Chapter 10

Having insisted that she would go in the ambulance with the blonde even though Robin was stating otherwise, Regina had paced profusely along the hospital corridor for any news on Emma's surgery and not even bothered to contact her father as she knew he was to blame. After falling asleep on the chair beside the young woman's bed once out of theatre, the brunette held tight onto Emma's hand for security.

Shifting slightly on the bed, the blonde peaks her eyes open with a frown at the brightness then glances across at realising someone had her hand. Reaching slowly with her free one to remove her oxygen mask, Emma wets her lips to speak. "Regina?.."

Moving against the chair, the brunette opens her eyes sleepily then sits upright having been met by green ones. "Emma? Are you okay? Shall I get the doctor?"

"No..having you here is enough.."

"Are you sure because I-"

Seeing the professor rise from her seat, the blonde grips onto her hand to prevent her going anywhere. "I need you..to stay here not a doctor"

Going to sit back down, Regina stops at footsteps approaching the room.

"What Regina needs is sleep.."

Sighing, the brunette looks across to the door. "Robin..you don't need to be here.."

"Yes I do as your concerned boyfriend..I-"

"Robin" glaring slightly as she feels Emma let go of her hand, the professor bites her lip unimpressed.

"I also came to remind you that our parents are having dinner later? Remember the one you postponed before due to a sudden headache?"

Watching from her bed, the blonde frowns as she remembers that was the day Robin showed up while they were talking.

Rubbing her forehead, the brunette nods. "Fine. Wait for me outside.."

Shaking his head in disbelief, Robin heads out the door.

Turning towards the young woman, Regina smiles apologetically. "I'm sorry but I do need to sort this out..and for the record he's not my..he just..I said no to his proposal but apparently that doesn't mean we have to break off in his eyes. Emma.."

"Did you postpone the dinner because of me?"

Glancing down guilty, the professor then steps towards the bed once more. "I..couldn't focus on..when you and I were.." Reaching for the blondes hand again, the brunette looks to her. "I'll be back tomorrow before you get discharged okay?"

Simply nodding, Emma peers down to their hands then watches as the woman leaves.

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Walking through her front door, Regina rolls her eyes then turns towards Robin as he followed her in. "Robin you don't need to be here yet! Go home!"

"What has gotten into you lately?! Can't I just-"

"No! No you can't just! Robin when are you going to realise i said no. Not just to your proposal but to whatever you think this is!" The brunette glares annoyed.

"I think it's just your way of getting out of whatever predicament you have got yourself in with that Swan girl!" Moving to stand before the professor, Robin sighs. "Regina, you don't need her in your life..she's dragging you down..what you need is a man" reaching forward to touch the brunette's cheek, Robin grabs hold of the woman's wrist roughly as she attempts to move his hand away.

Going wide eyed, Regina stares in disbelief. "Robin.."

Moving her back, Robin huffs frustrated then heads towards the front door leaving the brunette to stand shocked.

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Smiling over at her parents as they all sat for dinner, Regina speaks up. "Thank you for coming tonight.."

"Yes.." Placing an arm around the brunette, Robin nods in agreement. "It means a lot to us. For you all to be here.." Side glancing his parents, the man then smiles towards Cora and Henry.

"Of course.." Cora replies before sharing a concerned look with Henry.

"I don't understand why he has to be here.."

Feeling awkward, Robin looks to his mother. "Mum.."

"What? I'm just stating the facts. Why you're father has to be here is beyond me. He hasn't been a part of your life for years..not since our divorce and now there's this other kid he's more concerned about..the girl isn't even his! Isn't that right Hank?" Glaring at her ex husband, Robin's mother then smirks.

Dropping her cutlery wide eyed, Regina opens her mouth to speak. "You..."

Looking to the professor, Hank raises an eyebrow. "Me what darling?"

Staring in shock, the brunette mutters. "..Emma.."

Standing abruptly, Hank clears his throat. "Would you excuse me a moment..I need another drink.."

Watching, Robin takes hold of Regina's arm. "Wait..we should get the drinks right Regina?"

Following Robin into the kitchen confused, the professor takes one look at his father and glares angrily. "You did that to her! You're her father?!"

"Should have finished her off..."

Staring towards Robin's comment, Regina then looks between the pair. "Leave. Emma. Alone or-"

"Or what?!"

"That's enough! Dinner is over!"

Looking towards the doorway seeing Cora stood with her hands on hip, the two locksleys move past her. Glancing awkwardly towards her mother, Regina gulps.

"We need to talk dear.."

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Coming off the phone to the hospital to ensure no visitors are allowed to Emma's room, Regina sits down upon the kitchen island opposite her parents. "I've made such a mess of things..I don't know what to do.."

Watching as his daughter grows teary, Henry leans across the surface to take her hand. "It's okay. We can help in anyway possible"

"You shouldn't have to be dealing with any of this daddy..your heart-"

"Is fine. What is more important is my daughter and her happiness"

Sniffling, the brunette wipes away a tear. "After that night when you had a visit from Robin about a proposal..I said no. I don't want to nor will I ever want to be with him but he just doesn't get it..I would never be with him not when..."

"Your heart belongs to another?" Cora pipes up while standing to move around the island so she can comfort her daughter better by bringing her into a hug.

"How did you..."

"Oh my dear child it has been obvious from the start.." Stroking the brunette's hair, the older brunette kisses her head. "But you're both being too stubborn.."

"I was effecting her work..she was failing because of me" leaning into her mother, Regina gives a brief smile as her father squeezes her hand.

"No..I personally think it was down to a lot of things. Her father and not knowing exactly where she stood with you.."

"Regina? What do you want?"

Lifting her head towards her father, the professor answers honestly. "Emma.."

Moving back, Cora rubs her daughter's arms with a smile. "Then go be with her. Tell her at least..come on we will drive you to the hospital"

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Filling in her parents with the rest of the information, Regina enters the hospital and heads down the corridor towards the blondes room. Pausing, the professor looks worried. "He's here..."

Following their daughters gaze, the two Mills glare at seeing Hank strolling around outside the young woman's room. Stepping forward, Henry holds his arm out to prevent the pair going any further. "I've got this.."

"Henry be careful" Cora watches with worry as Regina then slips by the pair and into the blondes room.

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Stood inside the doorway, Regina watches with a small smile as Emma turns from facing the window to face her with a confused and sleepy stare. "Regina what are you doing here? What about your dinner?"

Shaking her head slightly, the brunette takes a breath then makes her way up to the bed before gently taking hold of the young woman's face and kissing her on the lips softly. "You're my priority.."

Blinking a few times at the kiss, Emma slowly sits up and frowns. "I don't understand.."

"It's time I stop hurting you..hurting us. Emma, you are all I think about and it has killed me not being with you or a part of your life these past few months. I confessed something last night..but you were out of it so I'm going to say it again" sitting down on the edge of the bed, Regina gives a watery smile as she leans over to stroke the blondes hair behind her ear. "I love you Emma Swan.."

A/N: told you drama...