#whatdowecallit

#whatdowecallit Part 17

Nic- You really must be getting old. It's not my ears that are out of step there Holliday. Your footsteps do sound like Wyn's. She smiles at him teasingly.

Doc- You are still terrible at insults.

Nic- You still always show up once the heavy lifting is done.

Doc- Okay. Nodding. That one was quality. Smiling under his mustache & taking his coat & boots off. Where is my little alley cat? Referring to his daughter.

Nic- Upstairs with Aunt Gus & the kids. You probably have just enough time for your traditional pre-dinner game of hide and seek with them. Inside only though, its wet out and Waverly will murder me if we track any more mud in here tonight.

Doc- Perfect. What's for dinner? I brought libations to celebrate!

Waverly- Walking up behind Nicole and sliding her hands around her waist. Hey... how did you find out so fast? We only found out a half hour ago.

Doc- Holding up his phone. It's called a cellular device Waverly. Sounding it out slowly just to be annoying.

Waverly- Hey old man river... don't be rude!

Doc- Ohhhh. He groans. Low blow there Waves. Congrats! He says walking over to give her a kiss on the cheek and offers a handshake to the Sheriff before pulling her into a bear hug.

Nicole- Smiling. The way you're acting you'd think you want another.

Doc- Who says I don't?! Pointing at Waverly. If I could convince your sister to-

Waverly- Waving him off dismissively and heading back over to turn off the double ovens. You don't even have to finish that sentence. She says over her shoulder.

Nic- Laughing heartily. Anyway... you gotta ask her what's for dinner. Motioning with her head towards Waverly. I'm in charge of set up.

Bridger gets down from his helper table at the edge of the island. He is always a part of their pre-dinner hide and seek but since he can't quite sit still or be quiet he usually helps Doc find the other kids. They are certain that's not cheating.

Bridger- Uncle Doc! He says excitedly, making completely unnecessary karate moves as one does when they are two.

Doc- Hey there cowboy! Reaching for his hand. Wanna help me out tonight?

Bridger- Turning promptly to address Waverly at the fridge where she is grabbing a pitcher of water. Mommy I'm busy now. I need to play hide and seek. Mama can be your helper & use my helper table. He says seriously.

Doc and Bridger head up the stairs to find the kids. The rest of the evening goes about how it normally does. They share a meal together talking and laughing. Bridger eating like he is never going to eat again & Alice trying to slow him down. Forest getting most of his soup in his hair. Fauna, always prim and proper and the adults easily moving through conversation purposefully avoiding the baby topic so as to not have to answer a million questions from the older kids until they see the fertility doctor in a week.

As the night winds down and the hugs and kisses goodnight/goodbye start (which always lasts forever because the kids act like they will never see eachother again -- every single time) Nicole retreats to the kitchen instinctively to make her wife her night time tea.

30 minutes later all the kids are in bed and Waverly now has the time to get herself ready for bed. She is standing in front of the master bath mirror, bra & high waisted skirt discarded, now just in underwear and a soft tank top brushing her hair as Nicole sets her tea on the bedside table.

Nic- Hey you! Genuinely surprised at how little her normally "always cold" wife has on.

Waverly- Setting the hairbrush on the counter. Hey! She says with a flirty smile.

Nic- Oh. She tilts her head knowingly. Trying desperately not to stare at her wife's nipples, clearly visible through the thin tank top. I figured you'd be tired. Walking over to lean on the counter next to her.

Waverly- Are you kidding! She says grabbing the front of the soft cotton long sleeve Nicole has been wearing since she got out of her uniform. I've been dying to thank you. Settling into the warm embrace.

Nic- Honestly confused. For?

Waverly- Sighing. I know I ambushed you about taking the test. That wasn't fair. Sheepishly leaving small kisses at the nap of Nicole's neck.

Nic- Oh. Flustered but holding it together. Barely. I mean... it turned out okay. She says taken aback by how thoughtful & sexy her wife truly is.

Waverly- BETTER THAN OK! Oops. She says realizing the kids just fell asleep. I'm just so excited.

Nic- Flashing the brightest smile she's graced Waverly with all week. I am too my love. Running her hands gently under the fabric of Waverly's tank top. Rubbing small circles at the small of her back with her thumbs. Seeing you happy makes me feel like I'm soaring and I never want that feeling to go away. She breathes in her wife's scent at the crook of her neck and shoulder nuzzling there for a moment before kissing her gently.

Waverly turns in her arms and goes back to brushing her hair. Now talking to her as they are both staring into their master bath mirror. She knows what she is doing. Getting her wife all worked up. They have been together 10 amazing years. She knows the buttons to push and levers to pull and damnit her partner has earned it. She got the kids home, put Bridger down for an impromptu nap, expertly handled her sister, made sure the table was set and that Doc didn't muddy up her slate tile after she'd just mopped it & just like always perfectly made her night time tea. Having someone you can count on to calm the tids, to fill in the holes, to match your puzzle piece is rare. She doesn't take Nicole for granted. Not one bit & she is determined to prove it.

Waverly- Now, clean up Sheriff Haught so I can properly thank you. She says removing her tank top, reaching up to twine fingers into the hair at the nape of Nicole's neck, pressing her bare chest into Nicole's body & leaving a searing kiss on her lips before heading to the bedroom.