*Flashback*

Emma had decided that what she needed was a night with her girlfriend and friends. Regina had always declined when Emma invited her to have drinks with her, Ruby and Mary Margaret. Regina claimed it wasn't her scene but Emma was determined to show off her girlfriend. Of course the others didn't know that Regina was Emma's girlfriend, but still.

"Emma, I really don't feel comfortable hanging out with Henry's teacher and the waitress from Granny's." Regina had said.

"But you're all important to me. I want them to like you and I want you to like them. Just one drink and then I promise if you're miserable we can go and I'll never ask you again." Emma pouts her lip and Regina knows she's lost this argument.

The Rabbit Hole was always busy on Friday nights. It seemed like every adult in Storybrooke felt the need to get mind blowingly drunk at the end of each work week. This was not where Regina wanted to be, but she couldn't disappoint Emma. She can feel the judging stares from Ruby and Mary Margaret the moment she and Emma enter the bar. So much for them liking her. Not that the mayor cared, but she didn't want Emma's hopes to get crushed.

"C'mon." Emma smiles pulling Regina to the table where her friends are sitting. Ruby and Mary Margaret stop talking the moment the two sit. Regina was sure she'd been the subject of whatever conversation they'd just ended. The waitress comes up and asks for their orders. Emma asks for a beer and instinctively orders Regina a glass of red wine.

"So, Emma, how are things with Graham?" Ruby asks. Regina tenses. Before Emma and her had gotten together they had gotten in a full blown fist fight over the man. It wasn't until he stepped down as sheriff that he and Regina stopped sleeping together and Regina realized it wasn't Emma she'd been jealous of. She'd been green with envy at the thought of Graham kissing her Emma. But then Emma admitted that she didn't like Graham. She too was more interested in the woman Graham had been romancing with.

"Oh, uh fine." Emma lies. "We're just friends. I realized he's not really my type."

"But he's so cute!" Mary Margaret exclaims. "And he's single now that…" She trails off suddenly remembering that Regina is there. Emma squeezes Regina's hand under the table.

"I...actually like someone else." Emma admits. "But we're-" Ruby cuts the blonde off.

"Who!?" Ruby asks in excitement. "Is August? Or Archie? He doesn't strike me as your type but I mean whatever floats your boat."

"They aren't ready to be open with a relationship." Emma answers. Regina feels extremly uncomfortable. It was only a matter of time before they figure it out.

"Oh Emma get out now!" Mary Margaret advises. "This person must be playing games with you. Not wanting people to know means they aren't serious."

"I think that's for Emma to decide." Regina pipes up. Ruby and Mary Margaret gape at her.

"You've been her friend for a whole five seconds and you think you get a say?" Ruby demands. Regina flares.

"Emma shouldn't have to hide her relationship. She's been through enough as it is. If you were really her friend you'd be saying the same thing." Mary Margaret adds.

"This was stupid. Emma, I'm leaving." Regina says grabbing her jacket and rising. "Are you coming or staying?"

"She's staying." Ruby states.

"Actually guys, I'm gonna go too. I'm sorry but Regina's my friend too and she didn't deserve to be attacked. She's allowed to have an opinion just as much as you are." With that the pair leave. Mary Margaret and Ruby were shocked but didn't seem to suspect that Regina was Emma's secret lover.

"Hey, Regina, you know I don't think that right?" Emma says once they're in the car. "I don't think either of us are ready to be open yet."

"I know." Regina whispers. "Thanks for taking my side and choosing to come with me."

"I'll always choose you." Emma smiles lacing her fingers with Regina's.

4:

Regina wakes up and smells the mouth watering odor of bacon. She rises from the sofa, careful not to wake up Henry, and follows the delicious scent. Emma was standing at the stove in her PJs. Regina forces herself to remember that this is all temporary. She and Emma are over, things will never go back to this sense of domesticity. They aren't a family anymore, this is no longer a happy home.

"Morning." Regina manages. Emma turns and smiles.

"I made coffee and breakfast is almost done." Emma says. "I was thinking we could take Henry to the park today."

"I don't know." Regina answers cautiously. "What will people think?"

"C'mon." Emma pleads. "We'll never get this chance with him again. He's growing so fast." Emma pouts and Regina sighs. She supposes it's a great day for the park.

Regina feels extremly awkward as they walk around the park. People are staring but that's not what bothers her. What bothers her is knowing how soon this will all come to an end. Emma and Regina eventually sit and a bench and watch Henry play. He look so happy and carefree. After a while Henry announces that he's hungry. Emma and Regina laugh and decide they should feed the rapidly growing boy.

Five year old Henry knew he could trust Emma, unlike infant Henry, and had taken a liking to her. He demands to hold both of his mother's' hands while the walk. That Swan-Mills gang pay little attention to their surroundings. Emma and Regina are too busy listening to the story Henry is telling them. They don't notice Snow and David watching them. They don't see the frightened looks on Emma's parent's faces. The Charmings were terrified because to them and anyone else who saw, Emma, Regina and Henry looked like a family.

Emma was in awe. She couldn't stop watching her son and Regina. After a long day out, Regina was letting Henry help her cook dinner. He was standing on a step stool so he could reach the counter. The two were giggling about something. They were so close and it nearly broke Emma's heart. She wouldn't let Henry forget this when the spell wears off. She promises herself that she won't let him turn against Regina again..

"Emma!" Henry calls. "Look! I'm cooking." Emma smiles back at him.

"I see that, kid." She replies. "I bet it'll taste amazing."

"Okay, my little prince." Regina says lifting the child and gently placing him on the floor. "Go wash your hands and then you can help Emma set the table."

"Okay, mommy!" Henry grins before scampering off.

After dinner and ice cream, Regina gets her son all ready for bed and tucks him in. She could feel the magic wearing off him and knew it was only a matter of time before he returned to his normal self. She was going to miss him and Emma so much, but she was so grateful she'd gotten this time with them. At least when they left her again she could look back on these few days.

"Goodnight, Henry, I love you." Regina says leaning in to kiss his forehead.

"I love you too, mommy." Henry yawns. Regina brushes some hair off his face. "Tell Emma I said goodnight too."

"I will, little prince." Regina assures. Henry's eyes are heavy and are nearly closed when he suddenly pops them back open.

"Mommy?" He asks curiously. "Do you love, Emma?" Regina looks at her son in surprise, unsure how to answer him. She ponders for another moment on what to say but Henry has fallen asleep. She sighs before planting a final kiss on his head before she rises and leaves the room.

Regina tosses and turns that night. By 5:30 the following morning, she gives up and heads into the kitchen to make a pot of coffee. She had just pressed the start button when she hears the familiar footsteps.

"Good morning, Miss. Swan." Regina smirks. Emma mumbles something incoherent. "The coffee just finished brewing." Emma watches as Regina pours the hot, caffeinated liquid into two mugs.

"Why are you awake?" Emma finally asks.

"Couldn't sleep." Regina answers vaguely. Emma knows that Regina is thinking about Henry.

"When did things change between you two?" Emma asks. Regina sighs. As much as Regina didn't want to talk about it she knew Emma wasn't going to let it go.

"When I told him he was adopted. He was nine when I finally admitted it to him but I think he suspected things for a while. After that he started to pull away and no matter how hard I tried he felt like he was alone. Then your mother gave him that fairytale book and he realized the truth. That's when he started to hate me and honestly, I can't say I blame him." Regina's voice cracks a touch.

"I don't hate you." Emma and Regina turn, surprised to see Henry back to his normal self. The spell was completely worn off. "I was angry and confused, but I've never hated you." Regina is at a loss for words. Henry steps closer and, to Regina's surprise, hugs his mother tightly. Even if she's shocked they mayor doesn't hesitate to hold Henry close to her. She hugs him like it's the last chance she'll ever get.

"I love you, Henry." She whispers.

"I love you too, mom." He says sincerely. "I'm sorry I pushed you away. Despite how cold I was to you, you still took care of me while I was under that spell. I remember all of it." By now Emma and Regina are both teary eyed by their son's words. "I don't want to lose you." Regina sniffles before speaking.

"Oh, Henry, you could never lose me. I'm your mother, I raised you and nothing you do or say could ever make me love you less." Regina's voice is motherly and reassuring. Emma watches the loving moment and realizes, it's time for her to talk to her parents.

Emma had left Henry with Regina, she wasn't sure if he should be around for impending conversation she was about to have with Snow and David. She also knew that Henry wanted to be with his other mother right now and she wasn't going to interfere. They deserved to have some time for just the Queen and her little prince. When Emma enters the loft her parents look relieved to see them.

"Where's Henry? Is he okay?" They ask. Emma assures them that Henry is perfectly fine and that the spell had worn off. She tells them that he was spending time with Regina but she wasn't here to discuss Henry.

"It-it's about Regina." Emma begins. "I love her and I want to be with her."

"She bewitched you!" Charming exclaims. "You and Henry need to get away from that villain."

"You don't know the Regina I do!" Emma argues, growing irritated. She wishes they'd just listen to her. "I've made up my mind. I just wanted you to know."

"Emma, we can't support this." Snow states firmly. "It's either her or your family." Emma rises for where she's seated at the table.

"She's my family. Her and Henry." Emma tells them strongly. "And as much as I want you to be too...if I make the choice between you and her….I'll choose Regina every time." Without another word Emma leaves the loft. For the first time since the curse broke Emma feels like she's done something right. She was choosing to be happy and nothing could get in the way of that. Emma smiles as she thinks about telling Regina the news. They were finally going to get the one thing they both craved so deeply; someone who loved them unconditionally.

A/N How will Regina react to Emma's news? And are there trouble REALLY over? ;) I personally can't wait for you guys to get the next two chapters! They're my favorites of the ones I've written so far! I'll update soon! -Kaila :)