SQ: Regina Mills was the face of serenity, always calmed and regal, that was of course until she met Emma Swan.
Emma's POV
People change because their life needs to change, some people change because they wanted to be better for themselves or for others. Some people change during times of dispair, because they need to adapt, otherwise they'd perish. I'm not exactly a philosopher, God, I'm not even gonna try to be one, I will only tell the story of how I changed and how I saw other people evolve in front of my own eyes. After all of this, I just don't understand how some cultures don't believe in Evolution. Anyway on with the story...
My name is Emma, I was the deputy in Storybrook, when my life turned upside down, or so I thought. It was a normal day, boring even when I received a call from the Major, -or how I love to call her secretly, Major Hotness-, because her son, Henry, was missing.
The Major is a regal woman, always serene and well dressed, seriously well dressed, but also a smart and tenacious woman. She is the face of what perfect looks like to me: smart, confident and let's not forget a healthy woman, and well, damn those running pants. Her name is Regina and she has a cute little four years old son, who loves to hug people and talk with everyone, and everything, literally even dogs. So when she called the police department, at least three officers, the sheriff and myself included, were ready to go out and look out for the boy, everyone around here loves the kid.
We divided the town in sections so it'd be easier for our search team. I asked for the bay area, where some old playground still stands, because I felt in my gut that it was the place to go seek. Don't ask me why, I just felt that way. When I got there I saw no one around, but the feeling was so strong that I got out of the car and jumped in the slides, fearing that it wouldn't support my weight, but thank God it did, and thank God I did, because Henry was there. He had a little backpack, some cookies and a flashlight. When he saw me, he smiled and a little dimple formed in his chubby cheeks.
"Are you alright kid?- I asked.
" Yup, I'm explorin"-He said while pointing the flashlight at me.
"Your mom is worried kid, I need to take you back to her right now"- I said while trying to get a little closer to see for myself that he wasn't hurt. Henry took that as an opportunity to hug my side and I took us out of there.
" Piggy ride!" He yelled, and I couldn't help but chuckle at his enthusiasm.
We went back to the police car that way.
On the way back to his house, I called his mother and radioed the squad to let them know I found him and that he was safe and didn't have even a scratch on him. Also I discovered that Henry escaped home when his 'mamma' was in the shower, because he wants to be an 'explorer' and needed to explore.
When I got to the Mayor's mansion she was waiting outside with worry screaming on her beautiful face, but also I saw relieve and love for her son, which let me with a warm feeling in my chest.
I remember thinking that when I get a kid of my own, I would love him or her that way, and I want their other parent to do the same.
When I stopped the car, Regina was already on the back of the car waiting to open the door, and when she did, she hugged and kissed Henry with so much care that I felt my own heart going warm at the display. It wasn't a secret the admiration the mayor had for the little boy, but seeing in first row is really something else.
After some time she looked up and stared at me straight in the eye saying an almost silent "Thank you", coupled with a single tear rolling down her tan cheek.
I remember wanting to be that tear to caress her cheek and give her back her smile, I know, it was a weird thought coming from me, but I gotta admit that sometimes I can't help myself and I end up fangirling over Ms. Mills.
" Well deputy, I would like to thank you sincerely, I do not know what I would do without my little prince" -Regina said in a regal silky voice- "Would you like to join us for dinner?"-She finished with a bright smile, and I swear I saw something twinkle in her eye.
I absolutely hated the words that came out of my mouth next.
-" Thank you Madam Mayor, but my shift isn't over just yet, I'm still on duty".
I saw little disappointment in her eyes, and I remember thinking that she had the most expressive eyes in the world.
-"Well, in that case, another time it might be"
-"It might, Madam Mayor"
-"Please, Deputy Swan, call me Regina, you just saved my son"
-"In that case, you can call me Emma, Regina. I think Henry is falling asleep, I don't want to bother you any longer, so..."
-"Oh right, I think his little adventure was exhausting"- Regina said and chuckled a little while staring at her son in admiration -"Another time then Ms. Swan".
-"Another time" I said, with a little nod and a smile, while Regina took Henry in her arms inside.
I stayed in there till she closed the door, and then I felt in a stupor, just realizing the events of mere seconds ago.
Then I noticed the cold wind for the first time that day and went back to the patrol and drove away, not without noticing a dim figure in the window on the top floor.
The days passed and I didn't see them again for weeks, but I remembered the encounter with a little smile each passing day though.
Almost a month after the little escapade, I saw Regina, after a date I had.
Not the kind I'm sure you are thinking about. But one that I'm really proud of, because it was my fourth anniversary of no relapses. I have Bipolar Disorder, but with the help of my meds and my doctor, I have been really great, magnificent even. I just go to my psychiatrist now twice a year to check in and to get my new prescription.
When I got out of the doctor's office, I saw her. And she saw me.
'Till this day I'm not really sure of who was more surprised to see the other in there. I can only speak for myself and say that I was shocked to see Regina in there.
Regina, the face of calmness and authority, of composure and peace was sitting in the exact same spot I was thirty minutes before her. I was certainly stunned, sometimes when I think about it, I still am.
We stared at each other for what felt forever, until a nurse came calling her name and we broke eye contact.
She composed herself and smiled, but somehow it didn't reach her eyes.
-"Miss Swan, it's nice to see you again"- she said and walked past me.
I remember laying on my bed that night wondering why would Regina Mills be in there, and when would I see her again.
It didn't take much waiting for us to meet again, and when we did, it was just the two of us inside of an elevator.