Regina decided since Henry was of school age she would enroll him in school. Regina was going to take Henry to school and have him tested to see if preschool or kindergarten was appropriate for Henry to start school. Emma never bothered enrolling him. Regina was still not speaking to her mother. Her father had missed Roland so much so she arranged for her father to come to her house and watch Roland. Today Zelena offered to watch Roland and take him to the park.
Regina is in the kitchen making breakfast . She put bowls down in front of the boys. Robin had already left for work . It was the one day a week he had to leave early.
"Daddy" Roland says looking at Regina.
" Daddy had to go to work, but he'll be back soon." Regina said trying to reassure her son.
"Daddy Daddy Daddy" Roland says wanting Robin home.
Regina tried to offer Roland a smile. It broke her heart to see Roland sad that Robin was at work. It did however warm her heart to see what a daddy's boy he is . Although at times it made her feel jealous.
"It's ok Roland daddy will be home soon. Mommy can I play with Roland today?" Henry asks
"We'll not at first remember today we are going to see your school."
"Oh yeah I forgot" Henry says with his head down.
"You can play with Roland later. It won't be so bad at school I bet your teacher has fun games to play.
"Like hide and seek?"
" She might we'll have to see. "
There is a knock at the door and Zelena walks in. She had a key so she just walked in.
"Hey sis where is my adorable nephew?"
"Zelena I don't think you've met Henry yet ."
"No I suppose we haven't . I'm your Aunt Zelena. I remember you from when you were a baby."
"Really?"
"I'm sorry I haven't been around much . I have been quite busy at the hospital"
"Are you a doctor?"
"We'll sort of I'm a midwife. That's someone who helps deliver babies. In a way helped deliver Roland ."
"That's really cool mommy can you tell me?"
" That's a story for another time. Right now we have to go to school."
" Regina can we talk first?"
"Sure you both eat your breakfast while we talk."
Zelena and Regina walk in the living room so they can chat.
"What's on your mind?"
"I wanted to apologize I had no idea mum kept that from you."
"It's not your fault Zelena."
"Your understandably upset at mum, but daddy is hurting too."
"I know from now on he'll becoming here to watch Roland."
"Will you ever speak to mum again?"
"No ..no I won't"
"I'm thinking of moving out. "
" Zelena that's great."
"I found this nice old farmers house that's in my price range."
"You'll have to show me the house this weekend. I wish I could talk more but I have to get Henry to school for his meeting."
" I understand I hope everything goes well "
Regina gets Henry and they head out the door. Zelena walks into the kitchen to a face full oatmeal with a big smile on his face.
Regina and Henry walk in the school and Henry walks in a room with other children. Regina watches from a window with Ella .
"Hi my name is Ella ."
"It's nice to meet you. I'm Regina."
" Henry is actually interacting well with the other kids." Ella comments.
Henry stops playing with the kids and walks to the book shelf to read a book.
"Do you all read a lot to home?"
" We do and Henry is actually very advanced when it comes to reading. He reads the book himself."
"That's great right now we are just observing . We will test Henry soon to see how much he knows in math and reading and a few other things."
Regina smiles at her son so immersed in his book.
Sometime later Ella walks back in the room with Henry . Henry smiles running to Regina.
" Hi Henry did you have fun?"
"Yes we played some really fun games. Ella is really nice."
"Hey Henry why don't you go play with the trucks while I talk to mommy ok"
" Can I read my book?"
" Yes of course you can" Ella smiles as Henry goes and sits at a table to read his book. "Well he did very well. You weren't kidding when you said he was advanced in reading. He's reading at a third grade level."
"That's wonderful."
"He had a little trouble in math, but it actually is normal. We decided to test him in grade school subjects and Mrs. Locksley can I be honest?"
"Please do."
"Henry doesn't need preschool. We think it would benefit him to socialize with other kids. I would talk it over with your husband , but Henry could actually be promoted to first grade if you wish."
" That is something to think about. I will definitely inform my husband and discus it with him. Thank you so much Ella."
Later that evening when Robin comes home from work the family enjoys dinner. Robin had brought ice cream home as a treat. Robin brushes his teeth in the bathroom while Regina sits at her vanity.
"So the teacher said Henry was gifted?"
" Not in those exact words, but he is very intelligent and could be promoted to first grade."
"Do we want that for Henry?"
" I think we should talk about it."
" It could be good for him it would help him keep at his studies."
" I think it could be overwhelming. He hasn't really spent time with kids his own age. I agree it would be beneficial for him, but I also think it would be good for him at the moment to be with children his own age."
Robin walks out of the bathroom standing next to Regina.
"For the time being anyway and then maybe we can discuss moving him to a new grade."
"Are there any programs for Henry?"
" There are a few and we ill have to look in to them."
"We will and I promise I will be at the next meeting."
"Your mini me missed you today."
" I know he couldn't stop saying daddy at dinner." Robin can't help but smile at the bond he has with his son.
"He really does miss you when you leave. He probably never misses me" Regina jokes.
" Are you kidding? Of course he misses you. He loves his mother. I find him at times sitting in your office trying to get up on your chair. I think he looks for you. He loves when you read him his bedtime stories."
" I think he enjoys when we both read to him."
Robin stands behind Regina wrapping his arms around her neck kissing her. Regina stands up and wraps her arms around Robin as well. Robin looks at Regina and he is so much in love with his wife. He was very lucky he had a great job as sheriff, a beautiful wife, and he now had both his sons back in his life. He couldn't help but feel that something was missing.
