Prompt: Can you do when Cora finds out Regina's pregnant in the soldier verse?


Regina would do almost anything for Mary Margaret. It still amazed her that her longest and dearest friendship was with her, but people often said that opposites attract. That was definitely the case for her and Mary Margaret, whose bubbly personality and sunny smile could talk Regina into a lot.

Like wearing a blindfold while Mary Margaret drove her to a surprise location. She wasn't too thrilled but she trusted her friend enough to believe it wasn't going to be completely awful.

She felt the car stop and heard Mary Margaret kill the engine. "We're here!" she announced.

"Can I take this off?" Regina asked, bringing a hand up to her blindfold.

"Go ahead."

Regina eagerly pulled off the blindfold and blinked a few times as her eyes adjusted to the brightness of the sun. She saw a pristine white building before them with a well-manicured lawn. Flowers lined a path leading to two frosted doors. Regina recognized it immediately and turned to Mary Margaret. "You took me to the spa?"

Mary Margaret nodded. "They have the most amazing pregnancy package. Ruby got it for me when I was pregnant with Neal. I felt like a million bucks afterwards–no aches, no bloating, my skin felt amazing…You have to experience it."

"Okay," Regina replied. There were still some ways she was her mother's daughter and allowing herself to be pampered every now and then was one of them. Regina grinned. "You didn't have to blindfold me, though. I would've gone willingly."

"I know. I wanted it to be a surprise. Now, let's head inside so you can get your pampering started." Mary Margaret grinned at her as she opened her car door.

It took them some time to get inside as her growing son limited Regina's mobility. Mary Margaret didn't complain, keeping pace with her as she let Regina hold onto her arm. When they got to reception, all Regina wanted to do was sit down and rest.

"Hi, I have reservation under Nolan," Mary Margaret said. "That includes one pregnancy package for my friend here."

The receptionist nodded, flashing a bright smile at Regina. "Congratulations!"

"Thank you," Regina said, rubbing her back. "But could you be quick? I need a massage ASAP."

"Of course," the woman chuckled as Mary Margaret softly chided her friend.

However, they were soon in bathrobes and chairs as they waited for the massage table to open up. "Oh, I'm going to enjoy this," Regina said.

"I hope so…" Mary Margaret's voice trailed off, concerning Regina.

Shifting in her chair, Regina faced her friend. "What's wrong?"

Mary Margaret's eyes kept shifting from Regina to somewhere opposite of them. "Don't freak out."

"Why?" Regina asked, eyes narrowing. "What's wrong?"

"Your mother is here."

Regina froze, her heart skipping a beat. She then scowled. "Of course. She obviously has nothing better to do than go to the spa in the middle of the week."

"I could say the same thing about you," Cora said, clearly now standing in front of them. "I thought you were deployed."

"I came back," Regina replied, turning to face her mother. Like her, Cora was clad in a white robe with the spa's logo. Her dark hair was pulled into a bun and she had a white cream on her face, no doubt part of a facial.

Cora studied her, taking Regina's chin in her hands as she looked over Regina's skin. She then glanced over Regina's body and frowned. "I heard them mention there was someone here for the pregnancy package. Your face is a bit fuller than usual, dear, and your skin is perfect. The robe doesn't do much for your shape, but I daresay it's hiding a baby bump."

"Congratulations, Mother, you figured it out," Regina shot back.

Her mother released her face, frowning. "Were you ever going to tell me that I was going to be a grandmother?"

"No."

"And why not?" Her mother's tone was clipped and Regina saw a vein start to pop out in her forehead.

Regina remained calm, though. "Because you're not going to be in this child's life. I thought I made that pretty clear."

"I see. Well, I hope that motherhood makes you see things differently and appreciate me." Cora lifted her chin and stormed off.

Mary Margaret took her hand. "Regina, I'm so sorry."

"Why? This isn't your fault," she assured her friend. "You don't control Mother. No one does."

"I know, but this is supposed to be a relaxing day for you…" Mary Margaret babbled.

Regina covered her hand with her other one. "It's okay. I'm not going to let Mother ruin today for me. Don't let her ruin it for you either."

Mary Margaret nodded, promising to do that as they were called in for their massages. It was definitely going to be a relaxing experience now.