Authors note: I know this isn't one of my best chapters, but I hope you enjoy just the same ;)

"Daniel, I did it!" Regina said happily and she stood up from her desk, walking over to the couch where Daniel was reading a book. "I found a way to bring back Ms. Swan and Snow White!"

Daniel quickly put the book away. "That's great! Henry will be so happy."

"Yes, he will. But to bring them back I need the help of Rumplestiltskin."

"Really? Not him Regina, he can't be trusted. I don't like it, he's dangerous."

"Daniel, I appreciate it that you want to protect me, but you forget dear. I've been through enough on my own, I can handle him."

"I know that, it's just... I don't like it that you are putting yourself in danger."

Regina kissed him softly on the lips. "I'll be careful, I promise."

"Well, alright then. But I'm coming with you!"

Regina sighed. "Fine, dear. If that's what you want."

...

"Henry dear, why are you standing here all alone?" Regina asked when she saw her little boy standing outside granny's.

"Oh, gramps and I were supposed to have lunch together but he had an emergency at the mines. All the fairy dust was stolen.

"Gold." Regina growled. "He's onto something."

"You think Mr. Gold had something to do with this, Regina?" Daniel asked.

"Yes, that's exactly what I think. He has probably found a way to bring them back too."

"Them? You mean Emma and Mary Margaret?" Henry asked excited.

"Yes. We need to get to his shop." Regina answered.

The three of them made their way over to the imps pawn shop.

...

"Gold?" Regina asked, while slowly opening the door.

She stepped into the shop, followed by Daniel and Henry.

"I don't think he's here, mom. All the lights are out."

"I think you're right Henry. I already have an idea where he might be." Regina said.

"And where would that be, darling?" Daniel asked.

"The mines."

...

"Gold! What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Regina yelled when she saw her former mentor standing over the well.

"Ah, I was almost worried when you didn't show up, dearie."

"I ask again, what the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Preventing Cora from entering Storybrooke of course."

Regina stopped dead in her tracks when she heard her mothers name escape the imps mouth. Daniel saw how her body when rigid with fear.

"Cora, what do you mean? She's dead! I saw her body!" Regina said, trying to keep the fear out of her voice.

"Oh she's all but dead, dearie. So if you would be so kind as to step back and let me perform this curse, I know neither of us wants Cora roaming around here in Storybrooke."

Regina didn't know what to do, if she let gold perform the curse and Snow and Emma got through the portal, they would die immediately. If she stopped Rumple, her mother might get here. That was something that was in no ones best interests.

She turned around and looked into Daniels eyes, silently asking him what to do.

He smiled at her. "Have faith Regina. True love is the most powerful magic of all, remember."

She nodded and shifted her gaze to her son, the son that she would give anything for to make happy. She stared into his brown eyes and knew what she needed to do, she needed to make him happy and for that to happen Emma and Mary Margaret needed to come back.

"Drop the wand, Gold." She said in the most intimidating voice she could muster.

"Getting weak, Your Majesty?" He said in to mocking tone.

She ignored the jab. "Just do it."

"You do know, dearie, that when Cora comes through that portal, you'll lose everything."

She got an anxious feeling in her stomach. "Drop the wand, dear."

"Do you really think it's that easy? To just command me to drop the thing?" He giggled that childish giggle that he used to have in the Enchanted Forest. "It's going to be a lot harder than that, dearie."

Regina flicked her wrist and send the imp flying towards a tree. The wand was now lying on the Forest ground and she picked in up, still watching Gold.

Rumplestilskin slowly got of the ground. "Think about what you're doing, dearie."

"Oh, I did." Was all Regina answered before she set the wand on fire.

The wand started vibrating and then there was a loud bang. Regina was send flying backwards against a tree, the impact knocking her unconscious.

"Regina!" Daniel yelled and rushed over to her.

Henry couldn't move. He was looking at the well, hoping that Emma and Mary Margaret would come through. From the corner of his eye he saw Mr. Gold hobbling away.

"Regina, are you okay?" Daniel asked.

Regina slowly opened her eyes. "Yes, I'm fine, I think."

She turned her head when she heard her little boy yell.

"Mom!" Henry yelled when he saw the unmistakable red of his mothers leather jacket.

Emma and Mary Margaret got out of the well and rushed to Henry.

"Henry! I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too, mom."

Regina felt her heart ache when she heard her little boy call another woman 'mom'. She felt tears fill her eyes.

"He loves you, Regina." Daniel tried to convince her.

She shook her head. "I don't know Daniel, after all I've done."

"Yes but you're changing for him! For me!"

"I know, but maybe it's not enough."

"I'm not going to believe that."

She smiled a tired smile. "Can you help me of the ground?"

Daniel nodded. He helped her stand and held her by her waist. When they turned around they were met by a shocked Snow White.

"Daniel?!" She asked, confused.

"Who's Daniel?" Emma asked her mother.

Henry was the one to answer. "He's my moms true love!"

Daniel smiled at him. "Yes, that's right, but I suggest that we talk about this all tomorrow. It's been a long day and I think that you 2 must want to go home."

Emma let out a groan. "Home. I want a shower!"

Daniel chuckled. "Maybe we can have lunch tomorrow, our place at one?"

"Alright." Snow answered still staring at Daniel in shock.

"You hungry kid?" Emma asked Henry. "Cause I am."

"Henry smiled up at her. "Yes."

He walked up to Regina and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you tomorrow, mom."

Regina was surprised by his actions, she hadn't expected that. "Sure, darling."

Daniel squeezed her hand as they watched how Emma, Snow and Henry walked away.

Regina gave a small smile. "This is going to be an awkward lunch."

Daniel chuckeled. "Indeed, darling."

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