AN:

Yeah double update day!

Ok, here's why two updates. If you haven't read the other one, click back.

So, my sweet Apples, yesterday I managed to sit down and finished writing this story. So sad news. There will only be three chapters after this one. And then, the end.

And if you want someone to blame as to my having written it all, blame the singing man in my building who woke me up early and left me with nothing to do but type away.

Enjoy!

Twenty-One

Regina had nodded along to all her mother said, not once did she question her nor give any rejection towards what she said. just nodded her head and shouted within her mind. Cora had found to lecturing her daughter about literally anything and everything. Beginning with why didn't she and Roland move back to town, she could be mayor, hold power, be of high position. Then leading into why didn't she hurry up and find a husband. Oh and Regina's favorite topic, when was she going to give Roland a sibling.

Glancing at the time had Regina noted that her mother had spoken for about fifteen minutes without breath. And she now also realized why her sister had gone as far as London to get away from her. She was a handful. Maybe she should suggest putting her in a home, she thought –before shaking her head, knowing that Cora would not go for that and would either slap her or disown her.

"Regina, are you listening to me. I do not say these things to be ignored nor annoying. I do care for that of your well being and for Roland's. And my dear, you are not getting any younger. Your eggs are withering away."

Regina knew one way to shut her up or give her mother a bed besides her father but hey, if it did the trick and silenced her then she'd do it.

"Well actually mother. Robin and I were in discussion the other day and we had been thinking of giving Roland a sibling. He'd love to have a daughter and I figured why not. I can always work from home if need be."

Regina watched as her mother opened and closed her mouth, struggling to find her words, face blanched. She felt quite proud of herself for having shut her up. Her mother didn't need to know that she and Robin were now finding common ground and were working on becoming more than just a past failed love story.

"You are kidding right?" Cora asked.

She shook her head. "Nope. I'm not. Maybe Robin was kidding but he's always fancied the idea of a little me walking around. Wouldn't you just love a granddaughter, hmm mother?"

Cora still struggled to find her words. She didn't know where her daughter got her sense from but she was sure it wasn't from her.

"By your stunned expression, I will be sure to tell Robin that you are thrilled at the prospect of my having another child. I knew you'd be supportive."

She tried not to laugh.

"Cora, are you alright?" Henry asked, having noticed that his wife sat in an unusual silence.

Cora rapidly shook her head. "No I am not alright. Your daughter has just told me she and that Locksley want more children. Did you know they were even back together. And last night, you lied to us. Telling us, you didn't know what you were!"

Regina winced, so maybe her idea wasn't smart. But hey at least she had had about five minutes of silence. It was more than anyone could ask for.

Henry looked between his wife and daughter, eyeing her in suspicion and wanting to laugh. He knew that Regina was lying but he wasn't going to tell his wife that.

"Oh Regina, that is great news. Another grandchild for me to dote on. And maybe this one can be named after me. I may not be around forever you know, I would like to have some sort of namesake around."

Regina chuckled but considering their current situation, she didn't like to hear him speaking about that. And she hoped that this conversation doesn't get out to Robin's ears. He's all ready as smug as can be, that would just be an entire ego boost and might blow his head up.

"We'll see daddy," she said, stifling a laugh behind her hand as her mother looked between the pair.

"Have you two lost your minds?" she asked.

Regina shrugged. "No, I'm fine. What about you daddy?"

Henry gave a shrug. "As sane as yesterday," he said.

Cora shook her head, muttering at the father and daughter. All had worked to Regina's favor until the last thing she expected to happen, happened.

"Hey family, I've arrived!"

Regina slapped her forehead.

"Auntie Mal!" Roland shouted, from where he sat beside Henry.

"What are you doing here?" Regina asked.

Mal shrugged. "Hello, dear ole Henry is sick. I needed to see him. Did no one miss me?"

Regina shook her head no. But it was her mother whom answered.

"Good, I am glad that you're here. Someone needs to talk some sense into Regina. Mal, darling you were missed."

AN:

Oh would you look at that it's Mal. hehe.

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