A/N: Hi, Sorry for the delay. I wont waste your time with excuses. Anyway, I'm back and thanks for sticking with this story!
The Beast is benched for this chapter. Creative differences between it and I.
No warnings that I can think of for this particular chapter. Mild Violence? I guess. Sorry for mistakes and I own nothing. Enjoy.
Chapter Fifteen
Emma stared out of the driver's side window of the cruiser. Jason had lost a game of rock, paper, scissors and his loss was her gain, earning her the right to drive the cruiser for the day yet again. He didn't really seem to care much though since he sat beside her texting. Emma had been driving more often though and they both seemed to enjoy the change of events especially her lazy partner.
Emma had a lot on her mind though. Especially her girlfriend. Regina had told her she loved her the other night. They had both just came together and she was still pretty much coming down from her high. Emma was as well but she had meant it when she said it back. In fact Emma had meant it with everything in her. She loved Regina so much that it scared her sometimes. She never thought she would ever feel so strongly about anyone and then here came Regina Mills and her beautiful brown eyes and her humongous heart. The woman was slowly changing her life and all Emma wanted was her. She was keeping the beast at bay without even knowing and loving Emma into the person that Emma always wanted to be. She was content. Almost happy and she had the love of her life to thank for that.
But she was worried. She always had concerns. How could she not? The simple case of who she was and what she had done was enough to worry her. Her past. In her past she had done horrible things and she was sure she would again in her future. The scariest part was that she didn't know what was going to happen. That's why she couldn't let her guard down and allow herself to be too happy because she knew that the Beast was just waiting to take that from her.
"So how is Regina?" Jason asked taking a sip from his soda. Emma looked over at him and saw him watching her, waiting for an answer.
"Good." Emma said honestly. "She told me she loved me the other night."
Jason lowered his drink and gave Emma a seriously look. Emma stared back at him in confusion. He sighed. "Please tell me you said it back?"
Emma brows rose. She hadn't been expecting that. "I did..." Emma said with a furrowed brow.
"Good because I know you do." He said seriously. Emma's pretty sure that she has never seen him so serious. "Don't spook her. If she says I love you and you hesitate for even a moment that could scare her and that would cause her to put up walls and shit and you don't want that."
Emma nodded. "Well I do love her and I was honest."
He smiled. "Good." He chuckled then. "Oh I can only imagine the look on your face when she said it. You probably looked like one of those actresses when their name is called for best actress at the Oscars."
Emma laughed. That's exactly how she felt. She felt like she had won the greatest prize when she won Regina's heart. "It felt like it."
Jason chuckled and started to say something but the static from their walkies cut in. She leaned closer to the walkie that was attached to the shoulder of her uniform just in time to hear dispatch explain what they needed of them.
She pressed the bottom on the side of the device. "Ten-four." She said back. She looked up at Jason. "There is a disturbance at a convenience store over on Chelsea. Quite possibly a robbery."
Jason's mood turned grave. "How bad? Anyone get hurt?"
"They didn't say. I don't think bad. I mean, most likely just a robbery." She said simply. She started the cruiser and they headed for the store. The drive was mostly quiet. Neither of them were exactly sure of what they were going to encounter. Besides they had to get and keep their minds in the right head space.
They pulled up to the store. She put on her cap and checked her gun. After noticing that everything was up to par she hopped out of the cruiser. She shut the door behind her. She walked around to the side that Jason was already climbing out of. She saw another cruiser pull up behind theirs as they were stepping onto the sidewalk. She looked over and saw two other cops climbing out. They all gave each other a look.
"Let's go." Emma said as she took off jogging towards the establishment. It was a small place right in the middle of the block with a green awning. She walked up to the glass doors to get a better look of what was going on inside but the doors flew open, nearly hitting her. A young kid flew out of the place. He was no older than seventeen but he was a huge kid. Even in that flash of him. Emma could see that he was about six feet easy. Maybe over two hundred pounds. His eyes were wide and he was breathing heavily. He was clutching the strap of the backpack in his hands tightly. He looked at the four cops looking at him then darted off down the street before any of them could react. Emma sighed. It was impressive that a kid that size could move that fast. Not today. She though as she took off after him. She heard Jason calling after her but she couldn't stop. She had to catch him before he did something that would ruin his life. He was fast but Emma was faster. She darted around a food cart. The boy nearly knocked an old woman to the ground but she got out the way quick enough. Emma's adrenaline was driving her on and she sped up. She was hot on his trail. He tried to lose her but she was two steps ahead of his every time. She could hear one of the other cops behind her. She didn't have time to see who it was because the kid had darted into an alley.
She followed him but came to a screeching halt when she saw him standing there, facing her. He was holding a gun in his hand and it was pointed directly as her. He looked scared and she's learned in her line of work that scared children with guns are a deadly combination. This could either go two ways. Bad or very bad. She raised her gun as well. It was more of a warming. She did not want to shoot that kid. She just wanted to talk him down.
"Hey!" She said taking one of her hands off the gun but keeping her finger of the other hand on the trigger in case she needed to fire. The boy looked at her and she could see the fear in his eyes. She's seen people do some very foolish things out of fear and it usually resulted in death or injury. Emma had never killed anyone with her service weapon and she wanted to keep it that way. In fact she hadn't killed anyone as just Emma either without the assistance of the Beast. "Lets just calm down."
"I'm not going to jail." The kid said. He kept his gun on her and she kept hers on him. If it came down to her or him she knew what she had to do. She heard one of the other cops enter the alley.
"Hey! put down the weapon!" She heard the woman shout. Emma sighed. All she was doing was making it worse.
"No." The boy said. "I need this money. They're going to turn our lights off again and my little sister is scared of the dark."
"You have to." Emma said. "If you don't come with us willingly I can't help you."
"We haven't eaten in days." He cried. "I can't take my little sister crying herself to sleep anymore."
Emma nodded. She understood now. He wasn't just a little punk stealing for drugs or electronic devices. He was trying to help out but this isn't the way. "Just lower the gun."
"Cant do that." He said.
"But you-"
She was cut off by Jason storming into the alley through a back door of a building with the other male cop. "Hey kid, drop the gun now!"
"Jason" Emma sighed. "Relax. I got this."
"He has a gun on you." Jason hissed. "Drop it, kid."
Emma heard him cock the gun but she stayed focus on the kid. One wrong move and everything could go straight to hell. The boy turned around then and faced Jason aiming the gun at him. Emma knew that Jason was not going to risk that kid shooting him. His son came first and he wouldn't risk not going home to him. Emma had to save that kid's life so she acted impulsively. She took the opportunity when the kid was momentarily distracted to sneak up on him. She ran over as fast as she could and used all of her strength and slammed right into him. She tackled the boy to the ground. The boy grunted as he collapsed to the concrete under her weight. Something that wouldn't have happened if she hadn't surprised him. His gun fell out of his hand and slid over to Jason.
Emma tried to hold him down but he was putting up a good fight, squirming underneath her. Emma grabbed on of his elbows but before she could get a grip on the other one, He threw it back with all of his strength. It connected with the side of Emma's chest, square in the ribs. She groaned at the sharp pain and the wind was knocked out of her. She inhaled and exhaled but pushed through the pain and managed to get hold of his wrists and cuffed him. Once he was subdued Emma sat back. She was in real intense pain and she felt like she couldn't breathe.
"It's a fucking toy!" Jason screamed. He looked down at the boy that was now crying. "You were almost killed over a toy, idiot." He threw the gun at him and it clattered to the floor inches from his head.
"I didn't want to hurt anyone!" The boy cried.
Emma groaned as she climbed off of him and knelt on the floor next to the crying child. She understood that he wasn't a bad kid. Sometimes people have to do what they had to in order to survive. She could look at him and tell that he was not the type of kid to just rob a store. There had to be a reason. He got caught up in a bad situation and he only saw one way out. Her chest was still aching from where he had hit her.
She placed her hand over her rib and hissed at the pain. Jason was at her side in an instant checking her over while the other two cops hauled the kid to his feet.
"Are you alright?" Emma heard the other female cop ask. Emma nodded without looking up and remained doubled over. She felt Jason's hand on her shoulder
"I'm gonna take her to the hospital." He said looking up at the other two. Emma tried to protest but instead she squealed as Jason pulled her to her feet.
"Alright and we'll take him in." The male cop said.
"Sounds good." Jason said as he kept a firm grip on Emma's arm and began walking her out of the alleyway.
Emma wanted to argue that she didn't need to go to the hospital but the throbbing in her chest said otherwise so instead she kept her mouth shut as she hobbled out of the alley and back onto the side walk. She looked back at the boy that had his head bowed as he cried while he was escorted back the way they all came. She felt bad for him but he did hurt her so her sympathy had a limit.
The trip back to the cruiser was a quiet and painful one. She was practically crying with every step. The pain was unreal and it felt like there was no end in sight. Jason took his time as the other cops walked passed them with the suspect. Emma could hear the female cop reading him his rights. When she asked if he understood he just started crying harder. The woman groaned and instead continued leading him to their cruiser. Emma let out a sigh when they finally reached theirs. She felt relief when she was finally placed inside. Jason shut her door with a little more force than necessary. She rolled her eyes as he slid in on the other side and slammed the door behind him. As he started the car he sighed.
"Swan, don't ever scare me like that again." He said firmly. Emma had never seen him like that. He looked almost angry. His jaw was tight and his back was straight. "You could have gotten hurt."
"I know but he's just a kid." Emma sighed. She couldn't gun down a kid.
Jason's expression softened then. "That's true but he could have shot you."
"It was a fake gun." Emma teased.
Jason sighed. "You didn't know that then."
"But I do now." Emma shot back. Jason just huffed and started the car. He shook his head as they took off down the street. He hit a button turning on the siren. Cars began moving aside. Letting them through.
Emma groaned in agony. "Regina is going to kill me."
Jason scoffed. "If you die on my watch I'm gonna kill you myself." The man said as he kept his eyes on the road. Emma just shook her head and looked straight ahead out of the windshield.
Regina missed Emma. That was it. Emma had been working so many hours these days. She's seen her once that week then Emma was right back to work. She hasn't seen her in two days since and it was getting to her. They spoke everyday and video chatted but it wasn't the same as touching her and just seeing her right in front of her. Emma seemed miserable as well. Usually when they were apart for too long it wore on Emma too. Regina understood that she was most things to Emma since Emma didn't have many relationships. The only friend that Regina knew of was Jason. As far as she knew he was it and Emma had no desire to spend time with him after work despite Regina's insisting. She also knew that Emma had no family. Well, not really. Her parents disliked her and she hated them. So Regina played all of those roles in Emma's life. From best friend, to family, to lover. She didn't mind though. She was fine with it.
She did wish that Emma would make friends though. She would like to see Emma going out with her friends or even having them over. It would be good for her to get to know someone other than Regina but she wouldn't push. Emma was just opening up to the possibility of her being happy and being loved. Emma would put herself out there when she was ready.
Regina just thought about Emma constantly and often worried herself sick about her. That's why she was thankful for Monica calling her and asking if she wanted to go on a shopping date that morning. Regina of course didn't pass that up, needing the fresh air and time with her best friend. So that is how they ended up in a cute little upscale boutique.
She pushed the designer sunglasses up her nose and checked her reflection. She examined herself for a moment then nodded in approval. She liked them. She took them off and tried another pair. She hummed to herself. Deciding that she liked both of them, she placed them into their cases and into the little mesh shopping bag. She browsed the shelf at the other glasses. She saw a pair of Tom Ford rose gold aviators. She froze and stared at them. They looked so lovely sitting there in their designer case. She couldn't help but think of how good they would look on Emma and as a result before she could stop herself, she was picking them up and grabbing the charcoal colored ones beside it. She placed them both into the shopping bag. She knows what Emma is going to say about her buying gifts. Regina would just convince her that she bought them just to look at her in. Emma of course wouldn't believe it but would humor her. She always gets her way with Emma. Regina smirked to herself as she set off to find Monica. It's not like Emma could expect Regina to go shopping and drop a few grand and not buy her anything. Get real.
Regina wandered the store for a moment and eventually found Monica looking at a rack of white maxi dresses. As soon as she approached, as if sensing her presence, Monica turned to her and held up the dress. "What do you think?"
Regina chuckled. "I like it."
It was cute. It had a decent neckline and the length was desirable. It was very Monica. Mature and sophisticated yet fun. Regina wasn't very fond of light colors which is why she drifted over to the black and dark blue dresses. She carefully looked through them until she found a cute one that had medium sized white flowers printed on it. She pulled it out and examined it. She hummed to herself. She liked the halter type strap that went up and behind the neck. It was very vintage with the low back. She also liked the wide flared bottom.
"Gina!" Monica exclaimed. "There's a white one!" She held it up and showed Regina the dress. Regina's mouth fell open and she instantly fell in love. The dress was just like the blue one but instead it was white with red roses. "If you don't buy it, I will buy it for you! It would look so nice on you, honey." She held the dress out toward her. "Oh my god, Emma would be knocked on her ass if she saw you in this."
Regina chuckled. "Don't oversell it, Monica." She snatched it out of her friend's hand. She looked at the dress for a moment. She did really love it. "I like it." She draped it over her arm. Monica whose arms were already full with clothes herself smiled.
"Good. But it's true. Emma would love it." Monica said with a smile. Regina smiled back.
"Fine." Regina relented with a soft shake of her head and her smile still present. Monica grinned.
"Good." She turned on her heels and began walking away. "Let's go look at the lingerie."
Regina nodded and followed her friend through the store. It was not a very large establishment but it was elegantly decorated in lots of velvet and silk. There was a very low romantic lighting that made anyone look good. There was always gentle music playing. It was a nice environment that gave off incredible vibes.
They came to the large red silk drapes ahead of them. Located at the back of the store. Regina and Monica stepped through into the lingerie section. Monica instantly headed over to one of the racks and Regina followed her. She had enough lingerie. Some of which she hadn't even worn yet. She watched her friend browse for a moment before finally speaking. Well admitting something she's been holding in for days.
"I told Emma I loved her." Regina said suddenly. Monica stopped and looked over at her. She was watching Regina carefully.
"And?" She prompted. "What happened?"
Regina shrugged. "It was after... you know..." She blew out a breath. She sort of beat herself up over it for a while. She thought that she cornered Emma and Emma felt obligated to say it back. She was unsure if Emma felt the same for her. She knew that Emma liked her. She knew that they were close and couldn't keep their hands off of each other but that did not mean that Emma was in love.
"What did Emma say?"
"She said she loved me back." Regina said rubbing at her forehead.
"Why don't you seem happy?" Monica asked gently. "I know how you feel about Emma. That woman is your whole world so, why aren't we celebrating your shared love?"
Regina sighed. "Because I said it during sex." She explained. "I mean, I know you're never supposed to say it during or after sex... but I couldn't help it. I needed her to know and in that moment I loved her so much so it sort of slipped out."
"Did Emma look bothered by it?" Monica asked gently. Her blue eyes widening waiting for the response.
Regina shook her head. "No." She remembered Emma's big smile and the way her eyes lit up. "She looked pleased."
Monica shrugged. "Emma is one of those people that have a terrible time hiding their emotions. I mean, when I was teasing her that night she was blushing so much. Which was adorable, I might add. If she was bothered by it, you would know."
Regina nodded. She was right. "I just... I don't want to push her."
Monica sighed and gave her a sympathetic look. "But what do you want?"
"What?"
"You're always saying what you don't want for other people." Monica pointed out. "But what do you want for you?"
Regina told the truth. "I want to be happy."
Monica smiled. "Then be happy. I think being open and honest about your feelings would help Emma too. I think she has a hard time expressing her feelings. You mentioned her being shy and reserved. So being open and opening up will help her do the same. She was probably waiting for you to say it first." She lowered her voice to a whisper. "That woman adores you."
Regina chuckled. "She does."
Monica smiled. "There you go."
Regina smiled. Monica always knows how to ease her worried mind and soul. Regina knows that her best friend would always comfort her when she needed it most. She was thankful that she was so patient. Anyone else would have grown tired of her worrying by now but not Monica. Never Monica. She was grateful that she had her best friend for things she couldn't discuss with Emma.
Regina smiled and stepped away to look at the red lacy lingerie behind her. She was about to go through them when her eyes caught the ones beside it. It was all black leather and it had cat ears. The boyshort like bottoms had lace on the bottom and a tail on the back. Regina thought that Emma would like it. It wasn't particularly her style but if Emma would like it then Regina would wear it.
Monica grinned. "You should get it. It's so cute."
"Well-" Regina began but Monica cut her off.
"You know what?" Monica said wagging a finger at Regina. "Wait!" she gasped. "What did Emma think of the lingerie and the costume?"
Regina smirked. She told Monica about the little costume and lingerie that she had made. In fact she asked Monica if it would be a good idea. Her friend of course encouraged her and Regina was glad she did. Emma had gotten so excited. "She loved it." She giggled at the memory.
Monica smirked and leaned in closer. "Did you use the nightstick?" She asked curiously. Regina shrugged coyly.
"She used her own." Regina said with a wink.
Monica chuckled. "Damn."
Regina chuckled as well. "I'll say."
Monica gave her friend a long look. She was curious about something. "What's it like?"
"What's what like?" Regina asked as she began looking through the rows of lingerie. She would end up getting a few things.
Monica sighed. "Like having sex with a woman that has a... you know."
"Oh." Regina giggled awkwardly. The last thing she needed right then was to think of a naked Emma. "It feels good."
Monica laughed. "I bet." She shook her head. "No I mean what's it like? Like does she get an erection easily and does she last longer than a guy?"
Regina smiled at her nosey friend. She was thankful that the store didn't have many customers so they could speak freely. "Well, for the first question, it depends on the mood she's in. And for the second she can last longer and go more rounds than a guy."
"She can have multiple orgasms." Monica muttered. "Maybe it's because she's female." She said thoughtfully and Regina could see Monica trying to put together the scientific pieces and put a medical diagnosis to Emma's condition.
Regina shrugged. "I don't know. All I know is that every time, it's this incredible pleasure and I can barely handle it."
Monica laughed out. "I'm jealous." She shook her head and blew out a breath. "Like, what does it look like?"
"Her penis?" Regina asked.
Monica shook her head. "When she finishes, what does it look like?"
Regina gave Monica a look at the invasive question but she knew that Monica was a doctor so she was usually curious for different reasons than most women. "Sometimes it's white and milky. Others it's clear. Either way it's very thick and sometimes she gets like... wet. If that makes sense."
Monica was staring at her with wide eyes. "Seriously?"
Regina nodded. "Yes and it's not like pre-cum. I know what that looks like but no, she gets wet. The whole tip gets covered in it."
Monica nodded with a surprised look. "Damn. That's hot."
Regina chuckled. "Oh yeah. She's very hot." She sighed. "Not only below her belt but in general. She is covered in muscles and she can pick me up and put me wherever she wants." She bit her lip and nodded at her friend's raised brows. "It's enough to turn me on without her having to touch me more."
"Yep. I'm jealous." Monica chuckled. "I need to get laid."
Regina snorted. "Yes, you do."
Monica laughed. "Can you fix me up with one of Emma's cop friends?"
Regina chuckled. "I've never met any of her friends but the only one I know of is married with a son."
Monica made a face. "I want a cop, Regina, or a fireman. Oh a fireman." She visibly swooned.
Regina laughed. "I dated a fireman."
"I remember." Monica chuckled.
He was a nice guy but he worked a lot which was understandable. They went on about three dates then Regina was done. What she needed at the time, he couldn't give her. She felt that there was no need to waste both of their time.
"He has nothing on Emma." Regina said seriously.
Monica laughed. "I can tell."
She smiled with a shake of her head. "Let's go try these dresses on."
"Fine!" Monica huffed. "But I'm going to talk to Emma about fixing me up with a cop."
Regina laughed. "Fine." She turned and began heading out of the lingerie section. Monica could do what she wanted and sure Emma would be more than happy to help. She stepped through the curtains and headed across the carpeted floor to the dressing rooms.
Emma hated hospitals, the smells, the sounds, and the overall environment. She was annoyed by the people constantly wanting to come in and draw blood or poke at her. She looked around the examination room she was in. It was painted an off white color. The cabinets were a silver like color as well as the sink. The tops of the counters were lined with various objects from cotton balls to tongue depressors in clear jars. A box of gloves sat right near the sink right beneath the paper towel dispenser.
The room itself was completely quiet save for the ping from Jason's phone or the groan of the plastic or the rustle of the paper on the examination table every time Emma would move. Good thing they hadn't been there long or Emma would have gone completely mad already. Well, crazier than ever before.
It wasn't a long wait and thankfully it didn't seem like she would be there much longer either.
Upon arriving at the hospital Emma and Jason hadn't even had to wait. Being cops and all, Emma was whisked right into an available room, skipping triage and getting straight to an examination. They kicked Jason out of the room and examined her thoroughly. Emma wanted to cry every single time they pushed down on her upper stomach. Her reaction caused the doctor great worry and the young woman actually got another doctor for their opinion. They went out and talked for a moment.
In their absence they allowed Jason back in. Emma was thankful for her friend's presence because she hated being in that room alone, plus she was pretty sure that the doctor was hitting on her. That was of course unwanted attention since Emma was taken by one of the most amazing women she had ever encountered.
But she had to be polite since the woman was treating her injury with so much care. Her injury that she had sustained being a complete idiot as Jason had so nicely put it. She agreed though. She could have gotten killed. If it was a real gun that could have been it. She would hate for Regina to have to find out that she had died on the job. She didn't regret helping that kid though. She knew that she did the right thing.
Doing the right thing has become more and more appealing since the Beast hadn't been lurking around. She knew it wasn't gone but for some reason it hadn't been as present as before. She knew it would return at any moment. It was still upset at Regina for rejecting it and Emma knew that she had to do everything possible to keep it away from her girlfriend for now. That was easier said than done but she had to try.
The pain she was feeling was agonizing and Emma fought back a groan as she wrapped her arms around her stomach. Jason who was seated in the visitor's chair was watching her with so much sympathy. He was worried sick and he thought something was severely wrong with his friend to cause her so much pain. He couldn't figure out what but it had to be bad. Emma wasn't one to be taken down by a little bit of pain. It had to be a severe injury.
The door to the examination room opened and the young doctor walked in. She was cute, granted. Dark hair, tan skin, deep dark eyes. Specifically Emma's type. She had nothing on Regina though who was ten times hotter. Plus this woman was tall and Emma preferred her women petite. She didn't exactly know why but she was always attracted to smaller women. The Doctor gave Emma a much too warm smile that was bordering on flirtatious and shut the door behind her.
"Okay so..." She began as she crossed the room. "So from what I can see, you have a bruised rib or two. It's not exactly an extremely serious injury and it could be treated from home."
"Emma has abs of steel. There's no way." Jason said simply. The doctor smirked.
"I noticed." She gave Emma a long look, her eyes wandering Emma's body. Emma shifted uncomfortably. She found this woman to be way too aggressive. That's a major turn off for her. Even in times when Regina is calling the shots she's not that aggressive. "But she's still injured."
Emma sighed. "How do you treat it?"
The woman smiled. "With time. I will give you something for the pain now and send you home with a prescription. You stay off your feet and take some sick days and you will be fine."
Emma frowned at the idea of missing work. Well at least the pain will stop for a while with the painkillers. So far the pain has been continuous without letting up at all. But damn. Bruised? Ugh. "Fair enough."
The doctor nodded. "The pain relievers may make you a bit drowsy. Do you have anyone to come get you?"
"Her girl." Jason answered for her. He stared at Emma and she stared back at him. "Want me to call Regina?"
Emma shook her head. She really didn't want to bother her girlfriend at the moment. Regina would become a worrying mess and Emma wouldn't allow herself to be the cause of it. She shook her head again. "Jason, can you just take me home?"
He sighed. Of course he could but he really felt like Regina should be with her. He knew that Jessica would be pissed if something happened to him and she didn't know. He nodded anyway. "Sure Em." He said as he stood up. He knew Emma. Emma didn't like to be a bother. But honestly if Regina loved Emma like she said, she would want to be there with her. He stretched then started heading for the door. He stopped and looked at Emma. "I'm going to grab a soda. I'll be right back." He said.
Emma nodded. "Okay Man."
He nodded back and slipped out. He shut the door behind him and leaned up against it. There were nurses and doctors moving passed him. The beeps and hums of the monitors were filling his ears. The smell of disinfectant was heavy in air. He was glad that they were there and not at the morgue though. He was glad that his best friend was okay.
He dug into his pocket and fished out Emma's phone that she had asked him to hold. It was not difficult to unlock it with Emma's birth year. He needed to talk to her about her security because it really was not good that he could get into her phone so easily. With a shake of his head he began going through the phone. He grinned at the image on the home screen of Emma and Regina and two black dogs. One of them was huge and that must have been the mastiff that Emma talks about so much and the other must have been his brother that Emma loves so much. They all looked so happy on that lovely day. He's never seen Emma smile so wide or look so carefree. He really liked this Regina woman and what she was doing to Emma.
He got back to work and began scrolling through Emma's contacts. There were more than he expected since Emma is so antisocial. He stopped when he came across 'Gina'. There was a purple heart and a heart eyes emoji behind the name. He just knew who it was. Oh he's going to tease Emma so much for that.
He quickly hit call and placed the phone to his ear, listening as it rang.
"So, Daisy looks me right in the face as she squats down." Monica says seriously. "Then she pees... she pees right there on my mother's carpet!"
Regina laughed. "Oh my god, my mother would die."
Monica laughed. "I know. Cora would have died and taken Brock and or Brutus with her."
Regina nodded. That is true. Her mother is a bit of a neat freak. Her own cat isn't even allowed on the furniture. They were barely allowed on the furniture when she was a child. If her dog would have piddled on her mother's carpet, her mother would have murdered her and him. "You're right." She chuckled. She sipped her tea and set the cup back down. They retired to a nice little coffee shop. Quiet, upscale and not very busy. The two women thought it would be a nice place to wind down after shopping for hours. "Anyway," she waved a hand. "What happened?"
Monica blew a raspberry and took a sip of her coffee. "My mother made me pay for the carpet cleaning."
"Which is only fair." Regina pointed out.
Monica glared playfully at her. "Don't side with my mother."
Regina chuckled. "I'm sorry. How dare she make you pay for her carpet to be cleaned that your dog piddled on."
Monica nodded. "That's right. What a bitch."
Regina chuckled with a shake of her head. Monica was just too much sometimes. She started to tease her friend some more but her phone ringing cut her off. She looked down at her purse and began searching through it for her phone. She grabbed a hold of it and lifted it to stare at the screen. She saw a picture of Emma and 'Officer Swan'. She smiled and looked up at Monica. She raised a finger at her, telling her to give her a moment.
"Good afternoon, Mi Amor." Regina purred into the phone. Monica made an 'oh' face, realizing that it was probably Emma.
"Um, is this Regina?" A voice that certainly was not Emma's asked. It was a very deep male voice that was slightly familiar. She was automatically wondering what someone was doing with Emma's phone.
"Yes." She said.
"Hey, this is Jason. Emma's partner and best friend." He said. Regina frowned. Her stomach sank and she immediately started panicking. Something happened to Emma. Oh no. She suddenly felt like she couldn't breathe. "I-"
"Is Emma alright, Jason?" Regina asked cutting him off. Her hand went to her head and she began rubbing to ease some of the tension building up. She could feel a migraine already knocking. "What happened?"
"What's wrong?" Monica asked her voice full of concern. She raised a finger and Monica nodded.
"Emma's been hurt on the job." He said gently. Regina's breath hitched with a gasp and he must have heard it. "Shit, Emma's gonna kill me for scaring you. No, listen. She's fine. She's breathing. She got injured apprehending a suspect but Emma is a tough girl."
Regina sighed and nodded. That's true but she still needed to see her. "Where is she?"
"Redfield Memorial Hospital." He answered.
"What is wrong exactly?" She asked as she reached for her wallet. She flagged down their waitress. The young woman smiled and nodded.
"Well, the kid wouldn't surrender so she tackled him." He began. She could tell that he was holding something back but she would get the rest of the details from Emma. The waitress stopped at the table. 'The bill'. Regina mouthed to her. The girl nodded and walked away. "In the process she was elbowed in the chest. It knocked the wind out of her and it turns out that she has bruised ribs."
"From an elbow?" Regina asked confused.
"You should have seen the kid. He looked like a linebacker." Jason muttered. "Emma has absolutely no fear which in turn makes her stupid and much too brave." He said. The waitress returned and sat the check on the table but Regina stopped her before she left. She handed the waitress her card without even looking at the bill. The young woman took it and walked away.
Regina nodded thoughtfully at what he had said. That is very true. "How is she feeling?"
"They were drugging her when I left the room so probably fantastic." He said with a chuckle. Regina pressed her lips together. She looked at Monica who was watching her with worried eyes.
"Emma got hurt on the job." She whispered to her friend. Monica's brows rose and she nodded. Regina could tell that she had questions but she was obviously waiting until Regina got off the phone.
"Huh?" Jason asked though the phone.
"I was speaking to my friend." Regina said replied.
"Oh." Jason chuckled.
"Thank you so much, Jason, for calling." Regina said as the waitress returned and placed her card on the table. She smiled and accepted it. She returned it to the wallet. She stood and threw some twenties on the table for a tip. She and Monica both grabbed their things. Their shopping bags were in the Bentley. "When is she being released?"
"She's technically free to go but she can't go home alone." He explained. Regina hummed thoughtfully.
"Tell, Em, that I'm coming to get her, please?" She said softly.
"You got it, Regina." He said. "See you soon. I'll meet you at the entrance."
Regina smiled. "Thank you, Jason."
"No problem." He said.
Regina disconnected the call and she and Monica headed for the door of the shop.
"So?" Monica asked.
"Emma was apprehending a suspect and as a result she has a bruised rib, it seems."
Monica hissed. "Ouch."
Regina nodded. "I know. My poor baby."
Monica smiled. "No you didn't."
"She's my baby." Regina said with a smile. "And she's hurt, Monica. Cut me some slack."
Monica nodded with a small smile. "Sorry. It's cute that you call her that though."
Regina frowned and pushed the door open and they stepped out onto the street and headed for Regina's car.
"Any advice on how to care for her?" Regina asked as she unlocked the car.
"Keep her propped up when she isn't sleeping, ice it, pain killers will be her best friend right now, lots of rest, she shouldn't work for at least three weeks, oh and lots of cuddling and TLC."
Regina nodded. She could do that especially the cuddling. She rounded the car to climb in while Monica climbed into the passenger's seat. They both shut the doors at the same time.
"I can do that." Regina said with a nod to herself. She fastened her seatbelt and waited for Monica to do the same. Once they were both secured Regina pushed the button to start the car.
"Oh and... no sex." Monica added. Regina looked at her friend. She had to be kidding.
"What?" Regina asked.
Monica snickered. "You heard me. It could hurt her."
Regina blew out a breath. "For how long?"
"She'll tell you when." Monica said cryptically. Regina gave her best friend a look and she never wanted to hit her more than she did right then. She will just assume that she's joking because she could understand no rigorous or wild sex but to say none at all... that's virtually impossible. She shook her head as they pulled away from the curb and headed for the hospital.
After hanging up with Regina Jason returned to the room where he had left Emma. He sighed at what he found when he opened the door. The overly flirtatious woman was leaning over Emma examining her again. She had Emma's shirt pulled up to her chest and was feeling along her abs. Jason didn't particularly care about seeing Emma in such a way though. They've worked out together countless times. He's seen her in a sports bra and he wasn't all that impressed. Whenever he sees Emma, he sees a sister or a female version of himself. There was no attraction between the two of them and that is why he didn't even bat an eye at Emma's naked stomach
What really caught his attention was the female doctor examining Emma. The woman was much too close for Jason's liking. For one thing it was unprofessional and for another, Jason pointedly mentioned Emma's girlfriend. Emma didn't seem to notice though or she didn't care but he knew that Regina wouldn't be too happy with the extra attention that the doctor was giving Emma.
Sure the woman was attractive but going by what he has heard and seen of Regina, she was no comparison to Emma's girl. He already liked Regina and he hadn't even met her. Her reaction to the news of Emma being injured showed how much she loved and cared for Emma. The way she just dropped everything was incredible. She was a good girl and he didn't want Emma to lose that over some tart of a doctor that was throwing herself at her.
"I just got off the phone with your girl." Jason said as he closed the door behind him. The doctor and Emma both looked over at him. He knew that Emma wouldn't be too pleased with him going over her head but he didn't care. He took Regina's feelings into consideration as well. "She said she's coming to get you and to stay put."
Instead of anger or annoyance on Emma's face, Jason watched as her face lit up. "Gina's coming?" She half slurred. She giggled groggily. "Gina." She sighed.
"Yes." Jason said with a raised brow. "She was so worried. I can hear how much she loves you."
Emma gasped. "She tells me she loves me in Spanish. It's so hot."
Jason snorted. "Yeah?"
"And she says dirty things in Spanish. She whispers them in my ear." Emma added. "I don't know what she says but the way she rubs my thigh when she says it, it must be filthy."
Jason laughed. Oh Emma is so high. He's never going to let her live it down. "Tmi, Swan." He chuckled. He shook his head and looked over just in time to see the doctor sigh and step away. "She's on some strong Shit." He commented.
The doctor hummed with a nod. "Yes. She should be feeling much better for a few hours."
"Should she be ready to leave when her girl gets here?" He was just glad that Emma was too high to get upset with him.
The doctor nodded and Jason just noticed that she had been touching Emma without gloves. He really hoped that Regina doesn't see any of this. "Yes but I will be back before she leaves."
Jason nodded. "Cool." He started to ask why but decided against it. She walked over and patted Emma on the leg. She then gave Jason a smile and headed out of the room. As soon as the door clicked closed he shook his head. "You know that doctor is coming on to you, right?"
"What?" Emma asked as her head popped up from the examination table. She blew a raspberry with a wave of her hand. "No!" She chuckled. "She's just taking care of me until Gina gets here." She sighed with a dreamy look on her face. "Gina is going to take real good care of me."
Jason chuckled. "I bet."
He walked over and took a seat in the visitor's chair. He crossed his arms over his chest and watched her. He chuckled to himself at his friend. Oh Regina was going to get a kick out of this.
Regina hopped out of the car and headed straight for the automatic doors. Monica made a face as she followed her into the hospital. Regina stepped inside and observed her surroundings. Usually the main entrance was much different from the entrance to the emergency room. She's spent time in a hospital some time ago but a different type. It had a similar look and feel to it though and that sort of set her on edge. She didn't need those memories right then. Not when Emma needed her. She needed to keep her mind steady.
"I took a break from this place today." Monica mumbled as she looked around the elegantly furnished lobby with disdain. Regina rolled her eyes.
"Well, I'm sorry my girlfriend got injured." She grumbled.
"Shut the hell up, Regina." Monica whispered. "You know that's not what I meant."
Regina rolled her eyes and sighed. "I know. I'm just..."
"Worried?" Monica asked. That's something that Monica understood. Being a doctor she dealt with worried family members and spouses all day and Regina's demeanor was perfectly normal.
Well, of course she was on edge. The love of her life was injured on the job. Sure it was a minor injury but it was still an injury. She kept thinking how it could have been worse. Emma could have broken a rib or had been shot. She could have lost her. The thought of losing Emma sent Regina into a spiral of anxiety. It was so bad that at one point Regina had to pull over and Monica had to drive the rest of the way to the hospital. She was still slightly panicked but knowing that Emma was in the same building waiting for her brought her some comfort.
As they reached the security desk in the center of the lobby, a tall older man in a security uniform greeted them with a smile. "Hello." He said. His smile grew when he saw Monica. "Dr. Moore." He said happily.
"Hey Trevor." The woman said.
"I thought you were off today."
Monica sighed. "Me too. But my best friend Regina here, her girlfriend got injured on the job today and we're here to pick her up."
"Is she alright?" He asked carefully.
Monica sighed. "We're told it's a bruised rib."
The man hissed. "Damn." He muttered with a sympathetic look.
"Risk of being a cop, I suppose." Monica said with a shrug. The man looked surprised.
"A cop?" He asked with raised brows. Monica nodded.
"Yes."
He nodded then looked between the two women. "Why don't you two just go on up." He said.
"Thanks." Monica said taking Regina's hand and leading her towards the elevators.
"What was that about?" Regina asked when they turned the corner. She found it slightly rude that Monica didn't introduce her properly but they were in a hurry.
"Trevor used to be a detective but he retired. He enjoyed his freedom for a while then he got bored and took this security job. He's been here longer than I've been. Anyway," she waved it off. "He's still loyal to his cop brethren."
Regina nodded. "Alright."
"Speaking of which." Monica muttered. Regina looked ahead of them to see a tall man heading their way. He had to be at least six feet and he was insanely blonde. Seeing his Boston PD Uniform, Regina automatically knew who he was.
"Regina?" He asked carefully as he approached them.
"Jason?" She asked with a smile.
He chuckled and offered his hand. "At your service."
Regina laughed as she accepted his hand. "It's very nice to finally meet you." She said as she shook it. She looked up into his bright blue eyes and he smiled even bigger.
"Same here. I wish it were under better circumstances though." He admitted.
"I couldn't agree more." Regina sighed. "This is my best friend Monica." She said gesturing to the woman beside her. "Monica, this is Emma's friend and partner Jason." Monica gave Jason a smile and shook his hand.
He nodded and finally released her hand. "It's nice to meet you too." He said. Monica smiled. "Here, let me show you where they're keeping her." He turned on his heel and began walking towards back towards the elevators. The women followed and she was grateful for him keeping a steady pace given the fact that Regina was in six inch heels. He stopped at the elevators. It was just the three of them waiting which was odd but Regina was thankful. She didn't think she could deal with a lot of people at the moment. He went to push for the elevator but before he could the doors opened with a ding.
A very surprising amount of people filed out then they stepped in. Jason got in last and stood in front of them. He pushed for the third floor. The metal doors began to close.
"I just knew it was you." He said after a bout of silence. "I recognized you from your pictures that Emma showed me. Also your style is exactly the way she described."
Regina chuckled. She was so flattered that Emma spoke of her so much. "Wow. She speaks of me?"
"All the time." He chuckled.
"All good things, I hope." She joked.
"Honestly, I don't think there are any bad things to tell."
Regina smiled wide. "She's so sweet."
Jason shrugged. "Eh. She's alright." He said causing Regina to chuckle.
"How is Emma feeling?" Regina asked. She leaned closer and waited for him to answer.
Jason chuckled. "She's great. She's like super high and it's hilarious. She mentioned something about you whispering dirty things to her in Spanish."
Regina snorted. "She did?" She was glad that Emma wasn't in a lot of pain but she did find the idea of her being so high that she was sharing things that she wouldn't normally, to be quite hilarious.
"Yeah. She said she loves it."
Regina laughed. "Oh wow, yeah. Well I should do it more often." She said more to herself. She looked back at Jason who was watching her with a small smirk. "What?"
"I'm just thankful that you and Emma found each other. You know." He said seriously. "Emma isn't very social. I think it has to do with her upbringing. Her parents are real twats. Anyway, once she started dating you she started opening up more. She even talks to some of the other cops at our station. She never used to do that. It's like you gave her the confidence she needed."
Regina was taken aback by that. She didn't think that she could change Emma's life so drastically but Emma did change hers. She was just happy that Emma was happy. "I didn't really do anything... special. I just... I've tried to treat her the way that she deserves to be treated. I love her so I show it. Emma deserves to be spoiled and treated kindly. She's a very good person which is hard to find these days."
Jason smiled and shrugged. "Eh, whatever you did it worked. My best friend is happy."
Regina smiled. "Well she makes me happy too."
"And that is what I wanna hear!" Jason exclaimed causing both women to laugh. Regina could see why Emma liked Jason so much. He was a nice laid back dude. He was funny and charming, a lot like Emma.
One hundred percent like a male Emma.
Regina liked him already and she was glad that Emma had someone like him around when she could be with her.
The third floor lit up and there was a ding. The metal doors rumbled and with a scratching sound they slid open. They stepped out into the hallway. This floor was a bit busier.
"This way," Jason said with a wave of his hand. Regina and Monica shared a look and followed him down the hallway. Regina was just eager to see Emma. She needed to see for herself that she was okay.
"Is that the married one?" Monica whispered. Regina tittered.
"Yes."
Monica huffed. "Damn. He's cute. Sort of reminds me of a male Emma." She whispered. Monica saw it too at least.
Regina chuckled. "He does."
Monica shook her head and sighed. They turned a corner and the walls turned from a soft tan to white. They could see rooms lining one side. Some of the doors were open and some were closed. Nurses were moving all about in their multicolored uniforms. Some of them had animals printed on them and others were plain but they were all still eye catching.
"So what do you do, Monica?" Jason asked.
Monica was literally in the middle of saying hello to some nurses she knew when he asked. "I work here." She said looking back over at Jason.
He frowned and furrowed his blond eyebrows. "Seriously?"
Monica laughed. "Yes." She pointed to a doctor coming down the hallway. "That's Tawny. Also known as Doctor Smith."
Regina looked at the woman. She had on a white blouse and a gray skirt underneath an open lab coat. The outfit was cute but plain.
"Oh. You're a doctor?" Jason asked.
"Yep." Monica said with a grin.
"She's the best Doctor in Boston." Regina added. Monica chuckled.
"Hardly." Monica said with a playful eye roll at her friend.
"Well it's nice to know a Doctor." Jason said. "I have a small kid and he and I are both accident prone."
Monica snorted. "Well I'm always here." She said. "And it's nice to know cops because now if I have a problem with someone I can get them arrested or get their car booted."
Jason laughed. "True."
Monica smiled. "I didn't know Tawny was working today." She muttered looking over at the other doctor. "Fun fact." Monica began. "I was going to fix her up with Regina." She chuckled and Regina gave her a look. "I swear."
Regina looked at the woman again. Regina indeed liked tall women but she certainly wasn't her type. There was something about her. She looked much too serious for one. "Good thing I found Emma first." She mumbled with an eye roll. That Doctor reminded her way too much of someone else.
Monica nodded. "I agree."
Jason sighed. He must have known the doctor too but wouldn't say how. Maybe she examined Emma. "Emma's this way." He pointed ahead of them and picked up the pace. She and Monica did as well.
They followed him passed a nurse's station. There was a group of nurses huddled around it who all waved excitedly upon seeing Monica. That made Regina smile. Monica was just one of those people who brought light to everyone's world. Everyone who met her loved her instantly.
They came to the middle of the hall and stopped in front of a door. It was closed and Jason tapped on it.
"Yeah?" The response came.
Regina chuckled and stepped forward. "Hello, my love. I'm here to take you home."
"Gina?"
Regina chuckled with a shake of her head as Jason snorted. He pushed the door open and held it for Regina to enter. Regina thanked him then stepped inside of the hideously lit room. Regina saw Emma laying there on the bed, propped up by her elbows. She was in her uniform pants but her boots were off and so was her uniform shirt so she was left in just a tank top. Regina heard the door click closed behind her. She thought it was very polite of him to leave them alone.
"What happened, Honey?" Regina asked as she approached the bed. Emma sighed and leaned back as Regina came up to the side of the bed.
"Hey baby." She said with a roll of her eyes. Regina waited for her to continue. "I got hurt at work."
Regina nodded. She watched Emma as she shifted with a pained expression. Regina reached over and pushed some hair from her girlfriend's face. Emma looked tired and she was slightly pale. It was obvious that she wasn't feeling well. "My baby..." Regina sighed and placed her hand on Emma's cheek. "How did you get hurt at work, Mi Amor?"
Emma sighed. "This kid had robbed a store and fled on foot. We chased him and backed him into an alley. He was so scared, like..." she trailed off. "I had to help him, Babe."
"Then what happened?" Regina prompted.
"I tackled him. During the scuffle he elbowed me in the chest." Emma said. "I had never felt pain like that, Baby. I just... I wanted you. I was in so much pain." Regina sighed. She knew that the drugs were making Emma extra honest. She wouldn't have admitted that she needed her because she was in pain before.
"I wish I could have been there to take care of you." Regina whispered. "I'm sorry."
"You're here now." Emma said with the biggest smile. "I'm so happy you're here."
"Me too." Regina said. She leaned down and kissed Emma softly. The cop hummed then Regina pulled away. "I'm glad you're okay." She said softly.
Emma nodded. "Jason was so mad." She said seriously with her brows drawn together.
"Why was he mad, Honey?"
Emma frowned. "Because I put myself in danger. I should have shot him. I just couldn't..."
"Emma..." Regina sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. The only reason that Emma would have had to fire or even had her weapon drawn was if he had a weapon. "Was he armed?"
Emma looked like a scolded child. She nodded. "He had a gun."
Regina's stomach dropped and her heart almost leapt out of her chest. Her girlfriend was staring down the barrel of a gun while she was out spending thousands of dollars shopping. "What happened?"
"I wanted to help him." Emma reasoned. "He didn't deserve to die like that. I couldn't bring myself to shoot him."
Regina inhaled then exhaled to calm herself. She didn't want to snap at Emma because Emma was already not feeling well but she was pissed at her for endangering herself in such a way. "So then what happened?"
"When he was distracted I tackled him." Emma explained. "He dropped the gun then we found out it was fake. It was a toy spray painted black."
Regina stood there frozen. The images of what Emma had told her were flashing through her mind. Her heart lurched when she thought of it going a completely different way. Possibly taking a turn for the worst. She could have been getting a completely different call from Jason and Emma could be lying in the morgue all alone and cold. That idea alone broke her heart but she pushed down the pain. This wasn't about her pain, it was about Emma's.
She reached over and took Emma's hand in her own. She patted it with her other hand. She kissed the knuckles before looking back up at Emma who was watching her quietly. "I'm glad that you're okay, Emma. I'm also very relieved that you're coming home to me. All I want is for you to be safe and for you to come home." Emma didn't reply. Instead she nodded. "I need you to be more careful, Emma. I don't know what I would do if I lost you."
Emma nodded again. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be." Regina said gently and pressed her cheek to the back of Emma's hand. It made her smile a little. "Just be careful."
"I promise."
Regina hummed. "Good."
She kissed Emma again. This time rougher than the last. She lingered a moment and she heard Emma moan and she felt her hand press to the back of her head, holding her in place. Emma sat up a little clearly not satisfied with the closeness. Regina smirked and tilted her head, adequately deepening the kiss.
Neither of them heard the door open or close but the sound of someone clearing their throat caused them to pull apart. Regina looked over at the door and saw the doctor that Monica had pointed out to her. Just as luck would have it, that would be Emma's doctor.
"Hello." The women said with forced politeness as she crossed the room. She reached her hand out and Regina did the same. They shook hands even though the woman's grip was firm, the gesture still felt very insincere. "I'm Doctor Smith."
Regina forced a smile. "Regina Mills. Emma's girlfriend."
The woman visibly bristled then released Regina's hand. "Oh. Well, Emma's injury resulted in bruising of her ribs. It was a serious hit. It's pretty bad and her healing may take some time. Expect a lot of pain. Right now however, she's feeling fine due to the pain medication."
Regina nodded. "What should I do?" She's already asked Monica and she knew that she had her best friend should she have any questions but she decided that it would be polite to ask.
"Keep her comfortable and make sure that she doesn't have to move around a lot." The doctor said. "And whatever you do, don't bandage her up. It does more harm than good. Ice packs are helpful and so are the pain meds I'm prescribing." She handed Regina the small printed slip. Regina nodded.
"Fine."
The Doctor looked at Emma. "Feel better, Emma." The woman said in a flirtatious purr that Regina did not like. "We need you to be in tip top shape so you can return to work, chasing down bad guys and bringing them to justice." She winked and Emma grinned. Regina placed her hand on Emma's side.
"Ouch!" Emma yelped. "Regina..."
"Sorry." Regina said dryly. She wasn't really. That woman was flirting with her and Emma was just allowing it. Emma placed a hand on her arm.
"Its fine, Baby." Emma said with a smile. "Let's go home." She looked at the Doctor. "Am I free to go, Doc?"
Doctor Smith turned around and smiled. "For sure. Sadly I have to see you go." She gave Emma a long look and Regina saw red. The disrespect. "I recommend you going home and being taken care of. You shouldn't have to lift a finger."
"Oh, do you?" Regina snapped.
The Doctor held Regina's eyes. "I do. I mean, any girlfriend of Emma's shouldn't mind. I certainly wouldn't mind."
Regina huffed. "My girlfriend is taken care of."
"I am." Emma agreed.
"Do you know how to care for her injuries?" The doctor asked crossing her arms over her chest.
"I'm sure I can figure it out." Regina snapped. She shrugged. "It doesn't take much."
"Being a doctor doesn't take much?" The woman asked tersely clearly offended by Regina not glorifying her profession. "I doubt you could do my job."
Regina shrugged. "Writing prescriptions and hitting on my patients with their significant other in the room seems pretty easy to me." She smirked. "I bet I could do your job better than you can."
"I highly doubt it."
Regina chuckled. "Oh honey. If we compared our IQ's I'm pretty sure that mine surpasses yours greatly." She placed a hand on her hip while the other remained on Emma's thigh. "Let's compare."
"My baby is a genius." Emma added.
The woman rolled her eyes. "Really?"
"She refuses to take the test thing to prove it but there is not a single thing that my baby doesn't know." Emma said. The Doctor raised her brows in surprise. Then just as quickly her mask of indifference set back in.
She rolled her eyes again. "Anyway..." She huffed. Clearly frustrated that Emma was not accepting her advances and instead was defending her girlfriend. "I need to see you in three weeks." The woman said.
"Can't she just see her primary care physician?" Regina asked. "I mean, why should she come all the way back to the hospital for a check-up? That makes no sense."
"Because I examined and diagnosed her." The Doctor replied.
"Which would have made sense about twenty years ago. You can just email all of her info to her doctor." Regina explained. "I don't see the point in her returning here."
"Which is why I'm the Doctor and you're just the girlfriend of the patient." Doctor Smith said sharply. Regina bristled and Emma just knew.
"Okay great." Emma said just to get the woman out of the room before her girlfriend throttled her. "Three weeks. I'll see you then." The Doctor nodded and handed Emma the card with her appointment on it. "Thanks again, Doc."
"You are very welcome." The woman said. She started heading for the door. She stopped with her hand on the knob then turned to look over her shoulder at Emma. "If things get to be a little too much..." She looked at Regina then back at Emma. "... you know where to find me." She opened the door and slipped out of the room closing the door behind her.
Regina growled. "Why that Puta!" She started for the door but Emma sat up and grabbed her wrist. A sharp pain shot through Emma's side and she groaned in pain. Regina looked back and her expression immediately softened. "Oh my baby."
Emma sighed. "Don't kill the doctor, baby. I don't want to arrest my girl."
Regina snickered. "You don't...?" She purred. "I thought you liked me in handcuffs?"
Emma grinned. "I love you in handcuffs."
Regina chuckled. She went over and grabbed Emma's shoes from where they were under the visitor's chair. She didn't even have to be shown where they were. Once Regina enters a room she observes everything. She had no idea if it was part of her gift or if it was just something she did. She brought them back over to the table just as Emma was sitting up. Emma swung her legs over and Regina squatted down in front of her. She put one boot on and laced it up then started on the other. Once she was finished she pulled Emma's pants down over the tops and fixed it neatly. She looked up to see Emma watching her. She chuckled.
"What?"
"You look really hot down there." Emma said.
Regina smirked up at Emma. She has a feeling that it was the drugs talking. "What, almost on my knees in front of you?"
"Yes." Emma breathed.
Regina nodded with a small smile. "You want me on my knees, Emma?" She purred.
Emma's face fell and she looked immediately guilty. "Well if you put it like that..."
"Just answer the question, Emma." Regina whispered. She began standing again and put her hands on Emma's knees. She leaned in close and she could see the way Emma swallowed. "Emma?"
Emma nodded. "I kinda want you to get on your knees and you know... It's a weird thing to say but I-" Emma's rambling was cut off by Regina pressing a finger to her lips.
"Okay." She said. It wasn't exactly degrading. Besides Emma had gotten on her knees for her before.
"Okay?" Emma asked cautiously.
"Okay." Regina shrugged. "I don't mind getting on my knees for you, Emma."
Emma smiled. "You're amazing."
Regina smiled. "Oh, I know, Honey." She patted Emma's cheek softly. Emma laughed then. "Now, come on."
She reached out her hands and began helping Emma down from the table. It was painful and Emma did a lot of grunting and grimacing in the process. Once Emma was down securely, she left Emma leaned up against the table and walked over to the chair and grabbed Emma's uniform shirt. She came back to Emma but Emma pushed off the table and began heading for the door.
"Do you need some help?" Regina asked from behind her. Emma looked at her and smiled.
"I'm fine, Babe." She took her things from Regina's hand and kissed her cheek. Regina felt a brush rising up but fought it off. Completely unaware of the butterflies that her kiss had put into her girlfriend's stomach, Emma grabbed the door knob and pulled the door open. Monica and Jason were standing right outside. Emma held the door and Regina stepped through. Emma stepped out behind her.
"Hey Em." Jason said pushing off the wall he was leaning against. "Don't get mad, okay?"
Emma shrugged. "I'm not mad. Thanks for calling her."
Jason smiled. "No problem."
Emma nodded and looked around him at Monica. "Hey Monica."
"Hi Emma." Monica said brightly. "How are you feeling?"
Emma shrugged. "Pretty good for now. I'm just tired."
"Then let's get you home." Regina said. "I'm taking you to my place."
Emma grinned. "Yes ma'am."
Regina shook her head. "What have I told you about that?"
Emma snickered. "Yes, baby girl."
"Thank you." Regina said softly. "Now let's go."
Emma reached for Regina's hand and they all headed for the elevators. Regina felt much better now that she knew that Emma was alright. Soon they will be home and safe and sound and this less than spectacular day will be over.
They walked passed the nurses station and Monica gave the nurses a smile. Regina spotted Doctor Smith coming down the hall. She instantly scowled and the woman glared.
"Okay." Monica said as the doctor stopped at the desk and began talking to the nurses. "What the hell happened in the room? Tawny came flying out of there with this pissed look on her face. Now this."
Regina kept her eyes straight ahead. "She was hitting on Emma."
"Oops." Monica said. "Bad move on her part."
"I'll say." Agreed Emma.
"I knew Regina would put her in her place." Jason mumbled not loud enough for any of them to hear.
Regina said nothing as they stopped in front of the elevators. She smiled when she felt a kiss pressed to her cheek again. She looked over at Emma and caught her smiling at her.
"I love you. Don't worry about her." Emma whispered for only Regina to hear.
Regina chuckled. "I love you too. And I'm not worried."
"Good." Emma said with a grin. "Because I'm all yours."
Regina's smile grew. She had a similar notion. It really helped though when Emma said those words to her aloud.
She knew that she had Emma's heart and Emma had hers. That was all that mattered.
I couldn't get my mind into the space for this particular chapter to be really dark. I wanted it to be darker but... *shrugs*
Thanks for reading though!
Just remember that Emma is not a complete monster without the Beast. Also we're getting closer to more of Regina's backstory.