Chapter 21

Driving back to Storybrooke was a rather peaceful journey for the newlyweds. Emma chose to drive while Regina slid as close to the edge of her seat as possible so she could rest her head on the blonde's shoulder. Henry also sat quiet at the back engrossed in a book. The pair had already planned out their day to end the amazing weekend. First stop was to see Emma's parents, something she wasn't really looking forward to knowing her mother must of been hurt by their abrupt decision as she already missed out on so much of Emma's life. Still, Emma did not regret for one second what her and Regina did. Lastly depending on their visit, they were going to have a picnic as it had ended up being such a lovely Sunday. The perfect way to end it all before returning to the normality of work tomorrow.

Deciding against a pit stop, they drove straight to Storybrooke. Entering through the town line, Emma could hear her phone practically blow up with texts and calls which allowed her to come to the conclusion that not only could the people of Storybrooke not leave the town but also contact anyone once they have crossed the line.

Pulling up by the apartment, the pair got out followed by Henry who decided to dart of ahead and announce his presence. Reaching the top of the stairs, Emma could see that her mother was standing in the doorway looking out to them. Taking a breath, Emma looks to Regina who rubs her shoulder in comfort and nods. Emma walks up to the door coming face to face with Mary Margaret who appeared to have no expression on her face which worried the blonde. In the attempt to keep everything calm Emma used what she would hope soften her mother through whatever she wanted to say to the pair.

"Mom..."

Mary Margaret glances over at Regina who has now mirrored Emma's worried look. "I hear congratulations is in order" wrapping an arm round both of them to the surprise of Regina more than anything. Although she had been hugged by the woman once before, she was sure if anything that Mary Margaret would be out for her blood having married her daughter without the rest of the family there.

Emma smiles to herself hugging back. "So you're not too mad?"

Mary Margaret pulls back. "I have to admit it was a shock receiving your letter but I knew there must of been a good reason behind it and at the end of the day your happiness is all that counts to me"

Emma continues to smile taking Regina's hand who still is in a bit of shock from the hug. "I most definitely am"

Following her mom into the apartment, Emma looks over to see David talking away with Henry. On seeing his daughter, he smiles at walks over hugging her. "We missed you"

Emma hugs back frowning. "I was gone two days"

David pulls back. "So? Your my daughter I like to know where you are. Although I knew wherever it was you were safe with Regina around" turning to the brunette he places a hand on her arm. "Thank you for bringing her back safe"

Regina nods with a small smile. "Like I would let anything happen to either of them"

Mary Margaret watches the scene from the kitchen surface starting to make drinks. "I just have one question?"

Emma bites her lip looking over knowing it wouldn't be long before she would say something about it all. Mary Margaret gives a pleading look to her daughter. "Please tell me you at least took photos?"

Emma's eyes widen realizing that they were so wrapped up in getting married they didn't think. "Oh.."

Henry grins from his spot on the couch. "Of course we did! Or...I did"

Regina looks over to him as Mary Margaret heads over sitting with him leaving David to do the tea. "You did?"

Henry nods pulling out his camera. "You two seemed to wrapped up in each other so I just snapped away, I was hoping to print and put into an album for you before you found out but if you said no to Grandma she would probably go crazy"

Mary Margaret nods in agreement. Regina smiles and heads over joining them so Henry is in the middle showing both his mom and grandmother the photos. Emma walks round the kitchen counter to help David. "So what pet talk did you give mom to stop her yelling at me?"

David looks over. "What makes you think I said anything?"

Emma raises an eyebrow. "Come on.. There is no way she would of accepted this unless you stepped in with your calm influence"

David stops with the tea and leans against the counter. "Okay maybe I did but honestly? I didn't have to say much, like she said we both just want you happy..."

Emma crosses her arms copying her father not buying it. David chuckles. "...and I promised her that she could throw you a party at Granny's"

Emma smiles. "Well that's good because Regina and I wanted to get everyone together to celebrate"

David nods smiling back and finishes the tea before looking at her again. Emma looks back. "...what?"

David shakes his head. "You are just like your mother, stubborn and won't let anything go until you have got what you want"

Emma chuckles. "Well that isn't exactly a bad thing"

David heads over handing everyone a drink as they continue looking at the photos.

Leaving after their drinks and conversation on their party, Emma and Regina left the apartment alone. Although the intention was to have a family picnic, Henry informed them that they needed alone time. They tried to protest that he had given them alone time yesterday however, his argument proved more strong telling them that although they were alone, he was still about and in their care where as if he stayed with David and Mary Margaret, they wouldn't have to worry.

That seemed to change their plans significantly as they headed home to celebrate their own way by ripping each other's clothes off before even making the bedroom.

They never did make their picnic.

Author's note: what will married life bring? Should I throw a spanner in the works? ;)