I Remember

Happy Birthday

Regina

Seven Months Later

"SURPRISE!" Everyone cheered at Granny's, I laughed at Henry's reaction, he leaped back and nearly knocked me over, Penelope cooed at the bright balloons and her brother's reaction. "Is this for me!" He exclaimed, I chuckled and led him inside. "Well it is your birthday honey! And your mother wanted to have a last hoorah before she had her baby." I said balancing Penelope in one arm, and leading him into the crowd with the other, Robin had Roland in one arm and his hand on my lower back.

"Happy birthday kid." Emma said hugging him, he smiled and started mingling, she came up to me and reached for Penelope, taking her in her arms. "Hi sweetie! Nini wants to hold you for a while." She cooed, I giggled and grabbed a plate, nibbling at the lasagna, suddenly I heard the baby talk stop, I turned and saw Emma holding my daughter tighter than before, a grimace on her face.

"Emma? Honey what's wrong?" I asked walking up to her, taking Penelope from her, calming down from her crying. "Mm nothing. My back just hurts." She muttered, I walked behind her and rubbed the lower part of her back, which made her shudder. "Here, sit down." I said pulling the chair out for her, she grabbed my hand as she lowered into the chair slowly. "Thanks." She said softly, I just smiled and nodded, turning my attention to my daughter who was pulling at my hair, her blue eyes filled with mischief. I faced her outwards to avoid from her grabbing my earrings. "Mmm." Emma groaned, I whipped my head over to face her and grabbed her hand. "Emma, what's going on?" She shook her head and struggled to stand, I sighed and helped her up.

"Henry, we wanted to give you your birthday gift, it's from the four of us." Emma said leaning on Killian, he took the package from her and smiled at all of us. "Thanks guys." He said tearing open the small box, he pulled out a slender quill which was a glossy black, along with a jar of the ink. "Thank you all so much!" He exclaimed hugging all of us, I smiled and brought out the cake and placed it down in front of him. "Okay my little prince, 1 2 3! Ha-" Emma cut me off and grabbed my arm, squeezing it tightly. A pained look graced her face and she squeezed her eyes shut. "Emma!" I whispered forcefully, she shook her head and held onto me tighter. "I'm fine! We have to sing to Henry!" She managed to get out between her teeth. "Swan. I think we should get you looked at." Killian said rubbing her back. "NO! It's Henry's day! I'm fine-Ah! Haaa." She groaned, digging her nails into my arm.

"Henry, the baby is coming, get your grandparents and tell them to meet us at the hospital!" I yelled, he nodded and quickly blew his candles out, running to the back of the diner.

"Emma how long have you been in labor?" I asked, Killian sped down the road, the bumpy ride making her crush my hand. "Hey, do you think you can go a little slower?" I asked, Killian just scoffed then pressed the gas harder. "No babe, it hurts when you drive faster, please slow down." Emma pleaded, he instantly decreased his speed and continued driving.

"AHH! REGINA!!" She cried out as they wheeled her into the hospital, I trailed behind her and smiled every time she looked back, assuring her that I was still there.

"The three of you need bracelets if you're going to be in the room for delivery." The nurse said strapping a monitor onto Emma, I nodded and held my wrist out along with Killian and Emma. "Print one more for my mom please." She whimpered, grabbing the railings and hunching forward. "Of course."

"GAHHHH!! THIS HURTS REGINA!! HOOK!! HUUUHH HEE!!" She yelled, crushing our hands, Hook looked terrified, but I could tell he was trying to be brave for her sake. "Hey Killian, go give this to Snow and tell her to come in here." I said gently, handing him the bracelet. He quickly agreed then scurried out of the room.

"Breathe Swan. In and out. Good girl." I said gently, she groaned then lunged forward, shifting in the bed. "I need to get up, it hurts too much." She whined, I helped her out of the bed and walked her around the room, stopping every time I heard the monitor go off , signaling a contraction.