What if by losing the one you love, fate—or someone you least expect, helps you find them again? Regina is fostering five year old Emma with the help of her sister, while handling the increasing demands of her career. When news of Emma's lineage comes to light Regina's career, family, and the adoption are threatened and a battle for love, forgiveness, and her daughter begins. A/U
Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 93,613 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 10/12 - Published: 6/22 - Emma S., Regina M./The Evil Queen, Cora M./The Queen of Hearts, Zelena/The Wicked Witch of the West - Complete