AN: Sorry for the previous cliff hanger. I wanted to have something published before Christmas. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas :-)
Chapter Five: The Answer
Regina looked at the blonde in front of her and played her words over. "I don't want you to feel trapped or forced", "I love you no matter what." Looking into Emma's eyes she could see love, acceptance, and an equality she didn't have in her first marriage.
Emma was watching Regina's eyes and saw a range of emotions pass through them as the mayor processed the question. As Regina took her time to answer Emma's nerves began to take over and she doubted whether the brunette would answer or not. She began to stand nervously not knowing how to feel.
Seeing Emma begin to rise Regina snaps back to the question and knowing she needed to provide an answer. Reaching out she takes Emma's hand and stops her from moving. She looks into the blondes eyes and smiled while nodding her head slightly.
"Yes." Regina gave her answer with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes.
Hearing Regina's answer Emma grinned and leaned in kissing the brunette. Regina wrapped her arms around the blonde's neck as Emma stood and spun them around laughing. Stopping she placed Regina down with a quick peck on the lips. Carefully she took the ring out of the box and taking Regina's hand slid it onto her finger. Looking down at her hand Regina had tears of pure joy running down her checks. When she looked back into Emma's face she saw that she was crying to. Laughing she leant in for another kiss.
They spent the rest of the evening together and showing each other just how much they loved them.
The following morning they were enjoying breakfast together when they heard the front door open. Glancing at each other they smile as they hear Henry come bounding into the house with Ruby trailing behind.
Henry came into the dining room and went straight to Regina, Ruby stayed in the doorway watching the family. The brunette who had been reading the paper had the paper situated so that her hand could not be seen.
"Good morning Henry. Did you have a good time with Ruby?" Regina asked as she side hugged her son.
"Morning Mom, yes it was great. Hi Ma, how was your night?" Henry glanced at his mother hoping she would give a hint as to what had happened while he was away.
"Hey Kid, it was good." Emma replied with a smile.
"So did you ask?" Henry prompted.
"Ask about what, dear." Regina feigned ignorance.
"Oh Henry wants a PlayStation for Christmas." Emma replied with a smirk.
"Really, well we'll see shall we?"
"Ma that's not what I meant although I do want one for Christmas." Henry glared at his blonde mother.
Emma cracked up laughing at Henry's face and replied "Yes I did."
"And...?" Henry stated turning to face Regina.
Sighing Regina looked at her son and smiled. Putting down the paper and raising her hand she said, "I said yes."
"Yes!" Henry yelled with excitement before engulfing his mother in a hug.
Ruby glanced over at Emma and congratulated her and left, claiming that she wants all the details the next time she sees the blonde.
Turning back to her family Emma smiled before she joined them in their hug and conversation. All three were smiling from ear to ear.