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When Emma woke this morning she had been tense. Both excited and scared. It was Monday and she and her mother were about to leave for the doctor's appointment. A meeting which was supposed to start changing her life.

"Emma, hurry up or we are gonna be late!" Mary shouted towards the stairs leading to Emma's room. Yes, Emma may be blind and couldn't see the shapes and colours of her clothes but she couldn't decide on what to wear for such an important appointment. Using a clever detector of colors she picked a green blouse and black skinny jeans. Her favourite red leather jacket would be a part of this outfit as well. If she had to be honest with herself; she would have to admit that she wanted to dress up nicely for the doctor. Regina Mills, a name that echoed through her mind the last few days. A husky voice giving it a very attractive touch. They have finally found someone who wanted to help her get her sight back and also was very pleasant. Emma couldn't wait to meet the doctor again. On the other hand she was afraid of getting bad news. She has gotten used to being blind but the hope that the doctor gave her made her feel optimistic. Changing into the clothes she picked up Emma took her jacket and went downstairs to meet her mother.

"Is dad at work?" Emma asked when they left the house.

"Yes, he left earlier today," Mary answered her daughter as she lead her towards the car. Emma let her mother help her inside the vehicle and when Mary took the driver's seat they were ready to hit the road.

After everything that Mary said to calm her daughter down while driving Emma hesitated before stepping through the door. "Is this really a good idea?" she asks wanting to be absolutely sure that they were on the right path. Emma felt her mother's hands firmly on her shoulders talking to her without even using a single word. She understood.

While waiting to be called into the office, Emma was anxious. Usually when dealing with that she paced, since she didn't know the area around her her reflexes kicked it and she began to explore the room. Her hands trailing the walls and over any objects she came in contact with. It was a way she could orient herself with unfamiliar surroundings.

"Good Morning." Regina said as she walked into the waiting room. Smiling towards Emma and her mother Mary. "Please, come on in." She said as she watched Emma move around the room cautiously, getting herself familiar with waiting room.

"I think I'll wait out here," Mary said, squeezing Emma's arm gently when she saw that her daughter had returned to her side. Knowing that with Regina Emma would be safe. She was always protective of Emma. Especially when she lost her eyesight, but knowing that she was a grown woman she felt as though Emma was more than capable of having this exam by herself. That and she knew how much Emma was excited to see the other woman again.

"Mom, I don't mind your presence," Emma said turning her head in the direction where her mother was standing. She smiled raising her hand to invite her mother to join them. Mary just nodded at the doctor giving a sign that her presence wasn't necessary.

"It's ok, dear," Mary said and Emma could only hear her footsteps. Mary sat down on a chair and took a magazine into her hands pretending how much she was interested in reading an article about bus drivers in Boston. She watched as the two women disappear behind the door and finally exhaled as if she was holding her breath feeling the same excitement as her daughter.

With a gentle hand on her elbow Regina lead Emma through the hallway and towards her office. Giving Mary one last smile before the disappeared from view.

"Good morning, Doctor Mills," Emma greeted as she was lead into Regina's office. Taking the seat she was lead to.

Regina didn't let go until she was sure that Emma was safely seated. Walking around her desk she couldn't take her eyes off Emma. Silently complimenting Emma on the way she was dressed today. It was a moment when she was glad that Emma couldn't see her staring at her. She'd be beyond embarrassed about her unprofessional attitude.

Relaxing Emma folded her hands on top of the desk she could sense right in front of her. Gripping them tightly, to reassure herself.

"Where should I start?" Regina whispered to herself. But Emma caught her words.

"Is there something wrong?"

"I spent a few evenings studying your file. We've got a lot of work to do, to get you ready for surgery. Tests that need to happen."

Emma nodded her understanding. "Okay, what kind of tests and can you tell me more about them?"

"Well I need to examine your eyes, I can do that here in the office. We need to schedule a CT scan, and prepare a recovery treatment for when surgery is complete." Regina began to explain, smiling as she watched Emma nod along with her. She usually didn't go into so much detail with her patients during the first meeting, finding that they didn't want to hear all that. It was a nice surprise when Emma asked her to go into detail. "Like I said, some of the tests can take place here in my office. Like getting your eye pressure. Checking the condition of some of the inner parts. But in order to see more deeper with what's going on inside, we need to get that CT done soon."

Emma's eyes searched for Regina's voice. It had been pointed out to her that she looked to be searching the person face that she was talking to. She was eagerly listening and taking in every word Regina spoke. Nodding along at the right times.

Regina couldn't help but smile. Noticing Emma's eyes searching her face. She seemed to be hanging on to every word she said. "The post surgery treatment involves a few days in the hospital. We will administer some eye drops. Like antibiotics, and we will do regular check ups. Your sight should come back the first few hours after surgery. As long as everything goes well of course."

Everything Regina was saying sounded like a fairytale. Her heart dancing in her chest as an enthusiastic smile graced her features. She couldn't wait for the day she would be able to see the world again. The people. The colors. Everything! "I am so ready for this Doctor!" Emma said with a new found determination. Tears filled her eyes involuntarily. Tears of hope. Happiness.

Seeing the tears Regina leaned forward and took Emma's hands into her own and squeezed gently. "Your condition is operable Emma. I am sure we will succeed. We will go through this together, every step of the way." She reassured. Holding Emma's hands in her own she couldn't help but feel a much deeper connection. Something was forming between them. An attraction to a woman she'd only meet once before. It was strange, but pleasant. "Have you thought about the first thing you want to do or see?" She asks, tightening her grip on the hands in her own. Not wanting to break the connection between them. It felt to good.

"I can't wait to see my parents faces. My friends. The colors I miss that surround me. I want to go for a walk outdoors, and read as many books as I can." Emma says with childlike wonder. Not being able to control herself. Her optimistic attitude kicking in and not allowing herself to think about if this doesn't work. A bright smile permanent on her face.

"That sounds like a great plan." Regina agrees, her own smile matching Emma's. "I love reading too, perhaps I can recommend some to you once this is all over."

"That sounds great!"

"Great, now how about we start with these exams, hmm? It's just a basic one today Emma." Regina suggests.

"Yes!" Emma screams, a bit louder then she meant. Quickly slapping a hand across her mouth. A silent apology.

Chuckling Regina squeezed the one hand still clasped with her own. She could understand the excitement. A silent acceptance of the reaction. Letting go of the hand Regina stood up and walked around her desk. Gently helping Emma stand and guiding her over to the examination table.

Once seated in the chair, Emma allowed Regina to guide her into place before taking a steadying breath.

"All I am going to do is look inside your eyes, it'll take your eyes pressure." Regina explained as she gently placed Emma's forehead against the cool metal bar.

Getting lost in the doctors touch, she didn't realize that she had her eyes closed, until a gentle reminder came from Regina.

"Emma, please open your eyes, for me."

"Sorry, doctor."

"It's alright Emma, no worries." Regina reassured, watching as Emma's eyes slowly opened. "Such beautiful eyes," she whispered as she looked into green eyes. She examined them both before warning her the test was about to begin. A brief puff of air exploding against Emma's cornea. First the left, then the right.

Emma blinked repeatedly when Regina informed her they were done. Her eyes feeling itchy and uncomfortable for a few minutes.

Getting up from her stool Regina placed her hand on Emma's shoulder, letting her know that she can relax back and that she was there.

Getting up, she steadied herself with the arm that she felt offered to her. "Is that all?" She asked, not wanting to the presence of the doctor just yet.

"For today it is Emma." Regina chuckles. She can understand the reluctance the blonde seems to be having. Feeling quite the same way herself.

"We don't want to keep your mother waiting any longer. I'm sure she's going out of her mind out there." She joked, as they walked in tandem towards the door and down the hallway. "I'll go over your results as soon as I can. We can meet next week if that works for you? I can have the CT scan booked, and once I get the exact day I can give you a call."

"That sounds great, Thank you." Emma replies. Slowly coming to a stop. She moves to face the other woman and bites her bottom lip nervously. "Can I ask you something? You don't have to answer."

"What would you like to know?"

"I can feel a lot more than a person with eyesight. And I'm good at imagining how someone looks, just by their voice. The way the move. The only thing I usually have trouble with is age." Emma explains. Trying to be confident.

"Why Miss. Swan," Regina gaspes jokingly. "It's alright dear. I'm 33." She answered. She knew Emma was just trying to complete the mental picture she had of herself, and knew that Emma wouldn't tell anyone else.

"Thanks doc!" Emma says happily. Reaching for the doctors hand once more to squeeze. "I'll wait for you call. Have a good day doctor Regina." She said turning to the door and reaching out slowly to find the frame.

Regina smiled and gently placed Emma's hand in the correct place before squeezing her shoulders and following her out into the waiting room. Finding Mary Swan exactly where they left her.

Mary was eager to hear about how everything went. And she couldn't stop the smile that spread as she looked at the two women before her. They'd make a beautiful couple. She was definitely shipping it.

"See you next week Emma, Mary. You guys have a nice week," Regina said before turning and heading back to her office.

Emma bounced excitedly next to her mother as she was lead from the waiting room. "A week mom, I won't see her again until next week!" Emma pouted. It was going to be a long week.

Mary laughed and shook her head at her daughters antics. Guiding her to the car. She could see her daughter acting like a teenager who had just fallen in love with someone. She couldn't help but inwardly cheer her daughter on. Knowing how much this meant to her. Hopefully both of her dreams could come true. Having her daughter's eyesight returned and Emma falling in love with someone worthy of her.

She had a feeling that someone was Doctor Regina Mills.


TBC