#whatdowecallit

#whatdowecallit Part 14

Aunt Gus rounds the corner at that moment. Bridger is no longer in her arms. He must have to pee too by the way he is walking, one hand still holding Aunt Gus' & the other securely attached to the area causing his discomfort. As one knows with potty training, when a two year old says they have to pee what they really mean is they basically have already started peeing and you better get to the bathroom now.

Aunt Gus- Out of the way! She says, ushering her little baking buddy into the bathroom. The oven is done preheating. She offers over her shoulder.

Aunt Gus & Bridger make it into the bathroom in time; shutting the door behind them. Wynonna, Waverly, & Nicole are still standing where they have been for the past 25 seconds. Each of them trying to process everything that is happening. All stand nearly frozen with mouths agape. Nicole is the first to speak.

Nicole- Eyes narrowing at Wynonna. Did you just use the word "penchant" properly?

Wynonna- Oh come on now. Give me a little credit here. She says smiling and handing the pregnancy test to Nicole. Congratulations! We should celebrate!

Waverly can no longer hold in her excitement and full on jumps into Nicole's arms. Pulling the pregnancy test from her hands.

Waverly- Kissing Nicole's whole face incessantly. I am PREGNANT!

Nicole- Yes. Yes you are my love. Smiling down at her while holding her bridal style.

Wynonna- Oh geez... give it a rest. She says rolling her eyes & walking over to give them both a hug.

Aunt Gus & Bridger exit the restroom now. Bridger looks much more comfortable. Potty training him has been far easier than the twins. He is immediately in search of his reward though. You get 1 m&m for a #1 and 2 for a #2 & he knows exactly where they are.

Bridger- M&M PLEASE! His perfect tiny smile on display.

Waverly- Running a hand over Nicole's cheek and kissing her. You can put me down now. She says laughing a little.

Nicole- Nope. She says coyly.

Waverly- Nicole... Placing one last soft kiss to her lips & resting her hands on Nicole's shoulders in preparation to be back on her feet.

Nicole- Fine. She lets her wife down gently. Waverly slips the test into Nicole's back jean pocket making sure to get a little handsy in her excitement.

Wynonna- Celebratory shots! I'm also gonna have a beer. Nicole, where are those IPA's we were discussing yesterday?

Nicole- Fridge. Top shelf in the back. Waverly doesn't trust the twins. She originally tried to get me to leave all the alcohol in the barn.

Wynonna- That's not gonna fly. She says leaving to head to the fridge.

Waverly- Excuse me! I'm right here. She says giving Wyn a pointed look as she leaves the hall. Bridger let's go get your M&M. She says grabbing his hand but he doesn't move.

Bridger- Holding out his other hand for Nicole to grab. Mama too? He says tilting his head to first look up at Waverly then turning his Auburn eyes towards the ones that match his and offers his Mama a freckled face smile.

Nicole is suddenly getting choked up. She doesn't know why. Okay, she knows why but... really? Like right now? This is when she's gonna cry? This is when her mind finally realizes they are about to become a family of 6 and their baby isn't their baby anymore. Aunt Gus must notice because she promptly hugs Nicole tightly while offering a few encouraging words.

Aunt Gus- She whispers. You're ready for this. You're a great mom. Now go get my boy his M&M.

Nicole is pretty sure Waverly heard every word Aunt Gus said because she is starting to tear up as well. Their eyes meet for a second and the feeling is like a tidal wave. Nicole hugs Aunt Gus back as surely as she's ever hugged anyone. She hopes it translates to Aunt Gus that she will do everything she can to believe every word she said. Exhaling, she pulls herself together emotionally.

Nicole- Absolutely cowboy! She says walking over to grab his other hand. The tiny hand immediately disappears inside the hand of everyone's favorite Sheriff. Did you use the penguin potty?

Nicole excitedly ordered him a kids urinal shaped like a penguin. Waverly wasn't thrilled. However it really has helped with potty training so she unfortunately can't complain about it. Nicole will take any win she can get in this house. She still can't quite get over the fact that she has a wife, a set of twins, an orange calico cat & the only person who is ever on her side is her 2 year old. Figures. Maybe their next child will even out the sides of this civil war. The three of them head towards the pantry.

Aunt Gus- I'm going to head upstairs to go see the twins. I feel like I've barely seen them this week. She makes her way up the stairs smiling at each picture of her and the kids she passes. She can't wait to get her hands on the next little one. Having both Wyn & Waverly back in Purgatory & being a part of helping them raise their families means the world to her. Having them around after Curtis's death has really made her life feel full again.

The heir is now back in the kitchen moving around various condiments and jars of whatever home remedy Waverly has cooked up this week & just as she was about to get frustrated she finally finds the IPA's she was searching for.

Wyn- Oh my precious... There you are! She says to herself reaching for the can.

Nicole- Your precious? Entering the kitchen. Don't let old Jack Daniels hear you say that.

Wyn- Oh you know what I meant. Turning and pulling the tab back to hear that refreshing sound.

Nicole- Grab me one, please. She gestures with her free hand.

Waverly turns on the light in the pantry. Pulling down the mason jar full of M&Ms and twisting off the metal lid.

Waverly- Which color cowboy?

Bridger- Hmmmmm. I want green! He reaches in for his treat.

The smile on his face is infectious as everyone in the kitchen is now watching him. Waverly realizing her baby is growing up, Nicole grinning cheekily at him after taking the first sip of the beer Wyn just handed to her & Wynonna making her way over to ask for her reward.

Wyn- Let me get a few of those. She says sidling up to Bridger & Waverly in the pantry.

Bridger- Did you go pee? He asks as seriously as he can considering he is a two year old with a face full of freckles, the wildest mop of curly red hair you've ever seen, & a tshirt with a puppy on the front that says, "I'm here to pawwty!"