Rumple's p.o.v

After the party, Ava and I spent quality time together at my shop. "Since it's your birthday, you can

have one free item" I tell Ava. A snow globe sitting on a shelf catches Ava's attention. "You can keep

the snow globe. You are such a child at heart" I tease her. "Thanks, papa" she spells out with her

hands. "You're welcome" I smirk. Unexpectedly, Regina enters the store and kisses me. I am

totally caught off guard. My reaction makes Avalon laugh. "Why did you kiss me?" I ask Regina.

"I love you" Regina confesses reopening a very deep sore wound. My heart is torn between Belle

and Regina. Patiently, Ava and Regina wait for me to say something. I respond with a kiss in order

to make them happy. They will never know my real thoughts. As for now, I feel safe.