A/N: Yes it's been forever, sorry guys. I'll be trying to update more since I'm on break. Anyways, Enjoy!

Xoxo, RM

*A few days later, the day of the ball*

"Yes I know Tink, we all are just so busy with the preparations - , yes I will make time for him as soon as I take Ella to her appointment, I have to go inside now- I'm hanging up, bye." Regina said finally able to get Tink off the phone. She peered to her right, Ella was pulling her jacket closer to her if that was even possible.

"You okay dear?" Regina asked in a soothing voice, Ella nodded, Regina sighed and placed one arm around her as they walked into the building.

"Whatever happens, you have a strong support system and we will always be there for you I promise." Regina said planting a kiss on her forehead, "Now go have a seat while I get us checked in okay?" Regina said, Ella nodded and picked a seat in the corner she watched a woman play with her daughter happily, Ella didn't know what to think.

Regina talked to the receptionist, checked them in and sat down next to Ella, who was incredibly nervous. She looked at Ella and saw a few tears falling down her cheek, Ella was staring at the young mother and her child.

"Ella, you're okay." Regina said wiping away a few tears.

"I know." Ella mumbled, she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "I'm so reckless." She said

"Ella you aren't-"

"No I am and you knew it from the start." Ella began, she tried to keep the emotion and pain out of her voice but that didn't work. "I barely passed high school, I don't have a job, I'm not in college, I'm an alcoholic and obviously ill in the head, how could I possibly raise a child when I'm still a child?" Ella asked Regina, Regina stunned didn't say anything.

"Elizabeth Locksley and Regina Mills." A voice said, Ella bit her lip and got up, Regina followed her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Just breathe sweets." Regina said

"Okay Miss Locksley, from what I see on your results is-" paused and checked his clip board, Ella tensed and held her breath.

"Well out with it already." Regina said sternly

"Sorry, dramatic pause always gets people." Whale said chuckling, Regina looked at him non-amused, Whale cleared his throat.

"You aren't pregnant Miss Locksley." Whale said, Ella let out her breath

"Thank you so much." Ella said, she got up and briskly walked out, Regina confused quickly thanked Whale and raced after her.

"Ella, wait, what are you doing?" Regina yelled, she caught Ella's elbow and turned her, she looked at her and saw tears streaming down her face.

"Ella, why are you crying?" Regina asked, Ella sniffed and whipped her eyes

"I don't know." She said half laughing, "I don't know what to feel, I'm happy because I wasn't ready and you all knew that but I'm so sad, I'm so sad." Ella said

Regina paused and looked at her, "Honey, I know you are. Things happen for a reason, it will happen one day when you both are ready, you will have a healthy perfect bundle of joy." Regina said, "Don't cry, okay?"

"Okay." Ella said smiling

"Now I believe we have some major things to do, starting with our spa day then dressing then the ball, you up for this?" Regina asked

"Absolutely." Ella said

"Hey Mr. Locksley." Jax said walking into Robin's office

"Ah Jax, how are you doing?" Robin asked pausing from his work to look at the young boy

"Pretty good." Jax said

"Good, may I ask why you are here?"

"I actually wanted to know if you knew where Ella was, she hasn't been returning my texts or calls today." Jax said

"No, sorry. I haven't spoken to her at all today, I imagine she might be with Kenzi or Regina. You might want to start there." Robin said

"Thanks Mr. L" Jax said

"Of course, see you at the ball tonight?" Robin asked

"Yes sir." Jax said, he smiled nodding his head

"Jax." Robin said

"Hmm?" he asked turning around as the elevator doors opened

"Are you okay, you seem a bit off." Robin said

"No sir, I'm fine." Jax lied

"If you say so, be careful my boy." Robin said as Jax stepped into the elevator, he just nodded as the doors closed. Jax took a deep breath as he felt the elevator descend, he pulled up his shorts to his thigh and looked at his nasty bruise, he had to stop.

Ella and Regina finally finished their spa day and fitting five hours before the ball, they headed into the penthouse to relax and catch up with everyone. As the elevator doors opened Ella walked out Regina following her, she saw Robin playing with Roland and Jax on his phone.

"Gina! Cece!" Roland squealed, he raced to his sister gave her a hug then went to Regina. Jax looked up and smiled at Ella.

"Hey, you haven't texted me all day." Jax said

"Oh crap." Ella mumbled, "Sorry I totally didn't even check my phone at all today. I'm sorry hun." Ella said walking up to him, she placed her hand lightly on his cheek, but he flinched right when her hand touched his cheek, Ella immediately pulled back her hand.

"Jax, what was that?" Ella asked

"Sorry, my jaw hurts a little."

"Why?" Ella asked, "Did you get hurt or something."

"No, I'm fine." Jax lied, Ella studied him, she knew something was up.

"Jax, what aren't you-" Ella started to say when the elevator doors opened again

"I'm home!" a women said, everyone turned to the voice. Regina didn't know who this woman was, she had her dark hair in a bun, wore denim jeans and a white blouse and some flats. She looked like she was in her late 20s.

"Holy shit! Tiffany!" Ella screamed, she dashed past Regina and hugged the woman, then started to tear up.

"Where the hell have you been?" Ella asked, "God I didn't know what to think, you totally disappeared!" Ella said, Tiffany smiled and wiped the young girl's tears away.

"Long story hun, but we'll catch up soon enough." Tiffany said, she kissed Ella's forehead, her own eyes damp from the reunion they just had.

"Tiffany, great to see you." Robin said standing next to Regina, Tiffany shifted her focus to Robin and the raven haired women next to him and rose her eyebrow.

"Good to see you too Robin, and who is this pretty young thing? Arm candy?" Tiffany teased, Regina immediately blushed.

"Still the same." Robin said chuckling, "This is Regina, Regina this is my niece Tiffany."

"So glad to meet you Tiffany." Regina said reaching out her hand to go for a shake, Tiffany laughed and pulled Regina into a hug.

"I'm sorry but I'm a hugger." Tiffany said, "Don't we know it." Ella teased

"Ella shut your mouth." Tiffany said rolling her eyes, Regina smiled "And what is your relation with my uncle?" Tiffany asked

"Oh." Regina said, she didn't expect her to be so forward

"That's my cousin Tiffany for ya." Ella said saving Regina, "Now you're staying with me in my room because I missed your ass way too much. Jax can you grab her bags?" Ella asked

"Sure." Jax said

"Well it was a pleasure meeting you Regina, welcome to the family." Tiffany said winking, "I must spend quality time with my cousin, catch up with the rest of you guys later. Except for you Roland, come here and give me a hug little man!" Roland's face lit up and he jumped into her arms, the four leaving Regina and Robin alone.

"Sorry about that, my niece has no boundaries." Robin said leading Regina to the couch.

"No worries, Robin. I've never seen her before, not at the balls or in the office, and I've been working for you for years." Regina said

"Yes, well my niece has been gone for five years, and she's picked the time to return now." Robin said

"What? Why?" Regina asked

"Not sure, she is a very active soul, she wanders, it took a toll on Ella for sure." Robin said

"Why is that?" Regina asked

"She left the city when she was 23, Ella was 13 and Marion was making things complicated, Tiffany was a motherly figure for her and when she left things spiraled."

"Oh." Regina said

"I'm just curious to why she chose now to return." Robin said

A/N: Review guyssss! Let me know what you think!

Xoxo, RM