First time writing anything in years. I have no beta readers so all mistakes are my own. Its a pretty slow story, but I needed to get out some musings. I would like to improve, so feedback is welcome.

Summary: Alternative take on the events of Season 4, SwanQueen style. Emma & Regina finally see what was right in front of them all along.

Timeline: Story is set in Season 4 in New York. Starting from the moment Regina & Robin are sitting down to discuss Zelena and the unborn sprog.

What Happens Now?

"So what happens now?"

The question hung in the air between them as Regina stared down at the amber liquid in her glass. What more was there to really say? She felt empty. Regina had come here expecting to rescue Robin from the evil clutches of her sister, but it seemed the honourable thief was reluctant to play his part in that particular fantasy.

In fact, she pondered as she swirled the whiskey around her glass, however she looked at it, Robin had moved on completely. He had chosen his wife over her and had apparently taken no time at all to get over Regina. It made her slightly sick to think that while she had been pining back in Storybrooke and worrying about him; Robin had been just fine, already creating a new life with 'Marian' - literally. And even now, when the truth had been exposed, he still refused to leave the mother of his child. Honourable as it was, it left Regina with a bitter taste in her mouth. Once again love had kicked her in the teeth. It seemed that even when Fate itself had assigned her a soul mate, it still somehow refused to work out for her.

Regina knocked back the last of her drink and forced herself to meet Robin's eyes. "What happens now," she said evenly, "Is that we say our goodbyes and part ways. Permanently".

Robin eyes widened in dismay, "Regina. You can't be -"

Regina cut him off "-Its over, Robin," she said decisively. If this was how things were going to be, then she was determined to at least leave with a shread of her dignity.

She stood and he followed suit, still staring at her as if he wanted to say more, perhaps beg her to stay. But the words never made it from his mouth, he just stood there uselessly and Regina knew with a heavy heart that she was making the right choice. He would never fight for her. Would never choose her first.

"I'll work on the memory potion for your son as soon as I get back to Storybrooke".

"Thank you," Robin said weakly.

Regina hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should hug him goodbye. It occurred to her that she had never actually broken up with someone before. What the hell were the rules for this kind of thing?

"Regina!"

The voice carried over the low hum of the crowded room and Regina turned in what almost felt like relief to see Lily marching towards them.

"Has Emma been down here?" She asked as she reached the awkward couple. If she knew she was interrupting something, she made no apology for it.

Regina frowned, instantly concerned, "No, why? Did something happen?" Her voice rose up a little in what sounded even to her ears as mild panic.

Lily shrugged, "I don't know. She said she was going out for some fresh air and then she just never came back. Its been hours. And I'm done hanging out with that psycho-bitch alone."

Regina's concern grew. The saviour hadn't exactly been the most stable since they had left Storybrooke. She brought out her phone and flipped it open. One missed call. Dammit.

"Alright" she looked up from her phone and took a breath to calm herself, "Lily, go and get everything packed up."

She hurriedly put on her jacket and began walking towards the exit with purpose. "I'll go find Emma and we'll meet at the car. Its time to get the hell out of here." Lily nodded and jogged on past her towards the exit. She didn't need telling twice.

Regina paused just before she reached the door and took one last look at Robin who had followed behind her. "Take care of yourself...and your family." She gave him a curt nod and left.