Now my soul that's been torn and reborn, started breathing. What have I done? What have I done? -Dermot Kennedy, What Have I Done
Rumple's p.o.v
Brokenhearted and defeated, she enters my mansion. She runs into my arms. "Regina baby, what is the matter?" I ask touching her cheek. " First there was
Daniel. Now my husband and Snow's father, King Leopold has died. My stepdaughter and I are estranged. I don't know what to do" she sobs heavily. "I can
take care of you" I promise rubbing her stomach. My power runs through her like an electric shock. "My body feels different. I think I may be-" she trails off.
She leaves without giving me the time of day. I remain in denial about her pregnancy until otherwise.
Rumple's p.o.v
"I am pregnant" She announces over dinner at my mansion one evening. Shocked, I almost fall out of my chair. "How can you be sure that I
am the baby's father?" I question her. "You are the only person that I have been with. The oracle confirmed my pregnancy" She confesses. "I am your
teacher. You are my student. I can't have a family with you. Why did you decide to visit an oracle?" I pressure her. "I visited an oracle because I wanted to
know about my future. The oracle knew I was pregnant before I knew I was expecting. She said our daughter Avalon would bring joy to our lives" Regina
recounts.
Time Period: A Flashback
Scenario: A time before Ava's birth- A decision to choose between Life or Death
Place: Rumple's Mansion
Rumple's p.o.v
"I can't have this baby. It has become a big burden on me" distraught, she stresses. I offer her a magical potion that can possibly end her pregnancy. "Drink
this magical potion and all your troubles will disappear" I persuade her. "I am not going to kill our baby" she declines quickly. "It is your body. It is your
choice. I
thought you wanted to get rid of the baby. It has become a big burden on you. What has changed your mind?" I bring to her attention. "I never really wanted to
have an abortion. I was just testing your loyalty" she admits. "So you are keeping the baby?" I ask. "Yes" Regina smiles making my heart melt. "I will always love
and support you and the baby" I vow.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Rumple's Mansion
"Rumple, I need a magical potion for morning sickness" nauseous, Regina requests. I offer her a pot
to vomit in. "Morning sickness is a sign of a healthy fetus" I guess. "I don't agree with you" she
disagrees chewing on a breath mint. "You are five weeks along. You still have along way to go
before giving birth" I calculate touching her stomach. "Our daughter might be born on your
birthday, December 21" she predicts. "How do you know December 21 is my birthday?" I test her.
"You mentioned your birthday in one of our previous conversations" she recalls. "You are a very
good listener" I compliment her.
Scenario: Doctor Facilier's Residence
Regina's p.o.v
He opens the door and I vomit at his feet. He rushes me quickly inside his little cottage. I lay down
on a nice warm cot. He offers me a peppermint and a cup of water. "You are pregnant with the Dark
One's baby" he reminds me. "I can't have this baby. It is killing me. I want you to get rid of it" I beg
him. "What about the promise you made to him, The Dark One?" he asks. "He will never know about
the abortion" I assure Dr. Facilier. "Do you want to drink a potion or take a pill that can end your
pregnancy?" he offers. I prefer a medicated abortion. My dumb foolish drugged up
self thinks it is a good idea to go back home. Dr. Facilier doesn't accompany me to the Dark Castle.
A huge heated argument with mother causes me to lose the baby for good. She doesn't care that
I am having a miscarriage. Father and Rumple are stuck in the middle of our drama.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: The Enchanted Forest-The Dark Castle
Rumple's p.o.v
Here I am eating dinner with Regina and her dad Henry. Cora has other obligations tonight so she
will not bother us. "I want to get away from this place" Regina whispers in a low voice. She
doesn't want Henry to hear her. "I have visited a realm called Avalon. I might take you there one
day" I whisper back. Somehow Henry figures out what we are conversing about. "You will not take
my daughter anywhere unless you marry her" Henry bargains. Right then and there, I propose to
Regina. She is super duper happy. Without considering Cora, Henry gives us his blessing.
Event: Rumple and Regina's Wedding
Rumple's p.o.v
Henry beams with pride and joy while Cora looks on with digest as I dance with their daughter. We
are married and that's all what matters to me right now. "I love you, Regina baby" I tell my bride
repeatedly. "I love you too" she smiles hugging me tightly. "I am looking forward to starting with
you and our unborn daughter in Avalon" I whisper. "I feel the same way too" she agrees.
Place: The Dark Castle
Event: Regina and Rumple's wedding
Rumple's p.o.v
Sensing Regina is thirsty and tired of dancing, I help her into a chair at the cake table. I
bring her and myself something to drink. We feed each other cake first. Henry is well pleased,
but Cora continues to look at us with much disgust. Maybe Cora has something to do with
Regina's lemonade tasting weird. Our four month old fetus doesn't react well to the poison. I fear Regina is
experiencing a miscarriage. Henry and I rush quickly to her aid. Cora laughs silently to
herself. Henry and I banish her away from the castle immediately. She didn't care for Regina or our
unborn daughter at all. Thankfully, we survived her evil scheme.
Time Period: A Flashback
Holiday: Independence Day
Place: The Dark Castle
Event: Regina and Rumple's wedding
Regina's p.o.v
Sensing I am thirsty and tired of dancing, my husband helps me into a chair at the cake table. He
brings me and himself something to drink. We feed each other cake first. My dad is well pleased,
but my mother continues to look at us with much disgust. Maybe she has something to do with
my lemonade tasting weird. My four month old fetus doesn't react well to the poison. I fear I am
experiencing a miscarriage. Rumple and dad rush quickly to my aid. Mother laughs silently to
herself. Dad and I banish her away from the castle immediately. She didn't care for me or my
unborn daughter at all. Thankfully, we survived her evil scheme.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Avalon
Rumple's p.o.v
Almost a decade ago, I lost Milah and Bae. A second chance at love and happiness was out of my
reach. Who knew I would marry my star pupil and begin a new life with her in Avalon? Currently, we
are preparing for our baby's arrival. According to the oracle, our baby will be a girl named Avalon.
"Rumple, feel this" Regina insists placing my hand over her stomach. It's amazing to feel my
daughter move. "We created a miracle" I bring to Regina's attention.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Avalon
Rumple's p.o.v
Heavily pregnant, Regina enters the living room where I am playing the piano. She sits down
beside me on the bench. "You are a very talented pianist" she praises me. "Thanks, dearie" I
smirk. "I want you to teach me how to play the piano" she urges me. "I would love to teach
you" I agree. During our tutoring session, Regina experiences intense back pain. She is
just seven months pregnant. She fears it is a miscarriage or preterm labor. Thankfully,
Regina's suffering is temporary and not really serious.
Rumple's p.o.v
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Avalon
Situation: Avalon's premature birth
Rumple's p.o.v
Patiently and anxiously, I wait for Regina to return home from the local market. Loud gunshots
interrupt my reading time. I run outside and discover Regina who is seven months pregnant
laying in a puddle of blood. A young man, resembling Dr. Falicier, disappears into the woods behind
our cottage. I assume he has shot Regina. I decide to help Regina instead of chasing after him.
Carefully, I carry Regina to our bedroom. I place her on top of the bed. With the little magic that I
have left, I extract the bullet from her body. Regina wakes up without a clue that she has been shot.
It is possible that getting shot might've rushed the baby. I keep a close eye on her just in case
her water breaks. It will be all my fault for causing her preterm labor and delivery.
Rumple's p.o.v
While knitting a quilt, Regina's back starts hurting. Regina considers her back pain to be a
symptom of labor. I accompany her to the bedroom where we await our baby's arrival. According
to the oracle, we will have a daughter named Avalon. "It's coming" Regina moans clutching my
shirt. "Don't worry, deary" I comfort her. "Don't just stand there. Get this baby out of me!" she
demands. "The baby will come when you start pushing" I recall. I put my hands underneath her
dress in preparation to catch the baby. Regina screams and cries as a way to take her mind off the
pain. I admire her strength and determination during this difficult time. Adding to Regina's
bloodshed, the umbilical cord is tied around Ava's neck.
Regina's p.o.v
Depressing, the outside world smells of death. Safe at home, I do my own share of bleeding. Desperately, I try to bring forth my firstborn. Rumple helps me
with bringing Ava into the world. The baby has started to crown, but the head isn't moving that much. I think the head is stuck. All my fears give away into
endless tears, screams, and tearing. "The head is almost out. Keep on pushing, deary" Rumple encourages me. "I can't do this. Something is wrong"
growing tired, I complain. "If you don't deliver soon, you and the baby can die. Please don't deprive her of this life" Rumple stresses. Adding to the drama,
the umbilical cord is tied around the baby's neck. "Stop pushing!" he instructs me. "Why?" I wonder holding tightly onto rosary beads. "The umbilical cord is stuck around Ava's neck" he
informs me. "Take the cord off her neck" I command him. Luckily, he manages to cut off the umbilical cord.
Rumple's p.o.v
"Keep on pushing! You are almost in the homestretch" I motivate Regina who is giving birth to our
daughter. Our daughter is two months early. Regina screams and pushes one last time. "Our
daughter Avalon is here" joyfully, I announce. "Finally" my very tired wife sighs. Her body grows
tense again. I am unsure if she needs my help with delivering the placenta. She says she has it
all under control. Little does she know Ava is experiencing heart failure. I place a heart stint
into her tiny chest. The worst part is over for now.
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.
Regina's p.o.v
Magical, my mirror is able to channel random different realms. I am able to get ahold of my parents.
"Hello, my dear sweet Regina" happily, my dad greets me on the other side. Mom lingers in the
background pretending not to care. She resents me for marrying my teacher and her former love
interest. Our newborn baby Avalon just added more fuel to the fire. Anyhow, I shift my focus from
mom to dad who loves me unconditionally. "This is your new granddaughter Avalon. Rumple and I
call her Ava for short. Her life is a miracle for she was born two months early" I share with my dad.
"I wish I could see and Ava in person" he wishes observing Ava sleeping in my arms. "We will see
each other again someday" I promise him.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Avalon
Rumple's p.o.v
"Wake up!" Desperately, Regina pleads shaking our unconscious infant daughter. Our magical
powers are very limited here in Avalon. We can't revive Ava so we seek help from the Blue Fairy.
The Blue Fairy and her friends live in the enchanted forest. "I will be able to resurrect Ava.
I can't guarantee she'll be fully human again" she forewarns us. Regina and I prepare ourselves
mentally and emotionally for whatever may come next. True to her word, she brings Ava back
to life. Avalon's eye color switches between brown and blue. She can emit blue fumes, fireballs
from her hands. Magic runs through Avalon's veins, but she is still my precious little angel. Regina
and I prefer she stays with us instead of among the other fairies.
Time Period: The Edge of All Realms
Rumple's p.o.v
"Come here, buddy" I entice my son grabbing for his hand. I lead eight year old son to a
Nearby river. I give him a fishing pole. "Papa, are we going to fish?" excited, he asks me.
"Yes" I chuckle pulling out my own fishing pole.
Time Period: An Alternate Universe-The Edge of All Realms
Regina's p.o.v
Joyfully, Solomon runs into the cottage. Carrying a bucket full of dead fish, Rumple trails behind
Solomon. "Mommy, Papa and I went fishing. I caught a fish" Solomon boasts as he shows me his
bucket. "Congratulations. I am happy for you" I praise my son. "Thanks" my son smiles really big.
There is a twinkle in his pretty brown eyes. "I am hungry. The fish will make a wonderful snack"
Avalon sarcastically remarks. "You will not eat Solomon's fish. That fish is for him only. You can eat
the fish that I caught" Rumple bargains with our daughter.
Time Period: An Alternate Universe-Rumple and Belle's Dream World-Their Cottage
Rumple's p.o.v
"Do you want to cross over this bridge with me?" I ask my daughter. "Sure" Avalon smiles grabbing
a hold of my arm. "This bridge is as old as time itself" I joke with her. Avalon looks down at the
water below that stretches on for miles. I feel her even as she is disappearing. "Will I be reborn
or sent to a different realm if I fell off this bridge" she wonders. "Probably not" I chuckle squeezing
her arm tighter. I discover a butterfly in her hair. There is also a butterfly resting on her shoulder.
Maybe my daughter is destined to become a butterfly.
Place: The Edge of All Realms
Avalon's p.o.v
"Sissy" Solomon says approaching me with a ball. "You must want to play catch" I assume. He
nods his head yes. We play catch under the supervision of our parents.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Roni
Situation: Roni meets Detective Weaver for the first time
Roni's p.o.v
He was my very last customer. He said his name was Weaver. Weaver was a police officer for the
Hyperion Heights district. Depressed, Weaver came to the bar tonight so that he may drink all his
pain and sorrow away. I kept a close eye on him. My dirty funny jokes made him laugh. Intoxicated,
he wasn't allowed to drive. With Weaver's permission, I drove him home. He thanked me with a hug
and a kiss on the cheek. I wished him sweet dreams.
Time Period: Random Flashbacks
Roni's p.o.v
My good deed went a long way with Weaver. He considered me to be a real good friend. He
proposed to me over a romantic candlelit dinner. Our small private wedding ceremony was
just as extravagant as the proposal. During our honeymoon, we tried for a baby. The universe
appeared to be against us having a baby. We almost lost hope until I became pregnant at last.
Nobody including Lady Tremaine knew I was pregnant. Jackets and long loose blouses concealed
my growing baby bump. Weaver and I looked forward to becoming parents. Unfortunately, I ended
up miscarrying our fourteen week old fetus.
Date: 10-29-2000
Event: Avalon's birth
Roni's p.o.v (as a 27 year old woman that is 7 months pregnant)
My stomach hurts terribly. The contractions grow more intense with each passing second.
My discomfort signals the baby's impending arrival. Although I want to keep the baby inside
of my body, I can't postpone the birth much longer. Doctor Wallace and his team of nurses are on
high alert. My thirty nine year old husband supports me through the difficult delivery of our
premature baby. Our daughter is born with a rare type of heart condition. We love Avalon and care
for her no matter what.
Time Period: A Flashback
Date: 10-29-2000
Event: Avalon's premature birth
Weaver's p.o.v
I braid her hair into a ponytail so it wouldn't be in her face. She shifts her focus between me and the
life that she is trying to bring into the world. She feels much better after she does finally deliver. Our
precious miracle baby is transported immediately to the NICU. We meet two new friends named
Naveen and Tiana here.
Time Period: A Flashback
Date: 10-29-2000
Special Event: Avalon's premature birth
Weaver's p.o.v
Her water broke and the contractions started during breakfast time. Everything happened right in
front of me. We were not prepared for the long difficult labor and delivery at the hospital. We
never expected for our baby to arrive two months early or stay in the NICU. Two fellow new
parents (Tiana and Naveen) and a kind nurse (Beverly Farley) gave us hope.
