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Emma was outside the cinema along with Colin and Henry waiting for Jane. Henry was playing on his phone when Colin, for the umpteenth time, tried to persuade Emma to buy him popcorn.
''Moooom'' he whined, giving her his best puppy dog eyes.
''Colin,'' she sighed trying to keep her temper in check ''Your mother will kill me. What did we say about healthy eating and stuff.'' She didn't like the idea herself but she was willing to try.
''I've never agreed to this!'' He exclaimed angrily.
''Well neither have I but your mother is right. So no popcorn for either of you.'' She said as she checked her phone one more time.
Earlier that morning Emma had texted the blonde telling her where and when they should meet. Jane had never replied to that message but Emma assumed that the blonde was still in for today. However with each passing minute she was starting to have some doubts.
''Is she still coming?'' Henry asked while checking the time on his phone ''The movie starts in ten minutes.''
''I know! Go inside if you want and I'll come later.'' Emma offered and the boys agreed. Εmma picked her phone and started dialing the blonde's number when a tap on her shoulder stopped her from doing so. Emma turned her head and she was met with a flushed-from running-blonde.
''Hey, sorry I'm late, my alarm never went off.'' Jane apologised breathlessly. She was wearing dark blue jeans along with a flannel shirt, a black leather jacket and black boots. Her hair was in a messy bun and she was also wearing sunglasses.
''It's okay. The boys are already inside. Do you want to watch the movie or go somewhere to talk? It's an animated one if you're interested.'' Emma said. Emma wasn't sure she could sit in silence, with the tension, for an hour and forty minutes but if the other woman wanted she was willing to accompany her.
''I'd prefer it if we talked. We really need to do that.'' Jane stated.
''You're right.'' Emma sighed. ''Let me get the tickets for the boys and then we can go, okay?''
''Yeah, sure, I'll wait here.''
Ten minutes later, Emma was back outside. She stopped in front of the other blonde, who was currently talking on her phone, her hands in her jeans' pockets. Upon ending the call, Emma decided to ignore it and speak.
''There's a coffee shop around the corner. It's cozy and quite peaceful. We can go there if you'd like?'' Emma offered.
''Yeah I'd like that.'' The other blonde said smiling as they started walking towards the small cafe.
Once inside the cafe, Emma led them to a table at the back of the shop and away from prying eyes and ears. Leaving her phone and sunglasses on the top of the table, Jane removed her jacket and sat on her chair. When she was comfortable, she looked at Emma who was looking back intently.
''What?'' She asked, suddenly self-conscious.
''Nothing.'' Emma smiled nervously and looked away quickly. After a long, awkward silence, interrupted only by a waitress taking their order, both women decided to speak at the same time.
''So-.''
''Look-.'' Emma chuckled and motioned the other woman to speak first.
''I'm sorry for yesterday.'' Jane apologised. ''I just wasn't into going to the thing at all but my uncle persuaded me and then I saw you with your wife being all domesticated and happy and I was...I don't know exactly,there were so many emotions. Before meeting your wife I was just plain jealous of her, for having you. But then we talked and I saw how much of a good person she is to you and I felt bad for doing that to her. And then I felt like a horrible person for all that mess and I couldn't deal with it. Not when you were staring at me with those green eyes of yours.'' Jane was rambling and Emma put her hand on Jane's to stop her.
''Hey it's okay. I know this is all fucked up. I know what I'm doing to her is wrong but I don't…" Emma sighed, words failing her. She inhaled deeply and tried again. "Every time she looks at me I wanna tell her but I know that will hurt her. And I don't want to hurt her. I just want to understand what this is, with you and me and what that means, for me and her.''
''God, I wish I had never said yes to Gold.'' Jane sighed, hiding her face in her hands. ''Life was so much easier before.''
''Easier how?'' Emma asked confused.
''It didn't have you, Emma.'' Jane replied honestly and Emma was taken aback. Before she could get offended though Jane elaborated ''After breaking up with my boyfriend, I felt relieved. I still loved him but it wasn't right, we were constantly fighting and when it ended I felt free from all that relationship drama. And then I came here for a fresh start and I fell in love with a married woman of all people. So much for leaving the drama behind.'' Jane laughed a humorless laugh but Emma's face was still shocked.
''What? You fell in love… with me?'' She whispered not fully understanding how things had escalated so quickly.
''Do you really have to stop at that part?'' Jane inquired and Emma shrugged. ''You know what? Yes, I fell in love with you. You are infuriating and stubborn and you can be quite the dick when you want to and honestly I would never fall for that type of person. And then you tell something that makes me laugh, or look at me and smile and I feel like there's nothing else in the world but me and you and I can't help it.'' By these point tears had started running free from the other's woman face who wasn't even bothered wiping them away.
''It's then Swan genes.'' Emma mumbled, trying to lighten the mood and she succeed it as the other woman started laughing.
''Women beware of the Swans.'' She joked and finally took a napkin to wipe her tears away.
The waitress came back with their orders; a green tea for Emma and an Americano for Jane, and left as quickly as she came. Once again, the awkward silence filled the room until Jane this time decided to break it.
''So, that night, when you came to my house. Did you plan on it? Is that why you came?''
''Having sex with you?'' Emma asked back at which Jane nodded.
''No, of course not. I was just coming to talk. I couldn't sleep and my head was spinning with thoughts and I wanted to, I don't know, clear the air with you. To even prevent something from happening before it escalated. I don't know what it came over me to be honest. Well, besides the obvious.'' At Jane's confused face Emma explained.
''You are beautiful. Not only on the outside but on the inside too. Any guy or girl would be lucky to have you.'' Emma replied honestly.
''And on that note...'' Emma continued ''I didn't know you liked girls.''
''It's not something I advertise'' Jane admitted. ''And you never asked. Had you asked I would have answered you.''
''Well you said something about boyfriend and a long-term relationship and I thought you were straight.'' Emma shrugged.
''Says the woman who had a boyfriend, got pregnant by him and then got married to a woman.'' Jane deadpanned and Emma chuckled.
''Point taken. Was it... uhm… with me... was it your first time?'' Emma asked nervously and Jane laughed.
''Relax Miss Swan you didn't take my lesbian virginity.'' Jane joked. ''Actually I had a girlfriend in high school. She was my very first. We were together for two years. We had planned on living together once we went to college but she decided at the last minute that she wanted to join the army. Last time I heard about her, she was married with two kids.''
''I see.'' Emma said .At the same time her phone beeped indicating a new message
''I'm making lasagna so don't let Colin eat any popcorn. Ashley and her daughter will join us for dinner. Don't be late. I love you.''
Emma smiled before putting her phone on the table again.
''Regina just text about dinner plans and not letting Colin eat popcorn'' She said as she rolled her eyes which earned a laugh from the other blonde.
''She's amazing'' Jane commented.
''I know." Emma stated, her eyes full of emotion. "That's why I don't deserve her. And it's true because she's perfect and I'm, well, I'm me.''
''She loves you Emma.'' Jane patted Emma's hand for reassurance.
''Anyway I think we should get going.'' Jane said as she checked her watch. ''The movie is bound to finish soon and your boys will be worried if they don't see you there.''
''Yeah, you're right. Let me pay and we'll get out of here.''
''Emma.'' Jane warned but Emma silenced her with her hand.
''I invited you so I pay.'' At which Jane relented and went outside to wait for the blonde.
It was a little after 5 when Emma and the boys returned home. After the movie had finished Jane offered to buy the kids ice cream but Emma politely declined saying that Regina would kill her. Then Emma drove Jane back to her house. So after the short stop at Jane's house, the Swan's arrived home both exhausted and hungry.
Once inside the house and after discarding their coats and shoes Colin and Henry ran towards the kitchen, the heavenly smell of baking calling them, leaving Emma to make her way to the living room where she was met with Ashley, and Ezra sitting on her lap and laughing along with her. Shaking her head to make sure that she wasn't hallucinating she cleared her throat and spoke.
''Hey Ashley!''
'' Mrs. Swan! It's so nice to see you again.'' The blonde happily exclaimed. ''How was your day with the boys?''
''Uhm we had fun.'' Emma replied still getting used to the image of her son interacting with a stranger.
''I'm gonna let you two have fun. I'll be back in a minute.'' Emma announced before practically running to the kitchen.
When she entered the kitchen she saw her wife making apple turnovers along with a young blonde girl, around Ezra's age.
''Hey love!'' Regina exclaimed upon seeing her wife. She wiped her hands on an apron before approaching her wife, pecking her lips.
''I want you to meet my new friend.'' Regina continued. ''Emma, meet Alexandra, my new sous chef!''
''Hi! I'm Alexandra.'' The girl announced before running towards Emma and hugging her knees.
''Oh hey!'' Emma said as she patted the younger's girl head. ''It's nice to meet you Alexandra. I'm Emma.'' Emma gave her hand to Alexandra to greet whose hands was full with dough and flour.
''Did you have fun?'' Regina asked as she returned to the task at hand.
''Yeah we did. Was that really Ezra who was sitting on Ashley's lap?'' Emma asked dumbly.
''As much as I remember Ezra doesn't have a twin.'' Regina teased and Emma rolled her eyes.
''Don't tell me that you weren't at least surprised seeing him like that!''
''Surprised doesn't describe how I felt. Shocked is more appropriate.'' Regina admitted, "Ashley is amazing."
''I can imagine! So I take it he liked her?'' Emma said grabbing a baked turnover before Regina chided her earning a pout for Emma.
''He loved her! Ever since she came here he didn't left her by his side. Suffice to say that I've hired her.''
''And you did great.'' Emma commented as she approached Regina from behind hugging her and kissing her neck. Regina turned so as to face Emma, her hands resting on her wife's shoulders.
''You can't imagine how glad I am seeing him like that.'' Regina whispered her face glowing from happiness.
''I can see it in your face babe. I'm so glad he likes her.'' Emma smiled back and kissed her wife once again.
''So… What's with the sous chef?'' Emma asked when they ended their kiss. Regina laughed but explained.
''It was the only way to keep her occupied. We tried playing with her dolls but that didn't go very well, did it Alexandra?'' Regina laughed, confirming with her sous chef.
Alexandra's bright, innocent eyes looked up at Emma as she shook her head enthusiastically, "Definitely not!"
''How come?'' Emma asked looking towards Regina, confused.
''Let's just say Captain America and Iron Man are the only dolls I can play with.'' Regina joked and Emma laughed.
''Anyway, you should start setting the table before your sons eat all the turnovers!'' Regina ordered, slapping Emma's ass.
The dinner had run smoothly. Ezra had fallen even more in love with his new nanny and didn't leave her side. Thankfully when it was time for Ashley and her daughter to leave he was already asleep and didn't cause any trouble. Regina loved how her son interacted with Ashley and her heart started filling with hope. When Ashley and Alexandra left and all the boys where tucked up in their beds, Regina and Emma followed suit after washing the dishes and picking up after the boys' mess.
Upon entering their bedroom Regina headed to the bathroom for her nightly routine while Emma changed into her pajamas and plopped on the bed. Ten minutes later, Regina emerged from the bathroom, dressed in a nightgown, her glasses already on her face, warming her body cream in her hands. She sat on the bed as she started applying cream on her legs.
''Emma are you asleep?'' Regina asked after a few minutes of silence.
''I'm trying,'' Emma mumbled, ''What is it?''
''I want another child.'' Regina blurted out, closing her eyes as she waited for Emma's reaction.
''I think I heard something wrong,'' Emma responded.
''If you heard something about another child, then no you heard correctly.'' Regina replied calmly.
''How come?'' Emma asked, equally calmly.
''Today, when Ashley was with Bubbah, she asked me to watch her daughter, and it was so different from playing with the boys. You know how much I love them but I think I would like having a daughter, one that looks just like you, playing with her, braiding her hair and just generally doing girly stuff.'' Regina explained.
''Regina I told you, after Henry I'm not into giving birth to another child.''
''I know and honestly I'm not in for another birth either. But we could adopt. I mean, you always said how you wanted to adopt, to help one of these kids to find a home.''
''Yes Regina I did want that but that was when we only had Henry, when you thought that you couldn't have any children. And later when you wanted a second one, we talked about it again but you wanted to carry again. But now after three kids...I don't know love. We need to consider our jobs and the financial factor and-''
''Come on Emma that's lame excuses and you know it. I don't mind working from home. Also I'm not even going to mention our finances. Our wages are more than enough, even with three kids. I don't think that any of them are real issues.'' Regina countered.
''I believe we're fine as we are. You,me and the boys. Bubbah is still a toddler, you still get to pamper him and look after him. And I know today with Ashley was a huge step forward but we're still only just learning what he needs; and mostly it's our time and attention. We can't take that from him by having another child." Emma offered and Regina sighed.
''Will you at least consider it?'' Regina implored and it was Emma's time to sigh.
''No Regina, I'm settled on this. I don't want another child. That's the end of discussion for me." Emma hissed and turn her back to Regina.
''You know what? You're right. Why do I want another one when I'm already raising four?!'' Regina snapped and got up from the bed.
''If you're getting up to go to sleep in the guest room you're being ridiculous.''
''I was going to get the remote for chrissake Emma!''
''Hey you do not get to yell at me for saying no. You're the one acting like a child Gina!'' She took a deep breath. ''Look I don't want to fight, but my answer is no and I don't think it's going to change. If you want to be mad at me for that then fine!''
''God, stop being so stubborn. I only asked you to consider.'' Regina growled and Emma tossed the covers away getting up from the bed.
''I'm going to the guest room.'' Emma stated as she moved towards the door, taking her pillow with her.
''Goodnight Regina.'' she said as closed the door behind her.
''Idiot.'' Regina said before lying on the bed.
The next morning Regina woke up early and before getting out of bed, she text Kathryn to inform her that she'd stop by the clinic for a few minutes. Kathryn texted back with an angry message whining about how Regina's message woke her up. Great start, she thought to herself. She got up from the bed and went to the bathroom for her morning ritual. After twenty minutes she was ready to start the day. Before going to the kitchen to make breakfast she stopped at the guest room. She opened the door quietly before slipping inside the room to find Emma sprawled all over the bed, snoring lightly.
''Emma.'' Regina whispered as she tapped lightly her wife on her bare shoulder .She tried once again and this time Emma wrinkled her nose and one eye opened.
''Hi.'' Emma greeted her wife.
''Hi to you too love. I'm going to the clinic for a while. When you get back from work, I want us to talk.'' Regina said seriously
''Yeah, okay. Have a nice day babe.'' Emma said before going back to sleep.
''You too love.''
Αn hour later Regina was at the clinic sipping a cup of coffee, as she flicked through her stacking paperwork, waiting for Kathryn to arrive. She didn't have to wait long as after a little paperwork moved into the 'done' pile, Kathryn barged into her office, a cup of tea already in her hand.
''Good morning shortie.'' Kathryn exclaimed as she closed the door behind her.
''So I asked Emma for another baby.'' Regina blurted out not bothering with pleasantries.
''What?'' Kathryn squeaked.
''I asked Emma for another baby. She said no, so we fought.'' Regina explained, biting her lip as she waited for a response.
''How did that come up?'' Kathryn asked confused, taking a seat opposite from Regina, all annoyance from her early wake up message evaporating.
''Long story short, I babysat a lovely, little girl yesterday and I realised I want one too. A baby girl. I told Emma but she didn't like the idea.''
''Regina honey, are you sure you want another one? You already have three.'' Kathryn tried to reason with her.
''But they are all boys Kat.''
''That's not a good enough reason for having another child Regina.'' Kathryn countered.
''I know. It's just that they are growing up so fast Kat. Before I know it Henry will be getting married and Bubbah will be off to college.'' Regina sighed and Kathryn laughed.
''So live it while it lasts baby. I know they're going to grow up and not need you as much and probably be mad at you all the time but for now the two youngest are still at the ''my mom is the best'' phase, so live it while you have it and don't try to replace it.''
''You know, I hate when you're right.'' Regina growled, earning another laugh from the blonde.
''You love me. Anyway enough with that. Let's get to work lady, we have a clinic to run.'' Kathryn exclaimed as both doctors stood up to greet their coming patients.