Rylee

Bonding

Rylee woke up, confused on where she was before remembering everything that happened last night. A smile bloomed on her face. "Henry."

Her smile became bigger when her bedroom door opened and Henry came in, clearly excited.

"You're still here!" Henry cheered as he rushed to hug her.

Rylee chuckled as she ruffled his hair and hugged him back. "Of course I am. I said I would stay."

Henry held her a little bit longer before pulling back. "Let's go get breakfast!"

Rylee furrowed her brows, in curious confusion. "Does Regina not cook?"

Henry shook his head and laughed. "The only thing Mom can make are apple desserts."

Rylee wrinkled her nose at the thought of eating anything apple related. "I can make breakfast."

Henry beamed. Rylee's chicken parm and fried vegetables was amazing. "I can't wait to eat more of her cooking!"

Rylee laughed at how happy Henry looked. "Why don't you set the table and get out some orange juice? I need to get dressed."

Henry nods and immediately runs off to do what she told him.

After getting dressed Rylee walked down the stairs, when she got to the final step she saw Regina waiting for her. "Oh, Good morning Regina."

Regina eyed her before giving her a smile. "Henry said you were planning on making breakfast."

Rylee nodded. "I hope you don't mind." When Regina said it was okay, Rylee continued. "Is there anything you don't like or are allergic to?"

"No, I'm not but Henry is allergic to—" Regina didn't get to finish her sentence since Rylee spoke up.

"Strawberries. When he eats them he breaks out in hives. He's also deathly allergic to peanuts."

It was then that Regina remembered that Rylee had taken care of Henry for two years.

Uh- Can you show me to the kitchen?" Rylee asked, sensing that she made things awkward.

Regina lead Henry to the kitchen, "Have at it." She said before turning away.

"Are you not going to join us for breakfast?" Rylee asked, causing Regina to stop walking.

"No, I have work to do at the office. I am mayor after all." Regina then walked away without waiting for a response.

Rylee had just finished putting food on the plates when Henry came in. "What did you make?" He asked, curious.

"I made my favorites. Chocolate chip pancakes, french toast, sausages and hash browns." Henry's eyes lit up as she kept listing the foods she made.

Rylee chuckled. "I take it these are your favorites too?"

Henry nodded, "Yeah! But since mom can't cook we have to get them from Granny's Diner. Granny always puts too much syrup or her hash browns are a little mushy. I bet yours are much better."

Rylee and Henry laughed as they ate, talking and comparing their favorite things.

Once they both finished, Rylee took their plates. " I'll wash these, okay? You need to go and get dressed."

Henry did as told.

When Henry came back down, he saw Rylee waiting for him with a smile.

He looked at her curious. "Is there something you wanted to do?"

Rylee nodded, "I was hoping you could show me around the town. I wanna know everything about the place you grew up."

Hours later, Rylee and Henry were at Henry's favorite spot.