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(Henry has been staying with Regina for a justover two weeks now.)
Regina had just got home from work. Henry was playing some video games in the living room while Regina was in the kitchen making them dinner.
While she was cooking she started to think about how well things had been going with Henry since he came home. But She was still trying to wrap her mind around everything. She had so many feelings going on she didn't even know what to think. She
had pinched herself so many times since she brought Henry home to make sure this was all real. Henry chose her. Everything he said... Tears filled her eyes as she thought about it again. She looked over towards her son and hiccuped back a
sob. She finally had her son. And not just a version of having him she actually had him. He had a place for her in his heart and he wanted her. She felt like she could finally breathe. Her whole world revolved around her son and his rejecting
her was the hardest thing she'd ever had to face. She never excepted it and kept fighting for him. She dedicated her life to trying to make him believe she did truly love him despite of what others believed. She tried so hard to be worthy
of him. And seeing her son now, happy with a smile and content with just her. She could hardly believe it. She thought losing Robin to his first wife was yet again another sign from the universe that she just wasn't meant to be happy, that
she would never get a happy ending. But now, even with the heartache and pain of losing her soulmate she felt true happiness as she watched her son. Maybe she could get a happy ending after all.
Regina was pulled out of her thoughts at the sound of her phone starting to ring.
"Mom, your phone's ringing!"
Henry yelled not looking away from his video game.
"Thank you honey I heard it." Regina answered as she picked up her cell from the counter, smiling as she saw how concentrated Henry was on his game.
She looked down at her cell and saw that it was Emma calling. Her smile fell and she debated not answering it. She was still angry at Emma for bringing Marian back. Emma had taken away her soulmate. She didn't want to talk to Emma right now
or anytime soon for that matter. She was happy she had Henry with her and he was her happy ending she always wanted but that didn't make her heartbreak over Robin any less painful or any easier to deal with... or any less Emma's fault.
But she didn't even want to deal with it. She just wanted to forget and be rid of the pain so she could focus on her son and have a happy life.
She pulled out of her thoughts as the rings stopped and a missed call notification came up on the screen of her phone. She sighed thinking she wouldn't have to deal with Emma. Well, at least not tonight. But just as soon as she thought that,
the phone began to ring again. It was Emma recalling. Regina inwardly groaned and answered the phone.
"Hello?" Regina answered.
"Oh hey! Regina it's Emma," Emma said. Regina could hear a hint of nervousness in her voice.
"Yes I know. I do have caller ID as do most people. Now what is it Miss Swan?" Regina replied being short with her.
"How's Henry? Is he doing alright? He hasn't answered any of my calls or texts for a couple of days now. Is his phone broken or something?" Emma asked sounding worried.
"Henry is fine and so is his phone. Why wouldn't he be alright?"
Regina answered her question followed by another question.
"I don't know I just... Never Mind. Could you please just tell him to check his phone?" Emma ended with yet another question.
Regina paused and didn't answer right away. She was worried. She didn't want Emma to talk Henry out of his decision. She explained and was very clear with her earlier that this is what Henry wanted and this washis
choice. She wasn't doubting that Henry meant it when he said he wanted to stay with her, she just didn't even want the opportunity for Emma to put doubt in Henry's head or make him feel obligated to do something he didn't want to do. But she realized
despite her fears, she needed to be honest with Henry. Honesty was her greatest ally with him and she knew that. Just as Henry took that step to fully trust her this time and let her in again she needed to trust him that he wouldn't walk out
on her.
"Regina, you still there? Emma questioned after the moment of silence.
"Yes, sorry. Of course, I'll tell him." Regina answered, her voice softer and kinder. She knew she had to be nice to Emma. Especially right now because despite her boiling anger towards the blonde, Henry still loved Emma. She needed to play her
cards right so she didn't ruin this for herself with Henry. She had to think about Henry not her own feelings. Because that's what mothers do right?
"Oh ok, thanks Regina." Emma said sounding surprised at Regina's change in tone.
"Will that be all Miss Swan?" Regina asked as nicely as she could while she pictured throwing a fireball at Emma. She quickly tried to stop the enjoyable image in her head as she told herself, "This is for Henry."
"Yeah, I guess so.." Emma's voice trailed off.
"Well, alright then. Goodbye."
"Goodbye Regi-"
Regina hung up before Emma finished. She closed her eyes and held the bridge of her nose as she sharply exhaled her frustration. She took a few deep breaths and then heard the timer on the oven go off.
"Pull it together. Henry is more important than revenge." She told herself in her head.
"Henry, honey, dinner is ready!" She called.
She finished setting the last thing on the table when she saw Henry walk in.
"This smells amazing, mom!" Henry rubbed his hands together excitedly as he walked towards the table.
"Thank you, dear," Regina smiled. "Now come sit! You'll have to see if it tastes as good as you claim it smells."
Henry sat and quickly took a bite.
"Oh definitely! Yup!" Henry said with his mouth full as he signed a thumbs up.
They both laughed.
"Thank you but don't talk with your mouth full dear." Regina said with a smile but in a tone Henry knew all to well.
"Right, sorry mom." Henry smiled back eliciting a chuckle from his mother.
They continued to make small talk throughout the rest of dinner while they ate.
Dinner was almost over when Regina decided to deliver Emma's message.
"So, Emma called earlier. She said you haven't been answering her calls or texts for a couple of days now."
Henry's smile was no longer present and he looked down towards his plate and started pushing his food around. Immediate red flags went up in Regina and she went into full on mom mode. She couldn't help it.
"Henry..." She started. "Is there something on your mind?"
Henry looked up at his mother but only looked at her in the eye for a brief second before quickly averting his gaze and looking around everywhere but her eyes.
"No, sorry I spaced for a second. Um, Emma, right I'll check my phone. I haven't seen anything from her yet so I must've just missed it." He lied.
Regina immediately knew he just lied. He couldn't have "just missed" her calls and texts because he had been on his phone and texting with his friends non stop it seemed. She was getting worried now. It wasn't like Henry to just lie for no reason.
Or was there a reason? She decided to press further to try and get him to talk.
"Henry.. You and I both know that's not true. You've been on your phone a lot." She said in a very calm tone, trying to make sure he knew she wasn't upset.
Henry looked up at her.
"I- I- Uh.." Henry stuttered around his words as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Yeah, I saw her calls and texts." He said putting his hands in his lap and fumbled with his fingers.
Regina just stared towards him hoping he would continue. But he didn't. So, she decided to push again.
"So, why didn't you answer her, and feel the need to lie to me about it?" She asked not being upset but firm. She wanted to get to the bottom of this.
"I don't know." Henry said half heartedly.
Regina felt something wasn't right.
"Are you sure? I think you do know why."
"I don't want to talk about it, ok?" Henry didn't look away from his fumbling hands.
"Henry, honey, look at me." Regina started. She reached her hand forward to turn his face toward her.
She pulled his chin gently til his face aligned with hers. His eyes still looked downward avoiding eye contact.
"Honey please look at me. You can tell me anything."
He finally looked up into her eyes and Regina saw tears welling up in his eyes. But before she could say anything further he pulled his face away from her hand and quickly stood up.
"I said I didn't want to talk about it, alright?" Henry said a little loud. Before turning away and running up the stairs to his room.
"Honey wait-" Regina called, standing up from her seat but was too late. He was already up the stairs. She heard his bedroom door shut.
Regina didn't know whether to go after him or to give him space for a bit to calm down. He got upset so quick. She was so confused. Something was obviously bothering him and he was upset about something. But what? She sighed heavily debating what
to do.
She decided to give him space for a while. So she cleaned up the kitchen quickly and decided she would go up and check on him when she was done. She wanted to get to the bottom of this and figure out what was going on.
She finished and headed up the stairs. She took a deep breath as she knocked. A second passed before she heard a barely audible "come in."
She took a deep breath and opened the door.
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