I figured a few shorter chapters to move it on wouldn't be a bad thing. I read back the last 30 or so chapters and realised a lot of them were like 500 words, so I do not know why I was pressurising myself to write 2000 for a chapter.
June 5th 2017
From: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)
To: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)
Date: 05/06/17 09:04
Subject: Yesterday
Emma, I just wanted to thank you for yesterday. It was perfect, you are perfect.
I know I've been a little… evil… lately but I am working on it. We have a few things to discuss and I know we are both busy today, so I was hoping we could get the business items out of the way so that you, Henry and I can have a family dinner tonight.
Firstly, the reports that were submitted regarding the incident at the grocery store are incomplete. I know what happened and therefore you need to rewrite them covering every detail please.
Secondly, Henry has been asking about Buddy… my friend at the stables has a little girl who has fallen in love with the dog, and as they have been caring for him for the past two months, I advised him that if he wishes he can keep the dog. With Henry getting busier at the next academic year and us working full time, it's probably the best thing for him, we can't give him the time he needs.
Also… I figured we could ask your mother to be our wedding planner; that is, if you don't mind, and if you think she would want to… I was speaking to Ms Lucas in the diner this morning and she advised that Snow has been struggling lately, with your health scare and with the schools closing for the summer soon, she doesn't have a great deal to do. Let me know what you think.
One more piece of important business Miss Swan…
I love you.
Gina.
x x x
Emma had just logged onto her computer when the email box pinged and Emma could not help but grin as she read the email. She had been woken early by the brunette who had wanted to continue their activities from the night before, and they had enjoyed each other's companies until the alarm rang at 6:30 when they both got up, showering together before they dressed separately and made their way downstairs. Emma had made Henry some breakfast while Regina had kissed her son goodbye and headed to Granny's to get a decent coffee before her early breakfast meeting. Emma had gone to see her parents briefly before making her way into the office to relieve the night shift. With an amused shake of her head, she pressed reply, wanting to respond to all the points Regina had mentioned.
x x x
From: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)
To: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)
Date: 05/06/17 09:11
Subject: Re: Yesterday
Hey baby.
I agree, yesterday was perfect. And dinner with you and our boy tonight sounds… well, perfect.
*sigh* Gina, if you know what happened, why exactly do I have to write it all out on paper? The files are not going anywhere except the towns archives. Why would I write down on paper that I used magic to arrest someone who was pointing a gun at me?
I agree about Buddy… he's a cute little dog but we don't have time for him and at least at the stables he has room to run around, and has a little kid to play with. Maybe we can get a pet when we have more time to care for one?
As for the wedding planner. If my mom wants to plan it, I say we let her. If you're really ok with that. I know what you're like around her sometimes and… Gina she'll drive you insane if you let her. It will mean we don't have to lift a finger though… she will do everything.
Can we have that teriyaki salmon dish you do? With the noodles? I'll make dessert!
I have that course for the rest of the day and I'll be out of range, so I'll talk to you later.
Yours, Emma.
X X X
From: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)
To: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)
Date: 05/06/17 12:54
Subject: Less of your sass please
Miss Swan
You will do the reports that I ask for because I am the mayor and am effectively your boss. That man threatened my soul mate and risked my happiness so you will fill in the paperwork, sans magic, and but with the threat to an officer of the state, the report will be sent to Portland and that man will be prosecuted. Do not test me on this Emma.
Yes, I am happy to cook the salmon. Maybe we should invite your parents around so we can ask your mother tonight.
Be safe please my love.
Gina.
x x x
From: uglyduckling83 (E. Swan.)
To: reformedevilregal (Mills, R.)
Date: 05/06/17 16:01
Subject: But Ginaaaaaaaa
Gina,
No. You said dinner was just for me you and the kid, I'm not letting my parents' crash.
Maybe tomorrow. I'll cook something.
How was your meeting?
I might be a little late tonight, maybe 6 ish. We have a new hire and I have to train them in the basics.
Love you! Em.
Regina had got called into an emergency meeting after she'd sent her last email and one had led to another, meaning she only saw Emma's reply when she was due to go home around five. She decided not to reply, instead went straight home and got a start on dinner, deciding to also bake a pavlova for dessert, knowing it was Henry's favourite. He got home while she was cooking and set the table, deciding to sit with her, reading aloud his favourite of the Lord of the Rings series.
Emma returned as Regina was pulling out the salmon from the oven, announcing her entrance loudly in the kitchen doorway.
"Oh my god that smells fucking divine!" Henry snickered as his other mother turned to glare at his biological one, shaking his head at her reprimand for the language. Emma raised her brow in the direction of her son and within a few strides had her fiancée wrapped in her arms, breathing her in as she kissed the soft skin of her shoulder.
"I have to say Madam Mayor, you smell even more fucking divine." She scrunched up her nose cutely and took a deep breath in, pretending to sniff the brunette. Henry made exaggerated gagging noises and laughed as Regina pushed Emma away, rolling her eyes. She held on to the jacket Emma was wearing, the hideous red one that she actually loved, and pulled her close to her again, kissing her soundly. She wanted to glare, but the little grin on Emma's face as she wrapped her arms around the brunette, sliding her hands under her shirt caused her to blusher loves hands caress the skin of her back. They were stood close together, ignoring Henry's muttering behind them, the smaller woman looking up at the younger with adoration, with the wink that came from the blonde causing her to shiver. She mouthed her love to the sheriff and snuggled closer as the sheriff said it back. She could not wait for the day they would be standing together in front of all their friends and family and professing their love to each other out loud.
Just short and fluffy, cos I had time to write after my surgery yesterday. I'm trying to work out how to move this on to the ending I had planned for it. It's getting there.
