Authors note: I hope you like it. Enjoy ;)
"So, Regina, if you could please roll up your shirt and lay down on the table." Dr. Cross said. She had been Regina's personal physician back in the Enchanted Forest, she knew what kind of horrors the King had put her through and was one of the few people who was actually kind towards her.
Regina let go of Daniels hand and walked over to the table. She laid down and pulled up her silk blouse, exposing her still flat belly.
Daniel took a seat in the chair next to the table and grabbed Regina's hand again. She gave him a reasurring smile. Even though Daniel had been in this land for a few months now he still didn't understand anything about the equipment that was standing in this room.
"We're just going to take a look at your baby and listen to the heartbeat, maybe I can even see how far along you are." Dr. Cross smiled at the couple, she had always hoped that Regina would have love in her life again, and now she had.
She put some gel on Regina's stomach and used the ultrasound. She pointed at the screen. "See, there is you baby. And by seeing how big it is I would say you're about 6 weeks along."
Daniel stared with wonder at the little blotch that was his child. He got tears in his eyes. "That's amazing." He whispered.
Regina averted her eyes from the screen and looked at her fiancé, also with tears in her eyes. "Yes, it is."
Daniel stood up and bend over the table so that he could kiss Regina.
"Now we're going to listen to the heartbeat." Dr. Cross interrupted.
The couple seperated their lips from each other and looked over to the doctor. Dr. Cross moved the ultrasound over Regina's stomach until she finally got the heartbeat.
The room was filled with the most wonderful sound Daniel and Regina had ever heard. The sound of their child's heartbeat. "The heartbeat is strong and steady." Dr. Cross said with a smile on her face.
They were both listening with wonder. "That's our child." Regina said softly and turned her head towards Daniel.
"Yes it is."
Dr. Cross gave Regina a towel to wipe off the gel. "I will schedule the next appointment for the 25th of October, is that alright?"
"Yes, that's fine." Regina said and she got off the table.
Dr. Cross gave a nod. "Until then, Regina."
...
"So my mom had an idea."
Regina snorted.
"Hey! I know you call my parents idiots, but sometimes their plans are somewhat good." Emma defended but couldn't keep the small smile from gracing her lips.
Emma and Regina were having lunch in Granny's. Well, Regina had lunch and Emma tried not to laugh when she saw the mayor eat the most unhealthy food on the menu, seems like Regina had a craving for fries.
"Sure, dear, whatever you want."
Emma ignored the sarcasm. "Thank you. So the idea was that since Henry's birthday is in 4 days, my mom suggested that we throw Henry and his friends from school a party here, at Granny's. And that evening we'll have a big family dinner."
"A family dinner? Who's going to cook? Our princess Snow White?"
"Yes, she's going to cook."
Regina let out a chuckle. "I suppose she wouldn't trust me, after the whole cursed apple thing."
Regina grabbed for another fry. "Daniel and I will come, for Henry. And I'll promise that I won't try to poison your mother but no more than that."
Emma smiled. "That's more then I could wish for Regina."
She took a bite of her grilled cheese and looked over to Regina. "So, when are you going to tell Henry about the baby?"
"Daniel and I decided that we were going to tell everyone on Henry's birthday."
"That's nice."
Regina furrowed her brows in worry. "Do you think Henry will be okay with me having another child? I don't want him thinking that I'm going to replace him."
"No Regina, I don't think Henry will think that you're replacing him. I think he will be over the moon with having a sibling."
Regina smiled. "You really think so?"
Emma grabbed Regina's hand and squeezed it. "Yes, I do ."
She looked down at Emma's hand, she was glad she had found a friend in the blonde savior. "Let go of my hand, I have a reputation to uphold, dear." It was said in a teasing tone that made Emma laugh.
"Oh I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I wouldn't want to make you look weak in front of these peasants."
"I'm glad you understand."
...
"Happy birthday, my little boy." Regina said while she crouched down in front of him and hugged him tight. They had just arrived at the apartment where Snow and Charming were busy preparing the dinner.
"Mom? Are you crying?" Henry asked, hugging his mother back.
Regina quickly wiped the traitorous tear off her cheek. "No, what? Of course not!"
Henry smiled. "Sure, mom."
Regina got back on her feet. "We brought you a present." She said, deciding to change the subject.
"Cool, what is it?!"
"We bought you a new saddle, specially made for you. A saddle for a real knight." Daniel said.
Henry's eyes got big with excitement. "Really?! That's so cool!" He hugged his mother again. "Thank you so much, mom!"
"You're welcome, darling."
He let to of his mother and walked over to Daniel. "Thank you, Daniel."
Daniel smiled at the boy and ruffled his hair. "Sure, Henry."
"When are we going riding again?!" Henry asked with enthusiasm laced in his voice.
Regina laughed. "First we need to have dinner, honey."
"I'm with Regina on this one, kid." Emma spoke up. "Dinner is almost finished." She looked at her busy parents. "Right, mom?"
"If you would've helped we would already be eating." Snow snapped.
"You know I can't cook, I'll probably burn the salad, and that's not even supposed to be cooked." Emma whined.
Daniel laughed. "You can't be that bad, Emma."
Regina looked at her fiancé with a smirk. "You have no idea, dear."
"Oh, ha, ha. Not everybody can be a kitchen princess, Your Majesty."
"I'm actually a kitchen Queen, dear."
"Whatever." Emma growled. She turned to her mother again. "Is it ready now? Regina is bullying me, I can't handle anymore on an empty stomach."
The comment made Henry laugh, he was glad his mothers were getting along. Really glad.
...
"Dinner was delicious, dear. It seems like I've underestimated you." Regina said to her former step daughter while they were both washing up the plates.
After dinner Henry had pulled Daniel with him to play a video game and Emma and David had gone to get some ice cream, since Henry asked for it. So that meant that Regina and Snow were left behind to do th dishes. Together.
"Thank you." Came the short retort.
"Is there something you want to tell me, Snow?"
"No, yes...maybe."
"Just spit it out Snow!" Regina snapped.
"It's just, you always blamed me for Daniels death... And now he's back, so I just... I really hoped that we could, maybe try to get over the past." She mumbled.
"You think Daniels death was the only thing I blamed you for? Are you really that ignorant?" Regina asked while she furiously rubbed the plate dry.
Snow sighed and dropped a plate back into the water, splashing the water a little. "Well then what is it, Regina? I can't apologize if I don't know what I did to you."
Regina gave her a furious look. "You think an apology will cut it? That an apology will suddenly make me forget all the pain I've gone through just because you wanted a new mother." She spat.
"You didn't even know what was going on in your own household. What was happening right under your nose. Did you ever heard me screaming, Snow? Screaming for it to stop?"
Regina didn't know why she was saying so much but deep in her heart she wanted to forget the past too. Maybe that was why she was finally telling Snow what kind of a monster her father was. She didn't feel any better, however. It was cruel to ruin her fathers image, but she couldn't keep it locked up inside of her anymore.
Snows face went even paler. "What, what do you mean?"
"What I mean to say is that the King hurt me, Snow. He beat me, he raped me, almost every night."
Snow looked into her former step mothers eyes and saw nothing but pain. The pain she saw made her believe the accusations. Regina would never show so much pain willingly.
She stepped forward and enveloped Regina in a hug. "I'm so sorry for what my family has done to you, Regina."
Regina felt some tears leak down her cheeks but she quickly wiped them away. "I'm not saying this to make you feel guilty Snow, I'm saying this because I realize that this blood feud has gone on for too long."
Snow smiled. "I agree."
"Now I'm not saying that we're suddenly going to be best friends, I'm saying that we can learn how to tolerate each other."
"I couldn't agree more."
The rest of the dished were done in silence.
...
"Ice cream!" Emma yelled when she closed the door behind her.
Regina rolled her eyes at the childish behavior. Henry and Daniel got down the stairs and sat down at the table.
Once the ice cream was divided between the six of them, Daniel spoke up.
"Regina and I have some good news we wanted to share."
Regina smiled at him and grabbed his hand.
"First we wanted to let you know that we're engaged, but I think Henry has already told you."
Everyone laughed and Henry looked down to his lap.
"The second great news is that," he looked at Regina with a wide grin. "Regina is
pregnant, we're going to have a child."
"I'm going to have a sibling? That's so awesome!" Henry said with a big grin.
Regina let out a relieved breath. She was so happy Henry liked the idea of having a sibling.
Snow smiled at the couple. "Congratulations, I'm so happy for the two of you."
"Congratulations." Charming said, also smiling.
"I'm looking forward to having a little Regina running around town." Emma said causing everyone to laugh.
Regina felt so happy. For the first time in her life she felt like she was part of a real family.
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So what did you guys thought? I don't know when I'll be able to update again because I'm going to PARIS! Jeej, I'm so happy ;) If I don't update tomorrow, it won't be earlier than Tuesday.
