Friday morning, Regina hadn't told Emma where they were going, she had just told her casual dress was fine. Emma was losing her mind not knowing, she wasn't too big on surprises and Regina's last "surprise" didn't exactly end well. Emma had gotten Regina to agree to let her drive. Despite having a full schedule, the day dragged on and when 5:30 came around, Emma practically bolted out the door and towards her apartment. She had a clumsy moment and managed to spill ketchup on her pants during lunch, so she had to change. She drove back to Game of Thorns and parked out front at 6:10, 10 minutes later than she was supposed to meet Regina.

Regina was waiting outside, looking very impatient. Emma rolled down the window, "I'm so sorry! I had to run home and change and it took a lot longer than I thought considering I live less than 10 minutes away." She started to get out of the car but Regina waved her off and got in.

"It's quite alright. You did warn me that you being on time was an anomaly." Regina buckled herself in and looked at Emma expectantly. "Shall we go?"

"Sure, but you still haven't told me where we're going."

"Oh right. Sorry, dear. I figured we'd do dinner and a movie, or more accurately, a movie and then dinner."

Emma smiled, "Sounds good. So which theater?"

"Do you know the one on main?"

"The actual, theater – theater? Not one of the movie theaters?"

"Yes. Every month they do a Silent Movie Night. They show an old silent movie and one of their pianists plays the music to fit it. It's quite fun."

Emma would usually be the last in line for anything involving a silent movie, but it did sound interesting and it wouldn't hurt to try it out. If nothing else, it was time spent with Regina, which Emma generally enjoyed. "That sounds kinda cool." Emma pulled away from the curb and drove to the theater. They could have walked but it was a little chilly.

When they got to the theater, Regina bought both tickets, despite Emma's attempts to buy her own. They walked in and Emma noticed there was only half a dozen other couples. "Um, what time does it start?"

"6:30."

Emma checked her watch and noted it was 6:29, "There's like no one here."

"Did you expect a large turnout for a silent film?"

"I guess not." They found seats right as the movie started. About halfway through, Emma had started absent-mindedly trailing little circles on Regina's arm and hand.

Regina leaned over and whispered, "If you want to hold my hand, just do it."

Emma smiled and took Regina's hand, then shushed her. "I'm trying to watch the movie." They went back to watching the movie.

When the movie ended, Emma had to admit that she enjoyed it. "You win, that was fun. Who knew?"

"I'm glad you had fun. There's an Italian place nearby, would you like to go there for dinner?"

"Tony's?" Regina nodded, "Yeah! I love that place."

Regina took Emma's hand and lead her out of the theater. They walked hand-in-hand to Tony's and were grateful to see there were tables available. This time, Emma was greeted by name when they were seated. Tony, the owner and head chef, had seen Emma walk in and came to give her a big hug. He offered them a bottle of wine on the house and didn't take no for an answer. When he walked away, Emma explained that she and Ruby had practically tattooed his whole family. Regina was impressed and found herself asking Emma about her tattooing and some of the favorite tattoos she'd done.

"Honestly? I can't choose. I've gotten the chance to make some cool sleeves. I did this one with different Disney characters, it was a lot of fun. But I also like doing tribute tattoos and awareness ribbons and stuff. I hate doing tribal tattoos." At Regina's confused look she added, "Oh you know the ones, they got really popular? Mostly just dude bros getting tattoos they don't understand." Emma looked around the restaurant and saw a guy with a tribal band on his arm. She pointed at him, "Like that."

"Yes, that was an unfortunate trend." Emma nodded in agreement. The waiter came by and took their orders and when he walked away, the two continued their conversation about tattoos. By the time their food came, Emma was trying to explain to Regina that they didn't hurt that bad.

"You have a small one on your wrist, I can't imagine that compares to a larger tattoo."

"Oh now you're the expert?" Emma teased through a large piece of ravioli.

Regina made a face but didn't say anything about Emma's lack of manners. "Well no, I'm just saying."

"Maybe you should let me tattoo you so you have first-hand experience."

"No."

"Just a little flower or something hidden?"

"Maybe someday."

"Really?"

"Probably not."

They finished their meals in a comfortable silence and when the check came, Emma and Regina both reached for it. Emma grabbed it first but Regina held her hand out for it.

"You paid for the movie."

"I asked you out, Emma. Besides, I didn't get to buy you dinner on Tuesday. So please, give me the check."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." Emma handed over the check, "Thank you." Regina put her credit card in the folder and held it out for the waiter, who was passing the table.

"Can I take care of the tip?"

"Sure" When Emma took out her wallet, Regina added, "Next time" and Emma grumbled.

The waiter brought back Regina's card with the receipt and they left. Once again, they walked down the street holding hands.

"Thank you for dinner, Regina. And the movie."

"My pleasure. Thank you for accepting my apology."

"Of course. I'm sorry if I was a little harsh."

"You weren't."

They reached Emma's car and Emma made a show of holding the door open for Regina, making her laugh.

"I didn't get to earlier!"

"Apologies. Thank you for getting my door, Emma."

"You're welcome." Emma shut the door on her jacket, "Dammit!"

Regina was still trying to stifle her laughter when Emma got into the car.

"Glad I could provide amusement," Emma deadpanned as she started the car and drove back to parking lot behind Game of Thorns and Big Bad Wolf. They both got out of the car to say goodnight. Emma didn't hesitate to go in for the kiss this time and they started making out on the hood of Regina's car, only stopping when a noise from a passing car startled them apart.

The next day, Emma's appointments started right when the shop opened, so she didn't get a chance to stop by Game of Thorns. However, when she walked into work, there was a coffee cup and a violet at her station. When she saw the flower, she rushed to put it in her vase with new water.

Emma knew she wouldn't get a chance to thank Regina for the flower and coffee in person because she had back to back appointments, so she sent her a text. Regina quickly responded and the two kept texting throughout the day. Ruby and Lacey teased Emma every time she received a text because she got a goofy smile on her face. By the end of the day, they had plans to see each other again the next Saturday. Regina asked Emma if she'd like to have dinner at her place one night and when she told Ruby and Lacey, they started teasing her again.

"Someone's gonna break her dry spell," Ruby sang as they were cleaning up.

"Someone's still too chicken to call Ashley," Emma retorted, shutting Ruby up for the rest of the night.