Thanks to .391 and Gravity In the Air for their ideas which I have brought together into this chapter!
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Chapter 20
"Emma, are you ready?!" The brunette calls up from the bottom of the stairs while she waits for the small blonde so they can go shopping for Henry's birthday before the week starts up.
Appearing at the top, the girl simply nods and makes her way down slowly. Once she reaches the floor, she fixes her coat and takes hold of Regina's hand, remaining quiet. Frowning at her behaviour, the young Principal raises an eyebrow before suggesting something that may cheer her up. "Why don't we get Henry's presents, then stop for ice cream at the parlour in town?"
Emma attempts a smile then follows her mother to the door. Looking towards the pair, Maleficent walks over and leans down to kiss the small blonde's head before meeting her girlfriend with a smile. "I'll see you soon"
Pecking her lips, the brunette nods then leads her daughter out so they can head towards the shops.
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After much searching, Regina makes her way out of the shop with the small blonde in tow after the girl had reluctantly helped to choose what her brother may like for his first birthday. Standing outside with a concerned expression over the girl's withdrawn attitude, the young Principal crouches to her level and holds her hands with a smile. "ready for ice cream baby?"
Becoming panicked, Emma quickly shakes her head while getting teary before retching to the side and being sick. Beginning to cry at not feeling well, the small blonde looks towards her mother with worry of getting told off. Instinctively, the brunette takes her hand while using her spare to lift the girls hair to tie it up. "Hey its okay..just relax yourself..its going to be fine..don't you worry about the mess okay..come here.."
Shuffling closer to her mother, the girl wipes her tears with a fisted hand as Regina cleans her face with a tissue then holds the back of her hand to Emma's forehead. "I don't feel well..my..my tummy hurts.."
Seeing her pout, the brunette cleans up then takes her hand. "Lets go home baby, you do feel a little hot. Can you walk okay?"
Nodding sadly, the small blonde grips to her hand then walks home.
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Once Monday came, Emma was still poorly which meant, no school. Luckily for Regina, she had found a childminder named Belle the previous week for Henry and the boy got settled rather quickly so he was dropped off on the way to work with an emergency number. As the brunette could not have time off having only gone back and taken over, she left the small blonde in the hands of her girlfriend. Something which she never grew nervous about as she trusted Maleficent with her life and also the children's as it goes.
Stood in the kitchen and stirring from a pot, Maleficent glances over her shoulder at hearing a small pair of feet pad their way through and up to her. Looking down at the girl who was still half asleep in her pajamas and a teddy kept snug under her arm, the blonde gives a warm smile. "What are you doing out of bed sweet girl?"
Hugging into the woman from her position, Emma sniffles with difficultly. "I needed a hug Mallie..."
Placing her spoon down, Maleficent lifts the small blonde up into her arms and hugs her. "That is something I can always do dear.."
Wedging teddy between them, the girl wraps her arms around the fellow blonde's neck then peers down at the pot. "What are you making?"
Stroking Emma's hair out of the way to check her forehead, Maleficent replies. "Chicken soup for me and you. Do you want to get back into bed or stay down here?"
"Stay with you"
Smiling playfully, the blonde kisses her cheek. "I'm glad you said that, I was beginning to feel lonely"
Giving a small smile, the girl squeezes her before gesturing to be put down. "I'll go wait at the table"
Watching Emma go, Maleficent serves up the soup then heads over towards the table to eat. Sitting down beside the child, the blonde holds out a spoon to her before making a start on her own.
"Mallie do you like living here?"
"Of course I do, how can I not? We're a family now" the woman answers honestly while waiting to see if Emma eats her soup.
Taking a small mouthful, the small blonde nods. "If we are a family and Gina is my mommy and Henry is my brother...who are you?"
Raising an eyebrow, Maleficent clears her throat. "Well who do you want me to be dear?"
Emma shrugs uncertain. "I don't know but you make us all happy so you're special"
Looking in awe, the blonde rubs her back in a comforting manner. "You're special to me too"
Eating more of her soup, the girl then pushes her bowl back. "I can't eat it all..my tummy is moving about..can I lay on the couch? So you're near in case I'm poorly again?"
"I can do one better, how about we go up to bed in your mother's room and I can keep an eye on you..you'll sleep much better in a bed" Maleficent suggests and tidies away from their lunch.
Following the woman by hand upstairs, Emma looks towards her when she is being tucked into her mother's bed. "I hope I feel better by Friday.. For Henry.."
"I am sure you will" Sitting up beside the girl on top of the bed, the older blonde leans against the headboard as the small blonde instinctively shifts closer and rests her head against the woman's lap. Maleficent tucks her teddy in close then runs her hand through Emma's locks until she falls asleep.
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Leaving work as soon as school was finished, Regina makes her way to Belle's to pick up Henry then head home to check on her poorly daughter. Smiling upon the sight of her son, the brunette holds her arms out and takes him from the fellow brunette.
"Hi Regina, just to let you know, Henry has been a bit withdrawn today..I checked his temperature in case he was getting sick like Emma but he has been very defiant..although he has eaten all of his dinner" smiling at the last part, Belle strokes his cheek as the boy huddles into his mother.
Frowning, the young Principal looks at him briefly then back at Belle. "Thank you for letting me know. I think with all these new changes, he is finding it hard to adjust..I hope he didn't cause you too much trouble"
"Oh no of course not! He's a cutie pie" the brunette grins as she attempts to get a smile from Henry by tickling his back only to have him squirm.
"Okay, well I will see you tomorrow" Regina smiles in thanks then heads home.
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Pushing the front door open, the brunette places the boy down as soon as they are inside then closes the door behind her. Looking through the living room to find Maleficent, Regina raises an eyebrow at not finding the blonde while not wanting to shout in case Emma was sleeping. Taking Henry's hand, the woman tugs lightly. "Come on little man lets get you bathed and bed.." Guiding him upstairs while also noticing the boy's screwed up face, the young Principal bites her lip at the change in his behaviour. Reaching the top, she decides to lift him up and check Emma's room. "Where is your sister Henry?"
Looking clueless, Henry tilts his head to look around. Walking towards her bedroom, Regina stop in the doorway then gestures to the boy to remain quiet which he responds with a slow nod. Glancing over at her bed, the brunette smiles softly at seeing Emma fast asleep in bed with Maleficent now laying beside her and an arm wrapped securely around her also asleep.
A/N: what is Henry's problem? :p