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Cataleya and Regina in Cataleya's room

..."Is Sheriff Graham my father?"

Regina looked up from the paper and at her daughter. "Cataleya, I'm going to be honest with you" Regina sighed and passed the now signed permission slip to her daughter. "Sheriff Graham... may indeed be your father" Regina rushed out before she had time to convince herself not to tell Cataleya the truth.

"He may?" Cataleya asked confused. He either was, or he wasn't.

Regina rubbed her head, an headache was forming, and she wished she could still magically disappear, like she used to when she stayed in the enchanted Forrest and still had magic. She would have disappeared on her daughter to avoid this conversation. "Look, Cataleya, this is tough for me. I just got you back, and I'm not ready to share you with anyone. I'm not sure I ever will be" Regina admitted.

"Mom..." Cataleya whined. Her mother was beating around the bush, all she wanted was a simple yes, or a simple no.

Regina closed her eyes. "Yes" She whispered. Seconds, turned into a minute of silence. Regina opened her eyes and looked at Cataleya.

"Oh"

"Oh?" Regina asked. That was not the reaction she was expecting.

"Yeah, oh" Cataleya responded, folding the piece of paper back up and stuffing it in her backpack causing it to become more crumbled.

"I just thought that-" Regina started but was cut off.

"Mom, I want to go stay with my father" Cataleya blurted out, Not looking at Regina. Regina eyes widened and her mouth dropped opened. Cataleya smirked. "Mom, I'm joking, relax"

"That wasn't a very funny joke dear" Regina said seriously. It wasn't a funny joke. Not even a little bit.

"I was just trying to lighten the mood, Mom. You was all serious, and afraid and stuff, and I don't see it as that big of a deal" Cataleya quickly explained hoping she wasn't in trouble.

"I do Cataleya. What if, what if, you wanted to go stay with him, what if he wants to take you from me, what if you start to love him more than me, I don't want you to leave me, it would break my heart" Regina felt tears threatening to fall out. Damn it Cataleya, she thought. Her daughter was the only person who she would just spill her guts out to. They haven't even been together long, and already she felt as if Cataleya held her heart in the palms of her hands, and could crush it in any moment. She felt a special connection with her that even she and Henry felt to share.

"Mom, you would never let me stay with him, you would never let him take me away from you, and I could never love anyone more that I love you, and I'm not leaving you. Well, when I'm 18 and leave for college, but before then..." Cataleya smirked, as she looked at the serious face her mother wore. "Mom. We're a team. The two of us"

"We're a team" Regina repeated. As a small, unsure smile appeared on her face. "You know, you haven't finished your dinner. Come on, your food is cold now I'm sure, but I will reheat it" Regina replied not wanting to talk about Graham anymore tonight. She felt as if she made a big mistake telling Cataleya who her father was. Now she was wondering why Cataleya was acting so relaxed about it. She assumed Cataleya would have embraced her father with open arms like she did her when she first arrived, but now, Cataleya acted like she didn't even care. Regina just didn't understand it.

Cataleya frowned. She didn't want to eat stew. And she didn't want to eat stew in the same room as...him. "Mom, I'm not hungry. I'm just going to finish my homework and go to bed" She announced as she watched her mother approach the door and open it.

"No, sweetie, You're going to eat. You can't avoid Henry forever you know. Come on" Regina held her hand out for Cataleya to take it. Cataleya groaned but did as her mother asked.

"Fine"


Cataleya sighed in relief once she noticed that Henry's spot at the table was clear, his now empty plate was sitting in the sink. She watched as her mom reheated their plates. Once a plate was in front of her, she started eating once more.

"So, I know I usually ask you this question, later on in the night before bed, but How was school?"

"It was okay" Cataleya shrugged. "Nothing really happened".

"Have you made anymore friends?" Regina asked looking at her daughter blowing her food to cool it off. She made a mental note to not heat it as long next time.

"Mmmm..sure I guess...everyone is nice. Really nice. Chloe and Clara, are popular and they know everyone. They said if I make the cheerleading squad, that it will give me major cool points, and that I need them with a brot-" Cataleya stopped. Maybe she shouldn't mention to her mother that Henry is a total outcast and just weird. "I'll be popular to if I make the cheerleading squad!"

"Sweetie, you shouldn't worry about being popular, I want you to have friends but, the most important thing is your studies" Regina calmly explained.

"That's such a mom thing to say" Cataleya chuckled.

"It's true. You should know that when you you become a mom, everything that you say is correct. You'll always be right" Regina joked. "Okay, okay, eat your food and go finish your homework"

"Okay"


The next morning during Breakfast

"Okay you two. Eat your breakfast and get your backpacks, we are running late" Regina replied as she sat both backpacks by the door, and put on her coat.

"Mom, we are not running late, we are on time actually" Cataleya shook her head while eating her omelet.

"I like to be early. Just encase something happens. Less talking, more eating please" Regina instructed.

Cataleya was doing her best to ignore Henry who kept trying to make eye contact, finally he become brave enough to speak to his sister.

"Cataleya I-" Henry started to apologize again but was interrupted by Cataleya who spoke to Regina.

"Mom, I'm done with this omelet, can I just wait in the car please"

Regina wanted to say no. She wanted the two kids to get along, but she was in a rush and needed to be in her office to prepare for a meeting. With a sigh she answered, "Go ahead"


Cataleya in class the next day

"So, Cataleya, did your mom sign the permission slip?" Chloe asked.

"Yeah, she did" Cataleya opened her back pack and handed it to Chloe. Chloe took it and raised her hands.

"Miss Dunn!" She called out.

"What are you doing?" Cataleya whispered, but before she could get an answer the teacher was to her desk.

"What is it hun?" Miss Dunn asked.

"Cataleya wants to be on the cheerleading squad. She's trying out Thursday" Clara explained.

"Girls, I think that you should be working. Perhaps the best time to give me this, would have been during lunch of after school don't you think?"

"Wait" Cataleya called out. "You're the coach?"

"Yes little one, I am" Miss Dunn said proudly. "Now, don't think that just because your the mayor's kid that I am going to go easy on you. My girls are touch, isn't that right girls?" The twins giggled and nodded. "Now, get back to work" She winked at Cataleya and walked back to her desk with Cataleya's permission slip.


After school Cataleya, Clara, and Chloe

The three girls made their way outside the building after school. They all agreed to go over to Cataleya's house to practice for the tryouts Thursday.

"Look, there's my mom's car, lets go ask her if you can come over" Cataleya raced over to Regina with the twins behind her. "Mom"

"Hello dear" Regina greeted. She took off some shades she had on in the car. "Are you ready to go home"

"Yeah, can Clara and Chloe come along? They are going to help me practice for tryouts"

"Hey guys, what are you doing?" A voice from behind them called out. Clara, Chloe and Cataleya turned around and watched as Grace approached them. She was out of breathe, she must have ran over to them.

"Hey Grace. Chloe and Clara, is coming to my house to help me practice for tryouts. Remember I told you I was trying out?"

"Oh yeah" Grace nodded. "Can I come over too? It's so boring at my house, I was going to the arcade but it would be more fun with you three"

"Sure, I don't mind. Mom?" Cataleya asked Regina seeing if it was okay for them to come over.

"Well, you all need to ask your parents if it's okay to come over, we wouldn't want them to be worried would we?" Regina answered.

Cataleya cheered and took her place in the passengers seat. "Thanks Mom" She whispered and watched the twins and Grace call home and ask if it was okay for them to come over.

Eventually they all was granted with permission and got in the car.

"Cataleya, where's your brother Henry?" Chloe asked.

"He will be home later dear" Regina answered. She didn't want to embarrass her son, she knew how he felt about having sessions with Dr. Hopper, but because of his behavior they were needed, and he was going three times a week.


The girls raced into the house, and was about to go straight outside before Regina stopped them.

"Girls. Don't you think you should do your homework first?" Regina asked them.

"That means we have to do it first doesn't it?" Clara asked.

"I'm afraid so" Cataleya whispered.

They all did their homework, while they eating a snack. Then they raced outside. Regina watched from the window.

"Okay, Cataleya. Can you do a split?" Chloe asked, demonstrating the trick.

"Hmmm...Yeah, I used to, I don't know if I can anymore" Cataleya admitted.

"Try it!" Grace called out, recording everything with her cell phone.

"Okay" Cataleya slid down in a split and held her hands up, like Chloe was doing.

"You did it!" Grace cheered.

"Don't forget to point your toes" Clara added. "It makes your legs look straighter" Cataleya did as instructed finding it easy. Smiling at herself.

"Okay, how about a middle?" Chloe transitioned into a straddle.

"Um...I can't do that" Cataleya frowned.

"You haven't tried" Grace called out.

Cataleya tried to do what Chloe did, but as she expected she couldn't go down all the way in her straddle. "See I told you I couldnt d- OWWWWW!" She cried out as Clara came up behind her and pushed her down hard.

"I'm sorry Cataleya. It had to be done" Clara quickly explained. "It's the fastest way to get a straddle and tryouts are in 2 more more days, this is how Chloe got hers"

Regina who was watching from the window raced outside. "Hey! Stop" She called as she ran towards the group of girls. "Cataleya, sweetie, are you okay?" She helped her daughter up.

"I'm fine mom" Cataleya answered her legs feeling funny, and well stretched out. She brushed a few leaves off her tights.

"You could of hurt her" Regina scolded Clara.

"Relax mom. It did hurt, but I'm fine now. No harm done" Cataleya defended her friend.

"You could have pulled a muscle" Regina scolded Cataleya.

"Mom, can you just go back in the house please. Tryouts are in 2 days, and I have to make the squad. I'm fine"

Regina crossed her arms and shook her head. "You guys are too rough, why don't you go inside and play with dolls or something" Regina asked not knowing what little girls like to play with. "I don't like this, you could get hurt"

"Mom, watch this" Cataleya prayed it would work. She slid down into a straddle and held her hands up like she saw Chloe do earlier. "See" The other girls cheered.

"I see. Well, I'm staying out here a little while longer. I...um...want to pluck weeds from the apple tree" Regina walked over and expected the tree that was free from all weeds and was perfectly kept, but she wanted to make sure Cataleya didn't get hurt.

"You know, she is totally spying on us right?" Clara whispered to Cataleya as the girls giggled.

"I know" Cataleya admitted. "Let's just try and ignore her"

Chloe stood in front of Cataleya, and demonstrated a Cart wheel. "Try to do that"

Cataleya leaned over and placed both hands on the ground and hopped over, no where near completing a cart wheel.

"Cataleya, that sucked" Grace called out, camera till in hand.

"Shutup Grace, it was my first try" Cataleya joked.

"Okay. Do this" Chloe instructed again. Demonstrating and explaining each step. "Hold your hands up. Put your foot out in the direction you want to go, then lean, and catch yourself with one hand, then the other, now your in a hand stand, One foot down, then the other, and there. A cartwheel" Regina peaked at the girls. Maybe she should hire a professional to be teaching her daughter all these crazy stunts. Chloe was not qualified. Not in Regina's eyes. "Now you try" She heard Chloe instruct. "Clara will spot you"

Cataleya nodded, and held her hands up. She did the first part correctly and felt Clara's hands on her hips while she was up in an handstand. She placed one foot on on the ground and the other automatically joined.

"Okay, now do it by yourself" Clara instructed as she stepped back.

Cataleya tried twice. The first time she fell and Regina rushed over, helping her up. "Mom, I'm fine" Cataleya whined, as she softly pushed her away and reminded her she had to pick up Henry. Regina looked upset before she sulked away. The second time was perfect and all the girls cheered. Chloe and Clara, taught her more flips Soon Regina was back with Henry, and the girls parents came and got them.


Dinner time was uneventful. It consisted of Regina going over the family schedule for the rest of the week since they had not done it Sunday, or Monday night, things were a little crazy with cleaning up after the sleepover, and the whole Henry framing Cataleya thing. Cataleya and Henry nodded, and neither said a word to each other. Henry figured Cataleya would eventually talk to him, when she was ready to forgive him, but then again she may never forgive him since her mom was the evil queen. He figured he only felt bad about what he did because he was good, and she was evil. A villain. Like their mother.

After Dinner, while Regina made her rounds, she and Cataleya had their usual chat.

"So...um. How was school?"

"It was fine Mom" Cataleya smiled. She knew were this was going.

"And, when I left...are you okay? Are you hurt...Do you...do you need to go to a doctor?"

"Nope. I'm fine" Cataleya giggled. "I didn't get hurt, all I did was learn some flips, and did some hurkies" Cataleya said proudly. "I know how to do a cartwheel, a split, a straddle, a one handed Cart wheel, a front walk over, a back walk over, a back bend...and that's all. Chloe knows how to do an side ariel. She said she would teach me, when we get mats, tomorrow, they are going to teach me a cheer, to do at the tryout" Cataleya explained excitedly.

Regina was confused, half of the stuff she had no idea, what her daughter was talking about. She made a mental note to do some research on cheerleading. There was a lot more she didn't know about it. She just assumed it was a bunch of girls jumping around making noise. "That sounds lovely dear. You are working really hard"

"Yeah, I have to. Did you know that Miss Dunn is the Cheerleading Couch? I had no idea. She said that she was not going to go easy on me because I was the Mayor's kid"

Regina didn't know how to feel about that comment. Should she be happy that teachers were not giving her special treatment, or offended that people were not giving her children special treatment. So she just answered : "You don't need special treatment, you are doing well on your own, and you just started"

She must have said the right thing because Cataleya smiled and replied. "Thanks Mom"


The next day after school at the Mills residence

Chloe and Grace were the only two at Cataleya's house the next day. Henry of course was there, in his room. Clara had a doctor's appointment and had to go home after school. So it was only Chloe, Grace, and Cataleya. Regina decided to stay inside. She sat in the living room filling out some paperwork. She was not in her office because there was a window which showcased the garden and Regina wanted to try and give Cataleya some space.

"Okay Cataleya. The cheer goes. "We are the best in basket ball, we are the best in track, and when it comes to football, we are the best in that"

"The school has a basketball team? It has a track team? It has a foot ball team?" 'other people come to Storybrooke, of course they do, I came. Take that Henry'

"Yes, and we cheer at them all. Actually we cheer for everything, Even parent teacher's night, which is this Friday. So...if you make the squad. Well, not if you make the squad, when you make the squad you will be cheering this Friday night"

"Oh yea" Cataleya cheered dryly. She didn't think about having to actually having to cheer in front of people until now.

"Tryouts are tomorrow. Grace, make sure your paying attention, next year you are trying out as well" Chloe instructed. Grace and Cataleya rolled their eyes at their bossy friend. "So one more time. We are the the best in...


Later that night...

Chloe and Clara's mom stopped by and offered to take the girls out for icecream. Regina agreed to let Cataleya go, if she promised to be on her best behavior. Which she did. They sat in Grannies shop, all three girls eating their icecream when Cataleya saw Sheriff Graham walk in. Immediately their eyes connected and Cataleya quickly and awkwardly looked away.

Chloe's and Clara's mom Cristie was talking about something but Cataleya couldn't concentrate with her...Dad...in the Dinner. She felt his eyes on him, and took in a deep breathe as he approached the table she was sitting at.

"Oh hello, Sheriff Graham. Can I help you?" Cristie asked the man.

"Yes, Can I borrow Cataleya for a moment, I just want to talk to her about something"

"Um well, will her Mom be okay with that?" Cristie asked out loud. Well he is the sheriff after all. "If Cataleya wants to talk then, I guess it's alright, just say so I can see you, I am responsible for her" Cristie laughed.

Cataleya looked up at Graham, and into his pleading eyes. She wanted to hear what he had to say, she knew her mom would have said no to her even talking to him, but she got up and followed him to an empty table anyway.

"Hello" He greeted as they sat down.

"Hi" She waved feeling uncomfortable. She was happy she knew who her father was. It was good to know, but since she asked her Mom about him the first time, she have been wondering about a few things.

"I'm your Dad" Graham spoke. This was not what he wanted to say. He wanted Regina to tell the girl, but given the circumstances and the fact that he did not expect his daughter to be in Diner at the same exact moment as he, he saw it as a sign, and it just came out. Regina was going to be furious, but he decided that he did not care. All he cared about was his daughter.

"I know" Cataleya informed him, and took in the surprise that was written all over his face.

"You do?" He asked just to make sure.

"Yes. My Mom told me"

"Oh"

"Yeah"

"Do you...I just...I wanted to meet you. I want to be there for you. I don't want you to be alone, or feel alone"

Cataleya shook her head. "I don't. I'm not alone. I have Mom"

"It's okay Cataleya. You can talk to me. I know how bad a mother Regina is. I see how sad Henry looks. Look, I know I shouldn't tell you this" Graham leaned in and whispered after making sure no one else was looking. "Emma is trying to get custody of Henry. He has been telling her all the horrible things she have done, and he is not happy with her, Emma would be a good mother, unlike Regina. When Emma gets Henry, I will be able to get you, and you won't have to be sad anymore, okay sweetie"

Cataleya sat with her mouth wide opened. How could this man have the nerve to say such horrible things about her mother. Hearing Henry say that Regina is bad, was one thing, but now Henry has everyone else thinking it too. She was becoming livid. "My mom is a good mother" She whispered angrily.

"You don't have to be afraid Cataleya, you can tell me the truth. I'm on your side" Graham reassured her.

Cataleya shook her head. "I have to get back to my friends. Goodbye" She said as she stood up and walked back to their table.

Graham sighed and stood up. He wondered why his daughter wasn't telling the truth. She must have been afraid to tell him the truth. He refused to let Regina treat his daughter like she treated Henry. Poor boy was sad, and alone, until Emma showed up. He was going to get his daughter.

Cataleya sat and starred at her icecream, annoyed, angry and afraid. Afraid that her mother was right. That someone was going to try and take her away.


When they returned back from the Diner, Cristie walked Cataleya to the door, because it was dark outside. Regina answered on the first knock and looked at Cataleya right away she noticed how sad she looked.

"Hey sweetie" Regina greeted her.

"Hey Mom" Cataleya greeted back before sulking past her mom, and walking upstairs.

"What was that all about, when she left here, she was happy?" Regina asked the woman in front of her. She knew she shouldn't have trusted someone with her daughter. If this woman did anything to upset her little girl she was going to k-

"I don't know. She has been quiet ever since she had a conversation with Sheriff Graham"

"Sheriff Graham?" Regina asked, heart beating faster. "Do you know what he wanted with her?"

"No, but, He asked to speak with her, and I figured it was okay since he was the sheriff, but I'm starting to think that was a bad idea. I apologize" Cristie spoke, slightly afraid at the distant anger she saw in the other woman's eyes.

"Don't worry dear, I'll figure it out, Thank you for taking Cataleya out for icecream, do I owe you anything?"

"No, it's fine, after all you have done for my girls! they absolutely love you. I have to go now they are in the car, and I still have to take Grace home. Bye" Cristie called out as she walked back to the car.

Regina shut the door and stood their for a moment thinking about what she was going to say to Cataleya.


Cataleya rushed up the stairs and was about to enter her bedroom, before she stopped and looked across the hall at Henry's door. She frowned and marched over to his door, and walking in without knocking.

Henry was on his bed reading a comic. He looked up when he heard the door opened and looked at Cataleya.

"You" Cataleya glared.

"What?" Henry asked looking confused.

"You did this, this is all your fault!"

Henry sighed. This was about that comic book thing again. "Cataleya, I said I was sorry! I don't what else to do"

"I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about you trying to get Sheriff Graham to take me away. Because of you everyone thinks that Mom is an unfit mother. Emma is trying to get custody of you, and my dad is trying to take me away. I hate you!" Cataleya screamed. She turned around and slammed the door before entering her own room.

Henry smiled. The only thing he heard was that Emma was trying to get custody of him. He wondered if it was to soon to pack his clothes.


Regina stopped in front of Cataleya's door. She couldn't think of what to say to her daughter, so she thought it would be good to wing it.

She knocked before she entered the room, and closed the door for some privacy. "Cataleya, I think...We need to talk" She said to her daughter who was siting on her bed pouting.

"I do to Mom" Cataleya admitted. "I think you were right...I have to tell you something, and I don't think your going to like it"

Regina sat on the edge of the bed next to Cataleya. "Alright, what is it?"


Well, that's it for this Chapter. What do you guys think? I can't wait to hear your response!

I have some questions for you guys,

Do you think that Cataleya is going to make the cheerleading team?

How will Regina take the news of what Cataleya learned at the Diner?

Are you guys mad that Graham and Emma wants to get their kids away from Regina, and do you understand why they are trying to take them away...I just don't want it to be confusing...

Thanks guys! Until next time :)