Time Period: A Flashback
Rumple's p.o.v
While knitting a quilt, Regina's back starts hurting. Regina considers her back pain to be a
symptom of labor. I accompany her to the bedroom where we await our baby's arrival. According
to the oracle, we will have a daughter named Avalon. "It's coming" Regina moans clutching my
shirt. "Don't worry, deary" I comfort her. "Don't just stand there. Get this baby out of me!" she
demands. "The baby will come when you start pushing" I recall. I put my hands underneath her
dress in preparation to catch the baby. Regina screams and cries as a way to take her mind off the
pain. I admire her strength and determination during this difficult time. Adding to Regina's
bloodshed, the umbilical cord is tied around Ava's neck.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Rumple's p.o.v
"Papa, I can't see" Ava spells out with her hands. Ava is wearing a blindfold because I have a big
surprise for her. She doesn't know Regina and I have planned a birthday party for her. I escort her
through Regina's front door. I turn on the lights and the others jump out shouting Happy birthday.
Ava is overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude.