Aife

Aife sat tapping her fingers on the table. Charlotte's birthday was coming up very soon, and she wanted to go big with her gifts. Some would say she may be trying to compensate, or make up for not being there for all of Bo's birthdays. But she remembered her baby every year. Every day of her life, she never forgot about young Isabeau.

She only hoped the Dennis family would be giving Bo the parties that she deserved. She was no ordinary child, but she was Aife's which meant she deserved the best, and from what the older Succubus had witnessed. Bo had the best. The best family. The best love.

Aife always went big on everything that she set out to do. She didn't know any other way to be. The Fae would not hand you anything. Not even as the young child of the Blood King, and Queen Isabeau. Her mother did her best with her daughter, and Aife loved her dearly.

Late at night after the family had all gone to bed, Aife would often cry in her bed thinking of Bo, and Charlotte. Bo's first born was a girl like Aife's. Aife knew the minute she had Bo that she was going to name her after her mother. She wasn't insulted at all that Bo didn't name Charlotte after her. This is Bo's family. They had a better shot than Bo had as a child. Two loving, and protective parents. Aife only had one growing up with Trick and Isabeau, her mother.

Bo's kids were already making Aife terribly proud. Charlotte reminded Aife of herself as a child. She didn't care about anything but her family, mostly her mother. She often got into fights when the young Fae would mock her about her mother's name, or saying she wasn't a princess because Trick was an awful King. She didn't have as close a relationship with her father as she did with mother, but she still kicked ass over people insulting him.

Getting even more emotional she stopped tapping her fingers, and went outside to walk the grounds for a bit.

Bo and Lauren

Bo snuggled up closely to Lauren. Inhaling her scent, she smiled softly as she played with the Doctor's hair. She knew Lauren wasn't sleep, but her eyes were closed. She was probably thinking about something related to Science. Since the twins were born, she hadn't had much time to even go into work, or work on anything in her lab. Bo didn't want that part of Lauren to die, so she would be talking to her about it soon. But for now she had something else to talk to her about. Smiling again, she gently rolled Lauren over on to her back.

"Babe can we talk? Bo asked softly.

Lauren opened one eye, and looked into Bo's big brown eyes. She knew by the look on her face that she was serious. Charlotte had taken even longer to put to bed, and Lauren was relishing the silence.

"Of course". Lauren smiled lightly.

Bo wasn't expecting Lauren to agree, so she pulled back a bit. Taking a deep breath, she rolled off of Lauren, and pushed back so her back was against the headboard.

"I'm sorry Bo. Yes. Yes. Of course we can talk". Lauren said gently sitting up like Bo.

Bo lowered her head, and started playing with her fingers. She thought she was ready to talk. Ready to open up. But she was nervous as hell. This was no longer child's play. She needed to be certain. Absolutely positive.

"Bo. It's ok. Whatever it is". Lauren smiled softly taking one of Bo's hands. Bo was shaking, and it was something Lauren hadn't seen in a long time.

"Hey. What is it? Lauren asked gently lifting Bo's chin so the Succubus would look at her.

Bo opened her mouth, and closed it again. She glanced at Lauren once, and turned her attention back to her hands. Lauren was softly caressing her left hand, while she was playing with the covers with her right hand.

Lauren saw Bo's internal struggle and began softly rubbing her back. Bo had never been too shy to say anything. This was new, and almost adorable but her right hand was nearly sheet white, she was clinching the sheets so hard.

"I...". Bo started but stopped.

"It's ok Bo. Really it's ok". Lauren cooed.

"I was watching you with the kids earlier. All three of them were having a great time with you. They never feared you. Never looked at you like you're a monster". Bo sighed.

"Bo. You are not a monster! Lauren said softly but assuringly.

"I saw them bonding with your Lioness. They seem comfortable with her. We have talked before about you not feeling close to Charlotte like I am, but she is close to you Lauren. She has never once backed away from you after you shifted". Bo sighed.

"Bo I think I know where you are going with this. They won't be afraid of her, or think she's a monster". Lauren said feverishly rubbing Bo's back.

"I can't control her Lauren". Bo whispered loud enough for the Doctor to hear her.

"Bo. They are hers too, I don't think she would hurt them. They have seen her once. Charlotte has used her powers more than once. They already know about her. I don't think there is a reason for you to be afraid to let them bond with her". Lauren said softly taking both of Bo's hands.

"I don't know Lauren. What if I let her loose, and by the time the kids run off to do something else, she doesn't want to go back in? Bo whispered again.

"Well maybe you should start with Charlotte first. Since she's the oldest, she will likely be ok with her. You know she's constantly on brother protection duty". Lauren smiled softly.

"I just don't want our kids to fear me. To be afraid of me. To feel like they have to run off whenever I need her to come out". Bo sobbed.

It broke Lauren's heart. For as much as she felt secluded, and distant from Charlotte. Bo was still fighting her own insecurities about her Succubus, and the kids. They had both seen all the kids use their Succubus powers. So it was possible they wouldn't be afraid, or run off the minute Bo's eyes stayed blue.

"Tell you what we will do. Kenzi and Hale will be heading into the office tomorrow. I think your mom has some plans of her own. We will slowly get the kids adjusted to your Succubus. I don't think we have to worry about them, but I understand your concerns, and fears. I will be right there with you every step of the way, so you won't have to worry about being alone with them. Since this will likely be a long day, we need to get some rest". Lauren said softly.

"Ok. Ok". Bo said falling into Lauren's waiting arms. She snuggled up as closely as she could get to Lauren.

"Good night Bo". Lauren cooed into the Succubus ear.

"Good night Lauren". Bo said softly.

Bo closed her eyes, and inhaled Lauren's scent again. She was still worried about the kids, but this was nice. They were nice. She never told Lauren why she loved her, but this was one of many defining moments. Lauren had never feared her. Never stood down or backed away. Bo had spent so many years having people die in bed, or run away after seeing what she was, or what she did. Lauren accepted her for who she was from day one.

The Doctor never made her feel like she was just another patient. She did whatever she could to help Bo learn to control her hunger, her feeds. Yes she had to go elsewhere to feed, and heal. But Lauren healed the rest of her. Her broken heart from thinking she was a monster. Thinking she was useless. Thinking she wouldn't be good in anyone's life. Thinking she deserved to live a miserable life since she had caused so many people pain, and grief.

She slightly flinched when Lauren pulled her even closer. She smiled into Lauren's chest as she closed her eyes again. The Fae world could be, and would be so uncertain. There was always something going on, something to do, somewhere to be, and fighting over the silliest of things.

Bo and Lauren had their disagreements, and drama, but Bo was so glad that she never gave up on Lauren, and that Lauren never gave up on her. She still carried the guilt of the Una Mens getting their hands on her, but the only people that would ever touch Lauren again was their immediate family, and friends. There was no need for them to fight about them again. They were practically married with children. Bo loved the woman under her with all of her heart, and soul. This Lauren didn't make her or allow her to feel uncertain about anything, she made her feel whole.

"I love you so much Lauren". Bo said softly raising her head. She smiled softly when she noticed the Doctor had already fallen asleep. But that didn't stop her from pulling the Doctor into her arms, as she rolled on her back. Lauren stirred only to adjust to her new position.

"I love you so much too Bo". Lauren moaned as she fell back to sleep. Bo kissed the Doctor on her forehead, and waited for sleep to claim her busy mind.

The next morning.

Bo was the first up and showered. She went downstairs to get the coffee started. She didn't sleep much but was pumped for the day. Lauren was currently in the shower, after they had both bathed Ethan and Dillon. Charlotte was already downstairs, and asleep on the floor near the stairs. Bo nearly screamed when she saw her stand up. Charlotte eyeballed her mother, but followed her into the kitchen. Bo laughed knowing that she must be hungry, and had moved on from to trying to get into the fridge again.

"Bacon? Steak? What's your pleasure? Bo laughed. Charlotte did not look amused. She was hungry, and didn't care what Bo put on her plate.

Bo laughed again when Charlotte started tapping her paw on the floor. She was growing impatient with Bo, and it was hilarious.

"Ok mama's sorry. Here take a 7 oz sirloin". Bo cooed placing it on a plate, and in front of Charlotte.

Before Bo even turned around Charlotte had already consumed it, and ran off. Bo laughed again when she noticed the empty plate. She was hungrier than that, but is likely waiting for Lauren to cook something else. Bo could cook, she just wasn't great at it like Lauren. The kids thought so too. Their favorite Bo meal was a piece, or two of raw meat. She couldn't screw that up.

Bo was drinking her coffee, and looking out the window when she heard Charlotte's little roar.

"Ohhhh I'm sorry". Bo laughed running over to turn on the tv. Charlotte could probably turn on the tv herself, but she had already chewed through a few remotes, so they kept the new ones out of her reach.

"Don't mind me, just passing through". Aife laughed after witnessing Bo in mother mode. Waving bye to Bo, she closed and locked the door behind her.

Charlotte stood up to watch Aife leave. She wasn't going to follow her this time, but she wanted to make sure the Succubus actually left the house. When she turned back to the tv, Bo laughed. They were so hot, and cold with each other.

Bo spun around when she heard the others coming down the stairs. Lauren was first with Dillon and Ethan running down in their shifter forms too.

"Who's hungry? Lauren cooed and smiled when the boys jumped up, and down. Charlotte jumped off the couch, and ran over too.

"Never said I was a chef". Bo laughed.

"Huh? Lauren asked.

"Nothing. Charlotte just doesn't like my cooking so I gave her a 7 oz steak". Bo smiled softly.

"I see". Lauren laughed. She wasn't laughing at Bo's skills, she was laughing because Charlotte already learned about it. Ethan and Dillon didn't care for it much, but would eat it. Charlotte simply refused to eat Bo's cooking.

Lauren cooked steak, eggs and hash browns for all of them. Bo poured orange juice in bottles, and handed one each to the kids. They had learned how to suck on the nipples without biting them off.

"Shift Charly. You are going to eat with a fork now". Bo said. Charlotte roared a bit but did what she was told to do. The more she resisted,the longer it would be before she could eat.

"She needs a...". Lauren said.

"I know. I know". Bo smiled sitting next to Charlotte. Lauren was sitting in front of the boys as they sat in their high chairs. They could never get Charlotte to stay in hers, so they gave up.

Thirty minutes later, everyone was fed, and Bo had carried Charlotte up to give her a much needed bath. She had resisted again, but eventually gave in. Bo wasn't going to dress her though. She could shift back once Bo had her clean and dry. She washed her hair and blow dried it. Bo silently insisted that she looked so much like Lauren.

"Ready? Bo cooed when she was finally finished. Charlotte didn't stick around to answer, she ran downstairs and jumped on to the couch again. Lauren was sitting with Ethan and Dillon when Bo nodded in her direction.

Bo walked outside to clear her mind. She needed to find something to be angry about to get her Succubus to surface. She had no reason to be angry other than Dillon being kidnapped. She rolled with that, and soon her eyes were blue. She thought about everything that had pissed her off recently. Lauren being kidnapped, and dying at the hands of the Una Mens. Lauren thinking she was a monster, and running off into the woods, and away from Bo. Dillon being taken. That was all it took for her Succubus to growl, and the winds seemed to move in fear of her.

Walking further out into the yard, Bo found a chair to sit in that faced the house. She nodded again to Lauren as she stood just inside the door.

"Charly, Ethan, and Dillon. Lets go outside! Lauren cooed, and watched all three shifters jump up, and off the couch.

The trio raced towards the Succubus and stopped halfway. Looking at the Succubus, all three tilted their head. Realizing it was still their mother, they ran towards her again. The Succubus stood up and knelt down waiting for them.

One by one they all jumped into her arms laughing. She didn't speak yet. She wanted them to get used to her touch first. She didn't pulse them either. They all ran around the yard. Lauren stood where she was wanting to give them the same private time, she had the day before.

They all spent the next few hours outside running, and playing. The Succubus allowed them to get some water when they wanted it. She still hadn't spoken yet. After they came back again, she knelt down, and finally spoke.

"I am your mother too. I am a Succubus. Just like the rest of you, and your other mom. My powers are somewhat different than hers, but she is still a powerful woman. You needn't have any fear of me. I will protect you, and your mother like nothing else in the world. I love each of you equally. Nothing or noone will ever change that". The Succubus explained in her deepest of voices. She was ready for them to hear her voice. The real one. She had to be sure like Bo that they weren't afraid of her or think she's a monster. Licking her lips to moisten them, she stared at them, and waited for a response.

Ethan was the first to respond. He ran over, and jumped into her arms. Charlotte, and Dillon waited in line for their turn. The Succubus gently and tightly held on to her son. He smiled, and laughed when she kissed him on his forehead. Not wanting to be the selfish one, he jumped down, and bowed to Charlotte.

Charlotte ran over and jumped into the Succubus arms. She held her with the same loving care as she did Ethan. Charlotte lifted her paws, and held the Succubus head in between them, and looked her in the eyes. "We love you too mama". She said.

The Succubus nearly dropped her, but Charlotte jumped down to prevent it. Tears flooded her face, as Dillon jumped into her arms. She held on to him like she was about to lose him. She buried her head in his long hair, and when he pulled her head back with his little paws, he dried her tears.

Lauren was a mess herself. She had taped the whole thing. She wanted to show Aife. Kenzi would get a kick out of it too, but showing Bo's mother would mean a lot more to her. Their security cameras would be taping it too, but they were placed on top of the house, and not necessarily on taping faces, and emotions. Nobody outside of their immediate family would ever see it of course.

The four spent the next few hours running and playing in the yard. Lauren had retired into the house to make a late lunch. She made cheeseburgers and curly fries. Charlotte loved them with cheese on hers.

What a full day it had been already. Lauren smiled warmly as she slaved over the stove. She knew Bo didn't have a reason to worry, but she wasn't one hundred percent positive. Especially when it comes to Charlotte. The girl either liked someone, or she didn't.

"Lunch is ready! Lauren cooed to the gang.

The shifters all sprinted inside, nearly sliding across the floors once they made it inside. Lauren cleaned them up, and walked to the door.

Lauren stood in the door waiting for the Succubus to reach it. Extending her hand, she waited for her to take it. Looking into deep blue eyes, Lauren smiled. She knew Bo would come out of it, her Succubus just needed a few minutes to collect herself.

"I love you". The Succubus said before her eyes faded back to brown.

Lauren was startled. She knew the Succubus had protected her, and saved all of them at one time. But she had never said those exact words to the Doctor. She smiled knowing it really was all of the woman standing before her that loved her.

"Are you ok? Lauren asked gently holding Bo's head in her hands.

"I'm great". Bo smiled softly. She took a few deep breaths, as she pulled Lauren closer. The women stood there for a few minutes, and backed away when they remembered the kids were waiting to eat.

Charlotte was roaring nonstop when they finally walked inside.

"We're coming sweetie". Lauren cooed as she hurried over to the table. She had placed lids on the plates respectively to keep them somewhat warm. The kids probably wouldn't care about the temperature but Lauren hated eating a cold burger.

The family ate quickly. Bo looked around the small table and exhaled. She was so lucky, and grateful. At first she thought Charlotte was going to be snobby, and act like she deserved everything without working for it, or asking politely. But she settled in nicely when the boys were born. She had two people to play with. But her most important quality was she quickly adapted to protecting her brothers, even when both mothers were home.

Lauren smiled at Bo. She knew what she was doing. She was relieved the Succubus had given her control back, and she was able to enjoy this time with them without having to fight for control. She didn't harm anyone. She wasn't a monster.

After everyone had finished eating they allowed the kids to go outside. Lauren was worried but trusted that they would alert them if they sensed any danger. There was no way for anyone to get inside the gate without setting off the alarms. Aife had set it once she was out of the driveway.

Bo and Lauren hurried up cleaning up the kitchen. They wanted to go outside just to watch the kids play.

Once they were outside, they took a seat and watched the shifters run around. They were so glad they chose that house. It had so much room that they didn't think they would ever need.

"This is good. They can play and be kids". Bo smiled sipping on a glass of water.

"Yes they can". Lauren smiled softly rubbing Bo's hand, and letting it go.

Bo and Lauren turned away from each other when they noticed Charlotte had pulled away from her brothers.

Standing on her hind legs, she threw some punches into the air, and dropped down on all fours. Waving her brothers over, they all took turns throwing punches in the air, never hitting each other. Charlotte stopped, curled up in the grass and watched the duo practice.

"We should get them a punching bag". Bo whispered.

"Yes we should". Lauren smiled taking Bo's hand.

Charlotte had enough, and went to fight again. This time she got in between them and swung. When they swung back, she bowed her head so they couldn't connect with it.

When Dillon accidentally punched Ethan in the mouth, he drew blood. Charlotte didn't flinch. She walked over to her brother, and helped him stand straight up.

"Feed". Charlotte said holding his paws out, and watched as Ethan mass chi sucked long enough for his wound to heal. Letting go, Charlotte watched him fall on all fours again. Once she was satisfied that he was ok, she ran back towards the house. The doors were still open. The trio ran past Bo and Lauren.

"Nap time". Charlotte said as she passed by.

Bo and Lauren laughed and walked inside closing, and locking the doors behind them. The duo watched as the kids ran upstairs to their nursery's. After Charlotte could no longer be seen, they walked over to the couch, and found a movie to watch.

TBC.

Charlotte's birthday arrives.

Bo and Lauren are shocked by Aife's gift.

Ethan and Dillon use their powers on the guests.

Fluff. I know.