LEA
"Hurry guys let's get this cleaned up", Lea said looking at the mess in Dyson's old gym. She didn't want any trace of Eunice around. She knew the lady had enemies and Lea was always one of them. Besides they could use the gym as a new hideout once it had been properly cleaned.
"Do you really think she had other cronies? Kayla asked. Kayla was a long time friend of Lea's. She didn't know much about the Thornwoods but what she did know is they were evil and always selfish. Dyson was not the catch he thought he was. He was a clingy bastard when he didn't get his way. She herself had to turn him down a few times.
"That bitch could make an ant do her bidding", Lea responded.
"Well we need to find out one way or another those bastards seemed to travel in packs", Kayla said.
"I will send a few people out later. The wolf shifters. They will know who to talk to. No need in disturbing the innocent until we're sure they are no threat to us or Bo and Lauren", Lea said.
"Good idea", Kayla said grabbing a trash bag.
Bo and Lauren
She had me out of breath and panting. I held her so tight against my body it was making my body temperature rise. What could I do to rock her world like she rocked mine since the first day I laid eyes on her. She's so beautiful she takes my breath away every time I look at her and she's mine. A blonde knockout. I pulled her into my body a little closer.
"Bo. You have to let go. I need to treat her", Lauren pleaded and she had been pleading with the Succubus for nearly half an hour.
"She's my baby. I can fix this. Whatever it is", Bo finally said through heavy tears. She looked at Charlotte and held her up to listen to her breathing again and it was still a slow heartbeat.
"She's my baby too sweetie. You know I will take good care of her", Lauren said. She knew Bo was struggling trying to be a good mother. A Fae mother that she never truly had with Aife.
Bo finally gave Charlotte to Lauren. But she never took her eyes off of her. One minute she was tucking her in bed and the next she was downstairs ready to attack what she thought was her would be kidnappers. Bo wasn't putting anything past Evony though.
Their baby was so special. She could already sense a threat. Already suck Chi. Bo was kind of envious. She didn't remember the first time she knew how to suck Chi only that it killed people when she did.
She shook her head. Those were the days when she thought she was a monster. She must not ever allow Charlotte to sense her thinking she was a monster. Good thoughts. Good thoughts. Lauren was a genius and if she couldn't fix Charlotte, she would stop at nothing to find what happened, why it happened and try to prevent it from happening again.
Dark Fae compound.
"Well well what's got your knickers all out of shape? Vex laughed as Evony stormed into her office.
"Something is wrong with the little bitch and I still don't know why someone wanted her", Evony snapped pushing Vex from behind her desk and out of her way.
"Does it even matter now? Vex asked. He knew what happened but he was going to have some fun with the Morrigan for a bit.
Evony was done listening to Vex. Had the Succubus not been home, she likely would have had Charlotte in her clutches. But now that Lauren was home too, that seemed impossible. She needed to think. How to get them both away from home but leave the baby. She didn't see any of the protection Vex had warned her about. Maybe they had moved on or he was just being a lazy ass coward. She didn't like the Succubus having an heir, it made her all the more dangerous. She figured Lauren wasn't much of a threat as long as she had a shotgun.
"Find out anything? Evony finally asked Vex.
"Caleb pulled back once he saw the Succubus plus two come home", Vex said.
"So that's a no then? Evony rolled her eyes. She really needed to find out on her own. Vex was failing her or he didn't care enough to obey her orders. Why she kept him around and alive she didn't know. He was the Elders' favorite boy but not hers. He may as well be unaligned like the Succubus he waffles back and forth so often between the Light and Dark.
"Nobody is going in there love. We like being in one piece", Vex said studying his eyeliner in the mirror.
"Stop playing with yourself or get out of my office. I am tired of your lazy antics", Evony snapped.
"Don't get mad at me because the Succubus ran you off", Vex laughed. He heard about how Evony was at Bo and Lauren's for all of 2 minutes before she hurried out of the house.
"Sweetie she didn't run me off, I walked out" Evony huffed.
"Right and what's wrong with your right Stiletto? Vex laughed. Evony got no further than Caleb did. Vex was starting to wonder if he should tell Bo and Lauren about Evony but then again the Succubus was always on guard when it came to the Morrigan.
Una Mens lair
"What you got for me Greg? Steven asked.
"Evony had gone to the Succubus home but she didn't stay long. In fact she nearly ran out", Greg replied.
Steven laughed. This was great news. "That's great! He said playfully punching Greg in his chest.
Greg stumbled backwards. Steven was taller and bigger than him. "I know you want me to stay on it and I'm going to see what's going on at the Dark Fae compound too".
"Yes do that and I will be here making some calls so you don't have to do all of the work. We will strike soon, I promise", Steven said.
Kenzi and Tamsin.
"Sorry I'm late. Had to hire some extra help with our PI business and a few more bartenders for Geraldine's", Kenzi said taking a seat across from Tamsin.
"I still can't believe you named your club after your sword", Tamsin laughed.
"Hey it's a cool name and I am already using my last name for our business", Kenzi laughed back.
"Speaking of which. How is that nurse doing at the hospital? Tamsin asked. She seriously wanted to know because if she could bust this case before Charlotte was kidnapped, she could make Lieutenant.
"She finally got back to me and said Dr. Smith suddenly went on sabbatical after Lauren and Charlotte were discharged", Kenzi said shaking her head.
"That's not a red flag at all there. We need to get in his records or his computer. Find out if there is anything shady about him before Bo and Lauren do. You know the Succubus would drain that place dry", Tamsin said.
"Yeah I went by to see Megan after she called me and gave her a USB drive, once she's able to sneak in, she will insert it and pull all of his programs and anything else he has on his computer", Kenzi said.
"As a Sergeant I didn't hear you say that. But if he's dirty, I can easily bust his ass", Tamsin said. He could be trying to take down all Fae, just like that bastard Taft was. Besides Lauren she really didn't trust Doctors much anymore.
"Hey we have to know. Unless you want me to infiltrate the joint", Kenzi said taking a sip of beer.
"Bo said he was fairly new. So it's possible that he just showed up in time to deliver Charlotte", Tamsin said.
"That's true. I had been by several times and until the day he told Bo Lauren was pregnant, I hadn't seen him but thankfully Megan was in the room when Charlotte was born so she knows a little bit about him and if he made any strange notes after the delivery", Kenzi said.
"Well as long as he's gone we should be able to get more intel. Sounds like a plant to me. We should find out if Lauren knows anything about him", Tamsin said.
"Let's go over there. We need to check on Charlotte too. Bo said she had a rough night last night", Kenzi said gathering her bags.
"Let's go", Tamsin said downing her beer.
Unknown location
"Mrs Thornwood and Jacob were left in bones last night", Dr. Smith said into his cell phone.
"Yes yes I know what I owe and I promise I will get them. Just give me a week or two", Dr Smith answered.
The Dal
"Your granddaughter is sick sir", Parker said.
"Bo? Trick said rubbing his neck.
"No her baby", Parker said. He may as well join Kenzi at her PI business. He was doing so much work as a gopher for Trick.
"How sick? Trick asked. He hadn't been heard about this and wouldn't dare go near their house now.
"I'm not sure. All I know is the Morrigan said the baby collapsed last night", Parker said.
"We shouldn't trust the Morrigan. She can't be telling the truth", Trick said.
"I thought you might say that, so I brought this", Parker said handing trick his phone with a picture of Bo kneeling over Charlotte.
"What happened? Trick asked.
"I don't know sir. I thought you would want to know even if you're not allowed to go over there", Parker said
Trick hung his head. How the hell did Parker know of his recent embarrassment? He didn't think Bo and Lauren would flaunt that news around so there must be a leak in somebody's camp.
"Thank you. I did want to know. Watch over the bar for awhile, I'm gonna head down into my lair", Trick said.
Bo and Lauren.
Lauren had run every test imaginable on Charlotte but her Doctor mind was still stumped. Her vitals had improved and she seemed to be resting comfortably but she couldn't help but worry.
Bo tried her best to stay out of the way knowing she knew nothing about Science, only what Lauren would adorably ramble off. She was able to calm a bit since Charlotte's color had improved but she was still anxious about the whole thing. She could feel her Succubus starting to panic too. She was hers too. Bo was proud when she saw Charlotte sucking Chi already but still shocked by it.
"Is...is she going to be ok? Bo asked slowly walking over to Lauren who was looking over Charlotte's latest test results.
"Yes. I'm still a little worried but her vitals are much stronger but she does have a slight fever", Lauren sighed.
"I..I think I can fix that. I mean it couldn't hurt right? Bo asked shyly. She had no idea what to do other than ask a ton of questions.
Lauren stared at the Succubus a minute. If she could bring Charlotte's fever down, it would be amazing. "What do you want to do?
"Maybe if I give her some of my Chi since she has your blood and my blood, it could work", Bo thought as she paced back and forth.
"Bo...Have you ever tried that before? Lauren asked softly. She didn't doubt her but Charlotte was far exceeding her expectations. Their expectations. She really hoped all of these tests that she was running would start to clear up how she was able to suck that man's Chi and shift so early in life.
"No that's why I was asking if you think it's ok? I mean we can't wait and give it time. I just don't like seeing her sick like this", Bo said tearfully.
"Bo I'm worried too. But I promise, nothing will happen to her. She's ours remember", Lauren half smiled trying to make the Succubus feel better. Even if she was still a nervous wreck herself.
They both stared at each other for a moment and then at Charlotte. Her color had improved again and so they could both take some deep breaths.
"Mama and mama what's going on? Kenzi asked noticing how quiet it was.
"Hey Kenzi, we were just talking about Charlotte. Lauren said she has a slight fever", Bo confessed.
"Hello Infant Tylenol anyone? Kenzi laughed.
"Well shit", Bo said.
"Really Doc if you need to rest just say the word", Kenzi teased. A fully rested Lauren would have thought of that even if the baby was part Lioness and Succubus. At least that's what they had seen since she was born.
"I could use a rest", Lauren said massaging her neck.
"Then go rest babe. I have an errand to run", Bo said.
"Bo...", Lauren started.
"Hey Kenzi and Tamsin can watch Charlotte, right ladies? Bo said turning to Tamsin and Kenzi.
"Damn right", Tamsin said pulling her gun from it's holster.
"Be careful with that thing Sergeant", Lauren said.
"Hey if some animal comes running up in here, I will pop a cap in their ass", Tamsin said.
"Tamsin! Bo and Lauren chimed in unison.
"Please Charlotte is out of earshot", Tamsin said following Kenzi's lead and leaving the duo alone.
Bo noticed Lauren squinting at Tamsin and stood in between them laughing. "It's ok Lauren".
Lauren took a deep breath and stretched her hand out to Kenzi handing her the baby monitor.
"Bo be careful wherever you are going", Lauren said tiredly.
"Go rest Doctor. Kenzi and Tamsin are here. I will be back as soon as I can, I promise", Bo said holding Lauren in her arms. The Doctor did look tired. She had been up most of the night with Charlotte after she demanded Bo get some sleep. When Bo woke up Lauren was sleeping in her desk chair. So she picked Charlotte up out of her crib and carried her out so she wouldn't wake up crying and wake up Lauren.
"I'm going. I'm going", Lauren said adjusting Charlotte's blanket.
"I will pick up that Tylenol Kenzi suggested before I come back", Bo said softly kissing Lauren on her forehead.
"Good. Good", Lauren said. Wishing she was a Pediatrician, she would likely have some on hand.
Bo walked Lauren to their bedroom and watched her climb onto the bed. Once she was sure the Doctor was asleep she turned around and whispered "Good".
Kenzi and Tamsin.
"What's that? Tamsin asked watching Kenzi tiptoe to the couch.
"Lauren's Rolodex, she's too tired to talk to us and we need to know if she knows this Dr. Smith", Kenzi said taking a sip of wine and flipping through the Rolodex.
"Dude she's gonna know you had that especially if you lose the page she had it on", Tamsin laughed.
"Already noted what she had it on. Lauren makes notes of a lot of deets, if she knows this guy, then it will be handwritten, I guarantee it", Kenzi said quietly.
"Ah ha. Dr. Nelson Smith", Kenz said.
"Anything noted? Tamsin asked.
"Just the hospital and two phone numbers", Kenzi said writing them down. This would come in handy once she got a burner phone.
"Good now take that thing back", Tamsin laughed changing channels on the tv.
"Yep. Hey check on Charlotte. The girl is like a jumping jack when it comes to her crib", Kenzi said heading towards Lauren's private lab.
"Geez I hope she didn't jump out the window again", Tamsin said.
"Yeah make sure that's locked too", Kenzi laughed. When she signed up to be an aunt she didn't know it would mean watching a super baby.
Bo
Bo was still worried about her family but knew she needed some air and was in long need of a feed. She had already picked up the Tylenol she promised Lauren and laughed because she really thought of using her Chi to bring Charly's fever down. But she really hadn't done that before. Then her anger flared up and she pushed down on the accelerator as far as it could go.
The Dal
Things had picked up and Trick hadn't came back up from his lair yet. Parker and three barmaids were running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
"I need to get another keg. I will be back", Parker announced to the ladies. He walked from behind the bar and felt like his lungs were about to burst.
Shana saw blue swirls coming from his mouth and all others around her. She heard someone walking in and whispered "It's just a snack", in her ear.
"Trick! Shana screamed.
"Ohhhh I know where he is, there is no need to scream", The Succubus laughed.
"What? Trick said running up the stairs.
"Hello Trick! The Succubus laughed.
"Bo what have you done? Trick asked looking at his bar patrons.
"We haven't eaten all day. You know how we get when we need to feed", The Succubus bristled.
"Bo! You need to calm down. I can fix this, I can fix Charlotte", Trick said backing away.
"Don't you dare talk about our baby! Don't you even say her name", The Succubus said stalking him.
Trick swallowed hard."Bo... you can't ...you can't suck my Chi it's dangerous".
"I've had your Chi before remember? The Succubus winked.
"That's different Bo. There were others involved", Trick tried to explain.
"So? The Succubus snickered.
"So sucking a blood relatives Chi could be dangerous", Trick said angrily.
The Succubus stopped for a moment. She looked around the Dal at all of the bodies on the floor. Then turned her head back to Trick.
"Bo...Stop. You can't take my Chi", Trick said about to run off.
"I don't plan on keeping it", The Succubus winked lunging for the Blood King.
TBC