Chapter 25 : Boom
A/N : thanks guys for the all the love for the last chapter I wasn't sure at first on how to do their dates but I am glad it turned out good and I love how Emmett and Regina went back and forth and also how He included Henry into their Third & I know ya'll are wondering what does Leopold Want….
Since Emmett and Regina went on their third date does that mean their going to sleep together not necessarily nope hopefully they go slow but not too slow and those wondering when is Emmett's Birthday well you will be happy to know he will be celebrating it this chapter...
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Currently Emmett was resisting the Urge, not to Punch the older man again like he did back in Hawaii he wondered what he wanted with Regina so being the person that he is he walked up next to the brunette and stood next to her.
" Is everything alright Gina?"
Stopping mid talk, both Leopold and Regina turned to look over at the blonde man who was currently standing next to her she smiled and moved closer to Emmett reaching for his hand and putting it on her waist.
" actually Emmett everything is good, Leopold didn't want anything."
The Old man looked, at both Regina and then back at Emmett at first he didn't recognize him but Leo got closer and he eventually had an evil smirk on his face before he crossed his arms along his chest.
" I thought I recognized, you you're the one That punched me. back in Hawaii what was your name again Swan wasn't it-"
Emmett cleared his throat, and let go of Regina's waist he made his way in front of Leopold allowing the man to fully look up at him since he was at least five-six inches taller than the older man who he thought was creepy.
" actually It is Swan, but my Name is Emmett. And I won't apologize for why I did it but I will say I am sorry for putting my hands on you-"
" Now If you'll, excuse us me and Regina. Have some business to discuss."
Being excused meant, that the man didn't want Emmett there and honestly he didn't feel comfortable leaving Regina nor Henry anywhere near him so he being the stubborn person he has always been he didn't move.
" we have no business, Leo if you're looking for my mother. She should be in her office otherwise I am enjoying my date and my son so please leave me alone."
Smirking at him, Emmett walked alongside Regina while they made their way back to Henry of course she felt good about finally getting to tell the Old pervert off since he always thought she was his.
Both Adults made it back, to Henry who was beaming from ear to ear since he had gotten to meet all the incredible animals up close this time seeing his mother and his best friend in the world walking his way he decided to run and then Jump into Emmett's arms.
" I got's to see, all the Animals today Mama they had cool. Tigers and some bears and also those big eared Elephants-"
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Making it home, Henry had passed out halfway there so of course Emmett parked the car and made sure not make too much noise and watched Regina get out also he smiled before going into the back and unbuckling the four year old and picking him up.
" He is out like a light, and I wanted to thank you. For today the date was perfect and also I think a certain somebody enjoyed themselves a lot more."
Regina came back down, the stairs and saw that Emmett was standing by the door with his hands in his pockets she wondered why he hadn't chose to sit down making her way to him she heard him sigh.
" I wanted to apologize, for earlier calling you out your name. And putting my hands near your body I know I should have asked."
" You do not, have to apologize for anything. Actually I am use to the nickname and also I kind of liked the fact that you were being protective of me and Henry-"
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Making her way to him, Regina got up into his face more like she looked up and placed her hands on this solid chest and felt his heart flutter Just like hers both Adults stood in front of each other and Just stared.
" I would do it, all over again he had no right."
Smiling in front of this man, she watched his features change and so she watched the Blonde man God pull his head down closer to hers and knew what was coming next making a move she met him halfway and felt his lips on hers she pulled his head down closer and felt his hands on her waist their make out session was getting intense then she felt him pull away.
" What's wrong did I do something?"
Smoothing his hands, on his lips he could still taste her lipstick on his lips Emmett knew he didn't want it to end but they couldn't be the Cliche that every movie he had seen where after the third date the couple would Just have sex.
" You did absolutely, nothing wrong God you're going to kill me. I Just wanna make sure your heart & Mind is ready not Just your body is 110% sure you are ready to take the next step in our relationship if it is a relationship."
Taken back by what, Emmett Just said she never met someone who was wise and thoughtful like he was she wondered why she had treated him the way she did some of it was because of what her mother was telling her and then the rest was insecurities.
" I guess you're right, I'm not use to someone else. Taking my needs and everything else into consideration It's Just it has been a long time since I felt something after a Kiss like that-"
Emmett couldn't help but bite, his lower lip and look at the beautiful brunette woman with loving eyes if he had to be honest he remembered at one time he would never take in a woman's consideration usually he would Just take her in her bed and left the next morning but Now he's turning 30 in a few days and he's got Henry who has changed him a lot along with his mother.
" Do you wanna have coffee?" right now I have some."
Regina said before making her way, into her kitchen and grabbed two cups and turned on her Keurig reaching for the pods she noticed also that Emmett had yet to move from where he was standing and so she waited for a minute and saw him making his way to her.
" If you're worried, about Henry waking up. Don't worry once he's asleep he's out for the rest of the night."
Smirking to himself, Emmett knew this would be a bad Idea but it was Just a cup of Coffee he made his way over to Regina and sat down on one of her kitchen Island chairs even if they were uncomfortable he sat down and waited.
Moving from the kitchen, to the living room Both Regina and Emmett Just sat up half the night talking that is until he looked at his watch and saw that it was midnight getting up he told her thank you for the Coffee and she watched him walk to his car and then come back to where she was standing he leaned closer and kissed her cheek before getting into his ride and driving off she of course had a smile on her face.
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It was the Middle of June, and it had proven to be a busy month for Regina business was chaotic and on top of that she hadn't spoken to Zelena at all since she was going over wedding stuff and getting the nursery ready which made no since she wasn't due at this moment.
" Belle can you bring, me my schedule for the next two. Weeks please I want cancel a few things if you do not mind."
A knock came, and Belle entered the woman's office with her book and along with the prettiest purple lilies that Regina had ever seen she had the brightest smile on her face as they made their way to her desk.
" Here is your schedule, and also had these flowers. Delivered plus your mother called she wanted to know if you were coming to the Picnic-"
Regina took the flowers from Belle, and sniffed them before dismissing her and closing her door.
In Just a week , Emmett's 30th birthday would be approaching he would officially be Joining the thirties club since he was younger than Graham they always Joked that he acted like an old man but now he was going to be one.
" Guys in all Honesty, what's the big deal about turning. 30 I know plenty of people that including Regina I am Just a year older."
Neal, August and Ruben had made it back, into L.A. Just in time for their friends birthday of course Killian was the only one missing since he went back home to check on his mother who had all of a sudden became Ill.
" I get you , but dude Regina's 30 makes her sexy. You on the other hand you're out of your baby stage and into Adulthood-"
Even though, they were all behind each other Neal and August were the same age and Ruben was close behind Emmett being only 27 and then the oldest Patriarch would be Graham he was 34 years old and the wisest.
" a little birdy told me, that you have been courting. A certain Brunette bombshell with the last name Mills does this mean you guys are cool Now?"
Emmett finished putting stuff, away in his kitchen while the guys stayed in the living room he knew that they would find out Him and Regina sooner than later making his way back to his friends he decided to sit down and relax for a minute.
" I decided to have something here, nothing big Just friends and a small dinner."
The guys all turned their heads, and looked at their friend because normally back in Hawaii they would be going to Maui or the big Island to celebrate along with Emmett meeting a beautiful non native woman flirting with her and then taking her back to his place but now he was different but in a good way.
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Meanwhile speaking of Regina, she had just finished up an important meeting and she was getting ready to leave to pick up Henry when all of a sudden she saw a brunette head that matched hers running towards her she smiled and squatted down.
" Mama I had so much fun, with Auntie Zee we gots Ice creams. And then she took me to the water parks where I made new friends."
Putting her son down, Regina couldn't help the smile on her face seeing Zelena who looked worn out of course she was she had a prominent baby bump and she was also Glowing she made her way over to her and they hugged.
" thank you for taking Henry, How are you feeling today. I see my Niece or Nephew is growing do you or Graham know what you're having yet?"
Zelena looked over to her sister and sighed. " No we don't, I wish he/ she would stop being so damn shy I'm ready to paint the nursery also."
Finally the sisters had a chance, to sit down and have lunch with so much going on this was much needed since Zelena knew that not long after she would be responsible for a newborn and also planning her wedding.
" So I forgot to ask, how did your dates with Emmett go?" I know Graham said Em told him that you guys have been going out a lot lately Is everything Okay with you two now?"
Regina had this knowing smile, on her face she was wondering when her sister was going ask about their dates honestly her and Emmett were better than cool they were good honestly she wanted to get to know more and more about him.
" we are good actually, we have been hanging out talking. And it so happens that he is having a dinner birthday party at his rental home this weekend are you and Graham coming?"
" G did say something, about it being Emmett's birthday I guess we couldn't miss it he's our friend."
Thursday morning came around and Currently a certain Swan, was woken up by his crazy friends who were banging on his bedroom door moving from the bed Emmett reached for some underwear since he usually slept naked opening the door he was greeted by his favorite Knuckleheads.
" Happpy Birthday to you, Lil-big bro how does it feel?" ya know to be in the 30's club now-"
Neal asked Emmett while flopping down on the couch in his bedroom.
" Happy Birrrfffdaaayy man, I honestly remember you. as this scrawny blonde haired teenager that I always had to protect whenever he got into trouble."
August walked in with a gift, behind his back they were all thankful to have Emmett in their lives and each one of them wouldn't have it any other way of course Ruben said he would be over later and Graham would be there soon.
" We can do whatever, you want surf the California coast. Go Hiking like we usually do We are getting dressed right now which means you need to do the same and shower plus brush your teeth."
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The guys decided on their favorite secret spot, that they hadn't been to since they were kids and Emmett was also in for another treat while he was upstairs in his bedroom getting dressed August texted Regina and gave her directions.
" Just a year older, and I think even more Sexier than I was before."
Jumping in the car, Emmett whistled and toenails and Jingling could be heard before both of Emmett's dogs came running out the house they raced towards the car and Jumped in also he wasn't going to leave them out.
" don't look now man, but It looks like your favorite two people are here."
Turning around Emmett saw, Henry and Regina making their way over to the men with a big smile on his face he called out for the four year old who then saw him and started to run towards him Em smirked and let Henry Jump up.
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Operation Party Swan, was officially a go Regina let Henry stay with the guys while she, Zelena and Graham went all around L.A. to pick up the food and other things even though it wasn't until this weekend they still wanted to get everything together.
" Just make sure, everything is perfect for Saturday."
A pregnant Zelena said, while watching Graham and the others get Emmett's backyard ready of course she was hoping that her Nephew and her sister was enjoying their time with the Blonde surfer.
" Babe relax okay, Emmett's going to love this. He already wanted a party at home I have known the guy since he was a teenager Trust me he doesn't care for perfection."
Everything was finished, and Emmett's backyard was officially ready for Saturday of course Zelena knew that he didn't care for perfection but at least she wanted to do something for him since he has done so much for her family especially her sister Regina.
So Saturday came quicker than it should have, and the one person more excited than the birthday recipient was Henry he got the chance to spend the night over at Emmett's which Regina knew he would love currently the four year old went into the Surfer's room.
" Emmett's you gotta gets up, todays is your birthday party come on."
Speaking of the surfer Emmett smiled, under the covers he looked and pulled Henry up under the covers along with him laughing was heard and then the four year old wiggled out from him and pulled the covers off his friend.
" Okay Okay….bud I'm up, did you cook me breakfast?"
Following the four year old, Em made it down the stairs and saw that Neal and the guys were moving around Zelena's Kitchen of course it looked like a Hurricane had blown through smirking at them he watched Henry run over to them and grab a plate they told him to go sit down and walked behind him while he did.
" Awwwh thanks guys, and thank you Henry for making me breakfast-"
After eating and cleaning the place up, Emmett had texted Regina to let her know that Henry did good last night and that she could pick him up from the house later on since they would be going to downtown L.A. and probably the pier.
" Dude we are suppose to be, treating you this weekend since it's your birthday."
During the afternoon, it was time to head back to Emmett's he wanted to stop at the store and get some Items but Ruben told him that he didn't need to worry and so they drove to Emmett's place he wondered why there were cars parking his car and Taking Henry out his seat they walked into the house and into the backyard.
" Happpy birthday Emmett….!
Looking around and seeing all his friends, Emmett couldn't help feel like his heart grew bigger than it had ever been he even saw his good friends from Hawaii right behind them was Graham and of course Zelena he made his way over to them.
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The party was a success, Emmett was enjoying himself and he kept thanking not Just Graham but Zelena also he asked her if Regina was here and she Just gave him a knowing smirk before she pointed to the door she looked amazing while carrying a sparkling cake.
" Did you think, she would miss her favorite person's birthday?"
While everyone screamed happy birthday, and he had blown out the candles he allowed the other's to cut the cake while he went to see where Regina went he found her talking to one of his oldest Oldest friends making his way to her.
" Makai can I have a minute with please?"
" of course Brother, Mahalo for giving me your time see ya in a minute Emmett."
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He waited for his friend, to walk a little further before Emmett moved in closer to Regina he couldn't help but notice how beyond amazing she looked of course he was more happy that she actually showed up to his party.
" Did I tell you thank you, for coming tonight It means a lot that you're here-"
Feeling that flutter again in her heart, Regina noticed The look Emmett was giving her and if she had to be honest with herself she probably was giving him the exact same look before either one of them could say anything the guys were Yelling for him.
" I will be right there, Ummm...Listen Regina after this party. If you're not busy I would love for us to Just Talk nothing else Just you and me."
Smirking at the nervousness, she heard in his voice she had to Admit one of thousands things she like about him was their conversations she felt like she could be herself whenever she got to talk to him and when no one else was around.
Done that is what, Emmett's party was it was over and guests started helping out around the yard Including the guys which gave Graham time to spend it with Zelena who said that this pregnancy was kicking her ass for sure.
" thanks again everybody, for even coming tonight I had fun. And I enjoyed seeing my extended family I will be back to teach some more surfing lessons."
Finished with clean up, August and Ruben wondered if Emmett wanted to hang out with them but he turned and looked at Regina who was carrying a sleeping Henry into the house Emmett asked if they could take a raincheck and went to help The mother.
" you do not have to go, home right now do you?"
Regina turned around, with a sleeping Henry on her shoulder she watched Emmett pick the four year old from her and help her into the house they closed the door and saw that people were leaving Emmett put Henry in his room and closed the door.
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Graham and Zelena walked into the house, and hugged Emmett one last time before they left to go home so they both could relax they asked if they needed to take Henry with him but their friend said he was okay where he was.
" Tonight was fun right?" I Just wanted to thank you again for coming and for allowing Henry to come tonight also."
Regina had gotten a water, and saw Emmett sit down in the chair right in front of her and she couldn't help but smile while she was drinking her beverage to be honest she had been Just as excited as Henry.
" I know you wanted to talk, What's going on what did you want to talk to me about is something wrong?"
" No..nothing's wrong It's Just Well we have been hanging out, like a lot and I have enjoyed your company along with Henry's and Honestly Regina I can't see myself with no one else but I know with everything that you have been through these past couple of months I don't want to rush anything but I wanted to ask you that If Maybe you wanted to make Us Official that's if you want to.
OOOOhhh I like how Emmett wanted to talk to Regina alone and I honestly can't wait to see what she's going to say Hopefully yes or at least something like she will think about it but If I'm being Honest I don't see her with anyone else either.
I just wanna take the time and say thank you for all the new followers for both this story and Pride and Passion and to also Say I think I will writing a few more chapters for this story and then this will be coming to an end I haven't decided yet But do Not worry I will still be writing.