The last chapter for you lovely readers

The bell on the door rang as Emma, Regina, and Henry walked through it and into Granny's. Several people looked up, noticing Regina walking with them. Ruby ran toward them and gave Regina a giant hug.

"Regina! You're back! You drove us all nuts," she exclaimed, leaning into whisper, "Now your scent is ingrained in my memory."

Emma smiled. Ruby and Regina had gotten along very well after she and Emma had hosted a girls' night at their house. It seemed a lot like Regina had taken her under her wing, like a younger sister. Snow had hated it at first, Regina and Ruby getting close. Ruby was Snow's best friend and it was all pure jealousy. Ruby had to actually sit down with Snow and tell her she was always going to her best friend.

It shocked Regina, the hug. She had been so rude to everyone those weeks after Cora's death and she figured the friends she had become with would hate her the most. When Ruby pulled away, they smiled at each other.

"Are you hungry? I know Emma and Henry are. They haven't been eating no matter how hard Granny or I push." She said it quickly as she led them to their normal table. "You can have anything you want, totally on the house." Emma noted how she looked like an excited puppy, internally chuckling thinking of the whole wolf thing. She and Henry exchanged looks, grinning from ear to ear as Ruby badgered Regina, just like a younger sister would.

Five minutes later, they all had ordered and Ruby walked off to give the order to the cook. It was awkward at first, Regina thought, sitting there with her girlfriend, if she was still her girlfriend, and her son. She didn't quite know what to say. They hadn't told Henry yet about where she had been and why. Emma had suggested going to get a bite to eat, just the three of them, to tell him. They all agreed, getting into Regina's car and heading into town.

Regina felt the warmth emanating from Emma as the blonde grabbed her hand under the table. Suddenly she felt safe and was able to get up the courage to tell Henry what had happened. She launched into her story, stopping only when Ruby brought out their food. As she spoke, she watched Emma and Henry scarf down tons of food, barely touching her own. At one point, Emma actually interrupted her, telling her to eat her food. Normally she would've given her a glare and made some witty comment about Emma not being the boss of her, but she let it go, picking up a fry and dipping it in ketchup.

When the story was finally done, they sat in silence. Henry was looking down at his empty plate, processing all the information his brunette mother had given him. Regina took that silence as a bad thing and looked off, trying to fight away tears. Henry looked up, studying his mom.

"I'm glad you were able to stop using magic. You did the right thing," he paused, not quite sure how to say what he wanted to say. "I'm not mad at you for using it. I'm not mad that you locked yourself away to stop. I'm just mad that you didn't tell us that you were doing it. This whole time mom and I thought you had abandoned us but you were right here in town. I just wish you would've told us. It scared me, you leaving and then the effect it had on mom. She scared me…" he looked down again, regretting saying the last.

The last part was a shock to Emma but she quickly dismissed it, knowing how awful she had taken the ordeal.

"I'm sorry I scared you kid. I should've been strong for you," Emma said as she reached her other hand for Henry's.

"It's okay. Really." He smiled at Emma, squeezing her hand.

"And I'm sorry I scared you both." Regina sighed and let a tear fall. She grabbed Henry's hand just like Emma had and pulled her hand that was holding Emma's on top of the table, their hands creating a circle.

Henry smiled and felt as if everything was forgiven. They were back together again.

14 days later

The walkie talkie went off and Henry quickly grabbed it before anyone else heard it.

"Incoming, this is Sargent Grumpy calling for Captain Mills?"

"This is Captain Mills."

"Operation Swan is underway. All positions filled sir."

"Roger that." Henry grinned, excited for what was about to happen. He grabbed the blanket and left the room. Running down the stairs, he ran into his grandfather.

"Easy Henry, you're going to fall and crack your head open." Henry nodded but kept walking toward the backyard. People were everywhere, standing, sitting on lawn chairs or on the ground. The excitement seemed to be visible in the air. Everyone was waiting for the best fireworks show ever. He heard Regina laugh and turned toward the noise. He saw his two mothers holding each other, laughing at something Granny had told them. He caught Emma's eye and nodded, their large grins mirroring each other.

Not long after they had all be reunited, Emma decided to throw a giant Fourth of July party, allowing Regina to plan it to a T. Mostly.

It had turned out wonderful. The food was great and everyone was happy. Emma and Regina had played a volleyball game against Henry and James, Snow laughing and taking pictures. Eventually Ruby joined in with James and Henry. Having such athleticism, she helped their team score the final point, leaving everyone laughing and even paying off bets. It seemed like the past two months hadn't happened at all.

After Granny walked off to find Ruby, Emma grabbed Regina's hand and led her to the spot Henry was sitting. He sat cross legged on a blanket, the blanket from a year ago, with a bowl of strawberry's in his lap and waited for the show to start. Just as the first firework went off, Emma and Regina sat down next to Henry. Recreating the memory Emma smiled grabbing a strawberry. She took a bite, savoring the sweet taste and then she offered the rest to Regina, smiling as she watched the brunette chew.

Each firework was beautiful, and just like the year before, Regina ooh'ed and ahh'ed but she wasn't alone. Both Emma and Henry were just as enthralled. Emma tightened her hold on Regina's hand, squeezing three times. It was their code for "I love you". Regina returned the code and grinned up at the sky.

This is perfect Regina thought, watching the beautiful greens, blues, reds, and yellows above her. She was too distracted to notice Emma and Henry grinning at each other, knowing the best part was about to come.

Nearing the end of the show, a firework in the shape of a heart popped into the air, exploding and creating little hearts.

"Well that's cute," Regina said, looking at Emma. Emma's eyes went wide, knowing if Regina didn't pay attention, she would miss it.

"Mom, watch the end!" Henry shouted. And just as Regina looked up, she saw the best firework explode in the air.

WILL YOU MARRY ME REGINA? Flashed across the sky.

It took her a moment to process but when she turned her face to look at Emma, she saw the blonde facing her, holding a beautiful diamond ring. The grin on Emma's face made Regina's heart explode. Was Emma Swan asking her to marry her? She looked at Henry, whose grin matched the blondes. He nodded and Regina turned back to Emma, a tear in her eye.

She swallowed and wiped away the tear, giggling.

"Yes."

Applause was heard all around them. Catcalls came after Emma put the ring on Regina's finger and kissed her passionately. When they came up for breath, their foreheads were pressed together and they were both smiling like sunshine.

"Oh my goodness! Our daughter is getting married!" Emma was positive this was coming from her mother who had started sobbing and exclaiming, "That was so cute!" or "This is so exciting!" or "I have a wedding to plan!" Regina and Emma giggled, Henry laughing hysterically next to them.

"I love you Emma Swan," Regina whispered into Emma's ear.

"I love you too Regina Mills." She wrapped her arms around the beautiful brunette in front of her. Henry soon joined in, trying to wrap his arms around the two of them.

It was more perfect than I had imagined, Emma thought. She stood and pulled Regina with her, being swarmed by tons of people wanting to congratulate the two. Snow rushed toward Emma and wrapped her tightly in her arms, sobbing. In between sobs she said to Emma,

"Emma, I am so happy for you." Snow squeezed her tighter. They felt another pair of arm wrapping around them. James was there, his arms around them, standing in silent love.

"I love you guys," Emma said, smiling at her parents.

For the next hour, the two mingled with the people, laughing, talking, hugging. They were separated but they had never felt so close than in that moment. Occasionally they would meet eyes in the crowd, smiling at each other. Each time, one would mouth the words "I love you" while the other would grin like a fool.

Henry sat on a swing, next to his grandmother, watching the ways his mothers ogled each other. He had mixed feelings. On one hand he was still a young boy who thought his mothers being so lovey dovey was gross. But on the other hand, he was just happy to see they were so happily in love. He smiled as Snow wrapped her arm around him.

"I am so happy for you guys," she said, placing a kiss on his head. He smiled up at the woman next to him, thinking to himself,

We are finally going to be a family. A real family.

Thank you all so much for reading this and giving me your reviews! It helped put ideas into my head. I really hope you enjoyed the story and I'm telling you to keep your eyes peeled because sometime soon, the little memories in this story are going to become stories of their own. Again, thank you soooo much! Much love dolls :)