Chapter One
Everyone sat in Granny's diner enjoying the delicious meal that she had prepared. It was a peaceful and joyful moment. Emma and Hook are in one booth feeding each other fries. Snow White is rocking Neal cooing at him while David has his arm wrapped around her smiling at the both of them. Belle and Gold are enjoying a conversation with Gideon trying to learn more about their son. Henry sat with Violet and a few other kids from school. Henry is trying to teach Violet the game of Uno. Regina and Zelena sat on the stools where they could get a view of everyone. Zelena is rocking baby Robin back and forward hoping to get her asleep.
"So, how have you been spending your time now that everything has settled down, sis?" asked Zelena.
"Well, now that evil seems to be defeated, I am trying to catch up on some Mayor duties. Thankfully, everyone seems to be understanding on why I haven't been able to address the town's needs all this time," replied Regina.
"Considering how you helped save everyone, they should understand," retorted Zelena.
"That's true but I still feel like I could not have let myself get behind. Oh well, it's not like I have any excuse for getting it done now," she replied with a sad voice.
Zelena looked at Regina with raised eyebrows. "Why is that?" she asked concerned.
"Well… I don't want to sound pitiful. I am happy that we have defeated the Black Fairy and all. I am happy that we have overcome every evil that has headed our way. I mean everyone here is happy and that is worth all the trouble we had. I just wish…" Regina paused unsure of what to say next.
"Go one, little sister," prompted Zelena.
"I don't blame you anymore Zelena. It's just hard, okay? Everyone here has someone to be with. Even you with baby Robin, but I still seem to have no one! After everything I have done, I still did not get MY happy ending!"
Regina's sharp tone caught the attention of everyone in the diner so they all stopped talking and looked at her.
Regina realized that everyone heard her and was immediately embarrassed. She stood up to leave.
"I have some Mayor duties that I need to attend to," she said abruptly. She reached into her purse to pull out some money to pay Granny. Zelena reached over to touch her hand gently.
"I am sorry for everything Regina. I know you may feel like you don't have anyone, and I know we may not have the best sibling relationship; however, you will always have me no matter how difficult things get. I know how everyone felt about Hades, but I loved him. Losing him was not exactly easy for me. It seems that in the end, we both only have each other and baby Robin," said Zelena.
Regina took Zelena's hand back and squeezed gently.
"I know, you're right. I shouldn't sound so… unhappy and selfish. I do have a family now despite all the wrong I have done. This family here is my happy ending."
Zelena smiled at her as she realized that she too had a family that was all her own.
"We'll get through this together sister," she quietly.
"Thank you, Zelena. Now, I really do have some Mayor duties to get to," replied Regina. She turned to leave and walked out the door. She paused for a moment outside the door as she considered on whether she should go back and apologize to everyone. She really was happy for everyone so she didn't want them to think she hated their happiness.
"Surely, they understand," she whispered to herself. Regina straightened her dress suit, and then she headed towards her office.
