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Chapter 36 Trust

"Alright, what's going on?" Killian slid his hand around Regina's waist, as they rested in bed. She sighed, and looked at the baby monitor, which wasn't blinking or anything, meaning Molly was not rescuing Regina from this. 

Regina's POV - Well shit, sex didn't distract him completely to not make him suspicious. He stared at him, pressing those scruffy sexy lips together, and his hair was out of place now that we just fooled around. 

"Well," She sighed. "Regina, I know you a bit, even after roughly 18 months here, and you seem like you're hiding something, you're making that same face you did when you were finding out you were pregnant," He said. 

Regina shifted, and looked at him, "And Graham never comes over without calling me first," Killian added. "Well..." she looked away from his eyes. "Regina, this relationship doesn't work, if we don't trust each other," He said. "You're right," She nodded.

She sat up, and he looked at her with a sensitive yet concerned look. "It's a work thing, the competitors did something really shady," Regina said. "What? And no one tells me?" Killian asked. "Graham thought we could just resolve it ourselves," Regina said. 

"Well what happened?" He asked. "I guess they got a hold of two articles and were set to publish, and you already had taken ours for the next issue. I threw your keys out the balcony to Graham, he went into your office, Tiana and Ruby rewrote the articles, and switched them out, and then he brought the keys back," she rambled explaining.

"I see," he nodded. "Are you angry?" She couldn't read him, and he just pressed his lips together looking at her. "Well, I'm a bit upset you didn't tell me, Graham I'll deal with," he shrugged. "So you're not?" She asked. "Not really, I mean you kind of were saving the day, but I do like to be included in EVERYTHING that goes on in my company," he said.

"I'm sorry," She said sincerely, "I didn't want to go behind your back, but I also knew you were already stressed with the Sam guy bothering you last week, and then Molly starting to come ..." she rambled on. 

"Hey, hey, I'm not angry Regina, not at you, not really even at Graham believe it or not. You all acted like little Pirates," he chuckled. "How did Tiana and Ruby even have the time to rewrite the articles with their current ones?" He asked. "They did it all night," Regina said. 

"Hmmm," he tipped his head. 

Killian's POV -- I couldn't deny I was actually a bit proud how sneaky she was, and I was also impressed how the others were able to get additional articles done in the same week over 24 hours. I, however, wanted to always know what was happening in my company at all times. 

"We're getting married, and we're parents together, and we work together, I want full trust between us," he said. "I'm sorry," Regina shook her head, "Shh, I told you, I'm not upset, I'm kinda impressed actually," he winked. "Yeah?" She asked. "Yeah, you got a little pirate in you," He winked. Regina curled her lips upward cutely, and blushed at him. 

He gently kissed her and the issue was resolved. 

As the months went by, the magazine was plugging along, and Regina and Killian's wedding was around the corner. 

Regina was at her final dress fitting. Zelena held a very smiley, now 7 month old Molly as Regina came through the ivory curtains in her dress. Tiana, Ruby, Mary Margaret and Zelena all beamed brightly as she stood up on the platform. 

"Oh Regina, you look beautiful," Mary Margaret said. Regina sighed and beamed at herself and the women, "Oh, I can't believe it's happening," she sighed, and beamed at herself. 

Regina's POV -- Wow, I'm getting married. It's true what they say, wearing a wedding dress just makes you feel like a princess, and so happy. Molly squealed cutely at me as my sister kissed my cheek. "Killian is not going to be able to keep his hands off you," she winked at me. 

"I think it's a bit late for that," Tiana nodded towards the baby. "Well, we won't tell her that part," Regina said. "She's going to know, seeing herself in pictures someday, knowing she was at your wedding," Zelena said. "Can't we just fib and tell her we did the wedding reception after?" Regina worried. "Oh Regina, she's not going to care about the order you and Killian did things," Ruby said. 

Years Later ..... 

"Come on Regina, we're going to be late," Killian called, smiling away as he helped Molly get her jacket on. 

Molly, now 3 years old, bright blue eyes, a tanned skin tone, and dark wavy hair, smiled cutely as her father got her bundled up to go out. Killian stood up, zipping his own coat, and Regina came out to them. 

"I just wanted to bring her letters, since Ashley is going to do nursery things with them now," Regina smiled. Ashley and Elliot's children were now in school full time, so it was just Molly and Jacob, David and Mary Margaret's son in the office daycare. 

"Punzel," Molly said softly to her father, tugging his leg, "Oh Rapunzel?" Killian reached over to the couch, and got Molly's little stuffed Rapunzel, and tucked it under his arm. "Ok, got her, let's go," Killian said. 

They headed out, Regina carrying Molly on her hip, as they went to the coffee shop. "Donut," Molly said softly, "Say please," Killian winked. "Pease," Molly smiled at him. "Ok, little apple cider donut please," Killian ordered. 

"Killian, hey," Graham cutely touched Molly's cheek, "Problem, Sam," he said. "Shit," Killian said. Regina glared at him, "Uhh, sorry, I'll get up there," Killian quickly left. "Daddy!!" Molly cried for him, suddenly leaving.

"Hey, sweet girl," Graham helped Regina, and took Molly, who whimpered for her father now. "What the hell does Sam want now?" Regina asked. "Well, the magazine list of course, you know top magazines of the year, he's worried about his placement," Graham said. 

"Daddy!" Molly cried, "Oh it's okay sweetie, here," Regina handed her her donut. "Oh that's look yummy, can I have a bite?" Graham grinned. Molly nodded at him, and he took a bite. 

Getting off the elevator, Molly spotted Killian, but he was on the phone, looking a bit stressed. Regina headed to his office and Graham headed down the hall towards the daycare room. "Daddy!!" Molly cried reaching for Killian. 

Killian tucked the phone on his shoulder and Regina entered his office. Killian rolled his eyes exasperated as he listened over the phone. He leaned on his desk after hanging up. "Well?" Regina asked. "Oy," He sighed. 

"Daddy!" Molly squealed running into the room. He tipped his head, and picked her up, "Hey, sorry Daddy had to rush, ok? You have to go to daycare, Daddy will see you later," he kissed her cheek softly and handed her to Regina. He pat her head cutely, and his phone rang again.

Regina walked down the hall to drop Molly, "She's fast," Graham said. "Yeah," Regina sighed, and undid Molly's coat and things. 

Regina's POV -- I just hoped Killian wouldn't end up too stressed, and Molly didn't understand when he just quickly leaves. He normally has a cute goodbye kiss and hug with her. Molly didn't seem too upset, so at least that was good.