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Sorry for the wait, I've had a very busy weekend. On the bright side...I'm thinking about making a new story. I'm going to finish the last chapter of How The Swan Became A Knight, I promise. Plus, Broken will be ending soon but I think I'm doing a sequel.

I need YOUR help though, I have a few topics to choose from, so review your answer. I'm either going to do a SQ Affair story, SQ College Story (Emma's crushing on her best friend's big sister), or a SQ one night stand accidental pregnancy story. So PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE! The college one is what I'm leaning towards BUT I still want YOUR help!

Chapter 38

Emma and Regina woke up early Christmas morning and went back to Sarah's house. Regina couldn't believe Emma finally proposed it felt like a dream come true, now all she wanted to do was spend Christmas with her family. They made it back to Sarah's around 6am, Regina went straight to sleep but Emma on the other hand was currently up watching Once Upon A Hospital.

Evil Queen: You know...Captain, I've figured out a way we can co-exist in the realm.

Hook: What on Earth makes you think I want to stay in the horrible hospital for one more second? We have a passage to the Mist Haven love, let's use it.

Evil Queen: Not so fast dear.

Hook: (steps closer to her) Please your majesty, do tell me, why should I wait.

Evil Queen: Because I can think of much more fun things to do dear (she smirks before pulling him into a kiss)

Emma gasped loudly, "No fucking way!" She hopped up and stormed upstairs to her sleeping fiancé, "Regina…" she tried. The brunette was sound asleep, Emma was brig dramatic.

Regina stirred after being shaken lightly, "Hmm?"

"You kissed Killian?" Emma asked.

Regina cleared her throat and sat up a little, "What?"

"You kissed Killian!" Emma said louder.

"It's a show Emma," Regina yawned.

"So! You know I hate him, why didn't you tell me you kissed him," Emma scoffed.

"Because I knew you'd act like this dear," she yawned again, "I can't believe you woke me up because of this. It's just acting ok? I have no interest in Killian...or Hook."

Emma scoffed again, "How many more times do you have to kiss him?"

"Uh a few more, he's my love interest Emma, it's been planted since the first season," Regina said. Emma simply shook her head before walking out, "Merry Christmas to you too dear!"

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"Mother?" Regina questioned as Sarah opened the door, "You're in Chicago?"

"Well yes dear, my grandchildren are here," Cora stated, "I have yet to miss a Christmas with them. Where's Emma dear?"

"Upstairs, waking up the kids," Regina said, she looked down at her hand and smiled, "Want to see my engagement ring?"

Cora placed a wickedly bright smile on her face, "You did it? She proposed? Well of course I want to see it dear."

Regina held out her hand to her mother, "Isn't it beautiful."

"It definitely is, I knew I liked Emma," Cora smiled, "I'm happy for you dear."

Regina smiled, "Thank you. I also was nominated-"

"I know about those dear, I'm extremely proud of you," Cora nodded, "I knew you could do it."

Regina had never heard her mother say that, it made her feel warm inside, "Thank you mother."

"Grandma!" Henry yelled as he rushed downstairs, "Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas, I have gifts for you. I also, have gifts for the youngest Prince, Elijah," she smiled.

"Eli is walking now," Henry stated with a proud smile.

"So I heard," She nodded, "Emma dear, I need to talk to you."

Emma stood at the bottom step frozen, "Uh, Cora, hi. How are you?"

"I'm great dear. Lovely ring, I can't wait until we are officially family," She smiled.

Emma was shocked, "You can't?"

"Of course not," she replied.

"Well thank you. We can talk right after I quiz Henry," Emma nodded.

"Quiz him?" Regina questioned, "On what?"

"Don't worry about it," Emma said, "This is between me and him. Hey kid, let's get to it so you can open your gifts."

Henry sighed, he was just about to open one. He walked over to his mother, "I'm ready."

Cora and Regina looked at eachother with questionable eyes, Emma was very serious about whatever it is her and Henry had going on. She took out some flash cards from her back pocket, "Ok kid, what was the first American settlement?"

"Jamestown," he answered.

"What year?"

"1607."

"They made their money from…?"

"Tobacco."

"Good. And if I ever see you smoking, eating or attempting to drink Tobacco, I will…?"

"Kill me."

Emma smiled, "Great job kid. You may open your presents now." Regina looked at her with questionable eyes, "What? The kid has a history test the first day back at school and I want him to be ready."

Regina smiled, "You are very sweet Swan."

Emma blushed, "Eh thanks. Alright Cora, let's talk."

"Well I was hoping if you would accompany me to Russell Simmons New Years Eve party, you know very well that I have my hands in a lot of things. Investing has become a new hobby of mine and I've arranged an interview at the party with you and SLAM magazine," Cora smiled.

"I'll go," Emma nodded, "Excuse me, I'll be right back."

Regina waited for Emma to go upstairs before turning towards her mother with dark eyes, "Why do you do that to her?"

"What do you mean?" Cora asked.

"Mother please, don't act coy. You know very well that you've already confirmed that Emma would attend the party. She doesn't like the spotlight, you know that," Regina said.

"Then why did she agree to go?" Cora asked.

"You're my mother, she's wants to make me happy because she know it'll make me happy. She's very sweet and she'll never tell you no, simply because she wants to please you," Regina sighed.

"I already approve of her dear. I'm not using her, I swear. I genuinely like Emma," Cora stated.

Regina frowned, "I'm watching you mother," she warned before walking off.

December 31, 2016 - The Hamptons

The car ride to Russell Simmons house in the Hamptons had been long, Emma had her headphones in trying to calm her nerves. She knew Russell would have a max amount of guest at his party and that made her nervous. Cora could tell but she wanted to help Emma gain some confidence.

"May I ask you something?" She asked.

"Uh yeah sure," Emma replied while taking out her headphones.

"Why don't you like the media?" Cora asked.

"The media changes people, ruins them. I don't want to the same to happen to me," Emma nodded.

"You want to stay humble, there's nothing wrong with that. Listen to me dear, it's ok to love yourself and believe in yourself. I see you've been active on Twitter more and that's good but I did some research and your fans think you don't like them," Cora stated.

"What? Really? Why? I love my fans," Emma stated.

"I know that but they don't. Dear, you don't make yourself available to them. You don't interact with them, Emma, I think you should embrace this ride," Cora gave a warm smile.

"You do?" Emma asked.

"Yes, I really do. The people love you Emma," Cora nodded, "It's ok to dip into the lights and cameras."

"You're right," Emma nodded, "I guess I could come out of my shell a little."

"Good. You can start with your interview with SLAM. It's almost a new year, a new season, and a new chapter in your life, welcome it with open arms, not to mention you're educated as hell," Cora smirked.

Emma smirked back, "Ok Cora, you win."

"I always do dear," she chuckled, "Stick with me and you won't need dear old Mary."

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"Why aren't you enjoying the party?" Belle asked as she walked over to Regina who was sitting in the corner at her NYE party, "I throw a party for the first time in forever and my own best friend isn't enjoying it."

"I am enjoying it," Regina said, "I just can't drink or anything."

"I've barely touched the liquor myself, what's wrong? Something's wrong." Belle announced.

"Nothing besides the fact that my fiancé is at a party with my mother...alone. You know my mother B, she's manipulative," Regina sighed.

"Relax Gina, I'm sure Emma will be fine. Can you please interact with the people here?" Belle asked her Best Friend.

"Yes," Regina slapped her hands on her lap before standing up, "Come on, let's party."

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Emma smiled at the blonde reporter asking her questions, she was tired, it was almost midnight, "Uh this season will definitely be an interesting one, I have a little something up my sleeve."

The woman smiled, "Well I can't wait to see that. Your fans are absolutely in love with you and Regina, how does it feel to be engaged?"

"Regina and I are great, even though I wake up to a new wedding magazine everyday," she chuckled, "We are still learning each other and I love that."

Cora stood off to the side and watched Emma do her interview with SLAM, she was extremely proud of the blonde to be honest. She hadn't realized until the charity party how much of an asset Emma could be. She could-...they could make money together.

"I love LA, it's not the Windy City but it's home. I'm very excited to start practice in late January so yeah, it's safe to say I'm ready to get back in the swing of things," Emma responded with a smile.

Cora saw Ellen walking by and grabbed her arm, "Ellen dear, may I have a word."

Ellen Degeneres stopped and smiled at Cora, "Cora, hi, I didn't even see you there."

"I bought the Dark Swan as promised," she stated.

Ellen looked at Emma and smiled, "So do you think she'll do my show? If I can get her, I'll go down in history," she chuckled.

"You're right about that dear. She doesn't like people in her business but I might be able to get her to do your show...if my daughter can tag along," Cora nodded.

Ellen nodded, "Deal. I love Regina, she's just always so busy."

"I'll clear her schedule. So when are you thinking?" Cora asked.

"Uh sometime in March," Ellen nodded.

"March?!" Cora shook her head, "Oh no dear, my daughter waits for no one. You'll have to push some guest back because Emma and Regina won't have time in March. Emma starts practice in January and Regina begins filming then as well."

Ellen rubbed the back of her neck, it was almost impossible to say no to Cora, "Uh how does next week sound. I was going to have Vanessa Hudgens on the show but Emma is much more-"

"Worth it. Next week sounds lovely dear, they'll be there," Cora smirked.

"Nice doing business with you Cora," Ellen smiled before walking away.

"I'll be giving you call dear...so you won't forget," Cora stated before the blonde made it too far.

Graham smiled as Emma and Cora entered his Range Rover, "Hey guys."

"Hello dear, thank you for picking us up from the airport," Cora smiled, "I hope you don't mind taking me downtown, Henry and I have dinner soon."

"You just landed Cora, geez," Graham chuckled.

"Well my husband wants to eat and I am certainly not cooking so we'll settle for restaurant food for the evening," Cora shrugged.

"So, how was New Year's Eve?" Emma smirked.

"Well I let out a lot of...steam," he winked.

"It's alright dear, you can have sex talk, just pretend I'm not here," Cora smirked.

Graham laughed, "Ok whatever you say. Anyway, I had a great New Years."

Emma nodded, "That's good to hear, I need to go home and-"

"Let off steam?" Cora asked.

Emma turned red, "Something like that."

Once they dropped Cora off to Henry, Graham and Emma made their way to Emma and Regina's house in the Valley. Ariel was there waiting for Graham to return, she and Regina rarely hang out alone but watching reruns of Say Yes To The Dress seemed to draw them closer.

"That dress needs saving," Regina scoffed.

"Agreed, I can't believe she even tried it on," Ariel rolled her eyes.

"And I can't believe I've been home for a whole three minutes and no one's noticed," Emma said from the front door.

Regina's eyes widen, she hopped off the couch nearly ran to Emma, she jumped in her arms, "Oh my god, I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too baby," she kissed her deeply.

Graham sat at the end of the long L shaped couch and pulled his fiancé onto his lap, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm good baby," Ariel lied, she's been going through an internal battle.

"Speaking of baby…"

"Don't," she snapped at him. Graham simply nodded and pulled her closer into him.

Emma sat at the other end of the long couch and placed her legs on the it, Regina sat between the blondes legs and leaned back into her and pulled a blanket over there, she inhaled deeply, "It feels so good to be close to you."

"I know right?" Emma chuckled, she pulled her closer, "You smell good."

"Thank you," Regina blushed, "So you two, what's up?"

Ariel couldn't hold her tongue anymore, "I can't believe you're pregnant."

"Well uh...believe it dear. Is there something wrong with me being pregnant?" Regina asked carefully.

"No. I just wish our opportunity wasn't ripped from us," Ariel hissed.

"What do you mean?" Emma asked.

Ariel sighed, "Remember that talk we had? The morning after we…"

"Yeah yeah, I remember," Emma rushed out quickly wanting to forget her and Ariel's past.

"Yeah well-"

"I want to know the story," Regina said.

Ariel sighed, "Ok...well I had a boyfriend his name was Eric. The day Belle and Gold broke up and she needed me, I was with him. I was having an affair...with Graham. I ended up pregnant by him…"

"And that's why he pushed you down the stairs?" Emma asked.

Ariel nodded sadly, "Yes, I lost my baby," she looked at Graham, "Our baby."

Regina gasped, "Why didn't you tell us? I'm so sorry dear, I had no idea."

"I couldn't tell you, neither of you wanted to talk to me. I'm fine though, really. I just want to try again," Ariel said.

"We can," Graham said.

"You should," Emma smiled.

"I'm scared," Ariel admitted.

"Don't be," Regina said.

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Later that night, Emma was laying in bed watching ESPN, Regina was sound asleep. Emma's eyes widened when she saw herself on the screen, she didn't even know they played her high lights, let alone discuss them.

She grabbed the remote and turned up the TV a little louder, Nicole Brisco was speaking with Matt Barrie about the WNBA, "Matt I think this season is going to be a great one, we have Elena Delle Donne returning after receiving MVP," Nicole smiled.

"Yes, I'm very excited about the Chicago Sky this season but Emma Swan is back as well and you know she's going to bring her A-game," Matt stated.

"The Dark Swan's return is one that is well anticipated, you all know The Savior but her coach says the name might need a little adjustment...take a look…"

Emma's eyebrows furrowed as she saw her coach pop on the screen, he was in his office. She was truly shocked to be honest, she didn't know her returning was a big deal. Maybe Cora was right, she did need to embrace this ride.

"Emma's return is one I've worked very hard for, she saved my team. I'm excited about her coming back to LA but I believe that Spain did her some good. I love Emma, she's a playmaker and a leader, it's not very often I get one of those so for that I'm grateful. I've seen her play, we've met up for a few workouts and I don't think anyone's ready for what she's bringing to the table. Coming off of an injury can't be easy but I promise you, the Savior is dead. The Dark Swan shall rise, she's very serious on attacking this season," Brian concluded.

Emma chuckled at her coach, she did tell him that she wasn't taking any shit this season and she meant it. She already prepared herself to be mentally and physically better. She tapped Regina lightly, "Babe?" She leaned down and kissed Regina's shoulder, then her neck, "Baby?"

"Hmm?" Regina stirred, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just need someone to talk to," Emma admitted.

Regina yawned and sat up, "What's up?"

Emma laid her head on the brunette's shoulder, "I have to really work hard this season, I don't know if I have it in me."

"Oh you definitely have it in you. Emma, you have to believe in yourself, have you seen yourself play? Baby you're amazing, don't be afraid," Regina smiled.

Emma smirked, "Mmm I like your pep talks," she kissed her neck.

Regina giggled but held Emma off, "I'm very tired dear."

Emma instantly frowned, "Are you turning me down?"

Regina gave a meek smile, "Kinda. I'm sorry, I'm just not in the mood."

Emma wanted to pout, Regina has never turned down sex before, "Oh yeah, I totally get it."

"Are you upset with me?" Regina asked.

"What? No no no, it's cool," Emma pulled Regina closer and let the brunette snuggle into her.

Regina felt Emma's slight erection and felt bad, she simply wasn't in the mood for sex, it wasn't Emma's fault. Emma whined internally because she knew this pregnancy had something to do with it, if this was what she was going to be dealing with for nine months...she didn't know how she would survive.

Regina smirked and darkened her eyes, "Well Captain, I'm impressed."

Killian gave a villainous look, "As you should be, a dashing pirate like myself can handle any task you give me. Snow White and her Prince won't know what hit them love."

The Evil Queen rolled her eyes, "That's just the thing dear-"

"CUT CUT!" John, their director said, "Regina you're great but Killian, understand that Hook is almost desperate for The Evil Queen, you must stoop to her level of evil. You don't look like a villain, your expressions aren't pleasing me."

Killian sighed, "Sorry, Let's do it again."

Regina was irritated, they had did this scene three times already. She was feeling moody today and wanted to go home to her baby. She missed Elijah, she was tired and morning sickness kicked her ass this morning. To make matters worse, Emma had awaken pretty grumpy and that bothered Regina.

"Johnny can we please take a break, I don't feel well," Regina admitted.

John smiled sweetly, "Yes of course, please take a break."

Killian rolled his eyes, "Of course she gets what she wants!"

Regina scoffed and walked off to her trailer, surprised to find her mother sitting on her couch, waiting for her.

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Regina walked through her front door exhausted, she needed a hot bath. She frowned when she saw her fiancé pulling on her leather jacket. She looked good; Dark Jeans, black turtleneck to survive the cool LA air and her favorite gray skully.

"Where on earth are you going?" Regina asked as she folded her arms over her chest.

"Out to dinner with Jasmine," Emma muttered.

"Ali?!" Regina was appalled, "When were you going to talk to me about this?"

"Uh I don't know, it's not like it's a date, it's just dinner," Emma shrugged.

"With your ex-fuck buddy!" Regina voice raised dangerously, "You are really testing me Swan."

Emma rolled her eyes, "Look, it's not a big deal," she stated as she took her keys off the key hook by the door.

"You're taking the Bentley?" Regina asked, she smirked knowingly, "You're trying to impress her."

Emma scoffed, "What? No I'm not, I can drive whatever car I choose. That's why I have multiple cars Regina, I don't care about impressing her."

Regina nodded, "Yeah yeah sure," she said sarcastically.

Emma rolled her eyes, "Whatever, I'll be back later," she said as she walk past Regina.

"You're so full of shit Swan," Regina said before storming upstairs.

Emma couldn't help heralded, she quickly followed her fiancé up the stairs, "How the fuck am I full of shit? You're jealous and you want me to kiss your ass well I'm not."

"This has nothing to do with 'jealousy'. Emma I have no reason to be jealous of Jasmine Ali, she can sell every fucking rhinestone she wants, I'll keep my #1 TV show," Regina chuckled with an eye roll, "This is about you being comfortable with not telling me shit. Did you forget that I'm pregnant dear? You've been home all day with Elijah and expect me to cook for myself after being on my feet for 12 hours?! Did you even think about what we would eat tonight?"

Emma sighed and rubbed her temples, "I'm sorry."

"More apologies and less results," Regina shook her head, "Please Miss Swan, go on your dinner date, don't worry about me."

"It's not a date," Emma argued.

"Well whatever it is, it's important to you. It's so important that you forgot to tell me that we were doing the Ellen show, next week. My mother had to inform of that, which is ridiculous because she told you to tell me as soon as you returned home so I could make sure I was free but I guess that doesn't matter to you," Regina said.

Emma frowned, "It does matter to me. Regina I simply forgot, this has nothing to do with Jasmine."

"Tell me anything," Regina said sarcastically.

To Be Continued…

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