Heart is the Key towards Home (Wynonna Earp)

Chapter 20

Waverly looks down at the letter in her hand and then back at her wife, her mouth agape in surprise at the words written on the front. The mix of emotions are overwhelming her, she has no idea what to expect when she opens this envelope. She opens her mouth to speak to Nicole, but no words come out. Shaking her head, she takes a few steps forward and sits down on the bottom step of the basement stairs.

Nicole takes a seat next to Waverly and puts a supporting hand on her wife's back. The redhead hoped that the emotional rollercoaster of the last few days was finally over for Waverly, especially after the call that Nina. But of course there has to be another letter.

"Do you think it's from Julian?" Waverly asks in a soft voice.

"I don't know, my love. Maybe." Nicole says as she rubs soft circles on Waverly's back.

Waverly looks up and into those brown eyes, the ever-present love reflected back at her. She feels her whole body relax at Nicole's comforting voice and ministrations on her back. She leans into the redhead's side, automatically resting her head against Nicole's chest. Nicole wraps her arms around Waverly and holds her close.

After a few minutes of comfort in her wife's arms, Waverly takes a deep breath. "Well, I guess there is only one way to find out." She says as she sits up again, flipping the envelope over to open it.

As she reaches for the top to open it, she feels a hand cover her own. She stops her actions and looks up at Nicole curiously.

"Baby, I just need you to know something. No matter what this letter says, I'm going to be right here. You're not alone. I will always be by your side." Nicole says as she removes her hand from atop Waverly's and places a soft kiss to the side of the brunette's head.

This woman, god I'm lucky. Waverly thinks with a smile as Nicole places the kiss to the side of her head. She's looks at Nicole with all the admiration she has. "I love you" is the only words she can muster in the moment. Th redhead says nothing in return, but her eyes and warm smile echoes Waverly's words.

Waverly returns her attention to the envelope and then she finally opens it, pulling out a piece of paper. With a deep breath, she opens the folded piece of paper and decides to read it out loud so that Nicole can hear as well. She doesn't want to do this alone. She never wants to face anything alone again.

My dearest daughter Waverly,

Happy 18 th birthday!

I asked your Mom to give you this letter on your 18 th birthday, because I know you are old enough to understand the gift and old enough to know about the powers behind it.

With this letter, I am giving you an opportunity which only you can decide if you want to take. I made the mirror in front of you as a way for you to come visit me. I know you have never met me, but I truly hope that your Mother has told you about me.

The mirror is not just any mirror, it is a portal. I made two of them; one for you my darling and one to take with me. I wish I never had to leave and that I could've been there to see you grow up, but I have a duty to the Garden. I need to keep everyone safe, including you.

If you decide that you are ready to come visit me, talk to your grandmother Nina. She will explain everything to you, I promise.

I truly hope that you will do me the honour of letting me meet and get to know you.

I love you, Waverly.

With all my love,

Your Dad Julian