Time Period: A Flashback
Town: Avalon
Event: The Aftermath of Avalon's premature birth
Regina's p.o.v
Radiating, sunlight shines through the windows. I want to enjoy the warm weather, but I stay put in
my bed. I have just given birth. Rumple tends to Avalon while I deliver the placenta. I am torn
between worrying about Avalon's heart condition and expelling the placenta from my body. Rumple
claims he has it all under control. I have total faith in him. He juggles both my needs and Avalon's
needs very well. "She is so small, fragile, and beautiful" I observe as I breastfeed our newborn
daughter. Ava arrived two months before her original December due date. My breast milk might
increase her weight. "I love you and Ava very much. Even now you are all that I have left" Rumple's
voice cracks. "We got into this mess because of me. I fainted outside on the front porch. I must've
frightened you. I should've stayed home instead of visiting the local market. I thank you for reviving
me" I recount. "You are at no fault here" Rumple assures me. "You fainted outside on the front
porch because you were shot. You were shot in the stomach. I don't know who shot you. You
and Ava were on the brink of death. Thankfully, I was able to retrieve the bullet. You can blame me
for your premature and delivery" he reveals. I am completely shocked. I remain grateful that he
made the right decision.