Be still and know that I'm with you. Be still and know that I am here –The Fray, Be Still

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.


Time Period: A Flashback

Rumple's p.o.v

I discovered Regina bleeding out in her office. My mother and her evil minions took pleasure in

Regina's pain. They didn't care if she was pregnant. Livid, I banished them to a different realm.

I contacted 911 soon afterwards. The paramedics arrived right on time. "Please be extra gentle and

careful with the mayor. Ms. Mills is pregnant" I informed the paramedics. They were shocked by

how much I cared about Regina. They promised to take good care of her. I was allowed to ride in

the ambulance with them. They didn't know Regina was carrying my baby. I wanted to keep it that

way.