Chapter 12
Turning her attention away from the TV, Regina glances up towards her wife with a small sigh. "Do you think she's plotting something?"
Looking back towards the woman laid across with her head upon her lap, Emma raises an eyebrow as she continues to run her hand through the brunette's hair. "I may not like the woman so far and I know its been a few weeks but maybe..she took into account everything that was said and although you admitted to giving her another chance, she could be just giving you space so you can decide when to see her.."
Biting her lip, the Mayor ponders over what the blonde had just said. "..maybe..I just don't like being in the dark on the matter..either tell me you're staying away or..I don't know..call?"
Smiling a little, the Sheriff pauses with her hand in her wife's hair. "You're worried about her arn't you?..not of what she could do but what could happen to her.."
Appearing ashamed, Regina cannot help but nod slightly. "..she's still my mother..and if anything now more than ever I realize how she feels wanting a second chance because I wasn't exactly the best role model for Henry but now I get a second chance at it..with both of them.." Placing a hand onto her tummy, the brunette then gives a teary smile.
Resting her spare hand on top of her wife's, Emma smiles back then leans down to press a gentle kiss on her forehead. "You are the best mother our children could wish for..so you've made some bad choices, that has never stopped you loving your son and now our little one.."
"Hm..." Briefly looking uncertain, the Mayor then goes coy. "I was thinking..we keep referring to this little bundle of joy as 'little one' maybe..maybe we should find out what we are having at the scan? I mean if you want to that is.."
Grinning at how adorable the woman currently looks, the blonde shrugs. "Babe I don't mind either way but I think you should decide on it..you're carrying so its entirely up to you"
Smiling back, Regina uses her free hand to reach up and guide her wife's head down so she can kiss her on the lips.
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"Okay, I'm moving out"
Peering over from the island where she is nursing a hot beverage, Regina frowns confused at her sister's announcement before sharing the same look with her wife sat opposite. "I'm sorry? Have we done something to offend you?"
Strolling further into the kitchen to help herself to a drink, Zelena shakes her head. "No but the whole reason why I moved in was because of Cora and she appears to no longer be a threat" sipping from her freshly poured mug, the redhead looks towards the pair. "...besides you two are constantly all over each other..its wigging me out..god knows what poor Henry must be feeling like!"
Dropping her mouth open as Emma goes wide eyed at the accusation, the brunette clears her throat. "We are not constantly all over each other!..anyway we're married, its what couples do..enjoy one anothers company.."
"Who are you trying to convince there sis?"
Seeing her sisters small smirk, the Mayor glares and mumbles as she turns back to her drink. "I'll do what I want..its my house.."
Sniggering, the Sheriff nods in agreement. "You tell her babe.."
Rolling her eyes, the redhead moves around the island and snags a piece of pancake from the blonde's plate. "Either way..I'm moving out.." Heading out of the kitchen with a chuckle at Emma's glare over her food, Zelena disappears towards the stairs.
Watching her walk out, Regina then looks down a little while pursing her lips sadly. Noticing her behaviour, the blonde leans over the surface and takes hold of her hand. "You'll still see her..there is no way she is walking out of your life I promise"
"I know..I just got used to having her around..having her here but I suppose..despite having the room, it would end up being crowded with a young teen and a newborn.."
Realizing, Emma looks partly worried. "What are we letting ourselves in for?"
Looking towards her wife and seeing her smile, Regina gives a small laugh then swipes a stray tear from her face. "We must be mad.."
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Shoving her hands into her pockets nervously, the Mayor glances around the street while waiting for the door to be answered as she stood on the top step. Watching the door open, Regina gives a brief smile. "..Hi.."
Clearly surprised, Cora frowns. "Regina? What are you..doing here?"
Feeling a little awkward, prompting the older brunette to step aside and allow her daughter inside, the younger brunette replies. "I..came to see you..see how you were doing and..wondered..I wondered why I haven't seen you since.." Trailing off, the Mayor bites her lip.
"Since the clocktower?.." Finishing for her, Cora nods then closes the door before gesturing that they head towards the living room. "I have no right to pester you into seeing me or to take over any aspect of your life..I simply left it down to you dear..but..thank you for your concern"
"..have you see Zelena recently?"
"Yes.." Spotting the confused frown on her youngest daughter's face, the older woman explains. "I know it may seem odd that I visit and see her but..we are starting off as merely strangers..getting to know one another. You and I are a different matter, we have a history..a not so pleasant one which I know is entirely down to me and I will put right..its harder to..just be normal.."
"It..does appear rather strange but..its a start" Regina comments with a small shrug.
"That it is.."
Taking a breath, the brunette then looks at her mother. "Why..don't you come for dinner..say tomorrow night? We can talk more and it would be nice to make a..good memory.."
Gradually smiling, Cora nods. "I would love to"
"Okay..well Emma and I have an appointment at the hospital for a scan but we will be done by the evening so why don't you come around at 7?"
"I'll be there at 7"
Giving another small smile, Regina makes her way back towards the door and lets herself out while her mother watches with a happy expression.
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"Regina Mills?"
Standing up from her chair in the waiting area, Regina looks towards the doctor. "Swan-Mills.." Receiving a raised eyebrow from both doctor and wife, the brunette simply smiles at the blonde. "Am I not allowed to use that name?"
Letting out a grin, Emma kisses her temple then takes hold of her hand as they make their way into the examination room. Laying back on the bed, the Mayor braces herself with a grip on the Sheriff's knuckles from the coldness about to be felt on her exposed and protruding tummy. Sharing a smile with her wife, Regina then looks towards the screen in excitment at seeing their baby. Hearing the best sound to a mother's ear, the brunette rests her head back taking in the steady heartbeat.
"Would you like to know what you are going to have?" Looking between the pair, the doctor waits for an answer.
Glancing hopeful at Emma, the brunette clears her throat seeing the blonde woman nod then take her hand. "Yes..we would like to know.."
"Okay, lets see.." Staring at the screen, the doctor manuvers the probe into position to check.
A/N: sorry! What are they having? :p
