Stephen
Stephen walked back and forth. He had no idea what the hell he was doing, or had done to Lauren and Bo. He was sure as hell wrong about his premonition. If Aife was telling the truth, and he was sure she was, he had made a huge mistake.
He hung his head as Bo and Lauren were looked after. He thought it best to leave them be, and left the gang alone once Bo and Lauren had taken their seats and didn't look to be in pain anymore. It was a selfish thing to do, but his grandfather was in there, and Lauren mattered to him too.
Kenzi
Having nothing else to do, and their cell to herself, Kenzi did the one thing she never thought she would do, exercise.
She did push ups off of the wall, and sit-ups on her cot. It really sucked, but she didn't know who, or what she would encounter while she was in there. Although she really wasn't expecting to serve her full term.
She shuddered at the smell of the cell though. Pure funk. She rubbed a bar of soap that she kept, over her her cot, and waited for it to dry. It was getting late, and she knew bedtime was approaching.
Aife's party
There Bo sat, holding Lauren's hand, and staring straight ahead. Everything in front of her, looked so far away as Albert and Aife sat across from them. Aife's mouth was moving at warp speed, and the only word Bo heard her say was pregnant. Not just once, but twice. Twice?
She shuddered in her skin. Nothing else was going on. She heard the air conditioner, but other than that only Aife's voice filled the room.
"Bo!? Lauren screamed.
"What? I'm sorry babe? Bo said snapping out of it.
"Aife has been calling your name for the past ten minutes, and you didn't say anything". Lauren said as she turned to the Succubus.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just...I think I blacked out". Bo said shyly.
"It will be fine. We will be fine". Lauren said softly squeezing Bo's hand.
"So mom you said Lauren and I are pregnant? Bo asked for clarity.
"You're both glowing like a pregnant Succubus. I've seen and ruled over plenty of them in Berlin". Aife smiled.
Bo nodded and turned to Lauren "Are you okay?
"I'm fine. A little hungry, but fine". Lauren replied.
"We have tons of food left over from my party. Get out there, and eat something, or all of it woman". Aife laughed as Albert helped Lauren stand. He was so gentle with her. He remembered when her mother had been pregnant with her. He did the same things back then, that he was doing now.
"I can walk". Lauren shrugged softly.
"I know you can, but you still look off to me". Albert said as they walked slowly.
"How did the hell did he miss this? Albert asked watching his granddaughter walk to the nearest buffet table.
"He was so focused on Bo, and his mistrust of her, that he never looked into Bo's future, only Lauren's pain and anguish". Aife replied.
"That better be over! Bo said angrily as she stood.
"Easy". Aife said softly.
"I'm fine. But what the fuck?! We could have lost our babies! I would have snapped his freaking neck! Bo snapped as her eyes turned blue.
"And I would be right behind you, but you need to stay calm. You can't be fighting right now. Especially since you are carrying her child too". Aife said softly rubbing Bo's back.
Bo sighed gently, and closed her eyes. "I want proof".
"And you shall have it. I have already summoned the best Doctor in town, the best after Lauren of course". Aife said as she turned to walk them to join Lauren.
They stepped through the door, and Bo smiled as Lauren had five or six plates in front of her.
The dark haired Succubus immediately walked over, and made a few plates of her own. She wasn't as hungry as Lauren, but knew she needed to do everything that she saw Lauren doing. Being a Doctor, she knew what was healthy to eat, and what wasn't. So she stacked her plates with the same foods. She could have asked someone to make her plates, but they wouldn't pick out what they did.
"Lauren can you slow down long enough to breathe? Bo asked softly as she sat in front of her.
"I'm sorry. I'm just suddenly hungry". Lauren said as she covered her mouth with a linen napkin.
"I understand". Bo nodded, and dove into her own plate. Aife watched them as she waited for the Doctor she summoned to arrive.
"What are we going to do now? Albert asked.
"Summon the best maids, and personal assistants we can find. They are not to lift one finger. The minute they do, will be the minute everyone on my staff dies". Aife smiled.
Albert nodded. He was still upset how Stephen missed this. It wasn't lost on him that his grandson left the room, the minute Bo and Aife entered it.
"I'm going to talk to him". Albert nodded softly. Aife nodded back, and he left the room.
"There's more ladies, slow down". Aife said softly.
Bo and Lauren both nodded, and kept eating away.
Stephen and Albert.
Albert found Stephen out in the small courtyard outside.
"Grandfather please leave me be". Stephen said waving the man back.
"I can't". Albert said.
"Please? Stephen asked again. He was almost pleading at this point.
"Stephen sit down". Albert said hard.
Stephen stopped, looked at him, and plopped down on the nearest bench.
Albert didn't sit though. He paced back, and forth.
"I know. I know I screwed up! Stephen sighed.
"You didn't just screw up Stephen, you caused them nothing but grief. Your hatred of Bo clouded your judgment. I know you are still new to the Fae world, but you can't be that careless, or vindictive again. They could have lost my granddaughters". Albert said as he stopped and stared at Stephen.
Standing up Stephen paced back, and forth, and stopped. "I was trying to protect Lauren, like I always have".
"How much of it is jealousy that she has someone else clearly capable of protecting her? Albert asked.
Stephen gasped, and closed his mouth. That stung a bit, and he didn't readily have an answer.
"I am not jealous of Bo, I have no reason to be". Stephen said waving off the question.
"We really don't know her completely yet, but she fully loves your sister. You can't be this way anymore Stephen. It is too dangerous. You're like an enemy of theirs. Now that they are both expecting, their lives can't be like they were". Albert said.
Stephen buried his head in his hands. He knew his grandfather was right. He was still new to the Fae. Once he saw Lauren in pain, he panicked. But he was sure, Kenzi was driving her to the hospital and they lost their baby. But in the present, Kenzi was nowhere to be found. Perhaps his answers could be found in Lauren and Bo.
He roughly scrubbed his face, and walked back towards the house. Albert followed him, hoping he had gotten through to the man.
The women were sitting in plush chairs, as Aife sat across from them.
"Can I have some time alone with them? Stephen asked.
"No". Aife said seriously.
"What? Are you kidding? Stephen asked.
"No I am not kidding. You want to talk to them, you will talk to me too". Aife said adjusting her legs in her seat.
Stephen swallowed hard. He was a little embarrassed, but knew this needed to be done. For their sakes as well as his.
"What is it Stephen? Bo asked seriously as she leaned forward. She never took her eyes off of him. She couldn't afford to, not now.
"Ummm". Stephen started and stopped.
"Speak! Aife screamed.
"Aife please". Albert said softly.
"Aife please my ass, this man has accused my daughter of shit for weeks. He said our mutual grandchild was going to die. How the hell did he miss Isabeau being pregnant too? Aife snapped as she stood.
"I only looked into Lauren's future, I never saw Bo until it was too late. Which leads me to my question". Stephen replied defensively.
"Which is? Bo asked.
"Where were they conceived? Stephen asked.
"Depending upon how far along we are, probably in Berlin". Lauren replied.
"Whew". Stephen said.
"What does that mean? Bo asked.
"That's not what I saw in Lauren's future. She conceived a child at home. At least that's where she announced it to grandfather and myself". Stephen sighed in relief.
"Can you come the fuck out of our future now? Bo asked angrily.
"I'm sorry. I'll try". Stephen replied.
"Tell me boy, how far ahead did you look in this premonition? Aife asked.
"Two years". Stephen replied.
Aife laughed. "Well that explains one problem with it".
"Huh? Stephen asked.
"You said Kenzi was driving Lauren to the hospital. Kenzi won't be around for years". Aife laughed again.
"Huh? What about Kenzi? Bo asked.
"While you were away, she got into some trouble. Dumb trouble to be exact. She tried to pickpocket a Police Captain, she was arrested, and already sentenced to six years. So you see there is no way she can cause an accident two years from now". Aife explained.
"She what? Lauren asked.
Bo shook her head. She had warned Kenzi about doing stuff like that, and it came back to bite her in the ass.
"Did you set her up mom? Bo asked out of nowhere.
"No. She did this all on her own. The Captain is Fae and a friend of mine". Aife replied as she gave them some water.
Bo sighed. She didn't have time to worry about Kenzi now. She had to think of Lauren and herself.
"She's well Bo. She's not making many friends though". Albert said.
Lauren cleared her throat to keep from laughing. Kenzi could piss anyone off in a matter of seconds either by insults, or just being herself. Which is one in the same.
Bo nodded at Albert. The group all turned towards the door when a Doctor walked through it.
"Dr. Lewis? Bo Dennis? The woman smiled as she saw them.
"Come on Lauren". Bo said softly as she helped the blonde to her feet.
The women left the trio of Aife, Albert and Stephen alone. The Doctor only needed to run some tests. She literally had a medical semi truck outside, and it had everything she needed.
"Another screw up like that, and it will be me and you". Aife said softly. She didn't bother saying a name, or turning her head to the men.
Stephen rubbed his eyes, and took a seat.
A couple of hours later, the women returned. Bo looked flush, and Lauren was glowing.
"And? Aife laughed.
"We're both pregnant". Bo said raising her eyebrows.
"Hot damn! Aife clapped.
The reality suddenly slammed into Lauren's Doctor mind, and the questions started to flow.
"How do we feed them? How do we feed each other without harming them? How long until we give birth? Lauren rambled off.
"Easy Dr, and Brenda didn't tell you? Aife asked almost angrily.
"Are you kidding? Lauren was practically administering the tests herself". Bo smiled.
"You will be pregnant for nine months, just like humans. As for your feeding. You just feed normally but don't overdue it. Lauren given you are a witch too, your baby might need it a little more". Aife answered.
Lauren blew out a breath, and nodded. "Thanks".
"Try not to worry. I will help you through all of it. Well except the feeding". Aife laughed.
"She's right Lauren. She should know what a Succubus pregnancy feels like more than anyone we have known, or ever met. Don't forget love, my Succubus is not exactly normal either. So we have a lot to learn, and we will all learn as we go". Bo said softly taking Lauren's hand again.
"I think we should rest now". Lauren said softly.
"I'll have you and your car driven home at once". Aife smiled as she clapped her hands. Four strong brutes walked into the room.
Bo was in awe at how massive they were, and how clean they were.
"Take them and their car home". Aife said.
"You're coming too right mom? Bo asked shyly.
"Of course sweetie, as soon as I help them get their house cleaned up". Aife smiled as she hugged them goodbye.
Bo nodded as she and Lauren were literally carried out to the driveway. Bo's car was already driving down the road before they were loaded into one of Aife's limos. Within minutes, they arrived home, and were carried inside.
Lauren was placed in the bed first. Bo was protesting that she was fine enough to be left downstairs, but the men insisted she get in bed with Lauren because they were also their bodyguards.
Bo shook her head, and snuggled up as close to Lauren as she could get.
"By the way Ms. Dennis, I grabbed your mail". The guard said as he handed a letter to Bo.
She recognized the name on the letter, and stuck it in the closest nightstand. She would likely get upset reading a letter from Kenzi. Right now, she wanted to rest with Lauren. To feel their baby inside of her. To hold the blonde in her arms as much as she could.
She closed her eyes and arms around Lauren. She smiled when he heard the Doctor's soft snores. She didn't fall asleep until she heard Aife's voice in the house.
She was grateful for her mother. She took a lot of the pressure off of Bo. Her worrying. Her paranoia. Looking back on their first meet, she thought the woman was a virtual stranger. But in the end, it made sense why she showed up bold as shit in front of Bo, after Bo had gone to see Lou Ann. She sighed and finally let herself be taken by sleep.
Downstairs
"Maids. Chefs. Drivers. Nurses. Personal assistants. The kitchen is to never run out of food. The minute it does, will be the last minute of the offenders life". Aife said to her guards.
She had already summoned some people from Berlin. Alfred would not be coming. The minute he stepped out of Berlin, was the minute the Succubi there, thought they could overthrow Aife.
"Nobody comes over unannounced without their permission, or mine. They are not to go anywhere alone, unless they insist. In other words, nobody in this house sleeps but me and them". Aife said seriously.
"Yes ma'am". The men bowed.
"Good now go and get who I asked for". Aife said waving them off.
She had already had some bags brought over and placed in one of the guest rooms. She knew Bo wanted her to stay awhile, and not just visit. She smiled at Bo's vulnerability. She needed her mommy and her mommy would be there too.
Kenzi
Kenzi was clinging to her cot. Her cellmate, was entertaining, and she hoped they wouldn't ask her to join them. She closed her eyes in nervousness.
She was hopeful that her fake letter would reach Bo. The Succubus couldn't ignore her for too long. She had used an old alias known only to Bo. She needed to know where she was and why. She was sure Aife was behind her incarceration, and Bo needed to know what kind of Succubus she was looking up to. She owed her cellmate a favor since she used her contacts to sneak the letter out like regular mail. She just hoped the woman never asked for a sexual favor.
Bo and Lauren's
Bo and Lauren had been up from their naps for hours. They had eaten real food again, and fed from each other. Bo licked her lips remembering the taste of Lauren's chi. It was as if the baby made it tastier.
Lauren had gone downstairs to see what Aife had been doing to their house. She found a lot of toys, and new furniture boxes. She was more touched than upset. When Aife wanted to get things done, she got them done in a hurry.
Bo was sitting in the living room, and finally decided to open her letter. She was right in suspecting it was Kenzi. She knew her handwriting anywhere.
She was quietly reading until the words on the scrappy sheet of paper, grew loud. Loud enough to piss Bo off.
"Isabeau what is it? Aife asked.
"Can you take me to Kenzi tomorrow? Bo asked.
"Now Bo...". Lauren started worriedly.
"It's not about us Lauren. I promise". Bo said sweetly. Lauren nodded and looked to Aife.
"Can you mom? Bo asked again.
"Yes. I can do that". Aife said quietly.
"Bo what is it? Lauren asked sitting beside her.
Bo didn't say anything. She just handed the letter to Lauren. She wouldn't keep a secret from the Doctor anymore. What she knew, Lauren would know too. Miscommuncation had always been a part of their relationship. Knowing Lauren was going to leave her was never far from Bo's mind. It was a constant fear that she just couldn't get past yet. But she knew in time, it would go away.
"Fuck that. I want to go tonight". Bo said suddenly standing up.
"I can arrange that too". Aife said pulling her phone out.
"Bo...". Lauren said.
"This stops now. It stops now Lauren". Bo said softly but firmly.
"The baby Bo". Lauren said. She gently rubbed Bo's stomach and the Succubus laughed because it tickled a bit.
"I'm fine". Bo said suddenly taking Lauren's hand.
"Alright. But you tell me the minute you feel off, or wrong". Lauren said softly kissing the side of Bo's head.
"Always. Now tell me how my baby is? Bo cooed rubbing Lauren's stomach now.
"Feisty". Lauren laughed.
"Just like her mamas". Bo cooed as she bent down to kiss Lauren's stomach.
Kenzi
Kenzi screamed when she was suddenly pulled from her cot.
"Enough of that. You need to get up". Her cellmate screamed.
"Dude I don't like women like that". Kenzi gasped.
"You need to shower. You have visitors coming". The guard said from the door.
"Tell me it's a Succubus! Kenzi said excitedly.
"Three of them to be exact". The guard laughed.
Kenzi groaned as she was violently dragged from her cell.
TBC