Emma heard the door click, damn it.

"Look no one is locking her up. She didn't do anything, well not in a long time. It's not legal, we have nothing to charge her with."

"How about with giving the order to slaughter innocent villagers" Charming growled.

Emma held him at bay.

"That wasn't even in this world. Here she's Regina, the mayor. You're not locking her up."

MM shifted her weight, "Emma, you don't know her like we do…"

Emma raised her hand, "No. That's my answer. Now get out of her house. I will call you later."

She half pushed the two from the doorway so she could close and lock the door.

She leaned against the wood, this was going to be a lot tougher than she thought. Though MM was clearly worried about Regina, she was not on her side.

Emma watched little Henry knocking at his Mom's door, his little knuckles going red.

Emma caught his hand before the next knock.

"Kid let me talk to her, you go get the food ready and I will let you know when she is ready, ok?"

Emma brushed his hair out of his eyes. He nodded, "Make sure she's ok?" his little voice wavered. This is my fault."

Before Emma could stop him he was gone.

She looked back at the door.

"Regina open up, we both know I can pick the lock."

Nothing.

Emma pulled out her wallet and took out her lock picking tools.

It didn't take her long as this was an interior lock. It popped open.

Regina sat on the floor against the bed. Unmoving.

Emma kneeled on the ground, placing her hands on the sides of Regina's legs.

"Hey, we are not locking you up, you didn't do anything. Not by this world's standards anyway."

Regina didn't move.

"I killed Gram Emma…" she wouldn't look at her, Emma might as well know.

Emma froze and took her hands away.

"It was too easy, I was so scared and angry and I just crushed his heart…."

Emma sat down all the way.

"Regina if all I had to do was squeeze someone's heart without looking at them and in anger, I would have killed quite a few people myself… beginning with Henry's father."

Regina hugged herself.

Emma reached her arm out again.

"It's terrible, but that was a long time ago. It doesn't excuse what you did but… it's different and I understand that."

"So let's get you up into bed, let's eat this amazing food Henry made for you, and go from there. You need to eat."

When Regina gave no indication of a response, Emma slipped her arms, one behind Regina's back and one under her legs and lifted her up and onto the bed.

Henry came up the stairs with a tray and three bowls.

"So it's getting a little cold, but I think it's still good." He handed one to Regina.

She swallowed, "I am sure it is great."

Henry convinced Regina to let him bring his TV in so they could watch a Movie. Neither adult really paid attention but it relaxed Henry. By the end of the movie he was yawning. Both his mom's hands touching when they went to shake his shoulder.

They glanced at each other. Then back at Henry.

It was Regina that spoke first.

"Dear, go get ready for bed. Emma will have to tuck you in, my pain is getting worse."

Henry sleepily nodded. Got to the door then turned around and walked back.

Hugging Regina, "Goodnight Mom."

She relaxed into the hug, "Goodnight my little prince."

A/N: still on our happy feels kick :)