AN: It's been almost four months since I updated and for that I am sorry. I promise I haven't forgotten this story and as much as I wish all I had to do was write for the rest of my life and not worry about other things well sadly that's not possible. I can say though that this chapter wasn't what I was expecting. I was expecting to write the date and have more of a plot but my mind wondered as I wrote and more comical filler was added than anything, but I also kind of need the comedy right now and for all of us to live in a world where there's not problems of any kind. So fluff and humor is what we get here. And even though many of you great and wonderful people reading this story are content to be patient in my updating I still feel the need to apologize cause it doesn't feel like I'm delivering, but that's just me. So I'll finish this AN up and get to the comments.

Responses to awesome reviewers who leave reviews:

Proudly South African: Always glad to see your reviews friend. I always look forward to reading your thoughts and excitement about each chapter crumb I give you. Thanks for still reading. as for your questions I'm glad you're interested in how Emmett wound up in the system. All I can say is that my mind has a plan of destruction to tear out the hearts of my readers in any way it can. But I tamed it some so it won't be as bad as originally planned. Promise. And again I'm sorry for getting your hopes up about reading the date part. I just haven't been in the lovey dovey mood set to write some gooey fluff that I want to for it.

Sletsappies: Alas many wish for a boyfriend or girlfriend such as he, but alas I'm not sure someone like that actually exists. I apologize for the inconvenience of such things. As for your other observations they make me smile, I love how your intuition is leading you. Always follow it, even if you're not sure you should. But I cannot say more than that, as for everything else I am excited to move on with the story finally. And thank you for being on this long drawn out process with me seeing as how I take forever to update. I love when you and all others give me your thoughts it helps to shape what's to come next. Also there's more adorable fluff. I hope you can handle it.

ysterpenty: I already have the triple date planned out. I was more excited for it too. But we are getting one, well a snippet of one. ;) I'm also enjoying all the curiosity placed on Em's parents. It's fun to wonder where the fuck they are when we know he had them or has them. which one is it? Had or has? Only in time shall it be revealed *Evil maniacal laughter (lightning strikes in background) and coughing from laughing to hard* Seriously though I love how you love this story and it's fluff. This is more fluff since I couldn't get to the date. Even I admit to gushing at how much fluff I have put into this chapter since I have yet to get to the date. I hope you enjoy it as much as the others.

guest SA: I too am excited for the date, if only my brain would cooperate and actually let me get there. Alas it is not to be so just yet. My brain was like we need more fluff before we kill our audience int he future with the shit that will most likely definitely go down hard. So in hind sight I guess my mind is trying to prolong the inevitable from happening, but it will. And I thought that was cute too when Regina tried to slip that question in but our boy just clammed up. All surprises are good ones...kind of. It depends on the person and if they like surprises. Lucky for us Regina likes them so it'll be a good one. Anyway I'd just like to add how much I enjoy reading what you think and that you're a gem for sticking around this long. Hope to see more of your thoughts in coming chapters.

Lodi: Follow that intuition. Hold on to it and never let go, cause that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. And thank you for the compliment I enjoy reading your feedback. It means a lot for you guys to keep coming back for more. I love keeping you in suspense. I just hope it doesn't wear out at all.

"Where's your sister?" the Mills matriarch asked her eldest as she sat beside her on the couch watching some show on the TV. Stuffing her face with popcorn the redhead shrugged not really caring at the moment too engrossed in what was happening on screen.

It had been an interesting evening in the Mills household that was for sure. Curiously enough it had all to do with her youngest daughter, Regina. When she came home mumbling to herself about tickets Cora had no idea what she was talking about. Add that to the fact that Regina was acting very secretive around them all she had to wonder. Has my baby had sex? The thought alone had a swell of pride, but also need to beat whomever it was that she'd given herself to. It was a complicated feeling. But knowing she and Emmett had only been dating for about two weeks if even that. Have they even had a date? She then mused never recalling them even going out to spend time together on an official date. That's when it dawned on her. Her baby was going on a date.

Taking a sip from her wine a mischievous smile could be seen, "What are your plans for the night dear?"

"Just binging on this show."

"How would you like to spy on your sister's date?" she turned her upper body to take in Zelena's expression. At first the woman hadn't registered what her mother had said still moving a handful of popcorn to her mouth when it suddenly paused right before her lips. Turning to face the elder woman she smiled with wide eyes. Oh it's going to be a good night, they both thought before looking to the stairs.

"OH REGGIE!" Zelena set her bowl of popcorn on the coffee table before standing and running for the stairs hearing her mother chuckle as she did so.

Casual, I need to dress casual, she held up a pair of black skinny jeans and a long sleeve flannel button up to herself in the mirror, It doesn't seem casual enough she worried her lip between her teeth before throwing the garments on her bed. Huffing she went back into her walk in closet pulling things off hangers and out of her dresser. In fact that's how Zelena found her.

Walking into her sister's room Zelena shook her head with a smile seeing the ever growing pile of clothes on the bed. Many articles were flying out of the closet at that point too. Moving over to the closet entrance she stifled a giggle as Regina stood in nothing but her matching black lace panties and bra. Oh this is too good she thinks continuing to watch her frantic sister sift through whatever's left in the drawers and on hangers.

"So, what time's the date?"

Frozen in place from surprise Regina looks up and behind from her bent over position to find her sister leaning in the doorway arms crossed casually, "Zelena!" she shouts in a whisper turning around fully, "Get out!" she shoos the older Mills away while using a small blue tank top in her hand to cover up with.

All the while Zelena is laughing heartily having to cover the noise with her hand. Calming herself though she walks into the closet, "It's nothing I haven't seen before Reggie," she shrugs.

Red in the face the brunette stomps out of her room her sister right behind her, "It's not funny Z," she's now going through the clothes she'd previously discarded on the bed when her phone's alarm went off, "Shit."

"What? What?" Zelena asked as her sister turned off the alarm and began to panic even more.

"I now have an hour to get ready for my date." her words fall out quickly, "And I have no idea where we're going, only that I have to wear something casual and comfortable."

Rolling her eyes the redhead gently moved her sister away from the pile of clothes with minor difficulty, "Stop, just stop a moment," her voice soft and calming, "You're working yourself up too much for this. Let me help?"

Looking up at her older sister the brunette nodded biting her lip in the process, "Okay."

"Okay," the older of the two smiled before turning back to the pile of clothes on the bed, "Let's get to work."

"So, here's the tickets," Pan held the two pieces of paper in the air as Emmett checked his pockets to make sure he had everything, "And just so you know I may need a favor from you in the near future."

Taking the tickets from his brother's hand Emmett stored them on the inside pocket of his leather jacket, "Noted. Just never speak to anyone of what you saw."

"Oh, you mean this?" Pan held up his phone playing a video of Emmett pacing their room in nothing but boxers covered in hearts and the words heartbreaker on them as he decided what to wear that night.

"Gimmie that!" Emmett lunged for the phone only for it to be put out of reach. Growling he went for it again but was held at bay by Pan's hand on his chest.

"Now, now big bro where'd the fun in that be. Besides can you imagine how amazing it would be to show Regina this?"

Jaw set in irritation and eyes narrowed the blonde came back with his own threat, "Only as amusing as Kat seeing you jumping on your bed because there's a spider on the floor."

Smile dropping Pan shoved Emmett away, "Bro! Come on! Seriously?" his voice was panicked and harsh, "I was kidding!"

"Then delete the video."

"Fine," he relented deleting the video, "But you have to delete yours too."

Smirking the blonde fixed his jacket, "I lied, there is no video."

"Oh, you're good,"

"I know," he smirked turning on his heel, "Don't wait up!"

"I won't have to. Knowing your mannerisms she's more than likely to cut the date short," Pan called back with a smile as the blonde left the room. Hearing his phone go off he picked it up seeing it was a reply from Kat.

KAT: LOL! Too funny! You better show this to Reggie!

PAN: Deleted the video.

KAT: :(

PAN: But not before I uploaded and saved it to my desktop.

KAT: And this is why you're my boyfriend.

PAN: I thought it was my charming genes.

KAT: There's that, but I also love what's in your jeans too.

PAN: ;)

Downstairs Emmett was rounding the corner when Tod just seemed to have appeared. Barely dodging the collision the blonde stepped to the side thinking the older man would simply pass by, but that wasn't the case. Instead Tod stood blocking Emmett's way with his arms crossed and stern expression on his face, "I expect you back by twelve tonight young man."

"Twelve?" His expression confused, "But I thought curfew was eleven?"

Uncrossing his arms and rubbing the back of his neck the sheriff smiled, "I talked to Vixey about it, and well we just want you to have a good time. And it is the weekend so try not to get into too much trouble."

Smiling Emmett tried to hide how much that meant to him. Clearing his throat he nodded, "Uh, yeah, yeah, of course."

Placing a hand on the young man's shoulder the redhead gave it a squeeze before letting go and stepping aside. Smiling and nodding to the man once more Emmett made his way to the door. Reaching out to grasp the knob a voice stopped him, "I would assume Tod told you the change in curfew?"

"Yes Vixey, and thank you," he smiled turning around, "But I really have to go."

Smiling at the boy she couldn't believe he'd been with them for two years. You'd think that would be enough time to warm up and at least perhaps see her as a mother. Then again she knew quite well how Tod was once he was back in the system until he aged out. Letting people get close isn't easy for people who've been treated the way they have. So with an understanding smile she simply held up his keys, "Not without these you're not."

"But I could have sworn-" he checked the inside pocket of his jacket to find nothing. Sighing he walked over to the woman who smiled as she placed the keys in his hands, "Go get your girl."

"Yes ma'am."

"And I expect her to be over for dinner some time!" She called out to his retreating back watching as he left the house throwing a hand up in the air to signal his goodbye.

She was just finishing up putting a last minute lip gloss touch up when the doorbell rang through the house. Not wanting to keep her date waiting she screwed the lid back on the tube before running out her door. Sadly she knew she wouldn't be the first to greet him, but rather her mother and Zelena.

"Oh, Emmett don't you look dashing." The elder woman complimented the young man "You know if I were twenty years younger-"

"Mother!" Zelena laughed as Emmett's face went red.

"Nonsense, you don't look a day over thirty-five in the least."

"See," the woman turned to her eldest daughter, "A charmer, and here to pick up my youngest. Why don't you come in?"

Smiling Emmett stepped into the foyer a bouquet of red orchids in hand, "Nice choice in flower kid," Zelena commented however the blonde didn't hear a thing she had said due to the woman currently taking his breath away.

Seeing her boyfriend as well as her mother and sister chatting in the foyer she took a moment to look him over. Dressed in a black fleece jacket, a white body forming shirt, black jeans and a pair of black chucks he looked ready to face a chilly night. Perhaps I should go back and change was the thought that crossed her mind right before his eyes met hers. In that moment he looked upon her and it all stopped. She had no control over the smile that graced her lips. Foregoing changing she began to descend the steps until she was standing before her date.

"Hi," she whispered as his eyes only left hers or a moment to take all of her in. She was stunning in black skinny jeans where a pair of black boots met her knees, and a black top covered by a dark crimson jacket. She was beautiful and took his breath away.

"You look-" he laughed as words escaped him, "You rob me of words."

Shaking her head in amusement she spotted the flowers in his hand, "Are those for me?"

Confused for a moment he saw her eyes directed to the flowers, "Oh, right, of course," he handed her the bouquet with a shy smile, "I remember you said orchids were your favorite."

Taking the offered bouquet from his hands she smelled the flowers a smile gracing her features. Still standing in the foyer the eldest two Mills watched the interaction between the younger two with amusement. Knowing they wouldn't be getting anywhere if someone didn't step in Cora cleared her throat, "Well, you two best be off," she smiled, "I'll just put these in some water," she took the orchids from her daughter's hands.

Allowing the removal of the flowers from her grasp Regina smiled at her mother, "Well yes, I guess we should be off."

Agreeing wholeheartedly Emmett offered his arm, "Shall we?" taking the offered arm the two teens bid Zelena and Cora farewell before heading out to the blonde's Jeep.

Watching them walk away the two redheads smiled at each other, "Shall we follow them?"

"Give them a ten minute head start dear, we don't want them to be suspicious do we?"

"So, where are we going?" the brunette asked watching trees as they passed.

Smiling Emmett took Regina's hand in his, "It's a surprise," he laughed kissing the back of her hand, "Besides we should be taking this time for the drive to ask one another questions. Get to know one another."

Smiling as he pecked the back of her hand she was overcome with butterflies and adoration for the blonde beside her, "Okay, so what's one thing you have never told another living soul?"

Brows raised the teen side glanced at his date, "Something I've never told anyone at all hm?"

"Mhm," she hummed staring at him intensely.

Biting his lip Emmett mulled it over wondering whether or not he should tell her. After all nobody would have really expected it, but hey why not, "Okay, I have a secret love for musicals. I have a top ten list and I know more showtunes than actual radio and popstar songs."

"Really?"

"Yeah," he mumbles and she smiled at him, "I love 'em."

Grinning from ear to ear the brunette took out her phone, "What are you doing?"

Not bothering to answer she opened her Pandora app and created a new station for broadway musicals. Hitting the play button she allowed the voices to fill the air hoping he would start singing along. Playfully glaring at her the blonde teen sighed taking in a breath,

"I am not throwing away my shot!

I am not throwing away my shot!

Hey yo, I'm just like my country

I'm young, scrappy and hungry

And I'm not throwing away my shot!

I'm 'a get a scholarship to King's College

I prob'ly shouldn't brag, but dag,I amaze and astonish

The problem is I got a lot of brains but no polish

I gotta holler just to be heard

With every word, I dropknowledge!

I'm a diamond in the rough, a shiny piece of coal

Tryin' to reach my goal.My power of speech: unimpeachable

Only nineteen but my mind is older

These New York City streets get colder, I shoulder

Ev'ry burden, ev'ry disadvantage

I have learned to manage, I don't have a gun to brandish

I walk these streets famished

The plan is to fan this spark into a flame

But damn, it's getting dark, so let me spell out the name

I am the—

A-L-E-X-A-N-D

E-R—we are—meant to be…

A colony that runs independently

Meanwhile, Britain keeps shittin' on us endlessly

Essentially, they tax us relentlessly

Then King George turns around, runs a spending spree

He ain't ever gonna set his descendants free

So there will be a revolution in this century

Enter me!

(He says in parentheses)

Don't be shocked when your hist'ry book mentions me

I will lay down my life if it sets us free

Eventually, you'll see my ascendancy

And I am not throwing away

My shot

I am not throwing away

My shot

Hey yo, I'm just like my country

I'm young, scrappy and hungry

And I'm not throwing away my shot"

Having shown off some of his skill and knowledge of musicals he let the song be finished off by it's cast rather than finishing it himself. When he looked back over to Regina though he wasn't sure of her reaction. Lips parted and eyes wide the brunette was honestly shocked at how well he kept up with the song and that his voice never wavered, "Impressive," she then smiled turning the music off, "Truly, now why didn't you join choir with a voice like that?"

Shaking a finger in her direction Emmett smiled, "AH ah, my turn to ask a question," the pout upon the woman's face was adorable, "after all fair is fair."

"Oh fine, ask away."

"Same question, what's one thing nobody knows about you?"

"I dated Katherine for about three months before I dated Robin."

"Really?" the blonde looked over to the woman beside him, "Are you-"
"Bi? Yes."

"Oh."

"That doesn't bother you does it?" she looked over worried about her admittance due to his lack of response.

Knowing she was waiting for an answer he was processing, "I have no problem with it. I mean love is love and it's not like I could ever like you less because of it."

Sighing in relief Regina squeezed his hand in thanks, "Um not to be too intrusive or anything, but why didn't you and Kat work out?"

"We worked better as friends, and well it was also like dating my sister," she laughed at the thought.

Driving the rest of the way to the dates location the car ride was filled with questions and laughs as well as musicals sung by Emmett and jokes which made the time go by faster. Pulling into a field covered by cars Emmett found a spot to park the jeep, "Alright, we're here."

Staring out the window the brunette lost her breath at the sight of all the lights and bright colors illuminating this one spot, "We're at the spring fair," she whispered in awe.

"Yeah, I mean I know it's a cliche first date but-" his words were cut off by her lips on his.

Pulling back with a smile she simply said, "It's perfect."

Grinning from ear to ear the blonde exited the vehicle before moving around the front to open the door for his date, "Then let's go enjoy the night," his words extended to her a sense of joviality as she placed her hand in his outstretched one.

Laughing the two ran off in the direction of music and lights. Little did they know they were being followed.

Watching as the pair ran towards the fair's entrance Cora and Zelena were ducked down in the classic Mercedes the older woman drove as to not be discovered, "You remember the plan right?" the eldest woman asked her daughter.

"Recon only do not engage targets, take pictures, and if spotted abort mission," Zelena sounded off as if an officer about to head into a black ops zone.

"That's my girl," and with that the two Mills' exited the vehicle trying to act as inconspicuous as possible.

AN: And that's the way the cookie of a chapter ends. Now I cannot promise when I'll next update but I do know that it will be the actual date happening come hell or high water I will write it because I want super fluff and more comedy! *Ahem* I digress. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter even though it wasn't the actual date chapter. Anyway I hope to see you guys next time in this land of Knights in the Outfield and until then enjoy your days and nights and other fics along the way. I know I'll try to.

Peace out for now

-DV