Here is another Chapter! I hope it is enjoyable!-FFW

Storybrooke, Maine

"How am I supposed to know where Henry is?" Sebastian incredulously answered the demanding tone that Regina used against him. If she had known that he wasn't cursed she certainly wouldn't have done that...

"Where else could he be Sebastian!" The desperation almost made him remorseful, almost. Tightly gripping the bridge of his nose in exasperation of the pleas for the past five minutes, adopted mothers. "And maybe he wouldn't be if you hadn't shown him that stupid website and brought that horrible woman here!" The seeping anger was starting to crawl in his veins as well. How dare she not at least let her son be curious? Their son.

"Technically he's my son too, Regina. I could care less about whatever control you want over him, me, the whole populace of town!" Breathe. Just breathe. "I care about you, Gina. I really do. Don't take offense, but you are very controlling." The other side had gone dead and he couldn't help it. He tossed the phone quite roughly onto his bed and regretted it. It sickeningly smacked the wall before falling down the crack of the bed. He was seething as he slumped to the floor with his back against the opposite wall of the bed. He tried to break the reverie by thinking logically or at least sympathizing with her actions.

It wasn't her fault that her mother was cruel, he had enough evidence from the situation with Daniel to prove it. He even had issues with his parents, he had the scars inside his mind and on his back to prove it. Even if they weren't physically brought by them, they certainly didn't care in the slightest. That was why they had been friends for so long, they understand each other. It also didn't help that Regina had huge trust issues, which is why she hung up on him she didn't want to ruin their bond any further. This leads to her blockage of emotions, including love. This is why Henry doesn't feel loved by her, why he tried to spend his nights over at Sebastian's apartment. His heart ached at the thought, people didn't really know Regina, the way she did love was very affectionate and caring. That did not give her any excuse to what she has done.

All the issues with Snow always made him take her side. She was only a child. Yet, Regina was also emotionally broken. He did not like having two sides to choose from. Now that he thought it through, he could always pretend nothing was going on between the two and take care of Henry once the curse was broken, no hassle there and he absolutely adored his adopted son. He needed to protect Henry.

First, he had to make sure Henry was alright, he had to meet this Emma Swan to confirm she was a good person for Henry to be around, though Sebastian already knew that answer. All the research he dug up on Emma Swan over the course of directing Henry to the right path and the day he left to find her was enough to understand many things. Her foster system round-a-bout and the fact that he knew she would stay due to the fact she repeated history with Henry and would feel overwhelming guilt.

Sebastian retrieved his cell phone and called his nephew. Hopefully, Regina hadn't found out he gave the ten-year-old a phone to contact him with.

"So, running from the cops again?" He couldn't help but tease, when was Henry not trying to have a moment of space from Regina lately.

"Yep, she called you didn't she, Seb?" A smile graced his lips at the dryness of his voice, he was obviously not pleased.

"Oh, indeed. I'm in the doghouse now. Sorry, Henry." He really hadn't meant to get on her bad side, he couldn't exactly help but voice his opinions. Hell, he deserved to be heard he helped raise Henry! All those times Regina was tired from all the crying and nearly broke down in tears over the phone because it didn't stop. Remember the whole controlling thing, Sebastian. God, he was going insane.

"That's alright, you always do your best. Oh, Emma's here, I have to go!" He anxiously replied before hanging up.

"Wait-Okay." All alone again. He walked away from all the negativity settling in his room, he would probably have to sleep on the couch tonight. He hated fighting with his best friend, he never could stand the places they fought in because it reminded him that there may be a time they may never walk away and end up destroying the other. It wasn't like he got much sleep anyway. Six hours was a good night. Four hours was the usual. Being mentally scarred was not exactly the best way to sleep.

He decided to call Dr. Whale to confirm that his heart procedure was to be done in a few days. A catheter ablation for his Atrial Fibrillation. Basically, his heart quivered instead of the normal beating and the procedure may work. He knew what he received it from, it haunted his dreams after all. That was the second worst thing his father had ever done to him. Then he would spend the day mentally preparing for the night, which usually involved deep meditation and letting his frustration out on his punching bag, the one that needed to be reordered again for the third time this year.

Sweet dreams were not made of this.

As the next day rolled around Henry texted Sebastian so that they could eat breakfast at Granny's. He reported that he was here to see his mother, his birth mother, Emma Swan. After doing so much research because of his anxiety for the safety of Henry, he knew that this woman had been in jail when she had Henry in Phoenix, the reason was for theft. She was clean otherwise which definitely soothed his worries. They sat in the back corner by the window while Ruby took their order.

"Coffee. Black." He smiled and couldn't hide his excitement, he knew her cursed self well and once it was broken he would miss her company. She laughed and turned to Henry.

"A hot chocolate with cinnamon. Send it to Emma. She's-" Henry looked mischievous as he spoke, breaking off when Ruby understood the message.

"Over there, got it." Ruby smiled and walked away to place the order. A smirk crossed his lips.

"Very well done, young padawan." Sebastian couldn't help but praise. He may have learned just a bit from him, he was rebellious at heart, not that he needed to teach Henry that. That type of rebelliousness and curiousness was genetics, Sebastian just prayed it was a part of Emma or going against Regina would be difficult.

"Star Wars references in the morning? Must be a good day." Henry raised an eyebrow.

"Of course, I am with my favorite person!" Henry grinned. "Me." He rolled his eyes at the clear sarcasm and turned his attention to Ruby who placed his drink down.

"Thanks, Ruby can always count on you to wake me up." Sebastian shot a smile that had a flirty undertone, hopefully, missed by Henry (Nope).

"Always." She whispered lowly. Sebastian focused on Henry and asked him how school was going.

"Ms. Blanchard's awesome, I mean we wouldn't have started finding the Savior without her, but you know." Sebastian encouraged him to continue. nodded, but just as he was going to add in his two cents, Emma walked over and spoke to Graham, who he didn't notice was there until now. He was being controlled by Regina, technically he had his own choice, yet they were slightly swayed by Regina because he doesn't feel anything. He was going to stop her from doing it any further once he had the chance. His body stiffened and immediately the carefree environment disappeared. His expression turned hard and he couldn't help but feel the rise of protectiveness. Henry, though, looked cheerful. As we stood to confirm her off suspicions.

"We did. I like cinnamon, too." Emma watched him confusingly while glancing at Sebastian in question. He stood behind Henry a few feet.

"Don't you have school?" He was a bit surprised by that answer, he was expecting her to ask why he had sent it.

"Duh. I'm 10. Walk me." She nodded slowly to that. She was about to ask about Sebastian, as she was motioning and about to speak when Henry beat her to it.

"This is my... Well, father figure, you can call him Sebastian. He's the silver lining while living here." His lips twitched and the slight emotional fondness burned across his black eyes before returning to the rigidness he was once before. He reached out a hand for Emma to grasp.

"Sebastian Elder. I'm sure you've met my friend, the mayor. She isn't always so, uptight." He smirked before adding, "Pleasure to meet you, Miss Swan, I presume?" A slightly annoyed look crossed her face before she let go of his hand.

"Emma is fine. I didn't realize Regina had any friends." Sebastian nodded to her dry reply. Like mother like son, though she did watch him carefully, probably because Henry mentioned he was his 'father figure'

"Regina is...interesting. I would like you to know that I am not like her. I'm glad you're here Emma." He tapped Henry's shoulder to get his attention. "School." He said sternly. Henry nodded and beckoned Emma. The two beside each other while Sebastian followed. This was going to be a long walk.

Please tell me if this is too short or too long. I love if you could comment and tell me if I am getting anything wrong or if my writing is the best! I appreciate the help. Love all of you lovely people-FFW.