Emma walked into Regina's office' Hello ?' scanning the room as she went. With no sign of Regina, she begin to notice the small things around the office. Photos of Regina and Henry from when he was little scattered around the room. As she went closer to inspect Emma felt the usual twang of jealously and sadness on missing out on Henrys childhood. The birthdays, the holidays and hell even little things like teaching him to ride a bike. One photo stood out. Henry was hugging Regina, it must have only been a few years ago. Both smiling. Both Happy. Emma picked up the frame, her fingertips tracing the image of Henry I'm glad you were happy kid .
Slowly she began to notice the other figure more. It was weird seeing Regina so happy, to not see the usual scowl or stone face to which she had became accustomed to of the ex evil queen and was overcome with a new wave of sadness that Regina rarely smiled like that anymore. Especially when she has such a beautiful smile.
'What exactly do you think you're doing Miss Swan?'
The blonde woman froze in her spot Crap 'I was …. Uh.. waiting for you' she said as she put photo frame back in its place, Well not exactly the right place Regina noted as she walked across to her desk.
'Well here I am Miss Swan, so if you would kindly leave my things alone and tell me why you were waiting for me ?' Her eyebrow raising in question. ' Well I thought … I was thinking … since we all seemed to be getting along at the moment and since there seems to be no curses or anything apocalyptic happening that maybe … maybe .. We should have dinner together… Me, you and Henry I mean. You know have some quality family time and all that' Seriously what is it about this woman that turns me into a bumbling idiot Emma grimaced inwardly feeling the heat rise to her cheeks.
Regina noticed the flush in Emma's cheeks as she realised her slip and felt her smirk fall into place. Well well that's interesting . 'Dinner…. Why not, lets give Henry a essence of normality for once. However I have one condition. I cook. At least that way we will have something healthy and not just grilled cheese sandwiches from Granny's or whatever deadly concoction it is that you can make' ' Heyy!' The blonde interjected 'I can cook' pouting. ' I'm sure you think so Miss Swan however I'm not willing to take that chance with our son. So why don't you pick up Henry from school tomorrow and bring him home for 7 and I'll have dinner ready for us.'
'Really? .. Yeah, Great .. that's great' Feeling the smile stretching across her face. Seriously Emma pull yourself together, it's a meal for Henry. Not a chance for you to cosy up to Regina. Honestly does this woman never have a bad hair day I swear noone like this perfect all the time. 'Great … I'll .. Em … I'll let you get back to work then' She said moving towards then door. ' Thank you Miss Swan, this town doesn't run itself' 'I know its amazing how you do it all' I need to leave 'Right so yeah ill be at yours tomorrow at 7' 'Try not to be late for once Miss Swan' the blonde turned round her hand on the door ' I wont' 'Goods it's a date then' the Queen winked as Emma rushed out the door unable to hide the blush that had crept into her face once more.
You make it far too easy Miss Swan.
