A/N: It's the evening and Regina thought she would take a more relaxed approach to their next counselling session. I wonder what will happen. I hope you enjoy it!

Regina searched through the large drawer under her desk trying to find where she placed her car keys. Frustration was gradually beginning to set in and she grunted under her breath hoping that they would eventually make an appearance. After a few minutes of searching she managed to find them hidden under a pile of paperwork.

She let out a sigh of relief and made sure everything was locked away safely before she exited the room. As she made her way down the empty confines of the corridor she spotted Emma patiently waiting by the double doors at the end of the corridor. She began to increase her pace as she didn't want the young girl to think that the counselling session had been cancelled.

Emma stared out the door watching the rain pelting down against the glass. She could hear the familiar sound of large heels clopping against the hard ground and she knew straight away that it was Regina. Her heart skipped a beat at the thought of going somewhere completely different with a woman she was begging to feel an attraction towards.

Regina gently tapped Emma on the shoulder and watched as she turned around, their eyes locking onto each other and they both smiled widely.

"Hello Emma, are you ready to go out? My car is parked just outside and I have an umbrella that will shelter both of us so hopefully we won't get too drenched." Regina slipped her bag off her shoulder and grabbed her umbrella.

"Hello Regina, I'm ready and I don't fancy getting soaked so good job you brought an umbrella with you." Emma smiled and gestured for them to make their way out to the car park.

Regina quickly opened up her umbrella and they both rushed outside simultaneously. Regina held it over both of them and directed them to where her car was parked. Emma looked in complete shock when she realised what car belonged to the other woman. It had a black exterior and when she glanced inside there were cream leather seats and an expensive looking stereo.

The dark haired woman unlocked the car and released her umbrella throwing it onto the floor of the driver's side. She pointed at the other seat indicating for Emma to get in rather than standing by the door.

Regina ran her finger over the dial and put the heating on full whack in order to help warm up her freezing hands. She glanced over at Emma and could see that she was perched on the edge of the seat as if she had done something wrong.

"Emma you don't have to sit as if you're in some kind of palace, you can make yourself comfortable I'm not expecting you to sit on the edge of the seat." Regina said jokingly.

"I know you just seem to have really expensive taste and I don't want to end up ruining any of your things." Emma stared out the window and waited for a response from the other woman.

"Don't be silly Emma you know I don't think like that, make yourself comfortable and relax okay." Regina placed her hand over the blondes and smiled brightly.

Emma smiled and listened to the calming sound of the raindrops patting against the windows. The journey seemed short and both women stayed in silence which made a change and it didn't seem awkward. There was a small American diner that was situated on the corner of the highway. It was one of Regina's favourite places to eat and it had a friendly and warming atmosphere.

Regina slowly pulled into the path that lead up to the diner and found a parking space that was located just outside. She released the key from the ignition and exited the car with Emma slowly following behind.

As they made their way through the glass double doors an enticing aroma drifted throughout the diner. Regina spotted a booth in the corner towards the end of the diner. It was somewhere discrete which would allow them to talk freely.

Both women made their way down to the seat and Emma slid in one side while Regina carefully stepped into the opposite side. They both glanced through the menu at the tempting treats that were on offer.

"What made you want to come here? I wouldn't exactly have put it down as somewhere you would eat." Emma's eyes glanced over the menu at the other woman.

"Why am I too posh to eat here then? Were you expecting me to take you to a sophisticated restaurant with calamari and oysters on the menu?" Regina teased.

"I don't know what I was expecting to be honest your just completely different to me, your so classy and knowledgeable where I'm just a lower class teenager." Emma lowered the menu and focused her gaze on Regina.

"Don't talk like that Emma, you're a lovely young lady and I understand you have been through some difficult times but you shouldn't put yourself down. I believe you have the potential to do what you set your mind too." Regina smiled and noticed that the waitress was making her way over.

She was a young lady of small stature but she had kind looking eyes and a pleasing smile.

"Hello I'm Mandy I will be your waitress for tonight. Are you ready to order?" she instantly looked at Regina for the first response.

"Could I have a cream soda and the Texan burger with fries please." Regina smiled and handed the menu to the waitress.

Emma quickly glanced through the menu one more time "could I have a root beer and the Philadelphia special please."

The waitress jotted down the orders on her small pad of paper and strolled over to the kitchen.

Emma flicked through the music selection on the old jukebox that rested on the table. Most of the songs were too old for her to recognise but there were a few more recent country songs that were more familiar. She opted for the track before he cheats by Carrie Underwood.

She watched Regina's expression change as she began to mouth the words of the song and let herself given to the sounds of the music. Emma giggled as she saw enough side to the other woman rather than her serious exterior. Emma released her hair from the bun that it was encased in and she let it loosely drape over her shoulders.

"What are you laughing at Emma?" Regina asked curiously.

"Just seeing you let your hair down and relax rather than being professional all the time. I've seen a more fun side to you and it's nice." Emma cheeks blushed a light shade of pink.

"I've seen a different side to you as well Emma, a much happier side it's nice to see you laughing and enjoying yourself."

"It's because of you that I'm happier, you're the only person I can open up to and you make me feel like an actual person rather than an object."

Both women smiled at each other and the waitress slowly walked over carefully carrying the tray of food and drink. Emma inhaled the delicious smell of the food and grabbed the burger in-between her hands and took a large bite. The taste of it excited her senses and it was the best meal she had eaten in a long time.

Regina unwrapped the serviette and placed it over her lap in order to try and avoid spilling any sauce on herself. She grabbed the knife and fork and sliced the burger in half as it was too much for her to muster as a whole thing.

She watched as Emma readily tucked into her food as if she hadn't been fed for a week. Considering she had such a small frame she had the ability to each quicker than she expected.

Once they had finished Emma noticed that Regina had a small spot of barbecue sauce by the side of her mouth. The table had been cleared which gave the blonde the opportunity to wipe the sauce from her mouth. She carefully leant over the table and ran her finger over the sauce, wiping it from her mouth. Regina smirked and placed her hand over Emma's.

"I guess I had some sauce over my mouth?"

"Yes you did."

Both women grinned and Regina left the money on the table and helped Emma out of the booth and they made their way out of the diner. As they stepped outside the rain had eased off and there was a slight chill in the air.

Regina unlocked the door of her car and Emma opened the driver side for the other woman and then made her way round to the passenger's side.

"Thank you for tonight it meant a lot, I know you are my counsellor but you went out of your way this time and I really appreciate it."

"You're welcome Emma, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and I thought it would make a change from the office surroundings."

Regina pulled up outside Emma's house and realised how different the neighbourhood was to how she expected. Most of the houses were more rundown that she first thought and there was something about the area that didn't seem quite right.

As much as she wanted to help Emma Regina knew that she couldn't cross the boundaries and she had to leave it at that.

Before Emma left the car she placed a small kiss on the other woman's cheek. She felt the soft texture of her skin under her lips and she let it linger more than she should have done. Regina wasn't sure what to say and she said her goodbyes to Emma.

"Enjoy the rest of your evening Emma I will see you tomorrow bright and early." Regina smiled and watched the young girl make her way inside before she drove home.