If we think about it, it’s so obvious and normal for Regina to fall for Emma. Like this poor girl has been manipulated and abused by everyone in her life, especially her mother and Rumple and the only glimpse of love she had was with Daniel as a teenager. A guy who wanted her to be happy and ready to run away with her so she can be free. And now there’s this blonde woman who she thought was going to kill her but instead, keep protecting her, fighting for her and with her, make her magic stronger. Someone’s who’s not afraid of her and actually make an effort to understand her and trust her and is the mother of her son… like obviously Regina would fall for her ! It’s the first time someone actually care about her and is there for her just as Regina and not want anything else from her. Not making her fall in love with Emma feel so inaccurate somehow.