June 2
Emma
So she can admit that she make have reacted badly. No buts about that. She was just so angry. Not just at Regina, but herself as well. She was trying to be more mature and open to discussions with Regina; not go rouge and make questionable decisions. Seeing Regina and talking to her was probably their relationship's saving grace. Emma was reactive person and while sometimes it helped. Many times her reactiveness caused her more trouble. By Regina showing up and offering a weird disgruntled olive branch it made Emma see that she reacted childishly.
10 minutes after Regina left she wanted to go after her. She couldn't though. She was drunk, like really drunk. Whatever Regina had made her had knocked her on her ass. So she stayed but all the fun she was supposed to be having turned into a numb blur. Two strippers gave her a lap dance and they were good but she just didn't enjoy it. Either way she decided chasing Regina was not the safes option at the time. So hungover Emma walked into the Rabbit Hole carrying a bouquet of flowers to apologize and talk to Regina.
The bar was quiet as it was only 11am and everyone, except a few local drunks, was at work. Walking up to the bar Ruby a girl she fucked around with a few times in the past was at the bar.
"Swan what are you doing here stranger?" Ruby lean on the bar popping her breast forwards.
"I'm looking for Regina." Emma said sitting on a bar stool.
"And I am guessing those are for the boss lady?" Emma nodded. "She is in her new office. I'll show you." Ruby led Emma down a dark and dingy hall to a door with no name on it. Ruby knocked on the door from the other side she heard Regina call her in. "Good luck Swan." Ruby turned and walked away leaving Emma to quickly check her hair, breathe and clothes. She wiped her palms on her jeans and went in. The first sight she saw was Regina behind a desk her hair was loose and she wore a casual white shirt and black vest. She looked up at Emma with a smile then it fell.
"Emma what are you doing here?"
"Uh,"she looked around the room briefly. There were two leather chairs in front of a desk. A book shelf that had pictures of Henry and an ultrasound photo she was guessing of the new baby. Instant regret flooded Emma's body, "Did you have your first ultrasound?"
"Oh yeah. I had it scheduled for last Friday." Emma picked up the photo and looked at it. "I tried to tell you but you didn't really talk to me. So I just let it go."
"I guess I will never get this pregnant thing right." Emma hummed.
"Em why are you here?" Emma put the picture down and remembered the flowers she had brought.
"Oh right," these are for you she handed the flowers over to Regina. Who smiled happily making Emma's stomach flop. "I wanted to come talk to you and apologize for the way I acted. It was immature and I understand that I can be upset with you but I should never take it out on my relationship with Henry."
"I can accept that." Regina nodded standing up and taking a seat in of the leather chairs. Emma joined her it the chair opposite of her. "I apologize for being difficult. I know that my actions are sometimes hard to read and that I should express myself more with words rather than rely on you reading into my actions."
"I can accept that, but I still am upset with you." Emma stated matter of fact like.
"Why?"
"A number of reasons." Regina waited patiently for Emma to continue. Fighting to find the words Emma decide to bring out the envelope she had retrieved from home and handed it to Regina. It had taken Emma a lot of soul searching, reflecting and researching, but she believed Regina about her kids.
"What's this?" Regina said flipping the envelope over.
"So I realized that you would never lie to me about something so life changing as me being the parent to not only Henry, but this new peanut." Emma took the letter from Regina and started opening it. "To prove this I am going to open this letter. It's the paternity test for Henry. I got it 6y months ago give or take. I never opened it because I knew you wouldn't lie to me. I know I told you that I had doubts about Swan 2.0," Regina smiled, "But I was just being stupid and insecure." Emma pulled out the letter reading it for a second then gasping.
"Emma?" Regina got worried.
"I'm the father." Regina slapped Emma's shoulder. "Ow!" Emma laughed out.
"You are a dick." Regina scolded, "you had me worried."
"I'm sorry. I knew what it was going say, but…" Emma felt guilty for a second for allowing her insecurities get to her.
"That small speck of doubt was still there." Regina nodded in an understanding."
"Yeah."
"I'm Sorry you know for playing games. I wasn't purposefully making us a game it just happened" Regina sighs, "I Just fear that the love I feel for you and I used those games a way to hide that feeling."
"I get it you know…now. I played with girls hearts; even yours although I didn't mean too. Then you stuck up these walls to protect yourself from me. So of course you would feel that you have to find a way to hide your vulnerability. I get it."
"I don't," Regina chuckled to lighten the mood.
"It's ok." Emma took her hand, "My parents have told me that on more than one occasion they were ready divorce each other, but never did because when they had calmed down they both realized living a life without each other is worse than longing for one another."
"How did they work through those rough patches?"
"Talking. Sometimes being selfish and focusing on them and not me. Being open with what they are feeling. Separating from each other if the conversation got to heated then coming back once they have calmed down to talk it out. Taking turns making the first move to forgiveness." Emma shrugged noncommittally.
"Okay." Regina smiled happily.
So I have made a large decision in this story guys. This is the official end of this story. I realized while writing this chapter that I could not continue on without this story being drawn out.
But consider this a prequel to things to come. Big things are happening for me creatively though and it hit me like a thunderbolt. So here are the big ideas. The reason I decided to end this right here was because I am ready to move on to Emma's and Regina's future. When I say future I mean like a couple years down the road future nothing too crazy.
1 There will be a continuation of this story coming soon! There will be more kids. Big career changes. Big family changes. Drama of course. More characters who will joining our leading couple. A way bigger story arch.
2 the youtube story will be getting its own story time as I don't want it to muddy the water for the next story.
3 I am seeing this story going on for a couple of story and possibly more spin off.
Thank beings said thanks for the support and love and look out for my next story.
