Chapter 7

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Regina was pacing up and down the next evening. She wore a beautiful black dress with black heels and a blazer. Rose was sitting on the couch and studied her with a grin. "You look beautiful, Mama." Rose said and Regina smiled at her lovingly. "Thank you, my dear. I just don't know how to tell Emma that you're coming with us." Regina said and Rose giggled. She held her hands in front of her mouth. Regina laughed softly and picked her up. She softly tickled her. Rose squirmed and laughed freely. "Mama!" She shouted and they grinned at each other. Regina kissed her head softly and put her back down on the couch.

There was a knock on the door and Regina quickly walked over. She opened the door and smiled when she saw Emma with a bouquet of roses and pralines in her hands. "Hey." She said and Emma smiled lovingly. "Hey. I brought you some things." Emma said and handed them over. Regina took them and smiled. Rose ran to the door and jumped into Emma's arms. Emma laughed amused and caught her quickly. "Hey, my little one." She said and kissed Rose's cheek. "We are having a date, Emma." Rose said and Emma looked surprised at Regina who bit her lip sheepishly while placing the roses into a vase.

"Well then. I hope you like Italian food." Emma said and Rose nodded. Regina grabbed her purse and then walked to the two. She closed the door behind them and then took Emma's hand. Emma led them out of the building and towards her car. "I don't have a seat for Rose. I hope that will be okay for the few miles we have to drive." Emma said and Regina nodded. Emma opened the car door and pulled her seat back before she helped Rose into the back. She buckled the seatbelt and caressed her cheek softly before she pulled her seat back and pulling the passenger door open. Regina got in and Emma closed the door again before getting in too. She drove them to a Italian restaurant and then helped everyone out.

"I hope you'll like it." Emma said shyly and Regina nodded softly. Rose took both their hands and smiled contently. They entered the restaurant and a few seconds later a waitress already led them to their seats. Emma watched Regina lovingly and then looked over to Rose. Rose looked around amazed and Emma chuckled. Regina studied her and took her hand. Emma looked at her and smiled lovingly. "You look beautiful tonight." Emma said and Regina blushed. "You too." She answered and studied her. Emma wore a black suit for women. "Thank you. Can I ask a question?" Emma asked and Regina nodded. "Why is Rose with us?" She was whispering. "Because Aunty Miri is with Mr. Finnigan again. Ruby is with Henry at the ice rink in the central park and Mama doesn't have so much friends that could watch me." Rose said and smiled delighted when a waiter put bread on the table. Rose took a piece and started munching on it.

Emma stared at her surprised. "She has quite the hearing." Regina said with an embarrassed smile. "And she is right... I didn't have a babysitter for her and everybody I could ask is having plans tonight." Regina admitted and Emma smiled happily. Rose grinned and a waiter cleared his throat next to them. "Would you like to order?" He asked and they nodded. After they had ordered they started talking. "How was the past years in Storybrooke?" Regina asked softly and Emma sighed. "Could have been better... I... I'm angry at myself that I let my parents do what they did... They tortured Ruby... she never said a word... she went through every torture... I'm so sorry..." Emma said and felt Rose's little hand on her own. She tilted her head to Rose and saw that she also held Regina's hand.

Rose's eyes were purple and Emma felt how she calmed down. It was her childlike mind that tried to save the situation. Emma smiled lovingly and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Regina squeezed Rose's hand softly. "Love you, my little baby girl." Regina said and Rose smiled lovingly. The food arrived after a short silence and they started eating. Dinner was a bit slow because their conversations were difficult to hold. When Rose needed to go to the toilet both women walked her to the bathroom. "Stay in the restroom until we come back okay?" Regina asked Rose who nodded. She quickly walked into a stall and locked it. Emma waited for Regina outside the restroom.

"I'm sorry..." Emma said and Regina sighed. "I ruined the whole night." Regina cupped her cheek. "I asked you how Storybrooke was... it isn't your fault." Regina said and Emma sighed. "I didn't wanted to make you feel bad or sad..." Emma answered and Regina kissed her. Emma wrapped her arms around her. "I love you, Regina... I will try my best to make this night still good." Emma said lovingly and Regina nodded softly. "I know." Regina answered and then went into the restroom. A minute later she exited with Rose. They continued eating and the conversations became lighter. Afterwards they started walking to the central park. Emma sat Rose on her shoulders and held her by her legs. "You okay up there?" Emma asked amused and Rose nodded. "Yup."

Regina wrapped an arm around Emma's waist and smiled lovingly. "Can we get candy canes?" Rose asked when she saw a candy shop. The adults laughed and Emma looked to Regina who nodded. "Why not? It's christmas after all." Regina answered and Rose and Emma cheered. "Oh god... two children." Regina laughed amused and Emma smiled. She softly pulled Rose down and held her in her arms. They entered the shop and looked around. Or rather Rose looked around while Emma wrapped her arms around Regina's waist and rested her forehead against Regina's. They smiled at each other and just stood there in silence. Regina looked around them and smiled before something caught her eyes. She gasped and pulled Emma away from the window.

Emma looked around confused. "What's going on, Regina?" She asked concerned and she nodded towards the window. Emma gasped when she realized what bothered Regina so much. "Rose? Come here please." Emma called out and Rose quickly hurried over to them. Regina picked Rose up and looked at the shop owner. "Is here another way out?" She asked him and he shook his head. Regina bit her lip nervously. Emma looked at the two. She grabbed a few candy bars and placed it on the counter. "You'll stay here until I got them away. You can drive my car." Emma said and gave Regina her keys. Regina looked at her and kissed her softly.

TBC...?