Chapter 11
Walking along Main street, Regina takes hold of her wife's gloved hand and hugs into her arm nervously. Peering across, Emma squeezes her hand as they reach the library and walk inside. "You don't have to do this Regina, not if you don't want to"
Nodding, the brunette replies quietly. "I know..but I need to.."
"Okay, well I will be staying right here if you need me" the blonde states before kissing the Mayor's head affectionately.
Managing a smile, Regina begins to make her way over towards the door leading up to the clocktower. Glancing back briefly to her wife, the brunette ascends the staircase while giving her bump a small and protective rub.
"You came.."
Looking ahead towards her mother as she reaches the top, the brunette bites her lip surprised at the woman's uncertain tone, clearly not expecting her youngest daughter to show. "..yes.." Moving to stand in front of her mother, the Mayor raises an eyebrow as she grows more confident. "You want to talk. Talk."
Clearing her throat, Cora takes a breath then looks at her daughter sincerely. "I know just apologizing will not be enough for what I have done..what I put you through but I am hoping that you can give me one more chance to prove to you I've changed..just one more and I promise you if I ruin that chance, I will personally rip my own heart out for you to crush"
Blinking in disbelief, Regina gulps and remains silent, staring at her mother.
"Remember when..before all this started and we had this one good summer when you were I think about 6..your father and I took you to the stables to see the horses. You always had a passion for them and yet you never saw a real one before so we wanted to surprise you..I never forget your face that day..it was the only time I ever saw you so..free and happy..I want to see that Regina again..I want to see my little girl again.." Continuing to explain, the older brunette goes glassy eyed at the memory.
Glancing down, the brunette grows teary remembering. "That..that was a long time ago mother..and now I have to think not just for myself but Zelena and my family.."
"I know and I also know Emma and Henry are the best things that have ever happened to you..you deserve to be happy and I am going to make sure no one will ruin that..please just-" reaching out with her hand, Cora frowns watching her daughter flinch and automatically shield her stomach. "Regina?"
Hugging herself protectively, Regina inhales sharply.
"Are you..are you.."
"I've not just got Emma and Henry.." The brunette finishes for her mother and confirms the woman's suspicions.
Lighting up, Cora smiles. "Well thats wonderful news dear"
Appearing confused, the Mayor questions. "Is it?.."
Deflating, the older brunette simply nods before replying. "Of course it is..a new addition to the-your family.." Cora quickly changes what she was about to say, not wanting her daughter to think she just assumed she was part of the family as she had lost that right many years ago.
Watching the woman cautiously, Regina lets out a deep sigh. "One more chance..but, don't expect anything overnight..and I swear if you even think about hurting any member of my family, you will pay"
"I understand..thank you.." Attempting a small smile, Cora steps forward making the brunette even more wary. "Sorry..I just was going to..leave..I didn't want to take up anymore of your time" gesturing past her daughter towards the open door leading to the library, the older brunette waits until the Mayor moves to the side.
Following the woman with her eyes as she walks past, Regina hesitantly reaches out in time to take hold of her hand lightly before offering a small smile in return for the ones her mother had shared. Getting teary at the sentiment, Cora squeezes her daughter's hand briefly then releases before disappearing downstairs.
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Seeing her wife emerge from the doorway, Emma quickly makes her way over and wraps her arms around the woman's back tightly. "Are you okay? I saw her leave..walked right past me, I really had to hold my tongue..I was worried what may have happened.."
Cuddling in, Regina smiles against the blonde's shoulder at the concern. "I'm fine..she talked, I listened then I said I would give her one more chance..providing she doesn't hurt any of my family..and she knows about the baby, lets just say I went into mama bear mode.."
Chuckling, the Sheriff strokes the back of her wife's head then pulls away to look at her and check her over. Rolling her eyes, the brunette takes hold of her hands to reassure her. "I'm fine Emma.."
Running her thumb across Regina's hand, Emma grins. "Okay. Lets go home.."
"Only if we stop at Granny's on the way..I have seriously been craving her apple pie, which I don't know why because they are not made from my apples"
Sniggering, the blonde leads her hormonal wife out of the library and towards the small diner before heading home.
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"Henry? Could you come down here a moment please?"
Raising an eyebrow curiously, Emma notices the serious nod she receives making her realize what Regina wants to do. Patting her arm in confirmation, the brunette smiles a little. "Its time..and yes I know what was said but after everything with mother, I want to grasp at every happy moment there is that we share and I don't like lying to him as much as you"
Grinning, the blonde looks towards the kitchen doorway seeing their son enter.
"Mom?"
Seeing the confused gaze of their son, Regina gestures to a stool at the island. "Henry, your mother and I need to talk with you...Emma?"
Clearing her throat, the Sheriff steps towards the boy who has sat himself down while staring between the two women curiously. "Henry..I know that our family hasn't always been the most..functional of families but the main thing is we're happy, safe and loved because you are loved and we are so proud to call you our son..you have changed our lives without realizing it. For one you pushed us together which is why we are now...ready for the next step...which may come after marriage.."
Having an idea where this is leading, especially while spotting the death grip both his mothers seem to have on each others hands, Henry bites his lip to hide a smile. "So...kids?"
Both nodding, the brunette looks to her wife to continue. Emma looks towards their son and smiles. "Kid..your mom is..pregnant..with your brother or sister.."
Matching a grin, Henry slides off his stool and makes his way over to the pair, wrapping an arm around both in a hug. "I'm happy for you guys..and I can't wait to see my brother or sister"
Hugging back, Regina rubs his shoulder. " neither can we..its just you, us and the little one."
Sharing a bigger hug, the trio smile amongst thenselves with Emma sharing a gaze with her wife.