We went downstairs to the couch before starting our conversation . I handed my mom a blanket and then sat down next her.

"Mom, please explain what happened," I said as calmly as I could.

"It all started about 12 years ago." She paused. "Your dad was still dead, and he had been dead for many, many years. So, I met Robin. We immediately had a connection, and I eventually fell in love with him. We made it past so many obstacles, I mean, Zelena disguised herself as his wife, they moved to New York, and had Robyn!" She was kind of laughing and smiling now, thinking about all of this.

"And yet," she paused."We still made it." She stopped talking now, deep in remembering, as if she was still back in that wonderful reality. Suddenly the smile left her face as she continued the next part of the story.

"Then, you know the story about Killian and Emma in the Underworld, right?" She asked.

I nodded.

"Well when we came back, he...died. Soul obliviated to another realm."

She looked down at her hands. I began to feel sorry for her. I was still mad, but I hated seeing her upset without being able to comfort her.

"Mom," I said softly, bringing her back to the present. She looked up again and swallowed.

"Then, after about three years, Daniel came back and we had you."

She smiled at me.

"I have been really, really happy. I love you so much." She paused. "But my life just wasn't complete without Robin. So he got here a few months ago, and I was overjoyed to see him, but I couldn't bring myself to betray Daniel like that, I just couldn't. I promise," she stopped and grabbed both of my hands. "I did not cheat on your father. What you saw this morning is the first time it's happened since he died."

A single tear silently rolled down her cheek.

" I was upset, and he was there, and-"

"Mom, stop," I interrupted." I get it. This is really hard, but you love him. He makes you happy, not dad. And whatever you do, I want you to be happy."

She starts crying more heavily, and this time, I pull her in for a tight hug.

Charlotte's POV

"Lottie, sweetheart, time to go"

"coming, mom."

I finished lacing up my shoes and opened the door. Tonight my whole family was going to Granny's to meet and catch up. I was so happy to finally see my cousins, it is been over a month since we met up in our spot that day. I was really concerned about Jason, but we had been texting and he seemed to be doing okay.

I skipped down the stairs and jumped the last step.

"Ready?" I asked as I walked into the kitchen. My dad was giving Layla a bottle and my mom was gathering up her purse and Layla's bag with her back to him.

"Almost," she said, a bit frantically. This was our first time going out as a family with Layla, who was now a little over three months old. She could rollover and smile. She also giggled for the first time yesterday, which of course made both my parents very emotional. Dr. Whale said she would be getting her first tooth any day now, she seemed to be a fast developer.

"Mom, we are gonna be fine..." I said exasperatedly for what felt like the millionth time.

My dad gave me a scolding look from behind mom.

"Charlotte, I do not need your sass right now." She took a deep breath. "This is a big step for me - for us."

I immediately felt guilty. I knew my mom struggled with anxiety, especially since her accident. Taking these types of milestones is very important for her.

"Sorry mom, I know you're stressed, and I really want you to know that we all support you."

I looked to my dad who smiled and gave me a thumbs up in response.

"Thanks, Lottie." She said, kissing my forehead and giving me a long hug, which seemed to be all too rare these days.

Finally, after Layle was done, we made it to Granny's.

As we walked in, everyone came to greet us.

"Hey," Neal said.

"Hi!!" I replied, leaning in for a hug. I feel another pair of arms wrap around me and, of course, it's Robyn.

"Hi Rob," I say.

"Hi Lottie." She squeezes me tighter.

"Come on Jason, get in here," I shout to Jason, who is watching us from a nearby booth.

"Fine," he agrees, smiling and coming over, joining the hug.

After a few more seconds, we sit down to order our food. We push all the tables together to make one big long one for the twelve of us. I sit between Aunt Gina and Robyn. On Aunt Gina's other side is the other Robin.

Appearantly (Jason told us) the two had been "dating" for the past few weeks now. I was wondering how Jason felt about this, but he said it was better, and the he was actually beginning to like Robin.

All the adults were swooning over Layla, who looked super cute in her pink onesie tonight. She had developed my father's bright blue eyes (like mine), and along with her curly, platinum blonde hair, she was a mix between my parents in the 'looks' department.

About half way through dinner, my mom sat her up, leaning Layla's back against her chest.

She reached out her chubby little hand. My mom, thinking she was grabbing for something, held up her hand, but instead, a shot of white light came from Layla's finger and a plate slid across the table.

Everything and everyone went completely silent.

My mom put her hand to her mouth in happy shock.

"Oh my God." She said softly. "She has magic."

The end... For now. I am most likely gonna do a third story in this universe, because of this massive cliff hanger, but I already have 2 other stories in the works so it won't be right away. Thanks so much to all those who read and reviewed this story, and I hope that you all will read the next one! Stay beautiful :)

Xoxo Ella