A/N: Thank you to all of you who are truly devoted and enjoying this story for all your lovely reviews, here and on Ao3. I am eternally grateful for your support. I think you will be quite happy with this chapter. Maybe a little stressed with Ruby, but happy none the less lol it didn't go at all how I planned, but in the end I was still happy with it. I hope you all will too. A few more chapters (not sure how many) and this story shall be reaching its end. Happy reading! :)

Things started happening for Emma rather quickly after her meeting with Victoria Belfrey. It wasn't long at all before her first book came out and was immediately a success. It went without saying that it shocked Emma how popular her book had become. Victoria promised her bigger and better things. And from now on, wherever Emma went that's what she received.

But, she was still the same Emma everyone knew.

Well, most of her. She smiled a little more now, went out more with Ruby, Belle and Lily. Of course, no matter how much distraction she would gain. At the end of the day, her mind was always on Regina.

Months flew. Eventually Ruby and Belle convinced the soldier to move into the city. She hated leaving Ingrid, of course, but the older blonde pushed her that this was a change she needed in her life. That would do her some good. And, of course, made Emma promise that she would still visit Storybrooke from time to time.

She promised.

Emma also made Ingrid promise her that she would visit during the weekend.

The hug the older blonde gave the younger blonde was bigger than Emma had ever felt. She loved Ingrid's hugs. They always made her feel like everything was going to turn out the way it had to for her.

"You be careful and call me when you arrive." Ingrid held up a finger in warning, which made Emma smile.

"I promise." Said Emma.

"Let's go, Em!" Ruby smiled at Ingrid, "Don't worry. We'll watch over her."

Ingrid chuckled, a hand on her hip, "That's what worries me." Her hand cupped the blonde's cheek in a loving manner, her blue eyes looking into her green ones, "You got too big on me."

Emma gave her one last hug, feeling Ingrid's embrace as if she didn't want to let go. But she did. Ingrid waved off with a smile on her face, her blue eyes filled with pools of unfallen tears as they all drove away. Ruby honking her horn as her hand waved up in the air. Emma's yellow bug being the last thing Ingrid saw before going back inside to a now empty house.

Emma's apartment in the city was simple. It wasn't luxurious, but it was in a nice part of the city. The living area was next to the kitchen, separated by a bar top area. There was a fire escape just outside the living room window. Which she was grateful for. The apartment came equipped with two bedrooms and a single bathroom. Which was all Emma really needed.

"This is such a great place, Em!" Ruby smiled, looking around the blonde's new apartment. "We definitely have to go out celebrating tonight."

"No. I think I'll pass on tonight." Said Emma, standing by the living room window.

Ruby rolled her eyes, "Oh, come on, Em!" She walked her way up towards her best friend, "We have to celebrate you becoming a big time author! Plus," She smirked, "I already spoke to Lily and she is so in on joining us tonight."

"Wipe that smirk off your face." Emma warned, "Lily and I are-"

"Just friends," she rolled her eyes, "Yes. I know. But, it wouldn't kill you to give love another chance."

"You know, I can't." Emma's reply was direct. She turned her attention outside her window. Her eyes taking in the sight of a mother and a child as they walked hand in hand by the sidewalk.

Ruby moved closer to her best friend, just behind her as she spotted what had captured the blonde's attention. Her hand came up to rest on her shoulder, "At least you don't have to worry about Regina being here and running into her again."

Emma's eyes didn't move from the sight of the mother and child down on the street, "She named him Henry," a small chuckle escaped her, "His six. She kept my pendant. I saw it on the kid's plush toy. She must have given it to him."

"Alright, Em. Listen to me." Ruby moved in front of the blonde, her eyes locking with hers, "I know that losing Regina was the hardest thing you ever had to face. But, it's been six years. She has a kid with that man, she's clearly long but forgotten you."

Emma's face turned to a stone like feature, "She kept my necklace, Ruby. That has to mean something."

It was there that Ruby saw that all too familiar look in the blonde's eyes. The look of hope and hint of love for Regina Mills.

"Answer me this question. If Regina would walk into your life again, knock outside this door of your apartment and tell you that she still loved you. Would you take her back?"

Emma remained silent. Yes, she was still angry, hurt even. Yes there was Lily, but they weren't exactly an item. And seeing Regina again that day in New York cause her more than just a panic attack. Her heart beated inside her chest faster than it had before. She wanted to go to her on that day and tell her that she still loved her. Like an idiot, she still dreamed of her sometimes. Her heart still screamed out for her. She craved to kiss her but at the same time yell at her forever ending things. Whatever the reason. It was a contradiction of its own.

"Let's get those drinks tonight, huh? Forget about Regina for once and just have fun." Said Ruby, given that the blonde couldn't provide her with an answer.

Then again, she didn't need one. Ruby already knew… Emma would so take Regina back.

Meanwhile back in New York, Regina found herself packing before her flight to Boston. She had a presentation to give at a hotel, and it was important for her to be there. Over the years, she had been founding money for this medical center in Boston that would not only treat people of all ages, but specifically soldier's.

In a way, she felt that helping out all those wounded soldiers and veterans in need of medical care, was like helping Emma all over again. Tending to her wounds back in that hospital in Germany.

This was something Robin was not at all supportive over.

"This is a waste of time, Regina. I honestly don't see what you benefit from it."

"Of course you wouldn't see the benefit of it," She replied, her back turned to him as she was far too busy packing, "And I already know what you're going to say, so save it. Besides, you should be happy I'm leaving for a week. You'll have the entire week to yourself and… Zelena, was it?"

"Don't bring her into this." Robin warned, "This week will be all about Henry and myself."

Regina chuckled, "I'm sure. One big happy family."

"Don't think I don't know the real reason you're doing this." Robin stood beside the brunette, his eyes focused on her features as she kept up her packing, "I wouldn't get my hopes up too high in seeing her. You'd do well to remember-"

"Oh, what, Robin?" Regina's tone was filled with annoyance as she turned to look at him, having had enough of the man's shit, "What are you going to do? You're going to take Henry away from me? Say what a bad mother I am? You're going to send your spy on a flight to Boston to have me followed? Have Emma followed?" She challenged him, chuckling, her fear of him disappearing with the years, "I'm tired of this situation. Six years you manipulated me, blackmailed me, used me and made me give up the one person that has ever truly mattered to me. All for you to have some love affair and come and go as you please with her." She paused, her hands on her hips as she looked the man down. "I think I've earned my little bit of freedom while I'm in Boston, don't you think?"

"I'm warning you, Regina-" Robin's tone was low and filled with rage.

"I'm going to Boston to work, Robin. On something that is extremely important to me." Regina's tone was indefinite, "I am trusting you to watch over Henry until I get back." She closed her luggage, going on her way, brushing Robin's shoulder as she did. She stopped right at the doorway as Robin spoke, wanting to have the last word.

"Helping all those wounded soldier's won't bring her back to you, you know." A small smirk became visible on his lips.

Regina looked over her shoulder at the man, giving him one last glance as she made her way out of the bedroom. Not wanting to argue any further. Robin remained standing there, alone in the room, clenching his jaw tightly. The very thought of her being in the same location as Emma Swan made his stomach turn upside down. Because he knew Emma was now living in Boston. He knew and had been keeping it from the brunette, not at all worried that she would run into her. Especially when they lived all the way in New York. But of course, Regina had decided to open up a medical center there. He just had to trust that Regina knew better, would she run into her.

Regina, along with Kathryn. Both dropping their bags in the hotel room they had rented for the entire week. The brunette grunted as she collapsed onto the bed, feeling utterly exhausted from the trip. While Kathryn was ready for the night to continue as she made her way out of the restroom.

"Come on, Gina. We are going to be late." Said Kathryn.

Regina groaned, sitting up on the bed, "Can't we just stay here for tonight and sleep? I have an early presentation tomorrow."

"All the more reason for us to get drinks and go dancing."

Regina chuckled, "You're not going to give up, are you?"

"Not a chance. Besides, you promised-"

"I know." The brunette sighed, forcing herself up from the bed, "If we are going out, let me at least shower first."

Kathryn grinned happily, "You won't be disappointed! You'll see!"

"Mhm. Just let me call Henry before we leave." Regina shut the bathroom door behind her, while Kathryn hurried towards the bed where Regina's cell phone had been left unattended, searching quickly for what she needed to find.

The bar they had attended was noisy as music blasted throughout the atmosphere. A little loud for Emma's taste, but she had been dragged to it already. She had decided on a pair of black jeans, a new silk, maroon colored, buttoned up shirt that Lily had gifted her with, with her red leather jacket to finish.

Lily decided that an all black outfit was the way to go. While Ruby and Belle both decided on skirts.

"Let's sit by the bar. Belle is expecting more people." Said Ruby, turning to face the blonde as Emma stopped her in her tracks from walking any further.

"More people? Ruby, this is crowded enough as it is."

"Relax. They probably won't even show up. Lighten up, Em." Ruby wrapped an arm around her girlfriend as they headed towards the bar area.

Lily took Emma's hand within her own, her other arm wrapping around the blonde's bicep, "Don't worry. I know Belle's friends. They are actually very nice people. You'll like 'em too." She smiled, "Come on, let's get a drink."

Emma moved along the crowd with Lily, all of the ordering their round of drinks for the night.

Regina looked around the place, the loud music not being to her liking much, but here she was.

Her eyes looked over at Kathryn, taking notice in her odd behavior, "Are you going to tell me what's going on? You've been acting suspicious all night."

Kathryn smirked, spotting exactly who she had hoped, "Come on. Let's go to the bar."

Regina froze as they neared the bar, at the very sight of a woman sitting by, with a drink in her hand and unmistakable blonde hair. Pulling Kathryn back to her, "Kathryn. What the hell-?"

"Relax. No one was following when we came in here. I made sure of that." Kathryn assured her.

"Robin isn't stupid-"

"Oh, fuck Robin." Kathryn almost shouted, "Besides, Belle is here and I know she will be happy to see you. She seems to know Emma too, so you won't be alone. I'll be there too."

Regina's eyes moved to Emma's golden hair, that unmistakable leather jacket. Pools of tears forming around her eyes at her sight alone. It had been years since she laid eyes on Emma. She still looked just as beautiful as the first time she laid eyes on her. Even if she was battered and bruised in that hospital in Germany. She certainly looked older than nineteen or twenty-one.

Despite her heart pounding inside her chest, fear took over the brunette as she looked over to her best friend, "I can't. She hates me, she'll probably leave. I'll just ruin her night. Let's just go."

Kathryn grabbed onto the brunette's arm before she had any chance of escape, "No. Regina, you two need to talk, alright? You're doing this. This might be your only chance to tell her-"

"Tell her what, Kathryn? You know I can't do that. If I so much as open my mouth towards what happened, Robin would-"

Kathryn rolled her eyes, "Robin, Robin, Robin. He's probably fucking that redhead right now, for all you know. Too busy to keep tabs on you right now. Now, come on. We're doing this."

"Kathryn!" Regina hissed, being forced by the blonde to walk up towards the bar area, where Emma and Belle were sitting. She had never felt herself froze over before. She wanted to run away and hide in the hardest place to find, as far from here as possible. She couldn't believe Kathryn had tricked her- set her up again. Especially when she knew that she couldn't be anywhere near Emma.

Before she could run away though, Belle had already spotted them within the crowd, smiling brightly their way as she met up with them halfway, "Good, you came! It's good to see you again, Ms. Mills." She told Regina, who remained white as a sheet of paper.

"It's good to see you, Belle." The brunette simply nodded.

"Oh! There's Lily!" She smiled, waving them over as Lily and Ruby soon joined them within the crowd.

It didn't go without saying that both Ruby and Regina's eyes grew wide at the sight of each other's presence. Both remaining quiet as they lost the sound of their voice.

"Oh, let me get Emma!" Lily shouted, running towards the blonde as she dragged her over by the arm, smiling as her eyes fell on both Kathryn and Regina. "Emma, these are our friends," She motioned towards them, "This is Kathryn Midas and Regina Mills."

Emma's lips parted at the sight of the brunette and blonde before her. Just as Regina's did, while her eyes remained locked on the soldiers. Those green eyes she had missed terribly for six years.

What were the damn odds really, that they turned out to be Belle and Lily's friends?

The world was a small, small place.

"Now that we're all here. Let's get more drinks!" Belle smiled, dragging Ruby towards the bar as Lily, Emma, Regina and Kathryn followed. Both Emma and Regina exchanging quiet glances. Both definitely in need of those drinks tonight.

It was a bad and dangerous idea to stick around. Regina was certain of that.

"So, how do you know each other, exactly?" Ruby asked Belle.

"I used to care for her mother." Belle looked over at Regina who was as tense as could be, "How is Mrs. Mills?"

The brunette sipped on her scotch. She needed something stronger if she wanted to get through this night. "She's great, I'd imagine. We don't really keep in contact these days." She shrugged carelessly.

Emma remained looking forward, sipping quietly at her beer. Her body being just as tense as Regina's.

"Is everything alright?" Lily asked, her hand caressing the blonde's back as she took notice in the tension that soon surrounded her, "You were fine minutes ago, now you look… angry."

Emma smiled rather flirtatiously as she looked over at Lily, "I'm fine. You're here with me."

Lily's brow raised at the blonde's flirtation. Emma wasn't one to really flirt back with her, but not that she was complaining. As the song Shape of You began to play throughout the bar, the brunette soon took Emma by the hand. "Come on. Let's go dance."

"That's a good idea! Let's go, Ruby." Said Belle, taking Ruby with her towards the dance floor.

Regina's eyes followed the blonde soldier's movements as both women headed towards the dance floor. Dancing rather close to each other. A sight that soon became too much for the brunette. Kathryn's eyes remained on her best friend's jealous features as she downed the rest of her drink. Quickly ordering another.

"Regina, calm down. I'm sure it's nothing." Said Kathryn, her eyes studying how the brunette downed that drink as well. "Don't drink so fast."

"Isn't that what we are here for?" Regina hissed, turning her back towards the sight of Emma dancing with Lily. She scoffed, "I should have just stayed at the hotel."

Kathryn turned to look back at the blonde with Lily, "They don't look like a couple to me," She shrugged, "They sure might fuck maybe, but not date." She held up her hands defensively at the sight of the brunette's glare, "I swear to God, I didn't know Lily would be here. Much less that she was with Emma. Besides, what did you expect, Regina? Emma wasn't going to hold out forever. It doesn't mean you two still can't-"

Regina downed her third glass of liquor, feeling it burn her throat on the way down. Slamming the glass down on the bar, "Nothing, Kathryn." She shook her head, her eyes about to burst with tears.

That should be her dancing with Emma. Not Lily.

As the song ended, Ruby met up with Emma as they walked their way back towards the bar, "Em, I swear I didn't know Regina was friends with them. How could I have known?" Her eyes turned towards the bar where Belle and Lily had already joined the two other women. "What are you going to do? Do you want to leave? I can make up an excuse for you."

Emma looked over at the brunette, who's back remained facing her as she downed another drink. "No." She murmured, looking back at Ruby, "Seeing me with Lily seemed to affect her, so let it. I'm staying."

Ruby smiled, patting the blonde on the arm, "Drinks are on me."

The night was long, and agonizing for Regina. After a few drinks, she remained more and more by Kathryn's side. Her glances exchanging with Emma's every once in a while as they all would talk within a group. The sight of the blonde, her soldier with Lily killing her more and more. But she wasn't about to burst out of here, letting her know that she could win this.

No way.

Ruby and Belle danced one song after another. Kathryn eventually had met a cute guy and was off dancing with him as well. Leaving Lily, Emma and Regina at their table they had all moved to. And as soon as Lily received a phone call, she had to step out too. Leaving both women all alone for the first time tonight. For the first time in years.

As Regina's glance remained on her empty glass, Emma's was focused on the brunette sitting before her. She could literally feel her burning holes right through her with that stare. Almost swearing, she wasn't even blinking.

What was she trying to prove by staring at her all night? Was it to make her say something? A test, maybe?

Regina cleared her throat as she adjusted herself in her seat, her eyes quickly glancing at Emma who was still staring her down. Her stare carrying all that anger she could only imagine she felt towards her.

The tension was so thick, it needed more than a knife to cut through it.

"I'm so sorry." Lily spoke, giving Regina a chance to relax as she forced out her best smile at the other brunette, "They need me back at work and I'm going to have to go."

"Now? It's already late." Regina picked up on the blonde's tone, which sounded disappointed that Lily had to leave. While she felt quite relieved to see her go.

"I'm sorry. But we are on a breakthrough on a case right now and they need me." Lily leaned down, providing the blonde with a quick kiss to her lips, smiling sweetly at her, "I'll come by tomorrow though, first chance I get." She stood up right, looking over at Regina, smiling, "Keep her company for me. She may seem serious, but she's actually quite fun."

"It was good seeing you." Regina smiled, feeling the tension come right back as she was about to be left alone with Emma on any given minute.

"See you later, Rambo." Lily gave Emma's shoulder a gentle squeeze as she walked away, disappearing into the crowd.

Emma downed her last sip of beer, as Regina spoke. It was now or never.

"So, you and Lily?" She swallowed the lump in her throat as green eyes stared her down again, "That's… she's a great person. I haven't known her for long, but I do know Belle and she has a good judge of character when it comes to people." She paused, getting fed up with the blonde's silent stare, "A lot better than I am."

Nothing.

Regina drew in a breath, letting it out slowly as she grew aggravated with Emma, "Look, we're here. I didn't expect to find you here, at all. But we are both sitting at the same table, forced to be here. Because life has a twisted sense of humor, I know I messed things up. I know I hurt you and I can't ever take back what I did. So, let's just… stay out of each other's way and get through tonight."

Emma didn't blink, she didn't move, and she certainly didn't speak.

This was a game that Regina was quickly growing fed up with. She never imagined their encounter, if there was one, to be like this. Much less in this place. Honestly, if all Emma did was yell at her, she would be okay with that. Because at least she would be talking to her and not killing her with this ongoing silence. She certainly didn't remember the blonde ever being this quiet. Even when angry.

As Regina got up from the booth, heading towards the bathroom of the establishment, Emma remained seated. Her eyes focused on the brunette as they drank her in. She was angry, and she wanted to yell at her. Boy, did she want to give her a piece of her mind. But not here. Not now. She was a little too intoxicated for that. Maybe more than a little, as she soon found her eyes moving towards a sight she had missed from the brunette.

As for Regina, she hated this silence from her. She made her way into the bathroom, washing her face as tears began to make their way down. She couldn't handle this situation any better than being without her. She thought she could, but it was already becoming too much.

She needed to leave.

As the cool water ran down her face, she felt like she could breathe again, taking in deep, slow breaths as she splashed more cold water on herself, drying her face up with a napkin rather quickly. She gasped as she ran into Emma on her way out the door. Their bodies so close to each other, she never imagined being this close to her again. Regina's familiar perfume hitting the blonde's nostrils like a drug that she hadn't had a taste of in years. Causing that wave of desire come back to her in one swift motion.

"Look. Emma, I- I'm so-"

Emma could have just gone inside and let her be on her way. She should have. After all, she was still very angry. But, she needed to talk. It was now or never.

"You're what? You're sorry?" The brunette remained quiet at the tone of the blonde's cold tone, her eyes burning again with tears as Emma chuckled, "Are you going to say that it was a six year mistake? That you still love me? That you never stopped loving me?"

She needed to lie. Robin could still be keeping tabs on her and she couldn't tell her the truth. Not that she would believe it right now anyway. She was too drunk for that.

"I am sorry for hurting you the way I did." Regina murmured, unable to look away from the blonde's cold stare, "I should have been honest with you from the very beginning and save you all this heartache."

Emma chuckled, "Save me?" She shook her head, her body remaining close to the brunette's, "I never wanted you to save me from anything, Regina. All I wanted- all I ever asked for was for you to love me like I loved you."

'Like I loved you,' her words stabbing her directly in her heart as she heard them come out of Emma's thin lips. Those lips she missed kissing for six years. She cleared her throat, her eyes allowing a few tears to drop down her cheeks. "Emma, I… I did." Her last words were a whisper. She stopped as she was making her way down the hallway of the bar, determined to leave. But, what stopped her was the sound of Emma's voice.

"Did you?"

Regina kept her back to the blonde as she replied, "You know I did." Her eyes closed, tears making their way down, as she could feel Emma standing right behind her again.

"Do you still love me?" She asked in a whisper. A whisper that gave the brunette chills all over her body. Ending in her most eager of places.

Regina turned to face the soldier before her, unable to help herself any longer. Tears running down her eyes as she looked into Emma's droopy green ones. She wanted to shout it, that yes she still loved her. She never, ever stopped loving her. But it wouldn't be a good idea. Not while she was in this drunken state. Not when tomorrow would be a blur.

She needed to walk away. She needed to leave and go on with her life.

So, why weren't her feet moving?

Why did Emma Swan have to be here of all places?

Why now?

"What happened, Regina?" Asked Emma, seeking at least one hint of truth in the brunette's words.

Regina's voice broke as she replied, "Things just became too complicated, Emma. Life found a way to rip my happiness from me. I told you. I don't know how to love very well."

Emma chuckled at the memory of her using those words before. Her eyes focusing right on hers, locking onto them with anger. "So, now you're going to tell me that you never loved Robin? So, you just fucked him and ended up giving him the son I always wanted to have with you?" She chuckled again at the surprised look from the brunette, "Yeah. I know about him. He's a good kid. Pity he has a coward for a mother who can't ever stand up for what she loves."

A slap across the face was the next thing Emma felt. A slap that helped sober her up rather quickly, filling her up with rage.

Before Regina could even get another word out, she was surprised to feel Emma's lips on her own. Crashing, kissing her like she hadn't kissed her in six long years. Because she hadn't. She had never kissed her the way she was kissing her now. There was anger, but there was also an isolated desire. Her hand resting on the back of her head, just like the old times.

The brunette pushed her away, feeling anger overcome her. Even Emma was right to call her a coward, it still angered her.

Before she knew it, Regina was the one who rushed towards the blonde, pulling her by her jacket as Emma's lips crashed against hers in a hungry manner once again. This wasn't how she expected this night to go at all. None of them did. And as dangerous as it was to give in, Regina couldn't help it. Kissing Emma was still as addictive as it had been in the past. And feeling the blonde's strong arms wrap around her form made all her fears of six years erase within a heartbeat.

A grunt escaped them both, hot breaths mixing as Emma's hands quickly cupped the brunette's breasts with a firm grip. Their kiss breaking apart as both women remained staring at each other, breathlessly.

"Do you want to go somewhere?" Emma asked, her chest moving rapidly up and down, just as Regina's was.

Regina sighed, feeling that familiar pull every time Emma would kiss her and touch her the way she always did. She should say no. She should just walk away and save herself the heartache. Because it was clear what this was. Even if they still loved each other. She was sure Emma would regret it tomorrow morning.

"Emma, I-"

"Don't do this now, Regina. We may not see each other again after tonight." Emma's eyes never left hers. Her lust only intensifying, "Yes or no?"

If only Emma knew how right she was. They may not see each other ever again after tonight. She couldn't see her again if she was going to go ahead with it. It would be too dangerous for her. She needed to keep her safe.

But she couldn't keep away any longer.

"What about Lily?" She had to ask, which made the blonde chuckle.

"If we were together, I certainly wouldn't be kissing you, asking you to come home with me."

"You live here?"

Emma nodded, "I just moved in."

Their lips crashed onto each other again, in a more deep and passionate kiss. Regina's hands and fingers getting lost in Emma's golden hair, she had so missed the feel of.

"Emma, what the hell?"

Their kiss broke, as both women turned to look over at Ruby and Belle who were gawking at them wide-eyed.

"You must be super drunk, because I swear you are making out with your ex right now." She chuckled, looking very drunk herself.

That was like a wake up call to Regina, as she quickly made her way out of the blonde's hold, "I- I have to go. I'm sorry, Emma."

Emma's hand was quick to grab onto the brunette's arm, "Regina."

"Emma, please. Let me go." She pleaded, looking into the blonde's eyes as they had a hint of lust in them, which soon became anger. She rushed out, passing Ruby and Belle as Emma stood in place, feeling angry at herself for allowing the alcohol she had consumed to take over.

Feeling not only angry, but embarrassed with herself for acting in love once again and making it rather clear that she wasn't over her.

"That was Regina, wasn't it?" Asked Ruby, holding onto Belle as she nearly lost her balance.

Emma glared at her best friend, not at all appreciating her bad timing, "You know, Ruby. You really have a way of fucking things up sometimes." She walked away without another glance, or saying another word. Leaving both friends to enjoy the rest of their night.

Ruby looked over at Belle, who was a bit more sober, "You still love me, right?"

Belle smiled, holding onto Ruby, "Of course, I do."

"Good." Ruby bent down, belching out all of the alcohol she had clearly consumed as it splashed on the floor and some on Belle's shoes.

"Maybe we should call it a night, hm?" Belle grabbed onto a groaning Ruby, walking her out of the hallway and out of the club, "Come on."