So this is the final chapter. Sorry it's kinda short, but I wasn't really sure how best to wrap this fic up. Hopefully this covers everything. Thank you to everyone who has favorited, followed, and commented on this story! It's been amazing and fun to write. See you for the next fic!

Everything has slowly been going back to normal but Emma still has nightmares and Regina still sits by her bed at night watching her sleep. It's been better knowing that all of Scorpion's men are either behind bars waiting trial or in the hospital recovering under 24/7 armed guard.

Alex and Maggie have gone back to Boston but call regularly and check in on Emma. After everything that happened Regina is just ready to move on. Emma started seeing Archie two times a week and Regina once a week.

Archie reminds Regina almost every session that the likelihood of something like that happening to Emma again is minuscule. Regina knows logically that he is right with the trial happening, with Daniel and Mr. Malcolm testifying, and all of the evidence there is against them there should be little repercussions aimed towards them. But it doesn't stop the fear.

It's been six months and Emma's 5th birthday came and passed. Regina and Emma had been doing well, they still saw Archie but things were better. So when Alex and a US Marshall knocked on the door Regina's first thought was run. But Alex quickly calmed Regina and explained why they were there. "Regina, it's ok. I promise. We aren't here because anything happened. We are here because..because we have someone who would like to say goodbye."

Regina lifted a brow, "Who?"

Alex licked her lips, "Daniel."

Regina crossed her arms, "What could he possibly have to say?"

Alex nodded understanding Regina's anger, "He's being put into witness protection. He's getting a new life, identity, everything. He's not going to be able to contact you or Emma or family ever again. I know you have your feelings towards him, but let him say goodbye. Properly this time."

Regina sighed and nodded, she had told Emma about Daniel a few months back and explained to her that Mal's brother was her father. Emma took the news fairly well but decided that she didn't want to call or talk to him just then. Regina accepted her answer and made sure Emma knew she could talk to him whenever she felt ready.

Alex looked at the US Marshall and nodded. The tall blonde woman nodded slightly and headed towards the car. When he was brought inside the mansion he was brought into the living room.

Daniel greeted Regina with a small wave and a smile, "Hi Regina."

Regina took him in and saw the man she used to know, down to the boyish charm and awkward fidgeting. Regina smiled and greeted him as politely as she could muster, "Hello Daniel."

The Marshall had Daniel sit on the couch across from Regina while she stood near the door. Alex had gone upstairs to get Emma. Giggles were heard coming down the stairs as Alex and Emma joined the group in the living room.

Emma followed Alex into the living room and saw her mommy and Daniel sitting across from each other on the couches and another lady standing to the side. Emma went directly to her Mommy and sat herself in her lap.

Regina kissed Emma's temple and spoke calmly to her, "Baby, Daniel is going away for a while and he would really like to talk to you. Is that ok with you?"

Emma looked at Daniel and saw his sad eyes, "Ok." Daniel breathed a sigh of relief and looked Emma in the eyes, "Emma, I am so sorry. I— I never meant to hurt you or your mom. I never wanted to you get hurt. I know I made a lot of mistakes and I know I hurt a lot of people, and I know I can't apologize to all of them, but I wanted to make sure that the one person I apologized to was you. I didn't raise you but half of me is always going to be you, and I love you. You will always be my daughter." Daniel wiped his eye on his shirt, "I will do whatever I can to protect you, you and your mom."

Regina wanted to be angry and hurt but she just felt sorrow, not for what Daniel did but for what he lost and will never gain. He lost getting to know his child and now he never will, he will never get to know Emma. And for her safety she will never get to know her dad.

When Daniel cleared his throat and looked at the Marshall he nodded and stood. The Marshall placed her hand on Daniel's shoulder and lead him towards the door. Regina kissed Emma's head once more. Regina looked to Alex not really sure how to proceed.

In a split second Emma was out off of Regina's lap and headed towards the door. Alex and Regina quickly jumped up and followed.

Emma ran outside and called to Daniel, "Daddy."

Daniel's heart clenched having heard those words for the first time ever. He stopped and turned around seeing Emma standing on the walk way. Emma walked then ran to him. He dropped down onto his knees and pulled her into a hug, his first, last, and only hug from his daughter.

Emma gave him a final squeeze and whispered, "It's ok. I forgive you."

Daniel hugged Emma one final time and locked eyes with Regina, mouthing 'Thank you'.

Emma took a step back and ran back to Regina where she stood in between her Mommy and Alex. Daniel was placed into the car and and the door was closed. Alex wasn't allowed to know where they were taking him, no one was allowed to know. So as the Marshall got into the car and drove off, Emma waved goodbye to Daniel.. forever.

After the emotional afternoon Alex decided to treat Emma to ice cream and a evening in the park.

Alex and Regina talked briefly about what had happened with Daniel but neither really wanted to talk too much about it. Instead they watched Emma play and laugh and run around the park. They watched her eat a entire ice cream sundae by herself and still want a burger. They watched her be a kid.

Regina, Mal, Kat, Ruby, Cora, Henry, Alex, and Maggie all watched Emma. They watched her grow, watched her learn, watched her love, and watched her turn into the strongest person they know.