The following day, Regina was unable to remain home without doing something around the house. Deciding that since the house was already clean, and her fridge stocked, it was the perfect time to prepare a 'thank you' meal for the blonde sheriff and her mischievous son.
Looking through the newly purchased groceries, Regina began selecting the ingredients for a simple meal of boneless pork chops with green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, and a side salad. It was easily one of Henry's favourite meals, and she was certain that Emma would enjoy it as well.
Checking the time, Regina estimated Henry would be home with the hour, and would be able to assist her with browning the chops before they were baked, as she was still unable to stand for that long, even keeping her weight off her broken leg.
As she was finishing the salad, Regina heard the front door slam, as usual, and she found she couldn't be bothered to reprimand Henry once again for ignoring the house rules. Instead she called him to the kitchen, asking him to text his other mother, and invite her for dinner, before asking him to cook the meat for the rest of the meal.
As Henry cooked, Regina asked about his day while snapping the beans for the side. Henry detailed about how the new classes that had been introduced were being received, and that he was really enjoying the lessons on history of the Enchanted Forest.
Snow and Charming had chaired several of the PTA meetings, and the final curriculum was being integrated this semester. So far it had been received well, but there was still concern about the histories being biased, as not everyone was from the White Kingdom. There would be kinks to be worked out for sure, but so far it had been successful.
Finishing snapping the beans, Regina heard Henry's phone chime with Emma's personal notification, and asked when his other mother would be arriving for dinner. Before he could answer, the doorbell chimed.
Shrugging his shoulders, Henry went to answer the door with a grin. "Now?"