Regina was standing in front of her vanity mirror applying some last touches of her favorite red lipstick to her lips. The day of Ruby and Belle's wedding had arrived and Regina couldn't be any happier. She couldn't believe that this day had arrived,for two of her dearest friends,even with all the ups and downs they had encountered all these years. From their seperation when they were still two freshmen in college to their reconciliation a few years later which had started with her and Emma's wedding. It was the first time that she had met Belle and couldn't help but see how perfect they were for each other and that was why she and Emma had intervered pushing them together. And now here they were ready to celebrate their holy union,among friends and family. Regina couldn't help but remember her and Emma's wedding. Despite the many impediments that had occurred that day,with the biggest being the rainy weather they had finally managed to get married. She smiled unconsciously as her thoughts drift back to her first dance with Emma,their first kiss as a married couple,their first night and their first day as a family. She,Emma and Henry. How quickly had time passed?Shaking her head to prevent from more thoughts to enter her mind she gave a quick look on the mirror. Deeming herself presentable,she grabbed her purse from the bed and went downstairs.

As she entered the living room, she was met with the three brunets of her life all being dressed in stylish tuxedos. They had even agreed to wear bowties something that gave Regina a great pleasure,seeing them dressed like that,with their hair slicked back and their jackets discared as they didn't want to get them dirty. They were her messy boys after all. Henry and Colin had a last minute battle on the PS4 the one that Emma had bought them last week,while Ezra was playing with the blonde date of Regina's,Mal. She was too dressed in a light grey tuxedo,with a black tie and a grey fedora,which now was on Ezra's head. Averting her eyes from the younger Swan,Mal eyes roamed Regina's body before stopping at her eyes giving,a quick wink at the brunette and earning a blush in return.

''You look wonderful'' Mal commented as her eyes gave another once over at Regina's outfit. She was wearing a purple,short sleeved dress that was stopping mid-thigh,along with her signarute killer black pumps. Her hair was coiffured in an elegant bun and her arms were void of any accessory expect,of course,for her wedding band.

"Yeah mom,you look stunning" Henry added,once he looked at his mother.

''Thank you dear'' Regina replied sweetly. She knew that now that Henry is a teenager,complimenting her is rare,so she would cherish these few times that he'd do it.

''And you boys look so smart. I wish I could dress you like that every day.'' Regina whined earning an eye roll from Henry and a chuckle from Mal.

''Colin seems not to mind the idea though.'' Mal pointed out.

''Yeah,little prince over there burst into tears when they abolished the mandatory uniform from their school. I had a hard time convincing him that in this way he could wear whatever he wanted.''

''I see'' Mal said still chuckling before looking at her watch.

''Well I think it's about time we left. Shall we dear?'' Mal asked as she stood up,helping Ezra on his feet too.

''Yes,let me check one more time if everything's okay and then we may go.'' Regina said,turning the TV off and going over the kitchen to check that everything was turned off too before going to the front door and locking it behind her.

''Nervous?'' Emma asked her best friend as she helped her zip her wedding dress.

''What do you think?Oh my god Ems I can't believe I'm getting married!'' Ruby exclaimed,eyes widen as the realization of her impeding wedding finally hit her.

''Hey relax,everything's gonna be okay.'' Emma cooed ''Everything's perfect and in place,the weather is warm,no sign of clouds and Belle is two doors away,wearing her dress and probably freaking out too.'' This last one made Ruby chuckled.

''I just can't believe it's happening you know after everything that happened between us,I though that I had missed my chance when I saw her kissing that baffoon Will.'' Ruby admitted

''Yet you're the one she wants to spend the rest of her life with along with two or three munchkins.'' Emma joked.

''Only three?I'm planning on making a whole basketball team with my kids Em'' Ruby said half serious,half-playful eliciting a laugh from Emma. ''And speaking of munchkins,how are my lovely nephews?'' Ruby asked,changing the topic.

''Aren't we suppose to talk only about you today?'' Emma teased but at Ruby's glare she continued ''I've seen them two days ago when I went to pick Regina up in order to visit Dr. Hopper. They are fine. Henry doesn't talk to me,Colin is his cheerful self and Ezra is making up from the time he lost when he wasn't talking. I'm telling you this kid,after the visit on his therapist,hasn't stopped talking. When he stays over at the weekends,sometimes I hear him talking to his sleep. Most of them are gibberish but I don't mind as long as I can hear his voice.'' Emma said,her eyes filling with tears.

''I can't imagine how you felt when he first called you mama.'' Ruby smiled,sitting next to her best friend.

''Oh god,I was crying for a good half an hour. I made the boy cry too,he thought that something had happened to me. It was the sweetest thing that had happened in a very long time.'' Emma sighed.

''How are things with Regina?Have the visits to Dr. Hopper helped?'' Ruby asked curiously

''Well,every time,we are one step forward and two steps backwards. She seems willing to just let go of her anger but the next moment she starts again blaming me for everything. I don't blame her though. I just wish we weren't stuck in this limbo. She 's hurting and I try to mend things between us but she doesn't let me. She had raised all these walls around her and leaving me only with my bare hands to break them down. And even if I break one down she raises two more in its place.I also called her,asking about me coming here with them,you know as a family,but she blantly refused."

''So is she coming alone too?''

''As far as I know yes. But I don't wanna talk about it right now. Let 's celebrate your last minutes as a single woman!'' Emma said,taking a bottle of champagne and opening it before pouring some of the sparkling liquid inside two glasses.

Regina and Mal along with the three boys arrived at the hall,where Ruby and Belle's wedding would take place in less than an hour. Once they stepped into the big room,Regina easily spotted her mother who was talking with her mother in law. Despite the drama between her and Emma,their parents relationship hadn't changed something that she was grateful for,since a rivarly between the two families would cause more friction to her and Emma's relationship. Αs her mother spotted her,she couldn't help but walk towards them. Cora and Mary Margaret after kissing the boys and commenting on their elegant attire,they let them search for their uncles and granparents leaving the four women alone.

''Regina darling you look lovely'' Her mother said once the boys had walked away,kissing her daugher,on both cheeks.

''Thank you mother. Mary Margaret it's so nice to see you.'' Regina said,kissing the other woman whose face was wrinkled in confusion.

''This is Mal Audley,a good friend of mine. Mal this is my mother Cora and Mary Margaret. And this is Mal.'' Mary Margaret had noticed how Regina chose not to introduce her as her mother in law but she didn't comment on it. With everything that had happened between her daughter and Regina she would still like to think Regina as her daughter and vice versa. Leaving her raging thoughts behind,Mary Margaret extended her arm to greet the other woman.

''How did you two guys met?'' MM asked blantly making Regina's face to whip around so as to look at her.

''My dog,Jack, had a rush on his paw and I visited Regina's clinic. We talked a bit and we realised that we had a lot in common so we became fast friends.'' Mal replied ,oblivious to the other woman's blant tone.

''I see'' MM replied curtly.

''Anyway I really need to see Belle before the ceremony. So, if you'll excuse us,we'll see you later.'' Regina said before practically dragging Mal away from her mother in law.

''Did I say something bad?'' Mal asked confused once they were out of earshot.

''No. MM...she's Emma's mother'' Regina admitted.

''Oh Regina why didn't you say anything? She would think-''

''I don't care what she thinks. It's none of her business who I choose to accompany me in this wedding.'' Regina cut off.

''You are still married to her daughter darling. And her thinking that something's going on between us won't help at all.'' Mal reasoned.

''Why's that?''

''Once you file the divorce Emma might use it against you.'' Mal offered.

''She wouldn't dare. She has only speculations,I,on the other hand have evidence. Don't worry about me and Emma dear. We're big girls we can hadnle it.'' Regina smiled as they both climbed the stairs where Belle's dressing room was.

However,as they were walking towards Belle's room they bumped into Emma who was just exiting Ruby's room.

''Regina?'' Emma asked as she realized to whom she had bumped into.

''Emma'' Regina had hoped this encounter would have happened much later. But of course her luck just made this to happen a few minutes after she arrived. There goes my mood she thought.

''Emma it's so nice to see you'' Mal intervered hoping to aleviate the tension between the former lovers.

''Mal.'' it was the only thing Emma said before shifting her attetntion back to Regina.

''Can we talk for a while?'' Regina could tell that Emma was angry so she tried to refuse.

''I want to see Belle.''

''I'll be quick.'' Emma said before taking Regina's hand and dragging her to a nearby closet that was empty at the time. Regina, before,the door closed behind her,saw Mal ready to interject but Regina reassured her that everything was under control. All in all Emma was not a brute and she would never hurt her. At at that Regina was beyond sure.

''Really Emma?Dragging me into a closet in front of my date?Do you have any idea how this would make you look in front of her?'' Regina hissed

''Honestly Regina I don't give a fuck.'' Emma spat and continued ''What are you doing with her?''

''She agreed to accompany me.'' Regina replied still not meeting Emma's eyes. Honestly,she enjoyed the fact that Emma was jealous and she may or may not have. done this on purpose.

''And couldn't your wife do that?'' Emma pressured

''What's your problem Emma?'' Regina asked impatiently.

''We are still married Regina. What will people think of us?''

''So that's what you're worried about?What will others think of you?'' Regina snarled and was ready to leave but Emma blocked the door with her arm.

''No,that came out wrong.I didn't mean to say that.'' Emma implored

''Yet you did Emma. Let me go.'' Regian demanded pushing Emma aside. However, Emma was faster,closing the door before Regina could exit,trapping her between her and the door.

''Regina.'' Emma sighed making Regina look into her eyes. She hadn't realized how close to her wife was,how close their lips were,only a breath away.

'' Let. Me .Go'' Regina warned but Emma didn't budge.

''Why did you come here with her ?'' Emma asked again,her eyes twirling with emotion.

''Because I wanted to hurt you.'' Regina confessed in a low voice.

''You could have done that even without her. You, Regina Mills can hurt me in every possible way. You, with only one glance can leave me dead. That's how much power you have over me,Regina.'' Emma said,her arms still on each side of Regina's head.

''Good.'' Regina whispered ''That's what I intend to do.'' And against her better judgement she grabbed Emma by her jacket's collar and collide her lips with Emma's. It was nothing sweet about that kiss. It was hungry and sloppy and all teeth but neither women seemed to care. Emma 's hand had started to wander as she brought them to the other's woman dress,rising it and grabbing her ass,while Regina started untying Emma's tie. It was when Emma's hand had reached the other woman's thong and started playing with it that Regina's eyes snapped open,realizing what was happening. Instictively, she raised her knee colliding it with Emma's stomach,successfully stopping the blonde who stepped back to clatch the spot where Regina's knee had landed.

''What the fuck Regina?'' Emma hissed inpain. In response Emma got a slap,before the brunette opened the door,storming off the small closet.

Once outside Regina was met with a very confused Mal who was apparently still waiting for her.

''Is everything okay?'' Mal of course had noticed Regina's bruised lips and slighlty risen dress but she didn't comment on it,saving the woman from embarasment.

''Uh,yes everything is fine. Shall we?'' Regina coughed indicating Belle's door.

''Of course dear.'' Mal said and smirked as she followed Regina. She didn't know much about the couple that was getting married but she knew that Emma and Regina definetly belonged to each other.

Once the ceremony was over,one that had made everyone cried,especially when the two women had exchanged their vows,they moved to the wedding party that took place outside,under a tent, making sure that nothing,not even the weather would stop the celebration. The food was divine and from the speakers it could be heard the music that the DJ was playing.

After eating,the party was in full swing as many of the guests after the first dance of the newly weds joined them on the dance floor. Emma and Regina were literally dancing in circles as Regina was dancing either with her sons or brother and Emma was trying to get her attention so at to talk about what happened a few hours ago. And that's why Regina every time that Emma was too close would casuse a minor destruction,averting Emma's attention,giving herself time to move away from her wife. However Emma didn't give up. With Graham's help,the man despite everything that Emma had done to her younger sister was willing to forgive her and even help her win her wife back-not without the 'if you hurt her I'll kill you' talk-she managed to approach Regina. This time her wife was dancing with Colin. Graham stood behind his nephew grabbing him by his arm and twirling him around to face him.

''What about some dessert buddy?'' Graham asked,pulling him away from his mother and leaving her alone on the dance floor. Not for a while though as Emma was right behind her,tapping her lightly in the shoulder to gain her attention. Spinning around Regina was met with a bowed Emma,asking for a dance. Seeing that she didn't have any other option she sighed taking Emma's hand. Emma tugged her further closer to her body,putting an arm around her waist,while Regina's free hand was rested on Emma's shoulder.

''Hey'' Emma said cheekily earing a small laugh from Regina.

''Hello to you too dear.'' Regina said looking everywhere but Emma's face and soulful eyes.

''Sorry for this'' Regina said after a while,still not meeting Emma's eyes. The blonde was a bit confused but quickly understoond that her wife was refering to her bruised-from the slap-cheek.

''Don't worry it'll be alright.'' Emma reassured and Regina nodded.

''Do you remember our wedding?'' Emma asked out of the blue

''I couldn't forget it even if I wanted to.'' Regina replied.

''Do you want to?'' Emma asked again and at Regina's frown she elaborated ''To forget our wedding.''

''Of course not Emma'' Regina sighed ''Despite everything that's going on lately marrying you is something I'd never regret or forget. It was one of my most favorite moments.'' Regina admitted.

''Mine too. Yoy looked stunning in that wedding dress. Do you know what I was thinking when you were walking down the aisle?''

''What?'' Regina asked curiously yet softly

''What on earth had possesed you to make you agree to marry me.'' Emma grinned making Regina laugh.

''I loved you Emma. I wanted to spend every single day with you,that's why I agreed.''

''What about now?Do you stll love me?Because I do Regina,I do love you,more than anything.''

''I know Emma and that's what make it so sad. Because if you didn'tlove me I would know where to blame everything that had happened. But now?How can I explain you sleeping with another woman Emma?'' Regina said,tears forming in her eyes but not letting fall. She didn't care about the fact that she was on a dancefloor,surrounded by people who were having a good time. She didn't care about anything right now.

''Regina tell me what can I do to fix it. To fix us.'' Emma implored her touch at Regina's waist becoming more tight.

''I don't know Emma'' Regina said honestly. ''They say once a cheater always a cheater. What if we try again and then one day you decide that I'm not enough again?Who will be the one to blame then Emma?''

''Let us try at least. Do you just want to give up without even trying?Do it for the the sake of our family.''

''I don't know''

''Come on babe,it's just a yes or no,please.'' Emma pled,more urgently this time making Regina feel constricted

''I need some air.'' Regina said before leaving Emma alone on the dance floor while running towards the bathroom.

Once inside the bathroom Regina let her tears run freely down her face. She so wanted to let Emma again in her life but she was so afraid of getting hurt,afraid of not being good enough for Emma. She was taking deep breaths, trying to calm herself when the bathroom door opened revealing Ruby who was now dressed in a red coctail dress which was nuancing her long legs.

''Ruby''Regina breathed,trying to wipe her eyes ''What are you doing here?'' It was stupid question but ir all she could think of right now.

''I followed you.'' Ruby admitted and then elaborated ''I saw you dancing with Emma and the next moment you were running away from her. What happened?''

''Ruby as much as I'd want to discuss this with you,it's your wedding day. Go celebrate with your wife and leave me and Emma to worry.''

''Regina'' Ruby sighed

''Ruby please go. I already fucked up my marriage there's no reason to fuck up yours to. So go spend time with your wife and we'll talk later.'' Regina said.

Ruby nodded and was ready to leave before turning back and crushing Regina into a hug.

''Whateve you need,me and Belle will be by your side okay?'' Ruby said before kissing the other's woman forhead and leaving the restroom with a still sobbing Regina inside.