"This day just keeps getting better, and better" Regina thought to herself as she trailed behind her so called partners in Operation Henry. She literally couldn't stand being next to the two Charming idiots leading them through this God-forsaken Jungle. Not only was there Emma being put in a tug of war game between their child's father Neal and Hook, both seeming to know that their in a war for the Swan's heart, but publically displaying it, but there also was the fact that even Regina's former teacher Rumpelstilskin had set off on his own to find Henry, leaving her only a note telling her to not come after him, but to stay and look after the "family." And then there was the fact that Henry was out here probably being fed loads of crap from Pan, who has yet to show what's so terrifying about himself.

Regina hasn't even seen the teenage delinquent perform magic, or battle in one of the numerous fights they've had. A devious smile came across her face as she imagined Pan roasting over a fire like the pig he is, as she and the gang drank wine in celebration, well maybe not the whole gang, but her, Rumple, Hook, and Tinkerbelle at least.

Tinkerbelle saw the smile over her friend's face, and stopped to wait on Regina to catch up to her. "And what has brought such a smile across your face?" Tinkerbelle asked.

Regina glanced at Tinkerbelle, as the smile became wider. She still couldn't believe that Tinkerbelle had somehow found it in her heart to forgive her for her deception, and now they were slowly starting to become the close friends they were. "I was just thinking of a Roasting Pan with one of my infamous apples in his mouth," Regina admitted causing a light laugh to come out of Tinkerbelle.

"Oh darling, that would be quite the sight. But I think your family's too noble to allow you to do such to that terrible child," Tinkerbelle stated.

"They're not my family!" Regina snapped suddenly.

"You can tell that lie to anyone else, and even to yourself, but whether you like it or not, they're your family. After all, you are Snow's stepmother, David's mother in law, Emma's step-grandmother, and your son's mother/step-great-grandmother," Tinkerbelle said before stopping to ponder over what she had just said, before another laugh came out of her. "By god Regina, your family tree is beyond anyone's imagination!" she declared.

"Indeed, and you didn't have to go over the lineage part, it's hard enough as it is to keep my patience with these people! Do you see what I have to deal with on a daily basis?" Regina asked.

"Indeed I do…but don't worry, when we get back to Soaringbook-"

Regina laughed at her friend's mispronouncing the name of her town. "Storybrooke, dear?" she clarified.

"Whatever, you know what I mean. You won't be going back alone, and if your son is the Truest Believer as Pan thinks…I might be able to get my wings and curse out Blue once and for all!" Tinker said imagining all the words that will be said to that holier than thou Pixie.

"And you know what…I've been looking for someone to help me run business in town. But given my history, no one would ever consider helping me. I need you to be my private assistant Tinker, and it's the least I can do after how I burned you," Regina whispered turning to face Tinker.

"Regina…we've been over this, I forgive you. You shouldn't let guilt run your decisions," Tinker sighed.

"Believe me dear, I did a lot of things in my life, and I hold vey, very, very small remorse for them because I know there's nothing I can do to change it. But you are one of the few I feel I must at least make right. So, will you take the job?" Regina asked.

Tinkerbelle hooked her arm around Regina's and nodded with a smile as they continued walking. "Alright of course I will, but I do want to know something about that night you were supposed to meet Lion Tattoo man," Tinkerbelle stated.

"Tinkerbelle, I really don't wanna discuss him…"

"No, listen! I think there may still be a chance for your happiness, darling."

"There isn't!"

"How do you know?"

"Because the man with the Lion Tattoo more than likely has heard of the Evil Queen, and I think he'd count his blessings if he knew that I didn't come in that Tavern."

"But listen to me…destiny always finds it's place!"

"Did it really? If that was the case…then Daniel would still be here!"

"Daniel would want this for you! He would want for you to be happy again! Didn't you say that he told you to love again? Then honor his wishes!"

"It's not that simple, Tinkerbelle? That man in the Tavern…I think he's so much better off without me," Regina said as a look of sorrow came over her face, and Tinkerbelle looked into her friend's eyes, and saw something she never saw before: the truth about the man.

"You knew him didn't you?" Tinkerbelle accused in shock.

"What! What would make you think that?" Regina asked.

"Because I see it in your eyes! You knew that man, and you became scared, why?" Tinkerbelle demanded.

"I think we're done with this talk Tink," Regina said as she attempted to walk away before Tinkerbelle grabbed her friend's hand pulling her back over to her, and stared into her friend's eyes. "What do you want from me?" Regina asked seething.

"The truth!" Tinkerbelle replied with just as much attitude.

"Fine!" Regina yelled snatching her hand out of Tinkerbelle's hand. "I knew him! I knew the man with the lion tattoo, and trust me, whose he with now is far better than me!" Regina declared.

"What was his name, Regina?"

"Robin…Robin Hood, and he was my first real friend" Regina replied sitting down on a log, clasping her hands together. Tinkerbelle nodded before she sat down next to her, and folded her legs knowing that she was gonna be in for a tale.