Emma laid the sword in the table and David recognised it, holding it, "Where did you get it?"

"Long story," she frowned. Once they were all gathering around the table, she announced, "We may have a theory of who brought magic back and it's not good."

"Was it Gold then?" Snow asked, a furrow crossing her face uncharacteristically.

Emma glanced at Regina, who nodded slightly to encourage her, and then sighed, "No, it wasn't him. It might have been Maleficent."

"But hadn't you killed the dragon?" David inquired.

"Magic is unpredictable in this land. She may have regenerated for all we know," Regina explained like she had done to Emma.

"So there's a dragon on the loose around town? We have to tell people about this," David said, Snow nodding in agreement next to him, but Emma shook her head.

"It's possible she is in her human form so there's no dragon on the loose, and I don't think we have to announce it yet. People will panic."

"They have to know in case something happens. They have to be ready," Snow argued.

Emma looked at Regina for support, but the Mayor sighed, "For once, and even if I don't fancy the decision, I agree with them. They have the right to know."

Everyone in the room turned to look at Regina, surprised for the side she had taken, but it was Snow who spoke, "They can help if they see Maleficent too."

Emma knew they were right, but she knew if people knew about magic, they would turn to Regina and would blame her for everything. She wished she was alone with the Mayor for a moment to talk to her, but her parents were looking at her waiting for a response, so she just nodded, "Okay, you can start with Granny's and David can get the station's car to warn them."

Snow approached her and squeezed her arm, "It's the right choice, Emma."

"I know."

Her mother smiled at her before turning to David and leaving the apartment with him. When they were alone, Regina stepped forward, "Emma."

"I know, I know. Right thing to do, Savior, I get it. But you just worked so hard for this and now it's at risk. We could find Maleficent and defeat her without all the fuss."

Regina smiled and placed her hand on Emma's cheek, "I can handle a few death glares if it means Henry and you are safer." Suddenly Emma hugged her tight, and Regina hugged her back, kissing her forehead, "You know, you're so focused on trying to get everyone happy and safe, you forget about your own happiness and safety, and that's not fair."

Emma separated and smiled, "Well, I've got you to remind it to me." They leaned in for a kiss when they heard Henry's voice from upstairs.

"Mom?" They jumped and separated before an instant later Henry appeared on the top of the stairs, "I was playing and I didn't hear….Is that a sword?" He walked to the table, his eyes wide in excitement, and grabbed it.

"Be careful, Henry," Regina reminded him.

"Do you know how to fight with it?" he asked Emma, but she frowned and shook her head.

"Not really."

"I know how to do it," Regina said, making them look at her with surprise.

"You do?" Emma asked.

Regina shrugged, "I had a lot of free time back in our land."

"So can you teach me?" he wondered already playing with it. Regina kneeled in front of him.

"I will but you have to promise you will stay here with Emma and your grandparents until it's safe out there, okay? We may be dealing with…an old friend of mine and she wants revenge, so you're a target."

He frowned deeply, "And what about you?"

"Me?" she tilted her head.

"Yeah, you're alone in that house; she can go there to get you."

Regina read the fear in his eyes and grabbed his hand to reassure him, "It's okay. I can handle her."

"Still, you could stay here tonight," he insisted, now looking up at Emma to look for support, who put her hands on her pockets.

"Sure, I don't think Snow and David will mind. We can make room."

Henry looked excitedly at Regina, waiting for her answer. It's not like she really felt like spending the night over at Snow's, but she knew she couldn't say no to Henry, especially when he was looking forward it. She finally sighed, "Okay."

Henry hugged her and Emma smiled at them, enjoying the scene, before stepping aside to call her mother while her son showed Regina how he was doing in his videogame.

It was late when Snow and David returned; the whole town had been warned. Regina offered to make a quick dinner, and while they set the table, Snow approached her. "Do you need help?"

The Mayor raised her head and stared at her, "No, thanks."

But still Snow lingered, standing next to Regina, and started to cut the carrots, "I'm glad you're on your side, especially against Maleficent."

Regina looked at her, frowning, "Why especially?"

"You know, after what happened between you two…" Snow saw Regina's shocked face and waved her hand, "The tension between you two was too obvious."

Clearing her throat, Regina continued cutting the vegetables, "Yeah, well. I've told you; I've learned from my mistakes."

"I know, look at us having a civil conversation."

Regina looked at Snow by the corner of her eyes, and a smiled peaked on her lips, "Don't make me regret it."

Snow smiled as well and nodded, helping her in silence. They finished the meal and after dinner, Emma helped Snow set up the sofa for Regina. "I know it's not the most comfortable place but you can still come to my bed later," Emma whispered her when Snow couldn't hear her.

When they were all set, both Snow and David disappeared upstairs, and Emma and Regina tucked Henry in. "I'm glad you stayed here mom," he yawned.

She smiled as she pressed a kiss on his forehead and whispered, "I am too."

Emma handed her the only pyjamas she had clean and Regina wrinkled her nose, "Is this the best you've got?"

Rolling her eyes, Emma put on a long shirt as her bed clothes, "At least it's clean."

Regina looked at the clothes in her hand and nodded in agreement. She changed her clothes, folding them carefully and suddenly she felt Emma hugging her from the back. "I saw you talking to Snow and not throwing knifes at her."

The Mayor leaned in the embrace and smiled, "Don't get such high hopes. I owed her one after taking care of Henry today."

"Mmmhmm," Emma murmured. "You look good in my payjamas."

Regina turned and raised an eyebrow, "Do you mean these sacks? Because they are like three sizes up."

"You always have to complain, don't you?"

Regina smiled and shrugged, "But you still love me." Her heart skipped a beat. They had talked about it, but it wasn't like they were saying it all the time. Actually they never said it and there was still fear Emma didn't love her back. But Emma smiled and before her lips pressed against Regina's, she said, "I still love you."

"I'll go to sleep now," Regina said once they separated. She walked towards the sofa but Emma grabbed her hand.

"You can stay here if you want."

Regina smiled and caressed her hand, "It's okay. I wouldn't want your mother to walk in to find us sleeping together."

Emma really wanted to sleep with Regina, but she understood her and knew she wouldn't change her mind, so she sighed, "Okay, but still if you want to come, I'll be here." Regina raised an eyebrow and Emma rolled her eyes, "You know what I mean."

The Mayor kissed Emma one last time and smiled, "Good night, Emma."