*Flashback*
Henry had been unsure about moms' relationship. On one hand he truly believed in the book Mrs. Blanchard had given him, but he saw how happy his moms were together. If he was honest, he was happy too. They were a family and they loved each other. But what did that mean for the curse?
"Hey, mom. Hey, Emma." The ten year old smiles when he enters the kitchen to find the two women laughing about something he didn't hear.
"Hey, kid." Emma answers with a smile.
"How was school, honey? Are you hungry?" Regina asks as he moves to hug both his mother's. Emma laughs at Regina's questioning, she loved seeing the mayor in full on mom mode.
"It was fine." The boy answers. "Do we have any pizza rolls?" Henry looks at Regina hopefully. The mayor shoots Emma a look. They ate like children. Regina couldn't understand how Emma could eat so much grease and sugar and still have the figure she did.
"I bought us some." Emma grisn. Regina rolls her eyes but they all know she isn't really angry. Henry moves to warm up his snack while Emma lays her hand on Regina's shoulder.
"I love you." Emma smiles.
"I love you too." Regina replies without hesitation. "Emma...move in with us."
"Okay." Emma grins before giving her girlfriend a soft kiss on the lips.
2:
It had been two weeks since the curse had broken. Emma and Henry had been sulking around the Charmings' loft, looking and feeling miserable. While neither of them had admitted it out loud it was clear that they were missing Regina. Life without her felt lonely and wrong. Snow had started to pick up on their moods and decided to intervene. She calls their first family meeting
"I think we all should talk." She says as the four of them sit at the kitchen table. "Emma, Henry, you both have been so down."
"What can we do to help?" Charming asks them in a shrink-like voice.
"Nothing." Emma says sadly. "You can't do anything to help." Beside her, Henry sniffles.
"I miss my mom." He admits tearfully.
"Guys, Regina is the villain here." Charming tries to remind them.
"David is right." Snow agrees. "Our family was torn apart because of her."
"It's not that simple." Emma states. "Come on, kid, you're gonna be late for school." Henry rises and Emma grabs her jacket. They bid goodbye to the Charmings and head out.
"How do we fix this?" David asks.
"They'll get over Regina." Snow says looking sad. "It'll take time but eventually they'll see who she really is."
Henry was walking home from school later that same day He was lost in thought about his family. He felt extremely guilty. They had been so happy, why could he just leave things alone? Henry is paying no attention when he suddenly hears Emma's voice, screaming his name. He sees a cloud of purple smoke and then...nothing.
"Henry!" Emma can't believe what she'd just seen. A little baby Henry is now standing where her son had been. Mr. Gold is retreating to his shop, he must have done this. He was still angry about the Belle thing, maybe he thought this was good revenge. Emma attempts to approach Henry but to her surprise the infant begins to scream.
"Mama!" He cries.
"I'm right here." Emma says softly. Snow and Charming exit Granny's and come to see what all the commotion was about.
"Henry?" Snow gasps, recognizing the infant. Emma nods and makes another attempt at picking her son up.
"No!" His scream is blood curdling. "Want mama!" Emma's heart drops.
"He's not crying for me." She realizes out loud. "He wants her. Sh, it's okay, buddy. We're gonna go find your mama."
"Emma no!" Charming exclaims. "You can't!"
"I agree. Emma for all you know it was Regina that did this in the first place. Now that has magic she-" Emma cuts her mother off harshly.
"No. You stop talking about her like that." Emma demands. "She wouldn't hurt him. I'm not going to let Henry suffer and right now, Regina is the only one who can help." With that she finally is able to pick up a whimpering Henry. She sends a final look to her parents and makes her way to Mifflin street.
Emma knew Regina would be at the mansion. She could just feel it. There's a glow around the property. Emma was desperate and decides to take her chances. She and Henry step through the shield, completely unharmed.
"Emma!" Regina gasps opening the front door. "Henry...what...what happened to him?" Emma steps closer. Henry squeals happily at the sight of his mother. He practically leaps out of Emma's arms, luckily Regina catches him.
"Gold." Emma explains. "I didn't know what to do and Henry was crying for you."
"He'll grow out of it." Regina assures, holding Henry close. "It's temporary, he'll be back to normal soon."
"Mama!" Henry exclaims to get Regina's attention. "Ook!" He points to Emma.
"I see, baby. This is Emma, she won't hurt you." Regina promise her son softly.
"How come we got through the protection spell?" Emma finally asks.
"When I put it up I made so you and Henry could get through, I suppose I should lower it now...there isn't a sense in having it up when I have magic. Besides, no one has bothered to come here." Regina explains. Henry lets out a yawn and rests his small head on Regina's shoulder.
"Mama, nap." He says, sleep evident in his voice. Regina rubs his back.
"Can he stay with you?" Emma asks.
"Of course." Regina says softly. "You could too. I mean you never saw Henry grow up and this is chance for you too but you don't have-"
"Regina." Emma smirks. "I'll stay. Just let me go talk to my par-to the Charmings."
While Emma was gone, Regina puts Henry down for a nap in the crib she'd conjured up. She didn't know what had possessed her to ask Emma to stay. They both knew it would only make things harder. Regina wasn't sure how she'd be able to let them go again when they time came. Emma had only been gone an hour when Henry wakes up from his cat nap.
"Hello my little prince." She coos lifting him into her arms. She'd missed this. He nuzzles into her comfortably. He was still waking up. "Should we get you a snack?" He doesn't answer but his tummy begins to grumble. She chuckles a little, knowing the answer. She carries the small child downstairs and into the kitchen. She gently places him the high chair she'd brought out of the basement. She goes to the cupboard and grabs a box of Goldfish crackers; they had always been Henry's favorite.
"Here you go, honey." She smiles as she pours the orange crackers onto the tray. She pulls up a seat so she can watch him better. Henry places a few crackers in his mouth then proceeds to offer some to his mother. He pushes them forcefully at her mouth. She laughs and accepts his small gift.
"Thank you, sweetheart, that is so nice of you to share with Mommy." She praises. He giggles.
"Love mommy!" He squeals delightfully. Regina's heart nearly stops for a moment and she feels tears well up in her brown eyes.
"I love you too, Henry." She tells the smile child.
"You're so good with him." Regina nearly jumps if her chair. She hadn't heard Emma come in. "I couldn't even comfort him or hold him earlier." Emma moves and takes a seat next to her former lover.
"He'll warm up to you." Regina assures the blonde. She's finding it hard to breath with Emma so close to her.
"Thank you for offering me this." Emma whispers. Regina wants to ask how the Charmings had reacted but she doesn't have a chance. "Snow flipped out, David thought I was under some kind of spell. They don't understand."
"I'm sorry." Regina's voice breaks.
"Mama!" Henry calls interrupting whatever Emma was going to say. "Out!"
Regina can't help but chuckle at her adorable son. She lifts him from the chair and into her lap. After she the crumbs of his face she motions for Emma to follow her. The trio make their way into the living room where Regina places Henry on the floor with some old toys she'd found. For a little while Emma and Regina just enjoy watching their son play. At that age he is so easily entertained and they both know it won't last forever. He'd be back to normal soon and this would all be over.
"I still can't believe this happened." Emma finally says, breaking the silence. "I mean I couldn't even protect Henry from Gold. I...I'm not cut out to be a mom."
"Emma this is NOT your fault." Regina firmly replies. "Gold is far too powerful, there was nothing you could have done. But, you are an amazing mother." Emma gives a weak smile.
"Thank you."
Later that night Regina makes them dinner. After they eat they team up and bath Henry. After he is clean and in warm pajamas, Emma watches Regina read him his old favorite book and sing him a lullaby. At least for tonight they could pretend that everything would be okay.
A/N So now we're a little farther into the plot. Henry being little isn't the whole story line but it is a major part in this story. I'll type up the third chapter soon but for now enjoy! Also thanks for all the reviews, favorites and follows! You guys are awesome! -Kaila :)
