Took me longer to get this chapter written than I hoped between school and life. Kind of slow and boring but the last chapter should be better. I hope to have chapter 3 uploaded fairly soon, it's already partially written and will be longer.
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"Henry?" James sat on the bench next to his grandson. Grandson! He still could not believe it. His baby girl was all grown up with a child of her own.
"What?"
"I need to talk to you. About your…" he paused. "About Regina."
"What about her?"
"I think you should let her explain what happened."
"Why? She used magic after she said she was done. She used magic to kill someone."
"Daniel was already dead. Dr. Whale brought him back to life."
"She still used magic."
"For you." James sighed. He hated that he was defending the Evil Queen but knew she had actually used magic for good this time. He continued, "Regina used her magic to protect you. She wanted to save Daniel but he was too violent. If it weren't for you, she probably would have left him alive. As much as I hate to admit it, she does love you."
"But why did she use magic?"
"You'll have to ask her that."
"I don't know if I want to talk to her."
"I know you're mad at her, I am too, but she's still your mother and if you want answers you have to ask her."
"I guess so," he stared at the ground. "Can we go find her now?"
"Of course." James stood up and caught sight of the former mayor's car. "It looks like she's nearby. Her car's here."
"Good." Henry stated firmly.
"Want to see her before you change your mind?" James said with a slightly teasing tone in his voice. He was trying to lighten the mood and by Henry's lack of response, he decided he failed. "Come on, kid. Let's go find your mom."
The two wandered the town for a couple of hours looking for Regina before returning to the bench they had been sitting on. James glanced down the street. "Her car's still here. We looked all over. Where do you think she is?"
"I don't know," Henry sighed. "I'm starting to get worried."
As much as he hated to admit it, James was worried as well. The town was, understandably, angry with the queen. He knew they wanted to make her pay and while he felt the same, he also knew Regina was hurting. That she was not the same person who had enacted the curse all those years ago. He understood as well that her change was because of the boy sitting next to him. Despite what the other people thought, she loved her son and nothing would ever change that.
"Mom!" Henry's voice drew James back to the matter at hand. He looked up to see Regina walking toward her car.
Henry jumped up and ran toward her. "Mom!"
Regina turned, revealing her tearstained face to the others. Henry launched himself into her arms, causing her to stumble back. "Henry!" she held him tightly, feeling fresh tears prick at her eyes.
"Mom? Can we talk?" Henry asked. "I want to know what happened."
"Of course we can talk," she replied, kissing his forehead. "Can it wait until tomorrow, though? I just spent two hours talking to Archie. I need time to rest."
He nodded. "Can I stay with you tonight?"
"I'd love that but it's up to your grandpa."
Henry turned to James. "Can I stay with Mom?"
Hesitantly, James nodded. "I'll come get you tomorrow afternoon."
Grateful, Regina looked up with a sad smile. "Thank you, David."
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