I'm trying to get better about leaving reviews, so from time to time I'm going back and reviewing old favorites that stand out in my mind. I've read this fic several times, which is unusual for me, as I'm not generally big on oneshots, but this one really stands out. It's a lovely character piece, and a very well-written slice of Regina and especially Emma. There's definitely a reason I've come back to this one so many times, and why it still stands out so much in my mind. Thank you for sharing this with us.

beautiful way to start their friendship :)
i love these two.. and any story that talks about their vulnerability.

nice

Great story. Thanks for writing :-)

Man I lovr it!

So, so lovely! In a rip your heart out kind of way. Wonderful character exploration. Thank you!

I like Regina's way of apologizing!

That...was...GREAT!

Truly wow :) I liked that reason behind her going to prison and the jackets. Her going to jail because she broke into a place for warmth to keep unborn Henry and herself alive. Great twist.

Nice!

oh my. The images in my mind... Omg poor Emma. Wow. It *would* take a fight with Regina to get Emma to spit out memories like that. Goodness. *shivers* Woah. Absolutely LOVED the ending!

Oh, Emma. Stories that talk about Emma's past are so good to read but they're also so heartbreaking.

Oh my God. You're killing me here. This one hit me square in the heart. Thank you!

Note to self - do not read while listening to Ron Pope's - A drop in the ocean - because it will induce tears. lots of tears.

whoops.

That aside, it's amazing and high five to a job well done!

Nova

Oh lawd... I don't normally go for fluffy swan queen, but this? This is a thing of beauty. Emma had me tearing up a bit, I swear. Bless you, you glorious writer, you :) well done.

Aww! That's so cute! I can practically hear Regina saying those words too.