SCENE 10
An Unexpected Truce
"Your parents will be here soon with Henry"
Regina commented stroking the blonde head that lay in her lap as they vegged out in front of the tv resting sore overworked muscles.
They had spent most of the weekend in bed making love, slow and sensual, hungry and animalistic, either way they had both loved every second of it.
It wasn't just the Mayors bed that had received a thorough workout, the shower had also become a favoured place of discovery as well as the kitchen of all places when Emma had decided that Regina was all she wanted for lunch.
They were in the 'can't keep their hands off of each other' phase, something that neither woman were used to and both knew somehow that it would never fade.
"Can we rewind back to Friday night? We could combine our magic right? Like when superman saved Lois lane from the earthquake that would have killed her"
Emma grinned as her lover rolled her eyes playfully at her analogy.
"Superman didn't have magic Swan he merely turned back time to stop that insufferable woman from suffocating, personally I wouldn't have bothered"
The former Queen chuckled at the surprise registered in bright green eyes and leaned down to press her lips against her temple.
"I will admit your idea is very tempting but I'm guessing our son will be more than ready to sleep in his own bed tonight"
"You watched Superman? Really?"
The blonde grinned as she sat up and settled down next to the Mayor taking her hand in her own and bringing it to her mouth to brush her lips across her knuckles.
"Henry is fanatic about comics, of course I have watched Superman"
Sighing the brunette rested her head against her lover's shoulder.
"Are you worried about your parents coming here? Seeing us like this? If you would prefer I will refrain from any physical affection in front of them"
"Don't you dare. My parents and this whole damn town need to accept us or stay out out of our lives as far as I am concerned"
Regina chuckled throatily her eyes brimming with love as she leaned in and stole a kiss. She didn't think she would be able to hide her feelings now even if she tried. They had been close before consummating their relationship but now nothing would be able to come between them.
"Y'know we still have an hour until the kid is home. I think watching tv is a wasted activity don't you?"
Emma pressed herself against her lovers body her eyes darkening when they reached her kissable lips.
"What do you say Madame Mayor wanna fool around upstairs with me?"
Regina wrapped her legs around her Saviours waist drawing her as close as possible.
"We don't need to go upstairs to fool around Sheriff Swan when we have a perfectly good couch right here to break in. I believe it's one of the only places that you are yet to have your wicked way with me"
It was true they had managed to have sex In practically every room, Henry's excluded. Emma was more than proud of their achievements over the course of three days.
"I love you Regina this weekend has honestly been the best in my whole entire life, i wish it didn't have to end"
The Mayor stroked her Saviours cheek then leaned in to brush her lips against her mouth.
"I love you too Emma and I feel the same but I don't see this weekend as an end, this is the beginning of our lives together wouldn't you agree?"
Swan sighed deeply as she played with the buttons of her loves silk pajama shirt until a couple popped open receiving her a raised eyebrow.
"That's the perfect way to see it sweetheart and I couldn't agree more. Now I think that you are wearing far too much for my liking"
Regina chuckled as she was gently laid back against the couch.
"I suggest you do something about it then Sheriff Swan"
She closed her eyes and sighed happily
as talented fingers did just as she had asked.
"Hey moms I'm home"
Henry shouted as he kicked off his shoes and put them away along with his jacket before heading into the kitchen followed by his grandparents.
"Hey kiddo did you have a good time?"
Emma returned her sons hug and kissed the top of his head before watching him launch himself at Regina.
"Henry darling you smell like forrest!"
The brunette teased kissing his cheek affectionately.
"Did you and Ma have fun?"
"Yes we did thank you but we missed you of course"
Dark eyes turned their attention to the awkward looking Charmings.
"Thank you for bringing him home"
Emma smirked as the fakest smile grew across the former Queen's lips but not once reaching her eyes.
"That's fine we love having him don't we David?"
Snow answered hating the atmosphere surrounding them but knew she had to bite the bullet if she wanted a relationship with her daughter.
"We do. Henry is a great kid"
Completely ignoring David the brunette turned back to her son.
"Henry why don't you go upstairs and get showered and changed then I'll make you something to eat, your mother has a movie night planned for us"
"Yess! can I have hot chocolate with cinnamon and can we have popcorn?"
He asked making his way over to say his goodbyes to his grandparents his excitement evident.
"Of course now scoot. So Emma tells me that you wanted to speak to me Snow?"
Swan got to her feet intending on making a sharp exit but her hand was grabbed tightly.
"Darling why don't you and your father go and have a beer in the family room whilst I talk to your mother?"
"Sure thing babe...erm sweetheart I meant sweetheart"
Emma chuckled at the raised eyebrow but could clearly see the amusement in Regina's eyes as she lent in for a chaste kiss that was returned before heading for the fridge to grab a couple of buds.
Snow and David watched the display between the two woman and it was very clear to them both that they were deeply in love.
"Is it a good idea leaving those two alone Em?"
Charming asked following his daughter out of the kitchen.
"Relax dad Regina's heart crushing days are over..I hope"
Emma shot back with a chuckle. Her father didn't appreciate the jest.
"So you wanted to talk? So talk"
Regina filled two glasses with wine and handed one to her former nemesis who couldn't have looked anymore sheepish if she tried.
"Or would you prefer that I make this easier for you Snow? I'm well aware that you will never accept mine and Emma's relationship but you are willing to pretend to keep her in your life, does that about sum this up?"
She smiled before taking a sip of her wine at the look that fell on the younger woman's face.
"Actually no Regina it doesn't. Yes i was shocked when I first saw you and Emma at the hospital and I said things that I shouldn't have and i apologise for that I really do"
Snow sighed deeply and sat down heavily picking up her drink.
"When I saw the way you looked at each other when you came into the hospital room I knew then, it was a beautiful thing to see Regina"
The former Queen felt herself blush and cursed inwardly as she pushed a stray lock of her dark hair behind her ear. She had promised Emma that she would make an effort to put things right despite the fact that for once it wasn't her that was in the wrong.
"She's everything to me Snow. I know you probably think that I have some hidden agenda but I don't. I love your daughter and as much as I battled against it for a very long time when she told me how she felt I could no longer deny my feelings"
Snow for the first time in a long time flashed a genuine smile the Mayors way. She instantly knew that the former Evil Queen was telling the truth after all she had seen her in love many many years ago when she was a young girl discovering life and the joys it could bring. She was seeing that again now.
"I have never seen Emma so happy Regina all I ever wanted for her was to find her soulmate like I did with David and I will admit that I encouraged her towards Hook, for a time I thought he might be the one"
A bark of laughter left the brunettes lips before she could stop herself.
"How could you think that useless pirate could ever make Emma happy? He was never anywhere good enough for her"
Snow sighed deeply but eventually nodded in agreement knowing she was right.
"I know I see that now. Look Regina I know we will never be close but we are family and for Emma's sake and our own please can we just call a truce? I would like it very much if we could at least try and be friends"
Regina sipped her wine, she never thought that she would ever be stood considering Snow Whites proposal but she was. She loved Emma and wanted to spend the rest of her life with her, continuing her age old feud with her mother would most definitely not be a good start.
"Ok Snow a truce it is"
She held up her glass well aware they had a long way to go before they would even really consider forgiving each other but this was a start.
'You owe me big time Swan!'
"Shall we join Emma and David?"
Regina was already making her way out of the kitchen with her well needed glass of wine in hand before Snow could utter a reply.
Henry couldn't hide the smirk on his face as he secretly watched his two moms acting like love struck teenagers as they did the dishes together.
"This is nice isn't it?"
Regina glanced over at the Sheriff smiling instantly to find her smiling right back at her.
"Yeah it's really nice"
Emma swallowed back the sudden lump that formed in her throat and was about to turn away from the Mayor but she stepped right in into her space and cupped her face in her hands.
"It's all a little overwhelming I know"
Swallowing hard the blonde leaned in to her love's touch and sighed happily.
"I wouldn't want it any other way"
"Hey moms as much as I love the fact that you're together now this is still gross to watch"
Henry teased rolling up his comic and grinning at his now blushing parents.
"Get use to it kid"
Emma shot back giving her life a squeeze before dipping in for another taste of her lips.
Regina chuckled loving having her family together where they belonged it felt so right, if only she had known from the start that her Saviour was the missing piece of their puzzle.
"Hey Ma will you be here when I get back from Grace's tonight?"
Emma was suddenly lost for words not wanting to assume that the Mayor was ready to have her around all the time, she may need space to think or just catch a breath.
"Of course she will Henry where else would she be?"
The brunette answered casually as she returned to the dishes.
"Unless you have somewhere else to be Swan?"
The Saviour shook her head quickly and let out a relieved breath.
"I'll be here kid"
She assured happy to see their son's eyes light up with excitement.
"Does this mean you live here now with mom and me? Like a real family?"
Regina stopped what she was doing and dried her hands before taking a seat opposite her son.
"We haven't discussed living arrangements yet darling but what I can tell you is that your mother is welcome here anytime night and day and permanently if that is her wish"
Emma felt her heart swell in her chest as she joined her love at the breakfast bar and slid her arm around her shoulders.
"My wish Henry is to be with the two people I love the most so as you guys are it I guess I will be staying"
Regina's head shot up a huge smile on her ecstatic face as their eyes met and held. She had been dreading the moment that Emma would return to her own home.
"Well now that's settled I guess we should get you moved in properly. Are you certain this is what you want?"
The Saviour lent down ignoring the groan that their son emitted and kissed soft lips.
"I don't want to be anywhere that your not sweetheart, I know that everything seems to be happening crazy fast but to be honest I don't care"
The Mayor swallowed hard and couldn't hide the tears that welled up in her happy eyes.
"I don't care either darling. I just want you here where you belong"
"Wow Aunty Zelena was right! You guys are way worse than grandma and grandpa"
Henry muttered as he left the kitchen to go and get ready for school.
"He spends far too much time with my sister!"
Emma grinned as she tucked a dark lock of hair behind the Mayor's ear.
"Thank you Regina"
The brunette raised an eyebrow and caught Emma's hand in her own and pressed her lips to her palm.
"For what darling?"
Emma swallowed back a sudden wave of emotion and lowered her head shyly as her cheeks flushed with colour.
"For giving me the family I have always wanted, for just being you. You really are fucking amazing"
It was the Mayors turn to blush.
"Of course I am Miss Swan!"
She teased leaning forward to plant a soft kiss on her Sheriffs cheek.
"There is nothing to thank me for my love. You have given me more than you will ever know, so how about I take the day off and we go and get your belongings?"
Emma felt like a kid at Christmas and the smile on her face showed it. She was actually moving in with Regina and their son! They would finally be a family, life just couldn't get any better.
"I love you so much"
Regina smiled brightly and pulled her Saviour into her arms.
"I love you too"