Bo and Lauren
Lauren snuggled closer to Bo. They'd been awake for hours. The time was soon approaching the time for Lauren to get up for work. Sighing, she squeezed Bo.
"I know what you are doing my love, and you are going to work today. Science is your first love, and I will not make you choose between staying in bed with me over your work". Bo whispered.
Lauren sighed and buried her head into the nape of Bo's neck. She inhaled, and squeezed the Succubus again.
"Ok. That's it. If I don't stay stay in bed, you won't have an excuse to". Bo laughed as she jumped out of Lauren's grip.
"But last night was so good". Lauren said rubbing the spot on the bed, that Bo had just vacated.
"It was. Every night can, and will be like that. But for now, a shower, breakfast, and work for you, doctor". Bo said as she pulled her kimono on.
Lauren mock groaned, but rolled out of bed naked, and walked towards the bathroom. Bo bit her lip watching her go. Once the water started, she turned around and walked downstairs. She picked up, here, and there. She smiled noticing breakfast was already being cooked. She had made it a standard that Lauren would always have breakfast prepared for her, otherwise, she might forget to eat at all.
After looking the first floor over, Bo popped into one of the other bathrooms, and showered. After she was happy with her look, she emerged. She walked to the dining room table, and stood to wait for Lauren. After a quick breakfast, and a long goodbye , the Succubus grabbed her car keys, and left. Bo laughed at all of the excuses Lauren came up with not to go to work.
She smiled as she drove. She never once thought she would be living such a domesticated life, but she wasn't complaining. Lauren was doing something she loved, and Bo was in control of the Fae.
Aife and Sasha
Aife was writing something down, when Sasha walked in. She waited until the Succubus was done before she spoke.
"You have something? Aife asked.
"I do. After days of testing, and retesting, my scientists have concluded the hairs are a match. Trick really did kill Rainer". Sasha replied handing Aife a vanilla envelope.
"Good job being diligent, with all that's been going on, I forgot about the little shit, and Rainer too". Aife laughed as she put the envelope on a table.
"Nadia's still in her new cell, still catching hell. But not the hell Dyson had planned for her, what a dick". Sasha said.
"He'll get his ass kicked once he thinks he can take someone down. I have people on him to get that shit on film". Aife laughed.
"Everyone understands that he doesn't remember us. He's pissed off so many Fae over the years, his ass kicking is only a matter of time". Sasha replied as she walked around the table.
"The Siren is not to be harmed per Isabeau's orders". Aife said seriously.
"He's at work, just like the wolf". Sasha replied.
"Good. It's time to go back down into Trick's lair. There has to be a lot more down there. Probably in walls we haven't checked yet". Aife said.
"I'll get some gear for us to put on. It's going to be awfully dusty". Sasha said as she turned to leave.
"Just enough for you and me. My grandmother's things could be hidden down there too. Something the Fae would love to get their hands on to try and overthrow Isabeau. That shit will never happen". Aife said as she followed Sasha out.
Nobody had been to the Dal since it turned to rubble. Aife had round the clock guards watching it, but they're never to do anything else.
Kenzi
Kenzi had been up for hours. She had nothing to eat but out of date cereal, and nearly spoiled milk. She threw her bowl into the sink, nearly breaking it in the process. Taking a deep breath, she walked over to the couch, and grabbed her whiskey bottle. Turning it up, she waited for the last of it to slide into her mouth. Turning it back up, she threw the empty bottle into the trash can.
"Shit! It's freaking shit! She screamed.
Normally by this time of the morning, they'd already be at the Dal, listening to Trick or knee deep into a case that Dyson handed off to them. Then throwing back shots before they left.
But where is the liquor now? Everywhere but at the clubhouse. Hale tossed her out too. There's no Light Fae compound liquor either because Bo's in charge of the Fae. But where did that leave Kenzi? Sleeping with mice in the clubhouse because Bo's not there to get rid of the dead ones, and set the traps again.
She looked at the door. Her mind flashed backed to when Bo left to look for Lauren. Lauren came back, but Bo didn't. Not the Bo Kenzi was used to. Friends, and family with.
Shaking her head, she stormed out of the clubhouse, not bothering to lock it in case a homeless person wanted to crash and brought some food or liquor with them. This was all beneath Kenzi's skillset. If she had to go old school Kenzi, she would.
39th Division.
Hale was deep in paperwork. If he had hair, he would pull it out. But thanks to a fresh shave and cut, there was nothing to pull. He wanted to curse Bo, and Aife. They turned his partner into a virtual child.
Every female suspect was like candy to this big kid. Even the bloodied ones. He cringed thinking it was his wolf that was dying to sleep with one of them. But the Siren couldn't tell him that because he's not supposed to know about the Fae.
Detective Santiago nearly blew his stack when two, half dressed blondes were escorted in. He heard Dyson growl, and whistle.
As soon as the arresting officers looked in Dyson's and Hale's direction, Hale immediately pointed for them to be taken to a holding cell. Their shift was almost over, and Dyson would likely keep them there longer with those women.
Hale wanted a beer and soon. Dyson had played around so much in one day, that Hale nearly requested a new partner.
"Ahh hell. What now? Hale asked.
"Caught this one trying to hotwire a car. I thought she was a child because she could barely see over the steering wheel. So I approached her, and caught her in the act. She kept screaming that she's a friend of yours so I brought her to you". An officer explained.
Hale scratched his face in annoyance, and stood. "I'll take this one". He said hurrying the perp away from his desk before Dyson returned, from wherever the hell he went.
Hale opened a door, and pushed the woman inside. "Kenz what the hell are you doing?
"I was just trying to get here. Without wheels, it's a long walk". Kenzi replied. She turned down Hale's seat offer because their perps tend to relieve themselves in that chair.
"I swear Bo cursed me to be a babysitter". Hale groaned.
"I haven't eaten Hale. My cereal is borderline disgusting. I can't go to the Dal because it's gone, and so is Trick. So I can't get any pancakes either". Kenzi groaned.
"Stand behind this door. Do not open or stand in the window". Hale said as he walked out of the room, and quickly returned.
Kenzi jumped when he violently opened the door, and then threw a paper sack at her. "What's this?
"A sack lunch. A to go, sack lunch". Hale said holding the door open for her.
Kenzi nodded and walked out of the room.
"No. Take the back exit. Dyson's still here, so is the officer that brought you in. Get out of here Kenzi. Call ahead next time". Hale said as he watched her leave the building. He rushed back to his desk. Finished his reports, and waited for Dyson to get up to speed, and left.
Lauren's clinic.
The doctor moaned as she pulled off a pair of latex gloves, and disposed of them. Pulling her cap off, she walked into her office, and rounded her desk. Just like clock work. Her lunch was prepared, and personally delivered to her. All healthy.
The morning had been busy with cuts, sprains, broken limbs and other self inflicted wounds. But damn if Lauren wasn't loving her job, staff, and clinic.
Once she was done eating, and the dishes and utensils had been cleared from her office, another daily delivery arrived. Dozens of flowers were brought in. Bo told her that she deserves them, and that it makes her office look even more beautiful than the doctor herself. Corny, Lauren thought, but she was being spoiled, and accepted it.
She stood smelling one of the roses, and looked at the door when she heard some of her staff barking out orders, and rushing gurneys down the hall. Opening her door, she stood back and let them pass. "Round two". She said rushing into the OR.
"We got this Dr. Lewis. You didn't need to shorten your lunch hour". A doctor said.
"It's ok Dr. Moore. What do we have? Lauren asked as she pulled on a surgical cap, and gown.
"Two car accident. This one suffered the worst of it. They brought him here because we're closer and..". Dr. Moore.
"Easy Dr. Moore. Take a breath, and let's get started". Lauren said as she moved in to help.
Lauren's presence among them anywhere in the clinic always made them nervous. But her demeanor, always calmed them down.
Once the patient was stabilized, Lauren sent word around the clinic that they would be having an after hours emergency meeting.
The Dal
"Mom? Bo called out.
"Down here! Aife screamed.
Bo nodded and put on the gear that Aife left with a note for Bo. The Succubus walked down the stairs, and found Aife and Sasha dragging an old trunk in her direction.
"Let me help! Bo screamed as she ran over.
"Let's just get it to my car. We can check the contents in a cooler environment". Aife said.
"Is this all that you want to take? Bo asked.
"We've already loaded other stuff into the car". Sasha replied.
"The guards can carry this". Bo said as she stopped helping them pull.
"She's right Aife. They can carry this, they don't need to see or know what's inside". Sasha said.
"We need help down here! Bo screamed up the stairs, and soon heard heavy feet coming down. With grave and precision, the men lifted the trunk and nodded for the women to exit first.
"Two of you need to come with us. The rest of you, stay where you are". Bo commanded.
"You heard her! Get moving you two. Put that trunk in the trunk of my car, and hurry to your own". Aife said as she and Sasha climbed into hers.
Bo jumped into her car, and lined up behind Aife with the guards behind Bo.
Twenty minutes later, they pulled up to an old looking house. Since Aife climbed out of her car first, Bo knew it was ok to get out of her own car. Sasha unlocked the door, and Aife followed her in. Bo was in awe of how clean and neat the house was. From the outside, it truly looked like a rundown shack.
"Put everything on these tables". Aife instructed the guards. The men did as they were told, and went back to the Dal as instructed.
Bo walked over, and waited for Aife. There were bags, one big trunk, and smaller trunks everywhere in the living room. Looking around the room, she waited longer. Aife wanted to make sure that the three of them were alone.
"Dig in girls! Aife laughed.
Bo nodded and popped the first lock. The trunk she was in front of held jewels, and crowns. She went through all of them, one by one. She came across a ring box. "I'm taking this home with me".
Aife nodded her approval. She finally opened the oblong trunk, and gasped. Thick robes were neatly stacked in side. They were maroon, and gold. Brown and gold. Navy blue and gold, and green and gold. Once she reached the bottom, she found a larger box. Pulling it out, she opened it. She found a triple jeweled crown.
"They all have Queen Aife inscribed". Sasha said after neatly stacking the robes on top of each other again.
"If this was grandmother's. There had to have been a King somewhere. Get some people on that". Aife nodded at Sasha.
"Didn't you know our grandfather at all? Bo asked.
"Mother rarely spoke of her parents. I know she loved her mother, so she probably had the same relationship with her father, as I did with Trick". Aife replied.
"Lauren's good at research too. If Sasha can't find anything, Lauren may look into it. But I'd need to ask her first. I never want to volunteer her for something that would take away from her work". Bo sighed quietly.
"Sasha knows a lot of people. If we can't find anything, I'll let you know". Aife smiled.
Thinking of Lauren Bo looked at the clock. She still had a little time before Lauren would be off the clock and in her meeting. "Let's see what we else we have here".
The duo searched every bag and trunk. They found more jewels and weapons. Bo found a small tiara, big enough for a little girl, and deduced it likely belonged to her grandmother.
An hour passed, and Bo was itching to get going. "I'm heading home".
"Let me lock up here, and I'll join you. I need to catch up with Sasha and see what she found already". Aife said washing her hands in the nearest sink.
"Freaking Fae! Bo screamed.
"Isabeau? Aife said.
"There's a disturbance at a local bar, that needs my attention". Bo said. She pocketed her phone, and waited for her mother.
"Ooo a fight? I'm in". Aife laughed.
"I'm still going home to Lauren, so this fight won't be long". Bo snapped as they raced to their cars. Bo sped off leaving dirt and rocks behind her. Aife followed close behind. Once they arrived and parked, they rushed in.
Bottles and fists were flying.
"Enough! Bo screamed using her Succubus voice. The crowd came to a standstill as a bottle crashed to the floor.
"What the hell is going on?! Aife screamed.
"This freaking thing is starting trouble! A man screamed.
"What thing?! Aife asked.
"Aife. Bo. I got this!? Hale screamed pushing Dyson back.
"What the hell is he doing here Hale? Bo asked.
"I only came to get a couple of beers. I didn't know he followed me". Hale replied.
"It's her Hale! The gorgeous one! Dyson smiled wide in the women's direction.
"No! Dyson get out of here! Now! Hale screamed.
"Oh for fucks sake. I don't have time for this! Bo screamed as she walked over to Hale and Dyson.
"Forget this bar, and leave". Bo said as she pulsed Dyson's chin.
"Umm ok. Hale are you coming too buddy? Dyson asked.
"Yeah. Yeah. Just give me a few minutes. Sit there". Hale said watching Dyson do what he was told, like a child.
Bo spoke to the other Fae, and the bar calmed.
"This is your fault Bo. You should've left him as he was with his memories". Hale sighed.
"He would've always taunted, and bothered Lauren. If I have to sacrifice your comfort for hers, I'd do it all over again". Bo seethed.
"He's a lousy partner! Hale screamed.
"As I said I will not sacrifice my partner's convenience for yours. Need I remind you that the Fae never made Lauren feel welcome or comforted before I found all of you? Dyson is not my problem. If you don't like how I'm running things, leave the colony. There's somewhere else I need to be right now". Bo said.
Aife was laughing and pointing at Hale. Bo had really come into her own, and her mother couldn't be prouder. The Succubus grabbed a beer, and chugged it.
Hale stood stunned but not stunned enough to stay there. He grabbed Dyson and dragged him out of the building.
"Damn it Hale. Did you at least get her number? Dyson asked.
"Leave it alone Dyson". Hale groaned.
"C'mon. She doesn't look dangerous". Dyson pleaded.
"Stay away from the woman I was talking to Dyson". Hale said after buckling his seat belt.
"Oh I wasn't talking about her. I meant the other one". Dyson smiled.
Hale's face went pale. The wolf was crushing on Aife. Drive Hale. Drive so fast that it feels like you're tailing a suspect. The Siren mumbled internally. It was funny when he thought Dyson meant Bo, it's dangerous now knowing he's interested in Aife. The Siren pulled off, hoping he could find somewhere to leave Dyson so that he could go home and have a few more beers.
Bo left Aife at the bar to party when a strange sensation came over her. Stepping on the gas, she hurried home.
Lauren
The doctor sighed in relief to be home. Bo obviously wasn't home yet, but that's okay because they often sat down to dinner, and she knew the Succubus would be home soon.
She parked her car, and inhaled the aromas of their upcoming dinner. Stepping just over the threshold, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned and swung. Sending the woman flying off the porch. Their touch wasn't Bo's.
"What the hell are you doing here!? Lauren snapped.
"We need to talk, and you need to treat this". Kenzi said holding her nose.
"I'm off the clock, but here! Lauren said pulling a large gauze and alcohol swabs from her pocket and threw them at Kenzi.
"What about our talk? Kenzi asked.
"We just talked! Lauren screamed, as she closed the door.
Kenzi huffed, and ran to the door.
Aife
Aife had grown bored with that bar already, and was walking out when Sasha called.
"Aife! I have a strong lead on your grandfather. He was last seen here in Toronto. Just before you returned after being on the run". Sasha rambled off".
"Do you have a picture or a DNA sample? Aife asked.
"I do. He's gorgeous, and yes". Sasha said.
"You know where to meet me then". Aife smiled.
"I do". Sasha said hanging up her phone.
TBC