Regina couldn't sleep. She kept think about what had happened the night. I'm bringing an old friend of mine here and I think he'd be thrilled to see you again. Who could that be? And then the Emma thing.
The Emma thing.
Was there a thing? Emma told her she didn't regret kissing her but did that mean she felt the same way? They did break the curse together. Regina turned once again.
That same time, down on the couch, Emma turned too. She couldn't sleep. She needed to process what happened. She kissed Regina
Again.
Only this time she made the move. She kissed Regina. She liked Regina but she wasn't exactly sure how she felt. She did know she didn't want to lose Regina. She was scared that if she told Regina how she felt, she might push her away. They worked so hard to get where they are now. She couldn't lose that.
Soon both women drifted to sleep.
The next morning it was Henry who was first out of bed. He made his way downstairs and noticed his mom on the couch.
''Mom?'' He woke Emma.
''Hey kid.'' Emma said, rubbing her eyes. She noticed she wasn't in her own bed.
''Did you sleep here last night?''
''Yeah. I guess so. How was your night with your mom by the way?''
''It was really nice. Thank you for helping me.'' Henry said wrapping his arms around Emma.
''No problem kid. If you ever need a night like that again, I'll be happy to go out with Rose.''
''How was your night?''
''It was fun.'' Emma blushed, thinking back on last night.
''Good morning.'' Regina said as she walked in.
''Good morning.'' Both Henry and Emma said.
''So are we going to do today?''
''Not sure. I have to go to my place but if you want to do something, I could come back.'' Emma said.
''Well I didn't have anything planned..'' Henry said.
''Let's eat first.'' Regina said, 'll I'll wake Rose.'' Regina said and she walked upstairs. She found the girl sound asleep in her bed and watched her sleep peacefully for a while.
''Is there a reason you're watching me?'' Regina heard Rose say.
''How did you know that, you're facing away from me.'' Regina laughed.
''Trust me, after everything that happened, I wake up from even the smallest sound.'' Rose tried to joke but Regina's smile disappeared.
''Sorry, I didn't mean to make you upset.'' Rose said when she noticed Regina's sad expression.
''I just thought about everything you went through.'' Regina said.
''We talked about this. It's okay.'' Rose said, stepping out of bed to hug Regina.
''I'm supposed to be the mom here.'' Regina joked.
''I'm okay. You found m-''
''Don't you dare finish that.'' Regina joked, not wanting to sound like Emma's parents.
''We're together again. That's all that matters.'' Rose said, changing her words.
''Let's go downstairs.'' Regina said, grabbing Rose's hand and walking to the kitchen.
They ate together and once they were all dressed Emma decided to go home.
''What's that?'' Emma asked when she noticed a stream of light going up to the sky.
''That's my mother.'' Regina said bitter.
''They're doing the time thing. Now?'' Emma asked surprised.
''They are but by the time we get there they'll be long gone.'' Regina sighed.
''Time thing?'' Henry asked curious.
''My mother was here last night.'' Regina started, ''She told me she would bring someone back from the past.'' Regina left out the part where it was someone she would probably know.
''Who will she bring back?'' Rose asked.
''We don't know.'' Emma said.
''I didn't know you could bring people back from the past.'' Rose said.
''Only one person has been able to do it so far.'' Regina explained.
''Your mom?'' Henry asked confused.
''Regina.'' Emma pleaded when she realised Regina didn't want to tell them.
''My sister.'' Regina said, collapsing on the couch.
''Your sister?'' Rose and Henry said simultaneously.
''Yes, it's a long story. My mother didn't want me to see or contact her so I don't know who she is or what she looks like.'' Regina said.
''She kept your from your own sister?'' Henry asked and Regina nodded.
''She is one psycho bitch.'' Rose mumbled.
''Rose.'' Regina said with a disapproving tone.
''Sorry.'' Rose said, ''Bad words, don't use them.'' Rose told Henry once she turned to him. Emma grinned.
''Now what?'' Rose asked.
''Now the both of you will go with Emma.'' Regina said.
''What?'' Emma asked confused.
''My mother won't show up until I'm alone.''Regina stated.
''So we're just going to leave you here to your mother and god knows who?'' Emma asked.
''I can handle my mother.''
''But you shouldn't have to handle your mother. We're all here to help you.'' Emma said.
''My mother won't show up until I'm alone and if that's not soon- you know what happened last time.'' Regina said pointing to Rose.
''I'm fine. I want her to show up again so I can-'' Rose started but soon saw Regina's expression and closed her mouth.
''I'm not going to use anyone as bait.'' Regina said.
''Who said anything about bait?''Emma told her.
''That's what you'll be when you stay here.''
''I'll call my parents to pick up Rose and Henry but I will not leave you here by yourself.''
''That's not your choice to make.'' Regina said and they all heard a noise and noticed the purple smoke in the corner.
''Hello dear.'' Cora said and Regina pushed Henry and Rose behind her, putting an arm in front of them.
''What do you want?'' Regina asked.
''We're going for a trip.'' Cora said.
''I'm not going anywhere with you.'' Regina said and she felt Emma grab her hand in support.
''That's too bad. I guess I'll have to find someone else. What about you?'' Cora said pointing at Henry. She moved her finger in a 'come here' motion and Henry was forced to walk towards her.
''Stop.'' Regina said, taking a step forward and Cora stopped. Regina quickly pushed Henry in Emma's arms and she walked to Cora. Cora poofed them away and once the smoke cleared Regina noticed who Cora brought back.
''You.'' Regina said scared, taking a step back.
TBC