RonisGirlSQ and I decided to re-write the originally published story. Roni wrote a huge part of this story and I am so grateful for having her as my beta-reader, partner in crime and writing and most importantly as a friend. I love you, sweetie. This story was originally written for you in our friendly challenge, but worry not, you will get another one soon.
Enjoy, Swen.
Let's Have A Baby
Reading the email for what had to be the hundredth time Emma sighed and pulled off her thick black rimmed glasses. She was sitting in the study of her and Regina's cozy penthouse apartment. Her iPad's screen glaring the words, they've read too many times now, back at her.
Unsuccessful. Not Pregnant. Application still processing.
A tear slowly rolled down the blonde's cheek. They have been trying for years to have a baby. 8 to be precise. They have everything they had dreamed of. Since they met, she and Regina had just clicked. Sharing the same interests and hard-working personalities. Sharing their life stories, wishes, dreams and hopes within the first few dates that they had. They've been inseparable ever since. Some would say, that their relationship moved too fast. By many standards it did, but not for the two of them. It was everything they had ever dreamed of having in a partner, and they were not about to let the other slip away just because so many said they wouldn't make it.
"Darling?" Regina called walking through the front door. Her eyes focused on the stack of mail in her hands. Not hearing a reply, she looked up and around the open floor plan living room. Not seeing her lover anywhere, she set the mail down on the kitchen counter and headed towards the bedroom. "Emma, My Love?" she called out again.
Perking up at the husky voice of her brunette partner, Emma looked up from the screen. "In the study." She called back. Quickly wiping at her eyes so Regina won't see that she'd been crying.
Stepping into the study, her eyes quickly take in Emma's appearance. Blonde hair piled up in a messy bun, glasses strewn across the desk. She can see the glimmer of a tear that the blonde was trying to hide. "Oh Emma," she murmurs. Walking towards where Emma is seated. Eyes scanning the email that is pulled up, just to confirm her thoughts. "Why are you reading that again, my love?" She asks, gently pulling Emma up and out of the seat. Taking a seat she pulls Emma down into her lap and wraps her arms around a thin waist.
"I don't know." Emma whispers. And she really doesn't. They both agreed going into this, that they wouldn't dwell on the negative. They would take it in stride and move on. Since beginning this journey, all the false hopes, negative tests, and waiting games have only brought the two of them closer. A united front in front of co-workers, friends, and family. The ones who knew of their journey that is.
Regina smiled softly. Cupping a pale cheek in an olive hand. She turns Emma's face towards her gently. Bringing her close to press a loving kiss to her forehead, then pink lips.
"Today will be the last time, I promise. If Robin doesn't agree, we won't try anymore. We will just wait for the foster papers to go through."
Nodding in agreement, Emma smiles sadly. "I am sorry that I can't give this to you."
"Nonsense, my love. Remember what you told me when we found out that I was unable to carry?" Catching Emma's nod. "What was it that you said to me?" She questions gently.
"That this doesn't change my love for you. That it doesn't mean that you can't be a mother. It didn't change the way I feel or see you. After your first sorry, there would be no more because it's not your fault."
"Exactly," Regina says gently. Pressing another soft kiss to Emma's lips. "And do you want to know something my love?"
"What?"
"This doesn't change my love for you. This doesn't mean that you can't be a mother. It doesn't change the way I feel or see you. No more of saying sorry, my love. This is NOT your fault. This isn't something that we can control. You've done everything that you can possibly do, to ensure that you are healthy enough to carry our child. If you don't want to do this, then that is okay. You know that I would never put you through something you wish not to be put through. So answer me honestly. Do you want to meet with Robin?"
Emma takes a moment to think this through. Knowing she doesn't have to do this if she chooses not to. She does know, that she wants to be pregnant. She wants to go through the changes of her body with Regina. Wants to give Regina the chance to feel their baby move through her stomach. Wants to give Regina the chance to dote on her. To give them the chance of both of them experiencing the joy of childbirth. It's really a no brainier answer to her. "Yes I want to meet with Robin." She says with a firm nod.
"As long as you're sure my love."
"Positive." Emma answers with a smirk. Moving herself around so she can straddle Regina's lap. Wrapping her arms around Regina's neck as she feels Regina slide her hand down across her butt. She grinds slowly against the firm stomach pressing against her quickly heating core.
"Emma," Regina whispers. Biting back a whimper at the heat she can feel through her dress and Emma's sweatpants. "Robin will be here soon, we can't." She says, and using the little amount of strength she has left, stills the undulating hips.
Pouting Emma sighs. "Fine, I should change anyway."
Laughing at the childlike behaviour, Regina gently nuzzles her nose against Emma's. "Go on then, I'll be waiting in the kitchen with some fresh coffee. Don't forget we have the opening of the gallery tonight as well."
That causes the pout to deepen. "But I don't know if I can wait that long." She whines.
"Aw my poor baby," Regina teases. Lightly slapping Emma's ass as she turns to walk out of the room.
Emma grumbles the whole way out of the room and into the bedroom. Laughing as she walks into their walk in closet. If she's going to have to suffer and wait, then she'll at least make Regina suffer with her. Rummaging through her clothes, Emma picks out her outfit and heads into the bathroom for a quick shower. Knowing that by the time Robin even gets there, she will have her girlfriend worked up beyond belief.
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A knock at the door pulls Regina out of her thinking state. A nervousness building in stomach. The answering clicking of heel walking down the hallway distracts her from her forward momentum towards the door. She freezes in place as Emma walks into the room, distractedly fixing her watch in place as she heads towards the door also. "I'll get it." She says as she passes Regina, never once looking in her direction as she hurries to answer the door.
'Fuck,' Regina thinks as she turns to watch the vision of her partner continue on. Her hips swaying until she stops in front of the door to pull it open. "Hey Robin," is heard from her lover as she moves to the side to allow one of their best friends into their apartment.
"Hey Ems." He greets, stepping into the room and placing a kiss to Emma's cheek. "Where's your better half?" He jokes.
"Oh haha," Emma chuckles, closing the door behind them. She turns and instantly smirks at Regina's wide-eyed stare.
"Are you alright, Gina?" Robin asks. Throwing a wink over in Emma's direction, already knowing what's going through Regina's mind.
"Hmm?"Regina hums, shaking her head to clear it. "Yes, yes, I am fine Robin. How are you?" She asks, finally managing to tear her eyes away from her beautiful lover.
"I'm alright," He smirks, before pulling her into a tight hug. Pulling away, he follows as both woman lead him towards the kitchen. "I actually wanted to talk to you guys about something."
Both women turn to look at him. Smiling gently, "We did as well. Would you like some coffee?" Emma asks. Taking the lead. Needing something to do, to keep from blurting out the question that seems to be sitting on the tip of her tongue. She feels Regina place a gentle hand on her back as she turns to start pulling out cups from the cabinet.
"Coffee sounds lovely." Robin answers, taking a seat at the island. He smiles as he watches the two woman begin to work around each other, moving smoothly and efficiently. When there was a cup placed in front of him, Robin took it between his hands and continued to observe his best friends. Knowing what he was offering was going to be for the most important people in his life. There were no other two woman that he knew, who deserved it more than these two women. His choice was easy, and without thought. "I've been talking to my Dr." He starts, taking a sip from his cup. Both women settled down in front of him. Regina with an arm wrapped around Emma's waist. A protective hand splayed across her stomach.
It was a natural move. One Regina never really thought about. With her standing behind Emma, and the blonde leaning against her. One hand held her coffee and the other wrapped around Emma.
Emma always found it comfortable to be wrapped up in Regina's arms. Leaning against her lightly. One hand always finds its way to Regina's hand or arm, needing the connection as she held her cup cradled against her chest.
Neither woman wanted to speak, afraid of breaking the man's stride.
"I hope I'm not overstepping here, and if I am please stop me. But I was talking with my Dr about you two. I explained the situation and asked his opinion." He said nervously. Taking a sip from his mug before continuing. "He said, that in his opinion he always found it worked best to inseminate when the partner did that part. So it would mean that you Regina," he said nodding his head in her direction, "would be the one to insert the sperm into Emma, right as or after she's experienced an orgasm. He said that is when it works best. Both parties being more comfortable with each other, and it stimulates the same as if it were between a male and female."
Regina's eyes widened, her arm tightening around Emma reflexively. 'No way, he can't be leading up to what I think he is.' She thought, taking a gulp of coffee to keep her mouth from spewing words that might not be taken well.
"He also explained, that the process work best, with fresh sperm. Not the frozen that you guys have been using. So I was wondering," he trailed off. Suddenly unsure. "Would you accept my sperm to use? I can have it to you by this evening, if you'd like? I'm coming to the opening so before you leave I can give it to you?"
"Robin," Emma whispers, a shaky hand coming up to cover trembling lips.
Regina gently nudges Emma aside, taking quick steps to where Robin is seated. She wraps her arms around him and hugs him tightly. "You'd do that for us?" She asks against his chest.
Rubbing her back, Robin locks eyes with a shocked Emma. "There is no one else, that I know, who deserves this more than you two." He says gently. Holding Regina tightly to him.
"Thank You Robin, we really appreciate this, you have no idea."
"There is no thanks needed. Just give me a niece or nephew." He jokes to a wet chuckle from Regina. "I'm going to head out and gather everything needed. You two don't need to worry about anything."
"Thank You," Regina says once more, not knowing what else she can say. She leads Robin towards the door and sees him out before coming back into the kitchen. Where Emma is still frozen in shock. Hasn't moved a muscle. Gently Regina wraps her arms around her. "My Love?"
That snaps Emma out of her daze. She instantly bursts into tears and buries her face into Regina's neck. "I'm so happy. But so scared this won't work again."
"Don't think about what if's," Regina gently reminds her, running long fingers through blonde curls. "We will get there when the time comes."
Emma nods, accepting that answer before just resting against Regina and calming her emotions.
"Better now?" Regina asks when Emma pulls away from her neck. An answering nod with a timid smiles. "Good now, I need to go freshen up before the opening. Will you be alright while I do that?"
"Yes baby, go on. I will clean up the kitchen."
"I love you, darling."
"I love you to."
TBC