Disclaimer: I don't own Once Upon a Time.

I thought of this story last night but made a few changed based on tonight's episode. I just couldn't bring myself to go to bed without posting it! I hope you enjoy!

"Thanks for the tour!" Henry told Regina as they stepped back into Snow and Charming's apartment. "And for the ice cream."

"You're very welcome, Henry." The brunette said with a smile, "It was my pleasure." And also my torture.

Emma joined them by the front door. "Did you have fun, kid?"

"Yeah, Storybrooke seems like a really cool place." He grinned as his mother ruffled his hair.

"I'm glad you think so." She said as she returned her smile.

Regina cleared her throat, "Well, I uh...I better be going. Henry, if you'd ever like to see more of Storybrooke or have another round of ice cream please don't hesitate to ask."

"Thanks."

The brunette turned to leave but was stopped by the boy's voice. "Wait!"

She turned back quickly - hoping, praying that something had suddenly caused his memories to return.

"Can I give you a hug?" He asked shyly. "It's ok if you don't want me to...I just...I'd like to..."

"Yes." Regina said breathlessly. "Yes, of course you can."

She could've sworn that her heart stopped beating when her son wrapped his arms around her waist. She tried to soak up all of the feelings at once - his head on her shoulder, his arms around her, his back and head underneath her hands, his hair against her cheek. She so desperately wanted to press her lips to his forehead but she was afraid that that might be too far. He still doesn't know who I really am, she sadly reminded herself.

Just as quickly as it had started, it was all over. He pulled away and thanked her once more before running up the stairs. She was fully expecting to fall to the floor. The rush of emotions coursing through her body were far too much to handle. But she wasn't on the floor. She was now in Emma's arms.

The blonde woman held her tightly, held her upright, as she cried tears that she hadn't realized were falling from her eyes. Emma pressed her lips to the other woman's forehead and held her tightly as she wept.

"We fill find a way to make him remember, Regina. I promise."

I hope you enjoyed it. I would love to hear your thoughts!