Finding out that Regina was carrying his child Raphael was having mixed emotions. He was nervous and excited all in one. He knew it was going to be bumpy ride but Regina wasn't only person who was stressing about family members. Dr Facilier came from a long line of witch doctors who were powerful, gifted and accomplished voodoo practitioners. A Powerful family always came with high standards and when Raphael's mother found out about the pregnancy she wasn't happy. The Facilier family never mixed with outsiders of the voodoo community, as they preferred to stay away from people who didn't understand their ways. Family was always important to him and being raised to support the family was something Raphael lived by. Now that he was starting his own it was time for Regina to meet them but he new one member of his family wouldn't agree with their relationship. He had invited Regina to the Facilier mansion on the outside of the Kingdom where his family lived in secret for many centuries. Standing on the balcony of the mansion which looked over the entrance, Raphael waited for Regina to arrive. Raphael couldn't believe this was happening. They had been together for so long But Raphael never invited Regina to meet his love ones. He just hoped his mother wouldn't be too hush on his Queen.

Raphael's Grandmother on the other hand was eager to meet Regina and was excited to meeting the new family member. Raphael's bond with his Grandmother was strong as she always supported him through dark times and encouraged him to follower his own path. His mother was sometimes overbearing, Strict and protective as he was the only child but his Grandmother was much more of a joyful free-spirit person. He new that his mother wanted him to be happy but he also knew that family Traditions came first before happiness in his mother's eyes. Admiring the beautiful front gardens that over looked the Bayou, Raphael mind drifted off to a old memories form his childhood. He could remember the high expectations his mother had set for him, he had to be perfect at everything no question asked. His father was a powerful Voodoo Witch Doctor, his mother was an formidable voodoo Queen and he was expected to be just as skilful as them. However since his father death when he was young he could never live up to his father legacy. Never less his mother always pushed him to do better. The memories only brought anger and stress for him.

"My sweet child what you glaring at!?" Raphael hadn't noticed that his Grandmother had entered the balcony and was standing next to him. Jumping at the sudden Southern accent voice Raphael looked towards his loving Grandmother. " Nothing Nana Odie i'm just admiring the beautiful scenery." Raphael said unconvincingly. Yeah the Scenery that you have seen over a hundred times." Raphael could feel his grandmother's eyes staring him down for answers. " Its your mother again isn't it she got you worried and tensed." " Now you listen to your Nana now, don't let your mother get into your head today is happy day." Raphael knew his Grandmother was right but he still couldn't help it. " Now come inside child I need your help finding Juju." Raphael could feel his Grandmother pulling him by the arm, leading him into the mansion. Rolling his eyes he saw the greenish-yellow pet snake rest on his grandmother's shoulders without her noticing. "Nana he's on your shoulders." Looking at Grandmother as she laughed to herself as she uncoiled the pet snake from her shoulders. As much as he loved his Wise old Nana, her memory was getting worse by the day.

Following the directions that Raphael had given her Regina had made it to the Mansion. Standing at double wooden front doors of the mansion Regina's hands began to get sweaty. The nervous where kicking in and being pregnant didn't help her situation as it only intensified her feelings. Meeting someone family was a difficult thing but she knew she had too do it. after all she was carrying the next member of the family. However Regina couldn't shake off the idea that maybe just maybe his family would hate her. She could remember Raphael telling her that his family didn't like outsiders. The thoughts in her head only seem to get worse but taking a deep breath and pulling herself together Regina took the next step and knocked on the door.

It wasn't longer before the door open swiftly, revealing a small elder woman dressed in a white gown with a beautiful white headscarf to match it. Without a word she pulled Regina into the foyer. Slightly shocked by the gesture of the elderly woman Regina noticed the bright kind smile on her face. " You must be Regina, Yes Raphael has told me so much about you." Taking another deep breath to relax the nerves, Regina replied confidently to the woman. " Yes your correct, I'm Regina and I hope Raphael has told you good things." The older woman nodded with agreement " Oh yes My child, My Grandson never stops talking about you. It got to the point where I just had to meet you." The woman took both Regina's hands and gently squeezed them. "No need to be worried child we are all family here." Smiling at Raphael's grandmother's kind generosity Regina began to relax a bit. " Thank you-" The grandmother quick interrupted her to introduce herself. "Mama Odie and no need to thank me it is true, I can see already you are being to show it must be exciting." Glancing at her small bump Regina smiled with fondness. "Yes very exciting."

Leading Regina into the wonderfully decorated living room for a comfy seat. Mama Odie offered Regina some tea and cookies which Regina didn't refused since she was always hungry now days. After some more small talk Regina was enjoying her chocolate cookies and sweet tea Mama Odie had offered. " I'm glad you like the cookies, they are my specialities." Hearing quick Footsteps coming to the living room, Regina saw Raphael and another family member enter the room. A warm happy feeling rushed through Regina at the sight of her lover. Wanting noting more Regina placed down her plate of yummy cookies and rose from her seat to embrace him tightly. Every time they were apart it felt like centuries had pasted. Time only seemed to move slow and became tedious as they counted the next time they could be together. However today was different. It was the first time in awhile that both of them could be with each other's arms without worrying other people finding them. Holding him close Regina took in his musky scent. Burying her noise into his shoulder, Regina didn't want to let go. She loved seeing him and she was pretty sure he missed her too when they were apart for so long as he always made it up with gifts, kisses and other activities. " I missed you." whispering into his ear Regina tried her best to hold back her emotions. " I missed you too Regina." Raphael said. Giving Regina a soft kiss on her forehead Raphael released her for their warm embrace. Rubbing his hand on her growing stomach Raphael could already see how much she had grown. "it won't be long before it gets difficult to hide." Looking back at his Queen he could see her worry in face. "We will find a way to tell your family before it gets to that point." Reassuring her with a kind smile.

"Well are you going to introduce me or what?" Snapping out of their moment Raphael remember his mother and grandmother behind them. turning round Raphael introduce his mother to Regina. "Regina this is my mother Celine, mother this is Regina."

Immediately Regina could see that his mother didn't approve of her. Celine stand-offish body language was clearly and Regina could feel her palms getting sweaty again. However Regina wasn't the only one who noticed Celine cold demeanour. Raphael and mama Odie had noticed too. " so your the woman my son was telling me about. I suspect you are pregnant with my son's child too." Celine as her eyes pieced into Regina's. Feeling uncomfortable with the encounter Regina tried her best to not let her true feelings through. "Mother!" Raphael wasn't liking the way his mother's coldness towards his love of his life. Yes in his family tradition was to marry another voodoo practitioner to keep the magic within the family line but he hoped that his mother for once put aside that and just be happy with his choice. " Yes mother Regina is carrying my child and yes I know we aren't married but I do love with all my heart and I would appreciate it if you could treat Regina with some kindness." Pulling Regina closer to his side, he wrapped one of his arms around her waist. He was not letting his mother ruin this for the both of them. Tension could be felt across the room as his mother remained quite. However it was mama Odie who brave enough to break the silence. "Celine my child I believe your over reacting, me and Regina have spoken earlier she is a well accomplished young powerful woman. She even has her own castle of her own in another land." Mama odie had taken a quick liking to Regina, she could tell a good spirit when she see one. Plus she loved how happy she made her grandson she hadn't see him smile like that in a long time.

" That doesn't matter mother our traditions are what matter and this doesn't follow. Raphael was suppose be with Anais. A voodoo practitioner who's family has been loyal to us for many years."Celine said with frustration." I'm sorry I just can't accept this... Not right now." without another word Celine left room.

Regina was confused. Raphael and her had been together for ten years and he had never mention Anais. How was she and what did his mother mean he was suppose to be with that woman. Was he betrothed to some else?. Regina really was confused and now she couldn't help but feel that maybe she might of made a mistake. Needing some air Regina quick removed Raphael's hand and swiftly made her way towards the front gardens. " I need some air."

Trying to stop her leaving the room, to reassuring her that everything was okay Regina refused and walked out the door.

Feeling like a failure Raphael couldn't help feel like maybe this was a mistake. He didn't want to make Regina feel uncomfortable it wasn't his plan but now he feared that maybe she wouldn't want to be with him. The pressure of both families rejecting their relationship would be too much for her and Raphael knew it deep down.

Mama Odie watched as her grandson crumbled in front her. She could tell his thoughts where pulling him apart to no end and she wasn't going him wallow. " Raphael go and find your mother and speak to her. Don't give so easily."

"But she won't listen to me she, stubborn and set in her ways." Raphael said with defeat.

" Listen to me child do as I say you and while you speak so sense into her I'll will speak to Regina."

Leaving the room to find his mother Raphael knew his grandmother was right. It wasn't time to give now if he had to fight for his happiness then so be it.

Sorry it took so long I was supposed upload yesterday my computer was acting up. Hope you enjoyed and don't comment on what you thought x Declaimer all characters belong to ABC Studios ONCE Upon a time apart from Celine Facilier x