February 18th 2017

From: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)

To: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)

Date: 18/02/17 08:23

Subject: Early morning musings…

This annoying blonde that I know,

I have had the best week with you. There's no point beating around the bush, because you are going back to Boston tomorrow and I am going to miss you. I know you will miss me, you've told me enough and to be honest, I think it's obvious that I like your company. I mean, it's crazy, how this has all seemed to happen so fast but honestly, I've been holding myself back from making decisions on things that are right for me. So no more.

I have to admit it will be hard. I know you've been a part of our lives for years, but this week it seems you've just fit right into place. It seems that you have ended up right where you were meant to be, and if that is the case, then I want you to remain here. With Henry. With me.

It was ridiculously difficult for me to leave you in my bed this morning, but I figured if I didn't, we'd not leave the house till tomorrow.

I expect a reply when you get to work Emma, we need to discuss my upcoming plans to visit Boston…

I… miss you.

The wonderful woman in charge of this town.

From: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)

To: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)

Date: 18/02/17 10:49

Subject: How's it going?

Slightly aggravating woman who makes my heart happy

I really don't want to leave… If it wasn't important, I wouldn't.

Regina, I never thought I would feel this way about someone, with Neal, and Graham and… Killian… it was never like this. This isn't something I really feel comfortable with discussing over email.

I'd love if you came to visit Boston, but I wouldn't expect you to leave Henry, and I wouldn't expect you to drag him along; he has school and you have a whole town to run, as you like to keep reminding me.

Now, onto the most important matter. Lunch. Do you want me to bring something to you from Granny's or do you wanna take a break from all the paperwork and we can go for a walk or something?

I… miss you too Gina. But we literally saw each other a few hours ago so.

The woman who slayed dragons and shit. (P.S. I just want to tell you that I hate Em as a nickname, much like you and Gina, except when you say it, it doesn't seem so bad. Though if you ever call me Emmy, I will learn how to conjure fireballs, if only to throw them at you.)