A/N: I know this is a short chapter, promise to make the next one longer.

When Regina pulled into her driveway she turned the car off and sighed. Regina placed her head on the steering wheel and took a few calming breaths.

Regina then opened her door and went to get Emma unbuckled. Regina carried Emma into the house and locked the door. When she put Emma down she mumbled, "I'll be back Emma."

Regina entered her study and poured herself a glass of cider. She knew that she couldn't have too much, but right now it was the only thing she could think of to keep her from going insane.

Regina downed the rest of her drink and put the glass on the glass coffee table. She then sat on her couch and leaned her head back, letting her mind roam.

What am I going to do. There is no way that spawn of Gold's is going to take Emma from me! Can he? Would he? No, Emma is my daughter! Why now? Why is he back now? Rumple! This is all his fault!

Regina's mind wandered until Henry came home from school.

It wasn't long before she heard the front door open and close. She could hear Emma's feet running from the living room to greet Henry.

Only a few minutes had passed when she heard a knock at her study door. Regina sighed and said, "come in"

Henry entered and closed the door behind him. He stood awkwardly in front of Regina and was shifting his weight from one foot to the other.

Regina finally had enough and said, "What is is Hen? I'm not feeling great."

Henry nodded and he asked, "Did something happen today?"

Regina lifted an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean?"

Henry sighed and said, "Well you are in your study which you only do if something is wrong or if you have a lot on your mind. And- And Emma was crying when I came in this afternoon."

Regina gasped and jumped up, "What?! Why? Was she hurt?"

Henry grabbed Regina's arm and said, "No. She said that you were mad at her."

Regina sighed and sat back down. Henry looked back at Regina and asked, "So. Are you? You know mad at Emma?"

Regina had tears in her eyes and said, "No. No I'm not mad at Emma."

Henry nodded and said, "Well I think you need to tell her, cause she seemed really upset." Henry walked over to Regina and kissed her on the cheek.

Regina kissed Henry on the forehead and said, "Why don't you order us some pizza, while I talk with Emma."

Henry smiled and nodded, "Ok. She is in her room"

Regina took a breath and knocked on Emma's door. She gently called out "Emma?" she got no reply except sniffles.

Regina slowly opened Emma's door and stepped inside. Emma was sitting on her bed with her bear clutched to her chest.

Regina frowned and quietly said, "Oh, Emma. I'm so sorry."

Emma wiped her nose on her sleeve and looked down avoiding Regina's eyes. Regina slowly walked over to Emma's bed and sat on the corner. Emma didn't move she just clutched her bear tighter.

Regina took a breath and said, "Emma.. Look at me, please." Regina waited until Emma looked up and looked into her eyes. "Emma I am so so so sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel like I was angry with you. You did NOTHING wrong. It was me, I was upset and scared."

Emma blinked and quietly asked, "You not sending me back are you?"

Regina quickly wrapped Emma in her arms and pulled her into her lap gently rocking her back and forth. Regina kissed Emma's head and said, "No. Of course not. I would never send you back! You hear me, you are not going back. I promise I will fight anyone who wants to or tries to take you away from me."

Emma turned her face into Regina's shoulder and tightly wrapped her arms around Regina's waist, "You promise."

Regina nodded and unwrapped Emma's arms so she could hold her face in her hands and look Emma in the eyes, "Emma I promise you with everything that I am, I am NOT sending you back! You are MY daughter and I will do anything to keep you safe. ok."

Emma nodded and dove back into Regina's arms with her arms wrapping tightly around her neck, Regina reciprocated and hugged Emma tight.

A few minutes had passed when they heard the doorbell. Regina smiled and said, "That must be the pizza"

Emma pulled back and smiled, "PIZZA!?"

Regina chuckled and nodded. Regina stood up with Emma still in her arms and carried her downstairs and into the kitchen.

Regina plopped Emma onto the kitchen bar stool and walked over to Henry pulling him into a kiss on the temple.

Henry groaned and said, "Moommm."

Regina smiled and did it again, Henry just rolled his eyes while Emma giggled.

Regina gave Emma her two slices, took her pieces, and sat down next to her at the breakfast bar. Henry joined them a minute later with juices.

They ate their pizza and laughed. For the rest of the night they were your average happy family.

Sorry for the delay, school and sports have been crazy. Working on the next chapter, hoping to be done by this weekend but no promises... Thanks for reading, please review!