A New Beginning

Chapter 8

Waking up Sunday morning, I can't really believe everything that happened last night. Is Regina setting me up for a hard fall. Because I've been there and done that, and don't really wanna do it again. I need to talk to her about that soon. I feel I can trust her but I've also been through all the shit before. Still laying in bed I hear my phone ping. I sigh and pick it up. Regina has sent me a text. "I'm sorry it's early, but I was wondering if you would like to come over for breakfast? If you are awake that is". Oh, god I really want to, but what if she's thought about everything and is just gonna blow me off. Fuck it. You know what. Ya let's do this. I send back. "I'm awake. When should I come over?"  "Now if that works for you". "Ok. I see you in ten minutes". I quickly get dressed, put my hair in a messy ponytail, grab my stuff and head out. Knocking on the door I'm nervous. I'm not feeling good about this. Regina opens the door and has a big smile for me. "Good morning Emma.  Please come in". I smile and walk in.  "Henry and I usually have breakfast in the kitchen, I hope thats ok with you". "Yeah, sure". I follow her to the kitchen. I see Henry in his high chair. He gives me the biggest smile. And I really just wanna cry. I'd love to go over and and kiss his head and pick him up and tickle him and hear his cute little giggles, but I know this is a gentle let down. I walk over and just gently put my hand on his head and rub it and say "mornin kid". I'm really gonna miss him. "Breakfast is ready". Regina says and puts the food on the little table in the corner. She moves Henry over to the table and we sit down, with Henry in the middle of us again. I'm not really that hungry. Yeah I'm surprised to, I just wanna get this over with. I put a little scrambled eggs and bacon on my plate. I take a few bites, but mostly just move the food around. "Emma is there something wrong?" I sit back and sigh. "Why did you ask me here Regina?"  "I was making breakfast, and I wanted to see you again". "Ok". "Emma. You don't seem like yourself. Did I do something wrong?" I drop my fork down on my plate. "No Regina. It's me. Am I here so you can let me down gently?"  "Emma, what are you talking about?"  I stand up and pace the kitchen. "Come on Regina, I've been here before. You've have time to think about it and now you don't want some damn freak near you or your kid. I'm right aren't I. Just say it so we can get on with things". Tears now start falling from my eyes. Regina gets up and walks over to me. "You are correct Emma, I have had time to think about everything, but I haven't changed my mind about anything. I like you. I want to get to know you better. Please believe in me, believe in us. Because I'd really like there to be an us Emma. I can see you've been through so much. But I'm not those people. I don't want to hurt you". I look away as tears flow from my eyes. She grabs my chin and turns my head to look at her. "Just give me a chance. Give us a chance. Henry adores you, and I don't let many people around my son. So if I let you that must mean something right?"  I shrug and give a hesitant nod. "Good. Now you are catching on. Can you do this Emma. Can you give us a chance?" "I really want to Regina". Then what's stopping you?"  "Just myself I guess". I shrug again. She leans in and gently kisses my lips. "We can go slow if you want to Emma. We like spending time with you. I hope we can continue to do that". I kiss her softly then say. "Ok Regina. I can try this with you. And with Henry". She gently kisses me again and says "Good, now can we finish our breakfast?"  I nod. " good. Let's  go". I sit down and basically shove the food in my mouth. Cause I'm starving now that I've gotten things worked out.