I couldn't sleep that night so I bundled up and went for a walk. My mind wandered everywhere it seemed. I wanted to know how Regina was but I didn't dare go to find her. The last thing I wanted was to walk in on her and forest boy having sex. Just the thought made me sick. "Emma?" I smiled inwardly when I heard Regina's voice coming from behind me. I turned and saw her pull up beside me. "What the hell are you doing out here? It's thirty something degrees."

"I couldn't sleep and I needed to clear my head. What are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be with forest boy?" I could see irritation in Regina's eyes.

"Get in the car." I did as she asked and enjoyed the warmth. I hadn't realized how cold I had gotten until I felt the seat warmer kick in. "I can't have you wandering around my town at night with the Snow Queen around. Henry would hate me if I let you die."

"You still consider this your town?" I smiled at the brunette's slip of the tongue. "You'll always be Mayor. No matter who cast this last curse."

"Yes well your mother has horrible taste in decor. She's ruined my office." I chuckled at Regina's annoyed expression.

"She does. I won't lie. I hate all the bird stuff she has at her place." We drove in silence for a while. It seems Regina clears her head while driving too. "So, what are you doing out here so late? It's midnight."

"I needed some time alone. Between Robin and Henry there's a little too much testosterone in my home for me to take in large doses."

"So you come find me to get a dose of estrogen. Oh how special I feel." I chuckled as Regina rolled her eyes. The smell of apples, cinnamon, and her perfume always seemed to calm me down. I enjoyed being around her even if nothing was said. I think that's one reason why I fell for her.

"I didn't come find you. You showed up." We drove down to the docks and parked. "Why aren't you with the handless wonder?"

"He's been an ass lately. Ever since I tried to give up my magic he's been so possessive. And an asshole. Any ideas why?"

"Because he's a pirate?" Regina's statement was flat. "He's a guy. They can all be assholes at one point or another. You just have to put him back in line."

"Why didn't you look for me the other night?" It was a question I had wondered about since then. I figured Regina would come call me an idiot for wanting to give it up since I was so powerful. "I figured since you know how powerful I am you'd come call me an idiot. Or something along those lines."

"You are an idiot." Regina glanced at me with a smirk. "Robin found something he needed me to look at."

"So, one phone call and you drop everything you're doing and run to him? What the hell happened to the Regina I met a few years ago?"

"Excuse me?" Regina's voice was getting harsh. I knew I struck a chord, but I had to know.

"You've changed since Robin came around. If he wants something, you give it to him. And apparently he didn't agree when you said no more sex." I noticed the look of shock in Regina's eyes. "You have a slight hicky on your neck and I know you. Being someone's side chick is far from you."

"Get out of my car." I had pissed Regina off. I could see fire start to ignite in her dark eyes.

"Regina," She cut me off.

"Out. Now." I knew that tone. I did as she asked but before closing the door I turned.

"Regina, I'm sorry. It's none of my business who you sleep with. You just deserve to be happy. And if it's being with him then…" I couldn't finish. I couldn't admit to myself that she truly loved him more than anything else. Regina didn't reply so I just closed the door. I watched as she drove off. Why do I keep getting my hopes up when it comes to her? It's never going to happen.

Xxx

The next morning I helped Elsa track down her sister. Sadly, again, it was to no avail. "So, how are things with you and Hook?"

I watched Elsa a moment before answering. "Things are…okay I guess. Haven't talked to him since yesterday."

"Oh." That was all she said. There was an awkward silence between us. "Do you always sneak out of the house at odd hours of the night?"

I chuckled. "I thought I was the Sheriff." I gave Elsa a soft grin. "When I can't sleep I go for a walk. It helps clear my head. Why were you awake?"

"I'm worried about Anna and what Ingrid is up to." There was true sorrow and worry in Elsa's eyes.

Before I knew what I was doing, I wrapped her in a strong embrace. "We'll find her. And when it comes to the Snow Queen…we'll defeat her."

"Emma." Elsa's voice was soft and she wrapped her arms around me. She seemed to instantly calm down as she let her head rest on my shoulder. We stood there for a moment. "Thank you." Elsa gave me a soft smile as I pulled back.

"You're welcome." Before Elsa could say anything else my phone rang. It was Hook. "Calling to apologize yet?" I put the phone on speaker so Elsa could hear. I wanted her opinion on why he could be acting like an ass.

"I have nothing to apologize for Swan. But we need to talk. Meet me at the docks in an hour." Hook disconnected the call before I could say anything.

"That's not right. He shouldn't speak to you that way." I could see Elsa was angry.

"No. He shouldn't."

Xxx

I made my way down to the docks. No one was around because it was so damn cold out today. "Swan!" I turned in Hook's direction and was confused when I saw a woman by his side. Who the hell was she?

"Hey…" My voice trailed off as they came closer. "Who's this?"

"My wife, Milah." My eyes grew wide a moment when Hook wrapped his arm around the woman's waist.

"She's dead…how did she get here?" There was something different about him. A dead stare in his eyes. Much like the one Regina had when she ripped her heart out. "Hook, what have you done?"

"He's done nothing you dirty tramp. I have." Milah pulled a small box from her bag and opened it. She held Hook's heart in her hand. "Now my lovely husband, kill her so we can be together."

Without a second thought, Hook started running towards me with his Hook ready to strike. "Hook, what the hell are you doing?" He didn't answer. All he did was swipe at me with his hook. I was able to dodge a few of his punches and stabs but when I lost my footing it was over. He was on top of me and I couldn't fight back. Blow after blow I could taste more blood and see it soiling the freshly fallen snow. I felt a sharp pain in my side as I felt his hook burry its way into my side. Eventually, things started to go black. I heard Elsa's voice and screaming.