyes off of them. She just couldn' get enough of her family including Kenzi. She knew Bo felt the same way.
The Dark Fae compound.
"So what did you find out? Evony asked Vex. He had taken hours getting back to her and her patience with the Mesmer was gone.
"They've already gone home love. Now that is what you asked me to find out and now I am bowing out of this. I don't need a Succubus and Lioness trying to nip at my chestnuts if you get my drift", Vex said. He had called a few people who told them when Bo and Lauren were going home but they took a long time getting back to him.
The Hospital
"It's Dr. Smith. I released her like you asked", He said into his phone. He started rubbing his head waiting for a response from the other end of the line.
"What? No I didn't tell them what I really found, I thought you told me not to because you wanted to the one to do that" Dr. Smith said into the phone.
"Look I sent her home and that's all you asked me to do, I do have other patients to attend to bye", Dr. Smith said hanging up the phone.
Unknown location
"Ma'am uhh we have a problem", A male voice said.
"Yes what is it? The lady asked.
"They've already gone home", The male voice said.
"What? I told you to let me know before they went home! The lady screamed.
"I'm sorry ma'am. I was busy with something else and lost track of time", The male voice said.
"I could kill you for your incompetence", The lady said.
"I'm...I'm sorry ma'am, I will think of something I promise", The man said taking a seat staring at the woman.
Bo and Lauren's
Bo and Kenzi were still bringing the bags and gifts into the house while Lauren watched them from the door holding the baby. Bo had insisted she sit and relax but she lost that argument.
When they were almost finished the baby started to stir in Lauren's arms. "Bo! Come here! Lauren said staring down at her.
Bo seemed to take only one step as she was already at the door with them. When she noticed the blue eyes she chuckled "Finally she does that so someone else can see her do it".
When they heard a roar Bo wasn't laughing anymore. "Are you ok babe? Bo asked Lauren.
"That's not me Bo", Lauren said looking around.
"What the fuck?! Bo screamed looking around herself.
"Ummm I second that. Bobo you might want to look again" Kenzi said.
"Look at what Kenzi? I don't see anything", Bo said looking around.
"Tamsin? Kenzi called to the Valkyrie.
"I got nothing", The Sergeant said standing on the roof of the house looking through her night vision goggles. Kenzi had called and told her they were coming home and after Lauren had pulled a few strings getting Tamsin her promotion she was glad to come and be a lookout.
"What's going on? Lauren asked.
"I don't know", Bo said. This was not good and she knew it.
The baby was still roaring. It was cute Bo thought but premature as she had read up on what to expect if their baby was a Lioness too. Her roaring seemed to get a little louder.
"What the hell? Bo screamed.
"I second that too….
"Not now Kenz", Bo said closing the car doors and running back to Lauren and the baby.
"Let's get inside", Bo suggested.
The four went in and closed the door. Bo was able to breathe again but she was still worried. She thought for sure it was Lauren roaring.
"Shit! Kenzi said.
"Kenzi please no swearing around the baby", Bo said.
"But it fits, look at the baby. I know she's a Lioness but ummm look at her eyes. I didn't think she was a Thundercat", Kenzi said.
"What the fuck!? Bo screamed. The babies eyes flashed blue and gold as she continued to roar.
TBC
Bo takes steps to ensure her family's safety.
Lauren takes steps of her own
They finally name their baby.
I know it's a bit on the fluffy/mushy side but thanks so much for all of the reviews. :)