I'm filling a prompt sent in by dance_of_pales to see Regina meet Odette and Derek. Combining this with showing you guys how these two crazy kids tied the knot. If you're new to this verse, Snowing aren't Emma's parents, but they are friends of Swan Queen.


Ever since she left for college, it was always weird for Emma to return to the apartment she had grown up in. It was spacious for the three of them, filled top to bottom with memories of her childhood. Derek and Odette had tried for years to have a child before finally adopting Emma, it lead them to documenting every minute of her life. They were far more sentimental than she, which she knew was going to lead to teasing from her girlfriend.

Almost fiancé. Maybe. If she said yes.

Emma had been able to get off work early enough to drive down to Boston before the weekend, but Regina wouldn't be joining the Swans until that weekend. It gave Emma the perfect opportunity to chat with her father while her mom went to the store to prepare for the visit. It was a big deal for them, Emma had never introduced a proper girlfriend to them before. They knew she had to be special.

"So," Emma said, toying with the beer that Derek gave her. "I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Are you pregnant?" Derek teased, with a smirk.

"Oh yeah, it's gonna make the news. Immaculate conception," she replied, just as jokingly with a smirk. She forgot how much she missed her dad sometimes. "That's just as funny as when I came out and you were relieved that I couldn't get knocked up at 16."

"You know me," he smiled. "Seriously, what's going on, Em?"

"Well…you know your mother's ring? The one she said I could have?"

"Yes. I didn't think you were the jewelry type, though."

"I'm not, it's not for me."

The smile on Derek's face spread wider and he clapped a hand on his daughter's shoulder. Emma rolled her eyes, but was smiling a bit herself.

"So, that's why you wanted us to meet Regina," he said.

Emma nodded. "I really love her. She's the one. We've talked about it a bit and I think it's finally time."

"I am so happy for you. I can't believe you, my little girl that said that she would never be caught dead as a bride is going to propose."

Emma anticipated that excuse from many in her old life. She had always been the one to say she would never get married, never have kids, it was just going to be her. Things were just fine that way and then she met the mayor of Storybrooke, Maine. She wasn't sure if she believed in fate, but clearly life had different plans for her and she wasn't going to change it any way.

"I'll get you the ring," Derek promised. "I have to go to the bank and get it from the safe deposit box. Where are you going to propose?"

"The Esplanade Footbridges," Emma replied, almost automatically. "She wants a tour of everything, Boston is surprisingly the one place she's never been to and I want it to be really special."


Regina felt like her stomach was turning summersaults as she got off the train in Boston. She wasn't really the "meet the parents" type. Heck, she hadn't met any since Daniel's. It wasn't just meeting the Swans that was troubling her, it was the fact that she had a ring burning a hole in her jacket pocket. She and Emma had discussed marriage, even looked at rings and she knew this trip would be the perfect reason. She had only wished they had been able to do all this before her own father passed away.

Drawing back a deep breath, she remembered her father's words: be happy. He had known she wasn't going to be a stone during his services, but after, he wanted her to go on living her life and so she had. She had focused on work and her relationship with Emma. Every time she had lost someone before, she fell apart. She had been alone. Then that FBI agent strolled into town and captured her heart. Emma knew just what to say and do to help Regina. She held her when she cried, she let her scream, she brought her all her favorite foods.

Regina knew that Emma Swan was meant to be her wife. She just hoped that Emma would find this trip to be an appropriate time.

"Regina!"

Speak of the devil.

It had only been 24 hours, but Regina had missed her girlfriend a lot. They had spent the past 10 months sharing a bed and it had felt so empty without her in it. There she was, her hair a mess of curls as usual. She was wearing a cream long sleeved shirt under her leather jacket and skinny jeans. On either side of her were who Regina recognized as Odette and Derek. She had long sandy blonde hair with lovely blue eyes. Derek seemed to be like a giant with his salt and pepper hair and brown eyes. They both had these warm smiles on their faces, as if they had never been more excited in their life. Slowly, she strode over, pulling her suitcase behind her. Emma wrapped her into her arms for a moment, kissing her. Her lips felt cold against Regina's, but she relished in them. Regina knew to pull apart, as much as she just wished they could make out on the tarmac.

"Mom, Dad, this is Regina Mills," Emma said. "Regina, these are my parents, Odette and Derek Swan."

"Oh, it's so nice to finally meet you!" Odette said, pulling Regina into her arms immeaditely. Emma giggled at Regina's expression, she wasn't much of a hugger.

"Ma, be careful with Regina," she said.

"Sorry," Odette pulled off, with a smile. "We're just a little excited…Emma hasn't ever let us meet one of her girlfriends!"

"Well geez, make me sound like some sort of freak," Emma muttered.

Regina smiled while Derek let out a laugh. "What my wife means is, we've been looking forward to this," he shook her hand.

"It's great to meet you both as well," she said. "Emma talks so highly of you."

"Well that's another first," Odette teased, nudging her daughter in the ribs.

Emma rolled her eyes. "Do you need help with your bags, Gina?"

"No, I'm good, thank you."

"Let's get you back to the apartment, I'm sure it was quite a train ride," Odette linked arms with Regina. She found herself relaxing. Emma had told her that her mother was very open, she just hadn't expected her to be so nice.

Emma watched her mother walk off with her girlfriend and then looked up at her dad.

"I think Mom might steal her from me."

Derek let out another laugh and wrapped an arm around her. "You know her, everyone's family as long as they're nice to you."

Emma helped get Regina settled in her room once she got back to the apartment while Odette got started on dinner. Regina had offered to help, only to get kicked out.

"So," Regina said, looking around. "This is where Emma Swan grew up."

"Yeah," Emma nodded. "My dad's dad owned the building and then passed it down to him."

"It's bigger than I thought."

"Still weird being back here. My mom has barely touched it since I left for college."

"I can see that." Regina pointed to a poster on her wall. "Spice Girls?"

Blush tinted Emma's cheeks. "I listened to them ironically."

"Right," Regina smirked. "Which one did you have the crush on?"

"I didn't…"

"Emma."

"Posh Spice, okay?" She ignored Regina's giggling. "What can I say? I have a thing for brunettes."

Regina smiled at that. "Guess you do."

The next day, Regina and Emma spent the morning alone together. Odette and Derek had to work but promised to meet up with them for dinner. Emma went along to all the tourist locations that Regina wanted, some of them she had never done herself considering how cheesy they are. She got bored after a while and her feet were killing her, but she didn't want to ruin the day. One of their final stops was the bridge. Emma reached into her jacket pocket to make sure that she still had the ring box that Derek had picked up and turned to Regina.

"It's beautiful out here, isn't it?"

Regina nodded as she stared out at the sunset. "It's weird how different it is from Maine and it's only 4 hours away."

"Well, city vs. beach. I'd still pick Storybrooke any day."

"Really? I mean…I've been to lots of places and I know it's my home. But you, you were always meant to travel."

"Guess I found my anchor." She leaned in, kissing a grinning Regina. "Speaking of which…" Emma drew a deep breath; the butterflies were doing karate in her stomach. "I have something to ask you."

She got down on one knee, pulling out the box and opening. Regina's eyes flew open wide and she went to speak, but couldn't. The ring was beautiful, simple. There was a large aquamarine gem cradled around small diamonds, set in white gold. It was different than any ring she had ever seen and that made it all the more special.

"Regina…oh God, you know I suck at speeches," Emma fumbled on her words. "I just love you so much. Every morning I wake up with you is special and I know this ring won't change who we are…I didn't think I'd ever need that piece of paper, but I do."

Tears trickled down Regina's face. She hadn't expected Emma to be the one to want to propose. She just thought it wasn't her thing. But there she was, opening herself up to her with a beautiful ring.

"Well…what do you say?" Emma repeated after a few moments of silence.

"I…I…I was going to propose!" Regina blurted out.

Emma cocked an eyebrow. "What?"

Regina reached into her coat pocket and held up her own ring box. She got down on one knee in front of Emma and opened it. Inside was a pearl set in silver, with a butterfly design on the sides. Emma couldn't believe it. She wasn't a jewelry person, but that had been the one to stick out to her. She had thought Regina would think she was weird, so she hadn't pointed it out. She must have seen her staring.

"Oh," Emma breathed out.

"So…if I say yes to you, will you say yes to me?"

Emma looked up at her, matching her wide smile as a single tear of joy fell down her face. "I would want nothing more in this world."

Just 2 short months later, Emma stood in the kitchen of the mansion, eagerly looking out the door, trying to get a peek of Regina. She realized that Sidney hadn't walked her down the aisle yet, which just made her more anxious. All she could see was Mal, who had agreed to officiant, along with some of the guests. Mary Margaret and David were in the front row, though Odette was missing. Ruby, Whale and Jefferson weren't too far down. Since Regina didn't have any biological family attending, they didn't have sides. Everyone was just there to celebrate the union of these two.

Emma fiddled with the black tux she was wearing, the red bow tie clearly popping against it. Her bouquet of tiger lilies were firmly in her hands, as she moved from heel. Derek smiled at her.

"Nervous?"

"Only that I'll trip or throw up," she admitted.

"You're going to do just fine," he told her. "I won't let you fall."

Emma's eyes sparkled. "Thanks Dad. I know you probably didn't expect to walk your daughter down in a tux."

"Nah, it's you." He pushed a curl behind her ear. "I'm so happy for you."

"I'm happy too," Emma replied, her smile widening.

On the back porch, Regina was also fidgeting with her wedding outfit. She had opted for a long white dress, a beaded shawl on top since it was so cold out. There was nothing fancy with it, but it made her feel like a queen. Her hair had been styled back in a bun, though not too tight. Sidney was nearby, he had graciously offered to walk her down the aisle so she didn't have to just stand alone. She wished more than anything her father could be there and she felt maybe he was…in some weird way.

"Regina?" The bride-to-be looked up and saw Odette standing there.

"Mrs. Sw…Odette," she reminded herself what the older woman had insisted she call her. "Shouldn't you be in your seat?"

"I just wanted to visit you. You look beautiful."

Regina smiled. "Thank you."

"Emma told me about your father, but your mother isn't here?"

Regina's smile faltered. She hadn't even sent Cora an invitation. She knew she'd either not show or she would and ruin the day. "No. She's not as…accepting as you are."

Odette nodded, her face serious. "Well, she's a moron."

Regina snorted. "I see where Emma gets her tact."

"Look, just know that you are an amazing woman and there isn't anyone else I could picture marrying my daughter," she said.

"Thank you, Odette," she took her hand. "That really means a lot."

Time After Time by Cindy Lauper could be hear coming from the iPod docking station that Jefferson had set up. It was time. Odette kissed Regina's cheek.

"Congratulations, honey," she said.

Regina smiled and watched her head back to her seat. Sidney turned to her, offering his arm. Regina took a deep breath, adjusting her own flowers in her arms, heading down the aisle. When she reached Mal, her long-time friend squeezed her arm. It didn't take long for her to see Emma come out the kitchen entrance on Derek's arm. Her heart skipped a beat. God damn, her wife was sexy.

Emma's eyes stayed on Regina, taking in every bit of her as they headed down the garden path. She probably would've collided with her, had her father not straightened her out. Regina laughed and took Emma's hand, the two smiling at each other. Mal started off the ceremony and they could just barely hear her.

"I love you," Emma whispered.

Regina smiled and squeezed her hand. "Love you more."

"Not possible."


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