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''Everything okay?'' Henry asked when Regina and Emma came back in.
''Yeah, sorry about that.'' Emma said.
''So are we going home?'' Rose asked. Regina looked at Emma for an answer.
''We are.'' Emma said, grabbing Regina's hand and squeezing it. ''But not now. I think we all could use some food and sleep.''
''I'm going back to the hotel.'' Regina said.
''You're not staying?'' Henry asked, suddenly scared that his mom was going to leave again.
''All my stuff is there but I'll be back around dinner.'' Regina said, lowering herself to her son. She cupped his cheek with her hand and pressed a kiss on his forehead.
''I'm not leaving again.'' She continued and stood up.
''We'll make dinner. Be back soon.'' Emma said, walking to the kitchen.
''Do you need any help?'' Rose asked politely.
''I'd rather have you help with dinner.'' Regina joked.
''Yeah that's probably a better idea.'' Rose said, knowing Emma's cooking skills and she walked to the kitchen too. Regina left the house and walked over to the hotel. She checked out but insisted on paying for the whole week. When she reached Emma's again she pressed on the button.
''Hello?'' She heard Emma say.
''It's me.'' Regina said and she was buzzed in again. She left all her stuff in the car so she didn't have to drag it upstairs. She only got the stuff she'd need for tonight and tomorrow. She knocked on the door and Henry opened it.
When Regina left the house Emma gathered Henry and Rose in the kitchen, starting dinner.
''I think we should do something for your mom tonight.'' Emma told them.
''Like what?'' Rose asked.
''I don't know but she deserves something after this year.'' Emma said and she meant it. She knew Regina couldn't remember the past year but whatever happened, she was sure it must have been so hard for her, living without her kids.
''We could make those chocolate cookies she likes.'' Henry suggested.
''Watch a movie and just spoil her.'' Rose added.
''Sounds good.'' Emma said.
''I'll get the blankets and pillows for the couch and choose a movie.'' Henry said excited and Emma grinned.
''I don't think I've ever seen him this happy.'' Rose started but quickly realised what she said and added, ''I didn't mean he isn't happy with you.''
''It's okay, I get it.'' Emma said giving her a reassuring smile before continuing dinner.
The food was ready, Henry filled the living room with pillows and blankets. Henry had in the meantime, with help of Emma, made the chocolate cookies and Rose had gotten a bottle of wine. She knew it wasn't like the apple cider her mom used to drink at home but it was something.
When the bell rang they had just finished setting the tabe.
''I'll go.'' Henry said excited and ran to the door. A few seconds later Regina was dragged in.
''What- This is amazing.'' Regina said when she saw the table, they had gone overboard with the food and everything.
''Just enjoy it.'' Emma said, giving her a wink before returning to the kitchen.
''This is for me?'' Regina asked her kids.
''Yes you deserve it.'' Rose said and Regina wrapped her arms around Henry and Rose.
''Thank you.'' Regina said. They sat down and ate while they told Regina all about the past year. When dinner was over Henry dragged her to the livingroom to show what he had done.
''This looks amazing.'' She told him before wiggling herself between all the pillows on the couch.
''I have one more thing.'' He said, running to the kitchen. A while later he ran back in with a box in his hand.
''You made these for me?'' Regina asked and Henry nodded.
''Thank you.'' Regina said just before Emma came walking in with two glasses of wine. She sat down next to Regina while Henry jumped on the couch and wiggled himself in between them. Rose sat down on a chair next to the couch and watched the three. Emma got up and started a the movie. Harry Potter, of course. She thought. Henry loved that movie lately.
Regina didn't watch the movie. She just enjoying the moment of having her family back. She looked at Henry. He was watching the movie and didn't notice her. He looked so happy and peaceful. Rose on the other hand, Regina saw she was looking at the screen but she wasn't really watching the movie. Regina was determent to find out what was wrong. Then her eyes gazed over to Emma. The blonde however did notice Regina looking at her. She moved her eyebrows up as if asking what was wrong. Regina shook her head no and smiled. Emma wrapped her arm around Henry and got Regina's hand, lightly squeezing it. They stayed like that until the movie was over. Henry yawned and closed his eyes.
''Time for bed, kid. Go brush your teeth and put on your pj's.'' Emma said and Henry tiredly walked to the bathroom, followed by Rose.
''Well that was quite a day.'' Emma said, turning to Regina.
''It was. Thank you, for this.'' Regina told Emma. She was so thankful for the blonde.
''You deserved it after this past year.'' Emma smiled. ''So I was thinking, if we have our memories back do the others too?''
''I honestly have no idea. I don't even know who cast this curse. However if they do have their memories back, I think it's a good thing I'm out of town.'' Regina admitted.
''Why's that?'' Emma asked confused.
''Well I have no doubt they blame me for this curse.'' Regina whispered sadly.
''That's their problem. We believe you and we'll find out who cast this curse, I promise.'' Emma said. Neither had noticed Henry walking back in until he jumped on the couch in between the two women.
''I'm done.'' Henry said, suddenly full wiht energy again. Regina couldn't help but laugh. She really missed this.
''Can we show mom the tree tomorrow before we leave?'' Henry asked Emma.
''What tree?'' Regina asked curious.
''On my way home from school I pass by this apple tree in the park and it looks exactly like your only I didn't know that then.'' Henry said.
''I'd love to see it.'' Regina said, pulling Henry close.
''Where's Rose?'' Regina asked suddenly.
''Probably in her room.'' Henry said sadly.
''What's wrong?'' Regina asked, worried she did something wrong.
''She just so sad all the time maybe we could do something for her too.'' Henry started, ''I mean we did something for you tonight and you're happy.''
''That's really sweet of you Henry, I'm sure she'd love that. I'll go talk to her.'' Regina said and she stood up, walking out of the room. She suddenly realised she had no idea where Rose's room was so she opened a few doors until she found the right one. She noticed Rose putting something underneath her pillow quickly.
''Hey.'' Regina said, stepping into the room and setting down on the edge of Rose's bed, facing her.
''Hey.'' Rose said. Regina noticed the annoyed look on her face but chose to ignore it.
''Are you okay?''
''Yeah, why?'' Rose sighed
''Because Emma told me a few things.'' Regina admitted.
''Oh.''
''Do you want to talk about it?''
''No.'' Rose said. Standing up to put her hair in a bun.
''I'm here for you when you need me, you know that right?''
''Yeah. Look it's nothing, I've dealt with it like this for most of my life. I think I'll be fine.'' Rose said, standing with her arms crossed in front of the bed. Somehow this hurt Regina she felt like she still needed to prove the girl that she could trust her. Regina decided a different approach.
''I get it, you think it's easy this way. Pushing it all back but it's not the way to deal with things. I told you that I wanted you to learn from my mistakes and this is one of them. I pushed everything back and look where it got me.''
''So what are you saying? That I'll become evil? I will never people kill for no reason.'' Rose spat and Regina was taken back by this. She did not expect this from her.
''Why are you doing this? Why are you pushing me away? Can't you see I'm not going anywhere, I'm not leaving you again.'' Regina pleaded.
''Well then I am.'' Rose stood up and walked out the door.
TBC
