Bo and Lauren
Bo had been awake for hours. Staring down and up at the ceiling. Lauren had her pinned to their bed, so she wasn't going to complain at all. They had been in the same position for hours. Ever since Lauren's last nightmare.
Bo didn't know what to do, other than to allow Lauren to grip her body as tight as she could, and was at the moment. The Succubus had been wondering what the trouble was since Lauren hadn't actually woken up yet. She just clung to Bo as close as she could get to her. Bo smiled at first thinking Lauren was dreaming of them, but stopped smiling when she saw Lauren's face. Horror.
When Bo had returned from seeing Kenzi, they all ate a big dinner and all retired for the night. Bo and Lauren didn't even get into their bed until after they had bathed together. Aife, Stephen and Albert had each picked a room and left them in the hall.
It was Bo's idea to treat Lauren to a relaxing bubble bath. She had rarely seen the Doctor so rattled. But who wasn't rattled after Stephen's premonition. First they were going to be parents. Second they were going to be grieving parents. Bo tensed at the thought. If she started to cry again, it would wake Lauren up, and that is the last thing she wanted to do.
Bo wasn't the Doctor in the relationship Lauren is. Lauren was a human as far as she knew for most of her life. Lauren had lost many patients along the way. But to lose their baby, would be like her losing yet another one. Only this one would be hers. Literally.
Bo had begged Stephen to look again. To make sure what he saw was true. Once he did try, he looked almost drained. Which led Albert to suggest that they all get some sleep. Sleep.
Once Bo and Lauren were in the tub, Bo took a towel to her face to hide her own tears. She was sitting in front of Lauren so all the Doctor knew was that she was washing her face. Lauren had been so strong for so long, that Bo needed to be ready when it hit the Doctor. It did. Once Bo cleaned the both of them, she carried a sobbing Lauren to bed. As soon as Bo climbed into bed, Lauren grabbed her and pulled her close. Bo kissed the Doctor on her forehead and repeatedly told her that she loved her and that everything was going to be ok.
Present Bo jumped internally realizing that Stephen's prediction didn't have to come true. She didn't have to hold out hope that Kenzi would change. This was her future too. All she had to do was make sure that Lauren was protected at all times. That somebody would be near her at all times. Lauren is a powerful Fae, but she had never had a Fae baby before. If she couldn't drive herself due to the pain, it certainly wouldn't be Kenzi. Not if Bo had anything to say about it.
She closed her eyes as she felt Lauren pulling her again. Opening them, she felt them turn blue. Her Succubus was stirring. She was angry. Angry that Lauren was worrying so much that she wasn't getting a good nights sleep. She was angry that her love was hurting and she couldn't fix it.
That was over. They were going to fix everything. Be more than Lauren ever thought Bo could be. Bo reached down and gently pulled Lauren completely on top of her, and waited for the Doctor to settle in again. If she couldn't pulse her, maybe her body heat would have the same affect.
With her free hand, Bo pulled up houses for sale on her phone. She smiled when she heard Lauren start to snore. At least she was actually resting now. Bo bit her lip to keep from kissing Lauren on every inch of her body and focused on the ads she was looking at.
Her eyes perked up when she found a sizable house close to them. She would be buying it too. As soon as they officially got out of bed. But first she wanted to run the idea by Lauren. She had a little money saved up and this was as good a reason as any to spend it on. The men would probably protest and want to pitch in too.
This was the first step in Bo's new commitment to Lauren. Come what may, she would be the woman Lauren always thought she was. She browsed through the pictures of the house and smiled. Once she was satisfied that was the one she wanted, she set her phone down on the nightstand and wrapped her arms around Lauren until she too fell asleep.
Stephen and Albert.
The men had picked rooms on the other end of the mansion, so it was easy for them to sneak out of their rooms and downstairs to talk.
"Stephen my boy. It doesn't look like you've slept at all". Albert said.
"I'm sorry Grandfather. I just can't get what I saw off of my mind". Stephen said.
"Was it a true premonition? Albert asked handing his grandson a cup of coffee.
"I have gone over it and over it. I didn't see anything different. Other than another victim in the road". Stephen sighed into his cup.
"Then relax son. Grandfather had a premonition too. Nothing will come of what you saw". Albert smiled gently sipping his coffee.
"What are you planning to do? Stephen asked.
"I am going to wait for Aife and, then we are going to see this Kenzi. Talk to her. Then the rest will be up to us". Albert said.
"We don't have to wait for Aife. I know where she is". Stephen said setting his cup in the sink.
"Then let me at least leave a note for them. Then we can go". Albert said pulling a piece of paper off of the notepad on the counter. The men washed their cups out and left.
Aife
Aife was up most of the night worried about Stephen's premonition until it pissed her off enough to sleep. This wasn't just about Lauren. It was about Bo. All of them. Aife the grandmother. Albert a great-grandfather. Stephen an uncle.
No. She went to bed and got up early and showered. Staring out the window she thought of what it would be like to be a grandmother. She smiled thinking it would likely be like having Bo again. Only this part of Bo wouldn't have to be hidden among humans for protection.
She smiled again at the thought of Bo raising her own Succubus. But nobody really knew when they would conceive only that they would. Stephen didn't want to spoil that moment, but did want to prevent the miscarriage.
"So we shall". Aife said turning on her heel and walked downstairs. She followed the stale aura to the kitchen and found a note addressed to her on the counter.
"Damn boys. Wait for me". She laughed pocketing the note and grabbed her keys from her pocket
Kenzi
Kenzi was also staring out the window. At two couples walking hand in hand down the street. Smiling and pulling each other closer. She could have had moments like that with Hale, but he had tired of Toronto and her apparently since he was no longer returning her calls like she asked Val to relay to him.
She was getting tired of soup and sandwiches. She had watched the same TV shows, and movies until even she got bored. Her paranoia about the Fae getting word of Stepen's prediction had her on edge. The idea that Bo thought she would ever hurt a child of hers. Well it was insulting. Kenzi would be a great aunt. She would take the baby shopping. Show the child how to pick pockets and break locks with ease.
That's what aunts are for. To do things parents wouldn't do. Her only problem with being an aunt was that Lauren would be the other parent. How bored would that child be around her. Nothing but Science experiment after Science experiment.
If Bo was going to have a baby. It should have been with Dyson. The guy was super strong and loyal. Lauren hadn't always been loyal to Bo. Kenzi was still not convinced that Lauren didn't know she was Fae all along.
She thought back to the day when they went to see her after the compound had been bombed by Aife. Lauren mentioned the Noble Families. Sounds like hers had always been one of them. If she thought of that, why didn't she know she was Fae? Or at least look into it. Run tests on herself like she had been insistent to do to others.
Kenzi groaned. She was getting tired of not hanging out with Bo. Going out for drinks. Talking about Bo's relationship problems and offering the Succubus her expert advice. Maybe it was time to switch up her game. She never lost when it came to these things. Bo would always come around to her side of the story. Kenzi needed some new contacts if she was going to pull this off. She needed evidence. Once she had factual proof that Lauren knew she was Fae all along, the poor, human, and fake Doctor shit would be over. They would be over.
She knew of only two places that held these answers. Either Trick's old lair or the Light Fae compound. She and Bo had been so stealth sneaking in there before. Being alone this time, Kenzi knew she would have no problems doing it again. Bo needed the truth and only Kenzi could get it for her.
Bo and Lauren
Bo was trying her best not to move. Lauren was going to get a good nights sleep, if the dark haired Succubus had any say in it. She flinched every time she felt a piece of Lauren's hair touch her bare skin. It tickled. She smiled as she closed her eyes again.
Lauren's scent. Her aura. Her body. Her warmth. All of it would put her to sleep, if only her Succubus could fall asleep too. It was Bo's fault. Lauren was asleep in the other position until she pulled the Doctor on top of her. The beautifully, naked Doctor. Bo was aroused almost as much as her Succubus, but she pushed those feelings aside for the well-being of Lauren. Yes the Doctor is Fae, but she still looked human. She was still getting used to being Fae, and her body seemed to be getting used to it too.
Bo sighed and finally relaxed again once the Succubus relented knowing her alter ego had made the right decision. Now wasn't the time for making love. It was time for showing love. The same love Lauren had shown them since the day they met. Even though they weren't a couple yet, they knew Lauren was being more than a Doctor. Yes they could play with Lauren's body, tease her. But no. That would have to wait. Until Lauren was ready again. Licking her lips Bo finally, finally closed her eyes to rest and then suddenly they were opened again, and it wasn't her doing it. There was a crackling sound in the room. The mood had changed. Bo's eyes flashed blue at the sight in front of her.
Lauren was standing up in the middle of the room, in all of her glory. Her eyes matched Bo's. For the first time in a long time, Bo had noticed something in Lauren's eyes, they were a mixture of blue and gold.
When Lauren turned, Bo spoke. "Lauren wait!
The Doctor took a few steps forward. The next thing Bo knew Lauren had clothes on. She didn't say a word. She hadn't raised a finger or hand to do it.
"Shit". Bo whispered as she rushed to dress herself. She grabbed whatever was in reach and ran after Lauren as fast as she could run. Bo skipped every other step and stopped as soon as she saw Lauren again.
"Lauren". Bo said gently as she slowly approached her.
"They will not get me. They will not get our baby". Lauren said coolly.
Bo shook her head. She knew what she had to do and hated it. She had to let her Succubus help Lauren's. But this could be dangerous considering Lauren is a witch too. So she relented and allowed the Succubus to take complete control.
"Easy". That's all I ask". Bo said internally and felt the Succubus respond.
The Succubus stepped to Lauren and touched her hand. She immediately felt the warmth. The anger. Offense and defense on the field together. The Succubus slowly walked around to face Lauren and swallowed at what she saw. Lauren's right eye was blue, the left was gold.
"They won't hurt us. I won't let them. I promise Lauren. Just come back to me so we can talk". The Succubus said gently.
Lauren's Succubus wasn't having it and stepped towards the one in front of her. "Move, or I will move you".
The Succubus was a bit turned on by the tone in the Doctor's voice but knew she couldn't give in to that. The threat of Lauren using her powers on her again, nearly spiked her arousal more than anything ever had before.
"Lauren. You already move us. You touched us in a way we have never been touched before. Before Bo knew who I was. Before we knew who you were. You moved us. I could have drained you the day you examined Bo that day in the compound. But I didn't. Because I saw then what I see now. Love. We both loved you then. We both love you now. We are going to change our future, together". The Succubus said gently squeezing Lauren's hand.
When the Doctor moved towards her again, the Succubus tried another approach. "I am not afraid of you. You wouldn't hurt me. You wouldn't hurt a fly. You help people. You love people. Even the ones that never loved you back or appreciated you. That's one of the reasons we both fell for you. You are a good woman. Even in the days of bullshit the Fae put you through. Come back to us Lauren. We will fix it. All of it".
Lauren lunged forward and grabbed the Succubus by her neck. Bo's Succubus couldn't help when her eyes turned a deeper blue but she would not do what Lauren's Succubus was asking of her.
"Ohh! That's right. We've never officially met yet. I'm Isabeau. I am not going to fight you Lauren, or your Succubus. I would never lay a hand on you like that". The Succubus said gently.
"She has never much liked me. I don't care. But she will not get my baby! Lauren snapped gripping Bo's neck a little harder.
"She's no threat to us Lauren. She never was, and never will be. Come back to me. Come back to Bo". The Succubus said gently rubbing Lauren's cheek. She could have pulsed her, but knew now wasn't the time for that.
Lauren let go and dropped to the floor. The Succubus relented to Bo and dropped down beside the Doctor.
"I know Lauren. I know. You are still getting used to being Fae. So when you get angry, she takes over. I won't let her hurt you. I won't let Kenzi hurt you or us again. I promise". Bo said now holding Lauren in her arms.
Lauren lifted her head and stared directly at Bo. The Succubus almost surfaced again at the sight of the tears falling down Lauren's face.
"Stay here with me today ok? You don't have to go into work today. We can just sit like this if we need to". Bo cried. She couldn't help it. Lauren had always been so strong. She knew she would never break down like this in front of anyone but her.
Lauren curled up in Bo's arms. Bo blinked twice when she noticed they were suddenly naked and in the shower. Lauren washed Bo. Bo washed Lauren and then they were on the couch in the living room. This time Lauren pulled Bo on top of her as they watched tv, or rather the tv was watching them because neither was focused on what was on the screen.
"While you were sleeping last night, I looked up some houses for sale. There is a huge one about a half mile from here. I was thinking I could buy it for Albert and Stephen. That way you have family close if and when you need them". Bo said quietly.
Lauren cleared her throat. "Bo that's really sweet of you. But I am not sure they would want to live close or together".
"They have gone years without seeing each other right? They might enjoy it. Besides they don't look like the hotel suite type". Bo said playing with one of Lauren's fingers.
"We can ask them about it". Lauren said rubbing Bo's back.
"Not today though. Today is yours. Anything that you want to do. Just name it and we will do it, but it has to be something at home". Bo smiled gently.
"I'm fine like this". Lauren replied.
"Are you sure? We haven't eaten yet". Bo giggled.
"Fine". Lauren said waving a hand in the air and the next thing that was heard was pots and pans hitting the stove top.
Bo watched in awe as eggs cracked against each other and fell into the pans. The old coffee that she assumed was Aife's was poured down the sink and a new pot was started. Bacon and pancakes were placed in respective pans.
"That smells delicious". Bo cooed kissing Lauren on the cheek. When minutes passed Bo kissed Lauren again before getting up to make their plates. She wasn't about to allow Lauren to do all of the work. The Doctor deserved to be pampered and Bo was going to pamper her all day long.
Kenzi
Kenzi was ready. She had dressed in all black. She even had on a black hoodie. If she was smart and slow enough, she could slither in. She had already scoped the compound out. Nobody had been there in months. The place was still in shambles, so it was the perfect time to sneak in and see what she could find in the archives or the Ash office. There had to be something left of Lauren's old life. Something the Fae never wanted her to find. Trick was a smart old man. He wouldn't hide anything in his lair that would lead back to him. Not anything this big. She nixed that plan thinking that Aife might be slithering there at the moment.
She held her nose. The compound reeked of dead bodies. But then again it had that scent even when the place was occupied.
"What are you trying to steal now? Aife laughed from behind her.
Kenzi rolled her eyes. That woman had to be a witch too. "I'm not here for you. I'm here on other business..for a client".
"Hmmm let me check on that. Stephen? Aife laughed.
"She doesn't have any clients. She's here about my sister". Stephen growled.
"Wanna try another lie? Aife laughed.
Kenzi shook her head. They would always be around. Always be one or five steps ahead of her. If she didn't open her mouth, perhaps future boy wouldn't know what she was looking for.
"Lauren didn't know she was Fae until she was told. You are wasting your time here. You are wasting your time around my sister too. From what I can see so far, Bo really loves her. They aren't who they used to be. They are and will be better". Stephen smiled mocking Kenzi. The girl looked conniving and green.
"I don't believe you. For all of her nerdness, she had to have known she was Fae. Which means she lied to Bo...again". Kenzi countered.
"Leave us alone gentlemen". Aife said quietly.
Kenzi jumped when she heard one of the men growl as they walked out of the room.
"You know you will never win. You will never hurt my daughter or grandchild. Stephen has gone deeper into what he initially saw. You really should start living your life as you know it right now. Away from my daughter and Lauren". Aife suggested.
"What are you going to do? Kill me? Kenzi asked.
"The wreck you are going to cause won't kill Lauren and Bo's baby. It will kill another. You will be tried in human courts and sentenced to so much time in an orange suit, you will have forgotten what the color black looks like". Aife explained.
Kenzi's eyes went wide. "What about Bo and Lauren?
"That's all that matters to you? I told you that you will kill a stranger and you are still harping on Bo's love life? Even I find that cold". Aife said seriously.
"What about Bo and Lauren?! Kenzi said raising her voice just short of a scream.
"That part you will have to find out for yourself and I am going to love every delicious moment of it". Aife laughed and called for Stephen and Albert.
"Lets do this". Stephen said holding the door open for Aife to exit.
Kenzi looked back and forth at Albert and Stephen.
"We are not Bo's family, we are Lauren's. We have no problems getting you out of here or anywhere. As long as you stay your raggedy ass away from my sister, I don't care where you go. But for my sister, I will not kill you. I will just make you wish you were dead if you ever step near her again". Stephen said as both men circled Kenzi.
"My granddaughter saved your life, and all you have been doing is trying to wreck hers, since the day you found out Bo was interested. That stops now. They mated a long time ago. Everyone can see that but you. Everyone saw that but you, the wolf, and the barkeep. Trick is lucky he is dead, because I would have killed him myself had Lauren so much as broken a fingernail under the Light Fae control. But nobody controls Lauren now, but Lauren. So if she ever gives us the word, that she doesn't want you around. Then you will be sent on your merry way. Back to days of eating rodents because you can't find anyone to pickpocket. Back to sleeping in broken down buildings on top of food scraps some homeless person left. Back to the human world where you won't remember the Fae at all. These are not threats. They are a guaranteed promise". Albert explained as Kenzi stood frozen in place. His voice was decibels lower than she had ever heard anyone's before.
"That should be enough boys. Lets get out of this funky place". Aife said from the door. The men nodded and walked towards her.
Kenzi stood where she was until she was sure that they were gone. She let go of the breath she had been sucking in and nearly choked when she did. That was fucked up.
Bo and Lauren
"There it is done". Bo said hanging up her phone.
"Bo. I still think you should have waited to ask them". Lauren sighed.
"Hey if they don't want it, I can always sell it again. I just want you to be able to see your family whenever you want to. Whether you go there or they come here. When you are getting off work and just want to stop by and see them. When they run out of something, we need them, or need us in a hurry. They will be close". Bo explained.
Lauren smiled. She hadn't thought about if her family needed her to be close by. She smiled at the Succubus who was now sitting on the other end of the couch massaging the Doctor's feet.
"Ok but we will still ask them first and not just give it to them. They should have a say in the matter too". Lauren said.
"Ok". Bo smiled.
Lauren smiled back and reluctantly pulled her feet away from Bo's gentle hands.
"Lets throw some meat and veggies on the grill". Lauren said getting up.
"Your wish is my command. I will fire it up while you get whatever it is you want". Bo smiled walking towards the kitchen closet to get the charcoal, lighter fluid and grilling utensils.
Forty minutes later they sat down to eat. Thankfully the weather was perfect so they ate outside on the patio. The wind was cool, but gentle. Bo had no complaints, this was Lauren's day. Lauren's choice to do whatever she wanted them to do together. The house was massive enough that they could think of tons of things to do. Shoot pool. Play cards. Or simply sit and talk. Bo would be fine with that too.
"You want to talk don't you? Lauren asked from across the table.
"I do". Bo said taking her last bite of food.
Lauren snapped her fingers and nothing but their wine glasses were left on the table. Everything else had been rinsed and placed into the dishwasher.
"Well at least allow me to start it". Bo laughed.
"Go ahead. I will finish up out here". Lauren said standing. Within seconds she had a clean towel, soap and hot water at her disposal.
Bo laughed again seeing the sight of it and ran to start the dishwasher. It was later in the day and had grown a bit cooler, so she started a fire too. They both freshened up before joining each other on the massive couch.
"Lauren. I just want to make sure that you're ok". Bo whispered.
"Bo there's nobody here but us, you can talk louder than that". Lauren said taking a sip of wine.
"Lauren". Bo said.
Lauren gently sighed and put her glass on the table. "I'm not sure to tell you the truth. I know I wigged out earlier. I was just hoping I could buy some time until I figure out what exactly happened, on my own. I'm wired like that".
"You don't have to figure it out alone. I am here too. We won't lose our baby Lauren. We won't. We are going to change our future and his premonition will never come to fruition". Bo said taking Lauren's hand into hers.
"He said I would be home alone Bo. I have never had a baby. I have seen humans give birth, but never experienced a Fae baby growing inside of me. The contractions will have to be powerful enough to render me powerless". Lauren snapped.
Bo was ready for that outburst. "I will not leave alone once you're pregnant Lauren. We will get through this. All of this".
"Bo...
"No Lauren. I mean it. You're scared of your Succubus. I met her. To tell you the truth, you're even hot like that but nowhere near a monster like mine can be". Bo said.
"Bo you were never a monster". Lauren said picking up her wine glass again.
"Lauren I promise you this. We will spend time getting to know your Succubus and your witch powers. We will see what you can handle and what you can't. I will bring mine out again, if I ever need to, to help you again". Bo said moving closer to the Doctor.
"Bo I know you want to get out there and work. You don't have to do that, I can figure this out on my own". Lauren said.
"No. Nope and nadda. I will not put anything before you. Not again. I am not even sure what I want to do yet. But it sounds like I would be back to working the PI business again. That's what I understand happens. That I will be away on a case. Screw that. You and our family are my only case. Right now and forever". Bo replied.
"I don't know". Lauren said.
"I do. Lets just relax for the rest of the day and night We can train again tomorrow. Go see your grandfather to see what he can tell us about your mother. Whatever it takes to get you used to them". Bo suggested.
Lauren put her glass down again and took Bo into her arms. The Succubus purred once their bodies made contact as she watched the fire burn. The sun had long set. The moon was starting to shine. But nothing in Bo's world looked more beautiful than the woman beneath her.
"Thank you". Lauren whispered.
"No thank you". Bo cooed kissing one of Lauren's knuckles.
TBC
Bo offers the house to Albert and Stephen
Aife tells Bo and Lauren about Kenzi.
Lauren trains with Bo and Stephen.
Lauren's Succubus wants to play.