Emma and Regina spent the rest of the morning talking and getting to know each other.

Emma learned that Regina loved Apples and horses, likes interior design as a hobby, makes her own apple cider, purple is her favorite color, she is only 28, and is the mayor of Storybrooke.

While talking to Emma, Regina discovered that Emma plays the piano, guitar, violin, and drums, she sings, her favorite color is yellow but black suits her better, she has seven piercings (used to be 8), six tattoos, her favorite subject is math but enjoys English, and she used to work as a mechanic when she was living in Virginia.

Regina was enjoying talking with Emma until Emma's stomach growled.

Emma blushed and said, "Guess its getting late."

Regina smiled and said, "I guess so. How about I make us some sandwiches and we can continue this conversation upstairs?"

Emma smiled and said, "That sounds good"

Regina made them both sandwiches and they ate quietly, too hungry to keep a conversation going.

When they were finished Regina asked Emma if she would like to join her in picking Henry up and registering her for classes.

Emma nodded and said, "Give me a sec to get a sweatshirt"

Regina nodded and cleaned their plates. When Emma returned she was wearing a oversized sweatshirt that said, 'Sarcasm, the body's defenses against stupidity', and talking on the phone.

Regina tried not to listen to the conversation but couldn't help over hearing.

"Hey, Giselle, listen to me, ok. I promise as soon as I can I'll be there. I just got moved again. Yeah I know, Elle you knew the Jameson's were only temporary. I need you to stay strong ok, please. Do you want me to call Killian? He's your brother of course he cares about you, he loves you, we all do. Have you called Nat? Elle you can do this ok, you are stronger than this. Call Nat tonight ok. I'm txting her to tell her to expect your call, if you don't call her I'll know. Yeah, ok. I'll talk to you later. I love you too. Bye"

Emma hung up the phone and sighed, "Sorry about that. I'm ready when you are."

Regina knew not to push, and since things were on the mend between her and Emma, Regina decided to just let the phone call go; ok, maybe she will ask later.

Regina and Emma got into Regina's car and drove the Storybrooke High School.

Regina parked out front and told Emma to go inside while she gets Henry, and they will meet her at the office.

Emma followed Regina's instructions and found the main office pretty easily.

When Emma entered the secretary looked up with a smile, then frowned. The woman was young looking but seemed to have come straight from a convent. Her desk was perfectly organized by color and function, and her name plaque, "Mother Superior" was perfectly centered.

She gave Emma a once over and said, "How may I help you?"

Emma stepped forward and said, "My name is Emma Swan, I need to be registered for school; I'm new."

Mother Superior nodded and said, "Do you have your previous transcripts?"

Emma nodded and pulled out a flash drive from her pocket, "These are all of my transcripts for the past 2 years."

Mother Superior looked at Emma and quickly took the flash drive.

Regina and Henry walked into the office while Mother Superior was loading the files from the flash drive.

Emma turned and smiled as Regina and Henry stood off to the side.

Mother Superior looked up and saw Regina and Henry. Happily Mother Superior got up and greeted the mother and son, "Hello Madam Mayor, Henry! How are you both?! I will be right with you after I finish with... this."

Emma rolled her eyes at the off handed dig but kept her mouth shut. Regina noticed Emma roll her eyes and go back to leaning against the desk. Regina didn't know if she should defend Emma and say something or just stay quiet let it go. Regina decided to say something, "No worries, I have to wait for Emma anyways."

Mother Superior looked surprised at Regina's comment and just huffed saying, "The files should be uploaded." Mother Superior went back to her desk and started looking through Emma's transcripts.

Mother Superior looked back at Emma and said, "Well it seems you qualify for Storybrooke's honors program. It is challenging, it might not be best for you."

Emma rolled her eyes and said, "I like challenging, sign me up."

Mother Superior sternly looked at Emma and said, "Miss. Swan, those courses are for students who do their own work, commit to the work assigned, and are ready for advanced subjects like college Calculus and Physics."

Regina was about to tell Mother Superior off when Emma stopped her and cut in, "Oh darn, does that mean I have to remember all of Cauchy's Formula and Newton's second and third laws of motion? Damn. I suppose I could use a refresher course, too bad I already took the college equivalent of both courses and the material won't be new. That would be on the fourth page of my transcript if you would have actually read it. I believe the only courses I'm missing to qualify for an early graduation is art credits."

Mother Superior scowled and looked back at her computer, "My mistake . It appears you are correct." Emma smirked ignoring Henry's open mouth and Regina's impressed look. " we have three art courses available you may choose two. We have painting and drawing, photography, and music."

Emma quickly made her decision, "Photography and Music.. please"

Mother Superior nodded and said, "Of course. This is going to be your schedule. Come step over here so I can take your picture for your student ID. Your ID will allow you access to the music room and instrument equipment, as well as the camera equipment."

Emma got her picture taken and waited while her ID was made.

When everything was finished Mother Superior handed Emma her ID and flash drive and asked, "Any other questions?"

Emma took her ID and flash drive before looked at Mother Superior, "Do you have parking spaces for students?"

Mother Superior looked up and said, "Yes, to the side of the building, all student parking is outlined in Blue paint."

Emma nodded and said, "Thanks." Emma then turned to Regina and Henry and asked, "You ready to go? I'm hungry."

Regina nodded stared and Henry still had his mouth open, Emma laughed and said, "Kid you should probably close your mouth, never know what's gonna fly in."

Henry snapped his jaw shut and blushed. Regina cleared her throat and said, "Well.. how about we head to Granny's and have an early dinner?"

Emma and Henry nodded. They all made their way to the door ignoring Mother Superior's stare.

When they walked into Granny's Ruby greeted them, "Hello Mayor Mills, Henry. Wow, who are you?"

Regina rolled her eyes at Ruby's flirty nature, "Miss. Lucas this is my foster daughter Emma. Emma this is Ruby Lucas."

Emma extended her hand and said, "Nice to meet you."

When Ruby took her hand and said, "Nice to meet you too" Emma caressed her hand and smiled.

Regina watched this and was shocked, not that Emma flirted back but that she felt a little jealous.

Ruby smiled and bit her lip. Before either could say anything else Regina cleared her throat, "Prepubescent teen present."

Henry groaned embarrassed, "Moooommmm"

Regina chuckled and said, "How about we take a seat."

Henry nodded and went over to their usual booth. Henry slid in first and then Regina. Emma slowly let go of Ruby's hand and joined them, but not before throwing Ruby a wink.

Ruby hurried back to the kitchen while Emma just smiled and sat down.

When Emma sat down Henry looked at her smirking. Emma was looking at the menu but could feel Henry's stare. She put the menu down and said, "What?"

Henry smirked and said, "You like Ruby."

Emma rolled her eyes and said, "Yeah, she seems cool. From the 12 second conversation I had with her."

Henry just smirked and said, "You like her, she likes you.. Or just wants to see you naked."

Emma just laughed while Regina gasped and said, "Henry!"

Henry turned to Regina and said, "What it's true! You always said to speak my mind and tell the truth."

Regina growled a little. Emma laughed harder and said, "Can't argue there."

Regina turned her glare to Emma and sighed, "Children, I'm surrounded by children."

Ruby came back and asked for their orders. Regina ordered the chicken Cesar salad and Henry the pastrami sandwich with fries.

When Ruby got to Emma she asked, "And what would you like."

Emma smiled and said, "A double bacon cheeseburger, with lettuce, tomato, pickles, a few jalapeño peppers, a side of fries, with BBQ sauce, and your number."

Ruby wrote everything down, even her number. Ruby then looked back at a smirking Emma.

Emma pulled her note pad down and ripped the portion that contained the 10 digit number, "I believe that is for me."

Ruby just smiled and said, "Impressive."

Emma shrugs and said, "I try."

Ruby cleared her throat and said, "Umm... I'll just go put these orders in."

Ruby hurried into the kitchen trying to ignore Emma's stare.

Emma smiled and looked at a smirking Henry, "And that's how it's done."

Regina rolled her eyes and said, "Great you're teaching my 13 year old how to get girl's numbers"

Emma smiled and said, "What else am I supposed to teach him? Physics?"

Henry shook his head, "No, that's ok. Rather not"

Regina laughed and said, "Well since here seems to be extremely good at the subject I would say yes."

Henry tried to change the subject, "Yeah Emma, how are you so good at calc and physics and stuff?"

Emma shrugged, "I dunno, I see formula and just get it. I'm not as good with history though. I can do numbers and stuff but history was always boring so I never paid any attention."

Regina smiled and said, "Well it is really impressive none the less."

Emma smiled and said, "So I guess I'm no longer a burglar in your eyes."

Regina narrowed her eyes with a bit of a amused twinkly and said, "I supposed not"

Regina, Emma, and Henry enjoyed their dinner and were sitting and talking when David and Killian came into the diner.

Emma smiled and stood up. She gave David fist bump and did a intricate handshake with Killian.

Regina invited David and Killian to join them. They both nodded and went to sit; but Emma grabbed Killian and said, "We need to talk."

David looked up and mouthed "Elle?"

Emma looked at David and gave a slight nod.

David sighed and continued sitting down. Emma looked at Regina and said, "We'll be right back" Regina nodded.

Emma took Killian by the elbow and dragged him out of the diner.

Regina turned around to look.

Emma was telling Killian something, when Killian just turned and punched the lamp post that was next to him. Regina was about to get up when David stopped her. "I wouldn't"

Regina watched Emma and Killian for another second. Emma hadn't moved but Killian seemed to be getting closer to Emma yelling. Killian then looked like he was going to hit Emma. Emma didn't move and just patted her chest, almost saying 'come on hit me'. Regina was about to get up again when David took her hand, "Really.. don't"

Regina looked at David with confusion before turning back to Emma and Killian. She wasn't expecting what she saw, Killian was holding his jaw crying, while Emma pulled him into her, and cradle his head to her chest.

Regina turned back to David her look asking, 'What was that about?'

David sighed and looked to Henry who was sitting next to Regina, "Hey bud, can you go order me a club sandwich and a soda, to go? Here's $10."

Henry looked at David, sighed and nodded. Regina stood up allowing Henry to exit the booth. Henry took the money from David and went to the counter to place David's order. He knew to wait at the counter, while David and his mother talked.

When Henry was out of hear shot Regina asked, "What is going on?"

David groaned and said, "This really isn't my story to tell but you seem like you actually care, so I'm going to give you the basics."

Regina nodded and said, "I do.. I do care."

David smiled and said, "Yeah I know. Umm.. well Killian has an older sister named Giselle. She and Emma have a past."

Regina looked at David and asked, "Didn't you all meet in foster care? If Killian has an older sister couldn't she take care of him?"

David sighed again and ran a hand through his hair, "Giselle wasn't fit to take care of herself much less Killian. Elle got into rugs, partying, alcohol, you name it Giselle did it. Well Killian's parents died when he was 14 and Giselle was 16. I met them when I was 15, Emma had just arrived at the group home and was 12 I think. They both were in the system when we met them, but Giselle was emancipated a year later leaving Killian. Once Giselle was on her own she went wild, like she couldn't be in the system. When the courts found out she lied they tried to get her back into foster care but she ran. By the time she was found she had already turned 18 so there was nothing that could be done. Killian was 16 and a half but the state would't allow someone with Giselle's history be the guardian of a minor."

Regina nodded showing her understanding.

David looked at Emma and Killian with sad eyes, "When I aged out I made sure to visit Killian and Emma. You know check on them, made sure they had clothes for winter, food, school supplies. Then Killian aged out a few months after me on his 18th birthday. Emma still had 3 years before she could be 'released'. Emma was placed with a really bad family, turned out to be basically a crack house. Emma was.. it wasn't good. But while she was there she kept seeing a woman she recognized. Turns out it was Giselle. She had been living there for free and drinking and partying away most of her money. Emma helped get Giselle sober, even being almost 3-4 years younger. When she finally told me and Killian, Giselle was on her way to recovery."

David paused and looked at Regina. Regina took David's hand and begged him to continue.

David swallowed the lump in his throat and continued, "But when Emma's foster parents realized that Giselle wasn't one of them anymore and still living there they kicked her out and took their anger out on Emma."

David took another breath, "Giselle found me and Killian and told them what had happened. We all went back to the house. The only people left were a few passed out druggies and Emma. Those bastards beat her, almost to death because she helped sober someone up. Emma was in the hospital for weeks. And Giselle felt like it was her fault, she fell off the wagon. First it was partying, then it was the random hook ups, then, drinking. Emma was placed in a different home across town, after she was discharged, so she couldn't help. Killian and I did what we could but it wasn't enough. Giselle found some girl, Valerie something. They are on again off again, all the time; but she seems to help. She at least get Elle to call Emma or someone to let us know she is ok or whatever."

David looked at Emma and Killian still outside and indicated towards them, "I don't know what that is about; but I'm guessing Giselle needs something."

Regina looked at David and said, "Thank you, for telling me. I can't imagine what that was like, what it is like."

David nodded and said, "Just don't let them know that you know. Giselle is a touchy subject for them. Its been hard on them."

Regina nodded and said, "I won't say anything."

It was perfect timing because David's oder was just placed on the counter and Emma and Killian were reentering the diner.

Killian walked over to Regina and politely said, "I'm sorry Ms. Mills but I can't join you tonight. Thank you for the invitation none the less."

Killian looked at David and said, "I'm heading back to the room."

David stood up and said, "My order is done. I'll head back with you. Thank you Ms. Mills for your dinner invitation. I hope we can get together soon."

Regina smiled and said, "Of course. And please call me Regina."

David nodded and walked over to Henry where his food was in a bag. David gave Henry an extra $10 and said thanks before waiting by the door for Killian.

Killian smiled slightly at Regina and turned to Emma. Emma punched him in the shoulder and said, "I'll see you around soon. I'm working on something new, I'll let you both know when its done."

Killian nodded and said, "Cool. And Em, thanks, you know for letting me know."

Emma smiled and said, "Of course. Go to David before he gets cranky."

Killian laughed a little and headed to David.

They both left the diner and headed toward the B&B.

Henry came back over and he and Emma sat down. Henry was distracted completely on his phone, Emma nibbled on one of her now cold fries, while Regina just stared at Emma.

Emma sighed and looked up, "How much did he tell you?"

Regina tripped over her words, "Wh-wha. Umm. He, what?"

Emma laughed and said, "Are you sure you are a politician? You seem terrible at lying. I know David. If you look at him with confused or sad eyes he will tell you anything you want to know. So I'm asking how much did he tell you about Giselle, me, and Killian?"

Regina curse lowly for her earlier slip and sighed, "The basics. That she is Killian's older sister, you all met in a group home a few years ago, became friends. She left the system and ran. David and Killian placed out, you were moved. You found and helped Giselle. Your foster parents didn't like that and hurt you. Giselle blamed herself. Umm. She met someone named Valerie who helps her. And she still talks to you,sometimes."

Emma licked her lips and said, "Yeah. That's mainly it. Except Valerie sometimes instigates her, but she does help most of the time."

Regina nodded and said, "You know if you want to talk about any of this, I am always here."

Emma smiled and said, "Thank you."

Regina looked at her watch and said, "Geez, it's later than I thought. Let's head out. Henry has tutoring tomorrow."

Emma nodded and then looked confused, "Tutoring? On Saturday? Poor Kid."

Regina rolled her eyes and said, "Yeah well if he would channel some focus into math like he does his games he wouldn't need tutoring on Saturday's."

Emma smiled and said, "Well lets go then. And BTW if Henry needs help with math I can help him. If you want.."

Regina smiled and gathered her things, "Thank you. I think Henry would appreciate it too"

Emma nodded and stood up heading over to Ruby. Regina told Henry to pack up and left money on the table for the check.

Regina and Henry watched Emma interact with Ruby.

Regina felt something again resembling jealously but pushed it down.

Emma winked and turned to Regina and Henry, then she stopped smiled and turned back around.

Emma quickly walked up to Ruby and gave her a firm but chaste kiss.

Emma pulled away and tucked a piece of Ruby's hair behind her ear. Emma whispered, "I'll see you around." and walked back to Regina and Henry.

Emma was the first one out the door, leaving a shocked Regina, Henry and Ruby behind.

Henry cheered and said, "Go Emma!"

Ruby blushed and went back to work.

And Regina, Regina scowled but left the diner.

Emma was waiting at the car with Henry. Regina unlocked it and got in, "Alright Casanova, buckle up. Lets head home."

Emma buckled her seatbelt and smiled at Regina, "Home. I like the sound of that."

A/N: hey I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reviewed, favorited, and followed this story. It really means a lot. I hope this chapter didn't move too quickly and it all made sense. If anyone has any questions or comments please leave a review or PM me! :) Hope this longer chapter makes up for the fact that I don't have the next chapter written and it might take a while to write and get uploaded.. :/
Stick with me I promise to update eventually! :P