Hey everybody! Here is my 7th chapter!
To Hannah Holloway; I think so! But I have some ideas for Cora... hahaha (evil laugh). I think Henry will be surprised (not only him, but I think I'll surprise you in this chapter, I want to) but happy. Unfortunatelly, you will not see that happening in this chapter yet. Hope you like. and Thank you for always reviewing me.
To Tiki; you're amazing! I loved your idea! but I think Cora still don't know that Archie is the father. Continue with me and you'll see what happen...
To Addicted1; thank you for always reviewing me! I appreciate every review that you leave me.
To Marina Masterson; Eu sei que você está lendo isso e quando terminar vai pensar "De novo! Que saco!" Mas eu preciso que você saiba que essa reviravolta era extremamente necessária para o que eu tenho planejado para o final da história. Lembra que falei que precisei mudar tudo desde o capítulo 7? É isso! Sem críticas por favor e me deixe um comentário super lindo e fofo, pela nossa amizade? Já não sei mais como implorar a você para me deixar um comentário. Acho que vou ter que te pagar né? Amiga ingrata!
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As promissed, here is the overturn! I hope all of you enjoy it!
CHAPTER 7 – WHAT'S WRONG?
Everyone in the hospital was distressed and anxious. They didn't know what was happening because they were all locked up in the hospital due to a spell where no one could leave. Mr. Gold had cast the spell to protect Belle and so the others didn't interfere with their plan.
A magical smoke appeared and, suddenly, Emma, Mr. Gold and Regina appeared. Regina was still leaning on Emma and they could notice the trail left by the tears on her cheeks. Everyone was concerned about what had happened. Did they succeed?
Belle ran to Mr. Gold and wrapped him in a hug followed by a "What happened?" Then, Henry, Archie, Snow and David ran to the two women, filling them with questions.
"What happened, mom?" Henry asked.
"Regina, are you okay? What happened?" Archie went to Regina and supported her in his arms.
"Emma, are you okay? What happened? Did you arrest Cora? Did she hurt you?" Snow asked desperately.
"I'm fine, we got it. We managed to lock her up. I just need Dr. Whale here to take a look at Regina, I don't think she's okay." Emma said looking worriedly to Regina who was resting absently in Archie's arms.
"Mom, what happened? Are you okay?" Henry asked worriedly wrapping his arms around Regina's waist and pulling her into a hug. Regina stopped for a moment to enjoy her son's hug when she suddenly remembered her belly and that Henry couldn't see it so she pushed him away gently.
"Henry, I'm fine. I just wasn't prepared to see my mother, that's all." Regina said softly.
"No matter, you are still going to consult with Whale, I don't want to take any risks." Archie said seriously.
Regina was already beginning to feel uncomfortable with so many people ordering her. They think that just because she is pregnant, she doesn't have her own opinion. She was enjoying that Archie was worried about her, but it was clear that it was only because of the baby. Regina was sure about it.
"Okay, enough! I said I'm fine and I don't need anyone telling me what I have to do." Regina said irritably.
"I don't care what you think. You'll consult with Dr. Whale and it's done!" Archie said a little more seriously than before.
Henry was surprised. Archie was never like that and if anyone ever talked like that to Regina, for sure, she wouldn't answer nicely. But she didn't, she just agreed, even being angry, she just agreed. Henry didn't understand why.
Regina and Archie entered Dr. Whale's exam room. Henry insisted to his mother to let him go with them, saying that he was old enough and he wanted to know what was happening with her, which, obviously, Regina didn't allow.
Dr. Whale entered the room and after some tests he decided to get an ultrasound to check the baby. Regina was eight weeks pregnant and it was a good time to see her baby. He would have done the ultrasound before but Regina was busy with the plans against Cora.
Then they began to hear their baby's heartbeat. It was fast and fickle but it still was the most beautiful sound that the two of them had ever heard. Dr. Whale stared at the screen as if he noticed something wrong and it scared Regina more than she could imagine.
"What's happening? Is there something wrong?" Regina asked worried.
"What's happening, Dr. Whale? Is our baby okay? Is there something wrong with it?" Archie asked while he held Regina's hand tighter. The two hadn't noticed they were holding hands.
"No, everything is fine, actually, it's great! It's just that-"
"What?!" Regina shouted.
"Can you hear the baby's heart?" Dr. Whale asked.
"Yes," Archie answered. "Is there something wrong with it?"
"No, you aren't paying attention. Listen, what's different in the heartbeat?" Dr. Whale asked once more.
Regina and Archie had focused for a moment trying to find something that would indicate that something was wrong or different but they didn't know what to say.
"It isn't regular and beats much faster than I could imagine. Indeed, it seems that there is a strong beat and then one very low." Regina said thoughtfully.
"Look at the screen, what do you see?" Dr. Whale indicated.
"What is it? Looks like tw-" Archie said as Regina struggled to understand something of what she was seeing on the screen. "Oh my God!" Archie yelled.
"What? What's wrong, Archie?" Regina asked almost crying. Archie couldn't answer and he had tears in his eyes. Regina was getting incredibly worried. What if her magic had harmed her baby? What if her mother hurt her baby? What if the baby got sick because of her? A thousand thoughts went through her mind while she waited for a response. "Oh, for God's sake, can someone tell me what is happening with my baby?" Regina yelled frustrated.
"Regina, we won't have one baby." Archie looked at her in tears and she felt her heart crumbling. "But-" She started stuttering but Dr. Whale was faster. "You're gonna have two babies, Regina. Do you see here?" He said pointing at the two points at the screen.
Regina was paralyzed. She got up a little and whispered frighteningly. "What?! Oh my God!" Then she slumped on the bed and her head hit the pillow. They were wide-eyed. Archie was in tears and with a silly smile on his face. Regina was without expression, she was just too surprised and she didn't expect this. How would she take care of two babies? She barely got used to the idea of having one and now there were two?
Dr. Whale was watching them while they seemed lost in their own thoughts, then decided to get their attention again.
"So, you heard one baby's heart, now let's hear the other." Dr. Whale said repositioning the equipment on Regina's belly. They heard the two hearts beating, the heart rate was a little different but everything was normal.
Regina finally was able to understand why her belly was bigger than it should be. She was only eight weeks pregnant and it was already hard to hide the bulge in her belly.
Archie was so happy. He was happy when he heard that he would be a father to a baby, to Regina's baby. He has imagined himself holding the baby in his arms, listening to the baby calling him "daddy" for the first time and many other things. He even was constantly thinking of what would be the color of the baby's eyes. But now? He would have TWO BABIES. Archie couldn't be happier with this idea. He was a lucky guy, he would be the father of twins.
The sound of the babies' heartbeats somehow calmed Regina down. It already had the power to calm her, reassure her and keep her attention.
Dr. Whale cleaned Regina's belly and decided to give them some time to have a conversation because they would need one. When he left the exam room, he was greeted by Emma and Henry who were very curious and concerned. He said everything was fine and when Henry walked away a little, Emma asked him about the baby. Dr. Whale replied with a laugh that 'the baby' was fine.
In the room, Regina and Archie were still holding hands and neither of them had the courage to break the silence now present in the room. Regina was out of words and Archie was too happy to form words. Regina was the first to come out of her trance. She cleared her throat.
"Uhh... so?" Regina stammered.
"So?" Archie asked, focusing Regina's eyes for the first time.
"You... Are you upset?" Regina whispered.
"What? No, Regina, it's just... it's... whoa, it's wonderful! We're gonna have two babies. I'm so happy." Archie said quickly, his smile barely fitting on his face.
Regina breathed relieved.
"Two babies..." She repeated experiencing the feeling of these words in her mouth.
She was so scared. She just wanted to go home, hide herself from everyone and be alone. She needed to think about the events of the day. She tricked her mother, she found out that she was going to have twins, her mother threatened her baby and it all happened in only one day. She had many things to think about but she was so tired. She didn't know if it was because of the last days or if it was already symptoms of her pregnancy. She just wanted to lay her head on her pillow and get some sleep.
Forget about everything and get some sleep.
She tricked her mother.
"Archie... I want to go home." Regina said quietly.
"Okay, I will... I'll take you and stay with you if you want me to." Archie said.
"No." Regina replied quickly but, realizing the sadness on Archie's face, she continued. "I just wanna go to sleep, I'm so tired and... you don't need to worry."
"Regina, you're carrying my babies and I'll not leave you alone in that big house. What if something happens to you or the babies?" Archie asked seriously.
"Nothing is gonna happen. Tomorrow we can talk. I... I can go to your office, if you want me to." Regina offered.
"But what if someth-"
"I'll call you, I promisse, okay? Now, I really want to go... I don't want to stay in this hospital anymore." Regina said getting up and leaving the room.
Henry ran to hug his mother as soon as she left the room.
"Mom, are you okay?" Henry asked worried.
"Yes Henry, I... I'm fine." Regina said looking at Emma, Snow, David and Archie, who was leaving the room, as if asking them to say nothing to Henry. "I just wanna go home. I'm a bit tired and I nee-"
"I'm coming with you!" Henry said quickly. He looked at Emma with pleading eyes and Regina was surprised and, at the same time, happy that he still wanted to go home with her.
"I... I would love it, Henry." Regina said trying to hold back the tears already forming in her eyes. "But you have to ask Emma if-"
"It's okay Regina. I'll pick him up tomorrow morning to go to school." Emma said smiling.
"I-" Regina wished he could stay all day with her but she knew he couldn't, then she said. "I can take him to school... If you allow it."
Emma looked to Henry for a minute. He was happy, she could see it in his face. Henry missed Regina and Emma couldn't help but remember when she found Henry sleeping in Regina's arms at the hospital bed, they were calm and happy. Emma knew that Regina would never hurt him and she wouldn't let anyone do that.
"All right, I'll catch you at school, kid." Emma smiled.
Henry, Archie and Regina walked toward the exit of the hospital with Emma, Snow and David behind them, watching. Once they were out of the hospital, Archie saw Pongo running toward them. Everyone was surprised when the dog ran toward Regina and jumped on her, barking, wagging his tail and licking her hand. Regina smiled at that.
Pongo was a fun dog and very affectionate too. Regina had missed him too. She spent many therapy sessions playing with the dog and sometimes she would bring some meat and give it to Pongo when Archie wasn't paying attention.
"Hey, Pongo." Regina said smiling as she passed her hand on the dog's head. "I missed you, boy." Then she leaned down to play with the dog.
Everyone was watching the scene speechless. When could they have imagined that she liked animals? Even more dogs. Archie wasn't so surprised because Pongo was always like that with Regina. The dog loved Archie but he was crazy about Regina. Archie didn't know what she had done for the dog to be like that with her. The dog was very fond of Henry and Ruby too but Regina was his favorite person.
Archie, Regina, Henry and Pongo were walking to Regina's house. Regina was happy that Henry wanted to spend the night with her and Archie was happy because Regina was getting a new chance. A new chance to start again and he was part of it.
When they arrived at Regina's house, she invited Archie to enter for a drink or to eat something but he refused. He could see in Regina's eyes that she was exhausted. He didn't want to bother her anymore. Henry hugged Archie before climbing the stairs running.
"So, I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" Archie asked looking at Regina.
"Yes, I guess so." She smiled.
Archie was already turning to leave when he returned and asked quietly. "When will we tell Henry, you know..." Archie said embarrassed.
"I don't know Archie, I just... let's wait a little longer, okay?" Regina said looking into his eyes.
"Okay, goodnight, Regina, see you tomorrow." Archie said smiling turning toward the gate.
"Goodnight, Archie." She smiled and closed the door.
Regina climbed the stairs and made her way to Henry's room. She opened the door just to find Henry lying in the bed staring at her.
"Are you hungry, Henry? I can make something to eat if you want." Regina said.
"No, mom, I'm not hungry, thank you." Henry replied.
Regina approached him and kissed his forehead. She put the blanket around him as she always did and was ready to leave the room when he called her.
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"Can you stay here with me? Just until I fall asleep." Henry asked.
Regina felt her heart sink and struggled to hold back her tears. "Of course, sweetheart."
She sat on his bed and he wrapped his blanket around her. She missed so badly when Henry called her "mom" and when he needed her, like now. She laid beside him, watching him closing and opening his sleepy eyes. Then, she found herself wondering what Henry would think when he knows that he's gonna have two siblings. TWO SIBLINGS. She was lost in thought for a few minutes and when she realized, Henry was already asleep.
Then she made her way to her room. She prepared herself to take a relaxing bath, she needed one. She was already drying herself when she passed in front of the mirror. She had the impression that she didn't give a good look at herself in the mirror for a long time and she was right. Only then she let her eyes see the changes in her body. It was remarkable. How didn't she realize it? Her breasts were larger and very sensitive. In recent weeks, she could barely hold food in her stomach because the sickness was constant and she was tired all the time. She thought that these symptoms were the result of the large amount of black magic that she consumed at the well, but she was wrong.
She got dressed and made her way to the kitchen, even tired, she was hungry and wondered if this was already reflection of her pregnancy. After eating, more than she eats normally, she returned to her room and laid down. She spent a few minutes stroking the slight bulge in her belly and wondering how it would be having two children. It was a strange sensation but she was happy. With these thoughts in her head, she finally slept.
What you thought? I need to say I needed to put twins in this story because I have an idea to the end and it will make all difference.
In the next you will see a little interation between Regina and Emma and I love it! Not in a romantic way but something like friendship.
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Thank all of you for reading until here!
xoxo, Bárbara