Quick heads up before you start reading. One, I cannot guarantee any of you will like Snow and Charming in this story.

Two, it's totally SwanQueen but there will be moments of angst but also very family orientated so yes, Henry is in it!

Three, for the plans I have, let's just say Regina was already turning good before the curse broke and was trying to make amends and lastly, also for the purpose of this story, I am bringing the fact of knowing Henry's parentage forward and you will see why but there is no Neal.

Enjoy! (or don't...you might just you know, wanna slap Snow?) ;)

Chapter 1

Hearing a constant banging against cold metal echoing through the bottom floor of the hospital, the Charmings follow a nurse down an empty corridor until they reach the door in which the noise is coming from as the woman gives a brief explanation.

"I'm afraid she just hasn't stopped since she woke up.."

With a nod, Snow steps forward and waits patiently as the woman slides the hatch open for her to peer inside. Looking through the gap, the short haired woman appears sad upon seeing her daughter pace furiously within the room.

"Emma?..."

Pausing, the blonde looks up wide eyed then glares. "You can't keep me in here forever! Open the damn door! Now!" Rushing back over, Emma pulls at the handle then slams her hands against the door angrily.

"I'm sorry Emma but it's for you're own good..we have no choice until we can find a solution, you cannot be allowed out" Snow explains while sharing a worried look with her husband.

Breathing heavily, the blonde then questions. "Where's Henry?.."

"With Granny, we didn't think it was wise for him to come here and see you like this.." David responds to his daughters question with concern.

"I'm only like this because you put me in here! What is wrong with you people?!"

"Emma, honey ca-"

"Don't you dare. You think just because some curse is broken that you're automatically my parents? No we may be related but that's as far as its gonna go, especially now.." Taking a deep breath, the Sheriff then glances seriously through the open gap before asking quietly. "..where is she?"

Biting her lip, Snow looks to her husband who steps towards the hatch to answer. "She's..she's locked away..and her magic has been stripped"

Eyes widening, Emma gets teary realising what they have done. "..she's..she's defenceless..what are you going to do to her?"

Feeling slightly guilty by the sad look upon their daughters face, the short haired woman swallows hard. "We don't know yet..right now we are more focused on helping you and ridding you of this..spell she has you under"

"There is no spell Snow. I am not crazy, I know how I feel and yes I understand now that her actions haven't exactly been innocent but as far as I'm aware, she has changed for the better..yes the curse wasn't the right way to go about it but since then she has given our son a good life and has been trying to redeem herself for what she has done. I'm not saying you have to forgive her because that's not my call, but I am a grown woman and I just want...we just want to be together as a family..she is not forcing me to do anything. If you just let me out, let us both out, we can just get on with our lives and move past this whole thing..maybe even find a way back to the forest" the blonde explains desperately.

Staring at her for some time, Snow closes her eyes briefly then turns away from their daughter, gesturing to David for them to leave without so much of an answer. Watching them walk away before the hatch is shut tightly on her so she is once again alone, the Sheriff slides down the door, bringing her knees to her chest and wiping a stray tear from her cheek while burying her head down into her lap.

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Staring blankly ahead inside her small cell, the now, former, Mayor sighs deeply as she is sat upon a cot. Glancing down to her wrist, the brunette covers the leather band within her other hand and wishes silently that there was some possible way to rip it off. Letting out a small sniffle as she lets her guard down, Regina then frowns while looking across to her cell door as she could hear a numerous amount of doors being pulled open and then slammed shut. Taking another breath, the brunette grips her wrist tightly in the hope of some form of protection against whatever may happen next or who ever may be heading down the corridor. Closing her eyes to prepare herself as the hatch is swiftly opened, the ruined Queen's eyes widen in shock upon hearing a small yet familiar voice.

"Mom?.."

Lifting herself up quickly, the brunette rushes over towards the door and looks through the gap a little teary. "Henry?!..listen to me, I am so sorry for everything that's happened, I never meant for this to happen..please tell me you're okay..I've been so worried..they put me in here and then I heard them say they were going for Emma and I didn't have no idea as to what was happening to you. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you. Either of you.."

Seeing the boy's hand slip through the hatch, Regina gives a small smile while grabbing onto him and holding his hand tightly between both her own.

"Mom I knew who you were before the whole curse broke..and who you had become..after all it was you and Emma who broke it..and I am fine..I'm staying with Granny as I refused to go anywhere with Snow and David and well..you heard right..they got Emma hold up too..somewhere in this place. I just wish I knew what was happening but I have a plan.."

Chuckling lightly, the former Mayor shakes her head in disbelief while deep down, feeling a sense of pride. "You and your Operations.."

Smiling, Henry squeezes her hand. "I won't give up mom, I promise"

Nodding, the isolated woman then sobers up before requesting something from her son. "Henry? If you find her..please pass on a message for me. Tell her..tell her that I'm not giving up on us..not without a fight..we was just beginning to be happy..and I am not letting that chance go again"

"I will...I need to go now..kinda slipped in while the nurses are swapping over on the shifts. I'll be back soon I promise" letting go of his mother's hand while glancing up and down the corridor warily, the boy offers a smile then closes the hatch before turning to leave.

Staring at the large steel door, Regina deflates again as she is left lonely. Hearing a quick shuffle of feet, the brunette lifts her head up to the closed hatch to hear a muffled voice on the other side.

"I love you mom"

Placing a hand against the bolted door, the brunette smiles to herself at hearing Henry's declaration and responds before hearing the boy's footsteps hurry away quickly and one last slam of a door.

"I love you too my Prince.."

A/N: apologies for the shortness, I was going to write on but decided I will just place the next part in the next chapter as I thought this was the best place to end the beginning chapter. Let me know your feedback and if I should continue! Got lots of ideas! :)