She knew she'd have to wait for Waverly to make the first move and here it was, every spark and thread between them leading to this. But when Nedley interrupts, Waverly flees and Nicole is left doubting there'll ever be another chance...

Using her left hand, Gabrielle laced her fingers into the raven haired woman's and rested her right on the belly. She felt the baby move beneath her palm and understood why Xena had looked so pained.