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As they enter the club, Regina is instantly hit with loud music. She's happy that she is accompanied by her two friends. She has far too many bad memories from coming to bars. Regina knows she's pretty, her Mother had always made sure to parade her around, always made sure her looks were up to standards. You are a lady after all, her Mother's voice mocks. Coming to bars is something Regina has tried to refrain from. People always seem to think that since she's pretty they could get up close and personal.

Ashley, Regina, and Ruby sit down at a small booth in the back, a secluded corner.

"What are you getting Regina?" Ruby asks Regina.

"Umm… just get me a glass of red wine Rubes."

"Reginaaaa" Ruby whines as if she were a child, "you're NO fun!" Ruby groans.

Regina chuckles, "I'm a Mother Ruby, fun is not in my job description."

"I'm getting you a shot!"

"No you are not!" Regina protests.

"If I get you a glass of wine and three shots I promise that's all you'll have to drink tonight without any complaints from me."

Regina rolls her eyes at her friend's obstinacy. "One shot."

"Two."

"Ruby." Regina warns.

"Regina…" Ruby mocks her. Ashley laughs at the pair in front of her.

"Regina, just take the two so we don't have to deal with Ruby's stubbornness."

"Oh is that what it is, I thought it was whining." Regina laughs as Ruby sticks her tongue out.

"Fine." Regina sighs.

"YAY!" Ruby all but jumps out of the booth to get their drinks.

"What are you getting anyway?"

"Oh, I've let Ruby order for me ever since I've known her." Ashley giggles, "probably not my best idea, but I'm not a big fan of whining" they both chuckle at that. Ruby comes trudging back, her arms full of drinks.

"Ok, two shots for Reggie, and a glass of wine. Whiskey and three shots for Ash and four shots for me and scotch."

Regina raises her eyebrows in surprise, "four?"

"I'm thirsty" Ruby shrugs.

"For alcohol?"

"Always" Ruby smirks as Regina and Ashley chuckle.

"Oooooo! Let's talk about Robin!" Ruby suggests with a mischievous gleam in her eye. Ashley chuckles as Regina's blush grows.

"Let's not" Regina responds.

"Awww! Reg your blushing!" Regina covers her cheeks with her hands. "Regina likes him!" Ruby announces excitedly.

"Do not!" Regina murmurs.

Ashley smiles sweetly, "Regina do you like him?"

Regina shrugs while fiddling with her wine glass. "I just met him."

Ashley shrugs, "The first time I met Thomas I realized I liked him."

Thomas is Ashley's boyfriend. They had recently met, both had found that their attraction to each other is strong. Regina has met him once, they are actually a cute couple. 'Love at first sight' Ruby always says.

"I don't know I… I've only ever had one boyfriend and he was the love of my life…" Regina got lost in the memory, the memory that has always made her smile.

They were racing, Daniel had dared her, said that she couldn't possibly beat him in a horse race. Oh man he was so wrong, they set up a start and stop point between two trees in the nearby forest. Regina's horse Rocinante was saddled and ready as Regina mounted him.

"Ready, stable boy?" She said smirking at Daniel. God was she happy her mother was out of town on a business trip.

"Yes your majesty" Daniel mocked. Regina giggled at the silly nickname Daniel had given her. After they met they found a friendship that quickly spiraled into a relationship where they had found their love for each other. Daniel had referred to her as a queen due to her beauty and she called him stable boy due to his work. They both love horses, after he taught her how to ride they found it to be one of the things that they loved to do together.

Daniel mounted his horse.

"Ready… Set…Go!" Wind rushed past her, her hair rustling in the wind behind her. Her eyes were set on the tree that marked her win. Not more than thirty seconds passed before she touched the tree, slowing Rocinante to a stop. Breathing deeply, she looked over her shoulder where Daniel had appeared not long after her.

"Ugh!" He groaned as Regina giggled. She hoped down from her horse, letting Rocinante's reins loose, knowing he wouldn't stray far.

"I win!" She said excitedly. Daniel chuckled as he mirrored Regina's earlier actions.

"That you did" He walked up to her and encircled his arms around her waist. "And what would you like for your miraculous win, your majesty?"

"Hey!" She playfully hit his shoulder.

"Need I remind you who taught you how to ride?" He asked with a mischievous grin. She chuckled and rested her forehead against Daniel's. "I love you" he said softly. Regina hummed with a bright smile on her face, this feeling was one she has never felt before. Perfectly content, peaceful.

"I love you too" She replied softly kissing his lips.

She was Happy.

Seemingly lost in the memory Regina smiles, then continues "then, after he passed away," Regina swallows the lump in her throat "I had Henry and my love life just sort of stopped." Ruby and Ashley smile, they could see the way Regina talks about Henry's father. It's clear that she loved him. She always will.

"Regina, you know it's ok to like Robin right?" Ashley asks softly.

Regina shakes her head with a small smile, "I don't know…"

"I have an idea!" Ruby exclaims brightly.

"Why do I have a feeling that I'm not going to like it…" Regina says eyeing Ruby cautiously.

"Oh hush! You and Robin can go on a date!" She chirps like a five year-old child.

"That's your bright idea?" Ashley asks.

"Yes! I don't think Regina would actually ask. So I'll do it."

Regina raises a perfectly manicured brow in suspicion. "You're going to ask Robin to go out on a date with me?" Ruby nods.

"He obviously likes you Gina!"

"How would you know?" And as if replaying Ruby's last comment she adds, "and don't call me Gina." Ruby rolls her eyes, "You realize that when you came out of the bathroom you two had a staring contest right?"

Regina audibly gulps, "no…" she mumbles. Of course she remembers. His bright blue eyes were so captivating.

Stop! Don't think about his eyes Regina! She reprimands herself.

Ruby smirks "denial" she sings songs.

"Annoying" Regina singsongs back. Regina decides to finish off both of her shots in one go. Squinting her eyes as the scorching liquid makes its way down her throat.

"Dance time!" Ruby shrieks when the three of them finished all of their drinks.

"No, it's been almost two hours since we left. I've had three drinks, you've had more than enough, plus we have work tomorrow. We're going home."

Ruby opens her mouth in shock, "two hours isn't girls night!"

"Actually going home doesn't sound so bad" Ashley says.

"But dance time!" Ruby pouts.

"Next time Ruby."

Ruby sighs, "fine but only if Regina and Robin agree on a date tonight."

Regina gives out a deep sigh, "Ruby…"

"Let's go ask Robin on a date!" Ruby says all too excitedly. It's clear the girl has had her fill of drinks.

Regina laughs while shaking her head, "Ok"

She isn't used to this, friends. As a young girl all she ever had was Daniel, it's different but she doesn't feel lonely like she has for most of her life. People who care for her, which wasn't a long list until she moved here with Henry.

When they step out into the cool midnight air Regina says, "thank you" with genuine sincerity in her eyes.

Ruby and Ashley eye her confusingly "you're welcome?" Ruby asks, was she really thanking them for coming to a bar?

Regina shakes her head with a smile, "Not for the bar, for caring" tears fill her eyes as she adds, "about what happens to me… No one's ever…" Ruby envelops her in a hug, softly stroking her back.

"Always" she whispers.

Ashley comes up softly touching Regina's arm "we will always be here for you Regina."

"Yeah! You're stuck with us!" Ruby says as they all laugh and head back to the motel.