To anyone who was curious why Regina wasn't invited: Why isn't she ever invited to dinner (except that one time... but that didn't go well)? Why did Henry run off to hug Emma and leave Regina behind?
I did write this chapter to give the Regina fans (Evil Regals?) something to go on... But don't hate me for not inviting her (or for not giving a straight answer about why)!
Henry had been staying at Regina's for the past month, as it was the only way she would allow him to go on a trip with the rest of his family. Emma showed up at Regina's doorstep, and knocked on the door.
Though she was expecting Regina to open the door, it was Henry instead.
"Hey Mom, I'm almost ready," he said.
Henry was as quick to open the door, as he was to run off to his room for his things. He sprinted up the stairs, leaving Emma alone on the porch. She stepped inside and waited until she heard the clicking of heels.
"Good morning, Miss Swan," said Regina.
"Regina," Emma greeted curtly.
"I trust you'll take good care of him."
Before Emma could respond, Henry came along dragging the wheels of his suitcase down the stairs.
"Kid, be careful," Emma yelled up at him.
"Sorry," Henry said sheepishly. "I'm just really excited."
"Speaking of, we have to get going or we'll miss the flight. Thanks for looking after him Regina," Emma said taking Henry's suitcase and heading out the door.
"Bye, Mom," Henry said as he hugged Regina.
He then ran along to catch up with his birth mother. Emma hoisted the suitcase into the trunk of her mother's vehicle, and then the two climbed in.
Regina watched from her porch as the car drove away with her son.