AN- welcome back! Some have questions on where I'm taking this, which is absolutely understandable. Worry not it'll all make sense soon ;)

This chapter is going to have a bit of history about our two favs life before divorce and tragedy struck and what that looked like.

Enjoy ;)

"I said I wanted you to own me." A blush flooded Regina's whole body and she sighed, her eyes slowly closing.

"Well...I have wanted nothing more than that...for a long time." Regina gasped and looked up at Emma in wonder about to say something when Emma abruptly stood up. "That's all." Emma hummed and began walking out of the office, "I'll see you after work Regina." And with that she was gone.

What the actual fuck.

Well that was actually very true. Before Emma created a huge mess of their marriage, they had a particular understanding of one another...but it was never complete ownership. Emma would dominate Regina from time to time when she needed to relieve stress and let go of control...and they both enjoyed it very much. It was nice...but once they left the bedroom, that play time would end and things would just go back to normal, Regina's guard would go right back up.

Regina constantly struggled with control and that was part of her issue. She needed to have complete control of her life but she also wanted none at all. It was very confusing for her and made her feel trapped, boxed in inside her own mind. Sometimes after a aggressive play session, she would begin to feel guilty for letting herself go so much and would try to compensate by reeling it in...that never worked out in her favor.

"Reg..."

"Hmm?" Regina gasped, snapping out of her trance and stared up at a loving Emma with wide, unsure eyes. She still hadn't gotten over what Emma did..how she cheated, and then how crazy it was that one second Lily was here and the next she was just gone. Life is too damn short. She was quickly realizing she had to just take what she wanted and not ask questions. Live her life to the fullest and not worry as much, and if a life with Emma was in the cards than so be it.

That being said...she very much felt a shifting dynamic between herself and Emma which made her dizzy. It was all happening so fast...and while Emma had reassured her that nothing would go on tonight, the thought did still cross her mind. Suddenly a shiver moved through her body as Emma gently unbuttoned her blouse and she was pulled back to reality rather abruptly, "you're drifting..." Emma mumbled, busying herself with Regina's shirt.

"Oh I..I'm sorry." Regina cast her eyes down, allowing herself to be undressed by the captivating blonde."look at me." Emma finally said, pulling the blouse away from Regina's tan shoulders. Her eyes snapped up immediately and Emma responded with a small, pleased smirk.

"You're safe...and nothing will happen that you don't want to." Regina visibly relaxed, feeling better now that she had a little more control. "You're not ready for anything more than my stern tone brat." Emma teased with a wink.

Regina gasped and felt a warm blush creep up her cheeks under Emma's pointed glare, "you're so beautiful when you're blushing." She slowly walked over to the bathroom door and pushed it open. "I'm going to draw you a bath." She disappeared behind the bathroom door and Regina was left standing in the middle of the bedroom, sighing when she finally heard the rushing water filling the bathtub. "Baby girl, come on." Emma mumbled. She intended to have an actual talk with Regina about what she wanted and what Emma could do for her to help her heal. She had already made such progress and was doing phenomenal for what had happened only a few short weeks ago, but Emma refused to be a road block in her recovery. If after talking to Regina there was even a doubt in her mind...she would stop this playing they were doing all together.

Slowly Regina walked into the bathroom, her bottom lip caught between her teeth as she shimmied out of her skirt, neatly folding it and setting it aside on the sink. Next she reached one hand behind herself and unclipped her bra, allowing Emma to help her into the bathtub with ease. She let out a happy moan as the warm water hit her skin and the stress rolled away in waves. "I used lavender bath soap."

"Mm my favorite.." Regina whispered, her eyes closing and she leaned her head against the back of the tub. Emma slowly lifted her hands, remembering immediately how Regina didn't like being startled now. She needed constant communication. "Baby, I'm going to put your hair up alright?" She got a small nod as confirmation and immediately collected all of her brunette hair up in her strong hands, twisting it up into a bun on the top of her head. "Regina, can we talk for a moment?" Immediately her eyes opened and she turned her head, facing Emma straight on. "W-what's wrong?"

"Oh nothing is wrong. I just need to know we're on the same page here."

"Same page..? I'm sorry what-"

"I mean..your body is giving me signals love. Your body language, the way you respond when I say a certain thing...talk to you a certain way, but I want to know where your head is and what you're thinking."

Regina took a moment to absorb what Emma just said, tapping her fingers gently inside the water, "right well...I suppose I'm confused."

Emma hummed, gently stroking Regina's forehead. "Care to elaborate?"

"I..I don't think I fully forgive you yet. I know times has passed but it still...haunts me."

Emma visibly sagged at that, letting out a long sigh. "I hear you and I am trying-"

"No I see that. I do. Which is why I've also been...letting you in more." Regina sighed exasperatedly which made Emma smirk. She loved whenever Regina got flustered.

"I also see that. Now for my next question..how are you doing. How are you really doing?"

"I have good days and I have bad ones. I'm hopeful that..once that bastard is away and I never have to see him again I'll have more good days than not."

"Understandable because right now...you're having a lot of bad days." Regina nodded in agreement, closing her eyes for a small moment. "What do you want from me Regina?"

Regina blushed and looked down at the water, "I am unsure of that. It's hard to...verbalize?"

"No that makes sense. You're having a lot of feelings."

"Yes, exactly."

"Okay then...I'd like to stop this for now." Regina gasped and immediately reached out for Emma in a panic, "w-what are you saying? What do you mean? That isn't fair Emma. I am trying here. Really trying!"

"Woah woah!" Emma grabbed Regina's chin gently, forcing her to look into green eyes. "You're brilliant. This is not a reflection on what you haven't or have done...you're my good girl." Regina whimpered at that and her eyes fluttered shut as she leaned into Emma's touch more. That there was exactly what the blonde meant. She could tell how much Regina wanted this, needed it! But she never let go of control and that would always stop her from getting what she truly needed.

"But that being said...until you know what you need or want we can't do this. Not because I don't want to. Not because I don't crave it! But because...I will not take advantage of you and your vulnerable state. You're not ready and that's perfectly okay. I will never push you."

Regina gasped and her eyes filled with tears as she looked down, her chin still cradled in Emma's soft hand. "Plus...there will be rules. We will do this right when the time comes."

"W-what do you mean?"

"I meant it when I said I've wanted nothing more than to own you...for the longest time." Regina gasped and searched Emma's eyes for any chance of a lie, also feeling confusion and conflicting feelings at the moment.

"I only want that though...when you're one hundred percent ready. There will be rules and written consent and..I will take care of you mind, body..soul. I want to be in charge of what you eat, and what time you should be in bed..and what is appropriate for you to wear..when you cum."

"E-Emma.." Regina stuttered, her eyebrows furrowed together as she realized the pressure of this all and what that would mean for her.

"Shhh..I understand you're not ready and I will respect it if you never are, but that is what I want. So I will patiently wait." Regina just stayed in silence absorbing all the information she was just given and how it made her feel special but also trapped...and taken care of at the same time, but oddly aroused. Everything was so heightened at the moment.

"Okay Regina, come on...out of the tub." Emma mumbled, holding her hand out to the brunette. Regina quickly accepted it and was pulled to her feet by Emma's strong hand, a white fluffy towel wrapped around her small form. Instantly Emma took her to the bedroom and helped dry her off, picking out a pair of black silky pjs. A set, pants and a shirt. She helped Regina get dressed in silence, letting her hair out of the bun and fall back down around her shoulders.

"Can you uh...send Henry in here to me? I'd like to see my baby." Emma nodded happily, stepping towards the door. "Of course. I'll get some dinner started. Any preferences?

"Something with pasta would be marvelous."

"Perfect."

The weeks passed and Regina's spirits had been at an all time low. Just the fact she would have to see this mistake of a man again made her feel actually sick. Today she had a meeting with Archie and Emma, one final discussion before the hearing next week. A month really does go by so damn fast.

Emma had been a huge help and guidance through the entire process. Being there every step of the way. It made Regina feel a rush of comfort and protected. Though since the attack Emma hadn't been as present at her job... which was tough because it was a new position for her and Emma felt like she needed to be there more, so she was. The past two weeks Emma went to work her usual five days a week..and Regina went to her office trying to keep up appearances of normalcy. It had been working rather well.

Emma was still staying with Regina, in the guest sweet but the brunette was beginning to worry it would confuse Henry. This past month he had gotten so used to constantly having his parents together how would he react when Emma inevitably went back to her own apartment.

"Chief Swan on line 1 Madam Mayor!"

"Thank you, Grace." Regina gulped and lifted the phone to her ear. "Yes..yes. I think it'll be best for today. Work is very hectic at the moment." She nodded along to what the blonde was saying on the other line, "yes both of you may come up." She hung up the phone and tried to collect herself, calling over to her assistant.

"Grace..remove my one o'clock meeting please and shut the door behind Chief Swan and Archie."

"Yes ma'am."

Emma walked in with a small smile, Archie directly behind her and they sat down across from Regina who was sitting regally with her glasses perched up on her nose. "Hello you two."

"Madam Mayor." Archie greeted, opening his brief case and sorting through all of his documentation.

"Reg." Emma smirked and slid her a latte.

"For me? You shouldn't have!" Regina winked and took a sip, humming as the liquid ran down her throat. These past few weeks Regina and Emma had been playing a little game...how much can we discreetly flirt without it being too obvious, or being called out by one another. So far the game had been thrilling and really was starting to help Regina adjust to the idea of moving on and allowing Emma back into her heart. "So...today will be our last meeting before uh..the trial yes?"

Archie nodded at Regina and slipped her a articulate play by play of how the trial was going to go and what to expect. Regina read it over quickly, a look of fear written all over her face that was clear as day to Emma...but to Archie it probably just looked like she was hyper focused. "So I only have to stay for my testimony and then I can..leave?"

"Yes exactly. I don't want you to be subjected to seeing him longer than you have to."

"I appreciate that." Regina gulped, pushing a piece of her hair behind her ear as she prepared herself for this last meeting. A final run down of the things she would have to say in open court...in front of a judge and jury, and him. "Now as requested...I spoke to the judge and this will be a closed court room. Which means no one besides the necessary will be allowed in the room due to your status as active Mayor we understand your privacy is paramount." Regina gave Archie a curt nod and clasped her hands in front of herself on the desk.

"Now, do you remember what you're to say?"

"Of course I remember." Regina spat, "how could I possibly forget."

The room fell so very quiet, you could probably hear a pin drop. The only sound was Archie sorting through his paperwork, pulling out another paper with a play by play of the trail and offering it out to Emma. "Will I be allowed in the court room?" The blonde chief asked, clutching the document roughly in her hand. "Of course. The arrangements have all been made."

Emma let out a breathe she didn't know she was holding in and nodded her head kindly.

The meeting continued on in its usual fashion...Regina would go over what she was going to say, Archie would grill her as if he was Robin's defense lawyer and then they would be done. Same as last week. "Thank you for coming to the office Archie. My day has been filled with work and I truly appreciate your efforts." Regina reached across the table to shake the man's hand which he accepted happily. "Oh it's no trouble at all. I will see you both next week." And with that he got up and left the pair alone at last.

"How are you feeling?" Emma sighed, running her fingers through her long blonde hair.

"I am...okay today. I'm ready for this to be over." Regina put her head in her hands and let out a sad laugh, shrugging. "Henry wants to go to the park tonight..can you make yourself available?"

"For you? Always." Emma smiled genuinely and stood up from her seat, walking over to the door. "Regina?"

"Hmm?" Regina mumbled, looking up from her paperwork at the beautiful blonde in her doorway. "I think after the trial...it's time I move back home." Regina felt her heart sink but didn't let it show, didn't show how she was screaming on the inside. She had gotten so used to having Emma there when she needed her! When the nightmares became to much to bare, when she needed a break from control. A moment to just breathe in and out.

"If...if that's what you think is best."

"It's uh.." Emma scoffed and rubbed the back of her neck, "it's more complicated than that. I want nothing more than to stay where I am, but this is going to start seriously confusing our son! Hell..I'm confused."

Regina nodded slowly and stared down at her lap, letting out a shaky breath. Oh no I know that sound. "Baby girl.." Emma mumbled and moved forward, rounding Regina's large desk. She sat down on the edge of it and took the brunette's small hands in her own, cradling them with so much love. "You're doing so much better...it's time for that next step. Yes?" Silence.

"I'll stay until after the trial. Make sure you're doing okay, but after that...it's time. We will still see each other all the time! Whenever you need me I'm but a call away."

Regina removed her hands from Emma's and let out a shaky breath, giving the best smile she could manage under the circumstances. "I'll see you tonight Miss-Emma."

"Reg-"

"Please. I just need a moment alone now." Regina looked anywhere but into those green eyes that would be no doubt full of concern. "I'll see you tonight. Promise." Emma whispered before regretfully getting up and moving toward the door, closing it behind herself.

"Mommy! Mama! Look!" Henry squealed happily from on the playground, his little hands playing in the sand pit. "I found a cool rock!" Regina giggled at him and nodded along happily, "how cool baby!"

"See mama!? Isn't it pretty?" He ran up to the pair, holding it out in front of their eyes. Emma couldn't help her heart from swelling at how pure he was. It was a fucking rock. "Yeah kid...super cool." She ruffled his hair and smiled as he ran off to continue his hunt for more cool "treasures" in the sand.

"He's getting so big..." Regina's eyes filled with tears as she stared over at him, watching him with eyes full of love.

"Hey now..." Emma wrapped her arm around her ex's shoulder and pulled her close. "He is..but that's a part of life right? And we have the absolute privilege of watching him grow and molding him into the amazing man I know he will be." God why does she say things so perfectly.

"I am happy you're his mama, Emma." Emma smiled weakly and sighed, wow why does she say things so perfectly. "Yeah well..couldn't have been the mom I am today if it wasn't for you." They fell into a comfortable silence just watching Henry play. Emma still had her arm around Regina, rubbing her shoulder with a gentle hand up and down. Regina wished this moment wouldn't end...that they could just stay here like this for the rest of their lives. No worries or jealousy..trauma pushed aside. Just them.

"I can't believe he turns six next month..."

"I know...oh that reminds me. The day before his birthday we're having the party. Makes most sense being that his birthday falls on a Monday this year."

"Oh it does?"

"Yes."

"Hmm.."

"So on the Sunday before his birthday would you mind coming over and helping me out? He wants to invite some friends and we're gonna decorate the whole backyard. It should be great."

"I am there. Wouldn't miss it for anything!" Emma smiled, squeezing Regina's shoulder once before looking up and seeing Henry running their way. She instantly let go of the brunette who fought to hold back a sad whimper...immediately missing the contact. "Mama!" Henry catapulted himself into Emma's arms, knocking the wind out of her as his knee collided with her stomach.

"Henry Swan-Mills!" Regina gasped, rubbing Emma's back as she caught her breath. "Are you okay?"

"Sorry mama.." Henry bit his lip, looking up at her with apologetic eyes. "S'okay..." Emma groaned, slowly regaining composure and siting up. She pulled Henry into her and hummed, "it was an accident. No worries." Henry giggled and nuzzled into his blonde mother, smiling as she rocked him back and forth.

Regina looked upon the pair in awe, Emma was always so incredible with their son. She really took such great care of his heart...and protected him against all costs. The very thought of it made her want to give herself over to Emma in an instance, but of course that wasn't realistic. She had to do a lot of thinking, and also plenty of healing. The weirder part was that the second Emma said they were done...playing or doing whatever it was they were doing. She was serious. Minus some harmless flirting here and there...Emma's dominant side had yet to be seen at all. She found herself often reminiscing on the old times. Times where Emma would freely assert her dominance with her then wife.

Flashback:

Regina hummed thoughtfully as she scrubbed away at the dirty dishes in the sink, setting them on the drying rack beside herself one by one. It was just after dinner and Regina was nothing if not a clean freak! One little mess would drive her absolutely insane, so after every meal Emma could be sure to find her in the kitchen cleaning up.

Regina didn't even notice Emma's presence as she continued washing, swaying her hips gently to the soft Latin music she was playing in the background. Emma found herself just watching the brunette like she was stalking her prey. The way her hips softly swayed back and forth, how her beautiful hair fell so perfectly down the small of her neck. The way her apron, pulled in her waste making her hourglass figure stand out even more than it did usually.

Suddenly Regina gasped, feeling strong hands wrap around her midsection. "Shit...darling you scared me." Regina whispered, biting her lip when she got zero response back...just the feeling of wandering hands roaming her stomach with fever. "E-Emma..." Emma growled and her hand shot up, wrapping around Regina's throat from behind and she pulled her head back against her shoulder. "Try that again." Oh shit... "Mrs. Swan..."

"Thats right baby girl. You'll do well to not forget it again." Regina just nodded feeling relieved with the strong hand left her neck and went back down to her hip, pulling her directly against Emma. "H-Henry?" The worry in Regina's voice was clear and enough to pull Emma from her trance long enough to reply, "already asleep...he was exhausted from the park today." Emma mumbled, laying hot open mouthed kisses up and down Regina's neck.

"Mm..Em- Mrs. Swan!" Regina quickly corrected, groaning when she felt a sound smack to her ass. "I warned you." And with that Regina was pulled from the sink by her hair, shoved down against the cool counter beside her, the cold granite pressed against her burning hot cheek. "I-I'm sorry..ma'am." Regina whimpered, wetness coating the inside of her panties as she waited there in anticipation.

"Not yet...but you will be." Emma growled, sinking down to her knees in one fast motion. "Now, what do you think I should do about my naughty girl huh?" Regina gasped when she felt her skirt raised over her hips and her underwear pushed gently to the side, her glistening pussy on full display for Emma. "Mhm...someone is enjoying themselves huh?" Regina bit her lip, her hips swaying gently. A hard smack landed on her ass causing her to jump, bucking away from the offending hand. "Y-yes Ma'am!"

"Mhm..." Emma rubbed her ass gently and ran a finger up and down the length of her slit. "P-please..." Emma giggled evilly and continued her menstruations, never giving Regina the pressure she so desperately needed. "I believe you deserve to be teased a little.."

Regina whined and dug her hands against the countertop, bucking wildly when Emma's fingers got a little more adventurous. One finger slowly slipping inside her wet, clenching hole. "Oh s-shit..."

"Shhh.." Emma slowly began pumping the finger in and out, smirking as she heard Regina's panting moans. "That feel good?"

"M-more! More please.." Regina begged, bucking against the single digit and trying to ride that finger. "Such a greedy girl aren't you?" Emma's voice sounded rough and full of arousal which only fueled Regina's pleas more. "Oh god...please I'll do anything."

"Anything huh?"

"I-Ah! Yes! Please.." Regina cried, wetness seeping out of her and coating the palm of Emma's hand as she fucked her with that single digit, never giving her more of what she needed. "But you're so pretty like this...begging like this.."

"I-I can't! Please!" Regina couldn't take much more of this teasing torture. It felt way to fucking good. In one quick motion she reached her own hand down between herself and the counter and began rubbing her pussy furiously, moaning loudly. Suddenly Emma was on her feet ripping the offending hand away. She spun Regina around in one quick motion and lifted her on the counter, her hot ass cooling down against it. "Did I give you permission to do that!" Emma demanded, her eyes red with anger and arousal. Fuck she was so hot like this. "N-no Mrs. Swan! I-I'm sorry."

"No you're not brat." Emma quickly shoved three fingers inside Regina with zero warning, pumping fast and hard...just how Regina needed it. "Holy fuck!" Regina all but screamed, her head falling back against the cabinets behind her. "Don't cum without permission." Emma's voice was serious. She meant business. "Ah! Emma!" Regina cried, her face full of panic. This felt too good. Emma quickly reached her thumb up, hitting the brunettes clit with every single thrust.

In no time at all Regina's legs began to shake, her breaths coming in short pants, "oh Emma...fuck fuck." She whimpered, trying to pull Emma's hand away. "Don't!" Emma snapped, continuing with her fast speed. "I-I'm close! I-I can't!"

"Hold it."

"I can't!" Regina cried, her hips bucking wildly as she willed her body to calm down but it wasn't working. "Oh god!" With one last fast pump Regina couldn't hold it anymore, "I-I'm sorry!" She whimpered, cumming all over Emma's hand with a loud cry. "Fuck fuck fuck..."

Once she had completely come down from her high Emma brought her fingers up to her mouth, sucking them completely clean and giving Regina a hard glare...her eyes never breaking away. "You disobeyed me."

"I-I'm sorry.." Regina panted, breathing hard.

"You will be."

End flashback

"Reg? Regina?"

Regina gasped and snapped out of her trance, a small blush on her cheeks going unnoticed by Emma or Henry. "Hmm?"

"Henry wants to go get ice cream? What you think?" Emma tickled his belly gently, making him giggle.

"Hmm...not before dinner mister." Regina frowned, raising an eyebrow at their son trying to get around his brunette mothers rules. "Oh come on!" He groaned which only made Regina's eyebrow skyrocket even higher. "Excuse me?" Uh oh. Emma watched in awe and panic at the interaction. That was Regina's I know you didn't face and it was never good. "I sowwy mommy.." Henry bowed his head, pouting out his adorable bottom lip as Emma bounced him gently on her knee.

"Mhm yes well...we don't use that langue when speaking to either of your moms yes?"

"Yes ma'am.." he mumbled, a small blush on his cute little chunky cheeks. "Okay. Let's go home. I need to start dinner anyway." Regina sighed, swinging her purse up over her shoulder. Emma slowly stood up making an over exaggerated groaning sound as she lifted Henry up into her arms, "wow what you eating boy?" She joked, blowing raspberries against his cheeks. "Mama!" He squealed, shrinking away from her in a fit of giggles.

Regina watched the two with a small smirk, walking back towards her car. They drove back to the house in relative silence, just the sound of Henry mumbling a song he recently learned over and over again. Once they pulled into the driveway Henry undid his own seatbelt, yanking on the door handle. "Henry! What has gotten into you. Sit down. Mama will get out and help you." He groaned and crossed his arms, inevitably doing as he was told.

Emma giggled and rolled her eyes, pulling his door open. "Be free!" She could never take one thing serious. Regina pursed her lips and shot Emma a playful glare, walking up to the house. She opened the door with ease and marched inside heading straight into the kitchen and be-lining for the fridge.

"Henry go and hop in a quick shower okay! You're all smelly." Emma called up the stairs. Henry was very advanced and already dressed and bathed himself. He did still need help with brushing his teeth but that was mainly because Regina was anal about it and made sure no spot was left dirty. Emma slowly walked into the kitchen, sighing as she watched Regina race around the kitchen pulling many different ingredients out on the counter. "Can I help you any?"

"Hmm...you can mash these tomato's for the sauce?"

"Tomato's? What are we having."

"I was thinking...chicken parm. Is that okay?"

"Sounds absolutely delicious." Emma got busy doing the task she was asked while Regina busied herself with cutting the chicken in the perfect portions.

"Reg..how are you doing?" Emma mumbled, shoulder to shoulder now with the beautiful brunette.

"Oh uh..I'm okay I think."

"Just okay...?"

"For me that's a win. I mean next week I will be face to face with that...monster so-"

"No you're absolutely right. A total win." They fell into comfortable silence as they cooked together just like old times, but Regina couldn't help her mine from running away from her. She kept thinking back to her memories with Emma...and all the crazy things they used to do together. Not just sexually but Emma really did try and take care of her in any way she could! And then...she thought about how after the trail Emma wanted to leave.

"You sure you have to go?" She found herself blurting out, unable to stop the word vomit.

Emma stopped dead in her tracks, slowly turning to face Regina. "What are you saying Reg?"

"I'm...uh..." the blush on her face was highly visible and it made Emma's heart swell that she still had that effect on her love.

"I don't know I want you to go..."

"I-okay.." Emma mumbled questionably, taking a minute to take in this new information.

"What does that mean exactly?" Emma whispered gently with a hint of a playful smirk in there somewhere. Regina knew exactly what Emma wanted.

"I don't really know yet." Regina sighed exasperatedly and covered her face with her one hand that hadn't been anywhere near the chicken. "I..all I know is I'm still scared and I don't want to manipulate you into staying but-"

"Okay."

"Okay...?"

"Yes that's all you have to say. I told you...mind...body..and soul." She gently lifted her hand pressing it delicately against Regina's chest who in turn released a small gasp. "I want to take care of every part of you and I just can't help myself, so if that's what you need...I can do that."

Regina couldn't help herself from smiling ear to ear. She bounced on the heels of her feet feeling slightly awkward for her admission before Emma just turned back to her task, continuing on what she was doing.

"But we will have to figure out what to tell Henry. That aspect still concerns me." Regina nodded in agreement, a small smile still placed on her face.

"I have no doubt we will figure something out." Regina nodded and they continued to cook dinner in silence, ruffling around the kitchen.

Once dinner was complete and Henry's plate was completely empty he once again begged, "mommy! Please can I have ice cream now? See...all done!" He lifted his empty plate up to eye level with his mouth and pouted his little bottom lip out. Emma stayed quiet with a playful smile on her lips, allowing Regina to take the reins on this since it was her rules.

"Hmm...you are correct my prince. One scoop." Regina nodded at Emma who then immediately got up, collecting all the empty plates and depositing them in the sink before grabbing Henry a cone with one scoop of cookies and cream inside. Wow she was whipped. "Okay buddy..here you go. Careful. No messes." Emma reminded him as he bounced happily digging in.

"I love you Hen."

"Love you mommy!" Henry giggled, brown eyes connecting across the table.

Today was the day. The day from hell, the day of sorrow, the worst day of her life. Trial day. Regina stood in front of her body length mirror, adjusting her black pencil skirt and smoothing it down with her hands. Her maroon blouse was tucked neatly inside and to finish it off she was wearing a lovely pair of black pointed toe heels. "You look lovely.." Emma mumbled, breaking her from her deteriorating thoughts. She gave a weak watery smile and nodded in the blondes direction, "the uniform looks good on you..."

Emma smirked and pushed herself away from the wall, walking further into the room. "You've always thought that.." she playfully retorted, gently readjusting Regina's shirt. She gasped and turned in the mirror, frantically trying to fix it as Emma just had. "Hey.." Emma giggled, shaking her head. "It was just a little off center. You're perfect now. Stop fussing baby girl." That one phrase alone put Regina's mind at ease and she was able to relax for the first time in days. The days leading up to this trial had been filled with worry and dread, panicking over seeing that monster again.

Emma decided to wear her police uniform for authoritative presence and to hopefully make that sad excuse for a man quake in his shoes. Emma felt her own wave of nerves at the prospect of seeing this man in person...she never had before and her fear was that with one look she would jump over the table and throttle his ass. He deserves it.

"Everything is going to be okay...I'll be right beside you." Emma reached down and tangled their fingers together giving a small reassuring squeeze. "Henry is with Graham yes?" The brunette mumbled, slowly walking out of the room on shaky legs. "Yes...he said he'll watch him as long as we need." Regina just nodded.

The car ride was completely silent. Their thoughts to loud for words. Emma's hands tightly gripped the steering wheel as she drove, her knuckles turning white with the force. Regina stared blankly out the window willing this day to just be over already. Of course it didn't work. Emma sighed when her phone rang instantly wanting to throw it out the window until she saw the caller ID, "hello? Hey Graham...Henry okay?" Emma smiled weakly and nodded. "Awe he loves Moana. Cool. Um..we're on our way yes." Emma quickly glanced over at Regina who's eyes were still trained on the window, her hands tightly wound in her lap. "Mhm yeah...we're alright. I'll uh...call you later." Emma nodded and quickly hung up, shifting her attention back to the road blankly.

When they pulled up to the court house Regina felt her blood run cold. She didn't even realize she was getting out of the car until she felt her legs wobble and she almost fell flat on her face, but of course Emma was there to lace her arm through Regina's picking her straight back up. They walked into the court house with pride and Emma didn't once let her falter.

The room was huge but...as promised only seated the jury, the lawyers, the judge and...him. Regina gulped and felt her blood pressure raise sky high. "I think I'm going to pass out..." she mumbled to Emma, stopping dead in her tracks. "Woah woah you okay?" Emma gripped her shoulders and rubbed up and down, "someone grab me an orange juice!" Regina looked over and noticed Robin staring right at her, looking through her almost. The dirtiest smirk on his face. Regina's eyes began to roll back but she was thrown back to life by Emma's vigorous shaking and an orange juice being shoved in her face. Regina quickly became lucid again and was brought over to her side of the court room, her lawyer giving her a warm smile as he stood up and opened her chair, Emma's right beside her. The jury looked at her with worried eyes, all concerned faces. "You alright Miss. Mills?" Robin shot with that same smug smirk and upon hearing his voice she immediately froze up, forgetting to breathe. "Come here! Come here!"

"You don't fucking speak to her!" Emma growled, standing up from her seat and with some coaxing Archie finally got her to sit down and rejoin Regina, support Regina. Regina sat in her seat, staring straight ahead without so much as blinking.

"All rise for the honorable judge Grady!"

Everyone stood to their feet and waited for him to sit down before sitting down themselves. The case was announced and so it began...starting out with a brutal question for Robin. Archie was going in. Leaving nothing unsaid.

"So is it true Mr. Locksey that you broke into Miss. Mills home at around two in the afternoon and assaulted her." Archie was met with complete silence. "Answer the question sir." Regina couldn't bring herself to look up at him, her eyes were cast down the entire time and Emma's hand was securely locked in hers.

"I mean...that's her version of events I suppose." Robins voice was smug and made Regina's skin crawl. Archie let out a sarcastic laugh and nodded, grabbing out a remote and turning to the projector screen. Regina looked up for a split second and instantly regretted it. "So..what do these look like? Also...her version of events?" The photos taken the day of the horror show plastered on the screen. Blood stains on the floor, her bruised swollen face, injured thumb, her ass zoomed in to not invade to much of her privacy.

Emma instantly looked down, squeezing Regina's hand tighter. "It's okay..." Emma mumbled to her, rubbing her hand. Nothing about this was okay. It felt way to close to home and Regina felt a panic attack pending.

"Did you or did you not rape Regina Mills that day."

"Again...her version of events." He seemed all to calm about this. Archie had enough and knew they'd really sell it home with Regina on the stand anyway. "That's all your honor." Archie said never breaking eye contact with Robin.

Soon Regina was called to the stand and she felt her legs shaking as she walked, willing herself to just calm down and breathe but nothing was working. "Are you okay darling?" The judge smiled warmly at her as she sat down, Regina couldn't say anything...she just nodded weakly. Emma instantly came up, standing beside the podium as discussed and being there for the brunette.

"So Regina is it?" Robins lawyer started, pacing back and forth. "Hmm yes well...I understand Emma cheated on you with Robins best friend Lily right?" Regina felt her heart stop in that moment, unable to form words. He wouldn't dare. Emma clenched her hands at her sides and held her ground to the best of her ability. "Objection!" Archie bellowed, "it has nothing to do with what occurred between Mr. Locksey and Miss. Mills your honor."

"There's a point your honor. Please." The judge looked apprehensive but slowly nodded, "get to the point fast then."

"Are you positive you didn't do this willingly with Mr. Locksey to uh..possibly get back at Emma?"

"No!" Regina cried, looking absolutely appalled. "He raped me." She growled but was completely overrun by the lawyer.

"So you say." He cut her off before continuing, "but it seems like...he had you standing up bent over a couch did he not?"

Tears brimmed in Regina's eyes and she willed them not to fall over, "objection!" Archie called again.

"Overruled. Next question Lawyer Harrison." The stern look in her eyes meant business.

"Understood your honor." He mumbled before stalking even closer to her. Emma felt as though she was about to explode with anger. How dare this asshole do this! "Miss. Mills...how did you find Robin inside your home?"

"I-I uh didn't...I walked into the kitchen and the screen door was open. He came up behind me and...covered my mouth and then he pulled me into the living room." Tears were falling down her face before she even realized. Mr. Harrison picked up a tissue and handed it to her gently, "that's all your honor."

The hearing went on. Lots of back and forth. Statements were made and now it was judgement time. "Please all rise..." the judge announced. Regina whimpered and stood on shaky legs gripping Emma like a life line. Archie perched up his glasses and tangled his hands behind his back. She started reading off the counts he was charged for and then there was a long dramatic pause, "on behalf of the jury and myself...you Robin Locksey are here by charged to five years in prison-" the world went blurry as Regina let it soak in, her side all cheering gratefully. She didn't even realize when Emma wrapped her in a giant hug, kissing her head before doing the same to Archie. That wasn't nearly enough but it'll do.

Emma quickly grabbed Regina's hand and pulled her out of there, suddenly all Regina's senses were back on high alert as she got into the car and a sob wrecked her body. Her whole body shook with the force of it as she just cried and cried. "Oh baby..." Emma mumbled, petting her hair with gentle strokes.

"I know that's not what we wanted exactly...he deserved more time, but he's away. You're safe." Regina just nodded, clutching on to Emma for dear life.

"Are you okay?" Regina shook her hand no and sniffled, slowly lifting her head up. Her eyes were all red and blotchy and she had major bags hanging under each one. "I want Miss. Swan."

AN- thank you for reading this rollercoaster of a chapter and I hope you enjoyed! As always comment and vote! Thank you.

Edit: just to explain something! The reason I gave Robin a lower sentence (as much as I wish he would have life) the reality is most of the time rapists get short sentences that aren't fair and even taps on the wrist..so I wanted this story to show that as well and reflect how awful that can truly be for a survivor. Thank you.