The Weight of Realization

Grief is a heavy thing to carry alone, but Regina is used to it. She is now used to standing tall and swallowing the hurt. After all, trying to avenge her first love's death didn't bring her happiness, so it's unlikely to be different this time. Instead, she shoves the hurt down deep inside. Fortunately, there's a certain persistent prince who doesn't expect her to carry it all herself. Over the years, David Nolan somehow became her best friend.
Regina and David find a new sense of normalcy, fight their inner demons, try to lead their crazy town, and raise three unruly boys, unwittingly doing it all together. When another crisis strikes, it's inevitable in Storybrooke, Regina, David, and their combined family work to save the realms, and in the process, find just how much they mean to each other.