The next morning Regina woke up and felt that something was a little off, It was a gut feeling. She looked around her room, everything was fine. She looked in Emma room, she was still fast asleep. She checked Henry's room, and he too was still asleep.

Regina shrugged her shoulders and went to get ready for work before she needed to wake Emma and Henry.

The morning went smoothly. She made Emma and Henry eggs and toast. Everyone had their bags, and everyone was on time leaving the house. Regina even had time to drop Henry off at school, "Bye mom, see you later. By Em."

Regina and Emma both waved. Regina dropped Emma of at kindergarden and walked Emma into class which she hadn't had the time to do in the past. Emma showed Regina her cubby and her little desk, "Look Mommy, it's us. I drawed us a family picture."

Regina smiled and took a picture with her phone. "I love it sweetheart."

Emma's name was called by another little girl, Tianna. "Emma!"

Emma looked over and saw her friend waving her over. Emma turned back to Regina and said, "Mommy I gots to go."

Regina laughed and bent down, "Alright sweetheart. But first I want a big big hug from my favorite girl."

Emma smiled at being called Regina's favorite and dove into Regina's arms, giving her a warm and comforting hug.

Regina kissed Emma's temple and said, "Alright Em, have a good day and I'll see you after school."

Emma nodded her head and asked, "Can we go to Granny's for a milkshake?"

Regina smiled and nodded, "Well it is Friday, I suppose it can be a treat."

Emma smiled and said, "Yes! Thanks Mommy. I sees you later!" Emma runs over to Tianna and they both go to the corner with the coloring supplies.

Regina walks to the door and looks at Emma one last time before she leaves. Emma is smiling and drawing a picture. Emma quickly looks up and meets Regina's eyes, she smiles and waves good bye. Regina smiles and gives a quick wave before heading out the door and to her car.

As Regina is walking to her car she sees Rumple flip his sign over to Open. He sees her and gives her a smirk, before tipping his head and walking into the back of his shop. Regina doesn't see anything out of the ordinary so she ignores the off feeling and heads to work.

Regina's day finished as any other Friday would. She was even in a good enough mood to send Jack home early.

Regina arrived outside of Emma's kindergarden building a few minutes early. Sitting in her car she looked around. People were walking around, Pongo playing fetch with Archie, Leroy was stumbling down the street, Ruby was sweeping the sidewalk of fallen leaves. But something caught her eye, Rumple's shop was closed. The lights were out and the sign was flipped to close.

Regina knew that Rumple didn't close his shop until 5:10PM everyday, and he was still in the shop until 6:05PM. But today was different, in all of the years that she has known Rumple not once has he diverged from that schedule.

Regina thought about it for another second and rolled her eyes at herself. Why does she care what Rumple does? As long as his son isn't in town Gold can do whatever he wants. Maybe there is a connection though? Regina is thinking I should call Graham..

Regina's thought is cut short when she heard the bell alerting everyone that the elementary school is done for the day.

Regina gets out of the car and leans against the passenger side door. Regina sees Emma's blonde curls bouncing as she runs to the front door and squeezes past all the taller 5th graders blocking the exit. Emma spots Regina almost immediately and runs over. Regina smiles and bends down, waiting for Emma's hug.

Emma throws her arms around Regina's neck and gives her a big hug, "Hi mommy!"

Regina smiles and lets Emma take a step back, "Hi sweetheart. How was your day?"

Emma replies, "Good." and reaches for the handle. Regina helps her and settles her into her carseat. "Mommy, we still have milkshakes?"

Regina starts the car and nods, "Yes we can still have milkshakes." Emma just smiles.

Regina parks the car outside of Granny's and gets Emma out. Regina and Emma walk into the diner and head toward the bar stools. Regina notices a stranger sitting in one of the booths wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, a KISS t-shirt, and motorcycle boots. Regina couldn't see his face since he had his face turned towards the window but she could tell that he had shaggy dirty blonde hair.

Regina ignores the stranger when she sees Emma struggling to get onto the bar stool. Regina lifts Emma up onto the stool and sits next to her waiting to Ruby to come take their orders.

Ruby walks over to the two and greets Emma sweetly, "Hey cub. How are you?"

Emma smiled up at Ruby and said, "Hi wolf! I good! Can I get a chocolate milkshake now?"

Ruby and Regina smiled and said, "Yes."

Emma smiled and kicked her feet back and forth. Ruby got Emma's milkshake and set it in front of her. Emma happily began sipping her treat. Ruby set a coloring mat and some crayons down for Emma.

Emma looked up and smiled and started coloring. Ruby locked eyes with Regina and tilted her head towards the bathroom.

Ruby stood from the stool and sighed, "Em, stay here ok, Mommy is going to use the restroom."

Emma smiled and said, "Ok,I stay here" Regina smiled and entered the bathroom almost running into Ruby.

Regina closed the door and turned back to Ruby, "What is going on? Why do you seem so nervous?"

Ruby looked at Regina and ran her fingers through her hair, "It's him. He's here!"

Regina was confused, "Oh geez, not another guessing game with you. Who? Who is here?"

Ruby rolled her eyes and said, "Avery. Avery is here."

All the color left Regina's face and she needed to balance herself by holding onto the door frame. Ruby rushed over and placed her hand on Regina's elbow, "You ok Regina?"

Regina took and breath and stood up straight, "Yes. Thank you, just surprised is all."

Ruby knew Regina was afraid, but she chose to just nod say, "Ok."

Regina asked, "How do you know? Did he check into the B&B?"

Ruby scrunched her eyebrows and said, "No Regina, he is here now. The guy with the black jacket, and dirty blonde hair. That's Avery."

Regina's eyes went wide as she connected the dots. The stranger she saw sitting in the booth is Emma's father and Gold's son. Regina frantically turned to open the door to get back to Emma. Regina's breath caught when she opened the door and saw who was standing next to and talking with Emma.

While Regina was in the bathroom Emma continued to color and drink her milkshake.

Rumple Gold received a message from his son telling him that Emma and Regina were both in the diner now. Gold told Avery to stay there and that he was on his way.

Not 3 minutes later Gold was entering the diner. The little bell above the door jingled and Emma looked up. Emma smiled and waved at Mr. Gold, "Hi "

Gold looked at Emma and gave her a small, actually sincere, smile, "Hello Emma. Where is your mom?"

Emma pointed to the bathroom and said, "She had to go potty."

Gold nodded and said, "Well would you mind if I kept you company while you wait for her?"

Emma shook her head and went back to coloring.

Gold subtlety motioned Avery over. Gold looked at Emma and said, "Emma, there is someone I want you to meet."

Emma looked to face Gold and looked at the man standing next to him as well. Gold smiled and said, "Emma this is my oldest son Avery."

Avery was shocked, Emma looked so much like him, and from what he can remember Maddison. Emma was the perfect mixture of the two of them; with Emma's blonde curls like Maddison and bright green eyes and high cheekbones like Avery. Avery smiled when Emma spoke.

"Hi, Avry. I'm Emma, I'm 4 and a half almost 5." Emma said happily as she extended her hand.

Avery shook Emma's hand and said, "I'm... Avery... I have heard a lot about you, it's really nice... to ummm. meet you."

Emma smiled and a Avery melted, he knew by just looking at Emma that she was his child. Avery was about to ask Emma what her favorite color was when the bathroom door flew open.

Regina Mills stared at Avery Gold from across the diner. It wasn't until Ruby gave Regina a slight push did Regina stock over to Avery.

Avery gulped and took a step back. Regina had fire in her eyes, "Who the hell are you and why are you speaking with my daughter?"

Gold leaned forward and said, "Good Afternoon Madam Mayor. You may not remember so I'll reintroduce you, I would like you to meet my son... Avery."

Avery extended his hand and said, "It's nice to meet you, again."

Regina narrowed her eyes and said, "I don't want you near Emma, EVER, again."

Regina lifted Emma and placed her on her hip. Regina slapped down cash for the milkshake and Ruby's tip.

As they were leaving Emma turned to Avery and waved 'goodbye'. Avery felt a pull in his chest as he waved 'goodbye' to his daughter. He had to sit down after he saw Regina take off. Avery rubbed his face and said, "I... I can't. I" Avery didn't know what to say, he was overwhelmed; he just needed a little hit to get his brain working.

Gold rubbed Avery's back and said, "You will see her again. I promise you."

Avery nodded and said, "I'll be right back, I just need a minute."

Gold nodded and Avery stood and headed towards the bathroom. Avery closed and locked the door before reaching into his jean pocket and grabbing his little vial. Avery looked at his reflection and saw, his eyes and cheekbones, Emma's eyes and cheekbones, staring back at him. Avery sighed and took a quick hit. He took another breath and closed his eyes. How am I going to get Emma if I can't even get and keep myself clean? Avery opened his eyes and turned the cold water on. He splashed his face and dried it.

Avery looked down at the little vial and cursed, if he kept using at this rate he would be out in less than 2 weeks. He knew he was either going to have to quit cold turkey, need to find some one to buy from, or beg the Huntsmen's for just a little more.

Avery walked back to his father and sat down, "I want to talk with Regina. I want to get to know my daughter."