Author's note at the bottom. I do not own any once upon a time characters.

The blonde couldn't help but sigh as she looked out at the road. They'd left New York a couple hours ago, after feeding Henry a very holey story, Emma, Hook, and Henry all piled into the car. Henry was very skeptical of the one-handed man. He occasionally would look up at him from the backseat and glare. Usually Emma would reprimand him for treating a stranger like this but knowing who Hook really is she can't find it in herself to correct the boy.

Emma looked back at Henry through the rear-view mirror, smiling softly to see that the brunette boy had finally fallen asleep. She'd hope he'd get at least a little sleep on this trip. After they cross that line it'll be nothing but chaos again. Everything was going to tumble back into the big jumbled mess they left it in. She let out another sigh, so much for the quiet life.

Looking over at the pirate next to her she internally grimaced. He kissed her. Emma was really glad she got her hits in first. The leather clad man let out a grunt as he shifted in the seat. Out of the corner of her eye Emma watched him glance at her, the road, then her again. Letting out another sigh Emma knew she'd have to talk to Hook sometime before Henry woke again.

"Why am I here Hook? I thought Storybrooke was supposed to be gone? How'd you even get to New York by yourself?" She asked, shooting out questions.

"Whoa love, slow down! Here I was thinking that we'd be able to enjoy this ride in this odd contraption. But alas, we can only dream. And dream I do lass." He sent her a what was supposed to be seductive look. But to Emma it just looked like a constipated stare. Glancing over she gave him a hard stare. Flinching Hook backed off before continuing.

"We woke up in the town, none of us had our memories. All I knew is from a letter in my pocket. It was a note from Bae telling me that I need to take a potion and get it to you. Along with the note there was the potion so I did what I needed to and got it to you."He finished looking over at the blonde. Emma's face was deep in thought, thinking over what she just heard.

"And what about my parents? How've they been?" She asked after a second of silence. Hook looked back out to the road before shrugging slightly.

"Well, love I wasn't there very long but from what the time I did spend the amazing couple was alright. They were fine, confused but fine. Even getting it on with the Evil Queen from what I could see." Emma's head snapped over at the mention of Regina. Before she her brain could even really react the words were out of her mouth.

"Don't call her that!" She snapped at the pirate. Who hearing her tone, put his hand up in surrender.

"Sorry, Lass. Didn't know you charming we're getting so comfy with the Ev-Regina." He corrected at her glare.

"She's the mother of my child Hook. And she's changed, I expect you to respect that and don't insult her." She said, her hard tone made him back off the eggshells he was walking on."

"I understand." He told her before looking forward again. Emma nodded, then got lost in thinking about what Hook had said. 'Her parents were fine. That's good. I mean they're even getting along with Regina. Which that alone should be a blessing from the gods. Speaking of which, I wonder how Regina is. Is she okay? Does she miss us-Henry?' She mentally corrected herself. Now is definitely not the time to go into those type of thoughts.

"I must warn you Lass, they told me not to say anything but I need to mention to you as a piece of advice. Don't freak out. Everything is going to change but you need to stay strong for your family." Emma looked over at him in confusion. What in the world did he mean? Instead further explaining the pirate just looked out the window in silence, while Emma was left to her thoughts.

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When they finally got back into town she couldn't help but take a deep breath. Is it possible for you to feel homesick but at the same time content with the home she had. Emma didn't know but she was pretty sure that's what she felt right now. After dropping Henry off at the diner with a super quiet and quick reunion with Ruby she set out to her parents apartment.

And for some reason it felt like she was thrown right back in time. Standing at that door it felt like she was standing right in front of a new foster families home. Which was crazy because these were her parents. But what if they actually lost their memories of her this time. Or what of they expected her to already have the answer and 'save' them all just like last time.

While she knew that logically these thoughts were completely unsupported especially consider that she already saw proof of people's memories at the diner and that this was Snow White and Prince Charming they probably would find some optimistic way to cheer the whole situation up. 'Alright here it goes' She thought to herself as she knocked on the door.

Almost immediately swung open to reveal David. A look of shock passed the blondes face before it turned into the biggest smile he could manage. Giving one back Emma stumbled upon being pulled into a bear hug by her father. She couldn't help but let out a chuckle at his actions. It doesn't seem like he's changed much.

"EMMA!" David exclaimed. He looked like a small child getting a new toy.

"Dad." Emma said with a soft smile. Whether she knew it or not she had missed her parents. Maybe not because she missed them exactly, but she missed having someone to call her parents. Something that the supposed better life didn't come with.

"David, what is all the yelling about! You're going to wake-" Snow called, she trailed off seeing who was at the door. For once, Snow White was completely silent as she brought her hands up to cover her mouth, tears gathering in her eyes. She took a careful step forward as if she expected to scare Emma away. Stopping in front of the door she looked at her missing daughter as if she were the blue sun after years of grey clouds.

"Emma?" Snow said in a soft voice, full of disbelief. Giving her a wide grin and a nod Emma took a step forward and hugged her mother for the first time in almost a year. The second Snow came in contact with the blonde she let out a loud laugh. Hugging Emma almost harder than David did, she spoke once again, this time nothing but joy in her voice.

"Oh my Emma, my little girl. You found us again!"

"It's nice to see you guys again too, Mom." Emma told her looking from her to Charming who had joined in on the hug. Another thing that hasn't seemed to change. They still like to hug. A lot. Before either of them could replay, a wail filled the room. Snow immediately pulled away a frown on her face.

"Oh no, we must have woken her up with all the noise. I'll be right back, Charming you make Emma some tea." The the princess walked up the stairs to the unknown source of the crying. Emma looked over at David with confusion. When did they pick up a baby? Wait, what if she has a new sibling? She looked at the floor lost in the endless possibilities of the noise.

Feeling a hand on her shoulder Emma looked up, David, who must've seen her perplexed face had a face of something between sympathetic and pride. Now Emma was even more confused. Before she got a chance to process the look David gave her, someone else barged in the apartment.

"Really, I know you guys are trusting of all and things. But there are actual threats in town. Do you really think leaving the door wide open is going to help? Might as well pull our own hearts out while we're at it, since we're making thing easier and- Emma?" The one and only Evil Queen said. Much like Snow questioning if she was really there. Come on people, do they think she's a projection of some type, or what? Sighing the blonde answered her.

"Hey Regina." She said with a little wave and her signature smirk. She couldn't help but chuckle at the other woman's reaction. 'Who knew two words could through the queen off so much?' Emma thought watching Regina's face go from shock, to confusion, and then something she didn't quite recognize unless being directed to Henry.

Regina smiled back at her before looking towards David with a raised eyebrow. Who in return, shook his head. She nodded looking pretty satisfied with the answer. Again, Emma was confused. Why does it seem like she's missing out on something big?

Hearing steps they all turn to the stairs to see Snow coming down with a baby in her hands. Regina's face lit up upon seeing them before she walked to meet Snow halfway. Snow handed the baby over to the regal women with smile. Who returned one before taking the child. As they both moved to sit on the couch Emma got a good look at the kid.

She almost let out a startled gasp, the baby looked exactly like Regina.

"What is going on?" She yelled exasperated.

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Immediately she was given glares by both brunette women. Snow Pointed to the infant in Regina's hands who was slowly falling back to sleep. Realization crossed Emma's face upon seeing that, nodding she took a seat on the couch before taking in a deep breath. Looking from Regina to the baby in her arms the blonde knew there was no doubt about it, that child had to be Regina's. The same beautiful ivory skin and hair both were just a few shades lighter. The only thing Emma couldn't see was the baby's eyes, they had been closed for the most part. It was interesting though to see the usually professional women talk in a baby voice.

For some reason Emma was completely starstruck by this baby. Looking up at Regina she noticed the women had a small smile directed towards her. It was obvious she was staring, something that would usually get her reprimanded by the women. Instead she got a smile? Okay something was seriously going one here.

"Again, what is going on?" She asked in a calmer voice then earlier. The last thing she needed was to be yelled at for waking this mystery baby up. Again. looking towards Regina for answers. It seems that like usual, She's caught up in the middle of this, whatever this was.

Very calmly the regal women looked at her. She studied Emma for a moment, drinking in the sight of her. Something Regina's never done in public. Emma also used this opportunity to study the brunette women herself. She had missed Regina. Different then how she had missed her parents. It was like missing something that was never there. Lasagna with a kick, or a great glass of apple cider in the winter. Emma never really knew what the longing had been until now. It's been Regina of course. Before she indulge in her thoughts anymore the very women she was thinking of spoke up.

"Emma, it's nice to see you. Storybrooke hasn't been the same. But may I ask where my son is before we get into this long discussion?" Her voice sounded like music to Emma's ears. They've gone far to long without hearing that voice. Once her question registered though, Emma couldn't help but wince. She really didn't want to have to explain to Regina that her son didn't remember her. No mother should have to go through that heart break.

Yo hey guys,(small wave) Been a while right. I'm finally getting my laptop fixed and figured I'd get started on the new chapter's. I'm going through them all and re-posting. But I do have to warn ya, the story itself is going to be completely different.