It took her a moment but only just to realize that this man standing in front of her, that she had only just met a mere twelve hours earlier, was someone that she was thankful to have in her life.

"No one has ever said anything like that to me before." She smiled.

"What about Henry's dad? I mean didn't he treat you right?" he said hesitantly.

"Grab your drink and we can have this discussion in the living room." She stated as she walked around the table grabbed her glass of wine and waited for him to grab her hand so she could lead the way. Finally she settled in on the couch and so did he.

"Daniel wasn't the sweetest person on the face of the planet. He was nice enough, but he loved my family's money more than he loved me I think. Don't get me wrong he did love me but the prestige of being a Mills in this area was intoxicating. He sobered up quickly when he learned I was pregnant. We had been together for two years and he blamed me for getting pregnant on purpose to tie him down and ruin his career chances." She stared of into space sipping her wine. He noticed that there were unshed tears but didn't draw any attention to it since he could tell that she was trying not to look weak.

"Regina we don't have to…"

"No it's fine I don't mind. It's just not very many people care about my life story."

"Yea what is that about? Everyone that I talked to today seemed extremely surprised that you were taking me under your wing today." he said as he sipped his drink.

"Ahh let me guess you mean Ruby? She's not one of my biggest fans. Because of Daniel actually. He chose me over her but to be fairly honest I think he cheated on me with her often while we were together."

"This only furthers my conviction on the fact that the man was idiot. How can he think that anyone is more beautiful than you?" she leaned over and kissed him as a reward for his sentiment.

"You're sweet."

"I only speak the truth." He chuckled and it was in that moment that he knew he was stuck in Storybrooke for a while.

"You should go." Regina finally sighed.

"What? Did I do something wrong?" he asked genuinely concerned that he had done something to offend her.

"Nothing. You did nothing wrong dear. I just know that I want to take things slow and if you keep sitting here looking as amazing as you do and saying those sweet things I may not be able to help myself. I don't want to ruin this." She explained as she sat her wine glass down and got up and smoothed her dress.

"I understand. I just want to make sure that I haven't offended you or upset you at all tonight." He said as he too got up and followed her to the door.

"No you didn't I could sit here and talk to you all night long and that's the problem I might loose all self control." She leaned into him to hug him and ended up kissing him.

"I can understand that. I might loose it soon too." He breathed as he stepped away from the beautiful brunette.

"Good to know I have that effect on you Detective." She smirked as she raised her eyebrow.

"Um…Regina? You drove me here and I'm not sure how to get back to my sister's place." He laughed. He thought he was in the clear of temptation.

"Oh right. Um give me a second and I'll get my keys." She said and headed to get her purse.

"Are you sure? I don't want to put you out." She returned kissed him and headed toward the door.

"I'm sure the last thing I need is for you to get super lost and never see you again." She said as she headed out the door to her car.

"Really I don't want to put you out Regina you can just point…" she cut him off with her lips pressed against his.

"Just so we are clear," he said as she pulled away, "I could get used to that." He was certain that he had the goofiest grin on his face.

"So could I. And it's not a problem let me take you home please." She gazed up at him and his resolve crumbled. Yes, this woman would be the death of him.

"Fine. We'll do it your way." He followed her to her car and again folded his 6'5" frame into her impossibly small car.