I live in Vancouver (I live literally 10 minutes driving away from the studio they film the show). I have never met any one of the stars, unfortunately, and I have never been to the set (no studio tour), but I managed to drive 30 minutes to Steveston Village (real town where Storybrooke is based in) and snapped a few pictures last year.

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"He knows I love him, doesn't he?" Regina asked.

Emma nodded, "Regina, it doesn't have to end this way. You have to come back with us. Henry needs you. I promise you that you will not be locked in Rumpel's old cell."

"You know history is just going to repeat itself. Everyone looks at me as the Evil Queen, including my son," Regina put her feeling into word, "But someone showed me love meant sacrifice. I need to let go of my past. I cannot let hate blinds me. This obsession with vengeance can never make me happy. I want what's best for Henry, not for me. If I really love Henry, I should let him be with you and your family, not trap him in my world. It's not too late for me to do the right thing." She repeated what I said to her.

"What am I supposed to tell Henry?" Emma asked.

"Tell him that in the end, I have found happiness," She patted Emma's shoulder.

Emma followed the group into the portal.

Mr. Gold and Belle walked up to Regina. "I don't need this anymore," Regina passed an old book to Mr. Gold.

"Dearie, are you really giving up this easily?" Mr. Gold looked at her with disbelief.

"I ripped out my father's heart for this," Regina spoke, "It's time to cut my losses."

"You were my best student," Holding hands with Bell, Mr. Gold entered the portal. The portal closed.

Regina collapsed on the ground and cried. Leroy and Astrid went to comfort her, but she wanted to be left alone. They returned to their house to prepare for departure.

I sat down on the floor with Regina, "It's never too late to change your mind," I whispered to her, "I stole three magic beans before David burned the last plant."

She inhaled, "But I don't want to go back."

"No, you want to go back," I hugged her, "You have to be with your son."

"No, I belong here," She shook her head, "with you and our daughter."

"Our daughter?" I couldn't help but grin, "Regina, are you with child?"

"I just found out this morning," Regina showed her weak side.

"I hope the baby is not the reason you are staying with me," Who am I to stand in her way, "You will regret not being in Henry's life."

"She is one of the reasons, but that's not all. I don't understand why I feel this way, but I realize I can't live without you. Before you, I had a hole in my heart. With you, I know I will never feel lonely again. I know my heart wants. My heart wants to be with you," She kissed me, "And no, I will never regret not being in Henry's life, but I will regret not being with you."

"I can't believe it," I stood up and then helped Regina, "There is something I need you to do with me."

"What is it?" I led her into the town hall.

"Marry me," I took a pair of rings from my pocket.

"When did you buy the rings?" Regina was tearing up.

"Mr. Gold gave them to me when I bought Daniel's ring," I wiped her tears, "He said I would need it soon." I looked at the rings, "Not sure if he could really see the future or he thought I was going to propose with Daniel's ring."

"It doesn't matter to us now, does it?" Regina held my hand, "And you call this a proposal? I thought you could do better, with flowers and chocolate."

"I am not proposing. I am simply forcing you to marry me," I joked, "Then it won't matter if you say no."

"No!" She said in her joking voice.

"You have to marry me now. You are with my child and I won't let my baby be a bastard," I wrapped my hand around her waist. I knew it was too early to feel the baby, but there was life inside my lover, "I am old fashion that way."

"Can't get married without us!" Leroy and Astrid appeared out of nowhere.

"Since when are you two here?" Regina got annoyed.

Leroy replied, "Since before you two entered."

"We just didn't want to interrupt," Astrid smiled.

"Good, now we have a fairy and a dwarf to witness our marriage," I dug up the marriage paper. No one had ever gotten married in Storybrooke, not during the curse, not after the curse.

Getting married would usually take weeks to get all the documents approved, but fortunately, Regina was the mayor, so she could just sign the paper and cheat the system. (Did you know that gay marriage is legal in Maine? Now you do.)

"So, Millie Karn, will you have this woman, to be your wedded wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her, for so long as you both shall live?" Leroy posed as the commissioner.

"I will," I couldn't wait to say yes.

"Regina Mill, will you have..." Leroy was interrupted.

"Save it, dwarf," Regina said, "Of course, I will." She grabbed me and kissed my lips.

"Don't forget the rings!" Astrid reminded us. I put the ring on Regina's finger and Regina put the ring on mine. They fitted perfectly.

"What should we do now?" Regina asked.

"Leave Storybrooke," I replied.

Leroy asked, "How will we remember to drink the potion?"

"Meet us at the border in three hours. I know exactly how to do it," I brought Regina out of the town hall. We went to the art supply store and I grabbed all the expensive brushes and paints. Regina complained about wasting space, but I managed to convince her that these brushes were too overpriced outside. We went to Regina's house and we took a few cuttings of Regina's apple tree. Regina had already packed her bags, so we didn't waste time. We decided to take Regina's car. Afterward, we went to my place. We took my best paintings, including the ones with Laura or Regina on them. We didn't take my bike because I finally told Regina I hated biking. Before we left, we also went to the bank and took all the money. We figured we need some money to start over.

"So, what now?" By the time we got to the border, Leroy and Astrid were already waiting.

"Well, Regina won't lose her memory when she crosses the border. She will drive me past the border and then she will convince me to drink the potion off my old paintbrush holder. If the potion works, then she will return to Storybrooke, and drive your car cross the border. Next, Astrid will walk past. We will convince her to drink it. Finally, you will pass and Astrid will convince you to," I believed that was the best way, "Think it will work?" Leroy and Astrid nodded.

I got on Regina's car again and she stepped on the accelerator.

"Honey, are you okay?" I saw a beautiful brunette looking at me. I was on the passenger seat of the car and she was on the driver seat.

"Ummm," I couldn't understand what happened.

"Do you know who you are?" She asked.

"I do know who I am," I was puzzled, "I am Millie Karn, but who are you? Do I know you? Why am I on your car? Oh right, you are the mayor lady."

She passed me the cup, "Drink this."

"I am not drinking something blue. Is this organic? This must be artificial colouring. I only eat organic food," I refused, "Is this my paintbrush holder?"

"You are asking way too many questions," She took the holder from my hand. She drank from the holder and the next thing I knew, she kissed me.

I felt her feeding me the blue liquid, but her lips were so sweet, I couldn't refuse her invitation. I couldn't get enough of her kiss, but she let my lips go. I drank the potion and immediately felt chill in my body. It felt like somebody suddenly woke me up.

"Millie, do you remember now?" Regina asked me.

"Who do you think you are and who gave you the permission to kiss me?" I asked.

"It didn't work?" She banged her hand against the steering wheel, "It didn't work!" I could feel sadness, confusion and anger passing her body.

"Caramel Chocolate, don't get angry or you will hurt our baby," I grabbed her hand.

"You remember?" She looked at me, "IT WORKS!" She screamed and hugged me.

"When I said, 'Who do you think you are and who gave you the permission to kiss me?', I was really doing a 'Regina' impression," I stuck my tongue out.

"I don't sound like that," Regina defended herself.

"No, you totally do," I turned around and look at the empty road, "It's time to get Leroy and Astrid. Then we can go for dinner. I am hungry for a burger and a beer."

= Epilogue =

Soon after, we moved to Steveston Village, a place near Vancouver, BC, Canada. Neal mentioned the place to me before he left. He said he lived there ten years ago. Part of it reminded us of Storybrooke. Regina and I bought a beautiful house, smaller than Regina's place, but bigger than my art studio. Our backyard had apple trees.

We opened a bakery cafe, called "The Evil Queen's Poison Apple". Our most famous dishes were Queen Regina's Famous Lasagna, Hot Mama's Apple Turnover, Spicy Lacey (hot-sauce cookie) and Millie's Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake. In my spare time, I would teach painting on the second floor of the cafe.

Nine months later, Regina gave birth to our daughter, Lucia Harriet Coralie Mills-Karn. We kept in touch with Leroy and Astrid, who went backpacking around the world and visited us every two-three months. They later became godparents of little Lucy.

We lived happily ever after (not forever after, since I lost my immortality) with our daughter, one dog and two cats.

One afternoon, Regina and I was enjoying a quiet afternoon. We sat on Stanley Park Second Beach, while I was painting the sunset. All of a sudden, Regina said to me, "You are my happy ending."

"Honey, what did you just say?" I asked.

"Remember, you once asked me if I have considered that you were my happy ending?" She stopped. I nodded my head. "I have the answer now," She hugged me, didn't mind getting paint on her skin, "Yes, you are."

= The End =

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If I get enough reviews, I might write a sequel. Sequel will be about the Enchanted Forest in trouble, and they asked Regina to return and help. Of course, if no one cares, then we will just let the story sink... Well, now wait for the original story branch hiatus.