Tuesday 13th February 2018
Things were going great for the couple over the last few weeks. Emma and Regina had gotten themselves into a new routine and life could not seem happier for the Sheriff. Mornings started with Regina dropping off a fresh coffee from Granny's after Regina drops Henry at school. By that time, they have the office to themselves as her Deputy is usually taking their first patrol as the Mayor arrives. Emma then proceeds with her day after the Mayor leaves at 8:30 to start her own day. when midday arrives, Emma leaves for her break and collects lunch for herself and the Mayor and eats in the company of the Mayor at town hall on busy days or they eat together at the diner. After Lunch, Emma takes over the calls while her deputy is on their break and on the odd occasion, it actually gives her something to do. Once they then return, she goes to her computer and pushes through any reports that need to be done or goes on patrol with her deputy if there is none. Once 3:30 comes around, Emma has waited patiently for Regina and Henry to arrive and they distract her as she tries to finalise her tasks for the day. they then either go to grannies at the pleading of Henry for a hot chocolate or they end up at the Mills Mansion for a few hours with Emma usually staying for dinner and the odd occasion where she stays the night. Those nights tend to be more frequent lately and Emma is not going to be complaining about that one bit.
Every second Monday, Emma now see's doctor Hopper. It was going exceptionally well and she very much enjoyed speaking with him. She felt an improvement in herself and she was glad that she decided to go. On Tuesdays, Regina and herself go to the weekly meetings together at night. Thursday's they have weekly budget meetings and then the first Thursday of the month was the town meetings that the town board members all attended. Emma had only been to one and she already knew she didn't enjoy it. But the thought of what happens after was definitely incentive to go.
Emma snickered to herself as she thought about what happened those many days ago on the boardroom table.
"what are you laughing about?" Regina said with a curious smile. They were both sitting in Grannies diner having a hot chocolate together before separating to go to their separate homes after the Tuesday Meeting. (Emma didn't like staying on nights that Zelena did. The teasing in the mornings was too much for the Sheriff to handle without her 'liquid gold' to coax her through)
"I was just thinking about how you took me in the boardroom" Emma chuckled.
Regina blushed bright red and tried to hide her smirk as she looked around the diner to see if anyone had overheard what she'd said. She shook her head and bit her lip as she looked at the cheeky grin that was on her girlfriend's face, "well if you come home with me, I'm sure we can relive it, dear" Regina said and cocked a suggestive eyebrow at her.
Emma groaned in frustration, an instant victim to that deep sultry voice, "don't tempt me. You know I want to but I have things to finish before tomorrow"
"what do you have to do that is more important than spending the night with your girlfriend?"
"you'll just have to wait and see" Emma said with a wink.
"hang on! Don't tell me you have plans for tomorrow?!" Regina said in a panicked rush.
Emma frowned "of course I do. Why?"
"because I have plans for tomorrow"
"ohhhhh" Emma replied as they looked at each other like they didn't know what to do. They'd both been trying to keep their plans for valentines day secret and didn't even consider that the other wanted to lead the night for the other.
It took a few moments for Regina to finally speak, "so what are your plans? Maybe they can fit around mine?"
"ummm… I made plans for dinner at mine. I know you prefer a home cooked meal over a restaurant, so I thought I'd accommodate you with that. The kid could come too if Zelena has a date."
"she doesn't. because I already booked her to watch Henry so we could have a romantic night at my house."
"what do we do then? We can't eat dinner at both places"
Regina pondered for a moment while she drank from her mug, "maybe one can do lunch and the other dinner?"
Emma thought it over and decided to go for it, "sounds like an idea. Do you want me to do lunch? It wont take long to cook up and I was planning on doing most of the preparations tonight anyway"
Regina smiled at that, "that sounds wonderful dear. Make sure you pack yourself an overnight back this time though. Zelena loves it too much when you leave in the clothes from the day before"
"don't remind me" they both laughed and finished the remainder of their drinks. "I suppose I should drop you back home before your sister starts texting me that I'm doing something inappropriate to her little sister."
Regina agreed, "anyone would think she watched me grow up."
"I think she's just making up for lost time. Its just a pity that I'm the only victim" Emma laughed.
"I'm sure she would have done the same with Daniel. However, I don't think he would handle it as well as you do. He would think she was being serious and not see it as a game that you two seem to enjoy more than you's will admit"
Emma shrugged smugly and left the booth, walked to the door and then held it open for Regina to exit out of first. She then followed Regina to the car and opened the door for her there too.
"you do know I am competent enough to open a door, right?"
"I was just showing you that I can be devious with your sister as well as be as chivalrous as your husband."
"I know, sweetheart. And I love you even more because you are both."
Emma smiled victoriously as Regina gave her a kiss before she entered the car. She then closed the door gently behind her and got in the car herself and drove Regina home. She walked Regina to the door like she did every time she dropped her home.
"so I'll see you in the morning?" Emma said as they lent their foreheads together.
"I'll see you in the morning" Regina said and finished with a deep kiss.
Emma's eyes remained closed as she felt Regina step away. The smile on her face didn't disappear as she heard the front door open and she opened her eyes. She began to snort with laughter as she saw the look of disguised on Zelena's face.
"I do not want to know what you did to make her smile like that" Zelena said with her nose turned up.
Regina tssked "I was saying goodnight."
"oh I'm sure. Looks more like you were about to go have a good night"
Regina shook her head at her sister, "why are you even out here?"
Zelena shrugged and smirked at Emma, "I just wanted to ruin whatever moment you two were having so I could tease the sheriff"
Emma then laughed at her as Regina scowled at her with her arms crossed over her chest, "I'll leave you two to it. I am not getting into this with you's" Emma said and began to walk backwards, "I'll see you tomorrow babe"
"see you tomorrow my love" Regina said sweetly
"see you tomorrow Sheriff" Zelena said, mocking her sisters tone.
Emma began laughing again and caught the sight of Zelena retreating back into the house as Regina stalked after her with a look that could kill. She got into her car and went home to prepare for the day ahead of her tomorrow.
Wednesday, 14th February 2018
Emma woke up later than she had planned. It was past 6:30 and if it wasn't for her phone going off with a text message, she would probably still be asleep, passed out on the couch. She rushed to the shower and got herself clean as she rethought of last nights endeavors. She got home and prepared the food she needed for lunch and began rearranging and decorating the room to make it more of a romantic setting. She was happy with the end result and was glad that it was all done and ready. She had passed out on the couch after she'd finished. She planned to just lay there for a moment but her body had clearly thought differently. She was sure that she had her alarms set, but also knowing herself, she knew that her sleepy self probably turned the bastards off. At that thought, Emma reminded herself that she was late for work and went to get herself dressed for the day. and that's when she'd remembered that she didn't have any clean clothes left. She was meant to do her washing on Saturday but ended up hanging out with Mills' instead. So Emma grabbed out her Sheriff's uniform and reluctantly put it on. She didn't mind the way she looked in it but it was the fact the fabrics irritated her skin and made her itch after a while.
So now sporting her khakied uniform with tie, Emma called Bonnie to follow her to the car and set off to work. When she arrived, Mulan was on the phone. she mouthed "sorry I'm late" to her and left to go into her office. She booted up her computer and remembered then that she hadn't looked at her phone to check the text message she'd received.
Regina – Good Morning sweetheart. Happy Valentine's Day my love xox
Emma smiled at her phone and wrote out a quick reply and started a conversation with her girlfriend as the computer went through its usual system checks.
Emma – Happy V'day baby. Sorry for the delayed reply. Your message woke me up. I only just got to work.
Regina – is that really something that you should be confessing to your boss?
Emma – maybe not. But it'll totally be worth it when you see why I slept in.
Regina – I'm getting coffee now, do you want a double shot?
Emma – and be pinging off the walls all day? normal will be fine. Thanks baby xxX
Regina – ok. See you soon xx
As Emma put her phone down, Mulan came into her office after getting off the phone herself.
"good morning Sheriff" Mulan greeted at the door wearily.
"'morning Mulan. Hope my being late didn't ruin the start of your day"
"that's all right. The day isn't ruined but I do need to head out. There is a problem going on down at the game of thorns flower shop and I think its best to go check it out. I was just bringing in a radio for you in case I need back up. I'll stay on channel 6."
Emma grabbed the offered radio and switched it over to the correct channel, "I'll keep an ear out for it"
"thanks. I have a feeling that I may need your assistance and it'll be easier to get you with a push of a button opposed to calling the station."
"that's a good point. I can just come with you if you'd like?" Emma said and started to get out of her chair.
"there is no need. I don't want to waste your time if I'm overreacting"
"okay. Well radio in if it's all clear anyway."
"will do sheriff" and then Mulan left to go to the scene.
Emma turned up the volume on the radio and did a radio check and was happy that it was loud and clear. She began the process of logging into her computer and checking the reports from Graham last night when Regina arrived.
"Good morning babe" Emma said as she sat back in her chair smugly, waiting for the reaction she knew that was coming.
Regina approached Emma with a wicked smirked and placed the coffee cups and her handbag on the desk as she got closer to the blonde, "good morning yourself" she said in her sultry tone. Her eyes dilating in lust as she appreciated the view of the sheriff in her uniform. She stalked slowly towards her, giving Emma plenty of time to retreat if she needed, and placed her hands on the arms of Emma's chair. She watched as Emma's eyes washed over her face and settled on her mouth. That was the permission Regina needed and she closed the gap and claimed Emma's lips in a deep and passionate kiss. Her hand snaked around the Sheriff's tie and she pulled her closer as the Sheriff bruisingly clung to her hips with her hands. The kissed didn't last long, but enough to heat up their libidos. "oh I do love this uniform" Regina stated with a light tug of the tie.
"really? I didn't notice" Emma said in a love drunk haze.
Regina giggled at the reaction she's caused with her girlfriend. She then straightened her tie again and gave her another quick kiss before putting some distance between them, "I'd love to stay for a little longer but I really must get to my own office. I'll have to shuffle some things around if I want to extend my lunch and then leave earlier."
Emma smiled dopily and nodded in agreement. The radio then came to static-y life and Mulan could be heard, snapping her out of the moment and into work mode.
"Sheriff, 10-82 code 4. Possible 10-32"
"copy that, 10 - 6" Emma grabbed the radio in a haste and checked her service weapon was still in her holster, grabbed her car keys and began to exit out the door.
"what did that mean?" Regina asked at she watched Emma prepare herself. Regina could feel the panic rising in herself as she watched the sheriff in action.
"it means that there is a fight and I need to go now with lights and sirens" Emma said as she jogged out the back and collected Bonnie before reaching her car where Regina was waiting. "I'll text you when I've got the situation under control. There is no need to panic" Emma said and gave her worried girlfriend a quick kiss before heading over to the flower shop where the dispute was happening.
Emma switched on the lights and sirens and sped over to the scene as quick as she possibly could. The codes that Mulan declared on the radio running through her head. she felt terrible that she withheld information to Regina but she had a job to do and the last thing she needed was to worry about her girlfriend worrying.
10 – 82 – persons fighting
Code 4 – lights and sirens but shut them down before entering the area
10 – 32 – persons with gun
10 – 6 – stand by unless urgent
Emma gulped hard at the prospect of having to disarm someone with a gun. She prayed to all the gods that she knew that it would not come it that today. She was a block away and already had the sirens off and was now approaching with just the lights. She could see nothing happening out the front apart from Mulan who was sitting against the arch of the wheel of her car. She pulled up her car where she was a few shops away and she let Bonnie out as she got out of the car herself and put on her bullet proof vest that lives in the back of her car.
"what's happening?" Emma radioed to Mulan.
"nothing at the moment Sheriff"
"is it safe to approach?"
Mulan lifted herself up over the car bonnet and checked the all clear, "yes"
Emma unclipped her service weapon and approached with caution. Bonnie stuck to her side and followed with her instruction. Emma got to her deputy and took the same position she was in. "fill me in. what's happened"
Mulan took a controlled breath and looked at Emma with determination. "Moe French called and said that Mr Robert Gold was harassing him, and that he wanted the truck he's hired out to him back. Mr French refused and once I got here, it looked like Mr Gold had a gun holstered on his hip. The two were wrestling it out when I arrived and I then radioed in to you"
Emma nodded her head along to that and got her phone out and shot a quick text message to Regina.
I love you. everything is fine.
Once her phone was pocketed, she checked that her vest was secured correctly and zoned in on the task at hand. "I will take the front exit and you take the back. Once you reach the back door, click your radio button once, wait 2 seconds and then we will both enter at the same time."
"copy that" Mulan said and left to follow her orders.
Emma took her position to the right of the building and signaled for the passing pedestrians to get out of the way. She thought then that she should of called for extra back up to ensure that no citizens got hurt but it was too late for a barricade now. Her radio sounded static over the air and that was Emma's queue. She motioned for Bonnie to enter the building and followed her tail.
"Police! Everyone get down on the ground!" Emma sounded as she rounded the corner.
The shop was displaying many different varieties of flowers that were prepared for what was meant to be their busiest day. the smells were strong but didn't defer Emma from her task at hand. Bonnie took off in a sprint up the stairs of the back room and had Emma and Mulan both running up to follow her.
As Emma reached the room, the vision in front of her had her moving.
Mr Gold was standing in front of Mr French with a gun aimed at him as he sprouted profanities at him. Bonnie was executing what she was trained to do. She pounced at Mr Gold's armed hand and bit down on his forearm and shook him wildly.
Emma took action and grabbed the barrel of the hand gun and raised it away from everyone and sprained Gold's finger in the move as she disarmed him. She then allowed Bonnie to reef him to the ground and she then knelt a knee in his back as she reached for her cuffs and cuffed his free arm before ordering Bonnie to release the other.
With both hands cuffed and Gold now secured, she allowed herself to take in the surroundings that were going on around her.
Mulan was attending to Mr French and also looking over at her.
"you ok sir?" Emma asked the middle-aged stocky man.
"thanks to you." he said in a thankful tone.
Emma nodded at him once and then addressed Mulan, "are you alright from here Deputy?"
"yes ma'am" Mulan replied breathily, "I'll collect the weapon and get everything that is needed for the incident report."
"very good. I'll take Gold to the hospital and leave him in the ward there with a security guard on his door. See him once you're finished up here"
"yes Sheriff"
At that, Emma lifted her weight up off the struggling man and dragged him up and began to walk him out the door.
"wait!" Mr French yelled out to stop Emma in her tracks. Once he had her attention, he continued, "what's the Mayors favourite flowers? I'll send her a bouquet on your behalf"
Emma smiled at that, "lilies, she loves lilies" the man then smiled back and she began her decent down the stairs with Mr Gold in tow.
When Emma reached the car, she opened the back door and motioned for him to get in. he climbed in the back and sat in the middle as she drove them to the hospital. She read him his rights once they were in the vehicle and under the protection of the installed cameras. She used her lights to avoid any traffic and was able to drive right up to the emergency entrance and avoid any waits. She got the man out of the back of the car and thought it best to bring Bonnie with her.
They walked straight up to the nurses station and Emma was greeted by the head nurse.
"Sheriff? What can I do for you?"
"hey. We're going to need a security officer to watch over Mr. Gold. He's under arrest and will need treatment for a dog wound." Emma stated.
The nurse poked her head around the corner and saw the wound that had already stopped bleeding. "that's no problem Sheriff. I can get a nurse to attend to him right away. Head over to room 17 and I'll get Amy to follow you through."
At the mention of her name, Amy piped up and followed Emma to the room.
"so what do we have here?"
Emma uncuffed the right wrist and then allowed Gold to crawl himself up onto the bed. She noticed that the man looked like he was going to attempt to run off, but with his known dodgy knee and the dog with her mouth still covered with his blood, it deterred him from doing so. Once he was on the bed, Emma cuffed his left arm to the side rail and stood back to let the nurse do her job.
With Bonnie watching her suspect, Emma got her phone out of her pocket and checked her messages. She knew that word would have spread through the town already and no doubt her girlfriend was going crazy out of her mind.
08:42 – I love you too. Stay safe xoxo
09:06 – what is going on Emma?
09:12 – please answer me!
09:20 – Emma. Please.
There was also 5 missed called that she was surprised that she hadn't felt the vibration of her phone with. As she finished typing out a reply, he phone began to ring with Regina's name flashing on the screen before she could send it. She excused herself and left the room with Bonnie staying behind.
"Hey baby. I'm fine. I'm safe and there is nothing to worry about" Emma said reassuringly.
The sigh of relief could be heard from Regina, "oh thank god! I was so worried that something had happened to you!"
Emma laughed to lighten the mood, "I'm good at my job babe, there is no reason for you to stress so much about it. Everything was handled as if it was textbook and I'll home in time for dinner"
"oh, so no plans for lunch now then?" Regina said and sounded disappointed.
Emma laughed lightly at that, "its an expression babe. It means that it won't hold me back for the day."
"o.. okay. So we're still having lunch at yours?"
"yes. We are still having lunch at mine."
"good. Because I really want to see you now" she said with a light chuckle, finding the amusement in her clinginess.
"and I want to see you. but I need to go and finish up with everything here before I head back to the station to do my reports. I'll see you at mine at midday"
"okay my love. I will see you then. Please stay safe"
"always do"
They both said their I love you's and hung up.
Emma met with the security officer and gave the instructions for him to follow and to pass over to any other guard that were to be on duty for the duration of Mr Golds stay. She then spoke to the head nurse and told her to forward any and all medical reports for this incident to Mulan and herself. She checked on Gold one last time and then grabbed her dog and left to go back to the station.
The rest of the morning went by quickly as she finished her report of the incident and gave Bonnie a bath and piece of steak as a reward for a job well done. She checked her watch and realized that it was time for her to head on home for her first date of the day. she informed Mulan that she was taking her break and then she was off.
Emma and Regina both arrived at the cabin at the same time. Regina drove in first and was already out of her car and approaching Emma as Emma was beginning to unbuckle her seatbelt. Regina reefed open her door and pulled Emma into a searing kiss, surprising her completely as she felt the warm tears that feel down her girlfriends face. Emma succumbed to the kiss and let Regina take what she needed from her. she grabbed the woman's hips and grounded her the best she could as she slid out of her seat and closed the door behind her. their lips stayed attached for a moment more until Regina pulled back and rested her forehead against Emma's as she clung tightly to her arms.
"I thought I'd lost you for a moment there" Regina confessed into the emerald coloured eyes.
Emma smirked and donned a cocky persona to show confidence and to hide her own fear that things may have turned wrong, "you wouldn't be that lucky"
Regina exhaled and clung to her tighter, "I sure hope so"
Emma rubbed at Regina's arms and encouraged her to loosen her grip. She could tell already that she was going to bruise because of the strength she was being held, but she couldn't find it in herself to care. "come inside babe and we can forget about the day for a while"
Regina smiled and let go of Emma's arms to only take hold of a hand and allowed Emma to escort her to the entrance of the cabin. They both took a shaky breath and calmed themselves before Emma opened the door. When Emma finally did open it, Regina's hands shot up to her blushing cheeks as she smiled in aww at the sight in front of her.
The walls were covered in large purple and yellow love hearts and smaller green ones that floated around the room. On every heart, was a different love confession or a quote. The lounge chair was pushed against the wall and a fluffy rug sat in the middle of the floor with cushions that accompanied it.
"I was thinking we could have a picnic on the floor. I had planned for around the fire but it kinda loses its magic during the day" Emma said with a shrug.
"its perfect Em" Regina said and walked up to the wall and began to read what was on the hearts as Emma prepared the food. She gushed over what was written on them. the Purple hearts confessed her love for her, the yellow was known quotes and the green hearts were directed at the love for Henry.
Purple hearts –
I love the way you smile at me. I can't help but smile at you smiling.
Your eyes remind me of chocolate. And we all know how much I love chocolate.
Your laugh is my favourite sound in the entire world. I want to hear it every day, for the rest of my life.
I love the way you kiss me.
Most of all, I love the way you love me. You are kind and patient and are more than I could ever ask for. If there were ever such thing of perfection, you'd fit that mold for me.
Yellow hearts –
Every one wants to be the sun that lightens up your life, but I rather be the moon and brighten it in your darkest hour – unknown
You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear – Oscar Wilde
The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and bring peace to our minds. That's what I hope to give you forever. – the notebook
The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return – moulin Rogue
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies – Aristotle
Green hearts –
I love the way you call me Sheriff and refuse to use my name.
I love it when you run up and hug me. (I still think its your aim to push me over every time though)
I love that you share your Sunday movie days with me.
You are my favourite person in the entire world!
I love you Henry.
Regina wiped the soft tears that came down her face once again. "they're beautiful Emma. Thank you"
Emma came around the counter and pulled Regina against her and wrapped her arms around her front as she kissed her on the shoulder, "I didn't peg you for materialistic, so I hope this is okay instead of a gift. I do have something else too, but I'll give you that at dinner"
"this is so much better than any gift I've had Emma. I love it. And I love you"
"I love you too" Emma said and gave her a kiss. "go get comfortable and I'll bring over the food" she said and indicated to what was her lounge room.
Regina gave her another kiss for good measure before walking over to fluffy rug and leaning back against the cushions. Emma shortly joined her with a platter filled with a selection of foods to choose from. There was chicken and salad wraps to the side on the plate and on the other was chocolate covered strawberries, grapes, heart shaped kiwi fruit as well as apples, banana and watermelon. Regina hummed at the beauty of it all and picked up a wrap to try first. The first bite had her eyes rolling into the back of her head, "this tastes amazing Em!"
Emma blushed and picked up the other wrap and took a bite of her own "thanks. Its cajan chicken. Also would have been dinner, but I'm glad I didn't have to wait that long. Its one of my favourite foods to cook."
"and I can see why. It's absolutely mouth watering"
Emma blushed again and continued to eat.
They spent the rest of their time giggling and feeding each other playfully with the finger food sized fruits. Emma ended up draping herself over Regina's body with the pull of a tie. They spent what little time they had left with teasing kisses and light grinding against one another before calling it times up and returning to their respected cars and going back to work with a promising kiss for a good night ahead.