Sorry for the delay in posting this second chapter. My heart was a little broken but I will forever love Outlaw Queen and the fandom is still amazing. Anyway here you all are: First day on set- morning

She hated the first day on a new set. It was like the first day of school, no one knew where to go or what to say. Everybody just shuffled around, trying to appear a little less, and a little more confident than they actually were. You felt sick because of nerves but knew you had to eat something otherwise your stomach would make those weird rumbling noises. She had at least found the cafeteria, which was in reality another warehouse, and had a cup of watery coffee with a distinct taste of styrofoam. Somebody would organise a starbucks trip later, it was one of the necessities of a working days for an actor. A dangerous amount of coffee.

She found a quiet and secluded corner and recalled the conversations she'd had with her son, he was after all the main reason that she was doing this. She wanted him to be proud of her, she wanted to be able to provide for him. At the same time she knew that this job could change his life, his mum would be more recognised. She didn't want him to hear false rumours about her at school.

He had come down that morning and enveloped her in a big hug "Mom I know you're nervous, especially after that everything that happened with Leopold and Dad, but I believe in you. You have gone through so much and here you are putting your own fears and insecurities aside so you can give me my best chance. You haven't failed me, mom, You can never do that, so go and just try and maybe enjoy it a little bit. Please."

Regina couldn't help the tears from falling, Henry always had so much faith in her, he must have the heart of the truest believer. "Thank you Henry, I will try and at least make one friend. I just can't get hurt again."

"That's all I ask mom, and I know you are terrified of opening your heart but not everyone is going to hurt you"

Emma had come then to take Henry to school, Regina had wanted to get to the set early on the first day, they were always a nightmare to navigate. "Hey Reggie" she said offering a warm smile. "Hey Kid" ruffling Henry's hair affectionately. "You all ready for school"

"Yes mom i just need to get my bag" henry replied teasingly, already going to grab his bag. Taking the opportunity Emma turned to Regina "Look both of us would much prefer a couple of shots rather than hope speeches or unicorn stickers. I know you, you are overthinking everything, you are an amazing actress, you just need to believe in yourself. You can do this. You are sexy, intelligent, and talented. Go and make all the others jealous. Oh and don't worry about Henry he is safe with me."

Henry came bounding the down stairs, kissing his mother on the cheek before following Emma down the path.

She watched him go, that sad melancholy feeling in her heart, she would not see him for another two days, not with her schedule

OQOQOQ

Robin liked working he really did, he just didn't like leaving for work. True it was no one's favourite part of the day. It wasn't really work that was putting him off, although the first day was always nerve wracking, it was leaving his son Roland. For the past couple of years he'd involved staying out of the spotlight, enjoying precious moments with his son.

He had made breakfast, of pancakes, which for once weren't burnt for his little lion man, determined to enjoy the few minutes he would have before a 10 hour day. Roland rubbed his sleepy eyes and took his seat and the breakfast bar

"Pancakes for my knight "

"Thank you papa"

Robin smiled as the little boy started to attack his pancakes with the fork. "Your welcome m'boy." After a few silent seconds Roland interrupted his fight with his breakfast.

"Is Killy coming over today," his mouth full. Robin chuckled at the nickname for his best friend. "Yes you're going to Killy's for a sleepover remember whilst papa's at work"

Roland demolished his breakfast, in the way only a young child can, almost inhaling it.

Killian arrived just as Roland was brushing his teeth, giving the two friends time for a chat.

"Must be bloody nerve wracking, going onto a new set, especially after the break you've had."

"Aren't friends supposed to say something encouraging, mate" Robin replied mockingly

"Aye but y'know me, not one to beat around the bush. I never said you weren't going to do well. I know you though you brood and think things. Just go in there and show them what you've got. Plus I hear your co-star is hardly a strain on the eyes"

Robin rolled his eyes, "I don't brood, and whilst yes, Regina may be attractive she has also recently gone through a messy divorce and is known as the Evil Queen. I doubt she will talk to me outside the scenes. There is more to acting you know than who you work with anyway"

"Woah calm down, you know I was half joking right, just trying to lighten the mood. I apologise if you took it as offence, you know me I'm always a gentleman"

"I know,and I'm sorry, it's just i don't want to screw this up. I want this to work,I want Roland to be able to grow up and watch it and be proud of his papa. "

"Roland will always be proud of you, speak of the little devil"

Sure enough Roland had now emerged from the bathroom, "Bye papa, I know you will do really well today, can we watch The Lion King when you are back home"

Robin couldn't help but laugh, he was forever grateful for his son, "Thank you Rollie, and yes I think we can manage that. Be good for Killy won't you"

"Yay and I'm always good papa, it's Killy that is silly"

Both adults jaws dropped "You little snitch, kid, I always behave." Roland simply gave him a big toothy grin, "Bye mate and Good Luck"

"Thank you"

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He arrived on set early, he liked to know where his trailer and the refreshments were because gaps between takes and scenes could vary greatly, especially on the first day, when no one really knew each other. The set was one of many on the complex, but he found his way to the main stages and trailer pretty easily. The cafeteria was slightly more difficult to find,he was happy to finally find it and discover it relatively quiet. He spoke to a few members of crew, asked them about how set up was going along, before grabbing a cup of over stewed coffee.

That's when he saw her, his new co-star, Regina Mills, he debated whether going over was a good idea or not, and although not entirely convinced it was he made his way over to her. He would rather speak to her before they had to do a scene together anyway.

As he neared he realised, she truly was beautiful, her raven hair flowed just below her shoulders. Her eyes were captivating, no he didn't just think that, but she had lived through much in her life and loved despite it, that much he could tell.

"Hello M'lady"

Regina turned to face the man, she presumed from the voice, that had so rudely interrupted her. "Hello, is there any particular reason why you decided to bother me"

"My apologies your majesty I seem to have bothered you, that was not my intention. I merely thought you looked alone and it might be nice if I introduced myself properly before our first scene together, Robin of Locksley ma'am"

"Well at least your manners are improving, I am sat alone because I want to be alone. Regina Mills, pleasure to meet you I suppose. Now if you don't mind I would like to enjoy this awful cup of coffee on my own"

"The pleasure is mine Regina. Oh and I know what it's like to want some of your own space. That is why I also know the difference to wanting to be alone and hiding away from people because you are lonely. We are both actors, we know it's easier when we like our co-stars, so I thought I'd try and be nice, to get to know you, to discount all the rumours about you being an Evil Queen. Turns out they're right you block people out because you don't think anyone can be your friend. Well people won't like you if you are rude to them" He was angry, really angry. He hadn't meant to lose his temper like that, but she hadn't even tried. She had written him off, shut him out without giving him a chance. He was tired of trying to help people, trying to be friends when all he got was shot down.

Regina was stunned. Stunned because Robin Of Locksley had the audacity to shout at her. Stunned at the fact that he knew her so well, after only 30 seconds. "Robin I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so rude. It's just well... I'm not really a people person. Sometimes I just don't know what I am saying."

"No Regina listen I'm sorry, I did not mean to snap like that. I was just taking my own insecurities on you and that was wrong of me. Whilst some of those things may be true, I am sure it is with good reason, I should not have judged you without getting to know you. How about I go and find us some proper coffee and we can maybe try this again."

"Robin, one thing I will tell you is that I never turn down free coffee, no matter what irritating company I will have to endure. "

A/N This chapter feels a bit forced. Yes Robin and Regina have a trailer on set and a house- this is a new series and they are only filming the pilot episode so they haven't relocated their family yet. I apologise if this isn't how it works, I have no knowledge of the TV industry.

Updates will be about 2 weeks at the moment as I am away and work 2 jobs as well as volunteering. I hope you can understand- the next chapter will contain the Starbucks date- thank you very much for support so far