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Dress comfortably.

That's what Jane had told her and that's what Regina had done - in style, of course. She wore dark pants with tall black boots and a V-neck white shirt with a gray vest and stylish scarf. It was the most casual she'd dressed in decades.

Henry studied his mom as she made him a quick lunch, wondering if maybe he'd been just a little wrong about her. Maybe she did care for others. Okay, just one other beside himself, but still. It was a start.

The doorbell rang and he jumped up. "Got it!" He was at the door in a flash, grinning at Jane. "Hey. Come on in."

Jane grinned as she walked in with black scoop neck and tight blue jeans along with her black boots. "Hey Bud. How are ya?"

"Pretty good. Mom's just making me a quick lunch before I head over to Nicholas' house. Ava is spending the night with Paige so we get to do guy stuff." He grinned and began to lead Jane toward the kitchen. "So you and my mom, huh? You have good intentions, right?" He asked.

The fire chief chuckled. "Just don't catch anything on fire, alright." Jane nodded. "Well this my only chance to prove to her that I'm not that bad. I like you're mom. That's more than I can say about some." she smiled. "And yes I have good intentions. Don't worry."

"Mom would kill me if i caught something on fire." He smirked. "I have a good feeling about you." Henry said, stopping near the kitchen entry and turning to face Jane. "I think you could be really good for my mom. But you gotta stand up to her when she's being mean. Because you didn't use to."

There was a smile on her face until he said the last sentence. "I didn't used to?" she couldn't get an answer from Henry due to Regina coming into sight. Jane's heart sped up and her eyes scanned her everything. "Wow..."

"Hello, Jane." Regina greeted with a genuine smile. "Henry, your lunch is ready, sweetie." She ruffled his hair despite a groan of protest and watched him run off to the kitchen before focusing her gaze on Jane. "You look great, as well." She grinned knowingly. "So where are we headed this afternoon?"

"Well it's a surprise actually. I'm not telling you because I don't want you to change your mind about going out with me today." she chuckled. "Are we dropping Henry off by his friend's first?"

"That horrible, huh?" Regina teased with a smirk. "Yes, we are dropping him off first. I thought I'd supply him with lunch so the Zimmerman's only have to worry about dinner."

"Nah I think you might enjoy it." She smirked. "And don't worry, I'm not kidnapping ya... unless you want me to."

"I'll have to wait until the end of the date to determine whether or not that sounds like a desirable idea." Regina grinned and then walked past Jane to head into the kitchen and sit across from Henry.

"Then I'll just have to make it worth you're while.? " Jane grinned and walked into the kitchen and sat on one of the chairs. "So Henry... Emma and I were talking about your book yesterday. I was wondering who I am in there." She said starting up a conversation with him.

"Well it might just be easier to show you..."

"That's enough with the book, Henry." Regina cut in. "And I'd prefer it if you didn't encourage him, Chief Rizzoli. He already has Ms Swan allowing his imagination to run a little too wild." She said with a frown.

"Oh... well didn't mean to get you in trouble kid." She shrugged. "I was just curious. But its always good to have a grand imagination as a young'n."

"It's fine to have an imagination until it starts to become your reality and then it's troublesome." The mayor said as her eyes fell on Henry, the boy slouching a bit in his seat.

Jane looked at the boy and gave him a wink. One Regina didn't see. She'd ask him about it later. "Soooo, what are you and 'whats his name' gonna do?"

"Nicholas." Henry said with a little half smirk. "I don't know yet." He shrugged. "We didn't really make plans. Just whatever pops into our heads. What about you and mom?" He grinned, even though he was a bit upset with Regina for dismissing his beliefs.

Jane smirked at Regina then leaned in to whisper in his ear. "Horseback riding to a little clearing I found and we're gonna have a picnic there." Pulling back she leaned against the backrest of the chair. "Think your mom would like that?"

"Yeah, I think so." Henry smiled. He figured it might bring back some old memories that could really get his mom thinking. He just hoped it'd bring back more of the good times of the past and not the negative.

Once he had finished lunch, the three packed into the car and Henry was dropped off at the Zimmerman's.

Jane looked over at Regina as she drove then back at the road with a sweet smile on her face. This was something she never really thought possible.

It took them fifteen minutes to get to the ranch. Pulling up to the stables, the fire chief grabbed her cell and smirked at her date. "Ready?"

It was the first time Regina had set foot in any stable since his death. And she only did so because Fallon had requested it of her. The queen stood in one of her riding outfits and paced, uneasily, as she waited on her friend.

Fallon showed up a few minutes after Regina had gotten there. Walking up to her friend, she smiled. "Hey... I know this is hard but I think it would be good for you. For both of us." Taking the queen's hand she led her towards the horses. "Lets get Rocinante and Sebastian and go off for a long ride in the woods. They need to get out as well."

"I've been dreading stepping foot in here in fear of being overwhelmed. But you're right. It will be good for me, for us. Daniel wouldn't want me to avoid one of the places I enjoyed." Regina squeezed Fallon's hand. "Thank you for making me do this." She said sincerely, her eyes locking with her friend's for a moment after she'd turned before climbing onto her horse.

The blacksmith smiled sweetly. "You're welcome. Even a queen gets to ride her own horse some times." She mounted Sebastian, Daniel's steed. "Race ya to the woodland line." She laughed before taking off toward the trees.

"Hey, no fair!" Regina laughed, taking off after Fallon and passing her just before the wood line, only slowing down after Rocinante had made a jump over a log. The queen looked over her shoulder and gave Fallon one of those self-satisfied grins she'd flashed her in previous contests of the sort.

"Ahhh! Daniel trained Seb to let you and Roci win!" She laughed and trotted up beside her friend.

"I take offense to that." Regina laughed and kept her steed at a slow trot beside her friend. "Rocinante and I have trained hard to be the best."

Looking to her right, Fallon nodded. "You are the best." She said with more meaning than Regina probably knew.

Regina smiled and rode in companionable silence with Fallon for awhile. "Do you plan to try and join Leopold's army soon? I'll back you, you know."

"I do and I had hoped you would. I want to be in the position to protect you no matter what. Well I would anyway but at least if I'm a soldier I'll have a sword." She chuckled. "I dream to be a knight however..." Her eyes found Regina's. "Your knight."

Their eyes locked for a long moment, no words needed to convey the deep emotions and affection there was between them. "You will be my knight. There is no other I'd want by my side at all times." Regina said gravely. "I'll ensure you're allowed in."

Jane took Regina's hand in her own. "Regina? Hey, earth to Regina." She had gotten out of the car and opened up the passenger door before she had taken her hand. The back of her fingers brushed the mayor's cheek. "You okay?"

Regina took a deep breath and nodded, forcing a smile. "Yes, sorry. It was just some old memories surfacing." She allowed Jane to help her out if the car by taking her hand and walked with her toward the stable. "I didn't think you'd be a fan of horse riding."

The taller woman gave her a sweet smile in return. "Well... I've never been but always felt a connection to the beasts." She smiled. "I had a feeling you may be a fan of riding." Walking towards the front they were greeted by Bruce.

"Hello Mayor Mills and..."

"Jane. Jane Rizzoli. We spoke earlier on the phone." She smiled.

Bruce smiled politely in return. "Ah, yes. Well it's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Rizzoli." He extended his hand for her to shake and then led them to a stall. "I have two great tempered horses for you that are used to being ridden: Marida and Rocky. There are plenty of trails for you to take around here just as long as you're back before seven."

Jane looked the horses over and smiled. Glancing at Regina she saw something new in her mayor. Something almost innocent like. It took a couple attempts for the chief to finally get in she saddle but when she did the nervousness she had felt earlier was gone. Well at least the nervousness that involved the horses.

Once Regina was settled on her horse, she urged Marida over a bit closer to Jane and lifted the reins. "Let me give you a quick tutorial. We can take it slow, though."

With a nod and an OK Jane began to follow everything Regina told and showed her. After a few minutes she got the hang of it. "Might have to come out here more often." she grinned. "Alright now that I got the basics... there's somewhere I wanna take you."

Regina cocked a brow, her lips forming a perfect 'o' shape as she began to formulate a question but decided last minute not to ask it, instead smiling. "Well lead the way." She followed the firefighter, sticking to the side and just behind of Jane. "You were right, by the way. I am a fan of riding. I just haven't been in years."

"DingDingDing! We have a winner folks!" She laughed, looking over her shoulder. "I'm glad I was right about this. So score one for Jane?" The brunette asked Regina with a raise of a brow and a questioning look.

The firefighter's reaction would've earned an eye roll if it were anyone else, but it won her a smile in this case. "Yes." Regina nodded, her eyes softening. "Score one for Jane."

Jane grinned. "Awesome. So why haven't you ridden in a while?"

"I just really haven't had the time. Plus Henry hasn't exactly been my biggest fan as of late. I used to bring him."

"Well maybe we should do a weekly thing of this. We'll bring him and make it fun and after a couple of times I'll fade myself out so you can bond with Henry they way you need to." She smiled. "Though he may not be your biggest fan at the moment he still cares for you. Your son actually asked me if my intentions with you were good."

"He did?" Regina raised a brow and then smiled. "And what was your answer?"

"I told him I have very good intentions and that I actually like you." She smiled.

Regina's smile grew a little wider as she looked away, her cheeks covered in a tint of pink. It was like old days. Before she became the feared 'evil' queen. "I do like your idea. Of coming out here once a week. Henry really likes you. I think you being with us for awhile, that it could really work out well."

"Did I just make you blush?" Jane grinned. "I feel achieved now." she smirked. "I think so too. I really like spending time with the two of you. But being alone with the Regal Mayor of Storybrooke is even better."

"No!" Regina denied. "I do not blush." But there was the hint of a smile on her lips. "You're not so bad yourself, Chief. With your reputation, though, I didn't expect so much thoughtfulness." She teased.

"Yeah I know." she smirked. "I don't really have a true connection with most women. I sleep with them and that's it. Well Maura Isles is an exception." Jane shrugged. "You're different... I actually want to get to know you better."

"Yes, I've seen you and Dr. Isles together. So what makes her different from the other woman you associate with? What makes me different? You and I haven't interacted much outside of work relations."

"Well she and I are best friends and if we slept together... it could ruin what we have. Im not willing to risk her." Jane shrugged. "Honestly i dont know what makes you different, but you are. I look into you're eyes and... it sounds crazy but there's something familiar there."

Regina felt irrational jealousy bubble up in her. If they were still in the Enchanted Forest, Jane would have never given Maura a second glance. Actually, she would have never laid eyes on her. "Well, maybe we were close in a different life."

The chief smiled. "Maybe... now my question to you is why did you agree to go on this date with me? Not that I'm complaining."

"Honestly, I really considered saying no. For my own reasons. But your eyes... one look into them and I had to give you a chance." Regina said softly.

Jane smiled. "Well thank god for my eyes then." after a few more minutes they came to the end of the trees and into a clearing. A red picnic blanket with a basket sat in the middle.

"I'm impressed. You clearly had this all planned out." Regina smiled and slipped off her horse, tying the mare's reins to a tree branch and walking over to the blanket.

Jane dismounted and tied Rocky to the limb as well and knelt down on the blanket as well. "Well that's one of my goals accomplished." she grinned and started pulling out sub sandwiches, fruit salad and banana pudding.

"Hopefully you'll continue impressing me since this is your one chance." Regina mentioned in a grave tone, though the smile on her face proved she was giving the fire chief a hard time. She got comfortable on the blanket and took the food handed to her.

Jane smiled brightly. "Oh I'll make this date rack up points for team Rizzoli." she grinned and unwrapped her sub and took a bite.

Regina laughed. "We'll see. It's Team Rizzoli or nothing. And your odds aren't horrible."

"Mm that gives this firefighter some hope." After they finished lunch Jane smirked. "Tell me something I don't know about you."

There wasn't much she didn't know when she was Fallon. Storybrooke, however, was a completely different story. "There's a lot you don't know about me. But we'll start with something small. I'm terrified of snakes." Fallon actually used to make fun of her for it.

"Snakes?" Jane chuckled. "Really? Snakes aren't that bad its spiders you have to worry about. Where snakes only attack when you piss them off, spiders will come after ya for no reason with those creepy eight eyes and legs and not to mention the fangs. Damn bastards."

Regina laughed and leaned back so she was putting her weight on her hands. "That's not true. There are snakes that attack without provocation. Most spiders only bite when threatened, too. And there's not many that cause any real damage."

"Yeah but did you hear me? 8 eyes and 8 legs.. That's friggin' creepy." she laughed and laid down on her side, propping herself up on her elbow. "Anything you wanna know about me, besides the fact that spiders scar the crap outta me?"

Regina smiled as she looked down at the firefighter. "Whatever you want to share with me. I'd like to know more about you."

"Mm well my favorite color is blue. Fave animal is a wolf. I'm pretty good with weapons of all sorts but especially swords. I don't have a family and I'm really happy being the fire chief." She said just to name a few things about herself.

"You're good with swords?" Regina asked with the raise of a slender brow. Must have carried over into this world, she thought. "And just how often do you play with long blades and other weapons?" She grinned, having always been amazed by Fallon's skill.

"As much as I possibly can. I have a weapons room at the house. Everything from swords and sais to archery stuff. If you're interested I'd love to show you some time.

"I wouldn't mind you giving me a demonstration sometime." Regina smirked and moved to lie on her side beside the fire chief, propping herself up on an elbow and resting her head in her hand. "So what's your favorite hobby, Jane?"

"Favorite hobby? Hmm I'd have to say designing new weapons. And I'd be happy to demonstrate anything at anytime for you." Leaning in close Jane smiled. "What are your favorite hobbies?

"So a bit of a blacksmith, are you?" Jane really wasn't that much different from her true self. Just more outspoken and maybe a bit more promiscuous. "We just participated in one of my favorite hobbies. I used to ride any chance I got and teach my steed to perform competitively. My mother wasn't a fan, though."

"Well good. I'm glad I pegged a favorite." she smiled. "Eh when are mothers ever fans of something their child does that could be dangerous?"

"Oh that's not the reason my mother wasn't a fan." Regina said looking down. "Anyways..." She looked back up at Jane. "Would you like to ride some more? There's a few other pretty sights along these trails."

Jane saw some emotion there but she didn't question it quite yet. "I would love to ride more but what I would really love is for you to ride until your heart is content. Maybe even show off a bit for me." She smiled and sat up slowly before standing and holding out her hand for Regina to take.

With a closed lip smile, Regina took her hand and stood, walking side by side with Jane as they headed back to the horses. "I guess I could show off a little bit." She removed Marida's reins from the tree limb and mounted the mare. "On the way to our next destination."

Jane and Rocky trotted up next to Regina and Marida. "Having fun so far?"

"No, it's been absolutely horrid." Regina deadpanned before glancing over at Jane and flashing her a brilliant grin. "I've enjoyed every moment so far, Jane. I hope you're having fun, as well." She led them to another clearing with a cliff that overlooked a field and woods.

"Har har" Jane rolled her eyes then smirked. "I'm glad you're enjoying it and yes, I haven't had this much fun on an actual date in a long time." Looking out to the cliff, Jane went silent for a moment and just looked at the beauty of it all. "Wow.."

Regina smiled to herself, feeling a bit warmed at Jane's words. She wanted the fire chief to prefer her over everyone else, including Maura Isles. "It's the best view in Storybrooke. Absolutely breathtaking at times."

"Yeah." Reaching over Jane grabbed the mare's reins and pulled Regina and her ride right in front of her. Backing Rocky up just a bit she grinned. "Now this view is absolutely, beautifully perfect." She smiled and let it soak in for a moment before making a joke. "Marida is a gorgeous horse." She laughed softly.

Regina was left speechless, those damn butterflies coming back as she took in those words and the sight of Jane's gorgeous smile. She felt a little bare, not keeping her emotions as in-check as she would've liked. And then Jane made the joke and Regina shot her a glare full of daggers. "Keep it up and it'll be Marida you take out on your next date for a ride alone in the woods."

Jane flashed her dimpled smile. "I'm just kidding." Dismounting, Jane walked over to Regina and her horse and ran her hand up the woman's calf, eyes looking into her soul. "You are the perfect edition to any beautiful scenery to make it even more gorgeous. Jokes aside."

Regina's lips parted for a moment before she gave Jane a warm smile. "Thank you. I almost believe you." She teased with a wink before swinging her leg over the saddle and dismounting, standing closer to Jane than she had all day.

Biting her lip, Jane's hand reached up and rested against Regina's neck and jaw as her thumb traced the scar on the woman's upper lip. "How'd you get your scar?"

"I'm not paying 20 sovereigns for this sword!" Drake yelled. The bear of a man had already shoved Fallon back onto the ground, Regina stepping in and getting in his face.

"You requested the piece and knew the price. Fallon does brilliant work of the highest quality. You will pay the 20 sovereigns, brute."

Regina's commanding tone, coming from one who was so obviously well-off with few problems, did not sit well with Drake. The back of his fist made contact with Regina's face faster than Fallon could get back on her feet, the ring on his finger tearing open her lip.

Seeing the bastard hit Regina, Fallon got up quickly and in a blur she jumped up and came down with a fist to his face. Hard enough to make him stumble. Taking the sword in her hand swiftly she sliced him, cutting off half of his beard then jumping again, the blunt of the blade crashing against his throat as she tackled him to the ground. "I don't give a care about you buying this sword from me but you will NOT get away with laying a hand on her!" She snarled.

Drake was gasping for air, trying to push Fallon off him. "I won't take orders from some woman! Especially a spoiled brat like that!" He spat. "Now get off me! I'll leave and you can keep your damn sword!"

"Leave and if I ever see you again, I'll use the sharp side of this sword to gut you." There was fire in here eyes as she slowly got up and backed away. Once Drake was gone she walked over to Regina. Kneeling down, she moved the young woman's hand to see the gash in her lip. "Oh sweetie... I'm so sorry this happened." Grabbing a clean rag she was going to use to buff a few swords, she placed it over her lip.

Regina placed her fingers over Fallon's, seeing that her friend's hand was already covered in her blood. "I wasn't going to let him just treat you like that." She said a little muffled. "We should report him to the guard. He owes you for that sword." The young noblewoman's pretty face was marred by a trail of blood covering her lip and chin.

Fallon smiled sweetly. "Thank you and I wasn't about to let him get away with hitting you. I'll report him." Wrapping an arm around her upper back, their faces close, she picked Regina off the ground. "But you are my first priority."

Regina's breath had caught in her throat having Jane so close to her, touching her even in an innocent way. "It was a dog attack. When I was little." She lied, actually wishing Jane, Fallon, did remember.

"Well... you might actually hate that scar, but I think it is very sexy. Shows you can take a hit and keep on keeping on. It shows you're strong." Taking a step closer to the mayor, she smiled, showing a dimple. Her thumb stroked the scar twice, leaning down Jane's lips a breath away from Regina's she spoke in her sensual voice. "You're so beautiful."

Regina's breathing grew a little heavier, her heart pounding in her chest as her eyes fell on Jane's lips. "I've always thought you were magnificent." She said honestly, having felt that way ever since they'd met all those years ago.

There was a small twitch of her lips before they connected to the scar on Regina's lip. "If allowed, one day I'll show you how magnificent I can be." Jane whispered, her lips brushing against the mayor's.

Regina didn't even take the time to think about it, to talk herself out of it. She closed her eyes and kissed Jane, not satisfied with just the brushing of lips. Her hands moved to the firefighter's waist to pull her even closer.

Fingers moved up the back of her neck, and gripped fluffy brown locks. As the kiss deepened, images flashed though her mind. When she couldn't handle it anymore, she pulled back with a gasp.

Regina was alerted by the sudden departure and look of confusion on Jane's face. She inhaled deeply, trying to steady her breathing. "Are you okay?"

"I-uh-yeah... I'm sorry. I just... it was odd. I got flashes of memories... I think but I saw you."

Regina's brow furrowed. A part of her really wanted Fallon back, another part was afraid of breaking the curse. "Memories? What sort of things did you see?"

"War. Armor and swords clashing. You with longer hair in medieval style clothes... and pain... so much pain in my leg. I saw your face as you were comforting me before I pulled away from the kiss." Jane swallowed hard and bit her lip. There was something she wasn't saying. Something she felt.

"I don't know what to say. I was kind of hoping for a different sort of effect on you." Regina took a deep breath and looked away. Multiple emotions crossed her face, the mayor clearly conflicted.

Jane placed her hand on Regina's cheek, turning her face back toward hers. "Well... lets try that again shall we?" She smirked then without hesitation connected their lips again in a heated, passionate kiss. Moving the mayor's back against the side of the mare, holding her there, body against body.

A whimper of pleasure escaped Regina's lips as she slid her hands up to rest on the sides of Jane's neck, soon tangling them in unruly curls.

The chief's hands moved down Regina's sides and around to grip her ass.

Regina gasped into Jane's mouth and pressed herself closer to the firefighter, pelvis to pelvis, before tugging on her bottom lip and pulling back. "Mm, that was even better the second go around."

"Just imagine how it would be between the sheets." She whispered .

"You really are a bit of a whore, aren't you?" Regina teased, though there was a visible shiver that made her body quiver at the words.

"There's a reason women flock to me, suga." She chuckled. "I'm willing to change my whorish ways for you, though."

"I can only imagine." Regina commented before taking a deep breath to steady herself. Her eyes met Jane's then and she nodded. "If this is going to go anywhere else, then yes. I'd prefer it if you gave up those whorish ways."

"Do you want this to become an 'us'? If so right here and right now, I'm yours." Jane leaned in and kissed Regina's pulse point.

Regina bit her lip and tilted her head to the side. "I-I don't know how good I'd be at it. It's been a long time since I've been in an actual relationship with emotions involved."

Jane pulled back to look into big brown eyes. "Well we can figure it out together. I've never been in a relationship, but... I want one with you. We don't have to rush into anything. Making out is great all on its own." She grinned.

Regina smirked. "All right. While we figure things out and take it slow, we can do some of the making out in the meantime." She leaned back in to kiss Jane's lips again softly.

Jane walked Regina to the front door of her mansion with a smile on her face. "So... you gonna blow me off next time I bring you lunch?"

"I don't plan on it." Regina grinned. "But we'll just have to wait and see what kind of mood I'm in." She winked and pulled Jane close for a goodnight kiss before the fire chief could make any sort of smart ass comment.

With a grin Jane kissed her back with passion. "Mmm, that's never gonna get old." Kissing her briefly she took a step back. "Goodnight, Madam Mayor." Taking a step down she turned back quickly and kissed Regina again with a playfulness. "Ok ok.. now goodnight."

Regina laughed. "Goodnight, Chief Rizzoli." She watched Jane leave and as soon as she was inside and had closed the door, the former queen leaned against it, letting her head fall back with a thump. "What have I gotten myself into?"

Ahhh yeeeeah! What do you think of their first date? Will Regina change her mind about this? Will Jane find out who she is? How will the curse be broken? Oh and who do you think Jane is fairy tale character wise?

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