At thirty two weeks pregnant Emma was struggling with everyday tasks. She hadn't been this big with Henry or maybe it hadn't mattered because she had been in prison and had no need to go to work or walk to the grocery store.

She was relieved it was a Saturday which meant a morning in bed with Regina before they went to go shopping for baby items. Henry had politely declined their invitation and was spending his day with friends.

Emma had fully moved into the mansion. The room next to hers and Regina's had been decorated in a pale lilac which the women had agreed on together. Regina had told Emma it was her choice but Emma had corrected her telling her that it was their baby and they should make the choice together. Regina had cried for an hour after and Emma had questioned whether Regina had been the pregnant one.

They had bought a few outfits for the baby and Snow had shown up with a few boxes full of hand me downs of baby Neal's. Emma and Regina had thanked the woman but the box had later been put in the attic, Regina Mills' daughter would not be wearing hand me downs.

After a morning of sex and snuggles with the heavily pregnant woman Regina had reluctantly left the bed to shower and make breakfast for her family, not before placing a kiss on her girlfriends head and telling her to sleep some more. She knew that the day was going to be long but they really needed to get the baby's room ready and set up, ready for their princess' impending arrival.

They left town and headed over to a handmade furniture store to select the baby's bedroom furniture.

"Do you like it?" Regina asked the bored looking blonde.

"It's nice." Emma replied simply. Not entirely sure what her answer should be.

"You've said that about every cot we've looked at. Surely you must have a preference?" Regina was starting to get a little annoyed.

"Regina honestly I have no preference what so ever. A crib's a crib to me. You just choose it."

"I feel like I'm choosing everything though. Surely you must have some preference?"

"I'll choose some outfits and toys later. You can choose the bedroom set and pram. It's all the same to me as long as its comfortable and safe that's all I care about."

"If you're sure?"

"I am, plus how excited this is making you is so fucking adorable I would gladly let you choose everything for her for the rest of our life."

"I can't deny that I am finding this shopping trip exciting." Regina said with a childlike grin that Emma found endearing.

"I think this is the one." Regina said with a huge smile looking at the white birch wooden sleigh bed cot. Regina had also chosen a matching wardrobe, chest of drawers with changing station and even a matching shelf with storage pegs. Regina's face had lit up as they placed the order and arranged delivery. She had declined the assembly on delivery option which Emma had confused Emma. Regina didn't strike her as the DIY type and there was no way she'd be able to build the furniture while so heavily pregnant.

The next stop had been a small boutique clothing shop where Regina had chosen some very expensive, very beautiful dresses for their daughter, while Emma had chosen some dungarees and designer baby boots.

They were both having fun now, picturing the baby in her new outfits and holding the items against Emma's belly as they went along.

"Hi ladies looks like you're having fun. Is there anything I can help you with?" The bubbly blonde sales assistant said as she walked over to them.

"No thank you we are good." Emma replied enjoying browsing with Regina and not wanting any outside influence.

"Well if you need anything just give me a shout, I'd be more than happy she said smiling at Regina." Emma saw the smile that Regina offered the woman before she walked away and immediately got angry.

"What's wrong?" Regina asked as she noticed Emma's smile fall from her face.

"She was flirting with you." Emma said with a scowl.

"No she wasn't, don't be silly."

"Don't call me silly. She was flirting with you in front of my face." Emma spat out making sure the sales assistant could hear her.

"Emma, stop it. She was just being friendly and even if she wasn't I have zero interested in anyone but you. I didn't even notice."

"She's not fat and waddley!"

"And neither are you. Well not fat anyway but the waddle I can't deny." Regina placed the basket full of clothes she was carrying on the floor and took Emma's hands in her own.

"I love your waddle. I love your bump. I love everything about you and only you."

"I'm sorry for being crazy. I think she'd hungry." Emma said embarrassed at the craziness of the situation.

"She is, well I can't have my princess Pingu being hungry, come on lets pay and we'll go for lunch." Regina played along touching Emma's belly and kissing her cheek.

Regina almost laughed at the daggers Emma threw at the sales assistant as they left the shop. She only managed to keep the laughter contained because she didn't want Emma to get angry with her for making fun of her.

Lunch was pleasant, they talked happily about the bedroom set they had bought and Regina asked Emma numerous questions about her requirements for a buggy. The only one Emma had was that it had wheels. She'd also requested that they get a baby carrier too, which had made Regina happy that Emma was at least paying attention to their conversation.

The last shop of the day was a trip to babies R us. Emma had thought on entering the shop that their day of shopping would soon be over which she was excited about. Not that she wasn't having fun shopping with Regina but her back and feet were both hurting and her need to find a toilet every thirty minutes was becoming annoying.

After filling two shopping trolleys with a baby bath, a baby carrier, baby blankets, more clothes, a cute pair of baby converse, nappies, creams, and numerous breast feeding devices that had made Emma's eyes water they were finally looking for their final item. The stroller. They had 'test driven' at least 20 different models and Emma was sure she would actually start to cry soon if Regina didn't make a choice.

"Regina please, please just choose one. I like them all."

"I'm sorry Emma but this is an important decision."

"I know it is but they all look the same to me, so please choose. I promise you, whatever you choose I will love.

"What do you think of the silver cross sleepover?"

"I love it?"

"In grey or mulberry?"

"Mulberry?"

"Ok."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Thank you. I love you. Now please let's pay and go home." Emma was close to tears at the relief she felt at going home.

Once everything was paid for and the car was loaded Emma was already asleep in the passenger seat. Regina placed a kiss on the blonde's forehead. "I love you" she whispered and then placed a hand on the blondes bump "I love you too." Emma didn't wake through the exchange and Regina was content to drive home with the sleeping woman who wore a huge smile on her face, resting next to her. They had purchased a car seat to match their stroller but neither of them had brought up the fact that neither of their cars were in the best conditions for carrying around a new born baby. Emma's car was falling to pieces while Regina's car but in much better condition it was equally as old and while it had met safety requirements when Henry was a baby she doubted it would fare well these days. She decided that maybe a third car, a 'family car' would be a good idea one they could both drive when they had the baby with them and something comfortable for when they travelled with both Henry and the baby. She mentally made a note to discuss this with Henry once she had Emma on board. Sure that the boy would be much more interested in a car shopping trip.

She knew that Emma hadn't quiet enjoyed their shopping trip as much as she had but the baby shopping needed doing. At least now they were ready for the baby's impending arrival. She had chosen to have the furniture delivered flat packed, she wasn't exactly sure why but she felt like she should be the one to build the furniture for their daughter and she was sure she could bribe Henry into helping her.

When they got home Regina opened up the house and disarmed the alarm before waking Emma and guiding the sleepy woman into the house and over to the sofa. She pulled off Emma's jacket and boots before letting her lay down on the sofa.

"Sleep some more, sweetheart." She placed a kiss to the blonde's forehead which earned her a grunt in reply, before she returned to the car to unpack. She unpacked the car placing everything into the baby's room. She stood at the door and looked at the bags and boxes that littered the floor. She pictured the room filled with their daughter's things and she couldn't contain the happy tears that escaped her eyes. How had she gotten so lucky? How had someone like her been so lucky to have Henry, Emma and baby Pingu in her life? She wasn't sure what the answer was but she would do whatever it took to make sure the three of them where cherished and loved for the rest of her life.

After spending the evening having dinner and watching a film with Henry the woman lay in bed, Regina on her back with Emma nestled into her side.

"Thank you for today." Emma said with a smile.

"I'm sorry it was a bit intense, I didn't want to forget anything."

"Its fine, I'm glad I had you to organise all this stuff I wouldn't have even thought of half of the stuff we bought."

"I think we are pretty well stocked now." Regina kissed Emma's head. "Emma, there's something I need to tell you."

"Ok…"

"I've been doing more research about the baby." Regina confessed.

"Have you found anything?" Emma asked looking at the brunette with interest.

"No nothing. I just didn't want to keep this from you. I had hoped that I would find something then if you wanted to know I would be able to help you with the answers."

"It's ok. Thank you for trying."

"There is another option."

"Rumple?"

"Yes. I don't know how you feel about seeking his help but he's probably our last chance of getting any answers."

"I don't think I want to speak to him yet." Emma replied honestly. She knew that every deal made with Gold always ended up with owing him a favour.

"That's fine. It's your choice I just wanted you to be aware."

"Thank you."

"I love you Emma Swan. I am totally and completely in love with you."

"Good because I feel the same." Emma lent up and kissed Regina lips once before snuggling in further into Regina's side. As if on cue the baby kicked twice.

"Ok baby girl." Regina said with a big smile as she placed her hand on the other side of Emma's stomach "I love you too."