Bo, Lauren and Bryce.
The women shared another quick dinner, just after takeoff. Once their dishes and glasses were cleared away, they buckled up again, and stared at each other.
Bryce laughed when he walked back to the women. They had fallen asleep, and hadn't woke up yet. "Dr. Lewis. Bo". He said with the deepest voice he could muster.
Bo jumped, and acted as if she was about to pull her blade from it's sheath. "I'm sorry". She said shyly.
"No need. I was just concerned when you ladies didn't answer when I called back to you". Bryce smiled.
"We were watching a science fiction show and fell asleep! Bo and Lauren said in unison.
"It's none of my business what you did. I trust you had a good flight, and won't be requiring anything else? Bryce asked softly.
"No we are good". Lauren smiled as she shook his hand. Bo nodded, and followed Lauren down the stairs, and into their car.
The Doctor was a bit embarrassed, but when she told him that they were ready to land, she didn't think she was that sleepy.
The women waved goodbye, and Lauren sped away from the airport.
The next morning
Bo moaned, and rolled over. As usual she was left alone in their bed. She blinked a few times to take in the sunshine peeking through a small open in the curtains. She inhaled Lauren's scent. It was as intoxicating as sleeping with her. She sat up in bed, and stretched. She smiled, and gently touched her stomach. "Ahhh nothing".
Pulling on her Kimono, she stood up and walked over to the window. She gasped at the sight before her. Lauren and the kids were in the yard, and practicing martial arts.
"When the hell did she learn to do that? Bo whispered as she walked away to immediately shower, and dress.
Lauren smiled as Charlotte helped Dillon with a kick she had just shown them. His little legs couldn't go that high yet, but he was still learning.
Taking a deep breath, Lauren showed them another kick. Ethan was with her step for step. It was such a beautiful morning. The Doctor had tried to wake the Succubus, but Bo was content in her sleep. Or at least that was what the little smile on her face implied. Bo often looked like a grownup version of Charlotte in her sleep. She smiled at the thought of Bo wanting a Lauren. Maybe their baby would be like the shifter. But Lauren wanted another one like Bo. Gorgeous, and loving.
"That's it Dillon! You got it! Lauren screamed excitedly.
Charlotte was back to doing her own kicks. Lauren thought they all looked adorable in their Karate outfits. For just human kids, they would probably look too young. But they are Fae kids, and excelling, even when they struggled at doing something.
"Now why wasn't I invited? Bo cooed as she ran out of the house.
Lauren half rolled her eyes. "I tried to wake you".
"Good morning Lauren". Bo smiled softly biting her lip.
"Good morning sleepy Succubus". Lauren smiled as she launched into another kick.
"You never told me you knew how to do that". Bo said softly.
"You never asked". Lauren shrugged playfully, and turned back to the kids.
The trio were walking, and kicking step for step in perfect sync. Charlotte was in the middle, and turned her head from side to side watching both of her brothers.
"How long have you been out here? Bo asked as the mothers watched them.
"A couple of hours". Lauren replied softly.
Bo nodded, and they both took a seat to watch the kids play and kick each other. Charlotte's kicks were always gentle, and never above the knee.
Bo smiled proudly. They were so close, that she could almost cry.
"Easy son". Lauren said suddenly when Ethan had kicked Dillon a little too hard.
Bo grew a little angry at herself. She had been literally sleeping their youth away. But at least everything was recorded, and not just when they were away from home.
"Seriously Lauren. When did you learn all of this? Bo asked.
"Not really sure. I guess the Una Mens killed a Karate instructor, or something. But I've always had a little defensive training. I just preferred not to use it, unless it was absolutely necessary". Lauren explained as she leaned forward.
"Why didn't you kick the crap out of Nelson then? Bo asked.
"I would have to explain how a human was injured in Fae territory". Lauren replied.
"Dyson would have handled it, or he did handle it". Bo said leaning forward to match Lauren's position.
"I didn't trust him like you did. He was a pompous ass, but he was slick about it. You and Kenzi fell for it, but I never did. He'd rather see me dead, than to see me happy". Lauren countered.
Bo cringed. That stung, and it should've. Dyson could do no wrong, that Bo didn't easily forgive. His hatred of Lauren was loud, and clear, no matter how much Bo pretended he was family.
She killed the man for Lauren, and that wasn't enough. The fact that they are still talking about this now, proves that it still hurts Lauren. All of it. The abandonment for the Fae world. Leaving her when she wanted to talk, then talking to Kenzi or Dyson about it. How fucked was that?
"Lauren. I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry". Bo said quietly taking the Doctor's hand.
"Didn't need your apology, but thank you". Lauren said shaking Bo's hand.
"You do need it. I never said it enough. I never proved it enough. You are my love, and my life Lauren. You always have been. We have a family now, and my life is so much better with all of you in it.
I know Dyson was a sore spot. A sore spot I kept hitting you over the head with time, and time again. But he never meant as much to me as you think he did. I loved him, as a friend. But I used him as a lover. I am not proud of it, but that's all it was with him". Bo said staring out at the kids.
"Bo". Lauren sighed sitting up.
"No Lauren. I owe you that apology, and countless others". Bo said softly. She swallowed in embarrassment at her own confession.
"I used my Succubus as an excuse to sleep with him as much as I wanted to, even when I didn't want to. Like that time the car hit me, and I was bleeding internally. I didn't want him, I didn't want anyone but you. I wanted to try and find a way to heal without cheating on you, and that's what it was. To me, I cheated, and that's why I came to talk to you about it. I can't undo any of that, but I can apologize to you. As much as it takes for you to believe how much I loved you all of this time". Bo said throwing a ball back at the kids that Charlotte had thrown at them.
"I do believe you Bo. I know you are being sincere. I love you too. But really this wasn't necessary". Lauren said smiling as Dillon tackled Ethan.
"It was. I can read your aura Lauren. You're still hurting over me and Dyson. You even made a remark that I needed to find a wolf to sleep with. If we can't try to get past this, what are we doing? Bo asked softly.
"We are watching our kids play. We are spending time as a family". Lauren said running her fingers through her hair.
"Lauren please". Bo said taking her hand again.
"I'm telling you that it is fine Bo. We will always have room to grow in this relationship. Our past is always a growing and learning experience". Lauren said shaking Bo's hand again.
Bo sighed softly. She still felt shitty, but she knew she had to stop. Lauren was right. They weren't going to solve every hurt at the moment. She would kick her own ass, if her kids wouldn't pick up on it.
She cursed herself for her current mood. Charlotte was standing still glaring at her.
"What's that about? Bo laughed.
"What? Lauren asked.
"Charly". Bo laughed again.
"She's just looking at you". Lauren said.
"She's looked at me like that before when...". Bo gasped.
"Bo? Lauren said turning to her. The Succubus looked sheet white.
"House. Everyone in the house! Bo screamed. Ethan and Dillon ran in first. Charlotte was still staring at Bo.
Lauren walked over to their oldest, and picked her up. She obviously was going to ignore Bo's instructions.
"Go play! Bo cooed. Charlotte walked backwards up the steps never taking her eyes off of her dark haired mother.
Bo stood still, and smiled when she heard three sets of feet running.
"Your lab". Bo nodded.
Lauren smiled and turned to walk towards it. She had almost forgotten about last night, but knew what Bo was up to.
"Lift up your sleeve". Lauren said as Bo smiled, and complied.
"We've done this before". Bo winked.
"True but that was only to help your hunger". Lauren smiled.
"Oh. I'm hungry alright". Bo winked.
Lauren couldn't help but blush. But once she was in her lab, she was in her Doctor mode.
Bo smiled when she was done. The Succubus pulled her phone out when she heard the back door open.
"Good. Good". Bo said as she, and Lauren walked downstairs.
"Hello sunshines". Aife laughed pulling her shades off.
"Can you baby-sit right now? Bo asked.
Aife laughed. "Always".
"Thanks mom". Bo said softly as she, and Lauren headed out.
Bo sped out of the driveway once Lauren was buckled in.
"I could have taken this alone". Lauren said.
"I know. But I want to know now". Bo said as she sped up.
Lauren smiled, and nodded. She was going to let the Succubus be until they got to her clinic. She could go to Isabeau's, but that facility is not as close as hers is. Bo's patience would be shot if they waited that long too.
The Succubus gently parked, and raced Lauren into her clinic.
"Dr. Lewis! A nurse bowed.
"I'm not here to work, well not like that. This is my patient". Lauren smiled pointing at Bo. The Succubus was panting.
"Very well". Veronica bowed as she watched them walk down the hall.
Bo followed Lauren step for step through her tests. The Doctor didn't speak, or push her away.
"How long? Bo asked when Lauren finished.
"I put a rush on it, it shouldn't be long". Lauren replied.
Bo nodded and sat in the nearest chair. She was grateful Lauren's clinic actually had plush chairs, compared to those hard things found in other clinics.
Lauren took the seat next to Bo's and grabbed her hand. Bo had nothing else to do but rub her legs.
"Bo. Breathe". Lauren smiled.
"I just...I just want to know". Bo smiled.
"I know but holding your breath is not going to speed time up". Lauren laughed.
Bo nodded.
"C'mon, we can go and wait in my office. It's much comfier in there". Lauren said pulling Bo to her feet. The Succubus nodded again, and was a little grateful to be out of that room
Lauren's office was the absolute best. It was almost a small apartment, it has so many amenities.
Bo smiled at the clean smell. Lauren had not been there in weeks, but that didn't mean her staff hadn't been cleaning her office.
"I'd offer you some wine but...". Lauren said softly sitting on her plush couch.
"No this is fine". Bo said as she took a seat next to Lauren, and smiled when the Doctor pulled her into her arms.
"It is a working progress". Lauren said quietly as they stared out of her massive office window. It was cool because nobody could see them.
"I know. I'd say I'm sorry, but that's not what you need. You need action, and you're going to get it. A lot of it too". Bo cooed as she kissed the back of Lauren's hand.
"You're not expecting a potential baby to square things are you? Lauren asked.
"Of course not. I just want to have your baby. She, or he was made with love. Just like Charly, Ethan, and Dillon were". Bo answered.
"We're just different. We've been through what most people will never experience. But we're still here. Together". Lauren said squeezing Bo.
Bo closed her eyes, and sighed. "I understand. I just don't want to lose you, ever. I have so much to make up for, that I wish it could all be done at once. So we can get on to happier times". Bo was back to panting again, but she tried to stop.
"Are you saying you're not happy right now? Lauren asked.
"I'm ecstatic. It just hit me all at once again about how much I hurt you. And no this baby or babies will never be used to compensate for what I've done. I need to fix that myself". Bo said quietly staring at the tree leaves blowing in the wind.
Lauren nodded against the back of Bo's head. They had nearly fallen asleep like that when there was a soft knock at the door.
"Come in". Lauren said as she sat up with Bo joining her.
"I have your results Dr. Lewis". Casey bowed.
"Thank you Casey. You are dismissed". Lauren said as she took them from him.
Bo stood watching their interaction. Lauren could have so much more, if she wanted to. Be out there somewhere living the high life in country clubs, and rubbing elbows with the rich folks that matched her wealth. Yet here she stood. About to tell a Succubus if she was carrying her child or not.
"I love you". Bo said quietly.
Lauren smiled at Bo's spontaneity. "I love you too".
Bo stood still as Lauren read over everything. Her facial expression never changed. She almost laughed at how professional she was being when it was clearly personal.
"Well? Bo said softly.
"You're pregnant". Lauren said seriously.
"Is there a problem with the results or my blood? Bo asked worriedly.
"Of course not. I was just enjoying making you sweat a little". Lauren smiled wide.
"There are other ways of making me sweat". Bo smiled as Lauren gently pulled her into her arms.
"Annnnd that's how we got here". Lauren laughed.
"Congratulations Lauren". Bo smiled biting her lip.
"Congratulations Bo". Lauren said as tears fell from her eyes.
"Hey. What is it? Bo whispered.
"You're having my baby, or babies, Bo. Mine. You know what the Fae have always thought of me, so for you to be having mine is big. When I first discovered the Fae, I thought they were much better. Smarter than I was. Then they turned arrogant, and I knew I was better. But then I was treated like shit for my confidence". Lauren half smiled as Bo dried her tears with her fingers.
"I never thought less of you as a human Lauren. Once I met you, yours is the only baby I ever wanted to have". Bo said rubbing the Doctor's back.
Lauren smiled again, and the tears were still flowing.
"I love you Lauren. I really do. Having your baby is big to me too. Yes it won't be a human baby, but it will be yours, and for that I am honored". Bo said stepping away to bow.
"Stop it". Lauren smiled gently tapping Bo's arm.
Bo laughed, and pulled Lauren back to her.
"So how do you want to tell the kids? Lauren asked.
"Well I think one of them already knows. But we can tell them however you like". Bo smiled.
"Over a big dinner, and as celebratory as we can be". Lauren said softly as they danced.
"Kenzi, Hale, and Mom". Bo said quietly.
"Of course". Lauren smiled as she spun Bo, and pulled her back.
"It won't be like last time. We will be better prepared, and besides, those three are going to be bigger soon. Nothing will be a threat this time". Bo said quietly.
"I know". Lauren said as she pulled back.
"Come on. Lets go home". Bo smiled as they left the room, and building.
Aife and the kids.
"That's Nana's baby! Aife laughed. As she watched the kids, she snapped pictures. Even in the dark, they were going to turn out great.
She turned to see Bo stop, and park before she entered their driveway.
"Tell me you didn't". Bo gasped.
"Ok I didn't". Aife laughed again.
"Mom. What the...what's going on? Bo asked.
"What's it look like? Aife laughed as she spun around throwing her arms into the air.
"An amusement park". Lauren said stepping beside Bo.
"And that's what it is! Aife smiled.
"Why? Do you know how many people this will attract? Bo asked.
"This is a private amusement park. For your kids. Run by my thralls". Aife laughed.
"They are not big enough for this". Bo protested.
"The rides will get bigger as they do". Aife said as she waved at the trio.
"Considering their shape shifters, they are big enough now". Lauren pointed out.
"Bad, bad timing mom". Bo sighed into her palm.
"Why is that? Because you're expecting? Aife laughed.
"How did you? Lauren gasped.
"A mother always knows". Aife winked.
Bo groaned. She looked around. The place did look safe, and secure. There was one gate that lead directly into their yard. Every ride possible was lit up, and brand new.
"Don't pout Isabeau. Now they will always have something to do, and top security. I'm going to join them. You two stiffs are welcome to come along". Aife laughed as she strolled off.
"We're never going to get them to go to bed now". Bo and Lauren said as they walked through the gates.
Aife laughed when she spotted Charlotte glaring hard at Bo. This amusement park was truly going to be the gift that keeps giving. Her other surprise was still in progress.
TBC