The daughter

Queen of hearts

Regina sat and watched over David so did Henry. " Any change?" Constance asked. " No. He's not improving. He needs true love's kiss. He won't wake up until Mary Margaret comes back." Regina asked. "Until? Well, that's rather optimistic, isn't it?" Rumplestlin said. "What are you talking about?" Regina said. "They're up against your mother. The only chance Snow and Emma have of defeating her is with the squid ink." Constance said.

"Which is why we sent the message through David." Regina said. "Which would be beneficial if we knew that message were delivered. But alas, given the Prince's condition, we don't know. As such, it's important we take precautions. We have to consider the possibility that, when that portal opens, it won't be his family that comes through. It'll be Cora." Rumplestlin said. "And neither one of us wants that." Regina said. "We have to find where they're coming through and destroy that portal." Rumplestlin said.

"But whoever came through would die." Constance said. " Exactly. But I'm confident between the two of us, we can summon up enough magic to complete the task." Rumplestlin said meaning him and Regina. "Well, what if we're wrong? What if that portal opens up, and it's not my mother? What if Mary Margaret and Emma do defeat Cora and go through it?" Regina said. " Well, I believe in this world, they call that a win-win." Rumplestlin said.

"How exactly is that?" Constance asked. "If we stop Cora, you are protected from Regina mother's wrath. If, on the other hand, we stop Snow and Emma, well... you become the only mother in your son's life, now don't you? Look, magic is unpredictable in this world. If something unfortunate were to happen while you were attempting to help... Henry could hardly blame you for that, could he?" Rumplestlin said. " No. I can't lie to him. I am trying to be a better mother." Regina said. "You won't be able to be a better anything if Cora comes through. And if she does, she will be a threat to everyone, including your son. So, if you truly want to be a good mother to Henry, to protect him, if you want to be better, prove it." Rumplestlin said. "Regina if you want what's best for Henry you should listen to him." Constance said.

Regina ignored her comment and walked away with gold why Constance and Henry where in the shop. Constance gave Henry the chair why she  the floor with a deck of cards. Constance started laying out a game of Solitaire for her to play why she waited.

And Henry was finishing up the chapter of book. "With one kiss, true love's power made everything right again. But this was not the end of their story. It was just the beginning" Henry said. " I think this time, it'll happen the other way around." Constance said. " I do. Which is why I need you to stay here and watch David for a little while" Regina said. "Where are you going?" Henry asked. "Mr. Gold and I need to prepare for Emma and Mary Margaret's return. Coming through the portal won't be easy. We need to make sure everything's in place." Regina said.

"Really? You're really going to help them?" Henry asked. "I promised you I was going to do better, to be better. So yes, I'm going to do everything in my power to see to it they come home safely." Regina said. Constance left adoptive mother and son has a moment together. "Find your locket you had from the forest it's in the shop or at the house." Rumplestlin told his daughter. "Yes daddy but what for?" Constance asked. "I have someone who we need to go see." Rumplestlin said. "Okay daddy." Constance said.

"Good girl." Rumplestlin said patting her on the head. Regina and rumplestlin left so Henry went back to reading and Constance looking for her lost locket. " "And yes, she was beyond hope, beyond saving This was her end." Henry said. As the door bell ringed. "Where are they?" Ruby asked. "Who?" Constance asked. "Regina and Gold." Ruby said. "What's going on?" Henry asked. " All the magic has been drained from the mines." Ruby said.

"They stole it?" Henry asked. "They snuck in after our shift and took everything. Nobody steals from a dwarf!" Grumpy or Leroy said. "Except the Queen." Doc said. "And Rumplestiltskin." Happy added. "If they're not helping Emma and Mary Margaret, that... that means my mom lied to me." Henry said. "I'm sorry, Henry." Ruby and Constance said. " We need to find her. We need to stop them. We need to help Emma and Mary Margaret." Henry said.

Constance stayed back at the shop why everyone else had all the fun. The door bell rang again meaning someone walked in but Constance did not mind it. But she had someone tickle her sides. So she jumped grabbing the first magical object she had in her hand. When she turned to face this person they met there lips right into hers. She let go of the magic object and let it drop to the floor. "Jefferson." Constance said breathless. "Hi dollface miss me." Jefferson said.

"Very much so." Constance said. "We need to work on pet names." Constance said. "Well I will stick to cupcake ." Jefferson said. "Okay uhm pumpkin pie." Constance said. "I like it." Jefferson said.

Mary Margaret ran into the shop why Constance and Jefferson where kissing. "David." Mary Margaret said. After kissing him. "You... you did it." David said. "Did you ever doubt I would?" Mary Margaret said. "Though the burning red room did give me pause." David said after they kissed again. Jefferson and Constance where also kissing again.