Hello all. Sorry I haven't been here. I've been going through some horrible stuff lately. To make up for that, you will have two chapters tonight. To be honest, I'm kind of thinking of making this story short. I don't get many reviews anymore so I feel like maybe this story should just come to an end. We'll see. Anyway...here you go

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Chapter 3

The next morning, Malroy wasn't as excited for school as she previously had been Emma tried to reassure her that things would be better today, but she was still cautions. It didn't help that Regina was in bed not feeling well, leaving Emma alone to get the kids ready.

"Mom is never sick. Is she going to be okay?"

Emma looked at Henry and put her hand on his. "She will be okay. The baby grew a little last night and mom is just adjusting." The blonde tried to keep the worried look off her face so she didn't scare the kids, though Cora saw it. Magical pregnancies were rare and the only one Cora had ever seen was Emma's, and when Emma had baby growth spurts, it didn't affect her at all. In fact, the first one came when she was sleeping and she didn't even feel it. Of course, all pregnancies were different and with magical, that was especially true, however, with how hard they worked to get Regina pregnant, they worried more with her.

Lacey had called as soon as Mal told her Regina was out today and said she could take Rose and pick up DJ so Emma could take care of Regina. This was the plan for what would happen once Regina had the baby, so it was nice to have it as back up now. Regina insisted that Emma still take Malory and Eva to the bus stop, having agreed that Henry could walk with his friends to school.

"Go say bye to Mom and we'll head out."

The The kids went up and Emma started leaning up. Cora looked at the blonde and wanted to comfort her.

"Regina will be okay, Em, she's strong."

Emma sighed and leaned against the counter. "What if she's not? What if we lose the baby? She'll be crushed - we all will be."

Cora came over to Emma and wrapped her arms around her, hugging her tight. She knew Emma was trying to stay strong for Regina - for everyone really - but that she needed comfort too. Emma sunk into her embrace and let Cora hold her until they heard foot steps coming down the stairs. Emma quick wiped her face before all three kids came in the kitchen.

"Mom says you both need to take us to the bus stop and not fuss over her." Eva announced, grabbing her lunch box and handing Malory's to her.

"That sounds like mom. Okay, let's get going. Henry, you have a good day, and don't let your friend make you late or no more walking." Emma ruffled his hair. "I love you."

"I won't be late, Mamma. I love you, too." He gave both Emma and Cora a hug and headed out to his friends. He had invited Lily to go tiwh, but all her friends rode the bus so she declined his offer.

After finishing cleaning the kitchen, Emma made sure the girls were ready. Cora sent them to the hall and looked at Emma, the blonde already knowing what she was going to say.

"I know Regina wants me to go with you, but I don't feel right leaving her."

In all honesty, Emma was thankful for that. "Good. I didn't want her here alone either. We're talking about a woman who went to work while she had a fever of 102 and the flu. Nothing keeps her in bed."

Exactly. Maybe she's just being careful for the baby, but I'd like to be here either way."

"Well, I'll be honest, I did call for a midwife to come here since she won't go to the doctor. She'll be here around the time I get back."

"Good. I'm glad. Now go."

Cora hugged the twins and Emma then headed out with them. Eva chatted easily as they walked to the bus stop while Malory drug her feet. Once there, Eva started talking to Lily and Emma took Malory aside.

"Honey, I promise you that today will be better. I wouldn't make you go if I didn't believe that."

"You wouldn't?"

"No, baby girl. I'd never send you somewhere knowing you'd be hurt. Please try and trust me."

"I'll try, Mamma."

"Can you try something else for me?"

Malory looked up at her. "What?"

Emma tapped her nose. "Smile. Baby girl, you are an amazing person. I want you to believe that with out needing Alexandra or anyone else to tell you."

"I love you, Mamma. I'll try."

Malory gave Emma a hug and Emma looked over seeing Ashley - Ella - whatever it was she went by now, with Alexandra. Malory looked too and stayed close to Emma. Before anyone could say anything, Eva stood in front of her sister, scowling at Alexandra.

"You stay away from my sister! I won't let you make her cry again."

Both pride and embarrassment hit Emma as she pulled Eva back. "Eva, that's enough." She said softly.

"It's okay." Ashley smiled down at Eva. "You're very protective of your sister. She's lucky to have you. Alex has something she wants to say, though. Is that okay?"

Alex looked at Eva, knowing she'd have to go through her first. "I'm sorry for what I said yesterday." Eva just looked at her, arms still folded, so she continued. "i was scared to go to a new school and my grandpa tolded me that people like other people if they see them be mean to someone. Mommy tolded me he was wrong and I'm glad, cuz I didn't want to hurt you." She then looked at Malory. "I'm sorry I maded you cry, Malory. Eva, I'm sorry I said you was a boy. I'm sorry for everything I said and did and I won't do it again." She then looked at Emma. "I'm sorry for what I said about you and Mayor Swan-Mills. I don't believe it and I was only repeating what my grandpa said." Her eyes were filled with tears and she looked scared. "I won't say things like that ever again."

The girl looked terrified and Emma smiled softly, taking Alex's hands into hers. "What a brave girl you are. It's not easy to admit you were wrong, and it's even harder to face the people you hurt and ask for forgiveness." Emma was trying to make a point of this to her girls, as well as to make Alex relax a little. "I forgive you, Alex. Thank you for your apology. Malory? Eva? Alex did a very brave thing by apologizing. Do you think you can forgive her like I did?"

Eva looked to Malory, leaving it up to her first. Malory looked at Alex and gave a nod. "I forgive you."

"I do, too." Eva added. "But if you hurt my sister again, I won't forgive you."

Alex let out a breath and blinked her tears away, giving a little smile. "I wont, I promise." She looked at Malory again. "You can play house with us today if you want."

"Do I hafta be a maid?"

Alex shook her head. "No. You can be what ever or whoever you want. We can all be mommies!"

Eva went back to one of her friends and Ashley smiled at Emma, sitting by her as Malory and Alex kept talking. "She really is sorry. She felt bad all night. She's not a bad kid."

Emma nodded with a smile. "Ashley, I would never say she's a bad kid. I was mad, yes. It's hard to see your child so hurt. But I also knew that this wasn't the Alex I knew from the park and in meeting. No one thinks she's bad, Ashley. I promise. Don't worry."

"It's a small town and I was afraid she'd be looked at as the brat, when really, she has a good heart."

"I get that. I know some people look at Malory as a snobby child because she doesn't talk much and when she does, she likes to correct people. I know it's hard to know that people think things of your children. The fact is, anyone with children or who work with children or know children will know that five year olds are testing things. I hope that Alex and Malory can be friends, I really do and I really am glad to give her another chance."

"Thank you so much, Emma. It's hard to be a mother knowing that others are judging."

Emma nodded and smiled. "It is, but try not to worry about what others think. She was so scared, but she still apologized. That's huge, Ashley, you should be proud."

The bus came and Emma hugged her girls before heading home. She was glad that both Malory and Alex would have fresh starts at school. As she walked up the drive to her door, a red-headed woman met her with a smile.

"Mrs. Swan-Mills?"

Emma smiled warmly. "Please call me Emma. You must be the midwife? I'm sorry, they didn't give me your name."

The woman nodded. "Yes. My name is Sara. It's nice to meet you. I've been told that this is a magical pregnancy, but I'm sure I can still help out."

Emma opened the door and motioned for Sara to come in. "Thank you. I'm probably worrying about nothing, but my wife very rarely takes a sick day. To be honest," Emma lowered her voice, "it took some time for Regina to conceive and I know it would crush her if something happened to the baby."

Sara nodded, giving a reassuring nod. "Don't worry, Emma, I'm sure everything will be fine."

"Thank you. She doesn't exactly know you're coming, so let me go warn her quick. Make yourself at home." Emma then went upstairs while Sara -or shall we say, Zelena - looked around.

"Doesn't seem like you really need this baby, sister dear." She said under her breath, looking at pictures of the family.

"Regina?" Emma came into the room finding Cora placing a cloth on Regina's head. "Baby? What's wrong?" Worry filled Emma as Regina looked very white.

"It's okay, Em, I'm just feeling a bit hot."

"It's not okay, baby, please don't lie to me."

Regina sighed and reached for Emma's hand. "There's no fever, I'm just hot."

Emma squeezed her hand. "Fine, but I called a midwife to make sure. I don't want any arguing, she's already here. It was either that or I force you to go to the doctor."

Regina sighed, but gave a small nod. "Okay fine. But only for you, love."

"I'll leave you two alone. Call me if you need me."

Cora went down the back stairs into the kitchen as Emma went down the front and brought Sara up to their room. The woman gave a warm smile as she sat by Regina's bed.

"I'm Sara, it's nice to meet you."

Regina sat up a bit and tried to place the woman, though she couldn't. Not that she knew everyone, there were many people from their world that Regina had never met. "It's nice to meet you too."

Sara started with feeling Regina's stomach, which seemed to actually make Regina feel better. "The baby grew, didn't it? I did read up on magical pregnancies before coming here so I would know more about it."

"It did. Last night, he or she grew, however, when Emma had the twins, she didn't even really feel when they would grow."

Sara kept rubbing Regina's stomach, smiling softly as the baby kicked. "Everyone is different, Regina, you may feel things more than Emma did just because your bodies are different." Little did Regina know, as Sara was feeling around, she was also using her magic, sending little spurts through to the baby.

Regina winced as she felt more pain and Emma took her hand. Sara looked at her and held her hands still. "Is it hurting more? I don't want to scare you, but it seems as though the baby grew, but your body didn't grow enough for it."

Suddenly, there was a crash as the cups Cora had on a tray fell to the floor and the next moment, Sara was being held against the wall with Cora's magic. "Keep your hands off my daughter!"

"Cora! What on earth are you doing?" Emma gasped as she stood.

Sara just started laughing. "Oh, but I'm your daughter too. Or did you forget?"

"What? Mother, what is going on here?" Regina asked with a wince.

"Yes, Mother. Why don't you tell Regina who I am?"

Emma wasn't exactly sure what was going on, but she didn't like it. She placed herself between Sara and Regina and was ready to use magic if need be.

"How did you get here, Zelena? You weren't in the Enchanted Forest."

"No I wasn't, but you and Regina aren't the only ones with magic. Now move aside, I have to finish what I was doing."

Regina rubbed her now throbbing stomach. "What did you do? It hurts so much worse now."

Zelena smirked. "You already have so much, Regina, you don't need that baby."

With that, Cora grabbed Zelena's wrist and the two disappeared. Emma had no idea what the hell just happened, but she looked at Regina and stroked her cheek. "We're going to the doctor."

Regina didn't argue, she just nodded and let Emma use her magic to take them to the hospital. Meanwhile, Cora had locked Zelena up in the one cell that was magic proof deep within the hospital. She put her hand on her chest and took some deep breaths. How would she ever explain this to Regina? Would she be forgiven? She closed her eyes as she tried to make her heart stop pounding.