This will have to be an extra chapter as I babbled so there will be 6 chapters not 5. What I had planned for this one didn't even happened as I wrote too much to build up. Oops.

Chapter 2

A few weeks later and Emma was finding it hard to remain subtle towards the bar owner/ should be mayor about her feelings. She tried to limit her time at the bar but talked herself into finding it okay if it was a Friday night. Yes she needed to somehow convince the brunette she was her wife but she had to do so without coming across and some sort of stalker which could result in never seeing the woman ever again.

Taking up residence in her usual spot at the bar, Emma pulls out her phone and smiles upon seeing a message from Henry. Feeling a set on eyes upon her, she tilts her head towards the detective also sitting at the bar.

"Whose got you smiling like that love?"

"My son.." not normally one for sharing personal details, Emma could never help but be proud over her boy, however, she would admit that Regina certainly overruled her in that department. The woman always went the extra mile and smothered their son, giving him everything he wanted. Whether it was still through the feelings of guilt she never knew but one thing was for sure, she was always the cool mom and Regina would always be the mama bear.

"You're too hot to be a mom.."

Raising an eyebrow, the blonde sniggers as she finally takes in the former pirate. "And you're too drunk to make that kinda judgment.."

Having caught the end of the conversation after returning from changing a barrel, Roni smirks as she begins to grab the empties. "He is right though..you are"

Eyes widening at the comment, Emma swallows discreetly and barely has time to respond as she watches the detective grab the bartender by her waist and pull her backwards onto his lap.

"Yeah but no one will ever be as hot as you"

Rolling her eyes at his behaviour, the brunette swats his hands off before cupping his chin and giving it a squeeze. "You need to go to bed detective"

Bringing on a smirk of his own, the bearded man leans up closer and whispers. "With you I hope?"

Looking away at the scene, Emma bites her lip to prevent an angry outburst.

Smiling, Roni lowers her head down as if to kiss him then stands with a slap around his head. "Only in your dreams Rogers"

"Hey!" Rubbing his head, Rogers stands and clears his throat through embarrassment. "That's assault you know?"

Frowning, the brunette pauses behind the bar. "And what you just did wasn't? Go home"

Muttering incoherently, the former pirate walks out the bar with a sulk.

Turning back towards the pump after ensuring the detective has left, Roni glances over towards the blonde who is looking everywhere but the bar. "It's not real you know? It's just a bit of flirting..comes with the territory of being the owner, have to keep my customers happy"

Peering over, Emma purses her lips as she reaches for the glass that the brunette automatically gives her, deciding to be honest in what she sees. "It seems like he likes you..not just for his drunken antics but, he's always here and has nothing but compliments for you"

"So?"

Dreading the answer before even asking the question, the blonde blurts out. "So if he showed up tomorrow all sober and truthful, would you give him a chance?"

Shaking her head with a smirk, the brunette takes a cloth to wipe the bar down. "Not my type.."

Frowning momentarily, Emma opens her mouth to respond only for Roni to continue.

"Tall, dark and rugged doesn't do it for me"

"Oh?"

Biting her lip with a sparkle in her eye, the bartender nods. "On the other hand, tall, blonde and beautiful does.."

Choking slightly on her drink, Emma clears her throat awkwardly, prompting Roni to round the bar and pat her back before she croaks. "That's..that's good to know..."

"It is?" Running her hand gently down the blondes back before moving away, Roni smiles as she returns to the pumps. "Now that's good to know.."

Letting slip a smile of her own, Emma ducks her head back to her phone at another message from Henry. Picking up on her happiness, the brunette questions.

"Is that your boy?"

"Yes it is" hesitating for a moment, the blonde bites her lip as she rests her phone upon the counter for Roni to have a look at a photo of Henry. "That's him..he's growing way to fast for my liking. I didn't get to see much of his childhood for reasons to be explained, I would need a lot more alcohol first"

"Ah..I see.." peering down at the phone, the bartender raises an eyebrow. "He definitely looks like you. Got your eyes"

"Thanks.." smiling with a hint of hope, Emma returns to her drink.

"Oh and by the way, I'm free Saturday night.." offering a wink, Roni leaves the bar to make her rounds of the place and Emma simply grinning.

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Slipping her cream coloured roll neck jumper over her head, Emma hits the speaker button as she continues to get ready. "How far do I take this? I feel as though I'm cheating on her"

"But you're not..she is Regina, she just doesn't remember and the only way to remember is.."

Sighing, the blonde pauses as she then drops down on her bed to put her boots on. "To break the curse, I know, have you had any more progress?"

"Not yet but honey we will get there.."

"When mom? It's been months and I'm getting fed up of not being able to tell my wife the truth, not to mention I haven't seen my son!"

"It is taking a little longer but Belle has been distracted herself as Gold is missing. In the mean time, your father and I have been searching through Regina's vault, hopefully this counts as an exception and she won't kill us when she finds out but, we have been working on a memory potion so that we can at least try and get her back and then vanquish this curse"

Nodding along to what is being said, Emma stands and grabs her jacket. "Thanks and she won't kill you. Tell Henry I will call him tomorrow..right now I appear to have a date with my wife..."

"You know usually a person remembers both aspects of their lives when they get their memories back..so just being there for Regina even as a friendship with Roni will reassure her that you love her and that you haven't cheated okay?"

"Yes mom. I'll speak to you soon" reaching for her phone, the blonde hangs up and heads out of her apartment which she had to rent due to the length of time it was taking and a hotel bill would have been horrendous.

Heading along the back streets, Emma approaches the bar to find Roni already waiting outside and pacing along the curb.

"Hey.."

Coming to an halt, the brunette looks across and smiles. "Hey yourself. I thought it would be best to wait out here otherwise you'll get half my customers trying to ask your best intentions.."

Chuckling, Emma nods. "That would be awkward as we are friends right?"

"Of course..friends.." moving to walk beside the blonde, Roni holds her hand out, stopping momentarily. "Just so we are clear, one friend can find their other friend extremely attractive right?" Smirking at the blondes eye roll, the brunette continues to walk, gradually looping her arm with Emma's.

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Sliding up onto a stool at their table, Roni waves a hand towards the shared plate between them. "I know we said drinks but I haven't eaten all day so I thought we could at least share a starter..although this place has nothing on my food"

Smiling, Emma reaches for a nacho with a shrug. "Fine by me. I have a tendency to eat what ever is given to me anyway..you should see our household..between me and my son it's like a fight to the death"

Leaning forward against the table, Roni places a hand on her glass as she drinks through her straw while holding one finger up with the other. "One question. It has to be asked. Are you a burger or grilled cheese kinda girl?"

Eyes widening, the blonde laughs. "Wow..that's surely a third date kind of question..that's a tough one but I have to say grilled cheese.."

Grimacing slightly and wrinkling her nose, the brunette shakes her head disapprovingly. "Damn...I thought you was going to say burger.."

Eating her last nacho, Emma laughs and slides off her stool. "I'll be right back..need to wash my hands.."

Slumping back against the backrest, Roni pouts. "So long as you don't jump out the window.."

Holding her hands out in defence, the blonde smiles. "All my stuff is here so you're good.."

Watching her walk away, the brunette bites her lip as she tilts her head to watch. Jumping slightly as if caught, hearing Emma's phone ring, Roni reaches across for it and answers. "Hey, this is Emma's phone..she just went to the bathroom, can I get her to call you back?"

"...mom?!"

Frowning, the brunette removes the phone from her ear to check the caller ID, seeing Henry flash across the screen. "I'm sorry?"

"Mom I'm so glad you're there. I didn't think she was gonna fix it this quick, I'll tell grandma to stop with the-"

"Excuse me? I don't.." thinking over what is being said and connecting the dots on the work Emma is here for, Roni's eyes widen. "Oh my god.." quickly hanging up out of shock, the brunette stands and grabs her jacket.

Heading back to the table, Emma appears confused and takes her arm. "Woah..hey..what's wrong? Is everything okay? Where are you going?"

Scoffing in disbelief, the brunette yanks her arm back and glares. "I'm going home! You might want to get back to your girlfriend, wife or whoever the hell you've come here for!"

Dropping her mouth open, the blonde grabs her belongings and follows the angry woman out. "Regi- Roni wait!"

Coming to a stop, the bartender grips her hands into fists. "Oh you have some nerve... you can't even get my name right! Who the hell do you think you are?! You have a son at home who just called thinking you're here with his mother but instead you're deciding to build my hopes up and pretend we are on a date!"

Really beginning to panic, Emma shakes her head profusely. "I'm not..that's not..Please, i need to explain!"

"I've met women like you before and I don't accept being the bit on the side. Goodbye Miss Swan.." turning on her heel absolutely fuming, Roni slips her hands into her jacket pockets and walks.

"But you are Henry's other mother!"

Shaking her head as she continues walking, Roni then stops by the curb to call for a cab.

Jogging up to her quickly, Emma fumbles with her phone. "I have proof!"

Pursuing her lips unimpressed, the brunette continues to ignore the woman as she glances up and down the empty street.

"Here..." holding her phone out, the blonde grows teary. "Please look.."

"You're out of your mind if you think for one second that I-" side glancing at the device, Roni hitches her breath and grabs at it in disbelief at seeing a photo of what appears to be her and the boy. "That..that's impossible.."

"I know this is going to sound like the most crazy and ridiculous thing ever but all of this..isn't real..you're cursed along with a few others and really, your name is Regina and your home is back in Maine with me and our son Henry"

"That's absurd.." not being able to take her eyes off of the photo in front of her, Roni clears her throat. "I've never had children..I can't and I've never found the one to adopt with so..this is all lies!"

"It's not, I promise you it's not!" Sniffling at the prospect of ruining everything, Emma wipes her face hastily of tears. "Don't you ever wonder if this is it? Or that certain parts of your life doesn't make sense? You're not suppose to be a single woman running a bar, you are so much more" hesitantly taking the woman by her shoulders to turn her round so she can face her, Emma gulps. "You are an amazing, caring woman and the most incredible mother to Henry. You took him in when I couldn't even look after him properly and then I found you guys later on and it's been the most wonderful experience of my life. To stand by your side as your wife and share this life with you.." feeling the brunette shake beneath her as she grows teary at the idea of a family, the blonde smiles. "Please just have a little faith in me, just hang up a couple of days until I can help you remember and if it doesn't work, I will leave you be"

Contemplating everything, Roni slowly nods. "..fine..."

Dropping her hands, Emma smiles sadly. "Thank you.."

Staring at each other, the two women remain silent, taking in everything that had just happened.