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Chapter 4

Deciding to formally introduce her family to her sister as the redhead had found out of their secret, Regina begins to prepare a list of items needed for the family dinner. Sipping from her third coffee that morning, the brunette hears the front door go, followed by heavy footsteps that sounded a lot like boots. Biting on her gum to prevent a reaction or more importantly smile, the Mayor continues on with her list as her wife enters the kitchen.

"Henry's on the bus..what time are you going into the office? I said to dad I would be running an errand this morning and I will be a bit late..besides its not like I can get sacked..I mean you wouldn't sack your own wife would you?"

"Depends on how much work she is slacking on dear.." Glancing up to meet the woman's eyes with a evil look of her own, Regina smirks.

"Okay, I better get going now then.." Heading back to the door slowly, Emma pauses with a smile when she hears her wife speak.

"Stop right there Miss Swan..you are not going anywhere without my say so"

Turning around, the Sheriff watches as the brunette makes her way up to her with her hands on her hips. "..damn you and those glasses.."

Lifting her glasses up onto her head, the Mayor smiles in acknowledgement then pecks the blonde on the lips. "And to answer your question, I will be going in for 11.."

Sliding her arms around Regina's waist, Emma looks sympahetic at the slightly panicked look across the woman's face. "Worried about the dinner?"

"A little.."

"Don't be..from what you've said, your sister seems nice and I am sure she will keep her word like she said..just enjoy getting to know her okay? And honestly, I'm excited. This is our first kinda dinner party as a proper family.." Grinning, the Sheriff watches the brunette's face light up at her statement then unhooks herself as the home phone rings. Occupying herself with making a coffee, the blonde then looks across the island as her wife hangs up the phone while looking in a state of shock. "Babe what is it?"

"Your..your mother just...she just asked me to come to dinner tonight..with you and Henry.." Looking dazed, the Mayor sits back on her stool.

Walking up to her, Emma takes hold of her shoulders, giving a small rub as she does. "What did you say?"

"Well I said about Zelena and..she just said to bring her too..Emma, what if she knows? What if this is a ploy to break us apart?"

Hearing her wife's panicky voice as she begins to get worked up, the blonde shakes her head abruptly. "No. Not happening..I don't know if she knows or not but if she does, we deal as a family. If not..I haven't a clue why she is doing this.."

Placing her hand on top of the Sheriff's which is upon her shoulder, Regina sighs. "You're right..I shouldn't..panic.."

Watching Regina look conflicted over what is going on, Emma continues to hold onto her then leans down to press a small kiss on the woman's shoulder.

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Once informing her sister of the change of plans, Regina was secretly glad that Zelena had agreed on still coming although she would not know anyone minus the brunette herself. At least that way, she would have someone on her side that was neutral in the whole messy situation. Walking up towards the loft door with the redhead beside her, the Mayor freezes on the landing. "I don't think I can do this.."

"Of course you can and I personally can think of three reasons. Firstly, you love your family and so you will do this for Emma and Henry. Secondly, you're a Mills, and thirdly, from what I have heard about the town, Regina Mills never gives up until she has got what she wants. Trust me I am just the same, never back down until it goes my way" Zelena informs with the hope of helping her younger sister.

Clearing her throat and standing tall, Regina looks confident as she knocks. "You're right, this is it..I love her so take it or leave it"

Smiling proudly, Zelena once again stands beside the brunette ready for the door to open, watching as a blonde woman answers with a small smile. "Hi..."

Biting on a smile, the brunette steps inside followed by her sister. "Hello..Emma.." Glancing around the room, Regina's eyes land on the short haired woman's with a gulp. "Hello Snow.."

Walking up to greet the pair while the Sheriff stays facing them, Snow smiles. "Regina..and this must be your sister.."

Holding her hand out to greet the woman who had invited her, the redhead smiles with a nod. "Zelena..thank you for the invitation. One thing finding a sister but one with a son and family to go with..its unbelievable"

"Yes..I guess you're right.." The short haired woman accepts her hand and shakes before releasing and walking around the pair of sisters on sight of someone else at the door.

Following her movements, Regina looks over her shoulder with a stunned expression and a whisper. "I..don't believe it.." Sighing, she looks to her sister who is puzzled. "..the pirate.."

"Oh dear me.." Zelena rubs the woman's arm then also watches as Snow leads the man inside the apartment.

Turning to look at her wife, the Mayor grips her fist slightly upon seeing the shock on the blonde's face. Of course Snow would sneak around and set it all up so Emma wouldn't have a choice. Walking over to the Sheriff himself, Hook smirks as he approaches. "Emma.."

Feeling awkward, the blonde swallows hard. ..Hook.."

"Well this is going to be interesting.." The redhead nudges Regina with a teasing smile.

Going to protest, the brunette stops as Henry walks over having come downstairs from reading his comics. Grabbing at his shoulders quickly in the hope of taking away the awkwardness, Regina smiles at her son. "Henry! This is Zelena who I told you about..my sister.."

The boy grins at the woman and waves. "Hi, nice to meet you..its great knowing mom has more family..I wish we knew about you sooner.."

"Me too and its good to finally meet the boy who apparently stole my sisters heart all those years ago when she brought you home" Zelena states with a genuine smile of her own.

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Sat at the dining table having just finished dinner, the majority of the table looked tense aside from Snow and Hook as the short haired woman was sure that the dinner would have helped the pirate, especially as she knew of his impending date with her daughter. Trying her best to avoid the blonde's gaze, Regina escuses herself from the table stating she needed the restroom as David and Henry offer to clear up just to get away from the quietness that had taken over. Watching intrigued over the scene between the Sheriff, her mother and her 'date', Zelena sips on her wine before sitting back to watch the events unfold. Standing up, Emma looks around at the people present and gestures to the kitchen. "Escuse me a moment..I forgot to..make sure Ruby had the keys to lock up the station as dad and I are here.." Leaving quickly, the blonde heads in the direction of the kitchen before slipping through the side door of the bathroom.

Turning around with a jump, Regina lets out a breath at seeing Emma stood in front of her.

"I'm..sorry...I didn't know he was gona..mom must have planned this whole thing to-"

"Hurt me?" The brunette cuts in sadly. "And here I thought I was being accepted..imagine being asked to dinner because god forbid you were actually wanted.."

Grabbing both her hands, the blonde steps closer. "You are wanted. Henry and I want you.."

Smiling a little, Regina looks up at her. "I'm just glad we have made it this far.."

Squeezing her wife's hands, Emma nods. "And we will get further I promise. We will have our happy ending..its just taking a little longer than expected"

Nodding slowly, the Mayor sighs. "I..am going to go home..I don't really want to..see anymore than I have and..there is Zelena.."

"Of course" leaning forward, the blonde kisses her quick with a smile. "Don't ever forget how much I love you okay?"

Staring at her in awe, Regina cannot help but take her hands back and rest them to cradle Emma's face before kissing her properly.

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Dumping the towel on the side from drying up, Henry looks across to Charming with a concerned look. "Do you think its safe to go back over yet Grandpa?"

Sighing, David looks uncertain. "Hold on.." Heading back out, the former Shepherd looks to see only his wife sat with Hook and Zelena. Deeming it to be peaceful enough, Charming goes to inform his grandson that it was now safe. Catching a glimpse of something on the way back, through a slightly opened bathroom door. Stood within the kitchen with a frown, David then looks to Henry who is staring back with a curiously raised eyebrow while waiting for some sort of instruction on whether they should go back before noticing his blonde mother exit the bathroom.

"..erm..its..its safe Henry.." Charming continues to frown then also glances towards the bathroom as Regina exits quietly and approaches the pair.

"I just wanted to let you know I am going home..Henry, I will see you tomorrow okay?" The brunette smiles towards her son then accepts a hug.

Without a second thought, David blurts out. "Have Emma walk you back.."

Both mother and son look to the former Shepherd shocked before the Mayor speaks up. "Escuse me?.."

"I know..you have your sister but its late and..well Emma's Sheriff..better safe than sorry.." David replies before gesturing that they all head back to the dining table. "Snow, Regina is going home..I said that Emma should walk her and Zelena back..its late and dark so-"

"But David.." The short haired woman glares at her husband for ruining her plan.

"Its safe" the former Shepherd states while his daughter looks confused as to why he would suggest such a thing.

Standing again, the blonde grabs her jacket. "Okay..sure, I'll be back shortly.."

David smiles then nods to Zelena. "It was nice getting to know you Zelena.."

Standing up and following her sister to the door, the redhead responds. "Likewise..thank you for a very interesting dinner, we should all do it again"

Watching the trio of women leave while Snow continues her conversation with Hook, David looks over to Henry who is looking in disbelief. "what?"

"You know!"

Sighing, the former Shepherd rubs his neck. "I think I do..."

Grinning like his blonde mother, the boy looks out the window to Main Street to see his mothers and aunt strolling along with both blonde and brunette subtly linking hands by their small finger.

A/N: I will be adding Cora at some point but whose for an extra twist on their secret by the notion of an unplanned baby via true love magic? Maybe Regina?