The next day went smoothly, almost falling into a routine of Regina making the blonde coffee in the morning, leaving for work and Emma taking Henry to school. Emma was starting to feel like after their discussion Regina seemed a bit more relaxed around her. Almost breaking through some of the brunette's walls that seemed to be so built up.

Emma decided to take a jog to Granny's and have breakfast there, it was time she started getting out and meeting people. As she walked in Ruby offered her a smile as she came over to the booth.

"So hows the new job Em?"

"Its good thanks, Henry is an adorable kid, so makes my job a lot better"

"Well that's good to hear, how the Mills"

"Good Robin has been away this week with work, so its been nice getting to know Regina."

First name basis, that's a good sign, no one calls her by her first name" Ruby responded with a laugh.

"So what are your plans the weekend, do you have any nights off?" The brunette asked

"Yeah Saturday night I am open, I don't have plans though, what is there to do in this town on weekends?" Emma asked.

"Well a few of us are headed to the bar on Saturday, you have to join us"

"Um, yeah Ill let you know?"

"I am not accepting no for an answer, the bar is down the road so meet there at 7?"

"Well seen as I don't have a choice Ill see you there" the blonde offered a smile

"Great, so you ready to order?"

Emma left the dinner after breakfast, not sure if she was excited or nervous about the weekend. She was unsure what the Mills had planned, but they did say that Saturday night she had off.

Emma collected Henry from school, took him home and helped with homework, once that was done Henry showed her a few of his video games, and they spent the remainder of the afternoon playing.

Regina arrived home just after 5pm, and joined them in the lounge. Laughing at Henry still trying to teach Emma how to play. Emma was really good with Henry, patient and understanding, Regina thought.

When Regina got up to make dinner Emma took Henry upstairs for his bath, and joined the brunette in the kitchen. Chatting and laughing at the kid and his stories. It wasn't long before the front door opened and immediately Regina's demeanor changed. Robin walked in catching Henry in a hug and greeting Emma before walking over and offering the brunette a kiss, in which she turned her cheek. Things were awkward again….

Emma set the table, trying her best to get out of the strained conversation in the kitchen. When she heard Robin raise his voice. "I don't know what your problem is, this is my job Regina" and then silence…

They sat down together at the dinner table, everyone moving their food around their plate until Robin spoke up. "Hen, I am working this weekend my boy" Henry's face dropped. "But you just got back daddy"

I know son, but work isn't finished, I came home tonight to get a new change of clothes and read you a bed time story before I have to leave tomorrow." Henry looked down at his plate, clearly upset. "When will you be back?" the little boy asked.

"I am hoping on Tuesday, and as soon as im back we can go for ice cream." Regina shook her head at that statement, she felt Robin was always bribing Henry with treats. She knew it wouldn't last long with Henry getting older and eventually realizing what his father was doing. Dinner ended and Robin took Henry up to his room for story time.

Emma walked into the kitchen finding Regina cleaning up.

"Are you okay?" Emma asked

"What do you think" the brunette snapped back, before shaking her head and turning around to face the blonde. "Im sorry, I shouldn't take it out on you."

"Its okay" Emma offered a sad smile.

"Im just sick and tired of… of… Robin not making enough effort with his son." She said as she turned round and continued to clean up. Emma walked over to Regina and took the plates she was holding out of her hand. Regina looking up at her still wearing her intimidating mask and arching an eyebrow.

"Here, let me take care of this, why don't you go and take a bath and just relax." Emma said still holding the dishes. Regina's face was shocked, she didnt expect that at all.

"Regina, its okay iv got this" Emma answering a question that Regina didn't even ask. "That's an order" Emma said jokingly.

"Thank you Miss Swan" the brunette smiled a genuine smile placing her hand on Emma's shoulder. "I appreciate you" she said softly before heading up stairs. Once Emma was done with the kitchen she poured herself some cider and moved to the lounge where she flickered through the channels. Regina eventually came down in her robe and walked through the kitchen to see everything was done. She then heard the tv and walked into the lounge, spotting the blonde on the couch watching a movie.

Emma could feel Regina and turned around to meet her gaze. "Feeling better?" she said after patting the couch beside her. Regina didn't think twice before joining her on the couch. "I do" she smiled. Emma turned the TV down. "I wish my husband could take some notes from you" Regina said rolling her eyes.

Emma just sat staring at the Mayor. It was a comfortable silence though.

"So how was your day Emma, getting to know the town a bit more?" I spotted your car at Granny's today on my way to a meeting. Emma looking a bit taken a back. "Ahh yeah, you should have popped by"

"Maybe next time I will" the brunette said.

Regina was curious to know how the blonde spent her days. She knew she didn't know anyone besides from the family. "So have you made any friends?" the brunette asked, watching Emma carefully.

"Yeah, actually Ruby from the dinner insists that I go to some bar with her friends on Saturday" Emma shrugged.

Regina almost felt a hit of jealousy at Emma spending time with other people but very quickly snapped back. "That's nice of her dear, you going to go?"

"Well I guess no harm would come from it, what are you plans the weekend?" the blonde asked, just as curious as Regina.

"Well Henry has a sleep over on Saturday, Robin and I were supposed to go to therapy, but no point in going to couples therapy if there isn't a couple" Regina said looking down, hurt and angry. "So I guess I will be here"

"Well why don't you join me? You are the only person I would know at the bar and it would be nice to have a few drinks and get to know you better." Emma offered a big smile.

"I don't know" Regina said seeing the blondes face washing over with disappointment. "Maybe one or two drinks wouldn't hurt, I haven't been out in ages." "Are you sure you want me to join you?" dark orbs staring into emerald eyes.

"It would make my week." Emma responded, goofy smile taking over her face again.

"Well then count me in." the brunette mirroring the goofy smile on the blondes face.

"It's a date." As the words fell out of Emmas mouth her eyes grew wide and she tried to back track, "I mean, not a date date, just a, like a…"

"I know what you meant Miss Swan" Regina laughed "It's a date she winked before standing up.

"Good night Emma, thank you for giving me a moment to myself earlier, it was really thoughtfull of you"

"Good Night Madam Mayor"

"Please Dear, formalities are long past, call me Regina" the brunette said before leaving the room.

Emma sat back in the couch, butterflies in her stomach, and so excited for the weekend to come rolling in. She knew her feelings were dangerous but she knew she could keep them under control… Or so she thought…

Robin left early the next morning, Emma heard his making a noise around the house. Same routine followed after that, Regina making Emma coffee, and so on…

Seen as it was Friday, she waited for Regina to get home before telling the kid her plans. Regina arrived a bit earlier today, around 3:30 which made Henrys day, he heard her car pull up and made his way throught the house and out onto the porch like a race horse. "Mommy your home" she picked him up and gave him a big squeeze. "Sure am my little prince. You have a good day?" she asked making her way up the porch stairs and into the house. Emma was in the kitchen when Regina walked in. "Hi Madom… Regina" and offered a embarrassed smile. "Afternoon Miss Swan" the brunette smiled back.

After Regina settled in and droped her bags in the home office, she headed down stairs and joined Emma in the kitchen, she took her heels off, poured a glass of wine and jumped up and sat on the counter top. "You guys have a good day?" she asked.

"We sure did, do you have plans tonight by any chance?" Emma asked, with a sneaky look on her face.

"No we don't Dear, what do you have in mind" Regina raised an eyebrow.

"Well I thought, seen as its just us 3, id like to take you guys for a pizza and maybe a movie? Henry has been speaking about some animation he wanted to see, so I thought it could be a nice night out?"

"If, of course you're okay with it?"

Emma felt as if the brunette was now staring into her soul, she could see a shift in the brunette, her eyes softened and smiled. "That Is a great idea, are you sure you want to spend you Friday night with us though?"

"I wouldn't want to do anything else" the blonde smiled

"Well then Dear, why don't you go break the news to Henry."

Henry ran through the house screaming with excitement, rushing over to his mom to say thank you. "No need to thank me darling, this was all Emma's idea" she smiled at the little boy before looking over at Emma. "Henry ran to Emma and she pulled him into a snuggle.

"Go put your shoes on and we can go" the brunet said before mouthing "Thank you" to Emma.

The night went smoothly, Henry had the best time. But no lie, so did both woman. They were both so nervous and excited about Saturday night, but not one of them showed it. If only they knew that their feelings were aligning… But both not wanting to admit it….

Thanks for reading guys, im off to Thailand for 2 weeks tomorrow so I will update when I get back.

Hope you are enjoying the story. Reviews are welcome.

Cas