Henry and Emma were preparing the mansion for when Regina came over. They moved all the photos out of view so that they wouldn't confuse her. It seemed so strange that they had to invite Regina to her own home.

Henry felt silly for being so nervous. This was his mom, after all. However, this lunch would technically be Regina's first impression of him. He wanted to make sure that everything went well. He still felt a little guilty for how he'd treated his mother prior to the curse breaking.

Regina arrives just after 1:00. David had dropped her off on his way to the station. Regina had rang the doorbell and an eager Henry opened the door to welcome her.

"Hello." She grins. "You must be Henry."

"I am." The boy confirms with a smile. "Come on in, Emma is in the kitchen."

Regina finds it strange the Emma referred to his mother by her first name, but she doesn't comment on it. This was a strange realm, maybe these things were common. Henry leads Regina to the kitchen where Emma is finishing sandwiches. Regina felt comfort over take her the moment she walked in, but she didn't know why. It was just so familiar, like she'd been in this room thousands of time before.

"Oh good, you're here." Emma greets with a smile.

"Sorry I'm late." Regina apologizes. Emma chuckles.

"Don't worry, I'm used to it." Emma replies.

When Regina asks if she can help, Emma sends her to help Henry set the table. Emma wanted to give the two of them some time to talk. She knew how important this was, and she knew how nervous their son was. There was a lot at stake here.

"So, Henry, what do you like to do?" Regina asks the boy while they gather utensils

"I really love to read." Henry grins, remembering all the times his mom had read to him when he was a child. "Fairytales are my favorite, but I'll read just about anything."

"I like to read as well." Regina informs the boy, although he already knew. "Maybe you can show me some good books sometime."

"I'd love too!" Henry exclaims happily.

He thinks, maybe he could give his mom some of the books she used to read before. He reasons that it could spark something in her memory, even if it was just something small. It was definitely worth a shot.

The lunch went very well. Henry and Regina talked about books, and Regina told him some of her childhood stories. Emma mostly observed them. She was so glad that they'd done this. All she could think about was the time she'd see Regina.

"It was very nice meeting you, Henry." Regina tells him before she leaves. "I am looking forward to our next encounter."

"Me too, mo-Regina." Henry quickly corrects himself without Regina noticing.

"Maybe next time you can show me these movies you were talking about." Regina suggests.

"That'd be awesome!" Henry agrees just as Snow arrives to take Regina back to the loft.

When they leave Henry feels really sad. As good as the lunch had gone, nothing really had changed. It all felt so unfair, and he just really missed his mom.

Emma is surprised when Regina shows up at the station a few days later. She was delighted to see her, of course, she just hadn't been expecting it. She offers the brunetter water, which she gladly accepts.

"I'm sorry for just showing up uninvited, but I needed some air." Regina explains. "Your mother is very sweet, and she has been so very generous to me, but sometimes I feel like she's smothering me."

Emma can definitely relate to how Regina is feeling. Snow was often overbearing, even if her intentions were good. The old Regina would have snapped much sooner, and much louder. Emma was impressed the new Regina had lasted this long.

"Here have a bear claw." Emma offers sliding the box toward the brunette. "Now tell me what happened."

"I just wanted to talk a walk, you know by myself to think, but she insisted on joining me. I snuck out while she was grabbing her coat." Regina explains.

Emma chuckles. She could just imagine how badly Snow freaked when she found out Regina was gone. No matter what state Regina was in, she had guts. And a bit of a temper.

"You know this is the first place my mother will come when she discovers you're missing." Emma points out. Regina sighs.

"I didn't really think this through." The mayor admits. "You were just the first person I thought of."

Emma's heart warms. She and Regina were definitely headed in the right direction. They'd formed a bond already and Emma knew in her heart that it would only continue to strengthen.

"Well, you're always welcome here." The blonde tells Regina sincerely.

"Emma, have you seen-oh thank goodness!" A frantic Snow exclaims when she enter the room. Emma and Regina share an amused look.

"Hello, mom." Emma greets with a smile. "We were just talking about you."

Regina elbows Emma in an attempt to get the blonde to stop talking. Emma stifles a giggle. It was so close to being normal that it almost hurt. Snow notices this too.

"I uh, was just making sure Regina wasn't lost, but since she found her way to you I'd say she found her way just fine." Snow comments.

"I uh, guess I'll see you later." Regina says as she moves to leave with Emma's mom.

"Wait!" Emma exclaims quickly. "Henry will be here soon, and I know he'd love to see you again. I can drop you off at home later, if you don't have plans."

"Oh I'd love to see Henry!" Regina exclaims. The young boy had stolen her heart almost immediately. "I mean, as long as Snow doesn't mind."

Emma looks at her mother with pleading eyes. If she was going to get Regina's memories back, she would need her mother's help. With a sigh Snow nods, indicating that it was alright for Regina to stay with Emma.

"But, I'm making dinner at 6:30, and I expect all three if you to be there. I'm making Regina's favorite."

"Will do, mom." Emma says with a grateful smile.

When they arrive at the loft later that evening, David and Henry disappear to watch some movie. Snow, Regina and Emma finish making the meal and talk for a while. Regina tells Snow about how Grumpy had gotten arrested for being drunk and causing ruckus. Snow laughs, this was nothing new, but she was humored by the fact that Regina found it so amusing. When dinner is finished they all sit around the table and enjoy each others company for a while.

"Kid, we should get you home, you have school tomorrow." Emma tells him after dinner is over. Henry looks a bit sad.

Emma and Henry both felt wrong about leaving Regina. She belonged at the mansion with them, as a family. It was so hard for them not being with her all the time. The both loved her so much.

"Regina," Emma says as the brunette walks them to the door. "Our door is always open. If you ever want to visit or stay for a while...well you are always more than welcome." Regina smiles at Emma's offer.

"I'll keep that in mind." Regina promises.