A/N: Re-edited 5-15-18. So there will be many small changes if this is a re-read for you.

"Regiiinnaaaa!"

Regina shook her head while rolling her eyes. "Yes darling?" She called up the stairs while placing breakfast onto the table in front of two hungry boys.

"Have you seen my badge?!"

Regina rolled her eyes again while she and Henry shared an amused smile. Both were wondering how, after almost six years, Emma still managed to misplace the damn thing in the house constantly.

"You left it by the front door, it's with your keys!"

The boys laughed as loud footsteps could be heard running down the hall and then the steps. A moment later, the breathless blonde popped into the kitchen.

"Morning kid." She said, kissing Henry on the head. He instantly made a face, feeling way too old for that kind of affection. Emma just ignored it. "Morning Jamie boy!" She kissed the three year old on the cheek, tickling his sides as he let out a squeal.

"It's batman, mama!" Jamie yelled, pointing at his shirt. Emma winked at him, pecking his cheek again.

"Good morning, beautiful." She moved to her wife and leaned in, wrapping her arms around the brunette's waist and met her lips in a kiss. Regina smiled into it and raised her arms to pull Emma closer. After a minute, Henry couldn't take it and let out a disgusted sound.

"I'm trying to eat here." He whined with a fork full of eggs at the ready. Regina muttered an apology, but when she started to move away, Emma quickly pulled her back in tightly, pressing her lips to the brunette's neck.

Regina batted slightly at Emma's arms but found herself giggling as the blonde moved her fingers up Regina's side in sequence with her lips up her neck. Emma was satisfied her goal seemed to be accomplished when Regina's squirming had her pressed even further into the sheriff's arms. At that, Emma stopped the tickling and held Regina into her. The brunette calmed and nuzzled into her lover's neck, sighing happily.

Henry held pretty firm to the belief that his mothers were old, and therefore gross when they showed such affection. But even he couldn't help the small smile at the sight of just how happy they both were. He might whine and complain, but still, he was thrilled they had their happy endings with each other.

"Emma!" Snow exclaimed happily as her daughter entered her class, greeting her with a smile and a hug.

"Hey, you free for lunch?" Emma said holding up the white paper bag with the usual "Granny's" label.

"Of course!"

The two sat down at her desk, enjoying the meal together and making light conversation.

"So, everything still good for the weekend?" Emma said through a mouthful of food. Snow rolled her eyes but smiled before responding.

"Yes, I think James is planning on taking Henry hunting and I will be keeping Jamie and Nathan with me."

Emma smiled at that, knowing just how much her younger son enjoyed his time with his uncle — her little brother, who happened to be three months younger.

"So, what are your plans for your anniversary?" Snow asked excitedly. Things will never be completely normal between Snow and her former step-mother, but they had come very far in the last six years and the younger woman was always thrilled for any kind of celebration.

"We're just going to the cabin this year. You know a few days, no kids." Emma said with a large grin. She loved her boys more than anything but the idea of the weekend without a moody teenager or an exhausting three year old was more appealing than they could deny. Snow gave her a knowing smile, having had Emma and Regina baby sit Nathan for her own anniversary only a month before.

"Just please be careful on those roads. It's supposed to snow tomorrow and those curves are dangerous on a good day." Snow looked seriously at Emma.

"I'll be careful, promise. Trust me, Regina is like the worst backseat driver you will ever meet. No way I would get away with unsafe driving."

The two finished lunch, enjoying their time together. It had taken some time adjusting to the relationship, but in the end, they were still mother and daughter. Being the same age just helped them relate better.

The next morning, Regina woke up with a smile on her face. Slowly, her eyes blinked open, adjusting to the light. When she was able to focus, her smile broadened as she took in the sight before her. Emma was lying awake and facing her, a huge smile on her face and a rose in her hand in front of her. She handed it to Regina before leaning forward to kiss her on the lips.

"Happy anniversary." She said and Regina leaned in to kiss her again, bringing her free hand not holding the flower to Emma's face.

"Happy anniversary my love. Thank you." Regina looked down at the rose before turning and placing it on the bedside table. "I have something for you as well." She smirked and then quickly rolled over onto Emma, bringing their lips together again a little more aggressively this time.

Emma hummed in appreciation which spurred the brunette on. Regina pushed her tongue against Emma's lips, which parted immediately and the blonde accepted her enthusiastically.

Regina liked to stay in control, but feeling Emma's tongue stroke against hers had her faltering momentarily. Then again when the blonde's hands made it to her ass, taking handfuls like she had every right to. Which at this point, she kind of did. Quickly though, she fought through the haze and let a hand wander down, cupping a perfectly rounded breast, before squeezing it playfully.

Emma moaned in response to Regina's touches, tightening her hold on her wife's ass and the brunette squeezed a little rougher before breaking the kiss. Regina trailed her lips along Emma's jaw before reaching her ear, taking the lobe into her mouth, licking and sucking it boldly. She moved to the pale neck, one of Regina's favorite places to be, and let her tongue glide along the surface, enjoying the shivers she felt running through the Emma's body. She stopped at a pulse point, an area she knew well, and sucked the skin into her mouth, knowing this was the best place to leave her mark. Her visible claim on the woman who had so boldly stolen her heart. These two women belonged to each other alone and would gladly make that clear to anyone and everyone.

She moved her hand lower and without much preamble, cupped Emma's sex, smirking at the arousal she felt and the sharp intake of breath from her lover. She let her finger move around Emma's clit, playing with it momentarily before entering her with two fingers, slowly building her pace.

Emma moaned loudly at the intrusion and Regina reattached their lips energetically and forcibly. After a minute, Regina felt Emma's walls tightening around her. As her mouth opened and Regina's name reached the edge of her lips, the brunette quickly placed her free hand over Emma's mouth, silencing the scream from the other occupants in the house.

She helped bring Emma down and removed her hand as the blonde took some deep breaths. Opening her eyes again, she was unprepared for the sight before her.

Regina lifted her fingers to her lips, very slowly pushing them into her mouth, eyes fluttering and moaning as she licked them. Emma blinked a few time, gaping. Six years of marriage and this single act always had Emma completely stunned. Recovering, Emma shot her head up and slammed their lips together, taking a hold of Regina's head to keep them together.

She rolled Regina onto her back, keeping their mouths attached for another minute. When Emma finally pulled back, she took a moment just gazing into the eyes of her lover. She leaned in for one more chaste kiss before moving down her neck, placing kisses along the column. When she got to Regina's collar bone, she opened her mouth and bit down gently and when she felt a tight hold on her head, she smiled and started sucking on the skin.

Emma was feeling a little more aggressive than normal. Likely it was due to a moment the day before when the still love sick reporter of the town — that no matter what, still seemed to think he had a chance with the former mayor and queen — had raked his eyes over Regina's figure as they had entered the diner for a quick coffee break and her own possessive feelings surfaced.

With those thoughts in mind, she sucked a little harder on the skin than normal before repeating the action a litter higher and in clearer sight of any wandering eyes that might dare to threaten what was hers. Regina just wrapped her arms around Emma and held tight.

The sheriff let her hand wander down to Regina's core and slipped one finger inside very slowly before pulling out again. Regina let out a low growl and her nails made contact with the skin of Emma's back in warning. Emma smirked against Regina's neck but took the hint and in one motion, entered her lover with two fingers and bit down at the point where Regina's neck and shoulder met.

Regina moaned loudly while raking her nails down Emma's back, creating bright lines to showcase their pleasure. The pain only increased it so in no time, Regina was at the edge and as her voice rose, Emma kissed her hard, swallowing the sound.

Both bodies relaxed side by side as they caught their breaths momentarily. As Emma recovered, she looked over at Regina, mischievously.

"Wanna go again?" She winked and Regina laughed.

"You are insatiable." She laughed, kissing Emma who was leaning up and now hovering over Regina again.

"No, you are just irresistible." She countered and leaned in again. Just as lips were parting again, a sudden pounding of footsteps could be heard in the hall.

"Mooooomieeeeeeessss!" Was screamed by a small boy who sounded to be just outside the door. Both women adjusted quickly, covering themselves before the door swung open. "I need cheerios, now!"

Both women laughed at the demand from the three year old with such a serious expression, despite the batman footie pajamas and blonde hair standing up at different angles from sleep.

"Why don't you go wake up bubby and we'll be down in a minute." Emma said to the boy now practically bouncing up and down.

"Okay, I get him." He turned to leave before spinning back around quickly. "Oh! Mommies?!"

"Yes darling?" Regina said, trying to suppress her laughter.

"I love you!" He smiled before running away. Both mother's repeated the phrase to the retreating figure.

"I hope he never grows out of that." Regina said as the pair began dressing.

"Oh yeah? Which part?"

"All of it." She said, smiling. The pair made their way downstairs to join the boys for a delectable bowl of cheerios.

"And you have a radio as well, correct? In case the cell towers go out or something."

James nodded along but was giving Regina an amused smile.

"Yes, everything is in order. I checked all the radios, everything is working great, Regina. You have nothing to worry about."

Regina still looked a little uneasy. She wasn't a fan of everyone being separated like this. Tonight, the boys would be with both grandparents but tomorrow, Henry would be out in one part of the woods with James and then Regina and Emma would be all the way on the other side of the forest in a cabin.

Snow was going to be alone with both the younger children — which as a teacher, really wasn't a big deal but still — she would be alone and Regina was paranoid. Emma noticed and came back to her wife, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and squeezing.

"Come on babe, is there anyone you would trust more with the kids?" She asked her quietly, out of ear shot of her parents.

"Yes. Me." She said seriously and Emma shook her head.

"Relax, everything is going to be fine. We should get going though, it's getting dark and the snow is coming down pretty hard."

Emma hugged both of her sons and little brother before her parents — also thanking them for the favor and heading to the car. Regina gave a quick safety lecture to Henry again who had to resist rolling his eyes at his mother's overprotective behavior. Nathan, who seemingly loved everyone without a thought, wrapped his chubby arms around Regina's leg.

"By 'Gina!" He said happily and Regina leaned down to give him a proper hug, not able to suppress a smile at the adorable boy — her brother-in-law.

After James took his son back, she leaned down and swooped up a giggling Jamie into her arms. The boy immediately wrapped his arms around his mother's neck tightly and placed a sloppy wet kiss on her cheek.

"I love you, mommy!"

She beamed at the little boy and kissed him on the forehead, hugging him tight. "I love you too, my little Batman." She said, making Jamie giggle again. She reluctantly placed the boy in Snow's arms, who gave her a reassuring smile before joining Emma at the car.

"Man, this is getting bad." Emma said, carefully maneuvering around another curve. The snow was falling heavily now and it was pitch black out in the woods. They knew there must be ice as well, but was packed under snow. Regina, the safety freak she was, was not helping matters.

"Careful!— Oh!— Do you see—"

"Yes, Regina."

"Look out for—"

"I know, Regina."

"There's a log!"

"I see it, Regina."

"Slow down!"

"Would you like to drive?" Emma asked, giving Regina a sideways look.

"Of course not darling, you're doing fine." Regina replied, her own knuckles white now.

The next part of the road flattened and straightened out and both women eased up a bit. As they drove, Emma reached over and took Regina's now relaxed hand.

"You need to keep that on the wheel, dear." She said, but didn't give up the hand in question.

"It's fine." She smiled over to Regina and the brunette warmed a bit despite the bitter cold outside.

"I love you, you know." Regina said and Emma smiled brightly at her. She squeezed the hand in hers.

"I love you, too." The road had cleared quite a bit now and Emma relaxed even further — so she was still looking at Regina when it happened. You don't need snow to have ice and black ice is invisible. So neither were prepared when the car suddenly and rather violently spun to the left. It was Regina's side that impacted the tree but both women were immediately rendered unconscious.