A/N: In this story Emma's not The Dark One, like all but the last scene in the finale happened, the darkness is unleashed but the fairies managed to contain it. I hope you enjoy! Leave a review or something, any kind of feedback is appreciated.

Happiness. At last, Regina Mills found out the true meaning of it, felt it with every fiber of her being and realized just how Snow managed to stay optimistic through so much, being happy for at least just a moment makes you learn to appreciate it, to want to be in that state forever… It leaves you wanting more.

Regina didn't think she could ever have more, she had everything her heart desired, a beautiful man by her side – her soulmate no less, two children who she loved unconditionally, friends – the most unlikely ones out of all the people, a daughter of Snow White and Charming, Snow White, Charming, Red Riding Hood, The beauty and so many more all friends with The Evil Queen, some days Regina would just laugh at the whole state of their messed up situations. Her adoptive son is also her step great grandson, her son's grandmother is her step daughter… it's all so ridiculous at times. But she got used to it and no one really payed much attention to it anyway, Henry is Regina(and Emma)'s son and that's all that mattered.

Anyway… Regina didn't think she could ever get happier but still felt like something was missing. She was happy, yes, but she still longed for something more… and for the love of God, she couldn't figure out what it was! She tried with animals, estates, everything she could think of, but she just knew that that wasn't it… It wasn't until one day Snow called her begging her to watch Neal, and of course, Regina said yes and went to them.

She knocked once and then simply walked in, not needing someone to open the door – if Emma can barge into her house without even knocking once then she could do this. She found Snow dressed in a beautiful, black dress with a sweetheart neckline that was floor length, she held the baby in her arms and the moment Snow saw her she went to her.

"I wouldn't ask this of you if I didn't need it. I didn't want to bother Belle because I think we've bothered her quite a lot lately and she's done so much for us already and Ruby was supposed to watch him but Granny pulled her into a shift so she's working and you just seemed like the best option and-" Snow started explaining all in one breath, before Regina cut her off.

"It's fine, Snow. Some quality times with my grandson will do me well. We'll be fine. Go do what you have to." Regina said softly, taking Neal from Snow and cradling him in her arms.

"Sorry for the short term notice but David-" Snow started again but Regina interrupted her again.

"ah, ah, I do not need to know about that. It's your anniversary." Snow smiled and nodded, she went deeper into the apartment and came back with a little purse in her hand.

"The emergency numbers are on the fridge and Emma should be home in several hours so she'll take over."

"Snow, I know your phone numbers and of everyone in this town. I've watched a baby before. Go, have fun."

"Okay, I'm going now." Snow said and gave Neal a kiss "Be good." She said. "I owe you one." She then said to Regina and Regina chuckled. Snow left the apartment, leaving the pair of them alone.

"How about we call Robin to tell them where we are? Huh?" Regina asked Neal, grinning at him. She took out her phone and dialed an all too familiar number, it took two rings before he answered.

"Hey." He greeted simply.

"Hi." Regina answered, still smiling down at Neal. "So, listen, I'm babysitting Neal in the Charming's apartment because it's Snow and David's anniversary. Emma should be here in the several hours but that's a bit late, do you have the boys?" Regina asked, moving around the flat until she found Neal's play area and put him down for a moment, not taking her eyes off of him.

"Yeah, we'll be fine. Hey, boys! Regina won't be back till later in the night." Robin said and Regina could hear Roland going "no bedtime story?" and then Henry's "No, but we get to have pizza!" and then the two boys cheered and Regina laughed.

"Sounds like they won't miss me much." She said, still laughing. "I'm have to go, this little guy is starting to get fussy. Bye, see you whenever I see you." Regina said and could hear Robin laughing softly.

"Bye, Regina. We'll miss you." He answered before hanging up. Regina put her phone on the coffee table and then picked Neal up again.

"What's the matter, lovely?" She asked softly, rubbing soothing circles on the baby's back. He calmed down a little, but was still a little fussy. "You're okay, aren't you?" Regina smiled widely at the babe.

Regina spent the time playing with him and then when she checked the clock saw it was time for him to go to bed, she fed him, bathed him and then lied him down in his crib, he looked up to her though his lashes and was starting to fuss. Regina dropped her hand in the crib and put it on his tummy, she started rubbing circles and then started telling him a story and no more than five minutes, he was out cold. Regina kissed his forehead then took the baby alarm and left the room quietly. She cleaned up all the toys and the mess they made before going to the kitchen and fixing herself a cup of tea. She then moved to the couch and played some film on the television she wasn't really paying attention to.

She replayed the day in her head and realized what it was that was missing her, that she wanted so much but didn't seem possible for her. Because of the curse she put upon herself… she wanted a baby.

Few hours later, she heard the door open and saw Emma enter the apartment. The blonde removed her jacket and hung it up on the coat hanger, she then removed her shoes and walked to Regina.

"Hard day?" Regina asked with sympathy in her voice.

"Yeah… Harder than usual." Emma said, running her hand through her blonde curls. "How was Neal? Was he too much trouble?"

"No, he's been perfect. A bit of fussing, but nothing I couldn't handle. He was up most of the day, well, the part I've been with him, so I don't expect him waking up in the middle of the day. He's been fed, bathed. Everything is taken care of." Regina said and got up, she picked up her cup and walked to the kitchen and put it in the sink.

"I'm going to go now. Goodnight, Emma." Regina said and put on her coat and her shoes, she heard a "goodnight" from Emma and then left the apartment, 'poof'ing herself to the porch of her mansion. She entered the house, leaving her coat and shoes in the hallway before going upstairs and checking up on the boys, both of them were sleeping soundly and she went and gave them both a kiss, Henry stirred at the contact but she just whispered "Shhh, it's okay, it's just mom." That seemed to work because Henry continued sleeping soundly. She walked into Robin and hers bedroom, finding Robin already under the covers. She went to the bathroom, showered and changed her clothes and when she re-entered the bedroom Robin was awake.

"Hey, there." Robin said and waited for her to come to bed, she did and he put his arms around her waist and brought her closer to him.

"Hi." Regina whispered. She knew Robin was going to ask her about her day so she turned around and made it so she was resting her head on his chest. "Let's just sleep now. We can talk tomorrow." Robin nodded and kissed the top of her head.

That night, Regina dreamed of a beautiful little girl with brown, curly hair and blue eyes.