Hook gradually made himself invisible and snuck to the opposite side of the stage wanting to leave Mulan and Aurora alone; hoping they would spark some sort of light together.
Aurora in between takes would lean toward Mulan and speak with her every so often. It made Hook give a small teasing smile knowing something was going to happen now. It seemed the plan was in full motion now as Mulan and Aurora just spoke with each other more and more. And eventually, Mulan's serious countenance would break with a softer and gentler form, which made Aurora more comfortable to speak with her. Aurora's smile seemed to have brightened up as Mulan talked with her more and more.
The rest of the rehearsal took another hour, and in that time Hook was already making more preparations for Jane to meet with Aurora and Mulan on more occasions. Parents and siblings came in one huge wave to pick the children up from the practice. Aurora called everyone off the stage, and as she did Mulan inched to the back, near the entrance waiting and watching.
"That was a good reversal everyone! I hope to see all of you next week!" Aurora smiled waving her goodbyes to everyone, shaking parents' hands, even giving a hug or two to some of the parents and kids. Hook waited for Jane to arrive to him, but to his surprise Jane wasn't in the horde of kids rushing to their parents, she was with Aurora. Hook grinned knowing it was a good thing for her to gravitate toward Aurora than himself. Hook could see Aurora picking Jane up and enjoying her company as the last of the parents left. Hook didn't even bother calling for Jane, he didn't want to waste any time Jane could have with Aurora.
It seemed Aurora was in no rush as well, because she was just cradling Jane as she wandered around picking up things with a free hand as she carried Jane in the other. Hook then noticed Mulan striding over to Aurora like something had possessed her to move to the Brunette.
"Hi, Jane." Mulan smiles waving to the child in Aurora's arms.
"You know her?" Aurora replies surprised with Mulan.
Mulan nods as she adjusts her utility belt, "I met her in the park today while on my morning jog." Jane waves back giggling.
Aurora smiles softly and tells Mulan, "It seems everyone is drawn to this little one." Aurora remarks obviously staring at Mulan who was playing with Jane with her fingers.
"Really?" Mulan asks standing up, closer to Aurora than she had planned. Aurora blinked shy all of a sudden from the cop close to her. Aurora glances at Mulan's badges, her weapons and tools, then suddenly her eyes floated back up to Mulan's serious deep brown eyes.
"D-do...would you like to get a drink?" Aurora asks feeling an awkward feeling arise in her as she asked. Mulan raises a brow with surprise no knowing the Brunette would ask a question like that.
"A drink? Sure." Mulan confirms nodding with a smile. "I'm off duty now anyways." Mulan says with a brilliant smile glancing at her watch.
They hadn't moved from their spot for minutes until Aurora forgot she was holding another parent's child, luckily for Hook he dazed off into his own realm awaiting the girls to stop their flirting and all.
"I-I'm so sorry! I'm not usually keeping children for hostage." Aurora chuckles dryly hoping Hook wouldn't be mad, but of course be wasn't.
"It's quite alright. You can steal her anytime." Hook smiles nodding to show his seriousness even with the silly remark Aurora had made. Aurora gleams a smile, Hook knowing she was already attached to Jane. Aurora thanks Hook for bringing Jane to join the play, and even tells him that she wants to meet him and Jane sometime outside of the play.
"Why not. Jane love's the attention." Hook teases scuffing Jane's hair, who began yelling in protest for him not to ruin her hair. Hook bows slightly, and awkwardly, telling Aurora, "Stop by the apartments anytime you wish. It's room eight." Aurora stops her movement and smiles widely, "I live in room 23! Just across hall!" Aurora happily proclaims, until she remembers Mulan still waiting on her.
"Sorry Killian, I'll chat with you another time." Aurora says quickly as she leaves with Mulan to enjoy their drinks. Hook smiles widely actually happy with the plan in motion, he dances a odd pirate dance before heading out the gym with Jane, who walking in front of him, as he took out his cell phone to call Emma.
Emma and Henry were just leaving Regina's house, saying their goodbyes to Robin and Regina. Before Emma left completely, Regina was telling Robin she was going to walk them to their car. He didn't protest at all, knowing it was typical for her to walk her guests out. Robin kissed Regina's cheek before heading inside. Emma stood awkwardly watching the exchange happen as Regina just stared from a distance. Henry looked at the both if ten oddly before asking Emma for the keys to the car, so he could wait in the car her.
"Oh, sure kid." Emma smiles handing him the keys, and before he walked off he turned to Regina and told her thanks for the dinner and dessert.
Regina gave a smile with her signature nod responding kindly, "You're quite welcome, Henry. Any time you are welcome here." Henry have a grin before running off to the car, probably to play on his DS.
Regina and Emma just stood watching one another, too flustered to speak.
"I-Uh..." Emma tried to form words to speak first, but couldn't manage. Until, Regina asked her a question, "Did you really come to this town to visit a friend?" Regina asks puzzled by the stranger from out of town.
Emma thinks on the question before answering, "It's partially true. I'm here for friends, but not in the way you might imagine." Emma says vaguely, still unsure with Regina's memory.
The Mayor cocked her head a bit looking at Emma with familiarity before proceeding to tell her, "Henry...he's quite handsome. And he seems familiar..." Regina began feeling shy suddenly. Emma noticed the woman's body language was becoming more of the old Regina, than the new one. She was reverting to her old self, leaning against one leg slightly as her back straightened up, stiffly almost. Emma wanted to tell her everything, but she didn't want to spook off someone who was almost getting their memories back.
Emma did say one thing though before leaving, "I do hope you can remember, for all our sake, Regina." Emma smiles awkwardly before walking to the yellow buggy her hands in her back pockets resting them.
Regina stood silently unknowing what to say, but a faint memory or phrase reached her mind and she responded unaware of her own words, "I will try, Ms. Swan." Emma didn't look back, but only smiled to herself knowing the old Regina was peeking her way out of the haze.
