Regina awoke a few hours later just as the early morning sun was gracing the kingdom with it's presence. Her body ached from the hard ground and when she went to stretch she completely forgot about Roland who was now curled up right next to her with his head resting on her thigh.

She smiled at the sight once it registered. She missed this, the comfort knowing that someone was relying on her completely. She just had to find his father because she knew what it was like to lose a son, she wanted to make sure that his father wouldn't have to feel like she did everyday since she lost Henry. It was now her mission, and her mission alone.

The boy woke with a start and jolted awake. Looking from side to side he was trying to register his surroundings and then he looked at Regina and remembered. He gave her a bright smile and hugged her. "Thank you for not leaving me" he said genuinely.

"Did you ever doubt me and my promise to help you?" she laughed as she stuck her tongue out at him and poked his nose. This made him giggle.

She decided it was time to look for his father and they wouldn't waste their time going to the castle now. She didn't need Snow's help; she could do this on her own. He had come to her, he needed her, and she was not going to let him down.

She knelt down to his level and softly asked, "Roland, what can you remember about where you live? Any landmarks that could possibly help me find where your home is?" She was hopeful that he could remember something.

"My daddy and his friends have a camp, but when I left it was dark. I'm sorry Regina" he looked like he was starting to tear up slightly so she pulled him to her and picked him up. She brushed the tears that began to roll down his cheeks away. He grinned and hugged her neck tighter and said, "Don't ever leave me" and in a moment of weakness she replied, "I never will"