Time Period: A Flashback
Situation: Rumple's death
Place: Rumple's Mansion
Regina's p.o.v
Uncontrollably, I grieve over Rumple's corpse. "Rumple died a hero" Wish Hook aka Detective
Rogers says bringing me back down to earth. "You took him away from me" I snap at him. "I didn't
kill Rumple. He sacrificed his life for me" he argues. Henry, Alice, and Robin are stuck in the middle
of our drama.
Place: Hyperion Heights-Outside Roni's
Regina's p.o.v
Riding on Zelena's bicycle, Solomon makes out my shape in the darkness. I step out of the
shadows so he can see me more clearly. "Mommy" my son addresses me. My heart melts
like ice cream in his arms. He absorbs my warm body heat. "Papa is not with you" he observes.
"Come on, honey, let's go inside. A storm is coming" I instruct him. Obediently, Solomon stops
riding his bicycle and seeks shelter. Zelena and Avalon are super happy to see us. "Regina, you put
me in charge. I should've supervised Solomon as he rode my bicycle" Zelena apologizes. "I forgive
you. I understand that you were distracted. There is a far more pressing urgent matter at hand"
choked up, I stress. Heaven begins to cry as I struggle to form my next sentence. Avalon and
Solomon hold their breaths. "Spit it out" an impatient Zelena demands. "Rumple is dead" I
sob breaking their hearts. I can't handle their tears so I leave them alone. Once again, time and
distance creates a gigantic rift between us. I trust Zelena can look after my children in my
absence.
Place: The Edge of All Realms
Regina's p.o.v
Carrying an urn, Rumple approaches me on a bridge. This bridge serves as a go-between life and
death for us. We feel at peace and home here. "The time has come for you to let me go. I entrust
you with my ashes. Whenever you are ready, you can spread out my ashes. You can spread them
anywhere including over this bridge" he instructs me.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Regina's house-the kitchen
Regina's p.o.v
"Mommy, what is in that big huge golden container?" a curious Solomon wonders. "Nothing is
inside the container" I lie closing the cabinet door. I don't want him to know that it is really his
father's urn.
Time Period: Another Flashback
Situation: Releasing Rumple's ashes
A weary Avalon rests her head on my shoulder. Heartbroken, we stare out into the horizon.
We miss Rumple terribly. Solomon doesn't mind releasing Rumple's ashes on our behalf.
Time Period: Flashbacks
Situation: A Party in the banquet hall
Special Event: Regina's coronation-Takes sometime during the series finale "Leaving Storybook"
Regina's p.o.v
"Your daughter Hope is very pretty" I point out. "Thanks" Emma smiles holding Hope close and dear
to her heart. There is a hint of sadness in her eyes. "You have a baby. You should be happy" I
assume. "Hope is not the baby that I was pregnant with when Hook and I traveled back to
Storybrooke. I miscarried that baby soon after visiting adult Henry. Hope is our adoptive daughter"
Emma explains breaking my heart. "I am sorry for your loss" my voice cracks. "Congratulations. You
are the queen over seven realms. I am proud of you" Emma deflects. "I haven't seen my children in
a long time. Did your mother invite them to my coronation?" I wonder.
Regina's p.o.v
She squeezes my hand as if to feel my blood running through her veins. "I am sorry for your loss"
Emma apologizes. I am taken aback. I know what loss she is referring to, but I play dumb. "I am
fine. I haven't lost anybody. Please don't worry about me" I deny. "Rumple died a hero. He sacrificed
his life for Wish Hook. Hook told the story to me. Rumple meant a lot to our family and you" Emma
recounts. "You can't say his name and pretend to care" I snap at her. I want to stay put and work
through my anger and grief, but my feet lead me elsewhere. I catch my breath and clear my mind
for a brief moment outside.
Regina's p.o.v
I feel safe and free out here on the balcony. I don't care if I am missing my party. "Regina" Zelena
says breaking through my thoughts. "Yes" I respond regaining my composure. "Emma said you
were inquiring about your children" Zelena recalls. "Yes, that's true. Where are my children?" I ask.
Zelena guides me to different ball room, one I never knew existed. We walk through the curtains.
"The palace has two separate different ball rooms. Your children are in this one" Zelena points out.
Avalon is busy with talking to Spirit who playing the piano. Solomon's dancing delights them. I
dare not announce my presence to them. I can't bear looking at them for they have Rumple's
eyes. Silently, I watch and love them from afar.
Place: Avalon
Regina's p.o.v
Avalon and I hold Solomon's hands so we wouldn't lose him. "Ava and mommy, where are we
going to next?" he asks us. "We are going to your sister's birthplace next. Your sister was born in
Avalon" I notify him. "Yay! Another new adventure!" happily, Solomon exclaims. "Sure" Avalon
giggles. Approaching Avalon, we encounter a young male celestial being. He is the town's
gatekeeper. He bows down to us. "My name is Josiah Jones. You can call me JJ for short" he
introduces himself. His pretty green eyes and positive attitude pull me right in. I can feel Emma's
love for me in his warm hug and handshake . Nobody except for me knows that Emma and Killian
are Josiah's parents. Emma miscarried him soon after visiting our adult son Henry.
Regina's p.o.v
Upon my request, Josiah takes us to the cottage where I gave birth to Avalon prematurely.
I was twenty seven and Rumple was in his thirties back then. Rumple helped me to deliver
Avalon. Surprisingly, the cottage remains in good condition. "Please tell me what happened here"
Avalon persists. "Your birth took place on October 29. You arrived two months early before your
original December due date. My labor started after I visited a local marketplace. Lightheaded and
disoriented, I fainted right here on the front porch. Your dad carried me inside where I
regained consciousness and my water broke " I recount. "I am glad and grateful you came out on
the other side much stronger" Avalon praises me.
Time Period: A flashback
Place: The Palace
Situation: Regina along with some extra help is preparing for Avalon and Raven's graduation party
Regina's p.o.v
Unexpected, Emma's presence startles me. I almost fall off the ladder. I have been hanging up party
decorations on the wall. "Hello, Emma" I acknowledge my friend. "I am sorry for startling you" she
apologizes. "I forgive you. How may I help you?" I ask her. "You miscarried Solomon. Rumple
resurrected him. My deceased son, Josiah has been resurrected. I need your help in solving this
mystery" she explains.
Regina's p.o.v
"Mommy, why are you crying?" Solomon asks me. "I am not crying" I deny trying to regain my
composure. "You must miss Papa too" Solomon assumes. "Your sister needs help. You should help
her decorate for the party" I deflect. "Okay, mommy" he agrees walking away. A cute little girl
with Down Syndrome whose name is Ellie approaches Emma. They embrace each other
immediately. "Hello, mommy" Ellie acknowledges Emma. "Ellie, you are a little precious angel of
mine" Emma compliments Ellie.
Situation: Later That Day-The Actual Graduation Party
Regina's p.o.v
All the love and joy in the atmosphere are not enough to keep me stable. I maybe the queen of all
seven realms, but I lack wisdom. I am human after all. I blame my misery on Rumple's death and
being intoxicated. "I am sorry for your loss. Rumple sacrificed his life for me. He died a hero" Wish
Hook says taking me deeper down into a dark hole. "Since you took him away from me, my children
are fatherless now. You should've died instead of him!" I yell at him. Aggressively, I push him
to the floor. Everyone is appalled and shocked by my rude comments and actions.
Surprisingly, Wish Hook gets back up and doesn't retaliate against me. He walks
away in silence. He understands my heart is broken.
Regina's p.o.v
Avalon and I hear a loud commotion coming from the ballroom downstairs. "Mommy...Sissy" Solomon squeals running my bedroom. I place him on top of my lap. "Solomon,
what is going on?" I ask my almost ten year old son. "Francis just proposed to Drizella" Solomon shares with Avalon and me. "Come on, mom. Lets go downstairs and celebrate
with them" Avalon suggests reaching for my hand. Reluctantly, I listen to my daughter. I am like an animal that is heading to the slaughterhouse. "We are going to get
married" an ecstatic Drizella greets us downstairs. She flashes her engagement ring before us and I am absolutely happy for her. What was once a graduation party is now
a wedding engagement party.
Regina's p.o.v
Drizella is kind enough to help me put away party decorations. "Mom, thanks for throwing me a
wedding engagement party" she thanks me. Then Drew goes on her merry way. Meanwhile,
I puzzle over the title "mom". I remember I became pregnant with Drizella at age eighteen. Her
conception was immaculate. I blame it all on the glass of wine that Rumple gave me. Shortly after
our dinner date, Lady Tremaine imprisoned me. She ripped Drizella from my womb. Anyhow, Tiana's
presence breaks me out of a daze. "Hello there, my friend" I acknowledge Tiana. "Keep on shining
your light for you have a big heart of gold" she encourages me.
Regina's p.o.v
I am surrounded by love, but I have never felt this sad and lonely before. I barely pull the bedcovers
and sheets off my head. "It was so selfish for Rumple to kill himself. Now he gets to spend an
eternity with that witch" mom vents. "Rumple died a hero" I correct her.
Regina's p.o.v
I unlock and open the front door in preparation to go on a late night stroll. The cloudy dark sky
prophesies trouble is up ahead. I hear footsteps coming down the stairs behind me. Avalon
must've awoken from her long slumber. A sharp arrow heads straight in my direction. Avalon
serves as my bodyguard. She catches the arrow and breaks it in half. I never knew she could
do that. I help her fight off a violent female dog. The dog settles down when it's owner shows up.
The owner, a biracial teenage girl rips Avalon's heart out of her chest.
Regina's p.o.v continued
"My name is Vera. You killed my father. His name was Graham Humbert. He was your huntsman.
Now you must pay for killing him" the livid young girl yells crushing Avalon's heart. Avalon collapses
in my arms. "My daughter is innocent in this situation. Please let her live. Kill me instead" I beg
Vera. Vera shows Avalon mercy on my behalf. I never knew they were friends.
Regina's p.o.v
"Graham was my huntsman. I hired him to kill your mother. I killed him because he failed at his job.
I have always known that he was married. Graham and his wife, Glinda had a daughter
named Vera. I separated Graham from his family. Vera is the new sheriff because she threatened
to kill Avalon. I am sorry for keeping this information from you" I apologize. "You are a murderer
and a liar. You are not a very good queen" Emma curses me.
Regina's p.o.v
"I hate you. I wish I never met you" a livid Emma ends our meeting. Her words break my heart.
My tears and apologies mean nothing to her. I want to hide and bury myself in a grave somewhere.
Ava saves me from myself. "Emma surely left in a rage and hurry. Please don't cry. Things will get
better" Ava comforts me. "I am an evil person. I killed Vera's father, Graham Humbert. Graham was
Emma's former partner and friend in the police force. Emma will probably create a petition for the
removal of my title as The Good Queen very soon" I stress. My anxiety increases when she doesn't
say anything. "You are not an evil person. You are my mother. You are not perfect, but you have a
good heart" she encourages me.
Regina's p.o.v
Nervously, I enter the throne room. I have brought my crown just in case Snow and Charming
remove my title. Emma is present, but she doesn't speak to me. "Welcome, Regina" Snow
greets me in serious solemn tone. "You and Charming wanted to see me. You wanted to discuss
my future as queen over the seven realms" I remind her. "Emma called forth this meeting. It is
obvious that she is mad at you. She is giving you the silent treatment. You killed her friend and
Partner, Graham Humbert. She suggested for us to remove your title" Charming informs me.
I am on the brink of tears. With everything that we have been through, I can't believe Emma has
betrayed me. "Graham was my huntsman. I hired him to kill Snow. Now looking back in hindsight,
I regret killing him. I took him away from his family. I had no concept of family. I was a different
person back then" I confess. A heavy deep silence falls upon us. Silently, I countdown to the
moment when I will lose my crown or my life for good.
Regina's p.o.v
The doorbell rings and I am expecting to receive a huge Christmas blessing. "Avalon!" I exclaim
catching her in my arms. A deadly bus crash ended her life prematurely. Somehow she has been
resurrected.
Date: 12-21-2018
Regina's p.o.v
"Mommy, today is Papa's birthday" my ten year old son squeals running into my room. Suddenly,
I remember today is Rumple's fifty seventh birthday. He is twelve years older than me. "Solomon, I
was sleeping. You woke me up" cranky, I snap at our son in the present time. "Mommy, I am sorry"
Solomon apologizes. His sad puppy dog eyes pull at my heart strings. "Solomon, I forgive you. I
thank you for reminding me that today is your Papa's birthday. You are a pure sunshine" I encourage
him. "We should visit Papa's old pawn shop. Gideon turned the pawn shop into a museum. He
dedicated the museum to Papa. He might need our help with the visitors" Solomon insists. "I will
take you and Avalon there then" I promise him. Right on cue, Avalon enters the room. Hand in hand,
Avalon and Solomon leave the room so that I may have alone time.
Regina's p.o.v
The memories and flashbacks have become unbearable for me. I am on the brink of tears. I can't
believe he is gone. Away from the public eye, I seek solace in the backroom of Rumple's former
pawn shop.
Regina's p.o.v
Gideon notices Avalon and me walking out of the backroom. "I have been looking for you two. I
need your help with controlling the crowd" Gideon instructs us. I never knew people loved and
admired Rumple so much. Their interest in Rumple takes my breath away.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Place: Rumple's Former Pawn Shop
"You have a pretty snow globe there" a familiar voice says behind me. I turn around and Dr. Facilier kisses my cheek. Aggressively, I push him away. He grabs hold of my waist really tight. People especially my step son and children are oblivious to my discomfort. Maybe Facilier has put them under a spell. "Today is Rumple's birthday. What the hell are you doing in Storybrooke?" I interrogate him. "Drizella invited me to the wedding. I am supposed to be your date" he explains.
Place: Regina's dream world -The Afterlife aka The Edge of All realms
Observing the sunset, we stand on a bridge that serves as a go-between life and death. He places
a gun bullet in my hands. "Facilier shot you when you were pregnant with Avalon. I extracted the
bullet from your body" he brings to my attention. "I remember you said you didn't know who shot
me. How do you know Facilier was the one who shot me?" I challenge Rumple. "Now looking back
in hindsight, I have realized I saw him standing in the woods behind our cottage. He disappeared
before I could confront him" Rumple recalls. "I thank you for telling me the truth. Now I know why
there was such bad blood between you and him" I respond. Facilier's voice breaks me out of my
dream state.
Regina's p.o.v
Morning finds me naked and in bed with Dr. Facilier. I don't remember having sex with him.
He must've drugged me and then raped me last night. "Good morning, love" he addresses me.
"Get out of my bed. Don't touch me ever again. You have violated me" livid, I demand. He refuses
to move, therefore he stays put. "I didn't rape you last night. You wanted it" he denies. I feel sick
to my stomach. I fear that I am carrying his baby. My constant and uncontrollable vomiting proves
my suspicions to be right. It is strange and mind blowing how I am pregnant already. Facilier takes
pleasure in my pain and sorrow. He threatens to kill me if I abort our baby.
Regina's p.o.v continued
Anxious, I put my face in my hands. Solomon rests his head on my shoulder. "Stress is not good for
our unborn baby" Facilier advises me. "I don't care. I never wanted this demon baby anyway. You
drugged me. You raped me" I yell at him. Facilier is at a loss for words. Right on cue, Doctor Whale
approaches us in the waiting room.
Regina's p.o.v
"I love you, princess" choked up, I confess to my daughter. She squeezes my hand and a bright light
comes from them. This bright light symbolizes our love. A warm fuzzy sensation overcomes my
body until I feel my unborn child starting to slip away.
Date: 4-21-2019 (5 months later)
Regina's p.o.v
Today is Easter, but I still remember those that I have lost. My heart aches and breaks over thinking
about them. I lite candles in their honor. I am startled when I hear footsteps behind me. "Hello,
Regina. Avalon said I would find you here in the chapel. She is standing in your place as host for the
annual Storybrooke Easter Egg hunt. Solomon is helping out his big sister" Tiana shares with me.
"Bingo" I sigh heavily sitting down in a pew. I cover my face with my hands. Tiana gently rubs my
back.