Four's A Crowd

Chapter 6 - Telling Regina

Emma walked into her bedroom, and laid down on the bed. She stared at the ceiling, thinking about how she was going to tell Killian. She decided she needed to get some fresh air. She stood up and went downstairs, looking through Henry's open door as she went.

'At least he's cleaning his room.' She thought.

She walked past the kitchen, and past Killian, who was diligently trying to make spaghetti. She smiled, grateful to have such a wonderful man, and grateful to have a second chance with him. She opened the door, walked outside, and shut it silently behind her. 

As she walked she tried to clear her head, and it worked, because ten minutes later, Robin was opening the door to Regina's house. 

"Emma, what are you doing here? Is Henry supposed to be coming over tonight?" He asked slightly concerned.

"No, I- I just need to talk to Regina..." Emma forcibly choked out.

"Oh, of course, come on in." He said opening the door fully, and gesturing for her to enter. "I believe she's in the study."

"Um, okay. Thanks Robin." Emma responded as she walked towards the closed study doors. 

She knocked on the door, waiting for them to open. Roland opened the door, struggling under its weight. 

"Emma!" He shouted, immediately latching onto her legs.

"Roland!" Regina said sternly, "Your sister is asleep! You have to try and be quiet, okay?"

"Okay Gina, I'm sorry..." He said, whispering.

Emma just shook her head and picked him up and settled him on her hip. 

"Hey Regina, I- I uh, need to talk to you."

"Yeah, okay-"

"Privately." Emma said.

"Roland, honey I need you to go and play in your room, okay?" Regina asked.

Emma put him down and he ran off. Regina put the baby in a cradle by the couch.

"Is everything all right Emma?"

"Yeah... I mean no - it's not, nothing is all right." 

Emma could feel the hot tears burning her eyes. Regina placed her hand on Emma's shoulder.

"Emma? You can trust me."

The two sat in silence for a bit before Emma mumbled something.

"What was that? I didn't quite hear you." Regina said.

"I said I'm ...." Emma mumbled again.

"Miss Swan, I suggest you speak up, before I get angry."

Sensing Regina's anger, and taking in the fact that she called her 'Miss Swan' Emma just blurted it out.

"I said, I'm pregnant."