A few days later, Ruby came to Emma's. She announced her that Granny had decided it was time for them to celebrate their reunion. She was then invited to come over the next evening, thing Emma gladly accepted, like the rest of the town did. It would be a lie to tell that Granny and Ruby invited every inhabitant of Storybrooke : there were indeed some people they weren't exactly happy to be reunited with. Therefore, people like King George or Moe French were forgotten. It goes without saying that it crossed nobody's mind to invite Regina. However, mostly because of Ruby, they agreed to let Belle come with Mr. Gold. They knew some people would find it strange but the young woman seemed so happy to spend time with him that Ruby, and therefore Granny, couldn't say no to her. Ruby was somewhat curious to know how her friend had managed to drag Gold into the party. It must have required great skill of persuasion.

On D-day, everyone was really busy. At 4:00 p.m., Granny's was already crowded with people bringing food, beverages and decoration. It was a slight reminder of the parties they used to organize back in their land. Ruby was posted at the entrance of the restaurant and was showing people where to put this or to hang that. As the afternoon went on, the place was starting to take shape. Everywhere you were looking at, there was a balloon. Leroy had come out the "Welcome back" banner used for Mary Margaret. This time, it was for them. For their memories, for their lives. Around 7:00 p.m., people who weren't there to help started to arrive and Granny was starting to think that there might not be enough room for everyone.

No one noticed that someone was looking at them from across the street, alone in the dark. Regina. For her, this was just another reminder that she had lost. That was what explained the angry look in her eyes. But if you were to look carefully, you would also notice an ounce of sadness had appeared. Henry had just arrived with Emma. He was smiling and holding her hand. He seemed happier than she had ever seen him. She knew that no one in town would have allowed her to come. But Henry didn't even try to ask. She felt she was starting to have tears in her eyes : how much was he angry at her for what happened ? Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice the person coming behind her.

"They didn't forget you, Your Majesty."

She jumped, hearing this voice so close to her ear. It was Gold's. She turned around to face him. Standing in the dark like this, he was looking threatening. It was reinforced by the worrying grin he was wearing, his golden tooth shining in the moonlight. He came near Regina, so close that their noses were also touching. Then he stated, pointing at the crowd gathered at Granny's :

"Now it's time for feasts and reunions. But when it will calm down, because it will, they'll come for you."

Regina smiled and replied :

"You brought magic back. Let them come."

"Don't underestimate them. Because they'll never forget what you did to them. Most importantly, they will never forget what you did to their families, to the people they love. They won't hesitate to get their revenge."

"Again, let them come. You are Rumplestiltskin, I am the Evil Queen. We can handle a bunch of angry citizens."

"You seem to believe that I am on your side, dearie."

"You're not ?", asked Regina, trying her best not to sound worried.

"Not anymore."

"Why is that ? You knew about the curse all along and I granted all your wishes. You had a great life."

"But she didn't."

Regina looked in the same direction as Gold and tensed up when she saw Belle waiting outside. Gold grabbed her arm and whispered to her ear :

"I will never forget what you did to her. Never. So if I were you, I would be careful, Your Majesty. Very careful."

She watched Gold left and joined Belle before they entered at Granny's hand in hand. The curse had been broken for a couple of months now and day after day, Regina expected people to come after her but for the moment, they didn't seem to care much for her. As Gold said, it was time for rejoice. But time for revenge would come and she knew she would have to face their reactions. She was sure it was in her power to control everyone. Everyone but Gold. The most powerful man in town. She knew he wouldn't be that angry if she had attacked him. But in this case, she attacked Belle, Gold's true love. She locked her up for twenty-eight years and made him believe that she was dead. And she was starting to think it was a really bad idea.

THE END