Pacing back and forward in the front gardens of Mansion Regina needed space to think. Coming to his family mansion was bad idea. It had only been couple of minutes and her mind was racing. His mother hated her just like she predicted and it seemed nothing could change her mind. However what made it worst was that his mother wanted him to marry someone else. A woman it seemed he had been betrothed to for quite awhile. This made Regina's blood boil. Why hadn't he told her about this Anais and they had been in a relationship for many years but not once had he told her about mother's matching. Taking a seat on the garden bench as she wasn't able to keep pacing. Resting her sore feet all Regina wanted to do was to leave. If Raphael's mother couldn't approve their relationship then how could Henry. The idea of losing Henry made Regina feel weak and nauseated. Henry was everything, her first baby. Looking down at her small round bump Regina wondered what this baby would be. She had always wanted to another baby but now she wondered if it was too soon. Bring a newborn into such a stressful environment was not ideal but to the look of things the next seven months would still be as stressful. Trying to clear her mind in the afternoon heat Regina's thoughts began to drift to Her Son's Birthday. Next week Was Henry's birthday and everyone was coming. She was hoping to Henry about her pregnancy couples after it but now she was terrified of the results if she did. As Regina continued to worry about the possibility of everything going wrong she suddenly felt a massive pull in her stomach. Letting out a gasp of pain Regina had no idea of what was going on. There was no way she could be in labour as she was only two months along. placing a hand on her stomach another strong wave hit her again. "What is going on?" The pain was in tense and it was making Regina panic.

" Calm yourself child. The baby is letting you know your stressing too much for it to bare." Mama Odie had wondered into the gardens to find her. She wanted to comfort Regina and to put an end to her negative thoughts but when she finally found her she was doubled over on the bench crying in pain. Helping Regina back into the seating position on the bench Mama Odie instantly knew what was wrong. She could feel the strong magic radiating off Regina and Mama couldn't believe how strong it was. " Take deep breaths and just relax. Your child wants you to relax Regina." Mama Odie said Rubbing her back to encourage Regina to relax. " How do you know this?" Regina with confusion.

"Because your child has magic and when your pregnant with a magical child things are a little different compared to a normal pregnancy. First your unborn child can feel your stress levels or pretty much any emotion you have. The more extreme the more stressful it is for the baby." Mama Odie could feel the magic Regina was giving off slowly decreasing which was good. " Thank you I feel a lot better now. May I ask how you know that?" Regina was really curious of Mama Odie. She had lived over a hundred years had so many stories and knowledge to share.

" I too had my share of magical pulls with my pregnancy many years ago." Stopping her back rubs Mama Odie wanted Regina to know it wasn't her fault or mistake of the outcome today. Taking Regina's hands in hers Mama Odie explained Her daughter's behaviour. " I Know my daughter demeanour affected you and I just wanted you to know it wasn't your fault. Celine only wants the best for her only son but she forgets that what she wants isn't always the right thing." Understanding where Mama Odie was coming from Regina was more focused on this Anais woman.

" Understand that Mama Odie but what bothers me is this Anais woman was Raphael betrothed to her?" Regina was nervous. She wanted to know the answer but at he same time she didn't. "Yes Raphael was Betrothed to Anais many years ago but ended it which infuriated his mother. However Anais wasn't the one for my Grandson. When I see you with him I knew you where the one."

" So you approve of our relationship?... What about tradition?" Stuttering, Regina was taken back by Mama Odie words. " Yes of course child and as for Traditions some times traditions need to be broken especially when it keeps two lovers apart." Regina's Smile returned and Mama Odie was glad."

Walking through the corners Raphael came to the place he knew his mother would be. Opening the door to the library Raphael was met with the sight of his Mother organising the books on the shelf. He tell she was angry with his choice but to be honest he too was angry but with his mother. Walking into the room and closing the door behind him Raphael wanted to be truthful with his mother.

" Mother, The way you treated Regina was unacceptable. All she wanted- Hell all I wanted was you to accepted our relationship. Can't you see she make me happy. For God sake mother she carrying my child, your grandchild!

"I'm not doing this again Raphael, You know our Traditions and if you can't follow them then I can't approve of your decisions. I'm Sorry." Celine was just like any other mother, she wanted what was best for her son. Yes she knew Regina made him happy she could see it by the way looked at each other and the way he spoke of her. However in their community they wouldn't be accepted anymore if she let her son continue with this relationship, everything she worked for would go up in flames.

"No your not." Raphael Had enough of his mother's unreasonable behaviour. If she wasn't going to accept Regina then fine. She had made her choice and now he had made his. " Fine if you will not accept then me and Regina will go off on our own path without you and you wouldn't hear from me again. You can forget about seeing your first Grandchild." Storming out the Library Raphael went to find his Queen. He was done here.

Entering the gardens where he knew Regina had head towards he spotted her on the bench with His Beloved Grandmother, Talking and laughing. " Nice to see you two getting along." Raphael said as he interrupted their conversation. " Your Grandmother Was telling me of your childhood here and how you used eat the tulips when you younger." Raphael reaction of embarrassment made Regina giggle with joy. " Nana! Why!?" humiliated by his Grandmother he should of seen that coming.

" What Regina should know what you were like when you where child after all she needs to know what she getting herself into with this little one." Mama Odie said with grin. Rolling his eyes at his Grandmother's response Raphael thought it would be best if they left. Saying their goodbyes to his Grandmother Regina and Raphael made their way out of the mansion. Walking to the main path where the horses had been waiting Raphael knew it was time to get his queen home.

" So to your house then?" Regina said as she mounted her horse with the help of Raphael. Regina wasn't ready to return to the palace just yet. She wanted to spent some time with her lovebird to night as she knew it would be a long time they could do this again. " What about Henry and Jacinda wouldn't they be expecting you?" Raphael said with slight concern. " No I told Henry I was with Zelena for girls night, which reminds me I owe my sister a real girls night."

Making sure Regina was safety on her horse and ready Raphael got onto his own horse. " Well then to My house it is then. Smiling at his queen, he couldn't wait to get her to his house. it was they only place him and Regina could fully be themselves.

Entering the library Mama Odie wasn't surprised to seeing daughter there. She knew meeting Regina was going to be hard but she hadn't expected it turned out like this. Celine had allowed traditions to takeover her own life and Mama Odie knew this. Celine was more concern with how society saw her and the family then her own son's happiness. " Celine may I have a word with you."

"What is it mother?" Sitting in a chair with a book and a glass of wine Celine wasn't ready for her mother's lecture. Today she had lost her son and it was all her fault. Sitting opposite her daughter Mama Odie thought it was time to tell her daughter the family truth. "Celine it time you knew the truth. the Truth about your father." Sitting up in her seat Celine was in surprised her mother was bring up her father. " What about him mother?"

"Your father just like Regina was an Outsider to the voodoo community however I chose love over what people thought of me and you know what I was glad I did." Mama Odie could see the shock in her daughter's face. " Your was later your father was accepted by our society and learned our ways but the fact is what you are doing will only damage your relationship with your son. Your only son."

Celine was taken back. Finding out her father wasn't a witch Doctor shocked her. Mama Odie never spoke of her father after his death especially his past and not Celine couldn't help but fell ashamed. Life with her parents was hard but they was always happy when they was together. Like they were meant for each other. " Mother even if I wanted to make thing right Raphael doesn't want anything to with me." Softly smiling at her daughter Mama Odie knew Her daughter well. " You will know what to do when the time comes. I Promise."

Declaimer: all characters belong to ABC Studios Once upon a time apart from Celine Facilier.