Regina was nearing the end of her pregnancy. She was due in just two weeks, and she was more than ready to meet her daughter. Cora and David kept a close eye on her. They made her rest practically all the time. She tried to remember that they just wanted to ensure the safety of the Little One and herself. Regina, though, had an independent nature and she liked being able to do things for herself.

"What are you doing?" Cora asked her daughter when she caught her rearranging the nursery. "You should be resting."

"It's called nesting, mother." Regina chided. She refolding one of Annaleigh blankets.

"You're not a bird, Darling." Cora chuckled. Regina sent her a glare.

Cora stepped over and gently took the blanket from her daughter. She lead Regina to the oak rocking chair and forced her to sit down. Regina huffed, but her feet were tired and she had little energy to argue.

"You've folded her things and refolded them 10 times, Regina." Cora reminded the former queen. "You couldn't be more prepared for Little One's arrival."

Regina knew her mother was right, but the nerves were starting to sit in. Regina was afraid of being a mother to a girl. Sure she and Cora were doing okay now, but they had a past. Regina was worried she's scar Annaleigh. What if her daughter hated her when she found out she was the Evil Queen? Henry had, who was to say the baby wouldn't do the same?

"What if she turns out like me?" Regina asks, sounding like a small child, her lip began to tremble. "I don't want my past to hurt her."

"Oh, darling." Cora comforted, moving to embrace her daughter. "You are so strong, and you love deeper than anyone I know. If Annaleigh turns out to be like you, that wouldn't be a bad thing. You have learned and grown from your mistakes. Look at all the love you have in your life now."

Regina allowed her mother to rub her back. Part of it was the hormones. The closer it got to Annaleigh arrival, the more emotional Regina became. If she was being honest, she was just nervous and anxious. She wanted her daughter to be in her arms so she could see for herself that was alright.

"Do you think I can be a good mother for my daughter?" Regina asked quietly.

"You will be amazing." Cora smiled.

David decided to take his fiancee out for one last date night before their daughter arrived. Cora had told him about Regina's mini breakdown the day before, and he wanted to treat her. He had his own worries, but Regina's motherly abilities were not one of them. He knew the two of them would form an unbreakable bond, and he couldn't wait to see it.

They went to Tony's Italian restaurant for a nice dinner. Regina hadn't been feeling well, but she had insisted they still go out. As much as she loved having her mother and Henry around all the time, it was nice to occasionally have a night alone with David.

"I ordered ahead so we don't have to wait. Eggplant parmesan with a ceasar salad for my love, and Spaghetti and meatballs for myself." David smiled. "And I know you love red wine, but I figured sparkling juice will do until Little One arrives."

"It sounds great." Regina smiled.

They were seated at a booth in the back where they could have a nice private meal. Regina appreciated the effort David had put into the evening. She didn't want to tell him that she was feeling worse.

"Are you sure you're alright?" David asked her. She had been moving her food around the plate, but hadn't really eaten much.

"I'm fine!" Regina insisted. David didn't buy it, he knew her far too well.

"We can go home and curl up on the sofa." He offered.

She contemplated the idea. She was tired, and her back hurt. She had just felt off all day, and perhaps going home would be for the best. Her body, however, decided to make the decision for her.

"D-David I don't think we should go home." Her voice was shaky.

"Why?" He asked in concern.

"B-because my water just broke."

Ten hours, many explicit thrown at David, and a very excited Cora arrival later, Annaleigh Ruth Nolan was placed in her mother's arms. She had David's eyes, but the rest of her was all Regina. Annaleigh's perfect elvish nose, her raven colored hair, and the beautiful shaped lips all resembled her mother.

"Hello, Little One." Regina replied with tears in her eyes. She smiled down at the amazing life in her arms. "I'm your mommy."

"She's perfect." David states as he looks down at his newborn daughter.

Cora watched with pride as her daughter met her baby for the very first time. It was a truly beautiful moment to witness the three of them together. David looked like he was on cloud nine, and Regina was already a natural with her daughter.

"Come meet your granddaughter." David beckons. Cora comes closer and looks down at the newest member of her family.

"Oh, she's beautiful." Cora smiled.

Regina leaned down to plant a kiss on the baby's forehead. She was in complete awe of her daughter. All the worries she had were whisked away as soon as she laid eyes on Annaleigh. This innocent little girl had her whole life ahead of her.

"Do you want to hold her?" Regina asks David. He nodded and gently accepted the bundle into her arms.

David looked at ease holding Annaleigh. It made Regina sad that he didn't have the chance to raise Emma. It was her fault, and there was nothing she could ever do to make it up to them. Annaleigh would never replace Emma, but Regina was so glad that Annaleigh had David as a father. He would spoil her and raise her to be a wonderful little lady. There was no one else Regina wanted by her side in parenthood.

"Should we get the others?" Cora asked. "Henry is probably anxious to see you, and meet his sister."

Regina nodded. She couldn't wait to see Henry with the baby. He had been so excited to become a new brother. Cora went out to get Henry and Emma. David handed Annaleigh back to Regina.

"Is that her?" Henry asked in excitement as he came into the room. Regina patted the bed and he climbed up next to her. "Can I hold her?"

"Of course." Regina smiled. "Watch her head."

She helped Henry adjust the baby in his arms. He looked down at her like she was pure gold. For Henry, it was love at first sight with his baby sister. He knew, he was going to be her protector and her friend.

"She's so little." He stated. "Annaleigh it too big of a name for her. I'm gonna call her Annie."

Annie. Regina decided it fit the baby perfectly. She loved that Henry was so taken with his sister. She had been a little worried about the jealousy, but so far, it was all perfect.

"Emma, come meet your sister." Regina told the blonde.

As weird as it was, Emma was excited that the baby was finally here. They might not be normal sisters, but biologically, Annie was her sister. She came over and Henry reluctantly gave Emma a turn. He used the opportunity to cuddle into Regina's side.

"Wow, she's beautiful." Emma smiled down at the infant. "She looks just like you, Regina. Except the eyes of course."

David smiled at his two daughters together. He was glad that Emma had came around to the idea of him and Regina. Even though the situation wasn't easy, they were all a family. David was so happy, he could burst, and having Emma being a part of that meant the world to him.

Regina smiled as she looked around the room. She finally had the family she had always dreamed of, and nothing could take that from her. She smiles over at David. They make eye contact and she knows, he feels the same way.