Bo and Lauren
Bo was laying on top of Lauren, panting heavily. Her whole body was throbbing and she had never felt that way before. Lauren had taken her so far beyond the stars, she could look down at the earth, if she wanted to. But she wasn't ready for that. She wasn't ready to come down. Not from this high. Not from the woman who was laying beneath her. She smiled and lifted her hands to caress Lauren's body. The Doctor moaned and Bo noticed she was asleep. Kissing her on her neck, she woke her up.
"Hi". Lauren whispered.
"Hi". Bo said clearing her throat. She needed something to drink, but wasn't about to move to get it.
Lauren smiled when Bo collapsed on her again. She looked like a grown up Charlotte, but with dark hair. The thought made Lauren chuckle and Bo raised her head in curiosity.
"What's funny? Bo asked.
"Nothing. You look like Charlotte". Lauren smiled pushing a strand of hair behind Bo's ear.
"So do you". Bo smiled.
"Are you ok? Lauren asked running her hands down Bo's back.
"Mmmm I'm delicious". Bo sighed resting her head between Lauren's breasts.
"That has been established, but are you ok? Lauren asked.
Bo smiled and raised her head. "I'm fine babe".
Lauren stared at Bo for a few minutes. She read her aura. She took her hands into hers and felt the warmth. Bo wasn't shaking, but she knew what they had just shared was not enough. Not everything Bo needed at the moment. As her Doctor Lauren was always worried about Bo, and that included her mental state. Thinking of Charlotte reminded her of Bo's near meltdown.
Bo was an instant single mother. That's what it must have felt like when Lauren was in her coma. Having to care for their baby alone. Sure she had nurses, doctors, Kenzi and sometimes, Trick. But she didn't have Lauren. Lauren needed to be smarter than she had been. She had no clue she was pregnant. With the life they were living, and likely would lead as the kids grew up, she needed to be smarter and more alert.
More alert of the woman on top of her. Bo looked fine for all intents and purposes, but she didn't look relaxed. She needed to be. She needed a break and Lauren was going to give her one.
"It is time to go". Lauren said gently rubbing Bo's back again.
"No. I am so comfortable here". Bo said lightly kissing one of Lauren's nipples.
"I know. I know you are. But it is almost 5 and we need to go". Lauren said softly.
"No. Lauren". Bo said.
"Bo I need to get up and get ready for my date tonight". Lauren smiled biting her lip.
"What? What date? Bo pouted.
"I also need to find a babysitter". Lauren cooed as her fingers teased Bo's back.
"Who is this bitch? I will drain her ass". Bo pouted again pushing her entire body weight on Lauren so that the Doctor couldn't move.
"You have to see her Bo, she's gorgeous" Lauren smiled again.
"The only thing she is going to see is my fist in her face". Bo pouted again as she pulled Lauren impossibly closer to her.
"Bo you goof, my date is with you". Lauren laughed.
"What? No Lauren. We can't. We...". Bo started.
"We need this. Aife will babysit if we ask her, nicely". Lauren laughed.
"I don't know Lauren. What if somebody...". Bo started again.
"Bo we won't be gone that long and your mother won't let anything happen to them". Lauren said.
Bo frowned. She did want to go out, but wasn't sure if it was the right time. The boys were still so tiny even knowing how to use their powers already. Charlotte wasn't friendly much with Aife yet, and if she pissed the young shifter off, she might have her for dinner.
Charlotte was still coming to terms with what happened that morning. It just wasn't the right time to leave them. She never wanted to leave them. She never once left the hospital, and never once left Charlotte alone unless the Doctors were running tests on her.
But was she being selfish? Did Lauren feel tired too? Lauren had worked so much that she didn't even notice she was carrying their child. She lapsed into a coma, and lost so much of her life and Charlotte's. Waking up to that news couldn't have done much for her psyche considering what happened with Nadia.
The only time Bo left Lauren's bed side was either to take Charly out for air or to freshen up. Now here they all were. A family. A loving, protective family. Aife wasn't Charly's best friend, but she would protect her and the boys like nobody has ever protected them before. She was sure her mother was still looking for possible threats and, into Lea's past, and current associates. Charlotte is a babysitter in her own right. Nothing would touch her brothers again, if she had anything to say about it.
Lauren was likely feeling cooped up and about to snap too. She couldn't do that to Lauren. Not after what the Fae had done to her for so many years. There was nobody to force her to do anything against her will. Nobody to tell her when she come and go. No fixed schedule she had to follow. Well not as long as the kids were still babies. Perhaps this was the time, because as the kids aged, their needs would grow and demand more of Bo and Lauren. As they should. They would always be their number one priority, but for right now Lauren needed to be Bo's priority. It had been a long time since they actually had a date or room to breathe for themselves.
"Ok. Lets go". Bo said softly kissing Lauren's cheek.
"Really? Lauren smiled.
"Yes really. Lets go ask mom to watch them and then we can get ready to go". Bo said softly shaking Lauren's hands.
The women quickly dressed and made their way upstairs. Once Bo opened the door, she didn't hear any crying or screaming. It was almost too quiet. Walking into the living room, they found the kids asleep on the couch with cartoons on tv. Charlotte was sitting between her brothers with a paw stretched across them respectively.
Bo smiled and Lauren had already found Aife. The Succubus was sitting at the table on the patio. Gently opening the door, Bo and Lauren walked out to her.
"It's been hours! Aife laughed.
"Sorry about that". Bo blushed, but Aife didn't see it.
"I was only teasing you Isabeau. What's up? Aife asked softly.
"Can you watch them for a few hours more? I want to take Bo out on a date". Lauren smiled softly.
Aife finally turned around to face the both of them. She read their auras, especially Bo's. Bo looked so much like a young Isabeau raising Aife. Trick never did much for their daughter at all. The Queen often looked exhausted trying to keep up with the demands and antics of Aife's exploits. She was never the flower dress Princess. When the Queen wanted to go out with other Fae women, Trick forbade it. He didn't want to have to watch Aife. It was beneath his role as King. It angered Aife, then and now.
"Yes. Take as much time as you need". Aife smiled.
"Really? Bo laughed.
"Yes really". Aife smiled.
"I'm sorry. I just expected you to say hell no, or I'm out of here". Bo laughed again.
"Isabeau you have three kids. If you don't get breaks when you can, you will snap. So go. Dance. Eat. Whatever you need to do". Aife explained.
"Lets go Bo". Lauren said as she quietly pulled Bo back into the house. The kids were still asleep. Aife was right, now or never. The women rushed upstairs, showered and dressed casually. They didn't need fancy, they just needed each other.
Another hour later they were in the Mustang and Lauren was driving. Bo snuggled up next to her and took her free hand into hers. Lauren dropped the top and the evening air felt wonderful. Bo inhaled Lauren's scent, smiled and kissed her on her shoulder.
"Where are we going? Bo asked softly.
"The Chase". Lauren answered.
"Ohhh that sounds great". Bo cooed as she sat up to take in the sights.
"Mhmm". Lauren said strongly shaking Bo's hand. She wanted the Succubus to try and relax and it wasn't working out much like that. Hopefully the air and music would calm her. She also needed to eat some real food and feed later but for now, it was just about having fun and enjoying each others.
Aife and Charlotte
Aife had made herself some dinner and had already eaten it. Pouring a glass of water, she went into the living room and took the seat nearest the couch. She left the tv on cartoons and started reading over some files in her hand. It was actually Dal Riata papers. She had finally found a small staff of Fae to run it. They were to report directly to her and send her copies of the inventory, payroll and all money made. She even rented out a few barrel rooms to occasional guests. They were to use it to meet only. No sex because nobody wanted to clean up that mess.
She raised her head when she heard Charlotte roar, looked at Aife, jumped up and off of the couch. The young shifter ran upstairs and Aife followed her.
Charlotte ran into Bo and Lauren's room. She walked into their bathroom sensing their fresh scents, and retreated to their bed. Jumping up on to it, she curled up in the center. Aife watched as she shifted to her human form.
Walking slowly over to the bed, Aife stopped just shy of it.
"Mama's gone. She left me". Charlotte mumbled.
Aife noticed the blue in the shifters eyes and knew her Succubus had surfaced. Closing her eyes to hold back her own tears, she gently sat down on the bed.
Swallowing hard Aife tried to control her voice as she spoke. "No sweetie. Mama is not gone, she just went out to eat with your mother. She hasn't left you. They will never leave you".
"She's gone". Charlotte said wiping her eyes with her hands.
"No Charlotte. She is not gone for good. She will come home, I promise you that". Aife said gently reaching out to her granddaughter.
Charlotte flinched and pulled back a little. It broke Aife's heart. She could fix just about anything. Kick anyone's ass, but how was she going to help her granddaughter deal with the fear of her Succubus. This had to be what Charly was dealing with. She was never this vulnerable in her shifter form. This scared.
Only a Succubus can help a Succubus, Aife thought as her eyes turned blue. She stood up and bent down in front of Charlotte. The young shifter jumped back at the sight of Aife's eyes.
"Charlotte it's me. It's Nana. I have those powers too. I use them as I see fit, but you don't have to do anything that I do. You can be your own Succubus. You don't have to be scared of her because she will be your best friend at times. You already have control of her when you protect your brothers, and this family. I know she can be scary, but she's really your strength. Your love. Your love of your mothers. Your love of your brothers. Your love of me, even though you don't think it's there. It is. It is all there for you Charlotte. Hades was Bo's father and a bastard, but that doesn't make you or your brothers evil. It doesn't even make your mother evil. She loves with everything that she has. She uses her Succubus just like you do, to protect people and those that she loves the most. Mama Lauren has those powers too. They are not afraid of their Succubus because they are both good women, and you will grow up to be just as good. We will all help you with that. I know I can be crazy at times, but everything I do is for love, especially when it comes to my family. That's what you do Charlotte, you love. You are so smart and I am so, so proud of you. Proud to call you my granddaughter. Bo and Lauren will never leave you, because they love you, and are just as proud of you, if not more. We can all be crazy but there is so much love and loyalty in this family. We will never leave each other, or let anyone down. You are loved Charlotte. You don't have to do it all on your own. Nana will be glad to kick ass for you". Aife explained. She held in her laugh over the last line but needed to be serious right now. If she laughed Charlotte wouldn't take anything she just said seriously.
Charlotte sniffled and clung to one of Bo's pillows. Or she thought it was Bo's. It had her scent and that was the side of the bed the Succubus usually slept on.
"I don't trust you". Charlotte confessed.
"You are my granddaughter. That will never change. Nothing will ever touch you without you, me or your moms allowing it to. You are so strong Charlotte and I love you". Aife said as tears finally fell. Looking at Charlotte's current position made her think of Bo at that age and if she was missing her own mother when she had been handed over to humans for protection. Charlotte's hair was blonde but she looked like Bo to Aife.
Aife moved over to Charlotte and extended her arms out to her. Charlotte jumped up and ran to her grandmother burying her head in her chest. Her eyes flashing brown and blue. Aife knew she was still struggling.
"We love you Charlotte. We all do". Aife whispered as tears soaked her face. She pulled the blankets over Charlotte after the shifter fell asleep again. She kissed her on her forehead and made her way downstairs. She refused to dry her face. Her tears belonged to Charlotte. Time would dry them, but she wouldn't.
She walked back to the couch. Ethan and Dillon were now laying down asleep, side by side. She smiled at the sight. She sat back down, put the monitor on the coffee table and went back to reading her papers.
Bo and Lauren
The women had been sitting on the patio for hours. They ate. They laughed. They drank. The night air was cool but not cold. Lauren had never looked more beautiful to Bo than she did right now. Her hair was blowing in the wind and it made the view so much better.
"Would you like to dance? Bo asked.
Lauren was thrown off by that. Bo had never asked her to dance before. But knew she wouldn't turn her down. "Yes".
Bo smiled and stood up to pull out Lauren's chair. Taking the Doctor's hand, they found an empty spot to dance under the stars. Bo rested her head on Lauren's shoulder as they slowly turned around, and around.
The music wasn't that loud but who needed music when it came to Lauren? Just her body up against Bo's was a tune the Succubus never got out of her head. She smiled as Lauren took her hands to take the lead in the dance.
Lauren spun Bo around, and dipped her. "Are you having a good time?
"The absolute best! Bo beamed and her eyes went wide when Lauren bent over to kiss her. They remained like that for the longest time, as their tongues did a little dance of their own. Bo moaned when Lauren gently grabbed the back of her head and pushed her tongue further into her mouth. Realizing that Bo needed air, Lauren pulled her up.
"Wow...wow that was. Wow! Bo panted. Lauren laughed and spun them around, and around again.
Lauren loved the look on Bo's face. She really looked like she was having a good time and neither of their phones going off meant that nothing was going wrong at home either.
The Fae had always thought Aife to be too unhinged and crazy. She probably was the latter, but when it came to the kids and Bo, the woman stepped up every time. Even when Bo was a baby, she gave her to humans to protect her from the bullseye that was always on her back. Being the Blood Kings only heir didn't stop the threat of Hades and countless others. Lauren trusted her instincts regarding the Succubus. She trusted the Succubus in her arms too.
Bo looked over Lauren's shoulder and found they they were all alone. She smiled as she slowly walked Lauren backwards, until her back hit the glass. Taking the Doctor's hands into hers, she pulled them over her head, and kissed her with all that she had. The only thing she could hear was Lauren's tongue challenging hers in a fierce battle. A fierce dance.
"Bo. We can't..here". Lauren whispered as she pulled away.
"Just one more? Bo asked sincerely.
Bo's voice sounded so childlike, it warmed Lauren's heart. She grabbed the Succubus and once again proved her love with her tongue. Her tongue was so far inside of Bo's mouth, the Succubus barely had room for her own, and she didn't care. Everything about Lauren. About that moment was spiking her arousal. Lauren was right, they couldn't there. But Bo made a mental note to bring Lauren back someday. She would rent out the place if she needed to just to have this moment with Lauren again. The chairs gave her tons of ideas too.
It took all Lauren had to stop, but she had to. Dinner wasn't the only surprise she had in store for Bo. She took Bo's hand as they walked in to pay their tab. Lauren left a huge tip and led Bo out of the building.
Bo was on cloud nine. Lauren had quenched a thirst she didn't think she had after the morning they shared. The Doctor was like a breath of fresh air, that Bo hadn't allow herself to take in months. Possibly a year. They did need this. Lauren knew it and now Bo knew it too.
No hospital monitors. No screaming babies. Although they loved that sound. Nobody after their kids, and Bo smiled even more when she checked her phone and found no recent calls or texts. It was just them under the stars, in the elements. In sync with each other. The Succubus felt brand new. Refreshed. Cleansed.
After reaching the car, Bo took Lauren's hands into hers.
"Thank you". Bo smiled softly standing in front of her.
Lauren smiled. "Bo you don't need to thank me".
"Yes I do Lauren. I owe you a lot, and I need you to know that". Bo said.
"Bo you don't owe me anything". Lauren said softly.
"Lauren stop. I do owe you and I am thanking you. I am thanking you for coming back to me. You didn't have to. I am thanking you for carrying our children. You didn't have to. I am thanking you for loving me. You don't have to. I shouldn't have left you at Taft's. The Una Mens would never have gotten their hands on you. It cost you your life. I owe you that. Even as a friend, I should have brought you home with me. You died and came back. Came back to me. You didn't have to. There are so many people out there that could fall in love with you and treat you so much better than I did. But you came back to me. Gave me another chance. A chance I didn't always deserve". Bo explained tearfully.
Lauren used her thumb pads to dry Bo's tears. "I won't sugarcoat it. It did hurt when you left me behind. I thought I meant more to you than that. But after what I endured at the hands of the Una Mens, I changed. As much as those bastards put me through, if it weren't for them and the Succubus powers in the seed, I would still be dead. I am in no way giving them praise or thanks but it is what it is. They are gone and I have a beautiful family, with you. No you haven't always deserved it, but we deserve each other. We deserve our family. I know once you found out where I was, that you would not give up until I was out of there and safe. But that took some time. I was struggling with what I knew about the Una Mens. With what I knew about us. The moment I died and came back, everything came back to me. Yes you were there, but I still needed to reconcile my feelings for you. I had a new body. Powers I wasn't used to yet. But I knew I would get used to you again. I should be thanking you for not giving up on me. You didn't fall in love with an animal. You fell in love with a human woman". Lauren replied.
"You are not an animal to me Lauren. You never were and never will be. Our kids are beautiful and they always will be because they have a wonderful mother in you. I know you still have nightmares about your time in the woods, but I will always be there to hold you. To walk you through the darkness, as you have done for me so many times". Bo whispered as she now held Lauren in her arms.
Lauren was crying and Bo held her closer as she did. This was her fault too. She would always carry that guilt of Lauren. Every breath the Succubus took, would always make her choke up thinking of Lauren taking her last one.
"I'm sorry". Lauren said backing up.
"Do not ever say sorry for that". Bo said gently wiping Lauren's tears away.
"Bo...I want to show you something. Lets go". Lauren said opening the passenger door for Bo.
"Ok". Bo said climbing in.
The women drove until they were at least two miles from home. Lauren turned down a street that Bo had rarely traveled. They came upon a construction site and Lauren parked the car. Bo saw a banner but couldn't read it.
"Come on". Lauren said softly climbing out of the car.
"Lauren". Bo said.
"It's ok". Lauren said.
The women walked hand in hand until they reached the banner. Lauren pulled a flashlight from her pocket and aimed it at the sign.
Bo gasped when she read it. She wiped her eyes and read it again. "Coming soon. Isabeau McCorrigan Hospital". was written in big bold letters.
"Lauren? Bo whispered.
"I'm building this hospital in honor of your grandmother. If it wasn't for her, you and your mother, wouldn't be here. Neither would I or our family. Her life essence, no matter how I got it, saved me. I will use this hospital in her honor to save others". Lauren explained.
"Lauren". Bo sobbed as she touched her face with her hands.
"Don't worry. I will only build it and own it. I won't be working here. There is a lot of work that goes into that and with our kids still being so tiny, I will be working at home, behind the scenes". Lauren explained.
"You did this for me? Bo whispered.
"I did this for her, us and our heirs". Lauren smiled.
"I love you Lauren". Bo whispered into Lauren's face.
"I love you too". Lauren smiled as they stood looking at the progress. It was almost complete and would hold fifteen floors, and a massive ER.
TBC
Charlotte snubs Bo and Lauren.
Aife calls on an old friend to help Charlotte.
Ethan and Dillon guard their sister.