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Please enjoy this. This is purely done for fun, but if you like it, I would love a review and I would most certainly continue the story if any of you would like to read more. The idea is all in my head and I would like to get it out of there before it dissipates into nothingness. Enjoy.
"Honey, I'm home!" The brunette yelled up the stairs with her warm, sultry voice as she entered the house. She had been watching the clock tick ever so slowly all day long. She just wanted to be home where she knew she was wanted. Regina knew that the person she had been waiting to see would be in their master suite.
The brunette took off her shoes at the front door and dropped her purse and car keys on the vanity as she walked through the foyer. She glanced into the living room, noticing that everything was still in place, before she began to climb the stairs to the second floor. Halfway up the stairs, she heard the blonde call back.
"Babe, I'm in the bedroom."
A small smile spread across the brunette's face. In no time, she was outside the bedroom door which was just barely open. She put her hand on the door and pushed it open while she directed her loving gaze at the beautiful blonde who was sitting upright, looking intently at her computer screen.
Five years ago, if you had asked the Mayor of Storybrooke what she thought she would be doing now, the answer definitely would not have been this. She was taking care of her family in her own home, the two things that she had longed for from the very beginning. However, her idea of a family was not exactly marrying the birth mother of her adopted son and definitely not having another child with the same woman. But now that she's there, she would never take it back.
Standing there, taking in everything from that moment, the brunette knew that she had found her happy ending. The blonde's skin was glowing brightly. She had a small smirk on her face directed towards what she was typing. Regina knew that, once she got the reports in her office that she would probably spend quite a bit of time editing them before they go on file. The blonde had a tendency to add a few of her own humorous remarks that should not be included in a professional report. Then emerald green eyes looked up into deep brown.
"Hey, I'm almost done with this report and then I will put my computer away for the rest of the night." The blonde said quickly looking back at her work. The brunette walked over to the bed, sat down on the edge closest to the door, gently lifted her hand to the blonde's face, and pulled it towards her so she could once again gaze into those emerald green eyes.
"You know, when we agreed that you would stay at home on bed rest, I didn't think that meant that you would do the same work load, just from bed."
"I know, but these reports have to get done. And my dad can't do all of this anyway, the town's sheriff has to sign them personally."
"Well, I have news for you, dear. You can't really sign them on the computer; they have to be hard copies."
"Unless you use this new thing called the electronic signature, it's kind of a big deal these days. Everybody's doing it." The blonde directed her attention, once again, to the computer screen in hopes that she would be able to get the report done quickly. "Then, at least, my dad can print them and send them over to your office."
The blonde removed her gaze from the computer screen and turned it to the deep chocolate eyes that were now glaring back at her. There was worry and concern glossing over on the brunette's face. She knew that she wouldn't be able to keep up this whole trying to work at home thing for very much longer. As much as she loved her job, her family came first and right now, that included staying healthy during her second pregnancy. Not just for the baby, but for herself and her wife and son.
"Gina, I will be fine. Don't worry. I'm still taking it easy. I rarely ever get out of bed unless I'm hungry or I need to pee. Which is honestly most of the time, but that's beside the point." The blonde closed her laptop and shifted herself towards the brunette while taking both of her hands and placing them on her swelling stomach. "I promise that this baby, our baby, will be healthy and strong just like Henry was. I know my body and it was just telling me that I needed to slow down for a while. That's all. I'd rather do this than to allow anything bad to happen."
"Please, just take it easy, Emma. I've been through a lot of heartache in my life and I don't want to lose any more loved ones. Your little stunt running after the town drunk while being six months pregnant was not exactly the wisest decision you've ever made. I don't want anything to happen to you!"
"I know, babe, that's why I'm making that promise to you. And also this one: I promise that I will go slow with everything and stay calm and relax all day, every day. I will stay in this house and not leave unless I am with you and only you."
The brunette shifted uncomfortably when Emma had finished her last statement. Granted, she wanted the blonde to be safe but keeping her locked up in the house doesn't exactly sound delightful, for anyone. Regina knew that her face was giving away all of the emotions that ranged from fear of losing Emma and the baby to relief that Emma knew the magnitude of her predicament.
"Okay, fine. I love you!"
"I love you too!"
The brunette loved hearing the blonde say those words. She leaned in closer to the blonde, their noses almost touching.
"I will always love you, Emma Swan-Mills, no matter what!"
Without a moment to lose, she leaned in just a little further and luscious red lips met soft pink ones in a gentle, but loving kiss. The two women wanted it to last forever but the need for air was too great. The brunette sat up straight, longing for more of that kiss but knew that it would have to wait until later.
"So, where is Henry? I'm assuming he made it home from school today."
"Yeah, he did. He's actually in his room right now. I wouldn't go bother him though unless you really want to embarrass him."
"Why's that? I'm sure there is nothing that he wouldn't tell me."
"Well…."
"Okay, so maybe there is. Wow, I can't believe I even just said that."
"No worries, Regina, he is only talking to a girl right now. Jeez, get your head out of the gutter."
"Wait a minute, hypocrite, you are the one that is always thinking the dirty thoughts…"
"Yes, but I am currently pregnant so any dirty thoughts from me don't really count."
"And, why would that be?"
"Because I can't act on any of them!"
"Oh, you are so bad." The brunette said in a low, sultry voice as she got up from the bed and turned towards the door to the hallway.
"You should know; you knocked me up." The blonde called back at her before re-situating herself on the bed. "By the way, I should remind you that your in-laws are coming for dinner tomorrow night. I really need you to be on your best behavior."
"Emma, are you serious? Why are they coming over? I mean, you should ask me these things before you invite them."
"Whoa, Gina! I did ask you…. while you were at the office yesterday…. ring a bell?"
"Ugh! Okay, fine! I will be on my best behavior, but only because you asked. Not because Snow deserves it."
"Alright, babe, that's fine. Just don't plan on sleeping in here for the next week."
Regina knew that when the blonde threatened to kick the older woman out of the bedroom at all, it was because she was very sincere about the things that were happening. Like her parents coming for dinner. Ever since the curse broke and the two women got married, Snow had quite a grudge against the former evil queen that she never really got over.
"Really, honey? You're going to play that game? Well, fine. I'm going to go say hi to Henry and then I will be down in the kitchen cooking dinner and blowing off steam."
Right as the brunette was stomping out of the room, the blonde could've sworn she heard Regina say something along the lines of "You wanna play dirty, Swan? You're on!" But Emma shrugged it off like it was nothing and grabbed her laptop once again.
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The next evening came much quicker for Regina than she was really ready for. She always did dread the events that she had to spend with Snow. Her wife's mother was none too pleased when she found out that the two were romantically involved, let alone planning a wedding, and then later, expecting a child. At first, Snow decided that Henry was going to spend a lot more time with his grandparents because the influence of being around his mothers was not actually a good environment for a 13 year old boy. Of course, Emma and Regina didn't object to this because it also meant more time for them to be alone.
Regina had been in the kitchen preparing dinner for the last hour when Emma slowly waddled in to help as much as she could, or in this case, as much as Regina would allow. Henry was asked to come down and help but a conversation with a girl was a little more inviting than him having to deal with his mother's arguing over who got to use the bigger knife.
Normal conversation was held between the two women until the front doorbell rang loudly throughout the house. Regina quickly glanced up to the blonde as Emma returned the look with a calm reassurance that everything will be okay. The blonde put her hand over the brunettes briefly and then turned to walk towards the front door. Before Emma could even get herself through the kitchen door, Henry had already run down the stairs and met his grandparents at the door.
"Henry, it's so good to see you." Snow greeted as she pushed through the doorway and gave Henry a hug. Charming was closely following behind.
"Hey, Grandma. Hey, Grandpa." His air was being restricted by the death grip hug that his grandmother was giving him but luckily, Emma had made her way to the foyer and snagged the attention.
"Oh, Emma, you are absolutely glowing." Snow sighed as she walked towards Emma, leaving Henry and his grandfather talking at the door. Regina stood in the doorway of the kitchen watching the whole scene play out. There was one thing that she would always have to thank Snow for and that was giving Emma to her. The way that the blonde's face lit up when her mother held her was so satisfying to Regina. It almost made her envious of the relationship that the two had. The brunette's relationship with her own mother was nothing short of awful and it only made her want a much better relationship with her own child.
Suddenly, Emma let out a small growl of distress as she hunched over slightly and clutched her swelling baby belly. Regina immediately jumped into action launching herself towards the blonde. She put her right hand on Emma's lower back and placed the other on the blonde's hands over the baby. Snow, Charming and Henry were standing close by but didn't dare try to help Emma since Regina had put her body in between them and the blonde as a protective barrier. They would have to go through Regina to get to Emma.
"Emma, what is it? What's wrong? Is it the baby?" Regina pressed Emma for answers but none were coming. The blonde's face was scrunched up in pain. Slowly, Emma began to stand up as straight as she could. She took her right hand and put it over Regina's hand that was on her belly. The blonde brought her gaze up to the brunette's and saw nothing but fear in the deep brown eyes of her wife.
"Gina, I just need to sit down." The blonde's voice was very calm; almost too calm for Emma Swan-Mills. Regina recognized this instantly and knew that she needed to respect the blonde's wishes, but also kept her guard up because her fear for the baby was extremely high.
"Baby, are you sure? Do we need to go to the hospital?"
"No, Regina, just help me sit down for a minute. The pain is just about gone but I need to just rest for a little while." Emma was looking at Regina with one of the most intense stares that the brunette had ever seen. It meant that Regina had better do what Emma was saying.
"Regina, let's move her into the dining room. We'll all be there together with her anyway." Regina had completely forgotten about the other three in the room since it was very clear that her biggest concern currently was the pain that her wife was having. At the sound of her mother-in-law's voice, she fell out of her momentary stupor and began to help the blonde into the dining room to sit down. Then maybe she can finally find out what was causing the blonde to be in pain.
"Now that you are sitting down, will you tell me what's wrong, Emma?" Regina kneeled down in front of the blonde and peered up into the green eyes that were locked onto her. Snow had come up behind Regina and Henry and Charming behind Emma.
"I think I've just worked myself a little too hard today. It was a very brief pain. I don't think anything is wrong with the baby, but I'm not going to be doing anything the next few days, just in case."
"Emma, what did we talk about? The doctor said you needed to be careful. I can't be here all the time to make sure you are behaving by the rules." Regina had placed her hands on the blonde's knees hoping for some form of understanding.
"I know, Gina, but whenever we have these dinners with my parents, I always get worked up because I worry about how you and my mother are going to get along. Apparently, it just got the best of me today."
"I would say so. Well, you stay here and we'll go get the rest of dinner out here to the table." Regina stood to walk into the kitchen. She had grabbed Henry to help her as she went and Charming began to follow while Snow stayed with Emma.
"Regina?" Emma called out to the brunette before she entered the kitchen. Regina stopped suddenly and turned around to look at the blonde. "I love you, Gina!"
The brunette's heart swelled up in her chest. There were tears threatening to fall down the cheeks of the usually composed Mayor. She thought of the blonde staring back at her with the most loving gaze, which allowed her to remember to be strong and push those tears away.
"I love you too, Emma!"
Regina turned back to the kitchen with Henry right behind her to bring out dinner. Charming stood looking back at his wife and pregnant daughter for a few moments before following Henry into the kitchen. Snow moved closer to Emma, pulled out the chair next to her and sat down facing the blonde.
"Emma, there's something wrong isn't there?" The short haired brunette looked at her daughter with concern.
"Why would you ask that? I'm fine. I just need to sit down for a minute."
"Emma, don't fool yourself just to be strong for Regina. You need to take care of you and that baby. That's what's important and you know it."
"Mom, you worry too much. I'll be fine."
"You better not be lying. I don't want anything to happen to you."
"I will let you know if anything happens, okay?" Emma looked into her mother's green eyes. She could feel the concern flow through the gaze but it was also accompanied by love. Then Emma's eyes grew to be twice the size. Staring at Snow, she moved her hands back down to her belly and hunched over again screaming in agony.
The sound of the blonde's scream echoed in the kitchen. Regina dropped the casserole dish she had in her hands and ran towards the sound. When she entered the dining room, she saw Snow holding Emma back in the chair, preventing her from collapsing onto the floor.
"Can I have some help here? We need to get Emma to the hospital NOW!" Snow yelled this to anyone who was listening, even though Charming knew that it was mostly directed at him since he is the only one that would be capable of lifting Emma and carrying her out to the car; which he did without hesitation. Seeing and hearing his daughter in such pain, hurt him more than he would ever expect. Once Emma was safely in the car, Regina jumped into the driver's seat and put the keys into the ignition, starting the car. The blonde was still screaming in pain every so often. Charming quickly glanced at Regina and they had shared a look that told him exactly what he needed to do. He needed to take Snow and Henry to the hospital in a separate vehicle. This was to ensure that Regina could stay as calm as possible without having the agitation of the blonde's mother or her son worrying about Emma.
Regina put the car into reverse, backed out of the driveway, shifted into drive and sped down the street toward the hospital. Since the sheriff and her father were both headed towards the hospital for an emergency, the brunette knew that she would not have to worry about law enforcement on speed regulations. Emma's sporadic agonizing yells encouraged Regina to move faster but she still should stay at a reasonable speed.
The brunette kept glancing over at the blonde to say comforting comments but the screaming covered most of it up until all of it suddenly stopped. Regina looked at Emma, concerned that she may be in even more pain that made her silent but was instead greeted with a look of terror in the emerald green eyes.
"Regina, whatever happens…"
"No, baby, don't say that. Come on, everything is going to be alright. Now just stay strong for me, stay awake."
"Listen, Gina, please. Whatever happens, just know that I have always loved you since the first moment I laid eyes on you." The blonde's words slowly faded out as her eyes fluttered shut and remained closed. Her head leaned back against the head rest while her hands slowly crept down her belly until they were limp in her lap.
"Emma. EMMA. Come on, baby, open your eyes. Stay with me, please. I can't lose you. I'm not strong enough to lose you too. EMMA!"
The brunette turned her focus back to getting the blonde to the hospital. She knew that she had to get the blonde there quickly, but all she could think about was what Emma had said before she fell unconscious.
Hope you enjoyed it. Please leave a review to let me know what you think. As I promised before, I will continue writing if there is enough interest! Happy Once day!