Chapter 10: The 4th of July

                                    

                                          
A/N: I am not American and have never experienced a 4th of July celebration so I'm just going with it for this chapter, cause I think there's quite a bit I can add in. I tried asking my friend (who has American family) but she's away on her Duke of Edinburgh expedition thing so idk, I'm just trying to find things. Sorry if it's terrible :I and Happy 4th of July! ^-^
                          
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I open my eyes and found myself alone in my bed, I guess Robin woke up early.
It's been 5 weeks, and not much has happened.
My scars are healing, there's only the odd few left now. It doesn't hurt, so I just hope just hope they do soon.
But for now, I'm insanely busy.
I rub my eyes and look at the time on my phone, before realising it's 7:30, I'm late for work.
I quickly get ready and run downstairs, where I see a note lying on the table. 
                          
Gina, you looked so tired and I couldn't wake you, so I just left you asleep, I hope you don't mind. I'm going out and don't worry, I'm taking Henry to school with Roland. Love you, see you later.
Robin.
                          
Well, it puts a smile on my face.
So thoughtful...
I decide to text him before I leave.
Hey Robin, I just saw your note. Thanks for taking Henry and for letting me sleep, I appreciate it a lot. Love you. See you later. Xx
But it means I'll have to work extra hard.
                          
An hour after I arrive at work, there's a knock on the door.
"Come in." I say. 
"Hey, Regina." 
"Emma." I reply, surprised to see her here. "What brings you here?" I ask.
"4th July stuff." She tells me. "And I thought you might want a bit of help."
"I'm perfectly fine, Emma. Plus, don't you have stuff to be doing at the station?"
"Nah, it's quiet. I've pretty much done everything that should be done."
After a few minutes of questions and interrogation I realise she has done everything. And I also get tired of asking questions. So, I give in.
"If you're that desperate, Miss Swan," I tease. I haven't called her that in... well to be honest,
"I don't know how long it's been since you last called me that," She says, speaking my thoughts out loud. "Madam Mayor." She says back. We both laugh. After a while, I remember what I was going to say.
"Anyway, you could be finding a destination for the party."
"Ooh, party. Regina Mills having a party, wow."
"I do have a life, Emma."
"Yeah, but do you have a heart?" She laughs. 
"Yes, I do." Then I take my hand and pull it out, looking at it myself for a few brief seconds before putting it back in. "Well, I believe I gave you a task, maybe you should consider doing it. After all, you asked."
"Oh, of course. And what will you be doing?"
"I don't think I have to answer to you," I joke.
"I'm just asking..."
"I know, I know. I need to order a few things for the party last minute and I'm stressing out because half the things are sold out and I can't get stock delivered in time for tomorrow."
"Don't worry, I'll help you sort it out when I get back if you haven't already." Then she walked out, closing the door behind her.
After she leaves, I take out my heart again and look at it. The darkness is... disappearing. I put it back in, and carry on working.
                          
I continued working for about half an hour when Robin enters.
"Hey Regina."
"Robin!" I say, getting out of my chair and walking towards him. I wrap my arms around him. "I missed you this morning."
"I missed you too." He said, putting his arms around me and pulling me in close. "You look pretty stressed." He points out. 
"Yeah? Well I am."
"With what?"
"Ordering stuff... I can't... its all last minute you know? So nothing, and I mean nothing is in stock."
"You need help with anything?"
"Hmm. I have Emma out looking for a place for the party, I still need to find all the things for the party, plan everything-"
"What do you need me to do?"
"I don't need you to do anything, Robin."
"I want something to do,"
I sigh. I don't want to argue.
"Well... maybe you could help me with planning?"
"Of course, milady."
I smile and kiss him.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Time flies by, and at 3:15 exactly, Robin leaves to go and pick up Henry and Roland to take them home.