Always and Forever

What Now?

Regina's POV

I decide to call the Charming's to let them know what happened and so they can deal with Hook while I help Emma. 

"Hi David, sorry to call you at such a late hour."

"It's okay, are you alright?"

"Yes, I am. Long story short, I ended up telling Emma about us. At first she ran out of my house. But, something happened between she and Hook when she got home. I'm not sure exactly what yet. But they fought and she cuffed him to the staircase. Would you be able to go take care of him. I already prepped a room at the mental asylum if you want us to lock him up there, or if you want to take him to the station for now. It's up to you all how you want to deal with him."

"Go take care of Emma, I'll lock him up at the station for now, and tomorrow we can move him. Thank you for calling."

"No, thank you. Call me if you need any help. Be safe, David. Good night."

"I will. Good night."

I walk up to the bedroom door and take a deep breath before I go in. I see Emma sitting by the window. I walk up to the back of the chair and drape my arms over her shoulders and kissing the crown of her head. 

"How can I help, Ems?"

"By forgiving me."

"There's nothing to forgive. I love you."

"How could you love me, when I couldn't remember us?" She says, getting up from the chair to look at me. 

"That wasn't your fault, Emma."

"Of course it was, Regina. I'm sure I was the one who went easy on him and made myself susceptible to what he did to me."

"There was no way we could have known he would have went to these lengths to get you back."

"I can bet money you did."

"Well, then I'm to blame. Because if I had the suspicion and still allowed it to happen, then it's surely my fault we're here."

She shakes her head and looks up at me "you always try to take the blame for everything that goess wrong, and can still never see how amazing you are."

I smile at her and start to pay attention to every detail of her. "Emma! Your neck!"

"Don't worry about it."

"Are you crazy, have you looked at the marks."

"I'll cover it up, I'm fine."

"I'm going to turn that Pirate into a bug! Will you please let me heal it."

She nods her head. I wave my hand over her neck and heal the hand print. I notice redness around her elbow as well and heal her arm too. "Do you want us to go lay in bed, or did you want to sleep separately?" I ask, looking down at the floor.

She cups my chin, forcing me to look up at her. "I think we've spent enough time away from each other, don't you think?"

I couldn't help the smile erupting from my lips, I just nod my head. "Your pajamas are in the dresser drawers on the top left if you want to slip into something more comfortable."

"It's only been a few minutes, and already trying to see me in my birthday suit, Madame Mayor?" 

I roll my eyes at her, "Do as you please Ms. Swan." I slip into some silk pajamas starting my night routine before sliding into bed. I stay on my side to give her some space in case she isn't ready to slip back into our relationship. I turn to my side facing the windows. I can feel her tossing and turning trying to find a comfortable position.