A/N: New Chapter! Grammatical Errors are mine.
Song: Where I Come From by Alan Jackson
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Chapter 4: Las Vegas, Nevada
After arriving in Las Vegas, the brunette woman strode toward the car from the airport and met Ruby and Kathryn, who were waiting for her. She yawned while she got in the black Escalade and finally reached her hotel in MGM Grand Hotel. It's where she would take over on her show for few days. It sold out in 15 minutes flat. The brunette woman was happy with the outcome for her show in Las Vegas. In her mind, she has been waiting to see the blonde beauty again and went excitedly. Until, she checked in her suite room and dropped her bags then went to take a nap. She knew that she had her day off today and went to sleep for few hours.
In MGM Grand Garden Arena, the blonde beauty worked all night to the morning on the stage construction and made sure they're secured to stay still. She checked with her crew and inspected everything from top to bottom. She finished her errands and decided to take a break for lunch and back to work again for a couple hours. She knew that she had a meeting with the producers and Regina after her lunch break. In her mind, she was thinking about food and she felt starved. Emma finally went to Roxy's Diner and ordered a hamburger and screwdriver cocktail. She rubbed her forehead and smelt the food in front of her. The blonde beauty ate in silence until she finished it and paid her lunch meal then strode out to head back toward MGM Grand Arena to meet the producers and Regina there in the audience.
While Regina finished taking her nap, the brunette lady yawned and strode into the bathroom for a shower and getting ready for her meeting at 3 pm with the producers and Emma. She exclaimed when she can't wait to meet her again and hurried to get in her quick shower. After finishing in the shower, she went getting dressed in the skinny jeans and blue blouse with leather boots. She strode out from her suite and brought her purse and phone with her. She was in the rush to get there in the audience to meet them early. In her mind, she couldn't wait to see Emma again and have a nice conversation with her for a while.
She finally sat down on the audience seat and observed on the stage construction Emma finished with her hands with her crew. She was impressed with the work and found the producers walking toward her and greeted them. She waited for the blonde woman to start with their meeting. Until the brunette woman feasted on her caramel eyes on Emma when the blonde woman walked toward them and noticed her tired eyes and sluggish smile. Regina went concerned about the blonde's state of fatigue and decided to talk to her later after their meeting.
The producers went discussing with Emma about the stage constructions and the blonde replied to the concerns and questions due to their satisfaction. Regina was very relieved that Emma answered their questions, and it went past one hour and a half to finish their meeting. The producers dismissed the women to return to their positions for the rehearsals. Emma looked away at her stage crew who were still on their lunch break and strode to them then informed them that she dismissed them and returned in several hours before the show started. They conceded and left the arena to get errands to finish it.
Regina returned to the stage and rehearsed with her band for 3 hours and a half until she discovered Emma sleeping in the control room with Belle and Kathryn. She smiled at the blonde's peaceful sleep and returned to sing few songs. After they hammered their rehearsals, and it went past 4 o'clock. The brunette woman strode into the control room and greeted Belle and Kathryn. She looked away at Emma and shook her shoulder lightly. Emma shot up in panicked attention and heard others laughing then rubbed her eyes and yawned. Regina smiled then went frowned. Emma strode out from the control room and returned to her hotel suite for getting more sleep. Kathryn and Belle looked at each other and to Regina's frowning face. The brunette woman spoke in a concerned tone while she was watching Emma walking.
"What's wrong with Emma?"
"She pulled the all-nighter to work on the stage from last night to this morning at 9 am. I saw her when I arrived there at 9:30 am." Kathryn mused. Regina raised her eyebrows and retorted.
"Wow. She should be exhausted."
"Yes, she was. I arrived at 8 am and saw her working on the top arch of the stage construction. She'd tired long enough. I am sure that she would sleep all night and miss the show." Belle spoke while she was working on the control for the lighting.
"Did she eat?" The brunette singer asked. Other shook their head, and she went frowning and decided to inform Kathryn that she needs a break. Kathryn nodded and returned to work with Belle for the notes. Regina strode out to the hotel and moved to the check in then asked the hotel receptionist about Emma's room number. She got it and went into the elevator then lifted it until she reached the 5th floor. She was surprised that she was staying on the 5th floor as Emma's. She found the room number in few minutes later and knocked on the door.
In few minutes later, the brunette boy heard the knock on the door and walked to check on his mom if she's still sleeping then walked toward the door. He opened the door, and it revealed the brunette woman. He smiled and spoke lightly.
"Hello."
Regina waited until she noticed the brunette boy opened the door. She was shocking when she saw him and had no words out from her mouth. She didn't know that the boy stayed with the blonde mother. Hearing the boy's words, she went out into her zone and cleared her throat to speak clear.
"Is Emma here?"
"Oh, no. She went to sleep. So who are you?"
"I apologize. I'm Regina Mills."
"The infamous Regina the singer. I didn't recognize you at all, and it's nice to meet you. My name is Henry Swan; I'm her son. Would you like to come in?" The brunette woman smiled and nodded. He gestured her to come in and closed the door then guided her to the living room. The brunette boy turned around and continued.
"She's sleeping right now. So would you like to drink? Tea, Coffee or Water?"
"Water please and thank you." He nodded and gestured her to sit down on the couch and left the kitchen. Regina took a look at the blonde's bedroom and found her sleeping on the bed. She smiled until Henry retrieved the water bottle for her and reached her water bottle then drank it. He went to sit on the armchair and looked at his mom who was still snoring then spoke lightly.
"I am sure that you want to know why I'm here."
"If you mind."
"I'm here on my summer break. I'm visiting her."
"Oh."
"I live with my grandparents back in Storybrooke."
"I see. So, how long do you stay?"
"Until we reach my town, and I return once."
"Oh. 21 cities to go."
"Yep. So, why are you here?"
"I'm checking on Emma. She looks like she's tired."
"Yes, Ms. Mills. She just arrived in few minutes ago and went to bed."
"So, if you mind if I ask you a personal question."
Henry nodded and waited. Regina looked at Emma then to the brunette boy and continued.
"How old are you?"
"I'm turning 15 in few weeks."
"Oh. Is there a father in the picture?"
"No."
"Ok."
"My father betrayed us when I was seven years old. He cheated on my mom with a good looking young woman in her 20s. After finding out, my parents went to divorce, and my mom took me in full custody. That's how I live with her since I was seven."
"Why aren't you with her when she moved to Los Angeles?"
"I said no. I went to live with my grandparents for school. I'm almost finished with high school. I will be a senior this fall. That's why I stayed there until I finish my high school education."
"Wise choice." Emma retorted. They looked up at the blonde woman who was standing in the doorway. She strode toward her son and kissed his forehead then sat down on the couch with Regina. The brunette woman looked at her and waited.
"Good afternoon, Regina. I heard your voice while I was sleeping. "
"Good afternoon." Regina smiled. Emma smiled back and turned to her son and retorted.
"What did you do this morning?"
"Woke up. Made breakfast. Exercise for 15 minutes. Shower. Dressed. Went to the movies and ate lunch then back here. I just saw you when I got here."
"Oh. You arrived after I got to bed?"
"Yes, mom. Oh! Grams wanted to call you, and it sounded urgent."
"Ok. Let me get a drink and mind you get my phone back to the balcony? I will be outside."
Henry nodded and went to get his mom's cellphone then strode toward the balcony and went back to the living room. Emma got her drink and walked past Henry and Regina to the balcony and dialed her mom's number. She waited until she conversed outside.
The brunette boy looked at his mom through the balcony glass, heard Regina's voice and turned around then smiled.
"Why not you ask your mom if you want to come with me before the show start? I have one hour left to get ready." He nodded and went to the balcony to inform his blonde mother and got approval from her. He kissed her cheek and left with Regina.
After arriving in the arena with Henry, the brunette singer walked toward her dressing room to meet her blonde assistant. She greeted her and introduced Henry.
"Meet my assistant, Kathryn Nolan. Henry Swan. Emma's son."
"It's pleasure to meet you, Mr. Swan." Kathryn smiled.
"Nice meeting you, Ms. Nolan." Henry mused.
"I get to be ready in few minutes. Henry, can you wait?"
"Sure. I can wait. I can talk to Ms. Nolan while you get ready."
"Thanks. Behave, Kathryn." Regina looked at her and gave an 'I am serious' look. The blonde assistant got it and smiled. The brunette singer came in the dressing room and got changed into the leather outfit. The makeup and hair designer fixed her look. Regina sighed and thought about the outcome when she met the brunette boy in Emma's suite and wondered how he got there. She remembered that the words from him and he were visiting her. But she realized that she got a no for dinner and planned from Emma. She understood that the blonde woman didn't want her son to be abandoned or be alone in the hotel suite. She smiled at the blonde's kindness and motherly comfort. She haven't seen that side of her and couldn't wait to get to know them well. Until, her makeup artist finished the touches and Regina looked at the mirror. It was beautiful.
She finished with her wardrobe and strode out from the dressing room. The brunette found Henry laughing with Kathryn and smiled. Until she heard her phone ringing and answered it.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Regina. Do you mind that Henry stay with you for a show and dinner? I'm fatigued and have to sleep for few hours. So, can we have dinner together after the show?"
"Sure, no problem. I will tell Kathryn to take him to the show while I am there on the stage."
"Thank you so much. Tell him that I love him. Break a leg."
"Thank you. Get a good sleep. See you at dinnertime."
"I will. See you." They ended up the call, and the brunette singer walked to them. Regina smiled, turned around to Henry and spoke.
"I just got a call from your mom. She said that you can stay with Kathryn while I am there on stage. She wants to have dinner with you and I. Is that alright with you?"
"Sure no problem. Ms. Nolan is cool. So, are you ready?"
"Yes, dear. I am prepared to blast the show. Enjoy the free show."
"Ha. My mom is a stage manager, so I always get a free show."
"True. Behave and your mom said she loved you."
"I will. Thanks."
"Have fun with Kathryn. Make sure that she behaves well."
Henry laughed, waved his hand and dragged Kathryn out of her way. Regina shook her head and walked to the backstage crew who was waiting for her. She got her essentials and vocalized for a few exercises then looked at her band who were in their positions on the stage. She smiled. The brunette singer heard the fans in the audience screaming and chanted her name.
Until, she entered the stage, and the audience went wild. She sang few songs for one hour until she noticed Henry in the front row and chatted with Ruby and Kathryn. She lit up while she was talking about her life and a song she reminded her of her childhood life. The audience laughed with her when she told a story about her childhood with horses. Regina cackled and nodded at her drummer then looked around at the audience. She bobbed with a beat of rhythms until she noticed Emma appearing with Henry. It lit her face up into a beautiful smile.
Regina knew that it was a final song to close her show. The hour already passed quickly as she sang the first verse. It went reminding her back in her home, and it was soft at this time.
Well I was rollin' wheels and shiftin' gears
'Round that Jersey turnpike
When Barney stopped me with his gun
Ten minutes after midnight
Said sir you broke the limit in this rusty ol' truck
I don't know about that accent son
Just where did you come from
The brunette singer clapped in rhythms and beckoned the violinist to play a solo piece in her spot on the center of the stage. Emma giggled and looked at her son who was singing along. The second verse came out in Regina's mouth as the blonde beauty looked at her for a while. Kathryn raised her eyebrow while she was watching the scene between her best friend and the stage manager then wondered how hell did they get to be friends or something more so quickly.
I said where I come from it's cornbread and chicken
Where I come from a lotta front porch sitin'
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
And workin' hard to get to Heaven, where I come from
The violinist finished the piece and went back to the usual spot. The drummer hit on the cymbals. Regina danced in small steps until she reached on the stage right and looked at the fans with her flashing grin. She heard her third verse coming out as the guitarist went rocking on the stage. Emma bobbed her head along as the song came out. The brunette woman sang it out.
Well I was south of Detroit city
I pulled in this country kitchen
To try their brand of barbecue
The sign said finger lickin'
Well I paid the tab and the lady asked me
How'd you like my biscuit
I'll be honest with you ma'am
It ain't like mama fixed it
Regina bumped her right hip out, and the fans went screaming. She laughed and walked back to the center stage until turning around at her pianist and indicated at him with her smile. He nodded with a broad smile and dancing his fingers smoothly on the keys. The fourth verse came out.
'Cause where I come from it's cornbread and chicken
Where I come from a lotta front porch pickin'
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
And workin' hard to get to Heaven, where I come from
Emma sang along with Henry after the fourth verse came out. Regina turned around to see the blonde woman dancing with Henry, who twisted her in a beautiful circle. The blonde beauty winked at her and sang out loud with the fans. The fifth verse came up in her lines to sing it out.
I was chasin' sun on 101
Somewhere around Ventura
I lost a universal joint and I had to use my finger
This tall lady stopped and asked
If I had plans for dinner
Said no thanks ma'am, back home
We like the girls that sing soprano
Kathryn and Ruby danced and sang the song. Regina was pleased that she chose the song and sang out in her sixth verse. Emma and Henry still danced and laughed.
'Cause where I come from it's cornbread and chicken
Where I come from a lotta front porch sitin'
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
And workin' hard to get to Heaven, where I come from
The brunette singer bobbed her head while she danced little steps and looked at the blonde beauty then winked her back. Emma was blushing a little and Henry laughed. Regina clapped in the rhythms and sang in the seventh verse.
Well I was headed home on 65
Somewhere around Kentucky
The CB rang for a bobtail rig
That's rollin' on like thunder
Well I answered him and he asked me
Aren't you from out in Tulsa?
No, but you might'a seen me there
I just dropped a load of salsa
The eighth verse came out while the bass guitarist played with the acoustic guitarist on the center stage with Regina in the middle. The audience went wild.
Where I come from it's cornbread and chicken
Where I come from a lotta front porch pickin'
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
And workin' hard to get to Heaven, where I come from
Regina flicked her wrists as she sang in the ninth verse with the acoustic guitarist. The audience clapped aloud. The pianist twiddled on the keys. Kathryn gave a thumbs up to her and looked at Emma, who was singing along with her son. She was surprised that she heard the blonde's voice that was beautiful.
Where I come from yeah it's cornbread and chicken
Where I come from a lotta back porch pickin'
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
And workin' hard to get to Heaven, where I come from
Where I come from
Regina looked at her acoustic guitarist and sang in her tenth verse until she looked away at the audience and indicated to herself.
Yeah, where I come from a lotta front porch sitin'
Starin' up at Heaven where I come from
Where I come from tryin' to make a livin'
The brunette singer clapped in rhythm while the guitarists went back to their spot. The drummer beat on the cymbals once again and the violinist played the piece on solo. Until, Regina posed with her free hand on her hip and raised her eyebrows to her hairline then sang out in her last verse with the bang from drums.
Oh, where I come from
Where I come from
The music ended. The audience included Kathryn, Ruby, Henry and Emma applauded and shouted. Regina smiled wide as she bowed out until she spoke in her beautiful voice that caught the blonde woman in her shivers.
"Thank you for singing along with us. This song is not mine. It is Where I come from by Alan Jackson! Good Night Las Vegas! We love you all!" She waved to the audience and walked back to the stage right to get in the backstage. Emma and Henry went back to the backstage to meet the brunette singer. Regina caught them and smiled widely. Henry went toward her and continued.
"It's amazing! I loved it."
"Thank you dear."
"Are you planning to change the outfits before we leave for dinner?" Emma retorted. Regina nodded and gestured them to her dressing room. The Swans waited outside while Regina got to change in her dressing room. Until, the brunette singer came out from her dressing room and found Kathryn, who was running to her. She raised her eyebrow and waited.
"It went great! And, you have your mother on the phone." The blonde assistant said. Emma and Henry looked away at Regina. The brunette singer rolled her eyes and extended her hand to snatch a phone away from Kathryn and answered it.
"Hello, mother. May I presume?"
"Hello dear. I wanted to let you know that we're coming to Nashville, Tennessee to see you. I wonder if you can join us for late lunch. We'd love to catch up with everything you do. Will you?"
"I don't know if I can. I will inform you later when I am available. I have to go. Bye, mother."
"Wait Regina!" The brunette singer hung up on the call and handed it back to Kathryn then spoke lightly.
"If my mother call me again then don't answer it. Until, I will do it myself. Is it clear?"
"Yes, Regina."
"Thank you. I have to go back with Emma and Henry for dinner. Good night. See you in Dallas, TX." Regina dragged Emma and Henry away from them and walked together. Emma indicated to Roxy's Diner for their dinner. Regina scoffed at the title of the diner and entered the diner. Henry found an empty booth in the corner in the back. They finally sat down. Emma sat next to Henry and Regina sat on another side.
They ordered their dinner meal, chatted about the show Regina finished and The Swans' life in Storybrooke. Regina smiled widely and laughed with them about the funny stories when Henry was younger. They enjoyed their meal and a long conversation until they got tired and they decided to end their night on their way to the hotel. They walked into the elevator together, and they reached their floor. Henry went to the hotel suite on his own. Regina and Emma moved toward the brunette singer's suite. Finally, they arrived and stood awkwardly.
"So, I had a good time." Emma retorted.
"Me too. Your son is a handsome young man." Regina said.
"Thank you. I practically raised him in my whole life." The blonde woman smiled sadly and looked away. The brunette singer understood her experiences and decided to end it with her date out.
"Will you go out with me on a date?" The brunette singer asked. Emma blushed slightly. Regina laughed at the blonde woman's face and raised her eyebrow. The blonde beauty merely giggled and nodded.
"Yes, I'd love to go out with you. But will it be in Dallas?"
"No. We will have to go away from the concert schedule. Don't worry. I will plan out for our date." Regina smiled.
"Ok. You already have my number."
"I will text you the detail."
"Good night, Regina."
"Good night, Emma," Regina emphasized her voice into a purred voice. Emma caught it but decided to put it away. They smiled wide until Emma kissed her cheek and winked then strode away to her suite. The brunette singer looked at her while she was standing by her door then smiled widely and got in her suite after she saw Emma going in her suite. She thought that it was the best night she had. She was looking forward to her date with Emma. She moved to shower then got her nightwear and packed everything in the bag then went to sleep until 8 am for 10 am flight on her next stop.
Next Stop: Dallas, Texas.
A/N: Ooooh! A Date with Regina!?
See you in Dallas, Texas!
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