AN: I am so sorry for the lack of updating. I really truly am. I have been busier than usual with family things that aren't pleasant in the least and reminds me every day why I moved 250 miles away. Also I would have written more if I had had access to wifi but no go. On top of that classes have started again (ugh). Other than that I'm as well as can be expected for a college student with no time on my hands, a family that I sometimes contemplate never speaking to again, and that requires lots of sleep since my schedule is so freaking hectic.

I would also like to thank each and every one of you for hanging in there with me as I update this story at an agonizingly slow pace.

On to the comments from my lovely readers!

Proudly South African: Thanks mate. And I completely agree with you on all accounts. Enjoy the spotlight but they also have to remember with great fame comes great attention and responsibility. Let's just hope Emmett remembers that in the coming future. Also thank you for sticking with me through my sporadic updates. :)

Ysterpenty: Hell yeah they won! Woot! I wasn't sure if I wanted them to win at first but then I'm like they haven't won in twenty-eight years I'll let them have this victory, for now. And thanks for not being mad though as the god and Author of this story I have the power to change it all! Muahahahahahaha! Seriously though the chick kissing him is a total slag. And as I have thanked PSA I'd like to thank you for sticking with me though I only update when I can. It's nice to know you'll all still be waiting on this story no matter how long it takes to finish. :)

Sletsappies: I know you'll like this chapter. Lots of Cora goodness in the beginning. Love it to death. And yeah, I'm pretty sure I'd want a piece of Emmett too, maybe. I think I could settle for friends though. I'd rather have Regina personally, but to each their own. And hell yeah, gotta give the team some hope for their future so why not start off with a win? And as for putting someone in their place you'll be very pleased I imagine. Enjoy the chapter and thanks for sticking with me. :)

Guest SA: Are you a mind reader cause your prediction on when certain things I planned to happen may or may not happen is scary. And yeah I was totally with you on whether to be upset with Emmett or not, but hopefully this chapter finally helps with that problem. And hey, violence is not the answer...unless you have a friend to help with the alibi. Without further ado though here is what you have been waiting over a month for. Thanks for the patients and enjoy to your hearts content! :)

As always here's the next chapter. (You'll be meeting someone new in this chapter btw)

It was the last weekend Emmett would be finishing off his community service working at the stables and Cora couldn't have been prouder of the plan she'd devised for her daughter and Emmett to spend more time together. It really was a win win situation overall seeing as both Regina and even, her husband, Henry were much happier now that a certain blonde was helping out. Today though was a special day, and a surprisingly hot one seeing as it was still close to the spring, but it worked on the Mayor's favor.

Using the excuse of being Mayor and the owner's wife Cora was 'visiting' the stables knowing exactly at what time her daughter would be showing up that day. With that knowledge in mind she went to find one of the various tool sheds around the property. It didn't take long seeing as Henry made sure to have plenty.

When she found one Cora looked around making sure no one saw her, people would suspect something shady going on had they seen her, and why wouldn't they have? She was doing something somewhat shady. Opening the door she entered the shed looking around for a wrench or something heavy enough to break a water pipe. Tapping her finely polished finger against her lips she scanned the area finally spotting a tool that would do. Walking over to the wall she had been gazing at the Mayor took her selected tool off the wall testing its weight in her hands. Perfect, she smiled before turning and exiting the shed. Now all she had to do was break a pipe.

With wrench in hand the woman made her way to the stalls she knew Regina would be visiting soon. With that in mind she went inside knowing no one would question her though it was odd for her to be carrying a pretty hefty wrench while in a suit, but don't ever let it be said that Cora never got her hands dirty. Once inside the barn she moved to the stall Regina houses her Rocinante in knowing they were out riding with Emmett no doubt well in sight. So she went to work. Walking up to the stall sprayer Cora smiled. It may cost a pretty penny later, but she had the money, and she didn't really care in that moment about the cost as long as her actions brought the two teens closer together.

Sighing the woman lifted the wrench and went to work banging on the wash stall sprayer Henry had installed in a few of the stalls earlier that year. Continuing to hit it Cora was losing her patients because it seemed as if the thing wasn't ever going to break. Thankfully after a few more hits though something finally gave and just in time too since she heard her daughter and Emmett approaching.

"Yeah, I really like it here," she overheard Emmett speaking with her daughter just outside the barn. Thankfully there were two ways in and out which meant she could make her escape without being noticed.

"Could I convince you to stay on?" she could hear the hope and smile in Regina's voice looking around the stall corner to make sure she wouldn't be seen. And with what she saw she knew anything other than some immediate intervention she wouldn't be seen seeing as the two teens were staring and smiling at each other. It was actually really sweet. Pulling out her phone she snapped a picture thankful that the two were too engrossed with one another to hear the shutter sound.

Pocketing the phone she made her way out of the barn unseen, but still close to listen in on what would be happening. And oh how she wasn't disappointed. Emmett followed Regina into the stall with Rocinante ready to help her with whatever she needed.

Hearing the two work together to take the tacking from the horse both laughing as the two bantered playfully. It wasn't long after that she heard the movement of the stall sprayer and the screech of her daughter as water went everywhere.

"Oh my god, Emmett!

"Shit! Fuck! Turn it off!"

"I can't!"

"Then let go of it!"

Chuckling to herself Cora could just imagine the faces of the two as they stood, with the old horse who was surprisingly calm through it all, drenched with water and shocked at their own showers. Deciding to make herself known the woman walked in regal as ever, "What's going on I heard shouting?" she feigned not knowing what happened.

"It would seem that the hose is broken," Emmett supplied seeing as Regina couldn't take her eyes off the boy whose body was covered in a fine amount of water where her daughter was barely covered in any which could only mean one of two things. A) He was closer to the pipe and she was blocked by the horse, or b) he blocked her daughter from most of the water. She was going with option b.

Cora hummed, "Well it would seem we need to get it fixed, but are you both alright?"

Snapping out of her daze of drinking the blonde in as if he were a tall glass of water, with his jeans hung low in his hips and white muscle shirt completely soaked through, she didn't blame her daughter for the trouble she was having, "We're fine mother, just a little wet."

Pursing her lips Cora sighed, "Yes, well seeing as Rocinante still needs to be washed take him to one of the other stalls and I'll inform your father of this."

"Yes mother," Regina replied now leading the old stallion to another stall followed by Emmett but not before he stopped by Cora, "Just to let you know I found this wrench back here," he handed her the tool she used to break the hose pipe, "Just thought you might want to let Mr. Mills know someone might have done it intentionally."

Taking the tool from his hand she simply smiled, "Thank you dear, I'll let him know."

Nodding he simply went after Regina leaving the Mayor with her thoughts and a small smile on her face. Note to self, be more cautious of evidence. And with that last thought she rested the head of the wrench on her shoulder whistling a merry tune as she left to find her husband.

Cora couldn't believe her eyes and on top of that she was now fuming. After all my hard work this tramp comes up and steals Emmett from my baby girl. She growled causing her husband to look at her questioningly.

"Are you alright dear?" he inquired still smiling at the events of the day even as people still whooped and hollered in victory and ran around. Not to mention the fact that Emmett was currently in a liplock in the center of the field.

Glaring at the blonde as the captain did nothing to shove her away in that moment the Mayor was anything but happy, "Just peachy," though her tone implied otherwise.

Seeing the direction of her gaze the man chuckled, "Oh I see," he mused with a soft smile, "The two weeks at the stable was just the setup wasn't it?"

Pursing her lips the woman didn't need to answer verbally knowing her husband already knew he was right. To think all my hard work down the drain. For this flusey. She snorted in displeasure. Hopefully Regina will be alright, she sighed internally knowing her youngest had witnessed the kiss. And to have it happen after so much work Cora had made Emmett do and her plan to make them spend time together flew right out the window.

Standing from her seat the woman looked down to her husband, "I'm going to make sure Regina is alright dear," to which Henry stood as well.

"I'll join you," he replied with a smile if a little sad knowing his girl had a crush on his best stablehand, "I think it'll take more than just you this time. We should get her some ice cream and pizza."

Smiling lovingly at Henry the woman patted his cheek, "Always the wise one," she laughed before making her way down the bleachers followed by Henry.

At first he couldn't believe it. He honestly couldn't believe they'd won. Making the last play he could have only hoped for this outcome for it to have actually happen was another thing entirely. So in his state of shock Emmett didn't even realize he was being lifted into the air by his team along with Shang and Pan until his brother was patting him on the back and the two shared smiles as the three above all else whooped and hollered with the crowd. He'd never felt so proud of the boy's he'd ever played ball with until now. The hard work and dedication that they went through showed in this game today.

Spotting Regina on the bleachers the Captain tapped whoever was carrying him to let him down. He wanted to kiss her and hold her, crowd be damned. Just as he was about to weave through the throng of people insistent on congratulating him and his team a girl came out of nowhere latching onto him with such force that he had to wrap his arms around her just to keep standing not even having enough time to register that her lips were on his. When he finally did notice this he pushed her away looking at her with something akin to disgust and anger.

"What the hell!"

The blonde smiled, "What? Too much?" she batted her eyes prettily, "I guess we could go on a date before we announce we're official. I'm Claudette."

Clenching his fists he looked past her seeing Regina nowhere in sight causing his heart to drop into his stomach. I hope she didn't see that. But deep down he knew that's why she was gone. Returning his gaze to whatever her name is Emmett spoke clearly, "No, I don't want to date you. In fact I would like you to leave me alone and find someone else to whore yourself out to, or better yet find some dignity within yourself and use it because I sure as hell don't ever want to be around you. Hell I don't even know you so please kindly fuck off!" she was in tears by the time he stormed off past her though she reached out to him as he walked away Emmett avoided her touch like the plague.

He was halfway to his Jeep when a voice was calling out to him, "Emmett! Emmett!" he didn't look back. He needed to get to Regina, but the voice kept calling, "Emmett! Wait up!"

Stopping only so Pan could catch up his brother was grinning from ear to ear, "Where you off to bro? Aren't you going to celebrate with us?"

"I messed up man," Emmett frowned.

Seeing his brothers frown the Pitcher just clapped him on the back, "It can't be that bad man-"

"Regina saw a chick kiss me in the middle of the celebration."

"Shit."

"Yeah." the older of the two sighed, "I was actually looking for Regina when that chick came out of nowhere."

Realizing what a mess this was and that there'd be other games Pan gently shoved Emmett towards his Jeep, "Well what are you waiting for? Go grovel and hope her mom and dad don't kill you since I'm sure they saw it too."

Forgetting that her parents had even been there Emmett clenched his keys tighter before running the rest of the way to his vehicle but Pan sure heard the muttered 'fuck' as he did so.

By the time Regina got home she was exhausted both emotionally and physically. It turns out that running home took more out of a person if they were trying to hold back tears and barely keeping them in as it was with all thoughts that had run through her mind along with reminding herself that SHE WAS A GODDAMN MOTHER FUCKING MILLS and that she shouldn't be crying over some boy. What she hadn't expected though was to walk into her home to find her older sister Zelena in the living room eating a carrots while watching a show about fairy tales on TV yelling at the people on screen, "You know if the savior was a guy the producers would so pair them together!" This brought forth a chuckle from Regina, she'd only been able to watch a few seasons before the show began going downhill for her. Honestly is seemed as if the writers had no direction and were ripping off some fanfiction they'd been reading. However that was besides the point now as Zelena had heard her sister.

Turning Zelena noticed the red rimmed eyes and knew something was bothering her sister. However knowing the girl wouldn't want to talk about it right away she simply beamed throwing her arms in the air, "Reggie!"

"Don't call me that," the brunette whined playfully.

"Oh, you know you love it," Zelena smirked as her sister made her way from the stairs where she'd been standing and around the loveseat to sit beside her on the couch. Shaking her head in denial Regina got comfortable on the cushiony and plush couch Once she settled Zelena offered Regina a carrot. Taking the offered food the two sat in silence as the two main characters danced around the obvious tension and chemistry the two had.

"I'm convinced that their boyfriends are actually beards," Zelena broke the silence while crunching on a carrot waving what was left of the vegetable in her hand at the TV, "I mean really they either need to have one of the many well known fanfic writers write for them. Or better yet have them all team up and fix it all."

Humming in agreement Regina watched as the onscreen characters worked together to defeat whatever villain was after them this time, "It was a good show. I stopped really watching after the whole frozen arc really. However I was interested in the DarkSvana arc but they didn't do it justice. There was so much more to cover than what they did and wasn't as good as I was hoping for." she spoke to her sister who just nodded silently agreeing with her.

It was only a few moments later when Zelena turned off the TV with a groan watching as Reia's beau was literally obliviated, "Now lets hope the handless wonder doesn't make a miraculous return."

"And give all us shippers a chance to hope?" Regina snorted finishing off the last of the baby carrots. Zelena simply sighed knowing her sister was right. Oh the troubles and woes of being a shipper she smiled at the thought. But knowing there were more pressing matters to attend to, like the fact that her sister had been on the verge of crying or at least had been when she walked through the doors. Turning so she was facing Regina so her side was resting against the back of the couch and one of her legs was under the other.

"So tell me, what's with the red rimmed eyes girly?"

Thinking that it had been unnoticeable when she arrived home Regina should have known better. Sighing in resignation she slouched into the back of the couch before turning her big brown eyes to Zelena, "It's stupid."

Reaching across the short distance Zelena pushed a strand of hair that had fallen in front of her her sister's face away, "Nothing from you is stupid, so spill. Is it Robin?"

"You shall speak of he who shall not be named!" came their mother's voice from the foyer as she and their father made their way inside the house.

Zelena looking as if she'd missed something simply raised a brow, "Am I missing something?"

"A lot," Regina simply sighed before giving a faint smile, "It actually kind of has to do with this whole situation."

"I'm guessing it's a long story."

Nodding Regina looked to her parent's who were looking at her with understanding, "But that isn't a story for right now." Cora moved to her children, "Now I think we should all go out and spend the evening together and discuss what's been going on later tonight after we've all had some time to unwind and relax."

Liking the idea Regina readily agreed, "Just let me use the bathroom before we go," she stood not waiting for the okay knowing they would wait for her. Once she was out of the room Zelena stood making her way over to her mother then father hugging them both before giving them a serious look, "So, how bad is it?"

"On a scale from one to ten?" Henry asked though Cora simply sighed letting her daughter take a guess.

"I'm guessing it's above a five," Zelena spoke softly knowing it took a lot for Regina to get upset.

Nodding her father agreed, "I'd say about a high eight. Maybe eight point seventy-five."

"Well shit," the eldest daughter whispered to herself and let the conversation die there hearing the bathroom door open to reveal Regina looking more composed than she had been not too long ago.

Making sure her wallet was in her back pocket Regina made her way over to the three waiting for her, "So shall we be off?"

By the time Emmett made it to Regina's house, a drive that usually took five minutes ended up taking twenty minutes since the away team was in a hurry to get out of town along with their fans, but as he pulled up the only vehicle in the drive was Henry's truck. Hopefully they're home. He could all but hope that someone was there.

Getting out of the Jeep he made his way up the walkway and to the door. Taking a deep breath he raised his fist and wrapped his knuckles on the door. Not getting a response in the first few minutes he tried the doorbell figuring they had been minutes later with still no answer Emmett's shoulders slumped in defeat before turning back and making his way to his car. Knowing he had hurt Regina didn't sit well with him, even if it was unintentional and a big misunderstanding. Sliding into the driver's seat he started the engine putting the Jeep in drive and pulling away from the curb deciding he'd try later tonight, and even if they turned him away he wasn't afraid of climbing the rose covered trellis on the side of the house to reach hopefully what was Regina's window.

AN: And there you have it. Glorious chapter 14 after much waiting on your part. Let me know what you all think of what happened and what's to come. I love all of your reviews and how loved this story is.

Also before I go 200th reviewer gets a OneShot.

But until next time this is DV signing off.