More Than She Wanted

-Mirror, mirror on the wall, this is the best pokerface of them all:

A few days later, Regina's morning sickness is so well controlled that she decides it's time to go back to work. Maleficent is reluctant, but she can't very well keep Regina locked up for the next nine months.

Furthermore, Regina swallows her pride and phones doctor Whale. She's almost choking on it, but she succeeds in giving him an apology, and doctor Whale congratulates her once more. He then books her in to get her first ultrasound in a couple of weeks.

Regina isn't sure whether it's because she knows she's pregnant, or it has been there all along, but she becomes aware that her breasts are unbelievably tender. Yet another sign of pregnancy.

The morning sickness is a bit better though. Doctor Whale's pills has really proven to work, and Regina is extremely grateful for feeling like a human again. It's a huge victory to go back to work.

She starts out slow, however. She knows now she isn't sick, but still, there's no reason to push it. So, she starts out by working a few hours only the first day. It had been a demand from Maleficent, who's already showing the first signs of becoming an over protective wife.

Regina sighs as she glances over the pile of papers on her desk. Snow has been doing a great job as "deputy mayor" but it's nice to be back. Even if she still feels a little nauseous. There's another note from The Sheriff's Station. Nottingham has been arrested again. This time for starting a fight in the Rabbit Hole. That man really needs to be stopped somehow. Maybe he should spend longer time behind bars the next time. Either that or be send straight back to the Enchanted Forest. Storybrook isn't interested in having a local bully. They've already had their fair share of villains so far, they don't need the "villain" to be local.

Regina's phone beeps. It's a text from Henry, asking if he can have dinner with Violet and her father tonight. Regina quickly texts back that if it's alright with Emma then it's alright with her too.

Regina opens her drawer and takes a mint drop. They have proven to be most agreeable with her stomach, and helps a great deal with her morning sickness.

It's all still very foreign. One moment she was incapable of ever having children, and the next one she's expecting Maleficent's child. Talk about living a complicated life. When is her life not complicated? Regina's head have a hard time keeping up with the events.

Maleficent however, seems to have adjusted to the new "situation" very fast. Of course, she was surprised, anything else would have been strange, but once the thought settled, the blonde sorceress had been more overjoyed than surprised. The only one who needs to adjust now, is Regina.

And she is trying to adjust, and not to worry. It's just a bit difficult to wrap her head around. She is actually gonna be a mother again. They are gonna be mothers again.

Regina shakes her head and continues to work. Why is the pile of papers still getting bigger every day? Haven't Snow been working at all? Regina knows that of course her former stepdaughter has been helping her, the brunette is just irritable because of the morning sickness. And because she's tired all the damn time. Regina knows that it's perfectly normal to feel tired, but it's still aggravating to feel wiped out all the time. She's not used to feeling weak and exhausted all the time, and she dearly hopes that it will pass very soon. Like the morning sickness.

But whatever symptoms she may have, it's all a very small price to pay for what's she's gonna have in nine months. A child. Half her and half Maleficent. She may be slightly confused about being pregnant, but she's still overjoyed, and it's gonna be quite the task to keep the secret until she's past the 12 weeks mark.

Another secret. Why is everything that happens between her and Mal always a damn secret? Last time they were keeping their relationship under wraps, and now it's a secret pregnancy. Complicated life indeed, Regina muses to herself as she works her way through endless piles of papers.

Her phone beeps again and Regina looks at the screen. Another text. This time from Maleficent who asks worriedly how Regina is feeling, and if the morning sickness is bad.

Regina sighs deeply as she taps back an answer. They've just found out about the pregnancy, and Mal is already showing signs of being overprotected. It's all very sweet, but Regina isn't sick. She's pregnant. That's a completely different thing, and she reminds Mal of just that when she answers the text.

A little while later, Regina pushes the paper pile aside and decides that enough is enough. She promised Mal to meet her at Granny's in five minutes, and that's exactly what she'll do. She has missed being outside of the mansion. For the past week or so she hasn't seen much beside her bed and the bathroom, so going to Granny's should be a nice change.

She eats another mint pastel and puts on her coat. Then she leaves her office and wishes Sarah a good day.

It feels good to be outside in Storybrooke again, and Regina almost breathes in the air as she walks the short distance from the town hall to Granny's Diner.

Maleficent is already there when she arrives, and the sorceress' face lights up in a smile when she spots Regina.

Regina returns the smile and sits down next to the dragon. Mal leans in and gives her a quick kiss, and then she chuckles.

,,You taste of mint," she says quietly not to let anyone hear it.

,,I know," Regina replies with a light shrug.

,,How are you feeling?" Maleficent is still speaking very quietly, and Regina is certain she's the only one who can hear her.

,,Fine," she says.

,,Good. That's good. Are you hungry?"

,,Starving," Regina admits with a grin.

,,That's a nice change," Maleficent observes calmly.

,,Very nice indeed."

They order their food. Maleficent decides on a burger, and Regina settles for a salad. Maleficent scowls at her, but Regina firmly ignores her. There's no need to start indulging her cravings already. All that can very well wait until later.

,,You need to eat more," Maleficent whispers quietly.

Regina ignores her.

The door to Granny's open and Snow and David steps inside. Zelena is trailing behind them with Robyn. When they spot Regina and Mal they promptly switch direction, and walk up to their table instead.

,,You are feeling better," Snow says and flashes Regina a beaming smile.

,,Well caught dear."

Maleficent sniggers quietly.

,,It's nice to see you being out again," Snow continues and is supported by her husband:

,,Yes, Storybrooke was getting awfully quiet without you, Regina."

,,I'll take that as a compliment."

Zelena chuckles.

,,Have you been sick too, Maleficent?" Snow inquires and looks at the blonde sorceress.

,,No," Mal shakes her head. ,,I just preferred to be at home with Regina while she was sick."

Give that woman a medal for her poker-face.

,,She suffer from over concerned wife syndrome," Regina deadpans.

,,I bet she does," Snow smirks as she and David sits down next to them. ,,So was it food poisoning like you thought?"

Not exactly…

,,Well it certainly isn't because of my cooking," Granny huffs as she arrives with Mal's burger and Regina's salad.

,,Did you hear me say it was?" Regina bites back.

,,Maybe it was Maleficent's cooking?" David suggests innocently, and Mal growls at him:

,,Why is it that my cooking gets questioned by everyone? I may be a dragon, but I am capable of cooking, thank you very much."

,,Who else has dared to question your cooking?" Snow chuckles.

,,Henry," both Regina and Mal says in unison.

,,Just because he can taste when I'm the one who made lasagna instead of you!" Maleficent complains and grits her teeth.

,,I'm sure you'll get the hang of it," Regina soothes. ,,In a few years." She mutters quietly as she digs into her salad.

,,Regina!" Maleficent protests.

David and Snow laughs.

,,Cooking aside, I'm glad you're feeling better, Regina," Snow smiles.

,,Me too. I'm not nauseous anymore."

And she isn't. At least not until Granny walks past their table with a plate filled with eggs and bacon. Regina's stomach instantly churns at the smell of bacon. She continues to eat her salad and pretend that everything is alright, but her stomach is twisting and turning, and she's definitely feeling sick again.

Not right now, dammit!

What terrible timing indeed. She can feel Maleficent's eyes on her, and she's positive she looks just as nauseous as she feels right now. All the mint drops in all the realms can't help her right now, and unless she wants to throw up in a crowded restaurant, she better...

,,Excuse me for a moment," she says politely and tries her best not to walk too fast into the ladies' room.

Once the door is slammed behind her, Regina instantly bends over and delivers the little lunch she had. And most of her breakfast. Dammit. She really thought she was in control over this, but apparently not.

Regina exhales slowly and hears her back crack loudly as she stretches out from the kneeling position in front of the toilet. Good god, this is hellish. Someday Maleficent is gonna pay for this.

She wipes her brow and gives her teeth a quick brushing before stuffing yet another mint drop into her mouth. She now fully understands why other women complains over having morning sickness. It's basically an illness.

Regina turns around in the toilet booth and opens the door. She reckons she's done throwing up for now.

,,Are you sure you're not pregnant, little sis?"

Regina freezes and turns around. Zelena is nonchalantly leaning against the sink with a knowing smirk on her face.

,,That depends," Regina snips haughtily. ,,Can you keep your mouth shut?"

,,Oh, absolutely," Zelena says and her smirk grows bigger.

,,In that case, yes. I am in fact pregnant. But you can't tell anybody. It's still very early."

,,You have my word," Zelena assures and gives Regina a hug. ,,Congratulations. That's wonderful news."

,,Thank you."

,,But I am a little confused."

,,You and me both then," Regina sighs.

,,I'm not so stupid I'm gonna ask whether there's a man involved in this pregnancy or not, but how is it even possible?" Zelena questions with a raised eyebrow.

,,Magic. That's the only answer I have right now."

,,Does Maleficent know? That you're pregnant, I mean?"

,,Of course she does. I told her a few days ago."

,,A few days ago? Damn, that woman can keep a straight face in public."

,,I know," Regina chuckles.

,,Quite the pair you are, with your matching poker faces."

,,One of the few things our mother taught me is to have a perfect pokerface at all times, and that comes in handy right now," Regina quips.

Zelena laughs and gives her another hug. ,,I'm really happy for you, Regina. You deserve this so much."

,,Thank you." Regina returns the hug and then both women heads back into the restaurant again.

,,Is everything okay?" Snow questions as Regina sits down next to Mal.

,,Everything is fine," Regina assures.

Mal is watching her intensely, and Regina doesn't have to look twice at her wife to know that she already knows that they shouldn't be having bacon again anytime soon. How the hell are they gonna explain that to Henry? He's is not gonna be pleased when he finds out that bacon is banished from now on.

To Be Continued…..