Emma wouldn't even notice that they already spent three days in the hospital if the ICU didn't have windows. Time flew differently for her when Henry's life was at stake. She knew she had to do something. She knew that waiting and pacing around her kid's bed wouldn't save him or bring them the much needed money. What she should do? Where to look for help? Regina said it herself. She couldn't expect the hospital to pay for the treatment, it was her who should get the money. But how?

„Miss Swan?" a voice filled the silent room. Regina opened the door and looked inside. She needed to speak with Emma. Her hand rose and with her finger she pointed to the hallway.

„I need to speak with you," she whispered when she noticed that Henry was asleep. Sleeping was the only activity he could do now. He was tired, he felt weak. Sleep was good for his body, it kept him strong during this battle. Emma got up from the chair and passed by Regina on her way out of the room. Regina soon joined her in the hallway slowly closing the door of the IC unit.

„I did some tests and they came back so I wanted to discuss it with you," Regina explained the reason why she took Emma out of her son's room.

„How's he?" Emma asked looking at the doctor praying for a miracle.

„He is not doing well I must say. He suffers from a blood cancer and unless he gets a bone marrow transplant he will die within two months. I am sorry to put it out this way but as soon as you know what is going on you can decide what to do," Regina felt sad for Henry. He was just a little kid with his whole life ahead of him. She wanted to save this young life.

Henry has been sick since he was born and Emma knew that this moment could come at any time, she just hoped they would get more time. Regina knew exactly how to get the money for the surgery and for the following treatment but it was still a little bit too early to make such a proposal to the blond woman. They didn't know each other well enough to bring it up. And also according to Emma's behaviour Regina knew how would Emma react to it. The brunette doctor decided to wait a bit longer before she introduces her idea to the blonde.

„I've paid so much money for Henry's treatment already and I had huge debts. I think I won't get more money from the bank," Emma said with a hint of resignation in her voice.

„Do you have someone in your family who could help you?" Regina asked not because she wanted to be polite and help Emma to come up with options but because she needed to know if her offer was the only one she would get. She knew that if Emma had someone she would have already asked for help.

„No, I raise Henry on my own," Emma said, sadness in her voice. Regina's lips formed into a light smile.

„I am sorry to hear that," Regina said.

„I have other patients to check but I will be back soon," she added and turned around. Emma didn't have any strength left to say anything. She sat down on one of the chairs in the hallway and placed her head into her hands. She closed her eyes and tried to think of the solution.

„Are you all right, miss?" a male voice interrupted her from thinking.

„I am … no, I am not ok," Emma said and started crying. A man in a white gown sat next to her and put his hand on her shoulder.

„I am doctor Whale. Can I do something for you?" he asked. Emma was glad that he showed her some sympathy so she put her hand over his.

„It's my son. He will die if I don't bring money for a transplantation and the following treatment," Emma initiated doctor Whale into her situation. He exhaled and felt sincerely sad. Emma's head reached doctor's shoulder. She wasn't sure if it was ok for him but he didn't say anything about being offended so she kept her head there.

„I am sure you will figure it out. Have faith," he tried to support her. He didn't have kids of his own so he had no idea what Emma was going through now but at least he was there with her, for her.

On the other end of the hallway Regina walked out of a room where she went to check on her patient. When she saw how close doctor Whale was to Emma, her heart started racing in her chest. Why? Was it jealousy? Was he a threat to her and to her plan? Emma was a beautiful woman and nobody would even ask why she got such attention from men and Regina knew it. Emma was just her type and she felt attracted to her and she didn't care if she had to use her son to get her. Once her goals were set she chased them no matter how many closed doors she had to go through.

Clapping of her shoes echoed through the corridor. Doctor Whale got up from the chair when he saw Regina approaching.

„Be careful, Regina is not someone you want to mess around with!" he warned her, waved at Regina and left.

„So you met doctor Whale. What did he want?" Regina was curious and it was obvious that she cared a bit too much about who Emma spent her time in the hospital with.

„Nothing!" Emma answered and Regina felt Emma's resistance.

The blond woman got up so she could look into Regina's eyes. She hoped to see the true Regina not the person the brunette was showing her. She didn't want to believe that this was all that was inside her. She couldn't be just the cold ice queen without feelings or emotions. She knew that when people acted this way it meant they went through something horrible and it changed them. She hoped she could see through the walls around Regina's heart. As much as she tried she didn't feel anything. It felt almost like someone has ripped Regina's heart out and kept it hidden in a treasure chest. Emma was good at seeing the people's soul but Regina was a totally different case.

„I am taking Henry home to New York. I will figure something out there," Emma said and turned towards the ICU. Regina stood there unable to say a word. Her plan was falling apart and she had only one night to figure out how to make Emma stay. The brunette doctor was way too interested in the blond woman to let her go that easily.

„Emma, wait!" Regina finally managed to speak out loud before Emma disappeared behind the door to Henry's room.

„Excuse me?" Emma said and stood still waiting for what Regina had in mind. She also noticed that the doctor called by her first name. Strange, she thought.

„I can help you," Regina whispered.

TBC