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[ After she texts Neil directions to the boardwalk, Regina's hit with a brainstorm involving Charlie, Arya, housing, and gratuitously seeing Neil this evening. Henry'd probably call it Operation: Fire Drake, or something similar, which makes her smile. If it weren't going to be delicate with the kids, Regina'd call Swan and invite her on the principle that Henry would want her to, but kids first and she doesn't need Henry's desires to guide that.

First things first though, so she sits down at the dressing table to refresh her makeup and dials a by-now very familiar number. ]

Hello, Arya. It's Regina.

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[ Arya is easier than Charlie, because Arya will trust Regina. And she lived in a world where illnesses killed, so she'll know that Regina's worried without her having to say so. Even so, she keeps it to text, because she doesn't trust her voice. ]

Neil has a fever. I'm taking care of him at an inn. We'll be home when he's well, and I'll let you know how he's doing when I can.

Emma and Evie will be at the house. Please don't run, love. I promise, I'm coming home.

[The face on the network is a little haggard, but very much alive—nothing a few more hours of sleep can’t fix. He offers a tired smile and a wave as he speaks.]

Hey, shortcake. I know Regina sent word I was sick, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better. We’ll be home in a little bit, but Regina’s exhausted from looking after me. I’m tryin’ to get everyone to help me make sure she rests—you know how she can be, tryin’ to take care of everyone no matter how she feels.

Think you could lend a hand with that?

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