2 | 𝑀𝑂𝐼𝑅𝐴 • 𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑛

4

• Cannery and Co •
Word Count ~ 1337

"Regina's missing," Emma told me, sliding into the seat opposite her.

"Wait what?"

Today was my day off, and I was hoping to just relax, clearly that isn't the case.

"And so are the beans," Emma said.

"I think it's Tamara," she finally admitted.

I placed my hot chocolate down and leaned forward.

"What would she want magic beans for?"

"I don't know," the blonde said.

"But it has to be her," she added, I looked at her for a moment.

"You sure?"

"99% positive."

"Okay, I trust you Emma. So what do you want me to do?" I asked.

"Can you watch Henry while we take care of everything?"

My eyes instantly brightened up and Emma definitely noticed because she chuckled.

"I know that you two haven't been able to spend much time together, so I though you could look after him while I go find out what's up with Tamara."

"Yes of course, Id love to."

"Great. He's waiting outside."

***

Hanging out with Henry was usually fun but he seemed a little.... down in the dumps.

We'd gone to the park which he'd usually be really exited about but he just kept sulking around.

Realisation suddenly dawned on me, for why the boy was so sad.

I sat next to Henry who was sitting down on the park bench.

"It's Regina, isn't it?" I asked, my voice cutting through the silence.

Henry looked over at me.

"That's why you're so down. You're worried."

"What if they don't find her?" Henry finally said.

"What if she's in trouble? What if she's hurt? What if they don't find her in time?" Henry continued to ramble.

"Hey, hey, hey," I whispered softly, putting an arm around his shoulders and pulling him closer for a sideways hug.

"Kid, it's Emma," I reassured, knowing how much Henry idolised his biological mother.

"She'll find Regina. She's going to be okay."