Sorry this is short but I think I am going to start rounding it off to an end but this chapter is not the end.
Chapter 10
Meeting the brunette half way as they had covered the whole area of the park, Emma covers her mouth beginning to sob. "..Regina..what am I...she's my little girl..."
Pulling the blonde into a hug, the brunette wants to cry herself but manages to hold it together for the woman in her arms. "We'll find her..we will" hearing her phone go, Regina searches her pocket as the pair pull back. Answering, the brunette hears the Sheriff say three words she was so desperate to hear.
"We've found her."
"Oh thank god.." Switching to speaker, the Mayor sighs in relief giving a smile of reassurance to Emma who looks to the phone eagerly.
"She got lost looking for ice cream? The woman who runs the ice cream shop found her wondering outside and called"
"We're on our way" hanging up, Regina feels the blonde latch onto her hand as they hurry out the park and down Main Street towards the shop.
Rushing inside, the pair see the small blonde perched on the counter with her legs swinging while talking to the Sheriff. On sight, Emma goes over quickly and scoops her up off the surface and into her arms tightly. "Baby what happened?..don't ever wonder off okay?"
Grace hugs back tightly while also reaching for Regina's hand before muttering quietly. "Ice cream makes me happy and Gina was sad..she was leaving..I get ice cream mommy, for Gina"
Feeling terrible, the brunette lets a few tears go as she joins the hug before pressing a kiss to both blonde's heads. "No Grace I'm sorry if..I'm not leaving I'm so sorry"
Biting her lip sadly, the girl then pouts. "You don't want to be my mama.."
"I do! Of course I do..I just got worried because we are all so far away from each other. Sweetheart don't ever think that. I love you as if you were my own" the Mayor explains prompting the small blonde to switch over and latch onto Regina for a hug. Looking over the girls shoulder as Grace clings to her neck, the brunette mouths, 'I'm sorry' to Emma who watches them.
Leaning across to swipe a tear away from the Mayor's cheek, the blonde shakes her head then kisses her temple, knowing how bad and guilty the woman feels.
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Returning back to the mansion with a tub of ice cream to boot, Regina locks up for the night then follows the two blondes upstairs so they can all change into their pjs before returning downstairs. Stroking the girl's hair, Emma smiles thankfully at having her daughter back. "Bug why don't you help Regina pick a film?"
Nodding, Grace takes hold of the brunette's hand and heads into the living room to choose something for them all to watch. Returning from the kitchen with 3 spoons, Emma settles herself on the couch opposite Regina with the small blonde in the middle then passes the spoons as she opens the tub. Eating some, Regina smiles playfully at the girl and taps her nose with a blob of ice cream. "You're right Grace, ice cream does make you feel better"
Grinning happily, Grace replies before attempting to lick the ice cream off of her nose unsuccessfully. "You're right mama.."
Smiling at the title, the brunette lays back to share an adoring look with Emma before starting to watch the film. As Grace fell asleep half way through, the older blonde chuckles at her daughter nearly face planting the now empty ice cream tub. Lifting the girl up as Regina removes any mess, Emma announces she will be back then heads upstairs to tuck her daughter into bed.
Returning shortly, the blonde makes up for the bigger space and sits beside the brunette who is watching her intrigued. "Emma, I-"
"Don't even think about it" Emma cuts in before turning to face the woman and taking hold of both her hands. "Let's just forget about earlier..I understand your concerns and that you don't want to hurt me or Grace but I promise you, we will make this work..even if it means we move here"
Eyes widening at the revelation, Regina inhales sharply. "What? But Emma-"
"Stop overthinking woman! I want to be with you, we want to be a family so we will and we are going to move here because I love you" the blonde blurts out before going coy at what she said.
"You..you..." As a smile spreads across her face, the brunette releases their hands as she practically pounces and cups the woman's face, kissing her. Falling back into the couch seat, Regina gives Emma a series of pecks then pulls back far enough to speak while glancing down at her. "I love you too"
Grinning, Emma pulls her back down for another heartfelt kiss. A kiss that soon escalated to more as the brunette then leads the blonde upstairs to her room and closes the door behind them.