A heart for a heart

Many years have passed, it is true, but it still happens, sometimes, that he come to visit in her dreams.

Yet, lately things has changed because to the question – the only one – that the man always asked to her, the answer isn't just a silent exchange of glances anymore.

She smiles authentically, her eyes shine and the tears are an expression of joy, not pain.

"Are you happy, now, Regina?"

"Yes, father. Now I am."

When Henry smiles to her and pronounces his first "ma-ma" she knows she couldn't be happier than this.