A/N: Phew! Alright, so before you read this, just know that there is a lot of Daniel in this chapter, and it was a tough one to write. Probably my toughest chapter to write yet! There's heartache in this chapter, A LOT of it as you reach the end. It made me cry, I won't lie, so can't say I didn't warn you.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! :) more updates will come soon.

Emma came back home as soon as possible, surprised when Regina stood from the couch, hugging her as if something bad had happened to her.

"Where the hell did you go?" asked a still worried Regina as she leaned into her wife's gentle touch as Emma cupped the brunette's face.

"I went to talk to Lily. I told her to stay away from us." replied Emma.

"Are you crazy? What if she had done something to you? Why would you go alone?" asked Regina, becoming furious.

"I will not let her keep making trouble for us. She finally seemed to understand that it'd be wise for her to stay away." replied Emma.

Regina shook her head, "You know as well as I do that won't keep her away, Emma. Her obsession over you won't let her."

"She's going to have to learn, one way or the other. I will not let her near you or Henry." said the blonde as she gave her wife a quick kiss on the lips.

Regina sighed, "Don't leave like that, ever again. If anything were to happen to you-"

"Nothing is going to happen to me." Emma interrupted Regina as she held her in her arms, resting her chin against the brunette's head, "Nothing. I'll always be here, loving you and Henry day by day."

Regina smiled at the security sounding from Emma's voice. Emma was a fighter ever since they met, even before and she continued to inspire Regina to fight along her side.

"Where's Henry?" asked Emma as she looked at Regina once again.

"He's with David. He's having him help with the horses." replied Regina as she continued, "I wanted to take him to visit his grandparents today. With my father not doing so well lately, I think it will give him some happiness if he sees his grandson."

Emma nodded, "That's a great idea. Maybe you and I can leave him under their care for an hour or two and we can spend some time alone." she smiled.

Regina chuckled, "I know that look, Ms. Swan." said the brunette, practically seeing the lust in Emma's eyes as she then pressed her lips on her wife's, both melting away in a passionate and loving kiss.

Samantha and Daniel were enjoying a nice outing together on his day off. He had been working really had and she insisted he'd take a day's vacation so they could spend it together. She couldn't be happier, for that day was perfect for her. They were sitting by the sand as they watched the waves.

"Thank you for today. I missed times like this with you." said Samantha.

"Me too." Daniel smiled.

"Honest? Even though this was a place you shared with Regina?" she asked.

Daniel looked at his girlfriend as he spoke, "I'm here with you. Right now. That's all that matters to me." he placed a quick kiss on her lips which she was happy to receive.

He wrapped an arm around her as she rested her head on his shoulder.

"When I die. I want you to spread my ashes on this very beach." Sam said, which made Daniel stare at her once again, brows furrowed.

"Why would you say that, Sam?" he asked.

She smiled at him as she cupped his face, "Just crazy talk. Don't you ever think ahead and plan things out in case something happens?"

"I try not to think too much about death." he replied.

"Maybe you should." was all Samantha said.

Truth is, she knew something was wrong with her health. She just didn't know what it was. She had been hiding it from Daniel in fear that he wouldn't want to marry her, but she knew that whatever she had would soon get worse.

"Look who's here!" Henry Sr. said as he picked up an excited Henry as he ran towards his grandfather, "My heavens, you grow every time I see you!"

"He's going to be a tall one." said Emma as she smiled happily.

"He's getting heavy too." replied Henry Sr as he turned to kiss his daughter's cheek, "Hello, my darling."

"Hi, daddy. It's wonderful to see you so well." said Regina, trying to stay positive about his health.

"And, why wouldn't I be with a grandson this beautiful?" the man smiled as he looked at little Henry, the boy flashing him his best smile yet.

"Gwama!" shouted Henry excitedly as he struggled to be placed down from his grandfather's arms, running straight into Cora's legs as he hugged them.

"Who is this big, handsome kid?" asked Cora, playing along with Henry, "I don't know you! I'm expecting my grandson Henry."

Henry giggled, "I'm Henwy!" he shouted.

It still surprised both Emma and Regina just how much Cora had changed for the years. She really had. If they were to guess, they'd think that the birth of Henry had a lot to do with her change. She still remained serious most of the time, but with little Henry she was all smiles - that was for certain.

"I'm awfully glad you two are here, maybe you can convince this man to make an appointment with his doctor." Cora told both Emma and Regina, as Henry Sr. rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Have you still been feeling ill?" asked Regina with worry in her voice.

"Of course not." said Henry.

"He has." spoke Cora.

"Daddy…"

"Oh, alright. So, I've had a couple of chest pains. It's no big deal." said older Henry.

"That's more than a reason to schedule a doctor's appointment." spoke Emma.

"The doctor is just going to give me more medication that I don't really need." replied Henry.

"Such the expert." said Cora.

Older Henry smiled sweetly at his daughter as he took her hands, "My only medicine that keeps me alive is knowing that you are happy. And, I can see that you are."

Regina smiled, but worry was still displayed on her face.

"I think Regina would be even happier if you'd come with us to see your doctor." said Emma, "We really wouldn't want you having another heart attack."

"Henry would gladly accompany us too, won't you, dear?" Regina said as she looked over at little Henry who nodded his head in agreement, clueless as to what the grown ups were discussing.

"Oh, that's a low blow." replied older Henry as both women smiled, knowing perfectly well he would not deny his only grandson anything. He sighed, "Alright. If it would make my grandson happy."

Daniel and Samantha were cuddled up on the couch, they had been watching a movie and enjoying some popcorn. As the end credits rolled on screen, Daniel shut off the television. He wasn't much for romantic movies, but gave in to please her, only by halfway through the movie she had fallen asleep. He smiled down at how peaceful she looked sleeping as he brushed her hair away from her face as her head was placed on his lap.

It was in that moment though, that he couldn't help to think about how different things would be if Regina were the one in her place. He felt like a complete scum thinking such a thought, especially when he had Samantha now, but Regina forever marked a special place in his heart. One that no other woman would ever be able to reach. Things would be different. They would be how they were always meant to be before Emma came along.

He thought of all the times Regina swore she loved him and only him. All those times she kissed him in such a way that made his toes curl and his heart speed up into a 100 miles per hour. All those times he looked into her eyes and saw her love for him and only him.

Then, all those moments when he saw her after she married Emma flashed before him, reminding him how much she had changed with him. How she didn't look at him the same way anymore. All that love she had once promised him, her kisses, her body were all for Emma.

His thoughts were interrupted as he felt a hand cup his face, making him look down, smiling at still tired Samantha, "I'm sorry. I didn't even realize when I fell asleep."

"It's alright. We had a busy day today." Daniel shook his head.

"You should get some rest too." Sam said as she sat up, "Come to bed with me."

Daniel smiled sweetly at her, "You go ahead, I'll be there in a minute. I promise."

She stood from the couch as she made her way towards their bedroom, only to pause briefly by the door as she slightly bent forward, feeling dizzy.

Daniel stood up, holding onto her as he quickly moved towards her, "Sam? Are you alright?"

She smiled, nodding, "I'm fine. Just… a little dizzy."

"That's understandable, you didn't want to eat anything today. I told you, you should have." replied Daniel.

"I know." she nodded.

"I'll fix you a sandwich." Daniel quickly moved towards the kitchen only to be pulled back by his girlfriend.

"No, don't. Don't trouble yourself." she replied.

"It's no trouble."

"It's just nausea. It'll go away." she smiled, reassuring him that everything was fine, "Besides, I'm not really hungry."

"I'd still feel better if you ate something." he argued.

Samantha shook her head as she stood up straight again, "See? I'm already feeling better. I told you it was nothing." she knew he didn't believe her, but she turned towards the bedroom again as she began walking inside, only to feel something warm run down her nose, causing her to lean forward as she then saw blood on her hand.

Daniel's brows furrowed as he held on to her even more, "You're bleeding!"

"It's fine, Daniel."

"This is not fine." he argued, his eyes never leaving the drops of blood that remained on her hand, "I'm calling a doctor."

"Daniel, no!" Samantha shouted as she then collapsed in Daniel's arms, fainting instantly.

"Sam?! Sam, wake up! What's wrong?" he asked with worry as he held on to her in his arms.

There was no hiding it anymore. After this spill, Daniel was sure to take her to a doctor and he would sure find out what has been going on with her all this time.

"Now, you heard what the doctor said. You need absolute rest and you can't force yourself with work." Regina told her father as they were walking out of the doctor's office in the hospital.

"In other words, you want me sitting at home being bored out of my mind? Absolutely not." Henry Sr. protested, earning a hard glare from Regina.

"You will do as you are ordered. We will spend the night at the house with you, if absolutely have to. I will have Henry himself keep a close eye on you." Regina fought him.

Henry Sr. couldn't help to chuckle lightly, "I doubt Emma would want to stay with us, darling. You two need your privacy. Your own home."

"I know for a fact that Emma will agree with me." replied Regina.

Henry sighed, "There is no beating you, is there?" he smiled at how headstrong Regina was when she put her mind to it. Finding no other choice but to agree, "Alright. God only knows the house could use the sound of that boy running around in the mornings." he smiled at his grandson as they approached the small waiting area, "Looks like you're my doctor for the night, Henry."

"We having sleepy time?!" little Henry asked excitedly, his eyes lighting up.

"It seems that way. Come on, let's get you a lollipop for being such a good boy today." he walked away hand in hand with a cheering Henry as he threw his little fist in the air.

Regina found her home in Emma's arms almost the instant they were alone, "I'm sorry. I ruined our plans of being alone, didn't I?"

"These things happen. I want your father to be as healthy as can be first." replied Emma with a sweet smile forming on her lips.

"I'll make it up to you. Besides, it's a good thing we still have our honeymoon set." said Regina, her eyes glowing at the thought of them having some family time with Henry, just the three of them. But, that smile was soon leaving her as she noticed the hesitance in Emma's eyes. "What is it?"

Emma had to tell her the truth about the trip having to be cancelled, she sighed, "I think we'll have to postpone the honeymoon."

"You think?" repeated Regina, sounding disappointed already. "Why?"

"A new factory is opening up in London that weekend and-"

"And, they need you there?" Regina finished her sentence, knowing well where this was going.

Emma had the look of a puppy who had just done something bad, feeling even more worse about the whole situation.

"It's simple. Tell them you can't go. Move it to another date." Regina argued.

Emma shook her head, "It's not that simple, Gina. I tried everything that was in my power to move it to any other day. I even thought about taking you and Henry with me, but David's right - with all the work I'll have to be doing over there, there won't be any time for us to spend as a family. And, it's too long of a flight for Henry to handle."

"There's no other choice, is there?" Regina sighed, "How long will you be gone for?"

"At least a week. Maybe two. Just until things settle." replied Emma.

Regina scoffed, "That's the same amount of time of our vacation!"

"Regina, I tried everything! You have to believe me, I'm just as upset as you are. But, as soon as I come back, I promise you - I swear it we will go anywhere you chose and we'll stay there for a much longer time." replied Emma.

It wasn't Emma's fault, Regina knew that, but she couldn't help to feel angry by such bad luck. They hadn't been able to do much alone together, or just the three of them - it was well overdue.

Regina's eyes locked with Emma's, "If you have to go, then you must do what needs to be done. You've never needed my approval for anything, surely not for this - so, go." she walked away before Emma could say anything else in her defense.

Emma became angry too, but not at Regina, more at herself. She was feeling as if maybe she didn't try hard enough. She was angry because she didn't only disappoint Regina, but Henry as well, even if he didn't understand everything well enough yet, she knew he would be saddened by her having to leave.

Regina was walking past hallways of rooms as she turned to notice Daniel speaking to a doctor.

"I'm sorry." the doctor whispered to him as Daniel seemed to be crying.

Regina couldn't help but walk up to him in that moment, "Daniel? Is everything alright?" she asked as he turned to face her with tears in his eyes. She was completely taken by surprise as he rushed towards her, hugging her, sobbing, seeking comfort. Hesitantly, she rubbed his back, "What happened?"

"Sam, she's…" he spoke through quieter sobs, his body trembling in Regina's arms, "She's dying, Regina."

"What?" Regina whispered as she broke their embrace to look him in the eye, not wanting to believe what she had just heard.

Daniel nodded as tears kept falling from his eyes, "She has Leukemia. The doctor said she was sick for the longest time, only her symptoms weren't as bad as they have recently gotten. And, I didn't even know."

Tears fell from Regina's eyes. She hated that someone so angelic, so full of life was dying, and Daniel was once again suffering.

"Once again, life takes away happiness from me." he sobbed quietly as he stood outside of Sam's door. Regina couldn't think of anything else but to hug him from behind, giving him at least a bit of comfort.

Emma walked by through the same hallways as her head turned to where Regina was hugging Daniel. She wasn't going back down that road of jealousy, she trusted Regina above everything now. Things were different. But, she had to admit, she couldn't help to feel a bit of that old sting in that moment. Still, she managed to keep her calm as she walked up to them.

Regina, as if she had known Emma was right behind her in that moment, turned to face her, letting Daniel go almost instantly. Anger still being displayed on the brunette's face, "Samantha is very sick. The doctors say she has advanced cancer."

"Cancer?" Emma's eyes looked over at Daniel then back at Regina.

Daniel nodded, "I just found out myself."

"I'd love to see her, help out with anything she needs." Regina told Daniel, "We'll be staying over at my parent's house tonight. My father hasn't been doing so well either. Please, call me and let me know when I can see her."

Daniel nodded, "Thank you. I know she would really love to see you." his eyes looked over to Emma, "Emma too."

"You can count on us, anything you need for her." Emma offered.

"I appreciate that." Daniel replied, surprised when Regina hugged him again.

"We'll see you tomorrow." Regina said as she walked away, passing Emma without a glance.

Daniel was now surprised once Emma placed a hand on his shoulder in comfort. She wasn't about to hug him, but she wasn't heartless either to not care about another human beings well being.

"I'm really sorry, Daniel. She doesn't deserve any of this. Neither do you." said Emma. She walked away as Daniel nodded, thanking her yet again for her concern. Both speaking truthfully to each other.

Daniel was left sobbing once again outside of Sam's room. After he was able to calm down, he went back into the room where his dying girlfriend was soundly sleeping. He sat next to her as the sound of the monitor was beeping once and once again. She really looked sick now. Her so full of life self was now slowly disappearing before his eyes. He held her hand as he placed a gentle kiss on her knuckles, tears falling from his eyes once again.

Her eyes slowly, weakly opened as her own tears began to make their way down towards her temples as she looked into Daniel's worried and frightened eyes, "I'm so sorry." she whispered.

"Shh…" Daniel shook his head, "You have nothing to be sorry for. I'm the one who's sorry. I'm sorry that this has to happen to you and not me."

"I should have been honest with you. You deserve it." she whispered through small sobs, "I was only scared that if you knew… you wouldn't love me."

Daniel shook his head in protest as he placed more gentle kisses on her knuckles, "How could you possibly think that? That's not possible, Sam."

In that moment, he could see her eyes come to life, a small smile forming on her weak lips, "You do love me. Right?"

More tears came out of Daniel's eyes. He honestly couldn't remember crying this much in such a long time. The last time he ever cried this much was when Regina had fallen in love with Emma and he had lost her forever.

He nodded, "I love you very much." he placed a kiss on her forehead, being as gentle as possible as he then placed one on her lips. The hardest part of that was he could feel how her life was being drained away.

"Then, will you do me a favor?" she asked weakly, letting out a light weak laugh as Daniel looked at her with all the worry in the world, "I'm not dying today, Daniel. I'm not ready to leave you just yet."

"You aren't leaving me. You got that?" he spoke firmly, as he placed more kisses on her knuckles, "I need you here."

Samantha smiled weakly, she always knew he still loved Regina, and maybe it was because she was so sick and she could go at any moment that she saw a hint of love for her in his eyes, but whatever the reason - she was planning to enjoy whatever time she had left with that love. With him.

"I'm here. But, you and I both know what's coming." she continued as Daniel just shook his head, "Take me home."

"No. No, you have to get better first. The doctor has to give you some treatments that will make you better."

Tears fell from her eyes, "Daniel." she paused, "I've stopped responding to treatments. I've been in this fight a long time - before we even met." she squeezed his hand as hard as she could muster, "Please. Just take me home. I don't want to spend another minute in this hospital. Whatever time I have left, I want to spend it loving you. Please."

Daniel knew well not to argue, because once she set her mind to something there was no stopping her from accomplishing it.

He nodded, "Okay. I'll talk to the doctor and take you home."

She smiled weakly once again, "Good. Now, one last favor…" she continued as Daniel chuckled, obviously loving that no matter how sick she was, she didn't lose her light that always shined when she was in a room, "I'd really love it, if by tomorrow, we could get married."

"Let's get you home first, and then we'll talk about our wedding, okay?" said Daniel, to which she only nodded, knowing well he would give in all the same.

Regina was placing a soft kiss on her sleeping son's cheek as she covered him up, while she gently got on her side of the bed. It's a good thing her parent's kept her bed of when she lived there, and that it was big enough for two adults and a child.

Emma walked into the room as she placed her cell phone down on the nightstand, her eyes seeing Regina's back as it was facing her, her hand soothingly rubbing little Henry's back as he slept soundly.

"Sam's going home. I told Daniel that we would go over for a visit tomorrow morning, before heading back home." Emma whispered as she sat climbed in on her side of the bed, facing Regina now, placing a soft kiss on her son's head, grabbing a hold of her wife's hand in the process, "Regina. You know I don't like going to bed angry. I really did try to get out of it."

Emma was right. And, with the devastating news that happened today with Sam's health, it was silly to stay angry at the person she loved most.

Regina gave Emma's hand a reassuring squeeze, "I'm sorry. The last thing I want to do is fight, or worse stay mad at you. Especially when you'll be leaving this weekend."

"I'll come back." Emma whispered.

"It better be soon, Ms. Swan. Or I'll fly there myself and drag you back here." Regina replied in a whisper.

Emma couldn't help but smile, and couldn't, didn't want to imagine what her life would be like without Regina in it. She leaned in as they shared a kiss for the night.

By morning, they said their goodbyes to Cora and Henry Sr. as they stopped by for a visit with Daniel and Samantha as they promised they would. They allowed her to see little Henry, which he made her smile of course. After a while's visit, Sam had asked to speak to Regina alone in her bedroom, while Emma and Daniel waited in the living room along with Henry.

"With all of Henry's storming through here, I didn't even have a chance to ask how you were feeling." said Regina as she shared a laugh with Samantha.

"I'm feeling better now that I'm home." Sam said as she continued, "You're lucky. That's something I will never be able to give Daniel - a little boy. Or a girl."

"You've given him so much more than that, Sam. Daniel knows that." replied Regina.

"But, not the love he would have wanted." said Sam.

Regina paused for a moment, unsure of the correct way to answer her, "Every love is different. Special in it's own way."

"I'm not stupid, Regina. That man will die loving you, and that's okay. Because for the first time in years, I've honestly come to feel that slowly, I've been winning over his heart."

Regina's heart ached. She wished with all her heart that Daniel could finally move on. She loved Emma and it was only fair that he found love in someone else as well. She hated being the cause of all of Sam's sadness.

"Don't blame yourself." she said, as if she could Regina's mind, "He can't help himself. I know he will never love me as much as he loved you, but I know he loves me. I just want to ask you for a favor."

"Anything." replied Regina as she listened attentively.

"You know him a lot longer than I ever did. So, you'll know that once I'm gone, he won't handle it well." she paused, "I just want to leave peacefully knowing that you will be there for him once I'm gone." she spoke as she could see the hestance in Regina's face, "I know Emma won't be too happy about it, and I don't wish to create a problem for you, but, I'm asking you as a friend. Don't leave him alone. He's going to need a good friend, someone he trusts - and, I know for a fact that you're that person for him."

Regina reached out for her hand, "I'll be around. He knows he can count on us for anything he needs. Same as you."

Sam smiled, "Thank you. I've also convinced Daniel that given that my time can run out at any moment, we've decided to get married here. With just yours and Emma's presence alone and a judge."

Regina smiled as tears fell from her eyes, "We'd be more than happy to form a part of that."

Daniel was quietly observing Emma with Henry as they sat on the couch, as Henry drew on a piece of a paper with a pencil.

"You're good with him." he continued as Emma looked up at him, "He looks a lot like Regina."

Emma smiled down at Henry as the boy smiled back at her as he went back to his drawing, "His as beautiful as his mother."

"He is." Daniel murmured, which Emma managed to hear as her eyes looked back up at him.

Luckily there was a knock at the door before either of them could exchange anymore words. Soon enough, Emma was filled in by Regina about the marriage that was going to take place in the bedroom. Given Sam's condition, they couldn't plan a big wedding, nor did she care. All she truly cared about and wanted most in the world was to marry the man she loved. And, that was happening.

The ceremony was small, they exchanged small vows and rings (which both had purchased) as Emma and Regina served as witnesses to their union, along with little Henry.

Early morning, Regina awoke to an empty bed, but noticed a rose had been placed on Emma's pillow as it rested on a note, which read for her to mount her horse and go their special place that Emma had shared with her a long time ago. As soon as she saw that Henry was looked after by Mary Margaret and David, she rode off to where she was instructed.

Once she arrived, she was completely surprised to find Emma had set up a picnic blanket with some wine, cheese and some lunches she had prepared herself for the occasion. Flowers had bloomed beautifully around the lake, which brought a smile to Regina's lips as she joined Emma on the grass while Emma served her a glass of wine.

"I know this doesn't make up for my having to leave, but I'm hoping it'll be a start until I return." said Emma as she handed her the wine glass, which Regina took.

"It's definitely a start." Regina replied as they both took sips from their glasses. Her brows furrowed in confusion at the food that Emma had prepared, "It's early, Emma. Why did you prepare lunches, instead of breakfast?"

Emma smiled, "Well, these lunches are actually for after."

"After what?" Regina's brow raised up.

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Emma sat her glass aside, taking Regina's own glass, setting it aside as well, as she placed a kiss on her wife's lips, speaking in between kisses, as her hands began to slide underneath her shirt, "After I make slow and passionate love to you."

Regina chuckled, looking at the blonde as if she lost her mind, "Here?"

"Why not? It's the perfect place." Emma's lips made contact with Regina's neck, moving down to her shoulder as her shirt was removed.

It was then that Regina scooted closer towards Emma, feeling shy all of a sudden of the idea of making love out in nature itself.

"What if someone comes by and sees?" a shade of pink took over the brunette's cheeks, placing her own set of kisses on the blonde's lips as they came in contact with her own.

"The only two people who will be coming is us." Emma murmured against Regina's lips, as the brunette couldn't help but laugh at.

Regina didn't waste anymore time, she removed Emma's shirt, after that both of their jeans were off before either of them even knew it.

Emma had wrapped them up in an extra blanket as they moved in a rhythm only they had come to know with one another. Feeling as the body heats came in contact and made their bodies sweat as they laid underneath the shining sun. But, neither cared. Emma was tender, slow, patient and passionate all in one. As was Regina.

Both women explored their bodies like they hadn't done in a long time. Not a single inch was missed without being kissed, touched, or felt.

Emma's hands caressed every curve, as her tongue tasted Regina's salted skin, her lips placing kisses past her shoulders, down to her arms, and up her back as they would change positions every so often. Regina's eyes closing in pleasure as she fully took in every feeling of Emma's lips and hot tongue against every inch of her back. She didn't miss a single one.

Her hand cupping her bare breasts as the blonde's slow and passionate movements kept up from behind.

Both women releasing soft moans with every movement they made, as each of their soaked walls tightened around their fingers once they had changed from the last position of the day, as Regina laid on top of Emma, both moving and coming together, exchanging breaths through panting, hot kisses.

Regina took her time with Emma as well, as she kissed her way down past the blonde's breasts, cupping one with her hand as she gently squeezed, while her tongue left a wet, hot trail down her abs as she hid underneath the covers that were still laid out on them. Her tongue quickly finding the entrance it seeked as it then moved on to a hardened clit, that quickly made Emma orgasm once again.

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Emma left for London the following day. The trip was long and tiring, and as promised she called as soon as she had arrived. Skyping with Henry as he would blow kisses towards his mother's phone so Emma would do the same.

It was tough for her to be away from home for two whole weeks, so far away. But, just as work kept her busy, it made those two weeks fly by so quick. With the factory getting a grip on how things would work from there, she was no longer needed. So, she happily packed and waited for a private plane that she had been offered to arrive home faster to get her back to her family.

Regina already had a dinner planned out and being served while her, Henry, Mary Margaret and David waited for her to walk through that door at any given moment. She wanted everything to be perfect for when she arrived, cooking the first meal she had ever cooked for her when they first married. Lasagna.

Henry was playing with a set of his toy cars near the living room area, fully showered and ready to receive his mom with the biggest kiss and hug ever. He couldn't stop going on and on about how he wanted to be the first one to hug her.

Henry's little head looked towards the door as a knock echoed throughout the house, his eyes following his mom Regina as she quickly rushed towards the door with a smile on her face.

But, that smile was soon gone as she saw two police officers standing before her, one of them being Daniel himself, who obviously travelled a long way.

"Regina…" said Daniel, "I'm sorry to disturb you, but…" his eyes looked over at Henry as he was too preoccupied with his toy cars.

"What's happened?" Regina could already sense something bad was coming, "Is it Sam?"

"No." Daniel quickly answered, "It's…" he paused, choosing his words carefully, "It's Emma." he continued as Regina's brows furrowed, "We got a call that the private plane Emma was on was barely taking off from London when…"

"When what?" Regina asked, her voice already shaking.

"Regina, the plane crashed." he continued as Regina shook her head, tears already falling from her eyes, "There was some type of malfunction, it seems to have disappeared somewhere in mid air. The police are doing all they can to try to find the pieces, along with Emma's body."

"No…" Regina murmured.

"The pilot was found near water - dead. So, if he didn't survive then there's a chance Emma didn't' make it."

"No!" Regina cried out, to which Henry looked up this time, jumping at his mother's gut wrenching scream, followed by a strong sob.

A/N 2: PLEASE don't hate me! I promise you all, Emma is NOT dead. I won't give away spoilers, but I can tell you a lot has to happen before she comes back into the story. I promise you, she will be back. This wouldn't be a SQ ff if that wasn't so ;)