It was Sunday evening and Regina and Emma were alone at the house. Cora had offered to take the younger boys to the cinema while Henry had arranged to meet with his friends. This was the perfect opportunity for the couple to spend some time alone which they completely took advantage of. They were sitting in the living room, half empty glasses of wines on the coffee table and the TV playing something in the background. Emma was sitting on the couch while Regina was straddling Emma's lap while she tenderly kissed her neck. They had been doing this for almost thirty minutes and when Regina was ready to go third base, a knock on the door stopped her midway.
''Don't answer it.'' Emma implored as she was too horny to think about anything else.
''We have to.'' Regina sighed ''They know that we're here. They can see the lights on.'' she said and moved from Emma's lap. Emma sighed in frustration and Regina bit her lip. She approached her, pecked her lips and whispered in her ear.
''Be patient and if you are a good girl Mrs. Swan, you might get rewarder later'' she said in a seductive voice and Emma groaned, which caused Regina to laugh as she crossed the hall towards the door. Giving a quick look to the mirror to make sure she was presentable and not like she was just about to have sex, she opened the door revealing her brother in law.
''Nate hi! We weren't expecting you.'' Regina said surprised as she approached the blonde man kissing his cheeks.
''Yeah, well I was in the neighborhood and thought why not drop in? I brought some wine too.'' He said wiggling the bottle in his hand, grinning, to make his point.
''Well in that case come on in!'' Regina smiled and threw the door open to welcome the man inside. After taking off his coat Regina went to the kitchen to retrieve another glass while Nate moved towards the living room where he found his sister watching TV absentmindedly.
''Hey sis!'' Nate said as he plopped next to his older sister.
''What are you doing here?'' Emma not so pleasantly asked.
''I'm glad to see you too!'' He teased and Emma rolled her eyes ''I was close and I decided to drop in. Is that a bad thing? Did I interrupt something?'' He asked confused.
''Yes.''
''No'' Regina, who has just came from the kitchen, said simultaneously.
''Oh I did interrupt something'' he grinned as he took the glass from Regina with graditude, who opted to sit opposite to the blonde siblings
''It was nothing really'' Regina reassured him with a smile.
''Oh it was something!'' Emma exclaimed and Regina shot her a glare making the blonde groan again.
''It's okay Ems I'm sure you'll still get laid later'' Nate said while laughing and Emma punched him in the arm earning a wince from the other blonde.
''The kids will be home later dude, I won't be getting any.'' Emma pouted.
''Oh I'm sure you'll find a way.'' Nate patted her teasingly in the head and Emma barely refrained from punching him again.
''Speaking of which, where are my favorite nephews?'' Nate asked.
''Henry's with his friends, and my mother took the other two to the cinema. So we were alone the whole afternoon.'' Regina replied while sipping from her previously abandoned glass, after having refilled it.
''Anyway what were you doing in the area?'' Εmma asked.
''I went for dinner to that good restaurant you told me about. It was awesome by the way. You two really know how to eat.'' Nate remarked.
''Yeah it's a really good place. We visit it quite often.'' Regina commented ''And mind if I ask with whom did you go with? Regina inquired interesting in hers brother in-law escapades.
''Oh you don't know her but Emma does. She's from the office, our new boss, Jane'' Nate said nonchalantly and at that Emma spilled her wine.
''I'm fine, I'm fine'' Emma said all too quickly to reassure her wife and brother.
''Oh do tell me more!'' Regina said excitedly. Truth to be told, Regina had a good relationship with Nate and she was always trying to hook him up with her single friends. Though he would always say that he's not ready for commitment.
''Well she kinda helped me the other day with a case and so to show her my gratitude I asked her out for dinner. She was quite hesitant at first but I told her that it doesn't have to be in a romantic way, just two friends eating together.'' He shrugged.
''Do you want…uh, something…romantic…though?'' Emma managed to squeeze out and at Nates confused face she elaborated ''I mean do you want to pursue something romantic with her?''
''Totally!'' He exclaimed and Emma felt a pang of jealousy ''She's hella hot, super smart and, damn, that ass!'' Nate smirked and Regina raised her eyebrow.
''Well Emma was always describing her as the sister of Quasimodo!'' Regina said amused.
''Oh Regina trust me, you know I think you're stunning, but she could totally give you a run for you money.'' Nate exclaimed and Regina laughed.
''So how are you planning to woo the fair Jane?'' Regina asked.
''Well, for one I'll ask her out on a date and then we shall see.'' He smiled weakly and Regina smiled back.
''You're so gonna embarrass yourself'' Emma commented.
''What do you mean?'' Nate asked confused.
''She's freshly single. She just got out of a pretty serious relationship. I doubt she'd want something so soon.'' Emma stated sipping slowly from her glass.
''And you know this how?'' Nate inquired.
''She told me.'' Emma shrugged.
''I didn't know you were so close with the new boss.'' Nate said.
''We aren't. I just asked her and apparently she needed a rant.'' Emma was trying to shrug it off but Nate was stubborn.
''To ask her it means that you're at least a little close.'' He pointed out.
''What's your point anyway?'' Emma asked a little more harshly than she intended. Both Regina and Nate snapped their eyes to look at her.
''Woah dude, relax. I was just asking!'' Nate raised his arms in surrender.
''Don't call me dude, I'm not one of your friends.'' Emma shouted and stood up sprinting towards the kitchen to calm herself. But before reaching the entrance of the room she heard her brother yelling.
''What's your fucking problem Em?''
Emma returned to the living room to face him.
''You know what? Go and ask her out. Make fool of yourself, it won't be the first time!'' Emma yelled challengingly.
''Go fuck yourself Emma!'' Nate equally yelled and Regina got in the middle to separate the angry siblings.
''Hey, hey, hey!You are siblings for christ-sake? What has gotten into you?'' she looked at Emma first.
''He started it all!'' Emma said defensively
''No you started it all when I said about Jane." Nate returned, "You're acting like a jealous girlfriend!''
''You moth-'' Emma was ready to attack to Nate when Regina grabbed her arm immediately stopping her.
''That's enough! Emma a word in the kitchen.'' Regina yelled while dragging her wife to the other room.
Once inside in the kitchen Regina let Emma's hand and turned to face her, her face red from anger.
''Explain yourself.'' Regina said through gritted teeth.
''I have nothing to say.'' Emma replied surprisingly calm.
''Oh no, you're not gonna to get away with this. Talk.'' Regina demanded.
''I did nothing okay! He starting talking about Jane and how he wants a relationship with her. I simply told him that she might not be ready for such a step and he would probably make himself look like a fool, but if he insists then he can be my guest!'' Emma said exasperatingly.
''You didn't even give him the benefit of the doubt! Let him try! The worst it can happen is for her to say no! He won't die. Since when did you become the overprotective sister?''
It was true that Emma's relationship with her brother was quite complicated. Since kids when Emma was six and Nate four they would always fight about toys and their parents' attention. Then in their teenage years this competition continue with who was the better student or who had the most friends. And lately it escalated when Nate followed his father's footsteps and studied law. When Emma became lawyer herself, a few years later, the rivalry started again inside the firm even though they were in different departments. Also when Emma came out as gay, they had even made a bet of who will make out with most girls. They loved each other, by all means, but they had a very weird way of showing it.
''I've always been one!'' Emma defensive.
''I know Emma, but you've never got involved with his relationships. You've always let him date whoever he wanted. And don't use Miss Smith's past relationship as an excuse. You and I both now that didn't stop you from trying with me. When we first met we were both just out of serious relationships. But you tried and I tried Emma. And I'm glad we did.'' She smiled weakly at her wife while approaching her. She put her arms on each of her wife's shoulders and kiss her lightly. Instantly Emma relaxed.
''I'm glad we did too.'' Emma smiled back ''I was so scared. With Henry and zero money, you were literally a life saver Regina. I never know how I could repay that favor.'' Emma said, boring holes to Regina's soul, as she looked at her intently.
''I know baby, and you will never have to know how it would be if we'd never met. As for that favor I have something in mind,'' Regina said her eyes going darker with lust.
''Oh?'' Emma asked confused and then realization hit her. ''Oh'' she grinned mischievously.
''But first talk to your brother.'' and Emma pouted.
''Fine!'' Emma sighed and both woman moved back to the living room. However when they entered the room Nate was nowhere to be found.
''He must have left.'' Emma stated the obvious.
''Well it doesn't matter. Promise me that you'll talk to him tomorrow.'' Regina implored
''Yeah I'll talk to him.'' Emma reassured and without a warning lifted Regina in her arms bridal-style.
''Now where were we?'' she asked and Regina laughed.
''Emma, put me down.''
''Not gonna happen,'' she replied as the duo climbed the stairs towards the bedroom.
One hour later Regina climbed down the stairs so as to go to the kitchen to take some water. Emma had been insatiable and had worn Regina out. They agreed for a small break before continuing with their activities. She tightened her robe a little tighter and she was on the last step when she noticed her mother and sons playing video games at the living room.
''Mother!'' She exclaimed surprised ''When did you get here?!''
''Twenty minutes ago. Bubbah was really tired and we decided on an early return.'' She shrugged not averting her eyes from the television, thankfully, as she would have seen Regina's cheeks going red from embarrassment.
''Did you, uhm, did you hear anything?'' she asked innocently.
''If you're asking if we heard you screaming Emma's name then no.'' Cora commented slightly smirking. She oh so wanted to turn and face her daughter but she didn't. Instead she continued playing like not having a care in the world.
''Oh god!'' She groaned and sat next to her mother.
''What dear?'' Cora now turned to face Regina
''You could have texted me you know, that you were coming. What if the boys heard us? I'm not going to traumatize my sons for life!'' She hissed.
''Relax they were too engrossed on telling Graham about the movie that they didn't give much of a thought.''
''Oh my god. Graham was here too?'' Regina's eyes were ready to bug out of her skull.
''Indeed he was. He left however a few minutes ago. He said that he couldn't stand hearing his sister having sex. I don't blame him though. You are pretty vocal dear.'' Regina teased.
''Mother!'' she hissed again and Cora laughed.
''Babe!'' Emma's voice was heard from upstairs.
''I'm downstairs love. Put some clothes on before you come down!'' Regina warned and she thanked god that her wife didn't just decide to come to the room completely naked.
A few minutes later Emma joined the Mills' wearing a tank top, yoga pants and her glasses. She kissed Regina lightly on the forehead and sit next to Colin taking Ezra onto her lap.
''Hey Bubbah! Did you like your time with Grandma?'' Emma asked tickling lightly around his neck to gain his attention. The boy looked at his mother and nodded sleepily.
''Alright someone's is very sleepy. Time for bed.'' She stood up, cradling the sleepy boy in his arms.
''You're next'' She said looking at Colin.
''Mamaaa'' He pouted.
''No you have school tomorrow. When I'm finished with Ezra I'm coming for you.'' She said firmly and Colin sulked on the couch. He looked at his other mother with puppy dog eyes but Regina didn't gave in.
''No young man, your mother is right. I don't want my sons sleeping in the class.'' She simply said and the boy gave up.
Emma before going upstairs she looked at Regina once again and asked.
''Where is Henry anyway? Call him?'' She said and went upstairs.
Regina sighed and grabbed her cellphone from the coffee table to call her older son. After a few rings the teenager hadn't answered yet and Regina tried again.
''Come on Henry.'' she said.
''Let the boy be. At his age you and your sister were much worse.'' Cora pointed out
''Well, if he's past the curfew Emma will be pissed off and they will fight.'' Regina responded.
''You're just being dramatic.'' Cora rolled her eyes.
''Oh you don't know Emma and curfew. She's really strict with Henry. Last time he was late the World War III started. He's stubborn, she's stubborn, you know how that can end.''
''Oh indeed I do. Anyway I should get going. I'll see you later, dear. Goodnight.'' Cora kissed her daughter and both Mills' women stood up and moved towards the front door.
''Goodnight mother.'' Regina opened the door to escort her mother out. Opening the door, however she was greeted by her son.
''Henry!'' she exclaimed.
''Hey mom!' he smiled sheepishly. He went in, kissed his grandmother who made her way out the door, and closed the door behind him.
''Where have you been?'' She chastised him.
''Relax. I'm home now.'' He reassured her.
''Why haven't you been answering my calls?'' She asked.
''My battery died'' He admitted.
''Your mother's gonna be pissed off'' Regina said calmly and Henry rolled his eyes.
''I can deal with her.''
''I know. But your way of dealing with her is not the best. Go to your room and take your brother too.''
''Okay mom. Goodnight. Love you.'' he said as he kissed her cheek. Regina ruffled his hair a little and went upstairs too.
She found her wife in Ezra's room reading him a book. The boy was dead asleep but Emma was still there. Regina was standing on the door frame watching her beautiful wife. Emma noticed her presence and turned to face her. She smiled and got up approaching her wife.
''I don't want him to grow up.'' She pouted a little and Regina chuckled.
''I know. I don't want that either.'' She admitted nudging her wife out of the boy's bedroom. After ensuring that he was indeed asleep she closed the door and moved towards her bedroom along with her wife.
Once inside, Regina put some clothes on and lay next to her wife who turned on the TV.
''Is Henry home?'' Emma asked while scooting closer to Regina she put one arm around her, cradling her closer.
''Yeah, he got in a few minutes ago. I sent him to his bedroom along with Colin.'' she said while stifling a yawn.
''I'll talk to him tomorrow about his returning at this hour.'' Emma announced.
''No please don't. I'm not in the mood for another fight between you two. Especially first thing in the morning.'' Regina pleaded.
''We have some rules in this house and he's supposed to follow them.''
''I know and I agree with you. But give him some slack love. Instead of talking to him you end up attacking him and he goes all defensive. Let me handle it.''
''No Regina you're too soft with him. He needs to know that as long as he lives under this roof he's gonna follow these rules.''
''Gosh when did you become your parents?'' Regina joked to relieve some tension.
''When he started acting like me'' Emma admitted. ''I don't want him to make the same mistakes I did'' she confessed.
''I understand your concerns but Henry is a smart boy. He can handle himself.'' Regina assured. Emma's face stayed concerened.
''This is not about you isn't it." Regina probed, "You're not afraid of him becoming like you. You're afraid that he'll become like Neal.'' Regina stated more than asked.
''He's far from Neal, but he has those goddamn genes. I mean what will happen if one day he steps through that door saying that he left someone pregnant?''
''Emma you're becoming ridiculous right now. We have given him the talk. And I'm sure Henry doesn't want to become a father anytime soon either. Trust him a little.'' She said soothingly
''I do trust him. It doesn't hurt to be a little overprotected does it?'' She said innocently and Regina chuckled.
''No it doesn't love but Henry is a few years before adulthood. He doesn't need pampering. Either way we have two younger sons. One of which really needs our attention.'' Regina said tears immediately springing up ready to spill down her eyes. Sensing her wife's change of mood Emma held her tighter, ''Hey everything's gonna be okay. It doesn't seem like that now but Ezra is a strong kid. He'll do it on his own pace.''
''And when that it would be Emma?'' she managed through the tears now running free.
''I honestly don't know Regina. But it's not our fault. I know you've been thinking like it is but it's not. It happens. He's not the first kid that hasn't talked yet. He needs our guidance and our support. We can do this Regina.'' She smiled lightly at her wife.
''I know. And I'm sorry. I just want so badly for him to talk.''
''Hey don't apologise. I'm hurting too, but we need to be strong. Okay?'' At that Regina nodded and Emma kissed her lips lovingly.
''I love you babe.'' Emma said.
''And I love you too dear. But enough with all this soppiness. Let's get some sleep because you exhausted me Mrs. Swan.'' Regina's mood lighten and Emma laughed.
''It's not my fault. I mean look at you. Sexiest wife ever.'' Emma kissed Regina's shoulder and spooned her from behind. After exchanging their goodnights and turining the TV off, both women fell easily into a peaceful sleep.