Authors note: Just a little chapter, I hope you enjoy ;)
Daniel was awoken by a strange sound, he looked over to the clock, 4 AM. His sleepy brain couldn't really comprehend anything yet. He looked to his right and saw that Regina's side of the bed was empty, it had been for a while seeing as the matras was cold.
Daniel quickly snapped out of it and he recognized the sound, it was the sound of someone retching. He quickly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom.
"Regina." He said when he saw the brunette bending over the toilet, one hand gripping the toilet so hard that her knucklses turned white and one hand holding her hair backwards.
He quickly got on his knees behind her shaking form and held back her hair. Daniel rubbed soothing circles on her back.
When Regina felt like the nausea had faded she let go of the toilet and let herself fall backwards into Daniel.
"Are you alright, darling?" Daniel asked concerned.
Regina moaned a little. "No, I think I must have eaten something wrong."
Daniel nodded and stroked her sweaty hair back. "Do you think you could come back to bed?"
"Yes, I think so. But first I need to brush my teeth."
Daniel helped her up and towards the sink. Once Regina had brushed her teeth, Daniel supported her exhausted body back to their bed.
He laid her down gently and tucked her in.
"How are you feeling now?"
Regina yawned. "Better."
"Good." He kissed her forehead and laid down next to her.
He wanted to say something else but Regina was already asleep.
...
Daniel was woken up for the second time, this time by the sound of soft knocking on their bedroom door.
He carefully got out of bed, not wanting to wake up Regina.
Daniel grabbed his robe and put it on. "Henry." He smiled when he saw the boy standing in the doorway, dressed in his bat man pajama.
"Daniel? Is my mom still asleep?"
"Yes, your mom has had a rough night. I think she has a little stomach bug."
"Oh, okay."
"Why do you need your mom? Are you hungry?"
Henry nodded.
"That's okay, luckily I know how to make you a decent breakfast."
Henry looked at him skeptically. "Really?"
Daniel chuckled. "Yes, really. I might need some help though."
Henry smiled. "I can do that."
"Great, let's make some pancakes!" He whispered enthusiastically.
They made their way into the kitchen silently.
"Okay, Henry. We need ingredients. What kind of pancakes do you want?"
"Chocolate chip!"
Daniel laughed at his enthusiasm. "Chocolate chip it is. What would your mom like?"
"Probably apples."
"Great. Do you know where the ingredients are?"
Henry nodded.
"Alright, if you grab those, I'm going to go in search for a pan."
Henry hurried away to the pantry and Daniel eventually found a pan.
"I found all the ingredients." Henry said.
"Do you want to mix the batter while I add the flower?"
"Yeah! Mom never let's me."
"Well, I think you're old enough now. Just don't mix to fas-"
Daniel couldn't even finish his sentence before he was met with the sight of Henry, covered in flower.
Henry looked at him with an apologetic gaze, expecting to get scolded. He was surprised when Daniel started laughing.
Henry started laughing too.
After a minute the laughing died down.
"We should probably clean up and start again. Just make sure that you don't mix too fast this time." he said with a smile and brushed the flower of Henry's nose.
"Yes, let's get this cleaned up!"
...
"Mom?"
Regina groaned a little when she heard someone whispering in her ear.
"Mom?"
Regina slowly opened her eyes only to close them again against the bright daylight.
"Henry?" She asked in a hoarse voice.
"Mom, Daniel and I made you breakfast."
Regina opened her eyes again and sat up. "That's nice, dear. Just let me put some clothes on.
"Alright, I'll meet you downstairs." Henry turned to leave but he stopped in the doorway, turning to her once again.
"Are you feeling alright? Daniel said that you had a little stomach bug."
Regina smiled a reasurring smile. "Yes, darling. I feel all better now."
"Good."
Once Henry had left the room, Regina got out of bed pulling on her yoga pants and a loose fitting shirt. It was Sunday after all.
When she stepped into the kitchen, Daniel and Henry were already seated.
"We made you apple pancakes, mom!" Henry said enthusiastically.
Regina sat down and smiled at them. "That's very nice of you, my boys."
"Here." Daniel set the coffee mug in front of her. "I made us some coffee."
"Thank yo-" Regina stopped talking when the smell of coffee reached her nose, making her stomach turn. She quickly got up from the chair and ran out of the room.
She made the toilet just in time.
Daniel quickly got up from his chair. "Wait here Henry, I'm going to check on your mom."
Henry nodded quickly, his brown furrowing in concern when he heard his mother retching.
Daniel opened the door to the downstairs bathroom and got in. Concern filled his stomach when he saw his true love sitting against the bath, pale and sweating.
"Are you alright, darling?"
Regina groaned. "I'm fine. I'm just exhausted."
He got over to her and pulled her to her feet. "Let's get you back in bed."
The only response he got was another groan.
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Soooo, what do you think is going on with Regina? ;)