Emma pov

We just landed back in Maine 20 minutes ago and Regina and I are waiting in baggage claim for our luggage to come around. Regina has had some intermittent issues with the cramps and spotting, so weve made an appointment for her to see the Doctor when we arrive back in Storybrooke. I dont want to leave anything to chance with my wife. I just got her forever and dont want to risk losing my greatest love.

"There they come. Stay here baby ill grab the bags." I say to Regina as i walk up to the baggage carousel. I grab all of our luggage and use the little cart to bring them back to where shes standing. We roll the cart out to where the valet is and we give him the ticket for our car. Once he brings the car back around we load our stuff and we are on our way back home. As much fun as ive had, i miss my family and friends.

Once we arrive back at the mansion i unload the bags into the entrance of the house while Regina waits for me in the car. When im finished i drive her to the hospital. Dr. Whale takes her back to an exam room while i pace the floors waiting for her return. i see her walking back and i rush to her side. "Is everything ok baby? Did they say what was wrong?" Regina just looks at me before she responds. "He actually said the same thing the other hospital said. He ran some labs and did a pelvic exam and he said somehow my cervix and uterus look intact. He said the bleeding could just be from the healing."

I look at her shocked. "Does this mean…what does this mean? I… i don't understand." Regina smiles at me. "This cant be anything bad. It must have been what you healed when we first got together. My body must finally be working properly."

2 weeks later

Regina pov

I have been so sick lately. The last week or so ive been throwing up around the clock. Emma is worried about me being so sick but i told her it's probably just the flu. She made another doctors appointment for later this afternoon to make sure it was nothing to do with the healing of my body. I still cant believe Emma healed the part of me i thought was gone forever. She hasnt touched me in any kind of sexual way for 2 weeks, afraid of interrupting the healing process. Dr. Whale told me to wait until my first period to have sex, just so we dont damage anything inside. Its been hard for sure. And Emma wont let me touch her because she says its not fair to me. So we cuddle. We cuddle all the time. Which is wonderful in its own way but i cant wait to have sex again.

I lean over the toilet one more time to empty the meager amount of food i ate from my stomach. Emma is taking the rest of today off to make sure my appointment goes well. Its time for her to be picking me up soon, so i brush my teeth again and drink some water before i step out on the porch to wait. She doesnt keep me waiting long. Just a few minutes later she pulls up and rushes to open my door for me. "Feeling any better babe?" I shake my head no. I am too nauseous for words at the moment. Emma holds my hand as we make our way to the hospital and park.

We walk in and sign in at the front desk. Not even 10 minutes later, Dr. Whale comes out to get me. Emma insists on coming back with me this time. Dr. Whale tests for the flu and several other tests that come back negative. He decides to do an ultrasound to see if maybe theres an ulcer or something going on with my stomach. I change into the gown and lay flat on the table. Emma holds my hand as the doctor squirts the jelly onto my stomach. Im really nervous that something is seriously wrong with me since its not the flu.

Dr. Whale presses down on my stomach with the wand and he takes several pauses to change angles of the wand so he can see all sides. He moves down a little lower and i can see shock on his face. "Well, ladies. You dont have to be waiting much longer to have sex. I can clear you now." Emma and I look at each other confused. "Can you just tell us whats going on with her? I thought we had to wait for her first period?" Dr. Whale kind of laughs as he says "well you would be waiting about 8 months for that to come. Congratulations Regina, youre pregnant. Looks to be about 4 weeks along. Must have conceived right after your wedding. Its a little early to properly hear a heartbeat but we can try if you would like."

I immediately tear up. By the time Emma finally regains the ability to speak im in sobs. "Please. Can we please try to hear the heartbeat? I need this to be real." I say between sobs. Emma wraps her other hand around my hand so its sandwiched between hers. She leans down and kisses me and i see tears sparkling on her cheeks. "A baby Regina. Our baby. Part of you and part of me. Thank you." Dr. Whale waits till my breathing evens out and then he places the wand directly over my womb and turns the monitor towards us. I can see the smallest little bean shape in my uterus. So tiny its almost like a speck. My speck. Mine and Emmas. Its faint but soon we hear a light whooshing sound come from the monitor. "Thats your baby's heartbeat. Congratulations again you two. Ill print you some pictures from your first sonogram. You can get dressed and ill see you at the front desk to schedule your next scan."

We meet Whale at the desk after i get redressed. He makes 3 appointments in advance for me. One every month just to do a scan. He said if he sees any issues or i have any concerns between appointments that i can always schedule extra appointments in between. I cant believe im pregnant. I never thought id get to have this experience. I know its strange but im going to enjoy every time i puke, every pain in my back, every ache and every wonderful and horrible thing about being pregnant. I may only get to experience this once. "Take me home Emma. We have some celebrating to do."

Emma drives me home and as soon as we get inside i call Henry. I tell him that its very important that he comes home this weekend for some good news in person. He agrees and lets me know that Violet cant come this weekend because she has to complete a group assignment with her small group. I start making dinner while i call the girls. I let them know we are hosting a get together for just us ladies tonight but that they will have to keep a secret until we see Emmas parents on Sunday. 2 more days and Henry will be home and then its just Snow, David and Granny left to tell.

Just as im putting the finishing touches on the chicken fettuccine alfredo i hear the doorbell ring. Emma answers the door and the girls all come in. They carpooled to get here. Ruby walks in holding some tequila and margarita mix and Belle is carrying a bottle of red wine and one of white. "I didnt know what was for dinner so i brought both wines just to cover bases." Belle says. I just smile and Emma comes in with Ariel and Tink behind her. "Its ok, we will enjoy both. Or at least most of us will." Everyone looks at her strange. "What do you mean most of us? Its a celebration of course we are drinking. By the way, what exactly are we celebrating?" Ruby says with a wolfish grin on her face.

Emma looks at me for an answer and i stall a moment. "We will tell you over dinner. Its amazing news and we just want to share it properly." Everyone nods and takes a seat at the table that Emma already set. The oven finally dings and i reach in to get the bread out of the oven when a wave of nausea hits me. "Emma, can you come here please and get this out. I need to go freshen up." Emma rushes over and grabs the bread as she looks at me. I clutch my stomach before i quickly walk out of the kitchen. As soon as i get to the bathroom i empty my stomach into the toilet. When im done i flush then wash my hands and brush my teeth to get rid of the taste.

When i get back to the kitchen, everyone is waiting to go to the dining room. I grab the bread that Emma sliced and carry it to the dining room, while Emma takes the alfredo. The girls follow us and everyone takes their usual seat. As we start eating Belle asks "so what is the news? The anticipation is killing me." Emma and i share a glance and Emma nods her head. I take a deep breath and start the story. "Well, on our honeymoon there was some issues that had me in the hospital for a few hours that ended up being nothing except for it was impossible for me. I cant have periods because the potion i drank shriveled my womb. But there was some spotting. So when we came back here we went to Whale. He couldnt find a reason either so he did some tests and ended up telling us that something changed and my womb was healing. We were so excited. And then i started getting sick so we went back to Whale who did more tests. It turns out…" i take another deep breath. "Im pregnant."

There is a solid gasp in unison from all of our friends. Tink pipes up and squeals a little before she speaks. "Oh Regina. All those years ago when you were too afraid to find love, now you have everything you ever wanted. Im so happy for you. I cant wait to meet your baby. The baby of the brightest true love ive ever been witness to." Ariel speaks after Tink. "I am so excited to be an Auntie. You guys are such wonderful parents to Henry and im sure this baby will be no different. Congratulations you two!" Belle has tears in her eyes and Ruby is openly crying in joy for us. They know my history now and they see where i came from. So they know this is a beautiful miracle. The girls engulf me in a group hug and we all gush about having a new little life to celebrate.

I have never wanted anything more than to carry a baby of my own. Henry made my world brighter every day, he still does. But being able to carry a baby is such a different experience. An experience ive craved for decades. I cant wait to meet this littlest one. He or she will be so loved, just like our Henry is so loved. My life feels full and happy and right now, im truly blessed and grateful for all that my wife and friends have given me. All the love and support has made me become a better person.