Chapter 4

Entering the loft, Snow looks hopeful upon hearing movement upstairs knowing full well she had just left David and Henry at the diner. Rushing up the stairs, the short haired woman pauses at seeing her daughter furiously throwing items of clothing into a bag.

"Emma?..what are you doing?"

Continuing her packing, the blonde responds without looking up. "I can't stay there..at the mansion..its..too weird and I can't stay here because you all keep on with your worried eyes and attempts to get me to talk, so I'm getting out of here"

Shocked, Snow tries to find the right words to say. "But..what about Henry?"

Stopping Emma sighs, finally looking at her mother. "I love the kid but I'm not good for him right now..he needs to stay here with you"

Approaching the bed slowly, the short haired woman looks cautious. "Emma, we can fix this, don't give up..I know you're hurting because of Regina but don't let Henry lose you both.."

Taking a deep breath, the blonde shakes her head. "That's just it, I'm not. I was and now I'm not...hurting..I don't feel anything"

Frowning, Snow looks confused. "What do you mean, did you do something to yourself to forget?"

"No, I didn't take anything like what you did when you wanted to forget David. But..I..I'm broken okay? And..I am not just talking metaphorically..I saw Cora and..look I just need time" finding it hard to explain, Emma grabs her bag and heads out leaving a very stunned mother behind.

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Knocking on the door, Emma shuffles on her feet as she waits for the older brunette to answer. Pulling the door open, Cora immediately steps aside to allow the blonde access with a small welcoming smile. Setting her bag down at her feet once inside, the Sheriff shoves her hands in her pockets. "I'm sorry about this but..I..they are driving me crazy and I don't even know what to do with myself right now.."

Rubbing her arm in comfort, the older brunette shakes her head. "No need to apologize dear..I am glad I can help you"

Nodding slowly, Emma looks down to her feet. "Have..have you heard from her?"

Looking sad, Cora sighs. "No..."

"You probably won't now I'm here.."

"I don't think I will dear either way..she still hasn't fully forgiven me and I don't blame her.."

"I want to blame her..but I can't..I want to hate her but..I don't feel anything. Sometimes I get this strong pain in my chest but then it goes and then theres nothing and..everythings..numb" the blonde explains while looking towards the woman.

Nodding, Cora gestures for them to go to the kitchen. "Like I said..give it time..if you dwell on what you don't have, it will get worse but if you focus on the positive..you will heal.."

Quietly as she follows the older woman, Emma speaks. "What..if I don't want to heal? What if I prefer it this way..why would I want to heal to just be hurt again.."

"You can be happy again Emma. You should never give up on being happy..if you want it badly enough it will happen..don't let fear and past experiences control that"

Leaning against the counter as Cora makes them both a drink, the blonde frowns. "But..I don't want to be happy..not without her.."

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Hurrying back into the diner, Snow heads over to the booth in which her husband and grandson are sat in, unaware that Blue is following the woman with a stare as she is sat in the booth in front. "David..there is something wrong with Emma.." Giving an apologetic look towards Henry whose eyes widen upon hearing of his mother, the short haired woman continues. "She's packed her stuff, moved out entirely both the mansion and the loft..said she needed time and that she doesn't feel anything anymore..that she was broken..I don't understand but she mentioned Cora and I-"

Grabbing his wife's hands to calm her and prevent her from getting ahead of herself, David looks at her. "Okay, we will go and visit Cora if that is what you want but-"

"No.."

The worried pair glance across to their grandson with a frown at his outburst. Snow sits beside the boy in concern. "Henry..."

"No. No going to Cora..don't do anything..this is Emma were talking about..my mom..we should be lucky she is not leaving town because she normally runs in these situations. Do as she says and give her time. Right now both my moms need their space, just leave them be before things get worse and can never be fixed.."

Raising an eyebrow, Blue stands subtly and moves towards the exit giving a brief smile to Ruby as she goes. Snow looks to David who eventually nods. "Okay Henry..we will do as you say but if this drags out, we will need to intervene"

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'"What the hell happened to you?" Looking towards her dirt covered girlfriend, Regina looks less than pleased as the woman enters their bedroom.

"Dog chasing..well wrestling..why?" Noticing the brunette's face, Emma smiles teasingly. "Have I got a bit of dirt on me?..you know I haven't been welcomed home yet.." Approaching the woman, the blonde chuckles.

Backing away with her hands up in front of her Regina shakes her head wide eyed. "Emma..no..I just had a bath..no..Emma!" Feeling the blonde's arms circle around her, the brunette squeals then huffs unimpressed at getting wet mud over herself. "..Emma..."

Hearing her whine, the blonde then smirks. "What? I just wanted a kiss.." Pecking the Mayor's lips with a smile, Emma takes her hand. "Plus it gives me an escuse to drag you into the shower" winking, the Sheriff pulls on her hand.

Laughing, Regina follows her back to the bathroom and kisses the woman's shoulder before dropping her robe to the floor.'

"Regina?"

Hearing the heavy door open and slam, the brunette sighs, shaking the memory away as she curls her feet underneath herself and rests her head down against the arm of the chair. Pulling at her enlarged sleeves of her black jumper to wrap her arms around herself; she glances up at footsteps approaching. The sad woman then looks up to Blue standing before her with a look of concern.

"Regina, its time. Its time you came out of hiding"

Looking away, Regina remains quiet and rests her head down again before staring off out the window.

A/N: shes been hiding at the nunnery! :o hope you enjoy reading this as have not had any comments lately..