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"Hello, Ms. Mills," Andrew obligatorily greets Cora in a hallway in the museum.

"Andrew," she shakes his hand, "I have good news. I spoke with my daughter and she would love to meet with you"

The man gulps, "Okay, wonderful". I have no idea why Regina would agree to this. She did not seem particularly interested when I tried to speak to her in person. Maybe she feels threatened by Ms. Mills as well.

She hands Andrew a scrap of paper, "Here are the details of where to meet her this week"

He takes the paper and reads it hastily, "Okay"

"I can't wait to hear all about the wonderful time you two will have," she smiles and walks away.


Regina sits at the kitchen table in her new apartment. No, their new apartment. She works on some homework, but looks up and leans back in her chair to take a short break.

We've been here nearly a week. Everything has actually come together smoothly. My mother hasn't bothered us except to tell me of my new job interview. We've made new routines that I enjoy. I love waking up every morning with someone I love so much. I can give her a good morning kiss every morning. She's always so warm and cuddly. My favorite new routine, maybe someday even a tradition, is making breakfast together. Well, Emma attempts to help me make breakfast. She giggles to herself at the memory of Emma burning toast the other day. Who burns toast? I won't let her live it down even though she says it won't happen again. She is not touching the toaster again! She is really good at handing me ingredients though. She can stick to that. She laughs softly.

She rests her head on her arm. We're learning each other's schedules. Thankfully Emma is at work just by walking down the stairs and there are no major scheduling conflicts at school. When Emma has to work, but I don't I go downstairs and Emma takes her dinners with me. When Emma gets off work at the restaurant we always spend the time before bed together just talking and enjoying each other's company. Sometimes we take a walk. I love walking hand and hand with her. I may have had a nicer place before, but it is nothing compared to being able to freely be with the woman I love.

She looks around taking in her new normal surroundings. They went to buy a few personal touches to throw up on the walls. I found this beautiful painting of a lighthouse and the ocean. Emma found a poster of puppies. She is a child! But I like when she can find joy in simple things. That is something that I cannot seem to do as easily. She says she wants a puppy someday. Ugh, the mess! But I would deal with a dog for Emma.

Emma sits on the couch laughing at some television show. Her beautiful blonde hair cascades around her shoulders. She's so amazing. And cute. And adorable. And beautiful. I can't believe this is real. She's here. With me.

Regina closes her book and notepad. I can finish this later. She joins Emma on the couch. She smiles and her bright green eyes shine as she acknowledges me. She puts her arm around me and we watch the television together. This is exactly where I belong. This is home.


"You look great," Emma zips the back of Regina's dress.

"I'm nervous. Interviews are the worst," Regina states, dread in her voice. She looks at the reflection of herself and Emma in the mirror.

Emma hugs her around the waist and kisses her cheek, "You'll do fine babe," a grin spreads across the blonde's face, "Actually you'll kick ass!"

Regina turns around, a nervous expression still on her face, to face Emma, "I'm glad that you're so certain"

Emma looks straight into chocolate eyes, "I believe in you"


Regina parks her Benz in the lot of a fairly upscale restaurant. She enters and the host leads her to the table where her interviewer is seated.

The man looks up as she stands in front of the table and stretches out a hand, "Hello, Andrew. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today"

Andrew stands and shakes her hand, "Thank you,"

They sit down and the waitress introduces herself, pouring glasses of water and letting them know she will return shortly.

Andrew sighs lightly and then starts, "It's nice to see you again"

"Thank you. You as well," Regina replies with a polite smile. Why doesn't he have a notepad? That is a little weird.

"So, tell me about yourself?" the man leans into the table.

"Well, I will be graduating with a degree in history in a few weeks. I have an A average in all of my major courses. I've worked at the museum for years and I would be honored to receive a higher position upon graduation," she ends with a phony interview smile.

Andrew leans back taking in the information. He responds, "Interesting. What do you like to do in your spare time?"

Regina tilts her head. Why would he ask that?

Andrew notices her confusion. This is getting awkward fast. Did I do something wrong already?

"I'm sorry. Did I do something wrong?"

Regina squints her eyes, "No. I'm just a little confused. I was told that you are interviewing me for a position in the education department"

Andrew's eyes almost bulge out of his head. All he can mutter out is, "Oh"

"I suppose this is not the case then. Why do you think you are here?" she braces herself for the response.

"Ms. Mills told me that you were interested in me, so she set up a date"

Regina's jaw drops and she grabs onto the table to steady herself. How did I not expect this? Of course my mother wouldn't actually be helping me. Is there even an education department position open? Why would she think this little scheme is a good idea?

"Are you two ready to order?" the waitress reappears.

Andrew looks to Regina, but gets no response from her as she is still in shock. He turns back to the waitress who looks highly confused herself, "I'm sorry. Give us another minute"

"Okay," the waitress darts away leaving them alone.

"She lied to us" Andrew deadpans.

Regina can only nod her head in agreement.

"Why would she do that?"

"It's a long story," Regina finally speaks again.

Andrew contemplates his response then confesses, "I'm a little relieved. I was wondering why she said you were interested when you were not giving off that impression"

"I'm so sorry that she dragged you into this mess. She wants me to break up with my girlfriend," she averts her eyes. Now another person is going to judge me.

"That's messed up. Why?"

Regina sighs, "She's a girl and she's not rich"

Andrew sits back, not responding immediately. What an awful mother. Who would do this to their own daughter? She tricked both of us. She can't get away with this.

"We should figure out how to get back at Ms. Mills"

Regina looks up again and is met with a devious expression from the man. Oh no, what have I gotten into?

Regina shakes her head, "I don't know. I just want to be with my girlfriend without any judgment from her. Or at least without her bothering us"

"I see. Let me try to help," he offers.

"What are you going to do?"

"Well, I'm not sure I can get Ms. Mills to have a change of heart, but I could try to get you a real interview,"

Regina smiles, "Okay, I would like that"

Andrew reciprocates smiling back, "Deal. Do you want to order something?"

Regina glares at him and Andrew quickly amends his intentions, "Sorry, I wasn't clear. I don't mean that you have to stay. Take something back for your girlfriend too"

The woman half smiles, "Okay, thank you. I'm sorry again for all of this"

"It's okay. What's your girlfriend's name?"

"Emma," she responds. Her face lights up at her name. She can't hold back her bright smile.