She tried her best not to scan the crowds for a familiar face, knowing that if she did it would break her heart. However, as she got into formation she saw a leather-clad, red-haired figure leaning against the far wall of the gym.

At least I have Nicole.

She thought as the music started to play.

Nicole smiled slightly as she watched the cheer squad do their thing, although she was most focused on Waverly who not only seemed to be having fun with the whole thing but seemed to glow with some kind of determination.

But determination for what?

Nicole didn't understand the point of the 'sport' but she wouldn't deny that it took a lot of work to get that flexible and agile.

Not that Nicole would ever admit that—to anyone but Waverly anyway.

Halfway through the performance movement at one corner of the room caught Nicole's attention, causing her to glance over to see Wynonna, some guy with strange looking hair and another young woman.

Waverly didn't seem to notice them, although something told Nicole that this was one thing she didn't really want to stick around for.

But she would, for Waverly's sake.

After seeing her so downtrodden earlier Nicole was going to make damn sure that she didn't give Waverly a reason to cry.

Wynonna watched in amusement as Waverly nearly tackled a familiar, tall redhead who nearly stumbled backward and against the wall under the sudden weight.

"I think that's the first time she ever has smiled at anyone like that."

If Bobo wasn't right Wynonna would have threatened to hit him. But he was right. Wynonna had never seen Waverly act that happy, although she probably could guess why.

"Someone who wasn't obligated to show up did."

Bobo sent her a confused look before his gaze trailed back over to Waverly who was currently headed their way with the redhead in tow.

"Wynonna! You made it!"

It took all Bobo could do not to snicker when Wynonna was pulled into a hug in front of everyone.

"Of course I did. Bobo wanted to come and Willa tagged along."

Every part of their little group noticed how Waverly seemed to freeze upon the mention of Willa, who offered a tight smile toward the teen who pulled away from Wynonna and faced her.

"You're pretty good at...that."

Willa began, motioning with a hand as if she didn't have the right words for what she wanted to say.

"Thanks...and thanks for coming. I know all of you probably were busy."

The hurt in her voice startled Nicole, who cast a look at Wynonna who sighed.

Wynonna looked tired, and maybe a bit worried.

"Hey, I said I wouldn't miss it and I didn't and as usual...if it had to do with you, Mr. Fursona here wanted to come. Seriously did you two have a secret affair or something?"

Nicole bit back a laugh while Waverly leered up at her sister.

"Ew! No offense to Bobo but he's way too old for me for starters! Plus he has been like this since I was a kid." Waverly said

"And unlike you may think, Earp. I'm nowhere near demented enough to prey on children."

"If you can't tell something is bothering her then you're blind."

Wynonna didn't even want to know why or how Bobo was sitting in her kitchen but she assumed that it had to do with the fact Willa was there.

"Yeah well, have fun getting little miss Sunshine to open up. She's so worried about making everyone else happy that she doesn't take time for herself!" Wynonna retorted, glaring over at him although he just sighed.

"Maybe because she expects everyone to be an asshole like Ward?"

Willa rolled her eyes as the pair continued to bicker, although hearing about their late father made her remember things that she really wished she could forget.

"Daddy was a lot of things but that doesn't give you the right..."

Willa cut Wynonna off then.

"He used to beat Mom, why do you think I would drag you and Waverly out of the house?"

The room grew silent as Willa turned toward them and sighed

"Look, Daddy's not coming back and you've made a somewhat resemblance of a home here with Waverly. I think we all should move past the past and focus on what's going on now. Spirits only know when and where something is going to go wrong."

Wynonna didn't have any choice but agree.