Another 2 years of bliss passed for Regina and her family. Final Hour became bigger than ever, even releasing its own spin off and video game. Still, Regina didn't limit her family to this one show. During the long hiatuses they guest starred on others. Angel did a few episodes for Spartacus and the Walking Dead. Jason starred in a new tv show about superpowered teens and Taj was working on a special project about being a teen genius who solved crimes. Regina and Zelena both made guest appearances in Game of Thrones but that show's track record of characters meant theirs weren't alive long. Regina went on to make more appearances on talk shows and a few other TV shows while Zelena took to making movies a bit more. It was exciting and so amazing she could hardly believe that this was now her life. She simply could not be happier.

She and Angel's relationship hit some ups and downs over the years. As wonderful as life seemed to be, there were still plenty of complications. The biggest one being that although Regina would share custody of their son, she wanted the lion's share of it. She trusted Angel. She loved Angel. But she had also trusted Emma. She had also loved Emma. Her son still ended up being taken from her. She didn't want anyone to have the potential to do the same here. Not with Angelus. Not with her baby boy. It was an argument they would have time and time again.

"What do you think I'm going to do, Regina?" Angel demanded, facing his lover across the kitchen island. "Steal my own son?"

"I've had enough experience with someone taking my family." Regina hissed. "It's not like it's that big of a deal, Angel. It won't change anything."

"Except the fact that you would control all aspects of our son's life."

Regina scoffed. "You're ridiculous. You are his father and you live with us, you can be his father. What does it matter who signs permission slips for school?"

"We are supposed to be raising our son together. Have you considered the future complications that will arise if I have to go to you for every little thing?"

Regina sighed and looked down. "Everyone I have ever loved has either left me or been taken from me. Angelus is my first child, my first miracle. You have no idea what that means to me or what devastation it would bring if he were taken from me."

Angel took a deep breath and she looked up at him. "I am not one of those people. I will never hurt you like that. You have to trust me."

"I do." Regina said firmly. "I do, but when it comes to my children, Angel, the only person I feel I can truly trust, is myself. They're my everything and without them I don't know what I would do."

"You've got to trust me, Regina. You know me. I know you. We've been together for what, over 2 years? And you still can't trust me?" Angel demanded. He scowled and suddenly jumped over the counter.

"Angel, what the-" Angel picked her up and kissed her, carrying her through the house. "Angel, where are you-" He kicked open their bedroom door and threw her onto the bed. "Angel, every time we have a disagreement, sex is not going to fix the problem."

"Then what do I have to do to get you to understand that I only want what is best for our family?"

"Nothing. I already know that's what you want."

"So you're not going to change your mind."

"No."

This was only one example of their small problems. Angelus however was growing into a strong and happy young boy. At 3 years old he was spoiled rotten and lived a life of complete comfort alongside his brothers. When the boys weren't working, they were enjoying the little homestead Regina had made to the fullest extent. AJ had been accepted into the fold with open arms and he adored Regina. She adored him in return. That also brought another problem in the form of Nicole, AJ's birth mother, who refused to stop her pursuit of her son and eventually, Angel himself. She followed them all the way to Brazil and even tried to file a custody lawsuit against Angel. It ended in disaster for her. She lost the case big time and Angel went on to get a restraining order against her. Other than that, life was pretty amazing.

One morning she walked into Angelus' room and found him playing with a toy wolf. He laughed as he ran back and forth over his bed, holding the wolf over his head. "Mommy, look what Taj bought me." He said, presenting it to her proudly.

"My, that is a beautiful animal." Regina smiled, sitting on the bed next to him. He was going to be handsome like his father and already was showing signs of good athleticism. He had his head shaved, like Angel's was now, and hated wearing clothes. He would've preferred rolling in the mud to wearing a shirt. Regina handed him in an oversized shirt he liked to wear and he put it on without complaint before holding up his wolf again.

"Can we go to the zoo again and see the wolves, Mommy?"

"We can do whatever you want, my darling." Regina replied, kissing his cheek. Talking about wolves made her think about Ruby. It had been over 6 years since she'd been to Storybrooke. It felt like a lifetime ago. Maybe...Maybe it was time to go back and close that chapter of her life. She would've liked to visit the mausoleum at least. She kissed her little boy again and left the room to make a phone call. She still possessed the werewolf's number, one of the few people in Storybrooke that she didn't consider an enemy. Despite being Snow's strongest friend and supporter, the werewolf had also maintained a sense of neutrality when it came to Regina, only leaping in when innocents were in danger. Unlike many, she knew Regina's story. A small consequence of Regina deciding to get drunk one night at Granny's. Regina hardly considered her a friend, but she wasn't an enemy to fight either.

Regina pressed call on Ruby's number and leaned against the wall, waiting for the werewolf to answer. Angelus ran by, making her smile, hurrying to welcome his father who burst in the front door dramatically yelling "Lucy, I'm home!"

"Hello? Regina?" Ruby said.

"Miss Lucas, how are you?" Regina asked.

"Great. You?" The younger brunette sounded a buzz with excitement. "Saw last night's show. Can't believe you guys found the cure! Can't wait to see how you guys bring down the evil government now."

Regina smirked. "Stay tuned and you'll see. I was actually calling, Miss Lucas, because I am in need of a small favor."

"Sure. What is it?"

"I might plan a little trip to Storybrooke soon. Plans haven't been confirmed but it's a possibility." She looked down the hallway to make sure no one was in earshot. "The thing is, my youngest prince is infatuated with wolves."

"Excellent choice. We are the best at everything." Ruby replied.

"Indeed. I was hoping you would let him...see you."

"In wolf form."

"Yes."

There was a small pause. "Alright, but you and Angel have to sign some stuff for me."

Regina rolled her eyes. "Deal."

"Great."

"If there is any news on the date, I'll let you know. Thank you, Miss Lucas."

"Anytime, Miss Mills."

Regina hung up the phone and went into the kitchen where Angel and Angelus were eating ice cream cones. Angel was reading the papers she had left on the counter and he looked up when she stepped into the doorway. "You're sharing the rights?"

"You are his father." Regina said simply. "Sign them and I'll have Anjie send them in."

"Thank you."

Regina nodded and looked down at her youngest son, spilling ice cream all over his face, but enjoying every second of it. Her other sons were all doing well. AJ, now 10, was growing into a handsome young boy and his writing had improved with Regina and Angel's support. He still had his thick curly hair and was still shy, but spending time with Jason and Taj had broken him out of his shell. Taj and Jason, both 16, were doing better than ever. Regina's health plans had worked well for the both of them and they were in excellent shape. Taj was starting to get into directing and screenwriting and Jason was interested in doing action movies and stunts now. It was Regina's dream for them to succeed and they were fulfilling it by the day. She spoiled them almost rotten. For their last birthdays they had celebrated them all as one and closed down the entire block to do so. They received over 50 presents and Regina had even called in a few favors with some celebrities to come give her birthday boys a birthday kiss on the cheek. Adele had come to give Taj a kiss, Beyonce had come to meet Jason and AJ received a kiss from Shakira. Angelus had been more than satisfied with a kiss from his mommy. No expense had been spared, not when Regina could magically create money. Life was good. It was excellent, as a matter of fact.

"How would you like to see storybrooke?" Regina asked without looking at Angel.

"Thought you never wanted to go back there."

Regina shrugged, conjuring a wet cloth to hand to Angelus. He tried to wipe his face, but only ended up smearing the ice cream across his cheeks. She cleaned him up with magic and sent him and his little wolf on his way.

"Regina." Angel pulled her into his arms. "Is everything okay?"

She smiled and licked some ice cream off his nose. "Life couldn't get any better, my dear." He smiled and kissed her lips. "Sorry about the whole custody thing."

"You've lived your life on full guard for years. I don't expect you to just be open and free with me." Angel replied, kissing her nose. "Just give me a chance."

Regina nodded and buried her face in his neck. She was warm and comfortable until she felt something wet land on top of her head. She snapped back and glared at the ice cream dripping from Angel's cone. He gave her a sheepish grin.

"Sorry about that. What's this about Storybrooke?"

She stepped back, wiping her head and running her hands through her hair, fluffing it out. A haircut would be needed soon. "Angelus loves wolves and there happens to be a werewolf in Storybrooke."

"So...You want to take our son to play with a werewolf." He tossed the rest of the ice cream cone in the trash. "Is that the only reason?"

"No, I would like to see Roland. It's been a couple months since they went home. Also, I wanted to visit my family's crypt." Regina answered, wrapping her arms around herself.

Angel pulled her back against him and kissed her forehead. "If it is what my queen desires, then I must give it to her. However, I have one condition before you show me your world."

"And what's that?"

"You have to come meet my parents."

"Oh, no!" Regina yelped, turning around and firmly crossing her arms.

"Regina, they'll love you."

"What if they don't? What if they don't like that I can't have children? Or that I'm not a virgin? Or that I'm older than you?" She was terrified of meeting Angel's parents, something he'd been pushing for the last year.

"Okay, Regina, one: none of that makes any sense. I love you. They'll love you just as much as I do. But you have to go meet them first."

Regina frowned and wrapped her arms around herself again. "What if they don't think I'm good enough? They might hate me and say something rude and I might make your house explode. To protect them...I say we forget this whole thing."

Angel rolled his eyes with a smile. "The Evil Queen is afraid?"

She glared at him. "Don't push it."

He smirked and crossed his arms. "Well, that's my condition. Take it or leave it."

Regina pouted. "I'll think about it." She said, quickly leaving the room. She headed out to the stables to think. Spirit neighed as he cantered along the fence to come greet her. She smiled and stroked his nose. His little harem of females had produced 16 foals in the last few years. She decided to sell 10 of them, their prices averaging at around $12,000 each. The rest she kept for her family. Spirit followed into the stables and she spotted Trish cleaning a red female's hooves. "How is she?" Regina asked in concern.

Trish glanced up. "Oh, she's fine. Just an annual checking." She stood up and untied the mare, releasing her back into the paddock.

"How's Trigger?" Trigger was a young foal with a white coat like his father that Regina had chosen as a gift for little Roland.

"Great." Trish answered. "One of the best of the bunch."

"Excellent. I'm planning a trip. It'll probably be sometime next week. I'll need him packed up by then." Trish dipped her head and went to go get cleaned up. Regina gave Spirit a push towards the paddock and once he was in, closed the gate. Her thoughts turned to Storybrooke. The place that was meant to be her happy ending. The place that she was supposed to live happily ever after with her son. Now it was just a tiny town filled with hateful and angry people who hated her guts. They had tried to kill her, tried to banish her, taken her son. A smile touched her lips as she thought about returning with her new family and her new career, showing all of them that the queen would never die. They would never be rid of her because she was just that amazing. The smile faded. Then she was going to have to meet Angel's parents… Oh no.

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A/N: Short but a little sweet just to give you guys an update on the Mills-O'Connor family. Next chapter will be longer once Regina goes back to visit to Storybrooke and meets Angel's parents. Should be fun...for some people.