Regina opened her eyes and saw Facilier sleeping peacefully next to her. She looked at him passionately as he sleeps. They have a long history between them that only a handful of people know. Her sister only found out their relationship when they were cursed in Hyperion Heights but she has no knowledge about their past in the Enchanted Forest.

Regina looked at the time and saw that she's running on the family breakfast Snow organized twice a week at their home. She got up right away and ran to the bathroom to take a shower. After she'd done that, she changed into one of her mayor's clothes and put her shoes on.

"You're in a rush", Facilier muttered.

"I am late to the family breakfast", she said and saw Facilier staring at her clueless. "It's a thing Snow came up with so we can all see each other once in a while", she clarified.

Facilier smiled and shook his head. This is far from the Regina he remembered but then again he met her at the worst time of her life.

"You can stay for the rest of the day. There's coffee in the kitchen. Relax and have fun just don't do tricks to my town. I'll be back later", Regina said and tried to leave the room when he caught her arm and pulled her back to bed.

He then showered her with kisses that almost melted her.

"Facilier, I mean it. I am going to be late", she muttered trying to resist the temptation.

"You are the queen of all the realms. You are a very busy person. Of course, you are entitled to be late", he whispered and she finally gave in.

The Charming family are almost through with the breakfast when Regina came in the house.

"We were wondering where you are", Snow muttered when she saw her.

"Sorry…I got caught up on something", she apologized and took her seat.

Henry smiled at her and handed her a cup of black coffee. They are quiet for some time until David decided to break the silence.

"So I heard you can produce a purple fire", he said.

Emma and Snow looked at him in surprise. Henry turned to his mother with light beaming in his eyes about the news. Meanwhile, Regina halted from eating and put down her utensils.

"Is it true, Mom? You can do that?" Henry asked.

"It appears I can", Regina answered with less excitement.

"Show me, please", Henry requested.

Regina wanted to protest but when she saw the look on his face, she kept it to herself. She doesn't want to disappoint her son.

"Fine but just this once", she agreed and the boy nodded.

Regina opened up her palm and a fire came out of it. It was a regular fire. Regina stared at it carefully and slowly the red flames turned purple.

Henry's eyes lit up in awe as he looks at the purple flames. Emma and the others are less thrilled though, as they watch Regina looked at her fire. They can all see the shift in her mood. She was less excited to do it before but now she's so into it like there's growing hunger in her eyes.

"I think that's enough for magic Henry", Emma suddenly cut it all off.

Regina put out the fire and smiled at Henry to lift up his mood.

"Your mother is right. Why don't you go finish your homeworks so we can go out this afternoon?" she said to him and it brought smile on his face.

"I like that. I'll drop by later at your office", he said excitedly as he ran off to his room.

Regina then turned to see the rest of the people on the table looking at her.

"What?" she asked.

Then they turned to Snow as she is the only one close enough to talk to Regina in a serious way.

"I think you and I need to talk", Snow answered.

Emma and Hook volunteered to take care of the dishes while David went to the Sheriff's station. Snow and Regina decided to take their conversation out of the house so Henry will not hear them. Luckily, Snow's house has a garden at the back.

"What is this thing you need to talk to me about that is so important?" Regina asked.

"I need you to be honest with me. Are you okay?" Snow asked her back.

Regina frowned at the question. For her, she doesn't look depressed or something.

"Of course, I am. What kind of question is that?" she answered.

Snow smiled a little when she heard her sarcastic tone but it disappeared once she decided to get back on track.

"I saw that look on your face earlier. Emma saw it too when you fought the ogres in the forest. I know that look. I am afraid of that look. The way you stared at your magic is…it's like you're having fun at it", Snow said.

Regina went serious.

"I know how hard you have worked to turn yourself around. That's why you became the Good Queen. I just need to know what's going on. You've been distant lately and don't tell me you're not because we all noticed it and not just me and David but pretty much everyone in this town. You're here but it feels like you're in some far away land. What's going on, Regina?" Snow asked.

Regina looked away at Snow trying to hide the truth in her eyes. Her stepdaughter knows her probably more than anyone else in the town. She knew her the longest.

"You're right. Something is going on with me but I am not sure I should say", Regina said.

Snow put her hand on her shoulder and made Regina looked at her.

"You know you can tell me anything and I will listen", she said.

Regina sighed.

"Facilier is alive", she said.

It took Snow to process that little information. She never met Facilier before but she heard the stories and she heard from the older Henry about him. Zelena also filled her in about their relationship in Hyperion Heights.

"The voodoo doctor? I thought the Wish Realm Rumple killed him?" Snow asked.

"I thought so too but no. He's very much alive. I was trying to hide the fact that I am seeing him because I don't know how all of you will react, especially Zelena", Regina answered.

It confused Snow.

"Why?" she asked again.

"He has a certain reputation and I'm sure you already know that. It's just…I don't want people to give me a hard time about it. That's all", Regina answered.

Snow looked at her stepmother and friend carefully reading between her lines.

"That is not all. There is something else", she muttered.

As much as Regina hates it, she got no choice now but to spill everything.

"I can feel this change in me. I don't know how to explain it. Each time I use magic, dark magic, I feel like I am doing something forbidden and yet I can't help myself but do it", Regina started.

"Why not use light magic instead?" Snow asked.

"That's the thing. I don't think I have it in me anymore", Regina answered.

Snow is alarmed.

"What?" she asked.

"I can't access it. I tried. Somehow, I can't reach it. Something is happening but I don't know what and it scares me too because I remember the feeling", Regina answered.

Snow's heart starts pounding.

"…and what kind of feeling are we talking here?" she asked nervously.

"Darkness…that feeling of letting myself in deep until I can't get out anymore", Regina answered.

Snow's instincts kicked in fast.

"We should tell the others. Perhaps they know a way to help you", she said.

Regina held her hand to stop her from leaving.

"No. You can't. We will tell them but not yet. I don't want to alarm everyone. I would like to find out about this on my own first and if I can't, I will ask for help", Regina reasoned with her.

Snow always trusted Regina to find a way so she agreed with her proposal to keep it between them first.

"Alright, we'll do it your way", Snow said.

"Thank you. By the way, don't mention any of this to Maleficent, even the purple fire", Regina suddenly said.

That reignite the curiosity in Snow.

"Maleficent?" she asked.

"She paid me a visit. She knows about Facilier too. It's a long story and I don't want to get into it at the moment. Just don't mention anything to her when you crossed path with her in the streets", Regina answered.

"Alright, I won't", Snow muttered.

Zelena returned from Hyperion Heights to spend some time with her sister and the Charmings. She first stopped at Granny's to grab some drinks that she will bring to Regina's office.

"You're back. What can I get you?" Granny asked.

"The usual for me and my sis", she answered.

She then saw Emma sitting alone so she thought of keeping her company while waiting for her order.

"The pirate left you alone here?" she asked.

Emma turned and saw Zelena smiling at her.

"No. He went with Dad to patrol the town. What are you doing here?" she answered then asked her back.

Zelena took a sit in front of Emma cheerfully.

"Well, I want to visit my queen sis. It's been a month since I came here and I know she's already furious at me for not visiting her often so here I am with a goal to make amends to my baby sister", she answered.

Emma went silent. She wanted to tell her something so badly but she's not sure if it's the right time because she might ruin a perfect reunion of the sisters.

"What?" Zelena asked.

"What do you mean what?" Emma asked her back.

"You've been staring at me for almost a minute and trust me dear, I am not your husband", Zelena answered while holding back her laugh.

Emma couldn't take it anymore. She has to say it otherwise she will explode.

"Regina is using magic again and by magic, I mean dark magic", Emma said.

"What's the problem with that? She has always been a practitioner of dark magic. That was her comfort zone", Zelena asked.

"Yeah, I know but there's something different this time. I mean, her magic feels different, even her fireball is different. It's purple", Emma answered

That got Zelena's attention.

"What color did you say?" she asked.