The conversation with Emma had given Regina something to think about. She had considered, weighted pro's and cons all night, until Laura called and distracted her completely.

At the end of the conversation, Regina had yet another thing to cross of her "bucket" list. Phone sex. She had not tried that before. Well, until now, that is.

And to be brutally honest, she liked it. The moment she realized where Laura was going with her low voice, Regina had tried to stop her. Had claimed it was a huge cliché.

But cliché or not, it had actually worked for both of them, and Regina had gone to bed feeling satisfied in every way.

The next morning, she woke up with a completely insane thought planted in her head: What if I invited Laura to Storybrooke? What if I simply said "fuck it" and did it?

Before Regina could manage to think further about and come up with a 101 reasons as to why that was a bad idea, she grabbed the laptop still standing on her bedside table. She swiftly logged into the chat-room and typed a message for Laura:

Regina: Good morning, my dear. I trust you've slept well?

Laura: Hey there, Ms. Mills. Well, thanks to YOU I slept perfectly. How did you sleep?

Regina: Fine, just fine.

Laura: Good. I'm glad to hear that. I really liked what we did last night :P we should do that more often.

Regina: I agree. But, I actually have a question for you.

Laura: Sure. Shoot.

Regina: How would you feel about visiting me the next time?

Laura: Are you kidding? I would LOVE that.

A smile blossomed on Regina's lips as she typed her answer.

Regina: Excellent. Can I call you? It's way easier to discuss the details over the phone.

[Laura has logged out]

Right. Okay then.

Ten seconds later, Regina's phone started screeching, and Regina chuckled as she answered.

"Not if I call you first," Laura smirked in the other end.

"Ever the comedian," Regina drawled.

"So… Let's discuss the details," Laura chuckled. "I'm so curious about seeing your home."

"Well, is there room in your calendar for a trip to Maine?" Regina asked.

"Hold on."

She heard Laura potter around in the other end, cursing softly under her breath as she knocked something over.

Regina chuckled. That was her Laura alright.

Oh, so she's YOUR Laura now?

Regina rolled her eyes.

"I'm back," Laura said in the other end. "Sorry about that, babe."

"It's fine, don't worry."

"I can come to Maine… Wow. Next weekend, actually," Laura half-chuckled. "Yes, next weekend. I've got absolutely no plans. Would next weekend be alright with you?"

"Yes, absolutely," Regina said and quelled her sudden flash of panic. Next weekend. That was pretty soon.

"Can I have a route description?" Laura asked in the other end. "I actually tried to google some directions yesterday, but I couldn't find Storybrooke anywhere."

"No, you won't find it on a map," Regina answered truthfully. "And it's pretty tricky to find, so I think I'll have to come to Boston and pick you up, if that's alright with you?"

"That's four hours each way," Laura said. "Are you sure you're cool with that?"

"Yes, absolutely. It's for the best. Trust me, you won't be able to find Storybrooke on your own. I can't risk you getting lost on the way," Regina laughed and hoped the excuse would be good enough.

"Okay," Laura said silkily. "But eight hours on the road? We'll basically waste the entire first day on that…"

"Yes, I guess we will," Regina acknowledged. "But I have a feeling you're about to suggest something, so please, go ahead, dear."

Laura chuckled warmly. "I was thinking maybe I could stay from Friday to Sunday? You could pick me up early, so we had a bit more time to… Do whatever we felt like doing."

"I think that's a very good idea. Good thinking," Regina praised.

Laura chuckled again. "It's a date then, Ms. Mills. I can't wait to see you."

"I'm looking forward to a weekend spend in your company, dear."

"Should I bring a pajama?" Laura asked sweetly.

"Why on earth would you do that?" Regina said completely flatly.

Laura laughed. "I thought so…"

"Waste of space in your overnight bag," Regina joked. "I'm looking forward to see you, sweetheart."

"I can't wait to see you either. And I'm so happy I finally get to see where you live."

"Me too. It's a very small town compared to Boston, but…"

"I'm sure I'll love it."

"It does have its charm," Regina said.

"I happen to adore small towns."

"How fortunate."

"Yes, isn't it…"

They could probably have talked all morning. But unfortunately, live wasn't allowing that.

"I should probably…" Laura said after a good while.

"Yeah…"

"Have a nice day, Ms. Mills."

"You, too. Sell some flowers for me," Regina quipped.

"Maybe I will. Or maybe I'll gather the world's largest bouquet for you."

"Very funny, Laura. Talk to you later."

"You got it."

They ended the call and Regina caught herself smiling for the umpteenth time. Laura was coming here. Laura was actually coming to Storybrooke. Maybe Regina should find that to be positively daunting, but for some reason she was mostly just excited about it. Excited to show Laura around in Storybrooke. Introduce her to the rest of the "family". Even to Snow White. Let's hope she'll behave that day. And live with being called "Mary Margaret". Just for a day.

Because that's what Regina had in mind. A quick introduction at Granny's, and then she and Laura would "retire" and do their own thing for the rest of the weekend. That didn't sound very difficult, did it?

She had managed to get dressed while she talked to Laura, but she hadn't had the chance to have breakfast yet, so Regina decided to head over to Granny's and get something to eat. Having breakfast alone was so boring.

So, she put on her coat and headed out of the mansion. The weather was grey and cold today, and Regina rubbed her hands together as she hurried over to the diner.

As per usual, the Diner wasn't empty when Regina arrived. Snow, Emma and Zelena were all sitting in a booth, having breakfast together. Did everybody just decide to not go to work today? Oh, well.

Regina went up to the counter and ordered scrambled eggs and bacon. She was definitely having Boston flashbacks. But, she mused as she took the first bite of the scrambled eggs. She definitely preferred to eat her scrambled eggs under a lime-green wall, on a bulgy mattress and with a freckled, smirking florist stealing pieces of bacon from her plate every so often.

Regina shook her head a little. She was definitely acting "spoiled" right now. She crushed a piece of bacon between her teeth. She found herself to be missing Laura terribly even though they had just spoken. Boy, I'm definitely in way over my head. But maybe that was alright. Maybe that was perfectly fine when it came to it. She deserved to be a little in over her head, it was good for her.

"Why don't you come and join us, little sister?"

Regina looked up when she heard Zelena's request. She could do that, she supposed. She grabbed her plate and her cup of coffee and sat down in the booth with the rest of her family.

"Good morning," Regina said and digged into her breakfast again.

"Good morning," Snow said and flashed her a smile. "How was Boston?"

Regina took a sip of her coffee as she reminded herself not to get annoyed. It wasn't an innuendo, she told herself. I'm not sure Snow is even capable of making an innuendo.

"Boston was fine."

"And Laura?" Zelena asked immediately. "How was she?"

Regina could probably have found something sordid to say. Something that would make Zelena shut her mouth, but she once again reminded herself to stay calm. "Delightful as ever. And I've already taken one witch fight with you, Zelena. I'm not above taking one more."

Emma chuckled at that.

"Where's your husband?" Regina asked. She suddenly noticed that the pirate was missing.

"He offered to take care of the paper work today."

"Lucky him."

Obviously, Snow had it terribly difficult with keeping her mouth shut. "Can I see Laura again?"

"Pardon me?" Regina said and furrowed her brow.

"I've only seen her once and only for five seconds before you snatched the phone away from me," Snow complained.

Regina rolled her eyes. "You'll get plenty of opportunity to see her in the weekend, dear. She's coming here."

"Really?" Emma said and grinned.

"Yes. Really." Regina confirmed. "You'll get to meet her, greet her and introduce yourselves to her. However, you are not allowed to ask her a million questions. And Snow White, I expect you to control her enthusiasm."

"Getting a little protective, sister dear?" Zelena asked and raised an amused eyebrow.

"No. Just drawing a line, so to speak. I don't want to overwhelm her." Regina said plainly and turned to Snow. "How would you feel about being Mary Margaret for a day or two?"

"That's completely fine," Snow said quickly. "So, you haven't told her… Everything?"

"No." Regina answered. "I mean, she knows a little about Storybrooke, but nothing of the people living in it."

"Complicated," Zelena commented.

"You don't say."

"Well, I'm looking forward to meeting your secret girlfriend, Madam Mayor," Emma smirked.

"She's not exactly secret anymore, is she?" Regina muttered and made no attempt at denying the fact that Laura was her girlfriend. Because that's exactly what she was. Regina could think of no other label.

"How long is she staying?" Zelena asked, bringing Regina out of her trance.

"Friday till Sunday."

"The entire weekend."

"Yes, that should her plenty of time to get to know Storybrooke," Regina said smoothly, thoroughly ignoring the meaning behind Zelena's comment.

"I can't wait to meet her!" Snow beamed and looked as if she could combust on the spot.

"And that's the attitude you'll have to stuff far, far away till the weekend," Regina muttered. "Don't overwhelm her, please."

"I won't." Snow huffed, and then grinning widely: "It's been a while since you last told me to mind my attitude."

Emma raised an eyebrow. "When have you done that?"

"Once or twice in the Enchanted Forest, I think," Regina answered and smirked slightly. "She was being a little brat."

"I was not," Snow protested.

Regina raised an eyebrow in a "seriously?" manner.

"Okay, I was," Snow deflated, and caused Emma and Zelena to chuckle.

"Glad we can agree on that," Regina smirked.

"Blong."

Regina immediately patted her pockets in search for her phone. Who was messaging her? Her favorite florist was working right now, wasn't she? Regina hoped it wasn't some rude message again. She hadn't been getting any of those for quite a while now, and she would prefer if it stayed that way.

[Regina has logged in]

Laura: Oh my god, what should I wear on Friday? Formal? Casual? What?

Regina: Are you seriously wondering what to wear five DAYS before you're going anywhere? And I thought I was bad…

Laura: Not funny. I'm panicking. Help.

Regina: Good god, Laura. Just wear whatever you would wear normally. You don't have to dress up.

Laura: Right. Okay. I'll wear a dress.

Regina: I just said you didn't have to dress up, dear.

Laura: No, but I just figured…

Regina: What?

Laura: That it would be nice to wear something you could unzip later.

Regina: Oh. Now I'm intrigued.

Laura: Can't wait to see you…

"Oh my god, both of you are awful."

Regina quickly whipped her head up and glared at her sister. Zelena had discreetly moved her chair and was currently shamelessly reading over Regina's shoulder.

"Do you mind? This is actually a private conversation," Regina snipped.

"Oh yes, so I see."

Snow chuckled and raised an eyebrow. "Exactly what are you two writing about right now?"

"Nothing," Regina dismissed and thanked her lucky stars. It could actually have been so much worse. This conversation was not nearly as explicit as the ones they used to have. No, this was fairly family-rated.

Regina: I have to go. I'm over crowded.

Laura: Meaning what?

Regina: That my family are like bloodhounds. Talk to you later.

Laura: Yeah. Ohh, can we maybe Skype tonight instead of talking over the phone?

Regina: Absolutely.

Laura: You can't see it, but I'm actually fist-pumping the air right now.

Regina: I'm sure you are. Have fun without me. But not too much.

Laura: The only fun I've been having lately happens to have been with you, Regina.

Regina: I shouldn't be delighted at that, but I am. Talk to you later.

Laura: I'll be eagerly awaiting, beautiful.

Laura: And maybe not wearing a lot, who knows.

Regina: Looking forward to that.

[Laura has logged out]

[Regina has logged out]

Regina stuffed her phone away and looked up again. Emma, Snow and Zelena were all looking at her.

"What?" Regina demanded and raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, nothing," Zelena smirked. "Absolutely nothing."

"Then stop staring at me, please." Regina grumbled.

To Be Continued…

(A/N: Thank you so much for all the lovely reviews! I'm honored so many people likes this story)